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Central Ocean Rotary

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1171 Hooper Ave.
Toms River, NJ 08753
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2019 Scholarship/Laptop Presentation

Posted on Jun 18, 2019

This past Tuesday we were honored to host our annual scholarship/laptop luncheon presentation. Our Scholarship committee had a very difficult decision to make but we are happy to announce the winners. Congratulations to you all and wish you the best in the years to come!

Special thanks to our guests for taking the time out of their busy schedules to come to one of our most important events: Toms River Superintendent David Healy, Board President Joe Nardini and Board Vice President Russell Corby.

Laptop Recipients:
TRHS East - Nicholas Farulla, Meaghan Keogh, John Vamvas, Samantha Varga
TRHS North - Kylie Pizzimenti
TRHS South - Isaiah Ellis Thomas

Scholarship Winners:
Donovan Catholic - Angela Gesumaria
OCTVS - Matthew Brodsky
TRHS North - Heli Shah
TRHS East -Vincent Rotondo
TRHS South - Logan Figular

View all photos on our Facebook page

Rock 2 Adopt 2019

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

Donna came to talk to us about the Rock2Adopt 2019 event happening on September 14. This event is held at the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River. This event helps place pets in homes and supports the care of pets until they find their forever homes.

We are happy to support this event every year. Acting President George Hanna presented Donna a check to help with their efforts. 🐾

#AdoptDontShop

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Thank you Insectropolis

Posted on Jun 08, 2019

Bugfest was this past Saturday. Thank you to everyone that stopped by, we had a blast! Big thanks to Insectropolis for helping us raise funds for our Scholarship Fund every year.

Dick Read, A Night of Hope

Posted on Jun 07, 2019

Congratulations to member Dick Read for being honored as Christian Leader at the A Night of Hope: Habitat at the Grenville event on Friday, June 7th. Dick has volunteered for 20 years, built 19 new Habitat homes, made 60 Superstorm Sandy restorations and 218 home repairs. So proud of Dick and all his accomplishments!

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Bugfest 2019

Posted on May 11, 2019

Insectropolis is hosting their annual #BugFest on Saturday, June 8th from 10 am - 3 pm and ALL proceeds go to our Central Ocean Rotary’s Scholarship Fund.

The bugseum of New Jersey has added fun with cockroach races, caricatures, scavenger hunts, prizes, and more. Special guests include the Mosquito Commission, Master Gardeners, Native Plant Society, Cattus Island County Park, Ocean County Library just to name a few.

Admission: $10 per visitor.
Free to Insectropolis Members.

Ocean County College Foundation

Posted on May 28, 2019

Ocean County College Foundation representatives, Yvonne Doval Von Scheidt and Ken Malagiere, talked to us about the scholarships opportunities they offer. Scholarships are available for recent high school graduates, new students, current students, and returning students. The total dollar amount of scholarship support is dependent upon the student’s financial need, current GPA, and enrollment status at the time the payment is made.

To learn about eligibility and requirements visit:https://www.ocean.edu/admission_and_aid/foundation-scholarships/

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"New" member John Anderson

Posted on May 07, 2019

Welcome back to "new" member John Anderson!
He was a member of our Rotary some years back and now he has returned and is looking forward to getting involved again and helping our community.

He is seen here receiving his official member pin by our Membership Chair Ben Giovine.

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Ocean County Military Support Committee

Posted on May 07, 2019

This past Tuesday members of the Ocean County Military Support Committee, Dana Lancellotti & Kelly Fliller, shared the story of the OCMSC, the importance of Civic-Military engagement and the tremendous impact the Joint Base has on our region.
To learn more about their organization visit ocmilitarysupport.org

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County

Posted on Apr 09, 2019

Thank you, Jeff Heilbrun, from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County NJfor stopping by and talking to us about all the great work you do.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is currently looking for "Big" volunteers. Age is not a problem, they are looking for someone eager to positively impact a child and improve their community at the same time.

Doing some Spring cleaning? Donate Clothing, Shoes, Blankets, and Linens. Big Brothers Big Sisters can arrange a pickup or you can drop off at the many locations in the area.

To learn more about this great organization visit their website: https://www.bbbsoc.org/

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Volunteering at the Forest Resource Ed Center

Posted on Apr 06, 2019

On Saturday, April 6th some of our members volunteered at the Forest Resource Education Center where they helped sort and pack 8,000 seedlings. They were also given a tour of the facility and an overview of the process' involved to keep our state green.

2019 Scholarship Application

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

Central Ocean Rotary offers a $1,500 scholarship. The scholarship is due April 24th, 2019.

Eligibility:

Student must be:

An Ocean County resident
A graduating high school senior
Presently attending one of the following schools:
- Donovan Catholic
- Toms River HS East
- Toms River HS North
- Toms River HS South
- Ocean County Vocational Technical School

Plan on attending a:

2 or 4 Year College Program Next Year
Technical School/Certification School for a Vocation

Fill out the application online

Community Medical Center Foundation

Posted on Apr 02, 2019

Thank you Richard Pallamary from Community Medical Center Foundation for having us over for lunch last Tuesday and talking to us about what the future holds for Community Medical Center.

Community Medical Center continues to invest in its commitment to patients throughout Ocean County and beyond. This is why they are partnering with Rutgers and will soon become a teaching hospital. They will also expand their "hubs" around Ocean County to continue to provide a broad spectrum of health and wellness programs designed to help people achieve healthy lifestyles and optimal health. To learn more visit: https://www.rwjbh.org/community-medical-center/

Save Barnegat Bay

Posted on Mar 28, 2019

Thank you to our guest Graceanne from Save Barnegat Bay for talking to us on Tuesday and teaching us more about Barnegat Bay and what we can do to protect it.

Save Barnegat Bay was founded in 1971 with the mission to restore and protect the Barnegat Bay and its ecosystem. Part of its mission is to restore and protect the bay through education and community engagement.
To learn more visit their website: https://www.savebarnegatbay.org/

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Thank You!

Posted on Mar 11, 2019

THANK YOU to everyone that came to our 9th Annual Gift Auction. Another year, another successful auction and we couldn't have done it without YOU and all your support.

Hope you all had a great time! 🤗

9th Annual Gift Auction Tickets

Posted on Jan 15, 2019

9th Annual Gift Auction

WOOHOO!!! Tickets for our 9th Annual Gift Auction are officially on sale!

Tickets cost $30 per person. It includes dinner, dessert, entry for door prizes, and a sheet of prize tickets. 👍

⚠️ NEW THIS YEAR ⚠️ Tickets may now be purchased by mail or online.

📫 If purchasing by mail:
Please call 908-229-9052 and leave the following information:
• Name
• Address
• Phone #
• Email address
• # of tickets purchasing
• Mail check with full payment to:
P.O. Box 63
Toms River, NJ 08754

💻 If purchasing online:
• Visit this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-gift-auction-tickets-54546115901
• You will receive an email confirmation from Eventbrite - KEEP THIS EMAIL
• The day of the event, bring the Eventbrite email confirmation to the WILL CALL table and you will receive your ticket along with the door prize ticket and the free sheet of tickets (no exceptions)
• If you can’t find your confirmation email, you must provide the full name and email address used to purchase the online ticket

➡️ NO PHYSICAL TICKETS WILL BE MAILED FOR THIS EVENT. ⬅️
ALL TICKETS (purchased online or by mail) will be held at WILL CALL and will be distributed the night of the event. Patrons will receive door prize ticket at check-in.

Remember: All proceeds go to local charities in addition to awarding scholarships to our local high school senior students.