As we start planning our gift auction on March 4th, 2019 (SAVE THE DATE 
), we would like to request sponsorships for our program booklet. If you are interested, a full-page ad (size 8.5 x 11) is $100 and a half-page ad (size 8.5x5.5) is $60. Simply message us and we'll send you the ad form that needs to be filled out.
NOTE: This is a tax-exempt donation and the program will be given out to 300 people that attend our gift auction.
Yesterday Leslie Knox, Andrew Knox, David Paulus talked to us about the 200 Club of Ocean County. This organization was formed by private citizens to provide assistance to the families of Policemen, Firemen, First Aid Squad Members in Ocean County who lose their lives or who are seriously injured in the line of duty.
To learn more about this great organization visit their website:http://200clubofocean.org/
Central Ocean Rotary was proud to attend the Ocean's Harbor HouseChanging Lives Gala on Friday night. The origins of Harbor House can be traced to an inspiring guest speaker who spoke to our club over 30 years ago about the problem of youth homelessness and inspired members into action. Our club still supports this great charity today!
Last week Diane came to talk to us about Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter and their walk happening on Saturday, October 20th in Bradley Beach.
Did you know every 65 SECONDS someone in the US develops Alzheimer? We all know someone that has or has had this awful disease. As a matter of fact, Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States.
So, save the date and walk to support this great cause. To learn more visit:www.alz.org/walk
Some of our members had a great time attending the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County NJ Casino Night last night. It was a very fun event to help raise money for the children in Ocean County.
This past Tuesday it was a great honor to have Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher visit our club and talk to us about the great plans Toms River Township, New Jersey has for the redevelopment of Water Street area. They are in the beginning stages still... permits and funding are still being worked on. This project will surely take some time but the wait will be worth it!
Thanks, Mayor Kelaher for your visit and information!
Such a fun weekend volunteering at the 2018 Joshua Huddy STEM Merit Badge Academy. Special thanks to members George Hanna (pictured) and Elizabeth Rastelli for volunteering at the event. George was one of several volunteers who cooked lunch for the scouts!
On Tuesday, Pat Bohse spoke to our club about Social Community Activities Network - SCAN. SCAN has been serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ age 50+ population for 30 years by enhancing the quality of life for active adults through socialization, education, technology, and resources.
For more information on this great organization
S - Social
C - Community
A - Activities
N - Network
Visit their website at http://scannj.org/
Sandra from Ocean County Solid Waste Management stopped by to talk to us about the right way to recycle, what is and isn't recyclable and other very important information.
We learned so much with Sandra that we would like to share a few great resources/tips:
DO NOT recycle plastic bags - they break the machinery Shredded paper is NOT recyclable
Here is a full list of all acceptable and non-acceptable recycling materials: http://www.co.ocean.nj.us/…/6460896f-6c23-4855-a411-67a3c74…
For more recycling information visit their website or download their app: http://www.co.ocean.nj.us/recycle
Yesterday we received a visit from Rachel Schnack, a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) leader. Rachel talked to us about her experience in the program as well how RYLA help her become a better leader. While at RYLA, Rachel got to meet other young leaders around the world, build communication and problem-solving skills, made long lasting friendships, and much more.
RYLA is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. To learn more visit: https://www.rotary.org/…/our…/rotary-youth-leadership-awards
Pictured below are (left to right): Member Henry Hengchua our Ryla Coordinator, Laurie Schnack (Rachel's mom), Rachel Schnack, Member Mark Rushwald (Rachel's grandfather) 
NEW MEMBER ALERT
Join us welcoming new member William Groff. William is an engineer at O'Donnell Stanton & Associates and was sponsored by member Jim Koerner.
We are very excited to have William on board and look forward to doing many service projects together! 
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left to right: President Mike DellaRocca, new member William Groff, Club Membership Chair Ben Giovine
New District Governor Bill Donnelly stopped by our club this past Tuesday. Bill is the first Governor of our brand new District 7505!
He talked to us about what he would like to accomplish this new Rotary year as well as “Kindness is an intentional act, be kind to someone every day, BE THEIR INSPIRATION!"
Best of luck Bill! Looking at you for Inspiration. ❤️
To learn more about Rotary and our newly formed District visit: https://district7505.org/
❤️ Thank you!
A few weeks ago, Pat Lathan stopped by to talk to us about Contact of Ocean & Monmouth Counties and all the great work they do offering free confidential crisis intervention. At that moment we knew we wanted to assist this volunteer-based organization.
We were happy to present Pat and Carol Weshnak a check for CONTACT. Continue doing the great work you do 
❤️
To learn more or to volunteer visit their website: http://contactoceanmonmouth.org
President Mike DellaRocca presented District Governor Diane Latza Rotondelli a check for the service dog project. The goal was to provide 2 service dogs to veterans in need and because of everyone's efforts, Rotary District 7500 will be providing THREE service dogs!
