Rotarians Host Bingo At Veterans Home

Members of the Paramus Rotary Club visited the residence of the New Jersey Veterans Home at Paramus and hosted an exciting hour or so of BINGO. It was a packed house of veterans all eager to win some $$$ and to welcome a break from their usual routine.  


 
Rotarians Host Bingo At Veterans Home Frederick Rohdieck 2024-03-05 05:00:00Z 0
Paramus Rotary Gala - Celebrating 75 Years of Giving Jeanine Corrubia 2023-12-08 05:00:00Z 0

Paramus Rotary at Paramus National Night Out 

On Tuesday August 1, 2023 members of the Paramus Rotary Club participated at the National Night Out event held on the grounds behind the Paramus Public Library and the Rotary Club of Paramus Band Shell, Gazebo, and Peace Park. 
It was a great opportunity to meet 100s of community members, participating areas businesses, community leaders, and members from many other community organizations. It was definitely another great way to share information about Rotary to inquiring attendees stopping at the Rotary Club of Paramus tent/table and hand out Rotary Brochures, Rotary themed coloring books & crayons, as well as candy, water, chips and glow sticks.  
It was a great information sharing opportunity and also……IT WAS FUN.
 
 
Paramus Rotary at Paramus National Night Out Fred Rohdieck 2023-08-13 04:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club Awards $30,000 in Scholarships Fred Rohdieck 2023-08-13 04:00:00Z 0
Paramus Rotary Interact Students Community Service Project Fred Rohdieck 2023-04-13 04:00:00Z 0
Paramus Rotary Club Golf Outing Fred Rohdieck 2023-04-07 04:00:00Z 0
Club Photo with President Dawn Robataille Feorenzo Sam Stone 2022-06-30 04:00:00Z 0
The Rotary Club of Paramus Receives  The Center for Hope and Safety’s Benefactor Award. Fred Rohdieck 2021-10-19 04:00:00Z 0
73RD ANNUAL PARAMUS ROTARY INSTALLATION DINNER 2021-06-17 04:00:00Z 0

Support the Paramus Rotary Club COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund.
 

The member of the Paramus Rotary Club have been doing great community service work during this pandemic by delivering dinners, masks and other PPE supplies 5 days a week to Health Care Workers and others caring for COVID-19 patients.
 
Here are some examples of the great work our Paramus Rotary Club members have been doing in the community during this pandemic.  
 
Thanks to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Chicken, Rotary Club members are delivering 100 dinners every
M-W-F. Additionally our members are also delivering supplies of masks and other PPE supplies to the staff at New Bridge Medical Center.
 
Additionally, thanks to fellow Rotarian and owner of the Fire and Oak Restaurant, out members are also supplying 100 lunches every Tues and Thurs. Along with these lunches our Rotary Club members are also delivering supplies of masks and PPE supplies. 
 
Deliveries are being made 5 days a week. 
 
The Paramus Rotary Club has also supplied masks and PPE supplies to Valley Hospital staff as well as staff of several area nursing homes.
 
Support the Paramus Rotary Club COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund.  Fred Rohdieck 2020-05-27 04:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club of Paramus Delivers Dinner - 100 Of Them To New Bridge Medical Center Fred Rohdieck 2020-04-27 04:00:00Z 0
Paramus Rotary Club donates to the Center of Hope and Safety. Fred Rohdieck 2020-04-23 04:00:00Z 0
Gift of Life Philippine's Mission Fred Rohdieck 2020-02-29 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club of Paramus Sponsors 4th Grade Spelling Bee Fred Rohdieck 2020-01-15 05:00:00Z 0
Great Project from the Paramus Rotary Club RotaKids Fred Rohdieck 2020-01-14 05:00:00Z 0
The Rotary Club of Paramus was once again highlighted in District 7490 Governor's Newsletter Frederick Rohdieck 2020-01-14 05:00:00Z 0

  PARAMUS HIGH SCHOOL HEART SCREENINGS - September 26-27, 2019 

Posted on Aug 26, 2019
  PARAMUS HIGH SCHOOL HEART SCREENINGS - September 26-27, 2019 
 
 We are pleased to announce that the FREE  Echocardiogram’s and Heart  Screenings for all Paramus High School students  are scheduled for September 26 and 27, 2019. This year the Heart Screenings/Echocardiograms are being offered to all students grades 9-12 in an effort to increase participation in this valuable life saving service project sponsored by the Paramus Rotary Club, Gift Of Life America, and the Sean Fisher Memorial Foundation.  
 
