On April 17th, we held a breakfast meeting at the Tropicana Diner. It was an Orientation Meeting for new and prospective members.
We also heard from Regan Edwards, Director of Behavioral Services at Community Access Unlimited. Regan spoke to us about Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month.
On February 24th we held our annual Pancake Breakfast. Thank you to everyone who came and volunteered! A big thank you to Dr. Wansau at School 21 and to the BOE and Dr. Wansau at school 21.
November and December News! (2023)
On November 8th, we had a program to Our program yesterday was dedicated to the Veterans. We thank them for their service.
On November 14th, Rotary/Habitat for Humanity worked on a renovation project at the Salvation Army temple in Elizabeth.The first group of volunteers were High School students from the Thomas A. Edison Academy Construction/ Engineering class, along with their teachers and Habitat project managers. These amazing volunteers started renovating the pantry and supply room. The pantry room is being renovated to provide food and household goods to the local residents.
On September 27th, President Kelly welcomed 5 new members! July Sanchez, Director of Residential Services YWCA Union Conty, Miguel Carvalho, Branch Manager Northfield Savings (Elizabeth), Bruce Elfein, Supervisor of Social Studies Elizabeth Public Schools, Sandra Benedict, Director of Development Community Access Unlimited and Linwood Bagby, Restore Ministries. Welcome to our new members!
July and August News! (2023)
On July 12th, Present Kelly welcomed Elizabeth High School Chess Club Advisor Armando Planos and up and coming chess champion senior Leny Duran. The EHS Chess Club is rapidly expanding and their success in tournaments is on the rise.
On July 19th, the Rotary celebrated National Hot Dog Day with our Elizabeth Avenue Partnership.
On July 27th, Rotary had their Baseball Fundraising Outing at the Somerset Patriots.