Len LoPinto and Donna Perkosky spoke in detail regarding the summer reading program at the Nicholas A. Laganella Imaginarium Library. They had a total of 1648 children register for this wonderful program. They also explained the Paramus Rotary Emerging Readers Book Challenge and our goal of 500 books. There are pamphlets available at our weekly luncheon meetings with the collection of books requested. If you prefer you can make a monetary donation to this cause and the library will purchase the books.
Our speaker Melissa Czinn, is the head of Education and Conservation at the Bergen County Zoological Park along with her associate, Giulia Arpino gave a very interesting slide show and presentation regarding all the animals at the zoo since its inception in 1960.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GREETERS
Please contact Kevin Shanman to sign up to be a greeter.
TREX RECYCLING
We will not be collecting plastics until January of 2025.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - POSTPONED
Paramus Police Department Community Outreach Unit will be sponsoring National Night Out on the grounds of the Paramus Public Library located at 116 East Century Road. The original date of August 6th has been postponed because of weather and we will post the new date as soon as it is released to us. Please contact President Sherin if you wish to be part of this very important town event.
SEPTEMBER IS BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY MONTH FOR ROTARY
This is one of Rotary's seven areas of focus. President Sherin's challenge is to collect 500 books this month to be donated to the The Nicholas A. Laganella Imaginarium Library - it will be great if each member brings at least 5 books to the next meeting or donates money toward this project. President Sherin will be the first to donate 100 books.
GIFT OF LIFE GOLF OUTING
The Gift of Life America Golf Outing will be on Monday, October 7th at White Beeches Country Club. There is a a sign-up sheet at our luncheon meetings. If you are interested in attending or working this event please contact Jay Leone.
BOARD MEETING
The next Board Meeting will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Fire & Oak, located at 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, NJ, beginning promptly at 6:30 PM. All Rotarians are welcome to attend.