Rotarian of The Year 2015

Beefsteak Dinner

STEAK, BEER & SANGRIA

www.TeaneckRotary.com

Saturday, November 2, 2013 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Knights of Columbus Hall

829 Windsor Road, Teaneck NJ 07666

 

Tickets $45 each
Save! Table of 10 for $400

 

RSVP by October 5, 2013

 

 

For information call Tamarha Ellerbe, 201-837-8600
Proceeds to be used for various Teaneck Rotary service projects

The Rotary Club of Teaneck will proudly sponsor its second “Taste of Teaneck” event on Monday, April 15, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. at the Marriott Teaneck at Glenpointe. If you participated in or attended our first event, you know that it was a huge success and exceeded our expectations in every way. We are happy to say that the excitement and community spirit generated by “Taste of Teaneck” assure that this will be another jewel in the crown of unique and outstanding annual community events.

Please visit our website at http://tasteofteaneck.com/ for complete information including participation form and ticket purchase.

Meet and Greet this coming Wednesday January 16, 2013 at the Teaneck Marriott Hotel from 7:30am to 8:30am. Please come and hear what we have done this past year and what we look forward in 2013. We have six new members as of December 2012. We are a great group, come and enjoy this informative hour and some light breakfast with coffee and/or juice.

Please forward to your distribution if you can or to anyone who may be interested in becoming a rotarian.

Thank you.

Tamarha Ellerbe
Rotary Club of Teaneck

This picture is from one on our Meet and Greet.

12/12/12 will be a date remembered by Kathleen Malavar, Tiffany Orbin, Bertha & Edmund Pendleton and Fernando Sosa. This was the date that they were inducted as the newest members of the Rotary Club of Teaneck. Officiating at this joyous occasion was immediate Past District Governor Emil Geering. On hand to say a few words on behalf of District Governor Bonnie Sirower was Assistant Governor Matt Libien.

These new members will be carrying on a legacy that has existed since the Teaneck Club was chartered in 1929. PDG Geering presented the inductees with an overview of Rotary from the club level, the district level as well as the international level. He briefly discussed the history as well as the accomplishments for which Rotary is known. Rotary, PDG Geering explained the 4 way test: "Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?" and also shared with the new inductees the Five Avenues of Service: Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, International Service and New Generations.

A special treat not only for one of the newest members, but also for the current Teaneck membership was to see the Rotary spirit pass from one generation to the next. Emotional was Alicia Ruiz Orbin, past president (2006-2007) of the Allentown West Rotary Club (located in western Lehigh Valley) who came to Teaneck not only to participate in her daughter’s induction into the Rotary family but also to have the honor of pinning her daughter with the Rotary pin. Alicia Ruiz Orbin has been a Rotarian since 1988 and now her daughter will get to feel first-hand what it is like to be a Rotarian.

The Rotary Club of Teaneck meets every Wednesday at 12 noon at Vitale’s, 293 Queen Anne Rd., Teaneck. All are welcome. Only cost is for lunch. Kosher meals can be provided with advance notice. If you would like additional information on the Rotary Club of Teaneck including membership, programs and events, please contact TeaneckRotary@gmail.com.

The Teaneck Rotary Club is currently sponsoring an International  Wheel Chair project whereby people in need  in certain countries are being helped. The effects of wars In certain parts of the world  leave inocent land mine victims with little or no help from their Governments. The proceeds from this 50/50 raffle are for this project and it is one way our club sends  aid to such war victims.Tickets at $25.00 each will be on sale at the holiday party at the Glenpointte Hotel on December 5, 2012. Please lend your support to this project by purchasing tickets".

Chair

International Projects

He was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow in appreciation of his contribution to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is allaying suffering, improving living conditions, and providing educational opportunities for young people somewhere in the world.  
 
Congratulations and sincere appreciation for your commitment to our common goals of world understanding and peace. Rotarians and friends, please congratulate and recognize the newest Paul Harris Fellow - Mr. George Angelaccio

Pictured: George Angelaccio & Club President Gloria Andrade

TEANECK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VOLUNTEER TO SERVE THE NEEDY IN HACKENSACK

On Tuesday, July 24, members of the Teaneck High School Interact Club volunteered to serve dinner to 80 men, women, and children at the Bergen Promise of Bergen County in Hackensack. The experience was a gratifying one for the five teen volunteers Daniel Tjie, Lexi Amadi, Imani Robinson, Qiana Mayne and Nanayaa Owusuaa-Prempeh.

