Lieutenant Maihri Smeaton visited the regular meeting of December 2nd with Perth Amboy Kiwanis Club President, Ken Mayti, to challenge the Rotary Club to a one-day fundraising challenge to take on the Kiwanis Club of Perth Amboy.  Both clubs rang the bell to raise money for the Salvation Army of Perth Amboy on December 11th.  This year Rotary raised their Club best and exceeded the Kiwanian efforts, previous champions for 2020.

 

The Salvation Army is able to accept donations through this link:  https://salarmy.us/perthamboyredkettle if you, a friend or family member would have liked to join Rotarians in the challenge to assist the Salvation Army this season.

Rotarian Amy Krsienski and WHS Interact Club Teacher Scott Semens added turkeys to the Thanksgiving basket deliveries in November.  The Interact Club has been running a food drive annually for several years, and this year they offered Rotarians a chance to contribute.

Woodbridge High School Interact Club Members organized a large donation of goods as well as baskets for their community in addition to their schoolwork, sports and outside activities, and exemplified "Service Above Self" for Woodbridge Rotarians who happily donated some turkeys to help complete the baskets.

 

Middlesex Water Director of Communications and Vice President of Corporate Affairs Bernadette Sohler spoke at the regular meeting of Rotary WPA on November 4th.  Ms. Sohler is also Vice Chair of the Woodbridge Area Chamber of Commerce and exemplifies the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self" in her community involvement in Woodbridge Township.  Rotarians thanked her for sharing her time with lunch. fellowship and a classic, rotary mug.  Pictured left to right are Rotary Membership Chair Marta Darden, Bernadette Sohler and Club President for 2021-22, Monica Eppinger.