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.    
 
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Woodbridge Rotary Welcomes  Rotarian from Nigeria

Isabel Muñoz, Rotary WPA President for 2024-25, welcomed Helen of Rotary Nigeria District 9126 and presented a banner from the Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Club.  Helen attended the Club meeting as a guest, and mentioned that one of the service projects of Nigerian Rotary Clubs in her district is to support orphanages and clean water projects. 
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2024-25:  The Magic of Rotary

 
RI President Stephanie Urchick celebrates the magic of Rotary. She says members create that magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member of Rotary.  Click HERE or on the image above to hear the President's address and to learn more about the theme for this year's Rotary International activities.
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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.  
 
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Apply Now! Rotary Club Foundation Is Accepting Scholarship Applications for the Fall of 2024

The Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Foundation has released an application for college scholarships for Woodbridge Township students which can be downloaded by clicking HERE.  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.
 
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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.
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Salvation Army Challenge 2023 Accepted
 

 
The Rotary Club has accepted the annual challenge to a one-day fundraising challenge to take on the Kiwanis Club this holiday season.  Both clubs will have a day to ring the bell and raise money for the Salvation Army of Perth Amboy.  Visit Walmart in Woodbridge on Rt. 9 between 10 am and 6 pm on Saturday, December 9th, and make a donation to help the needy--and help your fellow Rotarians defeat the Kiwanians.
Salvation Army Challenge 2023 Accepted  Monica Eppinger 2023-11-17 05:00:00Z 0
Coming Soon! Rotary Club Foundation Will Release Scholarship Applications for the Fall of 2024  2023-11-17 05:00:00Z 0

New RI President McINnally will "Create Hope in the World"

 
 
 
Newly installed President Gordon R. McInally addressed Rotarians around the world with a challenge to create hope in the world with a focus on promoting peace and supporting mental health efforts.  View the 8-minute video to hear his address.
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Rotary WPA "Serves Up Knowledge" with Chamber BORC

 
On Thursday, January 19, Rotary WPA sponsored the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce Business Owner Resource Center (BORC) Lunch and Learn event by inviting Chamber members and interested business owners and entrepreneurs to a regular Rotary Club meeting.  Not only was the Chamber able to share the intent and schedule of 2023 monthly BORC events, but attendees were also informed about Rotary International and the opportunity to serve that can be fulfilled as a Rotarian in the Woodbridge Metro Area.

 
Rotary WPA "Serves Up Knowledge" with Chamber BORC 2023-01-22 05:00:00Z 0

Salvation Army Fundraising Challenge has  begun

 
The Kettle Season has started and the Perth Amboy Kiwanis serving the Greater Raritan Bay Area rang bells on December 10th at ShopRite in a Woodbridge. For the past three years Kiwanians have participated in a friendly competition with the Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy which collected for the Salvation Army at Walmart in Woodbridge.  Pictured is Rotarian…Santa! who showed up at Walmart on behalf of the Rotary Club. 
 
And as part of our campaign to raise $30,000, we also have a virtual kettle that is part of our overall goal. You can contribute and help us kick off the Salvation Army kettle season by simply clicking the link below:
 
Thank you in advance for your generous support ❤️
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Rotary International President Jennifer Jones Announes New Theme

 
Rotary International President Jennifer Jones wants members to imagine the possibilities in the change they can make to transform the world.
 
Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, revealed the 2022-23 presidential theme, Imagine Rotary, as she urged people to dream big and harness their connections and the power of Rotary to turn those dreams into reality.
 
Click HERE to visit Rotary District 7475 for more information about new RI President Jennifer Jones and her plans for the Rotary year.
Rotary International President Jennifer Jones Announes New Theme 2022-07-16 04:00:00Z 0

Woodbridge Rotary Club Foundation Awards $50,000 in Scholarships

The Woodbridge Rotary Foundation awarded scholarships in the amount of $50,000 to thirty-four students in Woodbridge Township for the 2022-2023 school year in June.  This scholarship opportunity has been made available to senior high school and college students who live in Woodbridge Township and who are pursuing a post-high school full-time course of study at an accredited college, university, trade school, or other educational institution.
 
Applications for the 2023-2024 school year will be released in January of 2023.
 
