Welcome to another issue of our biweekly bulletin! Find out who our upcoming speakers are, what we covered during the last weekly meeting, and our up coming events and fundraisers!
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Invocation: Florine White/Salute to Flag & Song (God Bless America): Art Scialla
Moment of Silence in Memory of Former Mayor Pat Kramer: A poem in his memory read by President Bonnie Miele & a short biography of his life by Art Scialla
Happy Rosh Hashanah 9/15 (a time for introspection, renewal, and anticipation of the year ahead)...Yom Kippur 9/24 - (a day of atonement - the holiest day of the Jewish year).
See below for upcoming events!
Our next Rotary lunch meeting will be September 28th. Sandy Bosque has returned from her trip to the Ukraine...Sandy will give a presentation on her trip at our next luncheon Thursday 9/28. Please be there at 12:15. $25 a person unless you've paid your dues, Then you get the first ten free.
TODAY'S SPEAKER
This Meeting's Speaker: Kathy English
Biography of Kathy English:She is the Director of Special Events & Communications at the North Jersey Friendship House. Prior she held the position of Director of Management & Services at the Friendship House since February 2007. Kathy has a wealth of experience in Leadership roles across industries such as hospitality, home furnishings, & non profit organizations....Their Mission at Friendship House: to build the skills of individuals with varying abilities and developmental needs by providing within a safe haven, comprehensive clinical treatment, vocational training and work opportunities in order to achieve meaningful and productive lives. (A video was also viewed by all in attendance).
Open to all! Come out and meet the Paterson Rotarian's at our "See you in September" Meet and Greet. Bring a friend and come out for a great night of networking and service!
Wednesday - September 20th 2023
6 to 9
Uncorked Lounge - 650 Union Blvd, Totowa, NJ
$25 covers food - cash bar - Please pay on this site.
**Please bring a non perishable item for Great Falls Food Pantry**
For questions - Email RotaryClubofPaterson@gmail.com or reachout to:
Kathy English & Joseph Angelosante with the Friendship House.
Total people in attendance - 10 Paterson Rotarians and 2 guests
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" If your anticipating the worst, while hoping for the best, you will usually get the worst. Turn it around! Imagine the best, expect the best, and you'll usually get the best."
We are thinking for all of our members, family and friends who are suffering an illness or other adversities especially Tony Pecci (now back home and receiving physical therapy) and Gloria Counsellor. We are reminded to think about our brothers and sisters in Ukraine.
ROTARIAN CODE OF CONDUCT
As a Rotarian, I will:
1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life
2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect
3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to: mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world
4. Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians.
5. Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities, report any suspected harassment, and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment
(Updated from Rotary International January 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 119).
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