Little Free Library in Gazebo Park in Honor of Grover Foster
 
Grover Foster is a legend in the Suffern Rotary Club.  I did not know Grover, but I know of his reputation as a generous, humorous, spiritual & dedicated humanitarian which is  spoken by anyone who served as a Rotarian with him. Grover was a very educated man, a scientist that worked in toxicology. He was a musician & well-versed in the bible.  Grover mentored many in the Rotary Club. His passing in May of 2019 has left many fond memories of his many years as a member of the Rotary Club of Suffern. 
    The senior members of the club unanimously agreed that the new bulletin should be named in Grover's name: The Grover Gazette. Grover was a dedicated Rotarian and wrote a weekly newsletter on Clubrunner which club members enjoyed reading. He kept the club informed, connected, motivated, & focused. His wit & humor also spread joy to reading the newsletter.  The club found it very fitting to dedicate the Little Free Library in his honor. Rotarian Ira Rappaport constructed the Little Free Library in 2021 and it was installed with the help of numerous handy Rotarians last October. 
    The finishing touch to the Little Free Library is securing the bronze engraved plaque which was saved for the dedication ceremony. The dedication took place on Saturday October 8th, 2022 in the Gazebo Park in the heart of the Village of Suffern.  The dedication was led by the club president, Amany Dgheim with memorial comments by longtime member of Suffern Rotary and District Governor of District 7210, Larry Palant. Fellow Rotarian Bob Nachbaur was friends with Grover and has stayed in contact with his family.  Mayor Michael Curley also attended the dedication to honor Grover Foster. 
     The family of Grover Foster gathered with members of Rotary to turn the screws to secure the plaque to the Little Free Library. Those that pass by the Little Free Library are encouraged to take a book or place a used book in the library.  The purpose of a Little Free Library is to promote sharing, repurposing, and neighborliness--all of which are positive qualities for kids to see and action and adopt. They help broaden horizons.  Little Free Libraries have the potential to create and strengthen community connections...Here's to your Rotarian spirit & Memory Grover Foster!