 We encourage all Paramus Rotarians and Paramus residents  with children in the school system to encourage their children and relatives to participate in this program. Since we first started doing the screenings in 2013, we have screened  more than 500 PHS students  and the  detection rate for students with heart abnormalities is alarmingly high at approximately 10% of those screened. 
PARAMUS HIGH SCHOOL HEART SCREENINGS - September 26-27, 2019 2019-08-26 04:00:00Z 0

ROTARY POLIO PLUS VIDEO WORLDWIDE UPDATE 

Posted by Nick Laganella on Aug 07, 2019
ROTARY POLIO PLUS  WORLDWIDE UPDATE VIDEO
 

It is important that the Paramus Rotary Club has the tools and tactics needed to fulfill Rotary Internationals goal of eradicating polio worldwide. We are  pleased to share with you two new videos that have been developed to help ensure that the  club is in-the-know about the global fight to eradicate polio and Rotary’s decades-long role in that effort.

These special programs on polio give background on the status of our efforts, provide historic insight into Rotary’s contribution, and outline the actions we can take to join together to end polio. We have come a long way since we started PolioPlus in 1985, but we still have work to do, and we need your help in empowering Rotarians in our  club to join the fight.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE videos

ROTARY POLIO PLUS VIDEO WORLDWIDE UPDATE Nick Laganella 2019-08-07 04:00:00Z 0

PARAMUS ROTARY 2019-2020 YEAR OFF TO GREAT START!

Posted by Nicholas Laganella II & Fred Rohdieck on Jul 22, 2019
 
Great start to Paramus Rotary Club's first meeting of the 2019-2020 year. Our guests included 6 of our very grateful  recent Scholarship students who shared their future educational and career plans. It became very obvious that our scholarship committee made excellent choices. 

Pictured with the students is Immediate Past President Diane Vasile-Falcone, as well as Emil Geering and Nick Laganella, both who helped fund several of the Scholarships awarded this Year.
 
PARAMUS ROTARY 2019-2020 YEAR OFF TO GREAT START! Nicholas Laganella II & Fred Rohdieck 2019-07-22 04:00:00Z 0

PARAMUS ROTARY CLUB ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC- EDGEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB- MAY 21, 2019 - 10:00 AM

Posted by Nicholas Laganella II

 The Paramus Rotary Club Annual Golf Classic is being held at Edgewood Country Club on May 21, 2019.  This year the event will benefit the Caryl and Jimmy Kourgelis Fund for the New Center of Integrated Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse. 

Please join us in supporting this important Charity  along with many other Paramus Rotary Club Projects. For more information, please see the attached brochure or call Richard Siniscalchi at 201-618-9010 or Mitch Saferstein at 201-819-6432. Thank you  for your generosity, support, and participation to make this a great event for Jimmy and Caryl and for helping to mitigate the epidemic that is plaguing our country now surrounding substance abuse.

 

PARAMUS ROTARY CLUB ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC- EDGEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB- MAY 21, 2019 - 10:00 AM Nicholas Laganella II 2019-03-26 04:00:00Z 0
FRED ROHDIECK MASTER OF CEREMONIES FOR THANK YOU ROTARY NIGHT Nick Laganella 2018-09-02 04:00:00Z 0
RAYMOND R. WELLS BANDSHELL DEDICATION CEREMONY & THANK YOU PARAMUS ROTARY NIGHT HELD ON JULY 30, 2018 Nick Laganella 2018-09-01 04:00:00Z 0

Radian Edition Thursday, July 09, 2020

Posted by Jean Javadeia
 
Rotary Club of Paramus Meeting of Thursday July 09, 2020
 
 
Paramus Rotary Club  resumes their weekly meetings for the New Rotary Year.  We had a zoom social for everyone to catch up with each other.
 
