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.

 

As part of the 250^th 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.  

It was a pleasure to also have Charlie Iuliano and Paul Nelson from the Rotary Club of Morristown at our April 15th meeting. Charlie (pictured below) presented their inspiring Pathway to Peace project, which aims to raise awareness around the mental health challenges faced by veterans, first responders, and their families. In partnership with Veterans Valor, their platform brings more light to the purpose of The Healing Garden of Morris County through education, storytelling, and community support. A truly meaningful and powerful initiative.

For more information, visit https://morristownrotary.org