 
Woodbridge Rotary Club Foundation Awards $50,000 in Scholarships 2022-07-16 04:00:00Z 0

Connecting and Educating -- World Malaria Day 2022


        
 
Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Rotarian Francoise “Riisa” Kauzya, who is from Uganda, mentioned a district in Uganda in need of medical attention and supplies. When her appeal in April of 2022 to Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Rotarians for $500 was approved, Riisa was encouraged to ask Ugandan Rotarians to match her request to help purchase malaria testing kits and medication for 75 people at a camp scheduled for World Malaria Day, April 25th.  Her success on both shores was a success for Nyabushenyi Health Center II, Uganda, Sub Saharan Africa.
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Connecting and Educating -- World Malaria Day 2023


        
 
Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Rotarian Francoise “Riisa” Kauzya, who is from Uganda, mentioned a district in Uganda in need of medical attention and supplies for World Malaria Day, April 25, 2023. Riisa's appeal to Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Rotarians for support was approved. Her success on both shores was a success for Nyabushenyi Health Center II, Uganda, Sub Saharan Africa.
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Apply Now! Rotary Club Foundation Is Accepting Scholarship Applications for the Fall of 2022

The Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Foundation has released an application for college scholarships for Woodbridge Township students which can be downloaded by clicking HERE.  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.
 
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Coming Soon! Rotary Club Foundation Will Release Scholarship Applications for the Fall of 2022

The Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Foundation will release the application for scholarships the second week of March.  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.
 
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WHS Interact Club Include Rotarians in Annual Thanksgiving 
Activities

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.
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Rotarians are Victorious in Holiday Challenge Service Project

 
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.
Rotarians are Victorious in Holiday Challenge Service Project Monica Eppinger 2021-12-11 05:00:00Z 0

Middlesex Water's Bernadette Sohler Addressed Rotarians

 
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.
Middlesex Water's Bernadette Sohler Addressed Rotarians 2021-11-13 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary Heroes Project Awards Conferred

  
Area Governor and Past Club President Elroy Darden presented the Heroes Project Award to three Woodbridge Township first responders as part of the Township commemoration of 9/11 on Friday, September 10, at 6 pm, at the Memorial Grounds between Woodbridge High School and Woodbridge Main Library.
 
 
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RIP Dov Ehrlich

 
Rotary Club #5677 mourns the passing of Rotarian and Rotary Club Foundation Chairman Dov Ehrlich, who was memorialized at the District Conference on May 11th, 2021. 
 
Most recently, Dov was the Foundation Chairman, and served the Rotary Club well in its mission to provide annual scholarships for higher education to Woodbridge Township students in the amount of $35,000 per year.  Below are his additional contributions to the Club:
 
Club Foundation Chair (2021-22)
Club Foundation Chair (2020-21)
Club Membership Chair (2019-20)
Club Foundation Chair (2019-20)
Club President (2011-12)
Club President (1998-99)
Member (Since 2005)
 
Dov was named a Paul Harris Fellow twice:
PHF+1 (2018)
PHF (2007)
 
 
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Raquel Minot of Greenway Family Success Center


Raquel Minott from the Greenway Family Success Center was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of W-PA meeting on May 6th.  Raquel offered information on walk-in appointments that are now available at the Woodbridge Township Health Center.  Click HERE for more information.  
 
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Rotarians "Have-A-Heart" in 2022

Members of Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy rallied in February to collect food for the Woodbridge Township “Have-A-Heart” Food Drive Challenge, which replenishes pantries after the holidays every year.  Special thanks go to Rotarian Ralph Winter for gathering two large donations of food that exceeded the 214 pounds.
 
Food was gathered by "We Feed Woodbridge," which replenished local pantries.  Peter Barcelona, Director of "We Feed Woodbridge," visited the Club in March to thank Club Members for donations over the years, as well as to update the Club on hunger in the Woodbridge and Perth Amboy area.
  
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Rotarians "Have-A-Heart" 2021-02-27 05:00:00Z 0

Apply Now! Rotary Club Foundation Is Accepting Scholarship Applications for the Fall of 2021

The Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Foundation has released an application for college scholarships for Woodbridge Township students which can be downloaded by clicking HERE.  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.
 
Apply Now! Rotary Club Foundation Is Accepting Scholarship Applications for the Fall of 2021 2021-02-05 05:00:00Z 0 #Scholarship2021

Rotary Foundation Awards 25 Scholarships

The Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Foundation has awarded scholarships in the amount of $38,000 to twenty-five students in Woodbridge Township.  This scholarship opportunity was made available to senior high school students of 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.
 
“These are different times but the needs are still there. We are proud and happy that we can help some of our students.” commented Dov Ehrlich, Foundation Committee Chairperson.
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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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Rotary W-PA supports Polio Plus MFE 2020-05-20 04:00:00Z 0 2020-21 Speakers,Julie Ann Juliano,Polio Plus

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 13th.  
 
