The new members of the board for the Rotary Club of Absecon-Galloway for 2009-10 were installed by Tim Datig, Assistant Governor for district 7640 on July 9th, 2009.
President - Linda Eattock - Commerce Bank
Vice President - Chuck Reed - Lincoln Mortgage
Secretary - Anne Thomas - Harry S Harper Architect
Treasurer - Gerry Strahlendorf -Motophoto
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Although the international community recognizes March 22 as World Water Day, Rotary addresses water and sanitation challenges 24/7. Each year, Rotary club members volunteer their time and resources in up to 7,000 projects to deliver safe water and establish sanitation systems, often in collaboration with local organizations, corporate foundations and government agencies.
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Rotary Club and Absecon-Galloway and Rotary Club of Mainland, along with the Interact Club of Absegami High School helped in organizing a Christmas Party for the kids of South Jersey servicemen and women. The party was held on Saturday, December 20, at the local 177th Fighter Wing location near the Atlantic City Airport.
The student members of the Interact Club at Absegami High School put together a goodie-bag with the help of Rotary Clubs. They even organized a bake sale to raise money for this party. The students did a great job in stuffing the bags with all kinds of goodies and very creative in writing a personal "Thank You" note, thanking the families for their service and dedication. (see the pictures below)
The Rotary Clubs have done several projects supporting various needs of the Family Support Center of 177th Fighter Wing and the local Army Guard, including donating school supplies and goodies for kids during last Easter celebrations. The Clubs are committed to continued support for the families of the servicemen and women in our area.
Please check out the photo album for additional pictures of the project.
Rotary of Absecon-Galloway recently gave their club member, Anne Thomas, the Paul Harris Fellow Recognition. Anne has been the member of the club since early 1990s and her contribution to several community projects over the years has been tremendous. The Paul Harris Fellow is a recognition of the Rotarian's contribution to the Rotary Foundation and several of its worldwide programs and they receive a commemorative certificate, a pin, and a medallion.
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance
world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of
health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.
Through Foundation grants and programs, Rotarians and other contributors can help change the world. They can finance a well for a village that lacks clean water, improve the environment, or provide scholarships to educate the next generation. The grants and programs available to Rotarians allow them to realize Rotary’s humanitarian mission throughout the world, including its number-one goal of eradicating polio.
The Rotary Club of Absecon-Galloway donated dictionaries for all the third graders in Absecon School System. The Club has been doing for several years now donating dictionaries both in Absecon and Galloway schools. The books were personally distributed recently by the club members at each of the third grader's classes.
The goal of the Dictionary Project is to improve the reading ability and comprehension of all children, everywhere. It is our goal to encourage children to use dictionaries so that they will be able to use the English language effectively. A student cannot do his or her best work without a dictionary. By providing this tool we assist teachers in making all students active readers, good writers and creative thinkers. Students can use the dictionaries throughout their school careers.
Several Rotar Clubs in District 7640, which includes all of South Jersey area have donated over 25,000 dictionaries to third graders in various schools.
Students were delighted to received their own copy and promptly followed the intruction to write their name on the book and lookup their first word that one of our club members asked them to do. The first student who looked up the word from the dictionary was given a small prize as well.
The club is looking forward to continuing this great program in the years to come.
The Rotary Club of Absecon/Galloway installed its two newest members at a special meeting held at the Galloway Diner this month. The installation was carried out by District Governor Ralph Owen and club President Uday Shah.
Andrew Woshnak is an account executive with Foundation Title located in Northfield, and is a resident of Galloway Township. He is married with two children. Andrew joined the club because he believes that Rotary’s mission statement “Service above Self” is a good starting point for all service organizations to build on.
Kathy Long is currently a real estate agent with Balsley Losco of Galloway Township. She holds an Accredit Buyers Representative Certification that allows her to represent buyers, sellers and seniors with their home buying needs. She is currently involved with several different service organizations and she believes that Rotary’s commitment to service and outreach programs is what attracted her to the club.
Rotarians provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary club members represent a cross-section of business and professional leaders around the world. These 1.2 million men and women donate their expertise, time, and funds to support local and international projects that help people in need and promote understanding among cultures. Rotary International is the worldwide association of Rotary clubs united under a motto of Service Above Self. Rotary’s flagship program is its effort to protect children against polio. It aims to eradicate the disease from the world.
Those who would like more information about Rotary generally, and about the Rotary Club of Absecon/Galloway in particular, should contact Chuck Reed 442-4185.
Rotary Club of Absecon Galloway recently hosted District Governor Ralph Owen of the Washington Township Breakfast Rotary Club. Ralph is on a tour of the fifty five Rotary Clubs in his District, which encompasses the counties of Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland, Atlantic, Salem, and Cape May.
Rotary's current worldwide project is the eradication of polio, which was really helped by a one hundred million dollar donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Each of the thirty thousand Rotary Clubs worldwide has been asked to contribute one thousand dollars a year for three years to match the Fates Foundation donation.
