Vito Mazza is a positive, values-based leader, an engaging communicator, and a skillful presenter.
Professional Keynote Speaker, Reader, Trainer, Emcee/Host, Voiceover & Recording Artist, Singer, Lector. Vito Mazza emceed “Change Your Attitude… Change Your Life.”
As an experienced educator, he is an accomplished trainer and panelist on a variety of topics: leadership, sales, trust, cash flow, literacy, public speaking, customer service, and field coaching.
Vito is a highly regarded Reader/Lector at his church and was the last North American person to speak with Mother Teresa before her death.
In his visit to our club, Vito discussed his meeting with Mother Teresa in 1997, her impact as a leader in a troubled world, and her recent canonization into Sainthood.
Even in her lifetime, Mother Teresa was an icon of God’s tender mercy, radiating the light of God’s love to so many through the works of mercy, both material and spiritual.
Mother Teresa’s mission was to “light the light of those in darkness on earth.”
With her canonization, the Church presents her as a model and intercessor of those who, like her, “long to light the fire of love and peace throughout the world.”
She can be taken as a patron saint especially for those who are most in need of God’s mercy.
Mother Teresa’s calling card spoke volumes about her service, sacrifice, and vision of leadership:
The fruit of SILENCE is Prayer
The fruit of PRAYER is Faith
The fruit of FAITH is Love
The fruit of LOVE is Service
The fruit of SERVICE is Peace
Vito shared some books and magazines about mother Teresa:
Vito also shared and gifted our members a copy of Mother Teresa’s prayer card ..
To connect with Vito and to receive your own personal copy of Mother Teresa’s prayer card send him an email at vitom3@gmail.com or connect via Twitter at @vitomazza3.
**********************************************
Announcements:
Wreath Project:
Our first ever Wreath/Grave blanket fundraiser! A flyer will be sent via email with all the information for this new fundraiser. The Pre-Sale for Rotarians starts Oct 1st and you can write out a check to the Rotary Club of Paramus OR use our Venmo @ParamusRotaryClub. Location, date and time for pick-up is to be determined at this this time but more information will be available soon.
Many of you are not able to make it to our regular weekly meetings but we are hoping for full participation after the last 18 months we have had. We urge every member to purchase at least 5 wreaths and/or grave blankets to help with this effort. The wreaths/grave blankets come already decorated and make the perfect gift for this upcoming holiday season! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Have a great weekend!
Camp Nejeda Walkathon
On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Camp Nejeda will be hosting its 17th annual Walkathon. They are seeking volunteers and would welcome our support! They have a fundraising goal of $95,000 and with this walkathon they hope to reach it and surpass it.
We are still looking for volunteers for this project. So far we have 5 Volunteers but the more the merrier. They do require proof of COVID-19 vaccine for volunteers to be allowed to help out given the increased risk. Please reach out to Dr. Peter Kantzilieris so we can coordinate travel. This will be a fun filled day so please consider helping out!!
The mission of the Camp Nejeda Foundation is to enhance the lives of people with type 1 diabetes and their families through education, empowerment, camaraderie, supportive programs, and fun.
*******************************************
Club Adventure:
Joe Lupo updated us on the RHINE GETAWAY RIVER CRUISE - We have around 15 from our club already signed up - This is going to be FUN
Our Rhine River Cruise scheduled for March, 2022 is open to the district. If you are interested in going, please speak to Joe Lupo ASAP.
Join members of the Paramus Rotary Club on a Rhine River Cruise from Amsterdam, the Netherland to Basel, Switzerland March 21 through March 28, 2022. Enjoy visiting the sites in the Netherlands, France, Germany and Switzerland aboard one of Vikings newest longships, the Viking Edgir. Special reduced rates for Rotary members, their friends and family. The cruise price starts at $2374 per. person and includes the stateroom, all meals, wine and beer with meals, tours in each port, internet and nightly entertainment on board.
Round trip air from Newark or one of twelve gateway cities established at $399. per person. Air transportation includes round trip transfer to and from the airport.
Priority booking for Paramus Rotary Members, friends and family prior to being offered to other Rotary Club members in District 7490.
For questions or additional information email: bluewatercruises@live.com or call Joseph Lupo at 973-748-0248.
Our Rotary District 7490 Conferencewill be held May 19-22 at the beautiful TRS Resort in Puntacana, Dominican Republic. Co-Conference Chairs PDG Joe Laureni and PDG Joe Dino have arranged for us to get really great rates for this luxury resort. For those with children, there is a special resort area right across the street! When you reserve, please e-mail a photo of your passport plus a photo of your COVID vaccination card to PDG Joseph Dino at josephdinojr@optonline.net, along with the brochure if using a check. You can e-mail your registration to PDG Joe Dino, too. Use the attached flyer to register by October 1. Don't miss out! Register now!
District Extending the Deadline to Pay for Two New Members per Club until September 30
Many clubs have already begun to recruit two new members under DG John Susani's terrific offer to pay for both the Rotary International Dues and the District Dues. Because several clubs are not meeting now due to so many vacations, plus Labor Day and the Jewish holidays coming up, DG John has graciously extended the deadline for this to September 30. Once again, clubs are encouraged to nominate family members (siblings, spouses, adult children) of Board members or other active members. All clubs should report the names and contact information of these new members to Membership Chair JoEllen Knie at joellenknie@gmail.com by September 20. Clubs should also try to develop satellite clubs, clubs for special interests, corporate clubs. DG John Susani has a goal of getting at least 100 new members by the end of September.
Governor John Susani will be visiting our club on Thursday, September 30, 2021. It would be greatly appreciated to have the whole board available to attend a smaller business meeting at 11:45 with the Governor. Please be there on time as this will be a brief meeting with him.
Please confirm that you will be attending both the special board meeting before and staying for the regular member meeting.
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
