banner
December 22nd, 2025 Newsletter

__________________________________________________
 
Highlights from our Dec 16th meeting:
 
Josie Spinelli, Club President, welcomed everyone and conducted the meeting.
 
Notes Taken By: Alicia Fichera
PledgeCaitlin Terry
4-Way Test: Preston Centuolo
Prayer: Pastor Heather Sudgen
Guests: 
  • Joe Cortez's guest- Jailyn Rosario
  • Joe O'Rourke's guest- Michael DiSalvo
  • Joe O'Rourke's guest- Jared Gruccio
  • Gail Marino's guest- Prospective Member, Erik Young
  • Gail Marino's guest- Prospective Member, Mari Collazo
 
Together, Rotarians and students sang "God Bless America".
 
Announcements: 
 
 
Josie reminded everyone to use your cameras. They will be collected in January! 
 
Joe O'Rourke passed around Spaghetti Dinner tickets.
 
Jay Einstein expressed his sincere gratitude for the support and prayers he received following his recent heart surgery. He shared that he experienced several warning signs and encouraged everyone to listen to their bodies if health concerns arise.
 
Caitlin Terry offered an assortment of coffees from around the world for purchase.
 
Diane Alcantara offered a curated assortment of handcrafted items from around the world in support of Amurtel.
 
Eileen Duffy had handmade ornaments for sale to benefit the Edward Duffy Scholarship Fund.
 
Josie presented Rebecca and Carlos of Larry’s II with club gifts as a token of appreciation for their continued support throughout the year.
 
 
__________________________________________________
 
Program: 
 
Hydromissions dedicated this well to Vineland Rotary for their love and support of our programs. Prior to this well being built, the families of Thatipalem, India, had to walk far distances across difficult terrain every day to fetch water. The isolated village is now thanking Rotary for their well, providing safer water access right in their village! 
(Printed photos were distributed to each Rotarian)
__________________________________________________
 
__________________________________________________
 
 
__________________________________________________
 
Kenny Dondero proudly accepts the Paul Harris Award in honor of his son,
Brian Dondero, in his absence.
__________________________________________________
 
A message to Rotarians:
__________________________________________________
 
USE YOUR CAMERAS! 
 
__________________________________________________
 
 
__________________________________________________
 
Sunshine Notes: 
 
 
Message Alicia and Cara if you would like to add something to this section!
 
__________________________________________________
 
Recent Events:
 
Wreaths of Remembrance 12/13/2025
__________________________________________________
 
2nd Annual Jingle Run 12/6/2025
__________________________________________________
 
Peanut Butter & Jelly 12/5/2025
__________________________________________________
 
Children's Holiday Party 12/3/2025
 
__________________________________________________
 
Save The Date:

Our next PB&J: 1/2/26

__________________________________________________ 

Reminder: the Hydromissions Store is open! 🎉

 
Now you can show your support for water projects with every shirt, hoodie, or mug you buy. All items are printed on demand, so there’s no inventory, no waste — just impact.
Your purchase helps Hydromissions provide water wells, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education to communities in need across the globe. 🌍💙

__________________________________________________ 

Membership Announcements

Get to know our Newest Members:

~ Welcome Michael Toscano!

Michael is an Owner Agent with New York Life Insurance. He was inducted on 8/26/25 by Ed Morvay. Sponsor- Dawn Hunter.

 

_________________________________________________

Proposed New Members:

Erik Young and Mari Collazo are proposed by Rotarian Gail Marino. Both individuals will serve as Business Alternatives of Bay Atlantic Federal Credit Union. 

Donata Dalesandro is proposed by Rotarian Dawn Hunter. Donata is a representative of the VDID/Main Street Organization. 

Additional Notes:

Any concerns or objections to new memberships should be directed to President Josie Spinelli, josiecatlover@verizon.net 

_________________________________________________

 

Rotary Board 2025-2026
(14 Member Board)
 
Jay Einstein, Immediate Past President
Josephine Orlando Spinelli, President
Joseph O’Rourke, President Elect
Sherri Prescott, Vice President of Fundraising
David Schad, Charities Treasurer
Bonnie Laube, Club Treasurer
Melody Montgomery, Club Secretary
Sherry Soutiere, Community Service Chair
Karen Bauman, Club Administration Chair
Nick Surace, Membership Chair
Dennis Palmer, Foundation Chair
Maria LeBlanc, Youth Services Chair
Susanna Philippousis, International Chair
Preston Centuolo, Community Awareness Chair

_________________________________________________

 

Contact Bonnie at: bll@GreenblattLaube.com or 856-691-0424

 

The club now accepts Zelle as a form of payment!
Search: bll@GreenblattLaube.com  

Here are the step-by-step instructions:

    1    Log in to your bank's mobile app or online banking: to access Zelle. 

    2    Navigate to the Zelle section: by looking for options like "Send Money with Zelle" or "Pay & Transfer". 

    3    Select a recipient: from your contacts or by entering the recipient's email address. 

    4    Enter the amount: you wish to send and add an optional note if desired. 

    5    Review: the transaction details to ensure they are correct. 

    6    Tap "Send": to complete the payment

 

If your bank isn't a partner, you can still use Zelle by downloading the standalone Zelle app, but you'll need a U.S.-based bank account, a U.S. mobile number, an email address, and a valid U.S.-based debit card. 

__________________________________________________

 

Upcoming Events
Spirit and Truth Lunch Project
First United Methodist Church
Jan 02, 2026 8:45 AM
 
Membership Meeting
Black Olive Restaurant
Jan 08, 2026 7:30 AM
 
Spirit and Truth Lunch Project
First United Methodist Church
Feb 06, 2026 8:45 AM
 
Membership Meeting
Black Olive Restaurant
Feb 12, 2026 7:30 AM
 
View entire list
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Karen Bauman
January 1
 
Wayne Triantos
January 1
 
Robyn Granberg
January 16
 
Harry Maloney
January 17
 
Joseph Delgado
January 17
 
Joseph Ianni
January 21
 
Jim Siwek
January 22
 
Steven Schiavo
January 30
 
Melody Montgomery
December 6
 
Heather Sugden
December 20
 
Diane Alcantara
December 22
 
M Jay Einstein
December 25
 
Robert Middleton
December 27
 
Join Date
Charles Girard
January 1, 1970
56 years
 
Charles Parrish
January 1, 1972
54 years
 
Robert Middleton
January 1, 2020
6 years
 
Tara Martinez
January 3, 2019
7 years
 
Becky Lein
January 14, 2025
1 year
 
Gail Marino
January 20, 2005
21 years
 
Donald Daigle
January 23, 2024
2 years
 
Ed Morvay
January 24, 2012
14 years
 
Bonnie Laube
December 1, 1991
34 years
 
Hope Brolis
December 4, 2007
18 years
 
Sherri Prescott
December 15, 2023
2 years