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Welcome back President Diane! We are happy you are feeling better.
Past President, Sam Stone presented $3600 check to Rabbi Yossi Ives, President of Technical International Development. It is a 10 year old mission organization that specializes in better healthcare for mothers and babies. This project is a part of a Global Grant. The money will be used to purchase a prenatal monitoring machine. We look forward to having the Rabbi return at a later date to hear more about this great program.
Lobster & Clam Bake Party - Joe and Sonia Laureni will be hosting their annual Lobster & Clam Bake on Sunday, December 2nd from 2:00-5:00 at the Paramus Elks Club. Entertainment will be "The Levins". Reserve tickets by email: jlaureni@yahoo.com or by phone 201-390-3470. Cost is $60.00 - For more details, contact Ray Hough
BINGO
2018 - Dec. 3
2019 - Monday, Feb. 4 & April 8
Blood Drive - January 17 -- Schedule your time slot to come donate. The Blood Mobile will be in Season's parking lot for most of the day. For more details, contact Bridget Schindo Cell/201-803-8920 or email bschindo@cbsblood.org
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The nominating committee has announced the nominations for the 2019-2020 year to serve under President Fred Rohdieck.
President-Elect - Peter Kantzilieris
Vice President - Dawn Feorenzo
Secretary - Jessica Witmer
Assistant Secretary - Franchesta Dacres
Treasurer - Barry Fowler
Assistant Treasurer - Ray Hough
Sergeant-at-Arms - Lydia Banes-Kievit
Directors (6) - Debbie Cibelli, Klas Kaglid, Jay Leone, Joe Lupo, Elaine Rovetto, Rich Siniscalchi
Trustees at Large for Rotary Foundation - Jay Leone (2nd Term) and Samuel Stone (1st Term)
Anyone seeking to place any additional nominations should contact Chip Philibosian prior to Dec. 1. Elections to take place on December 13.
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Meet-Up Program - We continue to get visitors from our Meet-up app. online. This is a social media app that allows people to see what is going on around them and if so, choose to come to a meeting to check us out. Please make sure if you see an unfamiliar face to say hello and make them feel welcomed.
Our fireside meetings were well attended and we had some very active discussions. All highlights will be looked into and a plan of action will be worked on.
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EVA'S KITCHEN - Gregory Floyd 973-523-6220 www.evasvillage.org
There is no wrong door at Eva's...
Eva's and Rotary are connected by 1) fighting disease, 2) serving mother's and children to they can heal and have a happy, healthy life and 3) grow the local economy. The village has helped thousands of individuals through their Recovery + Medical, Food + Housing and Education + Training programs.
The kitchen served 523,000 meals last year. They serve 1300 daily meals (breakfast and lunch). Mommy and me program has 30 moms and 52 kids. They receive a caseworker, medical, food, babysitter and help with job search. 103 men are in recovery. Addicts and homeless get served by 3500 volunteers. They do not need to get up and get their food. Serving them helps keep their dignity. 320 clients are given assistance with resumes, interview skills, and job searches through their Workforce Developemnt Program. One way Eva's helps build the economy is with their culunary school. They have trained over 147 chefs over 4 years. Free medical and dental clinic is also available to them. 1/2 of Eva's staff of 200 were recovered addicts or homeless. Free tours are available. Volunteers are always welcomed.