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What can I say but our 2025-2026 Rotary year is almost coming to a close. It has been truly an honor to serve as your President both facilitating our meetings but also externally representing our club in community activities. With that, please mark your calendars for our Installation/Changeover dinner being held at the American Legion on Wednesday June 17th, 2026. The formal portion of the meeting starts at 6:30pm but try to come early to register, network and enjoy the scrumptious dinner buffet prepared by Joe Garvey. The dinner fee is $25.00 per person and we ask you to pre-register so an accurate count can be provided to Joe and his staff. This will be an evening reminiscing of our Rotary year, recognitions and the Installation of President Shikha Prashar as President on July 1st, 2026. It will be a memorable evening.
It was a terrific Golf Outing Monday of this week at Trenton Country Club. This is an annual tradition and all of the proceeds go to helping Pickering Manor. Special thanks to the Golf Committee including Paul Salvatore and Tony Petsis. On Wednesday, which was our final lunch meeting of the Rotary year, we welcomed Cheryl Castro who is the CEO and President of Pearl S. Buck International in Perkasie.
Thursday June 25th, 2026 is our Camaraderie for a Cause which will be held at Blue Point Grille. Our non profit spotlight is Amy's Kisses. Our C4C starts at 5:30pm and goes to 7pm. We ask all who attend to make a minimum donation of $10.00.
Please scroll down the newsletter in terms of registering for our events and other club activities such as our growing Book Club. I look forward to seeing you at the Installation/changeover dinner and the C4C.
Thank you very much and Service above self.
Steve Sabel
President, Rotary Club of Newtown, District 7430
Book Club - 5/31
Our May Book Club pick is "There Are No Children Here", a 1992 nonfiction book by Alex Kotlowitz that chronicles the lives of two brothers, Lafayette and Pharoah Rivers, growing up in the violent, poverty-stricken Henry Horner Homes housing project in Chicago. The book details their struggle with gang violence, poverty, and neglect, while also highlighting their resilience and the heroism required to survive in a hostile environment, with Pharoah finding a path through education. It was adapted into a TV movie starring Oprah Winfrey and is considered a classic work on urban poverty. Our Book Club meeting will be held on Sunday, May 31st from 3:00-5:00pm. Please register for details!
Please join us for our Lunch Meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd from 12:15-1:30pm at the American Legion. The Newtown Rotary Club will be proud to present a donation check to Evan Resnikoff, Chief of Emergency Medical Services, and the incredible team at the Newtown EMS, Inc.! Join us as we support the lifesaving work they do for our community and hear about their exciting plans for the future. Bring $16 to enjoy a fabulous Joe Garvey Buffet and get ready for a great meeting!
Swing into action for a great cause at the Newtown Rotary Club Golf Outing at Trenton Country Club on Monday, June 8th! Whether you're ready to hit the links for 18 holes or prefer to support through sponsorship, there's a way for everyone to get involved. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, cocktails, and the chance to win big with our silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Best of all, every swing and sponsorship supports Pickering Manor. Register to play or sponsor now for a day of fun, philanthropy, and community spirit! Also, please volunteer at this event by signing up for one or several shifts below!
Join us at the Newtown Rotary Club's Lunch Meeting on Wednesday, June 10th at 12:15pm. Our guest speaker will be Cheryl Castro of Pearl S. Buck International. Cheryl will highlight the organization’s impactful global work supporting children and promoting cross-cultural understanding. Founded on the legacy of Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, the organization continues her lifelong commitment to humanitarianism and cultural connection. Our meeting will be held at the American Legion with a catered lunch by Joe Garvey. Bring $16 and be prepared for a very engaging meeting!
The 2026 Newtown Welcome Day, or "Street Fair with Flair," is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Sycamore Street in Newtown, PA. This free, annual, family-friendly event features over 150 local vendors, artisans, live music, food trucks, and children's activities, drawing thousands to the town. The NewtownRotary Club will have a table at this very fun and lively event and is looking for volunteers to take some shifts. This is a great way to create awareness for our amazing club, participate in the community and have a great time all at once! Sign Up to work the table below!
