Vol 1, Issue 5 (July 3, 2020) (Jul 03, 2020)

Welcome New District Governor M. Ann Walko

District Governor M. Ann Walko will visit Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy on Thursday, July 23, at 12:15 for a special meeting.

Everyone is a Winner

Rotary District 7475 and Raffle Chair Bob Button, who we met at a Zoom Meeting in June expressed gratitude to all participants in the 50/50 Raffle which was drawn on June 25th. A record number of clubs participated and sold a record number of tickets.

Congratulations to Ralph Winter whose ticket was drawn for a third place prize of $110.00. The Rotary Club of W-PA received a check for $390.00, which will be donated to local charities, with thanks to all of our members who participated at the Club Meeting of June 18th.

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Apply Now! 2020 Foundation Scholarship Application

Update 7-1-2020 Due to the statewide response to COVID19 the application deadline has been extended. Applications are now under review for the 2020-2021 School Year, but the Rotarians will accept applications until the scholarship funds are awarded--APPLY TODAY!

The Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Foundation has released an application for college scholarships for Woodbridge Township students. Click HERE to download the 2020 Application. This scholarship opportunity will be made available to senior high school and college students from Woodbridge Township who are pursuing a post-high school full-time course of study at an accredited college, university, trade school, or other educational institution.

Virtual District Meetings Invite All to Attend!

During this time of uncertainty and the need for social distancing, new District Governor Anne Walko invites all Rotarians in the District to participate in a weekly online Zoom meeting on Tuesdays. There will be a minimum of two monthly meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 pm. The meeting on the 2nd Tuesday will be a general Rotary meeting and the meeting on the 4th Tuesday will be the District 7475 Leadership meeting and all Rotarians are invited to participate. Meetings are also open to prospective members who have an interest in learning more about Rotary. For security purposes, advance registration is required for each meeting. Once you register you will receive log on information. Save that information you will need it to sign onto the meeting. of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy who attend a virtual District meeting are eligible for make-up meeting credit--let us know if you attend.

Meeting Schedule and Registration Links - Click HERE to Check Back Soon for Dates and Topics

COVID19 response assists We Feed Woodbridge

Business owner Frank P. of Dominic’s Italian Restaurant in Avenel and Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy worked with We Feed Woodbridge and Councilwoman Debbie Meehan to deliver 120, hot and generous meals to seniors, as well as treat the food pantry volunteers and staff to a meal, the week of April 13^th.

Rotary District 7475 also awarded Woodbridge Rotarians a shipment of pre-packaged dry goods for family meals that were delivered to St. Anthony of Padua on May 2nd by our Club. Click HERE to see some pictures from the pick-up point. The Rotary District Foundation has further awarded the Woodbridge Rotarians for their sponsorship of meal deliveries to help with a COVID19 Emergency Relief Grant of $1,000 to continue with assistance to food pantries—so more to come!

For more information about the Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy contact Club President Elroy Darden, edarden01@aol.com. Call Dominic’s Italian Restaurant at (732) 726-3355 which is open for lunch and dinner pick-up.

Rotary International Partners with Habitat for Humanity and Toastmasters International

Rotary International and Habitat for Humanity International announced the two organizations’ formal partnership (https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-partners-habitat-humanity) in October 2017, as the two reputable humanitarian organizations’ values are very much aligned in serving our communities around the globe. A win-win for both organizations, the collaboration yields numerous benefits at the local level.

Another partnership has emerged in 2020 is with Toastmasters International. The ongoing relationship between the two organizations will begin at the grassroots level with local club members learning and working together. Additionally, Toastmasters will create a set of eight structured communication and leadership development courses for Rotary with a phased roll-out that will be available in English in 2020, and in more languages in 2021.

“Collaborating with Toastmasters will provide our members with even more opportunities to develop and improve their leadership and communication skills,” said John Hewko, general secretary and CEO of Rotary International. “In turn, members of Toastmasters can connect with more people, take advantage of new speaking and learning opportunities, and make a difference in their communities through Rotary.”

Thursdays at 12:15 PM

Dominic's Italian Restaurant

453 Avenel Street
Avenel, NJ 07001
United States of America

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