How've you been? We miss seeing everyone "in person", so we decided to do something about it. We are dusting off our Rotarian hats, and getting back to what we do best.... Service
See what we have brewing and let's entertain the idea of participating in service projects again. We have some new stuff happening, and as spring is around the corner and is the beginning of regrowth, so are we!
Learn more about our new program, "Member of the Month", and let's strive to get out there and make a difference.
Colleen Ayala
Club President
Mark your calendar
Tuesday, March 15th - Club Meeting Work Session for Helping the Homeless
THIS IS A CLUB WORK SESSION. We will not have a Zoom meeting at this meeting.
We need our members, friends, and family to come out (in-person) this Tuesday. Our Goal is to serve 120 people and fill a minimum of 100 Cinch Sacs.
Please reply to this email if you are attending.
Here's a sample of a few items that we put together to show you what we are doing.
Our Club has purchased items including Cinch Sacs, Socks, Dry Bathing Wipes, Lotion, Rain Ponchos, Emergency Blankets, Soap, and Combs. Members have provided Tooth Paste, Tooth Brushes, Dental Floss, more Socks, Granola Bars, and Baggies. We still could use Chapstick, Deodorant, Q-Tips, Powder, and Mints. Contact Melanie Druziako at 609-774-3671 if you can help.
Saturday, March 19th - Giampietro Park Invasive Vine Removal and Park Clean-up
We are looking for volunteers to help with invasive vine removal in the riparian buffer near the stream at Giampietro Park, at Lincoln and Landis Ave. Reply to this email is you can be there on Saturday.
There may also be some litter cleanup or other work as needed.
The event starts at 9:00a.m. near the amphitheater, and will be done by 1:00 p.m.
Our Community Service Director, Retish Perum, will be there to help coordinate. John Peterson is the event director for the day.
Minors will need a parent/guardian to sign in upon arrival. Minors cannot stay by themselves and must be accompanied by their parent/guardian.
Any forms needing signatures will be available at the event table.
Please R.S.V.P. below so that we can plan for supplies and gloves, and also to keep you updated on any changes due to weather conditions.
If you can attend, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, as well as work-gloves if you have them. The area is very wet and muddy.
Every month, we are putting a spotlight on one of our exceptional members!
As a Rotary Alumni having attended our District's Rotary Youth Leadership Program (RYLA), Dr. Joseph Perella joined Rotary in 2019 because "he wanted to give back to Rotary what RYLA had given him."
Here's a little bit out our exceptional member...
Dr. Joseph S Perella Jr is a lifelong resident of Cumberland County, NJ. Growing in Hopewell Township and now residing in Vineland with his wife, Kirsta, and their dog Bergen. He graduated from Rowan University and then Tufts University where he earned his degree in Dentistry. He currently practices in Millville, NJ at Dr. Jacquet Family Dentistry.
Outside of his practice Dr. Perella serves as a member of the Rowan University Alumni Board. Helping create opportunities for Alumni to give back to the University and help current Rowan students. Dr. Perella also enjoys using his professional skills to give back to his community, through speaking with students about becoming a dentist and teaching about oral health, to volunteering his time to help those who do not have access to regular dental care.
Dr. Perella’s most important work is through the Robert V Hoffman III foundation. A non-profit started in the name of his younger cousin after his death in 2011. Originally starting as a scholarship given to Millville graduating seniors. It has since grown into an advocacy organization raising awareness about mental health issues and encouraging people to seek care when needed.
This work would not be possible without the support Dr. Perella has received from this community. From the support of his family to his employer, Dr. Jacquet, to the members of his Rotary club Dr. Perella has many people lending help and encouragement. All working together to bring positive change to Cumberland County.
Welcome Rotarians!
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