Join the Newtown Rotary Club for a special DINNER meeting on Wednesday, June 17th at 6:00pm as we celebrate our Rotary Leadership Changeover. We will extend our sincere thanks to Steve Sabel for his outstanding service and leadership as President this past year. The meeting will also warmly welcome Shikha Prashar as she steps into her new role as President. Please join us in recognizing this important transition and the continued strength of our Rotary community. The meeting will be held at the American Legion with a dinner catered by Joe Garvey for $25. There will also be wine available or please feel free to bring your own favorite as a bartender will be present! Please join us to mark this wonderful occasion!
The Newtown Rotary Club’s Spring Food Drive at McCaffrey’s last Saturday brought the community together to support local families in need, collecting essential food items for the Wrightstown Food Pantry. Through the generosity of shoppers and volunteers, we were able to collect over 22 shopping carts full of food and a cast donation of over $500. We are proud to have helped strengthen food security in our area while demonstrating the power of neighbors helping neighbors. Thanks to Shari Donahue for spearheading this biannual effort and thanks to McCaffrey's Market for always being a strong partner for our Club and community!
Rotarians Honoring Students!!!
We held one of our favorite lunch meetings of the year on Wednesday, May 20th! During this meeting, Rob Brown had the opportunity to recognize outstanding Council Rock North students as part of our "Students of the Month" recognition program. We are proud to honor these local students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, character, and service to their school and community. We were reminded that our future is in good hands after listening to each student talk about their High School experience and plans for College. Below you will see a photo of our amazing award recipients (left to right) Jack McGrath, Madeline Bradac, Chloe Ranck and Christopher Woods together with Rob Brown and Rotary President, Steve Sabel. Each recipient was supported by a family member which made it all the more special. Beatrice Tysh was unable to attend and we extend our congratulations and admiration to all five students!
Rotarians Honoring Veterans in the Parade!!!
The Newtown Rotary Club participated in Newtown's annual Memorial Day Parade sponsored by the American Legion, Morell Smith Post 440. We were honored to remember those who served this great country and appreciate Steve Sabel letting us use his convertible to represent our club. Thanks to Steve along with Val & Kyle Davis, Jim Miller and Paul Salvatore for braving the elements and marching in the parade with pride and admiration!
Rotarians Helping Meals on Wheels!!!
The Newtown Rotary Club was happy to host our monthly Camaraderie for a Cause fundraising event on Thursday, May 28th from 5:30-7:00pm at Piccolo Trattoria! This month, we focused our fundraising efforts towards "Meals on Wheels". Meals on Wheels’ mission is to deliver nutritious meals and human connection to seniors, helping them maintain independence and dignity in their own homes. Thank you to Dan & Joanne Peterson for organizing this event and Piccolo Trattoria for hosting!
The Lower Bucks Action Committee meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at Maryann's Homestyle Cooking at 1263 Woodbourne Road, Levittown PA 19057. All are welcome to attend so please contact Chris Potter with any questions at insurancepotter@msn.com! Here is the Zoom link if you would like to attend virtually. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81730525600?pwd=0EqCUZirMaaOl7A3SG0BQWJ6Fn14jb.1
Bedtime Stories at the Homeless Shelter
If you are interested in reading bedtime stories to children living in the Levittown Homeless Shelter one night a month, please contact Chris Potter at insurancepotter@msn.com. He will put a schedule together based on availability. Thank you!
Community Involvement Opportunities!
This section provides Rotarians the opportunity to volunteer and / or attend community events outside of Rotary in the spirit of "Service Above Self"!
Newtown Welcome Day Overall Volunteers (not Rotary Table)
If you feel so inclined, feel free to sign up to help with the NBA with various Welcome Day duties. We have a separate sign up for our Rotary Table, this is different!
Our guest speaker will be Cheryl Castro of Pearl S. Buck International. Cheryl will highlight the organization’s impactful global work supporting children and promoting cross-cultural understanding. Founded on the legacy of Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, the organization continues her lifelong commitment to humanitarianism and cultural connection.
Hello, Rotarians! Rotary Merch is available once again so grab your gear now using the link below. There are so many great things to choose from on the site. Merch will be available now through Wednesday, May 20th with delivery two weeks after that. Thank you in advance for repping Rotary out there as you proudly wear your gear!
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