On November 11th, 2021 Paramus Rotary Club Honored all Veterans and all our Rotarians who are Veterans.Rich Siniscalchi, Jim Mangam, Retired Judge Dan Mecca and Barry Fowler. Thank you all for your service!
Many others in attendance remembered dad, sons, and other family members who served or are currently serving in the military. In honor of Veterans Day we dispensed from our members singing of God Bless America and replaced it with a very emotional recording of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless The USA” There were some tears shed.
If tomorrow all my things were gone, I'd worked for all my life. And I had to start again, With just my children and my wife.
I'd thank my lucky stars, To be livin' here today. 'Cause the flag still stands for freedom, And they can't take that away.
And I'm proud to be an American, Where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died, Who gave that right to me. And I gladly stand up, Next to you and defend her still today. 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land, God bless the USA.
From the lakes of Minnesota, To the hills of Tennessee. Across the plains of Texas, From sea to shining sea.
From Detroit down to Houston, And New York to L.A. Well there's pride in every American heart, And its time we stand and say.
That I'm proud to be an American, Where at least I know I'm free. And I wont forget the men who died, Who gave that right to me. And I gladly stand up, Next to you and defend her still today. 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land, God bless the USA.
And I'm proud to be an American, Where at least I know I'm free. And I wont forget the men who died, Who gave that right to me. And I gladly stand up, Next to you and defend her still today. 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land, God bless the USA.
Past President Madam Diane Vasile-Falcone wearing her husband John’s Army Shirt and Jacket when he served in the Army. John is an Army Veteran. Jim Mangam also a Veteran saluting Diane with his son
RCF Vice President, Professional musician, owner of the Booking Agency, Founder and Coordinator of the International Cultural Exchange Program GOLDEN GATES, Cultural Arts Chair, vice president of Fuquay-Varina Arts Council, Rotary Friendship Exchange
Vitaliy was Born in the South of Soviet Union. Now it is South Kazakhstan. Native Russian.Went to Music College and Conservatory in Russia. In 1994 immigrated to the United States.
Was introduced to Rotary on the Russian-American district Converence in the 90s in Denver, Colorado. Later, became member of the Lakewood-Rocky River Rotary Club (Cleveland area), Ohio..
From 2007, member of Rotary Club of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Founder and Coordinator of Rotary Children's Fund 501 C 3. Nonprofit and is not affiliated with Rotary International. Funded by Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary Club in 2003, managed by Rotarians and follows Rotary principals. www.RotaryChildrensFund.org. (RFC) It's mission include:
1. Allowing young artists & musicians worldwide to share their gifts and talents. To introduce culture of their country to the American people and learn about United States of America.
2. Improving good will between the people of America and other countries. Developing a better understanding of cultures, music and traditions. Building Cultural Bridges
3. Providing financial support to orphans and other children in need
Since 2003, also Coordinator for Cultural Youth Exchange Program Golden Gates. (Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Lutheania, Armenia, Serbia, Croatia etc.) Each Group comes to tour US for 2-4 weeks with cultural Program and perform for 15000-50 000 people per tour. Vitaliy puts real action to Rotary's motto, "Service Above Self."
Vitaliy Bezrodnov did his presentation via zoom, about RCF Reunite Cultures Fund, formerly known as Rotary Children’s Fund doing business as RCF.
The RCF exists to promote good will between countries by funding organizations that contribute to peace, cultural understanding and appreciation through the arts. Finding young artists, performers and musicians worldwide to share their Cultures through their performances and workshops which features their talents, traditional costumes and individual personalities. Improving good will between the people of America and other countries. Developing a better understanding of cultures, music and traditions. Building Cultural Bridges
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Announcements:
ROTARY TAILGATE - Paramus Rotary Club members and friends got together on Sunday 11/7/21, and enjoyed being together for a pre-game tail gate party before the NY Giants game.
Remember the 5th part of “The Things We As Rotarians Think, Say, or Do”….Is it Fun? They made sure to be recognized as Rotarians.
Wreath/Grave blanket fundraiser! Each member is requested to sell 5 items. They can be a mix of wreaths and grave blankets. If you find it difficult to get to a meeting, this is certainly a way you can help out your Club.
See you on 11/18/21
Our Adventure Ted Challenge is finally coming full circle with our Wish Grant Reveal. On November 18, we will surprise a local Paramus family who has been fighting a challenging diagnosis of cancer for over 6 years. Madam President Dawn would like to have full participation from our members as we are hoping to even have news coverage. An invite was sent to the Rutherford Club to join us as they are very interested in our club. Would be wonderful to have many of you there. "Happy Dollars" collected for this week and next week will be donated to offset the family's expenses.
A very special thanks to Season’s staff for outstanding services
Join us on Thursdays 12:15pm at Seasons Restaurant
644 Pascack Road, Washington Township
(201) 664 - 6141