Joyce Farrington and MaryAnn Sinacalschi from the Paramus Sports and Rehabilitation Center spoke of the myriad of services provided at the center including chiropractor, acupuncture, Pilates and massage.  Joyce indicated that most of these services are covered by health insurance plans under the wellness provision of the recent health care law.   

Teaneck Rotary's 10th annual Beefsteak Dinner and Tricky Tray Auction was attended by about 100 people who all seemed to have a great time.  It appears as if approximately $4,000 was raised and will be used to support local charities such as Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corp, Community Scholarship Fund, Brightside Manor and more.

The Township of Teaneck is pleased to announce the “Teaneck Staycation of 2012” to be held on June 23 and 24, 2012. The purpose of this event is to come together, have fun, relax, and to celebrate Teaneck pride!

We will have activities scheduled throughout the weekend offering fun and excitement for all family members!

I am pleased to present the slate of officers for the Teaneck Rotary Club 2012-2013 as recommended by the nominating committee:

President - Gloria Andrade

President Elect - Larry Bauer

Secretary - Tamarha Ellerbee

Treasurer - Lou Knaub

Sergeant at Arms - Angelae Wilkerson

Director - Howard Rosen

Director - Paul Platek

Please let me know if you are in favor of this slate.  In addition, if any of you would like to be considered for any of these positions or would like to nominate someone else from the club please let me know.

Thanks,

Paul Platek

President 

 
Paul Platek, President and Sheila Bernstein

http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/111229_news_yearinreview.aspx

Please CLICK on the link above.  The photo gallery you are about to view is a collection of images from 2011, showing Rotarians and friends of Rotary in action. See even more images of Rotary in A Visual Journey photography book, available at shop.rotary.org. Visit Rotary Images to download free photos. 

Meet and Greet

The Meet & Greet on Wednesday, February 29, was a tremendous success.  Governor Emil Geering presented and was impressed with the work put in.  The comments from our guests were great and acknowledged a deep appreciation for our efforts.  What made the night so fabulous as well was the participation from the members who were there.  The passion expressed from each was evident.

We welcomed  Dr. Tim Savage as our guest, a dentist new in town and looking to be part of great team.  Our speaker was Nick Campestre from the Teaneck HS Forum.  Nick reviewed all the programs that the Forum offers and its ability to reach out to a wide range of young adults needs as they go from HS to the world.  His staff is amazingly well talented, one of which is Yvonne Witter who will be in charge of the long awaited Interact Club.  Yvonne is ready to move forward with this group and ensure its success, she has many plans in place and will be attending our luncheon next week.

Our Taste of Teaneck event generated a whooping $4500 plus dollars, a special thank you to all that participated in ensuring a great event.

After a quick exhale, we are getting ready for our next stop at the Homeless Shelter on Tuesday from 4:00 pm (please come help if you can) where we will serving the food. The center is operated by a variety of non-profit agencies and includes a 90-bed shelter for single homeless adults. 

This Saturday 1/28/12 is the Ridgewood Mid-Winter Retreat is from 8:30 am till 1:30.  It's $20.00 to attend, and you will have break out sessions, a must attend for new Rotarians. It will be held at the Ridgewood Country Club – no jeans allowed.  On February 29, we will be hosting our First Meet and Greet at Classic Quiche – please pass the word around for potential members to attend and experience a Rotarian moment.  Our next big event will be the Gift of Life Dinner to be held on February 10, 2012. Please let Paul know if you can attend, the Club is picking up half of the cost for all Rotarians to attend.

The Rotary Club of Teaneck welcomed Mary Sunden, Executive Director, Christ Church Community Development Corp., at their luncheon on November 9, 2001; and presented her with a check for $1000.00. Mary’s goal is to find housing for people that are currently living in the shelter. The Center acts as a transition center to move people from homelessness to housing by providing services like temporary shelter, housing placement and support, a wellness program, meals and a social service providing day program.  The contact number is (201)488-3850.

Rotary Club of Teaneck want to send a Big Thank You to all those that attended the Taste of Teaneck Event and made it a successful evening of great food, entertainment, prizes and networking. The photos of the evening can be seen on our facebook page.

Our club is  hosting our evening meeting this coming week. We will not be holding a Wednesday, May 14 lunch meeting.

