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You’re invitedto one of the most meaningful evenings of the year — the 2026 Gift of Life Celebration,
taking place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:30 PM at The Seasons, Township of Washington, New Jersey.With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate love— by helping save the lives of children in need. Share an evening with your loved ones and friends while supporting a cause that truly matters.
The attached flyer includes full event details.Helpful Links:• Ad Journal: https://givebutter.com/AdJournal • Dinner Reservations: https://givebutter.com/ CelebrationDinner We truly hope you will join us for this evening of celebrationWarm regards,Gift of Life | Rotary District 7490Service Above Self
Welcome to Rotary!
PDG Joe Laureni proudly inducted our newest members,
Carmen Medina (Manager at Valley Bank) and
Arlene Gaccione (Owner of My Love Pets & Grooming)!
We are excited to welcome them to the Mid-Bergen Rotary Club family and look forward to serving our communities together — making an even greater impact through fellowship, service, and shared passion for helping others. 
Rotary Year: 2025–2026 inducted by PDG John Cosgrove
Jenny is honored to serve as the incoming President of the Rotary Club of Mid Bergen for the 2025–2026 Rotary year. A dedicated Rotarian since 2020, Jenny has served in various leadership roles within the club, including being the club's Secretary since 2022.
We are delighted to welcome Carlo d’Amore to the Mid-Bergen Rotary Club as he transfers from Madrid Norte, Spain! Carlo brings a wealth of experience and leadership as the Founder & CEO of Enabling Consulting Group and as the International Vice Commodore of The International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians (IYFR)—the oldest of Rotary Fellowships, founded in 1947 in Great Britain.Carlo’s dedication to service, both professionally and through Rotary, embodies the very spirit of fellowship and community impact. We look forward to his contributions and camaraderie as we continue to make a difference together.
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Who Was Walter D. Head?  Walter D. Head was born in Revere, MA. A graduate of Harvard and Columbia Universities, he started teaching in 1902. In 1925 he became Headmaster of the Montclair Academy for Boys, he worked with the Church Peace Union and World alliance for International Friendship through Religion. In 1950 Mr. Head was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of Bergen Junior College, and in 1951 became President of that institution. In 1954 Bergen Junior College merged with Fairleigh Dickinson college where he became Provost of the Teaneck Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson. Walter Head first became a Rotarian in 1919. He was a former member and Past President of the Rotary Clubs of Buffalo, NY, and Montclair, and Teaneck, NJ. He was also very active in Rotary International, serving as Chairman of several committees, District Governor, RI Director, RI Vice-President and ultimately RI President in 1939-40. After the war Mr. Head was one of RI’s consultants to the American delegation at the United Nations Conference on International Organization in 1945 and later served as an observer for RI at meetings of the UN Economic and Social Council in New York. Walter Head died in 1967 at the age of 86.
The Charitable Foundation of Rotary International District 7490 |
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District 7490 Walter D. Head Foundation 
Originally from Paterson, she is a member of the Wood-Ridge Fire Department's Women's Auxiliary, where her fiancé, Gilbert Ruiz, is a volunteer fireman and Aida is also involved in the Rotary District #7490 leadeship team 2023-2024 as the District Treasurer.
The Charitable Foundation of Rotary International District 7490
Providing Scholarships for area undergraduate and graduate students,
and funding for local Rotary projects.
Service Above Self
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
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