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2022-23 Red Bank Rotary Club Officers Installed on June 30 The Red Bank Rotary Club installed it's officers for the 2022-2023 Rotary year at a dinner meeting held on June 30 at the Navesink Country Club. The program was moderated by Honorary Rotarian Dr. Steve Sanfillipo. Barbara Mullen provided reflections of her experience of being a Red Bank Rotarian. Barbara found the experience of Rotary grounded her. She found nice people doing nice things. Friendship and the provision of good will to others reminded her what kindness triggers in the soul. Being kind can change someones day. You can be anything in this world, above all be kind. Outgoing President, Bill Donnelly, expressed gratitude for the work of outgoing Treasurer Robin Fitzmaurice. Robin had served as Club Treasurer for at least 10 years. The club has been blessed to have had her help. He wished Katie McAdoo, Incoming President the best of luck in this coming year'; he feels the Club is poised for success with new opportunities. Our keynote address was provided by Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna. Mayor Menna updated the club on the news of Red Bank, with an overview of the history of the downtown re- development of Red Bank and how it is coming together. He described the impact Red Bank Rotary Club has had in the evolution of Red Bank. Founding members such as Dr. James Parker provided relief for those in need through the works of Rotary in its 100 year history, always being open to all people. Club President Bill Donnelly and District Governor Chuck Watson presented two of our finest Rotarians, David Legg and Jay Schwartz, with the honor of being awarded Paul Harris Fellowships. David was honored for his leadership in facilitating clean water projects with the support of our Club and other clubs in District 7505. These projects have had a positive impact in the countries of Nicaragua and Guatemala and beyond. Jay was honored for his success in his pandemic presidential year. Jay's year exceeded his goal of one project per month (12) by organizing and executing over 22 projects. Jay's energy and commitment to FUN while helping others makes him an outstanding Rotarian. Thanks David and Jay for all you do! District Governor Chuck Watson installed this years officers- Katie McAdoo President, Ellie Tava Vice President/President Elect, Elliot Rappaport Treasurer and Bill Dickinson (in absentia) as Secretary. DG Chuck liberated Bill Donnelly from his role as President and Robin Fitzmaurice from her duties of Treasurer. Our incoming President, Katie McAdoo, shared her vision of what this year's Rotary Experience will offer our members-Service Outreach, a Community Needs Assessment, Social Events and Fund Raising. Announcements: - Hold the Date- The Community Needs Assessment Workshop with Partners is scheduled for Thursday morning, July 21, 9 AM at the Parish Center of St. Anthony's Church, Bridge Street, Red Bank. Please plan on attending and staying for a post Workshop debrief. NO REGULAR LUNCH MEETING ON THURSDAY, JULY 21.
Other items: - Mother's Pantries need to be checked and filled regularly, at least 1 x per week. "Go Bags" with supplies are available for Rotarians who would like to be added to a schedule to check the 3 current pantries in Red Bank- YMCA, Lunch Break, Salvation Army.
- We will continue conversation with Jay to assist in arranging travel and hosting for 5 Rotarian (couples- 10 people) from India in cooperation with the Northern District and our District. This is Friendship Exchange which Jay participated in when he went to India pre COVID.
Did you know...?ROTARY FLOAT IN TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE The Rotary International float in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade is undoubtedly the largest public relations project of the Rotary clubs of the United States and Canada. Since 1924 a Rotary float has been entered 18 times including every year since 1981. The famous Pasadena, California, parade is seen by an estimated 125 million people via worldwide television. Funds for the construction of the Rotary parade entry are voluntarily given by Rotarians and clubs in the U.S. and Canada. The cost of designing, constructing and flower covering a Rose Parade float begins at about $120,000. A multi-district Rotary committee in Southern California coordinates planning of the Rotary float and provides hundreds of volunteer hours of service. The Rotary float must portray the annual parade theme, usually depicting one of the worldwide service programs of Rotary International. Each New Year's Day, Rotarians take pride in seeing their attractive float and realize they have shared in its construction by contributing a dollar or two to this beautiful public relations project. |
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