Guests & Speakers:
We had Scholarship recipients of the Nicholas & Anita Laganella Scholarship joined us!
very grateful students who shared their future educational and career plans.
It became obvious that our scholarship committee made excellent choices.
- Ms. Donnelly - 3rd year student of Nicholas & Anita Laganella Scholarship
- Ms. Pa’Lante 4th year recipient
Very bright and talented young ladies – and they both received our Rotary Magazine from our legendry Rotarian Lois Horowitz
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Bergen County Sheriff Officer Maritza with K-9 dog Troy.
The Bergen County Sheriff's Office is the largest law enforcement agency in the county and has a new K-9 dog 6-month-old Bloodhound called Troy.
Troy was a hit at our meeting. And he enjoyed his hotdog treat from Past president Diane Falcon!! Sheriff Officer gave a great presentation
Bloodhounds are highly specialized law enforcement K-9’s that trail humans. They have unique capabilities that no other K-9’s have and are known as the most effective K-9 at tracking human scent.
They are able to distinguish the scent trail of one human being from that of another, up to many hours and even days later, over vast distances.
A K-9 that can distinguish between the scent of the person sought by police and that of the general public will aid in expediting criminal investigations, locating lost or missing individuals in a timely fashion and minimizes the chance of the wrong person being tracked. Bloodhounds are utilized in some of the most high profile investigations involving missing persons and crimes.
This includes missing persons suffering from cognitive disabilities (Alzheimer’s, Autism, etc.), missing children and missing adults. Additionally, Bloodhounds are often used in criminal investigations involving serious crimes. In an area such as Maywood and Bergen County, where there is much human and vehicle contamination, Bloodhounds are highly effective and useful
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Club Adventure:
* RHINE RIVER CRUISE GETAWAY
Something we haven't done in a long, long time! We are looking into a club getaway. Our dear Rotarian Joe Lupo was kind enough to put together a trip package for all of us to look at.
We are looking at March 21-28, 2022. Joe talked briefly about it. The boat holds 196 guests. Invite your friends and family. This is a great way to get people interested in Rotary. This is how your current President Dawn Feorenzo got roped into the club! It's all about the fellowship.
Day 1 — Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Day 2 — Kinderdijk, The Netherlands
Monday, March 21, 2022
Day 3 — Cologne, Germany
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Day 4 — Koblenz, Germany / Rüdesheim, Germany
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Day 5 — Speyer, Germany
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Day 6 — Strasbourg, France
Friday, March 25, 2022
Day 7 — Breisach, Germany
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Day 8 — Basel, Switzerland
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Joe Lupo directly @ (973)5671294
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Announcements:
* Dr. Peter Kantzilieris Announced that two weeks ago we raised $920 for the veterans
* Camp Nejeda Walkthon: 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. They are having a Walkathon coming up on 9/26 that they need help with the walkathon.
WHY DO They WALK?
- Funds raised off-set nearly 50% of the cost of camp for ALL campers
- Provides over $100,000 annually in camperships for families with the greatest financial need to ensure that no child is turned away because of an inability to pay
- Supports programming needs, update aging equipment, pay awesome counseling staff who work tirelessly all summer to make the programs the amazing and empowering experience it is!
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* Happy dollars: this week and next week will be going toward a homeless veteran.
* National Night Out: The 2021 National Night Out festivities will be held on Tuesday, August 3rd between 3:00p.m. and 5:00p.m.at the Paramus Public Library. We are going to have a both - We need Volunteers and Rotary Magazines. This is a great way to promote our Club.
* OUR HONOREE GUEST Sheryl Halma Adamoff: The district is trying to improve communications, so they will once again have News Letters so we all can be on the same page.
Also, they are considering a proposal for subsidizing memberships for sibling, and spouses to improve memberships.
Please join us on July 29th , 2021
- Special Memorial Luncheon in Honor of Thomas Kourgelis, father of Jimmy Kourgelis, President of Seasons Catering. The Kourgelis Family and Seasons is a dear part of our Rotary Family therefore it is only fitting that we pay tribute to Tommy in this special way.
- All Rotarians and their guests will enjoy a wonderful luncheon for our normal cost of $22pp.
- Please RSVP no later than 7/26/2021.
- Please make sure to review Madame Past President Diane Falcone’s email for more details.
- We have invited the immediate family for a special dedication.
- Paramus Rotary will be dedicating one of three benches that will be placed at the entrance of Seasons.
February 6, 1938 - April 3, 2021
A very special thanks to Season’s staff for outstanding services