Female Genital Mutilation Presentation - Monday, May 12, at 6:30 pm at Vitale's Restaurant, 293 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, $25.00 fee for dinner

RSVP to Kathy Frost at 201-934-7499

Ms. Mame Kani Diop, a Doctoral Fellow at Montclair State University, will discuss the social and cultural issues relating to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

You are all invited to attend our Meet & Greet on March 27, 2014. It will
be held at Heritage Pointe in Teaneck, located at 600 Frank W Burr Blvd,
Teaneck, NJ 07666 - at 6:00pm. RSVP: Tamarha Ellerbe 201-837-8600
 
Our guest speaker is Councilman, Adam Gussen and his topic is Parks and
Library
  
The overall goal is to increase membership therefore we are asking all of
you to invite someone who can be a potential new member. And if you cannot
be present, you can assign someone to ensure that they are well received.
  
Please note that this is also an opportunity for new members to learn what
the Teaneck Rotary Club is involved in and how we support and service our
community. By now you must know, we are a fun and very productive group.
  
Come and enjoy this informative hour! Our thanks in advance to our own Joel
Goldin who has graciously offered his company venue for the event.
  
Please forward to your distribution if you can; or to anyone who may be
interested in becoming a Rotarian or a Friend of the Rotary.
 
Warm Regards,
  
Teaneck Rotary Club

Membership Committee

Gloria, Tamarha, Paul
 

A picture of Shirley Murdock exchanging flags with Marie Powell, Rotary President of St Andrew Rotary Club,district 7020 Kingston Jamaica, October 13, 2013.

Our next Teaneck Rotary Club Meet & Greet is scheduled as follows:

Place:             Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe

Date:             September 19, 2013

Time:             7:30 a.m.

R.S.V.P.         201-837-8600-Tamarha

Guess Speaker: Councilwoman, Lizette Parker

Mrs. Parker, recognized for her service and as an active community leader in Teaneck, will join us to talk about the initiative “Let’s Move” to reduce children’s obesity.

It is also an opportunity to learn what the Teaneck Rotary Club is involved in; and how we support and service our community.
We are a fun and very productive group. Come and enjoy this informative hour and some light breakfast with coffee and/or juice.

Please forward to your distribution if you can; or to anyone who may be interested in becoming a Rotarian or a Friend of the Rotary.

Warm Regards,

Teaneck Rotary Club

August 14, 2013 is another date that will be remembered by the Rotary Club for three good reasons - our best supporter for many years, Davis, Saperstein and Salomon, LLC, has formally joined us as the newest members of the Rotary Club of Teaneck.  Danielle Richards, a renowned photographer right here in Teaneck has also taken the this wonderful step in joining our Rotary Club.   And thirdly, our own Larry Bauer is now installed as Vice President a role that fits him like a glove.

These new members will be carrying on a legacy that has existed since the Teaneck Club was chartered in 1929. PDG Ruff presented the inductees with an overview of Rotary from the club level, the district level as well as the international level. He briefly discussed the history as well as the accomplishments for which Rotary is known. Rotary, PDG Ruff shared with the new inductees the Five Avenues of Service: Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, International Service and New Generations.

To continue this great lunch, Helen Nylander, a Rotarian here in Teaneck and Sierra Leone has provided an extensive presentation on the progress of our solar-panel project. Helen spearheaded the school project to provide lighting for a girls’ boarding school in Sierra Leone.               

 Please visit our facebook page for more photos of that day.

Teaneck Rotary Club
Invites you to attend a Harvest Ball  

 Friday, September 27, 2013 7:00 p.m.

 The Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe

 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ  07666

 ~ Have a “Ball” while you help us help others! ~

  Proceeds to be used for various service projects including

 ·        Desks and chairs for a school in  Antigua & Barbuda

 ·        Bio-sand filters to provide clean water for families in Haiti

 ·         Local projects to assist Teaneck Food Pantry, TVAC,  Meals for the homeless, and more!