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.
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Superintendent Connected with Rotarians

Dr. Robert Zega shared details of the Woodbridge Township School District Referendum that is the subject of a Special Election on March 10, from 2-8 pm.  Information is available on the School Board website by clicking HERE.
 
 
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Rotarians 1: Kiwanis 0: Salvation Army Wins!

 
On December 14th, the Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy accepted the challenge to raise more funds than the local Kiwanis Club as both clubs assisted The Salvation Army of Perth Amboy.  Our Club raised $6 more, but more importantly, doubled the success of the day for the Salvation Army.  Thanks to Amy, Marta, Elroy and his beautiful Grands, Dov, Ray, Erin Zirpolo, Guest Speaker Michelle E. Dickinson, Riisa (who pulled a double shift) and Monica for taking time out of their busy holiday season to help.
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Salvation Army challenge accepted

 
Lieutenant Maihri Smeaton visited the meeting of December 5th to challenge the Rotary Club to a one-day fundraising challenge to take on the Kiwanis Club.  Both clubs will have a day to ring the bell and raise money for the Salvation Army of Perth Amboy.  Visit Wallmart in Woodbridge on Rt. 9 between 10 am and 6 pm on Saturday, December 14th, and make a donation to help the needy--and help your fellow Rotarians defeat the Kiwanians.
Salvation Army challenge accepted Monica Eppinger 2019-12-10 05:00:00Z 0

Break Into Your Life

 
Michelle E. Dickinson, local author and a TED speaker, addressed the Rotary Club about Mental Health Advocacy and Strategy.  Her tactic was to discuss her own journey which started with growing up with a mother who was bi-polar. Visit https://www.michelleedickinson.com/ to learn more about Michelle's story and life.  A copy of  Breaking Into My Life (2018) by Michelle E. Dickinson was donated to the public library for all to read by Ray Zirpolo, and Michelle graciously signed the copy. 
 
Break Into Your Life Monica Eppinger 2019-12-10 05:00:00Z 0

Mayor McCormac Addresses Rotary Club

 
Mayor John E. McCormac addressed the Rotary Club of W-PA as the first scheduled guest speaker of the year on Thursday, October 17th.  Rotarians and guests were informed on the progress of improvements to the schools, infrastructure, senior housing, and the Township's economic growth and development.  The Mayor was Club President Elroy Darden's first guest speaker of his term. Elroy has pledged to continue the tradition of connecting the Club with engaging monthly speakers in the metro Woodbridge and Perth Amboy area.
 
Mayor McCormac Addresses Rotary Club 2019-10-21 04:00:00Z 0

DG Ray Freaney Inducts Three New Members

District Governor (DG) Ray Freaney inducted three new Rotarians this year on his Woodbridge-Perth Amboy visit during in ambitious tour of the 82 Clubs in Rotary District 7475.  The Rotary Club welcomed (left to right) Amy Krysienski, Business Development Officer for RSI Bank,  Nancy Drumm, Township Councilwoman-at-Large and Chamber of Commerce  Membership Director,  and Marta Lefsky Darden, Director of Planning and Development in Woodbridge Township.
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Elroy Darden will take the lead as Rotary Club President for 2019-2020 2019-06-20 04:00:00Z 0 #RotaryClubofWoodbridge-PerthAmboy

Connecting and educating to eradicate malaria

Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Rotarian Francoise “Riisa” Kauzya, who is from Uganda, mentioned a district in Uganda in need of medical attention and supplies. When her appeal in April of 2019 to Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Rotarians for $300 was approved, Riisa was encouraged to ask Ugandan Rotarians to match her request to help purchase malaria testing kits and medication for 350 people at a camp scheduled for World Malaria Day, April 25th.  Her success on both shores was a success for Nyabushenyi Health Center II, Uganda, Sub Saharan Africa.
Connecting and educating to eradicate malaria 2019-05-28 04:00:00Z 0 #Eradicatemalaria,#Zeromalariastartswithme

Sponsoring educational activities

 
 
 
The Woodbridge Rotary Club Foundation sponsored Township Middle School -District Spelling Bee on Wednesday, May 17th. Language Arts/English in all five middle schools hosted their own spelling bees.  The top two spellers from each class were selected to participate in the school-wide spelling bee. 
Congratulations to:
1st Place Speller—Prineh Lochawala, 6th grade Iselin Middle School
2nd Place Speller—Emma Downes, 8th grade Colonia Middle School
3rd Place Speller—Kasey Desuza, 8th grade Fords Middle School
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Woodbridge HS Interact Club donates 66 Thanksgiving Dinners 2018-11-21 05:00:00Z 0 #RotaryClubofWoodbridge-PerthAmboy,#Woodbridge HS Interact
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