At our meeting last Thursday we welcomed NJ Rotary President and District 7590 Governor Bill Mercantini, who is touring every club in the new district. He shared his vision for the year and learned about the service projects our members are leading in Paramus. His message underscored collaboration and community impact.
We were also honored to meet Gift of Life child Asaiah Calilung and his father Rein, currently hosted by the Fair Lawn and Paramus AM Rotary Clubs. Their presence highlighted Rotary’s ability to save lives through global partnerships and compassionate service.
We had our clothing drive fundraiser, but Sunday’s deluge caused road closures that prevented many people from dropping off their donations to our Clothing Drive. Thanks to Donna Perkoksy’s efforts, the Paramus Public Library has kindly approved an extended Clothing Drive at its main branch, located at 116 E. Century Road in Paramus. Donations will be accepted seven days a week during regular library hours, beginning Wednesday September 16th and continuing through Wednesday September 30th
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Social/Membership Outreach Event with Bergen Networking Exchange at Five Rivers Bank on September 23rd at 8:30 AM.
This gathering will allow us to meet other professionals and learn more about their businesses while sharing Rotary’s Service Above Self mission.
Paramus Rotary Blood Drive on September 24, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 PM, Bloodmobile will be at Seasons, 644 Pascack Rd, Twsp of Washington.
Please make an appointment at vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL, use blood drive code XP2R. For more info, please contact Diane Vasile-Falcone. Our first Fireside Meeting of the year will be held on October 13th. Location and Time TBD. Please email Diane at dfalcone0728@gmail.com if you would like to attend. Attendees to date are:
Lloyd Astmann
Emil Geering
Regina Georges
Peter Kantzilieris
Kevin Mangan
Lisa McCrea
Maria Palumbo
Donna Perkosky
Chip Philibosian
Dawn Philibosian
Dawn Philibosian
Harris Reinstein
Fred Rohdieck
Rich Siniscalchi
Elizabeth Spaeth
Diane Vasile-Falcone
Rotary Trip to Sicily Please mark your calendars for April 19–28, 2027. If you are interested in joining us, please reach out to Elaine Rovetto or Joe Lupo. PLEASE NOTE: completed applications and deposits to Joe Lupo are due no later than Sept 24th.
Bingo at the Veterans Home
Stay tuned for the next date. Please help us say thank you to these brave Veterans. RSVP to Ed Lang @ granted 44@verizon
MEALS ON WHEELS
We are in desperate need of volunteers. Please contact Kevin Behnke at 201-954-3789 or kevinb@paramusbuildingsupply.com if you are interested in delivering once a month for this worthy cause
WE NEED GREETERS
Please contact Eddie Condello to sign up to be a greeter at econdello@oceanfirst.com
Please contact Eddie Condello to sign up to be a greeter at econdello@oceanfirst.com