Next Meeting - 6:15 PM on Wednesday June 17th at The Landing in the Main Building
 
We will be joined by several guests including Nick Bendixen, Executive Director of the Greater Somerset County YMCA, and  Nikki Desvousges, Founder & President, The Mama Exchange. 
 
If you’d like to join us, please contact us at rotaryclubhboro@gmail.com or call 908-256-5349.
 
 Minutes from June 3rd here.
President's Message
President's Message
 
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Hillsborough website! 
 
On these pages you’ll learn about how our club fulfills our mission of service above self while enjoying the fellowship of a diverse group of men and women who come together to make a positive and lasting impact in our community and the world.   Our Club meets at 6:15 PM at The Landing restaurant (311 Amwell Rd, Hillsborough) on the first and third Wednesdays of the month to share a meal and friendship, plan service projects and hear interesting speakers. For those who cannot attend in-person, we also Zoom our meetings. 
 
We welcome new members who share our commitment to our community and wish to participate in local service projects, as well as fun social events.  If you are interested in joining us, or simply learning more about our club, please contact us by email at Rotaryclubhboro@gmail.com, and we will respond by phone or email. Additionally, you can learn more about the worldwide reach of Rotary at www.Rotary.org.  Please call ahead of the meeting to confirm your visit with us.
 
Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to seeing you at the Rotary. 
Abed Medawar
President
 
Service Above Self  
 
Home Page Stories
Flags for Heroes Field of Honor Honoring Active Military and Veterans on Our 250th Anniversary
The Rotary Club of Hillsborough is once again organizing the “Flags for Heroes” field of honor at the Peter J. Biondi Building, timed this year to coincide with the 250th Anniversary of the United States on July 4, 2026. “Flags for Heroes” is a national movement designed to honor our veterans and active-duty military by assembling a field of American flags bearing the names of the hero on the flagpole.
 
“We had a great response in previous years from community members who wished to honor their family member or friend who served in the military,” commented Michele Kidd, the Rotary Club of Hillsborough member organizing the event. “Along with our Municipal Township partners, we assembled 100 American flags at the corner of Beekman Lane and South Branch Road. It was a very moving site for everyone who passes by.”  
 
Anyone can sponsor a flag for a $50 donation, which will include the hero’s name and short message from the sponsor attached to the flagpole.  In addition, local businesses can sponsor the display and ensure that a local veteran that has not had a Flag sponsored for them is honored.
 
The flags will be in position at the Township Municipal Complex from June 27 - July 11.  Those wishing to participate can find further information at hillsboroughnjrotary.com.
 
“Flags for Heroes” is a Rotary fundraiser with a portion of the proceeds going to support Hillsborough veterans and the remainder to be used to fund a variety of community organizations and projects.
 
 
 
Rotary Grant Senior Active Living
 
Hillsborough Township's new Senior Active Living initiative begins next week, and we couldn’t be happier to play a part! See details below on the “One Sheet Wonder” cardmaking class taking place next Thursday, June 25th. 💌
 
Visions and Pathways
A huge thank you to Zoila Gonzalez, Director of Administration for Visions and Pathways, for joining us this week! Zoila gave us a wonderful inside look at the work her organization does every day to support abused, neglected, homeless, and missing youth in our community. From providing safe housing to offering supportive services to build a better future, Visions and Pathways is truly changing lives.❤️‍🩹
Zoila shared some heartwarming success stories and expressed how much our sponsorship for their Annual 5K this past April meant to them. We are so glad to support such an amazing organization!
Supporting Safe+Sound Somerset
 
We are proud to support the impactful work of Safe+Sound Somerset in our community! Domestic violence survivors deserve safety, support, and someone in their corner, and Safe Sound Somerset helps make that possible every day. No one should face abuse alone, and together we can make sure they don't have to. 💛
Welcoming back Peter "Pharmer Pete" Lyn
🌱 From Hillsborough to Jamaica — the power of one person to make a difference.
We were thrilled to welcome back our friend Peter "Pharmer Pete" Lyn, who updated us on his remarkable work at Peckwood Farm in Jamaica — a farm working its way back to life after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.
Pete has been on the ground doing the hard, unglamorous work that real recovery demands: rebuilding depleted soil, restoring farm systems, and guiding Peckwood Farm through its final phase of recovery back to a fully operational, table-ready farm. His dedication, expertise, and heart for this community are nothing short of inspiring.
At Rotary, we believe in the power of service — and Pete embodies that spirit completely. We are proud to support his efforts and honored to call him a friend.
If Pete's story moves you and you'd like to help him see this mission through, please consider supporting him directly:
Every contribution makes a difference. 🙏
Britting Family presentation on Hearing Aids
What an inspiring meeting! 🌟 The Rotary Club of Hillsborough was truly honored to welcome young Christian Britting, joined by his dad Bob Britting , family, and teachers, for an unforgettable presentation on hearing aids.
Christian captivated the entire room — his infectious energy, remarkable confidence, and poise well beyond his years left every one of us in awe. He walked us through how hearing aids work and, more powerfully, shared how they've helped him navigate challenges at school and in everyday life.
Christian, you reminded us all what courage and resilience look like. We hope this is just the first of many visits — you're welcome back at our table anytime! 👏
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Riding for Warriors
U.S. Air Force Veteran Michael Nehlsen delivered a powerful presentation at our last meeting about his annual motorcycle fundraising journey “Riding for Warriors.” His mission benefits Hope For The Warriors and their Military Spouse & Caregiver Scholarship Program, helping military families pursue higher education.
We are honored to make a donation toward this year's ride, which holds special meaning as it recognizes the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. Michael will ride to the sites of the 9/11 attacks as a tribute to the innocent lives lost, the heroes who responded that day, and all those who continue to protect and serve our country.
Pictured with Michael in the second photo is Rotarian Amrik Sahota. Rotarian Abed Medawar joins them in the third.

 
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Rotary Club of Hillsborough Sponsors "Victory Town" Designation
As part of the 250th Year Celebration of the founding of our nation, the Rotary Club of Hillsborough is proud to be a key sponsor of a special designation of Hillsborough as a “Victory Town,” one of fewer than 200 such designations in New Jersey.  The designation recognizes those towns through which thousands of American and French troops marched in 1781 en route to victory at the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, where they forced the surrender of British General Cornwallis. 
“Helping to highlight the important role Hillsborough played in the Revolutionary War has special meaning to our Rotary Club, whose mission is “Service Above Self,” commented Abed Medawar, president of the Rotary Club of Hillsborough. “Rotary has served our nation for over 120 years of its history, and the Rotary Club of Hillsborough has delivered a wide array of support to our community for more than half a century.”
Hillsborough Township Mayor, Catherine Payne, commented that "Hillsborough Township is grateful to the Rotary Club of Hillsborough for their generous sponsorship of our Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association membership, forever commemorating Hillsborough's place in New Jersey and America's history. "
Organized by the “National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association, “Victory Towns” receive, among other forms of recognition, the right to display a historic marker that will be displayed in the Township, accompanied by a special unveiling ceremony to be announced by the Township.  
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Abed Medawar
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Abed Medawar
Vice President
Tricia Marciano
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Vinnie Galluccio
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Evrim Cicek
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Bob Wagner
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Rhoda Amini
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Anthony Franchini
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