Harvest Ball Commemorative Journal Ads
Back cover 5" x 8" @ $200
Inside front cover 5" x 8" @ $175
Inside back cover - 5" x 8" @ $175
Full page - 5" x 8" @ $150
Half page - 5" x 4" @ $75
Quarter page - 2.5" x 2" @ $65
Business card size @ $35
Listing on "Friends of Rotary" page @ $10

Evening Attire

Buy your tickets online here or RSVP by September 18  

 For information call:  Vanessa Brodie-Armstrong, 201-336-2298, Ellsworth James, 201-837-0316; or Kathy Frost, 845-641-4983

Teaneck Rotary was well represented at the Teaneck July 4th Parade. Always tons of fun. Thank you to Teaneck Shell /James for providing us with the truck which was beautifully decorated and Howard Rosen for the early breakfast. You can view our pictures on our Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/teaneckrotaryclub

Thank you to all that were able to participate on our drive on Sunday. Our seniors will appreciate all of the effort made. There are currently no programs that offer financial assistance to seniors in need of adult “briefs” or other incontinence products, making these necessities for independent living unattainable “luxury” items.  Access to these items is a “basic human need” which allows senior adults to remain mobile, social and productive. Without them, many healthy older people are trapped in their homes, fearful of joining social functions, trips to libraries or the movies, or even attending their own grandchild’s wedding!

If you plan to attend our meeting this week and were not able to be there Sunday, you can still bring a donation of adult absorbent briefs to the meeting.

Homewatch CareGivers &

The Rotary Club of Teaneck

Is hosting an

Adult Care Brief Drive

Sunday, June 23, 2013

9:00am to 1:00pm

Drop off at: 1020 Teaneck Road, Corner of Teaneck Rd & Werner Place

  (near Route 4 East overpass)

Please donate and help us create smiles for seniors in need!

We accept the product (briefs male/female any size) or cash donation.

Please come and join us as we celebrate new members installation on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at our regular luncheon. We will meet at 12:15pm sharp at the Vitale's Restaurant at 293 Queen Anne Road, in Teaneck. The meeting last one hour. Come and celebrate with us!

Meet & Greet coming on Wednesday, APRIL 17, 2013 at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe Hotel from 7:30am to 8:30am. Please come and hear what we have done this past year and what we are doing in 2013.

We are a great, fun, and very productive group, come and enjoy this informative hour and some light breakfast with coffee and/or juice.

Please forward to your distribution if you can; or to anyone who may be interested in becoming a Rotarian or a Friend of the Rotary. 

Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe Hotel address is: 100 Frank W Burr Blvd, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666

Thank you.

Tamarha Ellerbe
Rotary Club of Teaneck

TEANECK ROTARY SPONSORING

 “TASTE OF TEANECK” AT MARRIOTT                                

The Rotary Club of Teaneck is having its second annual “Taste of Teaneck” on Monday, April 15, 2013 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.  To be held at the Marriott Teaneck at Glenpointe, the event features samplings of the best dishes from area restaurants, sweets and treats from bakeries, plus entertainment, raffles, and a tricky tray auction.  “Taste of Teaneck” is an evening of celebration of Teaneck’s community spirit, and has become a jewel in the crown of the wonderful community-wide events Teaneck has to offer.  For an incredibly-low ticket price, attendees will dine on a gourmet meal unavailable anywhere else!  Tickets are $35 in advance, or $40 at the door.  Seniors are $25 in advance at $30 at the door.  Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.TasteofTeaneck.com, payable through PayPal, or by contacting George Angelaccio at the Marriott, 201-928-2016 or gangelaccio@marriottteaneck.com, or Kathy Frost at 201-836-7474 or Kfrost@5sqc.com.

This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience the diversity of foods found in Teaneck, representing many of the cultures in the community.  Kosher, non-kosher and Halal foods will be available so there is truly something for everyone.  Participating venues include Art Café, Athens Bakery, Café 22, Chopsticks, Cedar Lane Grill, Coffeecol Arepa, Dos Cubanos, Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck, Heritage at Glenpointe, Lal Qila, Marriott Teaneck at Glenpointe, M.K. Valencia, New Dehli, Rose Restaurant, Vasilli’s, Vitale’s and Zoe’s Cupcake Café.

Now in its 84^th year of community service, The Rotary Club of Teaneck uses the monies raised to help the area projects such as the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps,  Helping Hands Food Pantry, the Community Scholarship Fund and many other programs. Internationally, Teaneck Rotary is directly involved with the "Gift of Life” Program. 

The Rotary Club of Teaneck meets every Wednesday at noon at Vitale’s, 293 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck. All are welcome and the only cost is for lunch. Kosher or halal meals can be provided at meetings with advance notice.  To find out more about our club and what we do, like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/teaneckrotaryclub.