 
 
 
 
President Peter Kantzilieris and his Board wish everyone at the Rotary Club of Paramus a Happy and Healthy New Rotary Year!
 
 
~ ANNOUNCEMENTS ~
~ Our next general meeting will be July 16, 2020 at the Paramus Library grounds.  This will be an in-person meeting, first of it's kind since February.  Hoping to see everyone there.
Radian Edition Thursday, July 09, 2020 Jean Javadeia 2018-07-16 04:00:00Z 0
Maryann Siniscalchi Valentine’s Day Brunch and Tricky Tray Nick Laganella 2017-12-13 05:00:00Z 0
TEST STORY 2017-12-04 05:00:00Z 0
PARAMUS HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR TO PERFORM CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT PRC MEETING THURSDAY 12/7/17 2017-12-04 05:00:00Z 0
PARAMUS ROTARY CLUB MYANMAR HUMANITARIAN CLEAN WATER PROJECT 2017-03-13 04:00:00Z 0
Myanmar Safe Water Project Seeks Partners Sam Stone 2016-12-06 05:00:00Z 0
This is what Rotary is all about. Fred Rohdieck 2016-09-23 04:00:00Z 0

Paramus Rotary Club holds  Food Drives to Benefit the Rotary Military Family Assistance Center and the Paramus Veterans Food Bank.

Posted by Fred Rohdieck and Nick Laganella
 The Paramus Rotary Club held two Food Drives to benefit the Rotary Military Family Assistance Center and the Paramus Veterans Food Bank.
 
The first drive occurred on September 10, 2016 and A second Food Drive was held on June 17, 2017 which yielded Tons and tons of food for both food banks. 
 
The Two  Food Drives held at the Paramus Shop-Rite during the Paramus Rotary Club 2016-2017 year collected food with a value of more than $39000. 
 
 
Paramus Rotary Club holds  Food Drives to Benefit the Rotary Military Family Assistance Center and the Paramus Veterans Food Bank. Fred Rohdieck and Nick Laganella 2016-09-13 04:00:00Z 0

Rotarians enjoyed the Summer Lobster Bake

Posted by Fred Rohdieck on Aug 29, 2016
Rotarians enjoyed the Summer Lobster Bake at Paramus Rotary Club President Nick Laganella home.
In addition to “Is it the TRUTH - Is it FAIR to all concerned? - Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS? - Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?”…. “Remember to have FUN”!
   
 
  
 
  
 
    
 
   
 
 
Rotarians enjoyed the Summer Lobster Bake Fred Rohdieck 2016-08-29 04:00:00Z 0

Scholarship Recipients Visit - Rotary at Nation Night Out

Posted by Fred Rohdieck on Aug 08, 2016
Paramus Rotary Club Scholarship recipients shared how their scholarships supported their college experiences and activities. 
 
Erica DePasquale is the recipient of the Nicholas Laganella Memorial Scholarship
Alyssa Nungra is the recipient of the Assunta Laganella Memorial Scholarship
 
 
  
 
Annika Nunfra is is the recipient of the Ruth Gray Memorial Scholarship.
Lindsay Carpenter is the recipient of the Nicholas Laganella Memorial Scholarship 
 
    
 
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PARAMUS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
 
Paramus National Night Out is an event that enhances the relationship between neighbors, community organizations, community minded businesses, and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.
This event, held on Tuesday, August 2nd provided a great opportunity to bring police and the community together under a positive circumstance.
Of course the Paramus Rotary Club was well represented by Rotarians Lydia Kievit, LenLoPinto, Fred Rohdieck, and Honorary Rotarian Donna Perkosky.
Visitors to the Rotary table received information brochures, Rotary Coloring Book, and their choice from many taste treats.
A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL. 
 
  
Scholarship Recipients Visit - Rotary at Nation Night Out Fred Rohdieck 2016-08-08 04:00:00Z 0

New Story July 04 2016

Posted by Fred Rohdieck on Jul 04, 2016
 
Paramus Rotary Club Helped Paramus In Celebrating July 4th Independence Day
Paramus Rotary Club Members Participated
in Paramus July 4th Parade

 
 
 
 
Paramus Rotary Club Sponsored the Paramus Community Orchestra.
Seen here at the Paramus Sports Complex on July 3
leading up to the evening’s fireworks display.
 
