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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.

Service Above Self Dinner Honors Elks Clubs in Woodbridge Township

November 14, 2024, was an incredible day filled with community, service, and generosity. The annual event honored one of the most active and impactful fraternal organizations in Woodbridge Township, the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks, which has two Clubs in Woodbridge Township, Woodbridge (Lodge #2116) and Colonia (Lodge #2282). Mayor John E. McCormac gave the opening address. The dinner was a resounding success, and we are deeply grateful to the Elks for joining us to accept the awards.

Sponsors of the dinner were:

Gold Sponsor: Access Self Storage
Silver Sponsor: Craig's Plumbing
Centerpiece Sponsor: Northfield Bank
Valet Sponsor: Sequoia Land Design and Maintenance.
Award Sponsor: Montecalvo & Bayshore Family of Companies.

The tricky tray baskets were outstanding, and the grand prizes added an extra layer of excitement. Every effort and donation contributed to support of a wonderful cause.

A Century of Service Celebrated!

On Friday, November 3, the Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy celebrated 100 years of service. Keynote speaker and Acting District Governor Dr. Julie Phelps gave a keynote address with an entertaining historical perspective, and Mayor John McCormac presented Club President Amy Krysienski with Proclamations from Woodbridge Township and the New Jersey State Assembly and Senate. Two Paul Harris Awards were presented, one to Elroy Darden, Past President and Area District Governor, and a posthumous Paul Harris Fellow was accepted by Foy Cooley, CEO of Access Storage and the spouse of award recipient Kenneth Wayne Cooley. Also recognized for longstanding Rotary service in Woodbridge and Perth Amboy were Ray Zirpolo, Ralph Winter, and John DeNoia with special mention of his role in the establishment and support of the Woodbridge Rotary Club Foundation scholarship fund.

Rotarians "Have-A-Heart" for We Feed Woodbridge in 2024

Members of Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy collected nearly 600 lbs of food for the Woodbridge Township “Have-A-Heart” Food Drive Challenge, which replenishes local pantries after the holidays every year. This year, each Rotarian gathered food from the list of items most needed by local pantries.

Isabel Munoz, Fran Ryan and Steve Youngman will lead Rotary Club of WPA

Isabel Munoz will serve as President of The Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy in 2024-25, having officially accepted the lead at an Installation Dinner on Thursday, July 25th. New District 7475 Governor Jeannie Tsukamoto presented a keynote address and the President's pin and a certificate and inducted two new members, Diana Nicolas and Craig Lehman. Amy Krysienski, received a Past President's pin and a plaque of appeciation.

Rotary W-PA supports Polio Plus

Rotarians of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy pledged $50/person to Polio Plus as part of their annual membership. Rotary District 7475 has provided a link for anyone who would like to donate now: endpol.io/give

Click HERE for and update on polio in 2022, and more information about the Rotary International effort to End Polio Now.

Update: Scholarship Applications for the Fall of 2024

Thank you to all students who have applied for scholarships the 2024-25 academic year. The application window is closed and succssful applicants were contacted with instructions to send their awards to their colleges or universities. Application for the 2025-26 academic year will be published on this site and available in Woodbridge High School Guidance Offices in January of 2025.