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1277 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
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Back-to-School Supply Drive Drop Off

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you

to everyone who contributed to our recent school supplies drive! Thanks to your generous donations, we were able to drop off supplies to East Dover Elementary School and Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School, and they were incredibly grateful. A special shout-out goes to our wonderful members, Jill and Michele, for personally delivering the supplies. Your support is making a real difference in our community—thank you!

JBJ Soul Kitchen

We’d like to thank Joanne Gwin from JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River for coming to our meeting and sharing what a wonderful service they provide for the community

over 75% of the meals they serve are for those with food insecurities. The JBJ Soul Kitchen is open for dinner and lunch (check their page for hours) and their “pay it forward” program helps sustain their mission.

Wrangle Brook Community Garden

We’d like to thank the folks at Wrangle Brook Community Garden for their wonderful work in creating and sustaining a beautiful community garden.

They donate hundreds of pounds of fresh produce to the local food pantries.

They have a growing bee hive too!

Look out for a festival they’re hosting in October!

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Soap Donations to Each Stitch Counts

The heat won’t stand in our way when it comes to supporting those who uplift our community! Our club gathered an incredible amount of dish soap for Each Stitch Counts. This wonderful 501 (c) 3 non-profit provides dish soap along with handmade dishcloths and laundry detergent to local food pantries in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. To learn more on this organization visit: https://www.eachstitchcounts.org/

A heartfelt thank you to members Jill Rand and Michelle Williams for braving the sweltering heat yesterday to deliver these much-needed supplies!

Home Sharing Inc

At our last meeting, we were thrilled to welcome Joseph Lewis from HomeSharing, Inc.. Hearing him share insights about the impactful work this organization does was fascinating. Home Sharing, Inc. serves as a meaningful affordable housing alternative, expertly matching homeowners with individuals in need of affordable housing within our community. Their comprehensive intake and matching process is designed with care to ensure that both parties achieve the best possible outcome.

If you want to learn more about this organization, visit their website: https://homesharing.org/

District Vocational Award

Pleased to have District Governor David Neuner and former Assistant District Governor Staci Cofka present the 2023-2024 District Vocational Award to COR member Christine Girtain for her excellence in teaching, grant support for science in the Toms River Regional School District. Congratulations Christine! Well deserved

Welcome New Member Bill Kaufmann

**Welcome to Bill Kaufmann!**

We are thrilled to officially welcome Bill Kaufmann to the Central Ocean Rotary Club of Toms River! Bill has been a dedicated Rotarian for many, many years and has recently transferred from the evening club. His wealth of experience and passion for service will undoubtedly bring exciting new opportunities and initiatives to our community. We look forward to working together and achieving great things!

Welcome, Bill! Let's make a positive impact together!

: President Laurie Singer and Bill Kaufmann

Back to School Supply Drive

Our Back to School Supply Drive is here!

We're excited to announce our Back to School Supply Drive to support the students at East Dover Elementary School in Toms River and Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School! Let's come together to ensure every child has the tools they need to succeed this school year.

Donation Details:

Deadline: Drop off donation by August 23

Drop-off Location: Toms River Fitness & Aquatic Center

Items Needed:

- Backpacks

- Folders

- Glue sticks

- Crayons

- Erasers

- Pencils

- Dry-erase markers

- Hand sanitizer

- Clorox wipes

- Tissues

- Paper towels

Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact. Whether it's a pack of pencils or a new backpack, your generosity will help these young learners start the school year on the right foot. Let's fill those classrooms with the supplies they need and show our community spirit!

Thank you for your support!

President Installation Dinner

We not only celebrated our new President, Laurie Singer, who will lead us with the Rotary theme "Create Hope in the World," but we also showed our support for a wonderful non-profit restaurant. A huge THANK YOU to our outgoing acting President, Renee Millemann (along with the rest of the board), for your tireless dedication this past year. Together, we completed numerous service projects and made a positive impact in our community by helping various organizations, individuals, and students.

Paul Harris Fellow: Renee Millemann

Join us in honoring our incredible past President Renee Millemann, who has been officially recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow for her exceptional dedication to Rotary and her outstanding leadership as President this year. Let's show our appreciation and admiration for all that she has done!

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Service Above Self Awards: Michelle and Jill

Congratulations to Michelle Williams and Jill Rand!

We are thrilled to announce that Michelle and Jill have been honored with the prestigious Service Above Self award!

Their dedication and hard work in setting up and coordinating numerous service projects have made a profound impact on our community. Their selfless efforts and unwavering commitment to helping others truly embody the spirit of this award.

Michelle and Jill, your passion for service and your tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed. Your work has brought positive change and inspired many. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do!

Thank you, Michelle and Jill, for your extraordinary service and for making our community a better place!

Service Above Self Award: Evan Weissglass

Evan became a part of our Club two years ago, and from the very beginning, he has shown such dedication and passion for everything we do.

Whether it's lending a hand at events or taking charge of our annual raffle, Evan is always the first to step up and help out. As our Raffle Coordinator, he handles a significant amount of behind-the-scenes work with enthusiasm and commitment, never shying away from any challenge.

His hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed, and we are thrilled to honor him with the Service Above Self award. Congratulations, Evan! This recognition is truly well deserved!

Service Above Self Award: Pat Alex

Join us in congratulating our club secretary, Pat Alex, for receiving the Rotary Service Above Self award at last week's installation dinner.

Pat, your dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to our club and community have been truly inspiring. You continually go above and beyond to make a difference, and we are so grateful for everything you do.

Thank you, Pat, for all that you do. Your dedication truly exemplifies the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self." We are incredibly proud to have you as a part of our team and are grateful for your extraordinary contributions!

2024 Scholarship Luncheon Presentation

A couple of weeks ago, our hearts swelled with gratitude and pride as we gathered for our annual Scholarship Luncheon Presentation. Thanks to our incredible main scholarship sponsors, OZANE Termite and Pest Control and Garden State Trust Company, and our devoted scholarship supporters Paul Rhine CPA, Garden State Dental, and Jill and Kevin Rand, we were able to present $10,000 to deserving students for their college education. The dedication and generosity of our sponsors and supporters filled us with overwhelming joy and gratitude.

Our scholarship committee faced a difficult task in selecting the winners, but we are thrilled to announce the deserving recipients:

- Sara Flores from Central Regional High School

- Isabella Ayres from Donovan Catholic High School

- Tiffany Chen from Toms River High School North

- Ava Casales from Toms River High School East

- Kassie Batullo from Toms River HS South

- Natalie Rodriguez from OCVTS

Congratulations to all on your well-deserved scholarships. Your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

We also want to extend a special shout-out to everyone who supports us throughout the year. Your unwavering support and commitment allow us to continue making a difference in the lives of students in our community. We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you, as we simply couldn't do what we do without your support. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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TRPD K-9 Unit Demonstration

We’d like to thank the Toms River Police Department K-9 Unit for their impressive demonstration! We presented a donation to the K-9 unit and we are so thankful for your service!

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