 
 
 
We celebrate the Declaration of Independence for two reasons. It represents an official severing of ties between the original 13 colonies and the rule of Great Britain.
But it also represents the core of our beliefs, the very makeup of our identity as citizens of the U.S. Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence,
combined a rich a history of ideas and eloquently presented them to the then
King of Great Britain along with a list of grievances.
 
 
New Story July 04 2016 Fred Rohdieck 2016-07-04 04:00:00Z 0

Rotary Club Meeting of Thursday June 30, 2016...and MORE

Posted by Fred Rohdieck on Jun 30, 2016
 Paramus Rotary Club Meeting of Thursday, June 30, 2016 ...and MORE
 
What a day for the Paramus Rotary Club!!
 
Thursday, June 30th, 2016 was the last weekly meeting under the leadership of President 2015-2016 Jay Leone...it was anything but "usual" as you can see from the following photos. While the Powerpoint presentation was "reporting" on the July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 weekly meetings and events, President Jay unveiled several surprises. First came the quick end of the formal meeting with the opening of the stage curtain and the start of a DJ and dancing. Shortly after a few songs came the next unveiling. The sliding doors at the back of the room opened and there was a display fit for a "wedding reception".
  
 
  
 
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 There were also some VERY SPECIAL guests attending today meeting.
 
One of the many Rotary crowning achievements is the Gift of Life program which has saved the lives of over 27000 worldwide. This program began in 1974 with the very first heart surgery on then 5 year old Grace Agwaru from Uganda. Today, in 2016, we were visited by Grace as well as the creator of the Gift of Life initiative Robby Donno, and the current Rotary International Gift of Life program director Rob  Raylman. 
Pictured here are our club's own Mr. Gift of Life Ray Hough with Grace Agwaru with a $10,000 check from the Paramus Rotary Club for the Gift of Life Program.
Also pictured is most current Gift of Life recipient, her family, Ray, Robby, Rob, as well as others from the Paramus Rotary Club associated with the Gift of Life program. 
 
 
 
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Two Paramus Rotary Club members are honored for their extra ordinary contributions to the Paramus Rotary Club.
 
Pictured is President Jay presenting the Presidents Award 2016 to Mr. Marty Diamond. Also pictured is the Paramus Rotary Club's "Godfather" Mr.. Ray Wells as he was the recipient of the his pin for 52 Years of Perfect Attendance. 
 
 
 
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This evening was also the summer of 2016 first performance of the Paramus Community Orchestra thanks to the sponsorship of the Paramus Rotary Club and the Paramus Public Library. Pictured at the performance are Paramus Rotarian Fred Rohdieck and Rotarian & Director of the Paramus Library Len LoPinto...along with a large audience of appreciative concert attendees.
 
  
 
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This was also an amazing week for our RYLA students.
 
RYLA 2016 ran from this past Sunday to Wednesday and the Paramus Rotary Club had four PHS students participating. Quote received today from them..."On such a high from RYLA in many ways that cannot be described in words..." Not only did WE have our four 2016 students there but we also had one of our 2014 RYLA students David Edelstein participating as a Servant Leader.
 
Pictured are David (center) and our 2016 Paramus Rotary Club's RYLAteers taken at the closing ceremonies this past Wednesday evening. It will be great to hear about their experiences when they visit us after returning back to school in the fall.
 
 
 
 
Rotary Club Meeting of Thursday June 30, 2016...and MORE Fred Rohdieck 2016-06-30 04:00:00Z 0

RYLA - Rotary District 9470 - Camp Started Today

Posted by Fred Rohdieck on Jun 26, 2016
What a great way to spend early Sunday morning at New Jersey City University welcoming high school juniors from all over northern New Jersey to this week's RYLA camp. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership training program for young people, run by local clubs - in this case the program is sponsored by the Rotary clubs in district 7490. Our Paramus Rotary Club sponsored 4 Paramus High School students. As co-chair of our RYLA committee it was a pleasure to be among those who interviewed so many great candidates. Only wish there was more room in camp so that we could have selected more. Attendees come back to us each year saying how their RYLA experience was "life changing". Let the fun begin!
 
There to welcome everyone and direct them to registration.
 
RYLA participants just completing registration
 
Rotary District 7490 Governor Peter Wells
welcoming all the participants as the
RYLA program begins. Program runs
from Sunday - Wednesday
 
 
RYLA - Rotary District 9470 - Camp Started Today Fred Rohdieck 2016-06-26 04:00:00Z 0

New Story June 17 2016

Posted by Fred Rohdieck on Jun 16, 2016
The very special guest speaker at the Paramus Rotary Club Meeting Thursday, June 16, 2016 was Dana Spett the Executive Director for Pony Power Therapies at Three Sisters Farm in Mahwah, New Jersey. Pony Power is an organization that has been supported in the past by the Paramus Rotary Club…but this is Dana’s first in-person presentation at one of our meetings.
 
 

Pony Power Therapies is a non-profit organization giving special needs and at-risk children and adults a unique opportunity to ride, care for and interact with horses. Their riding and non-riding activities enhance individuals’ physical, social and emotional well-being in a safe, nurturing farm environment.

Pony Power Therapies was founded in 2000 (in Paramus) to provide horse-assisted activities to children and adults with a broad spectrum of developmental, physical and emotional disabilities. A lifelong equestrian, Founder and Executive Director Dana Spett discovered therapeutic horseback riding while researching alternative therapies for one of her daughters with mild special needs.

In 2005, Pony Power transitioned to a 501(c)3 organization to meet the increasing needs of the community, and now serves as Bergen County’s only facility providing horse-assisted activities for special needs populations.

Since 2000, they have provided horse-assisted activities to children and adults with a broad spectrum of developmental and physical disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, visual impairments and traumatic brain injury.

They also serve individuals, families and groups facing a range of life challenges, such as those dealing with trauma and loss, substance abuse and recovery, eating disorders, anxiety and depression, relationship and social issues, parenting challenges and more. 

They currently serve 190 children and adults per week with a staff of 12 and about 150 volunteers. Their clients range from the youngest 2 ½ year old to their oldest at age 88.

Pony Power is home to 18 seasoned therapy horses and ponies. All of their horses and ponies have been donated or rescued…and each exhibits an understanding of the significance of the new responsibility with which they have been entrusted.

 
  

On a physical level, the riding helps participants strengthen and develop muscles and hone balance and motor control. Emotionally, riders develop a sense of responsibility and respect for an animal, learn problem-solving skills and develop an increased ability to focus. The unique relationships riders develop with the horse can lead to increased confidence, patience and self-esteem, as well as foster feelings of independence and pride.

During each 30-minute session, riders are paired with one Pony Power Instructor, and two trained volunteers. Each session focuses on one of six key life skills, including safety, communication, setting boundaries, critical thinking, social skills and responsibility. 

 

To find out more about Pony Power Therapies please visit www.ponypowernj.org

They are always looking for more volunteers and donations.

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It was also GREAT to have MaryAnn Siniscalchi back at our meetings and having her as this week’s greeter!

 
 
 
PLEASE JOIN US THIS JULY 4TH AND PARTICIPATE WITH YOUR FELLOW PARAMUS ROTARY CLUB MEMBERS IN THE PARAMUS INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
 
Please contact us and say “yes I’ll be there” as part of the Paramus Rotary Club’s July 4th Parade contingency. Email committee chair Fred Rohdieck at fredroh@aol.com OR sign up next few weeks at our Thursday afternoon meeting.
 
New Story June 17 2016 Fred Rohdieck 2016-06-16 04:00:00Z 0

30th Annual Career Day a big Success !

Posted by Nicholas Laganella on Apr 14, 2016
Nearly 400 were present for the 30th Annual Paramus High School Career Day held at Seasons in Washington Township. Paramus Police Chief Ken Ehrenburg gave an excellent inspirational Speech urging our nearly  300 students not to watch reality TV and to concentrate on society and becoming an active and productive member of it through their career choices. 
30th Annual Career Day a big Success ! Nicholas Laganella 2016-04-14 04:00:00Z 0