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Our guest speaker today was Gregory Andrus from Portraits of the Jersey Shore. He read a very moving passage from his book “A Walk Along the Jersey Shore”. Thanks for sharing part of your story, and for the great work you do showcasing folks on your Facebook page.
Our Back-to-School Supply Drive is back for 2026! Help us pack the classrooms by dropping off essential school supplies between August 1st and August 22nd.
What we need most:
Backpacks
Lunch Bags / Boxes
Folders
Glue (Liquid and Sticks)
Play-Doh
Crayons
Erasers
Pencils
Pencil Boxes
Dry-Erase Markers
One-Subject Notebooks / Composition Books
Student Scissors
Construction PaperLet's work together to make sure every student in our community starts the school year ready to succeed!
Questions? Feel free to drop us a comment below or email centraloceanrotary@gmail.com. 
Early in June, three of the students our club sent to RYLA came and spoke about their experiences
-Aiden Campbell from TRHS South, who will be attending Rowan
-Jack Weber from TRHS East who will be attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
-Joey Aldobrooks from TRHS South who will be attending Hawaii Pacific University
We wish them the best of luck with their future endeavors!
Our Breakfast at Applebee's fundraiser for the Toms River Police Department K-9 Unit was a huge success! They invited our cub for a demonstration at their headquarters and incoming club president Sarah presented the check to them.
Help support the Toms River Police Department K-9 Unit by joining us for a morning meal at the Applebee’s at the Ocean County Mall.
For just $15 per person, you’ll enjoy a delicious spread including:
- Fluffy short-stack pancakes and savory sausage
- Scrambled eggs
- Your choice of beverage (coffee, juice, soda, or tea)
100% of the proceeds go directly toward supporting our local K-9 heroes and their essential work in our community. We can’t wait to see you there!
PERSONAL CARE DRIVE FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES IN NEED IN OCEAN COUNTY
Ocean Partnership for Children, in collaboration with Central Ocean Rotary, is collecting the following:
✅ Shampoo & body wash
✅ Toothbrushes & toothpaste
✅ Feminine hygiene products
✅ Deodorant, lotion, Vaseline
✅ Bug spray
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Dish Soap/Laundry Detergent to benefit Each Stitch Counts
Drop-offs:
- Toms River Fitness on Rt. 37
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Rt 37
- OPC office 36 Washington St, Toms River
We thank you in advance for your donations and for helping us change tides in the lives of families in Ocean County!
Please join Central Ocean Rotary for our first Designer Bag Bingo! Your $40 ticket includes 10 games, 4 boards per game, 1 door prize ticket, and an ink dabber. There will be 50/50s, door prizes, 2nd chance drawings, and more. Bring a non-perishable food item and receive an additional door prize ticket (one ticket per donation). Ticket purchases of 8 or more will receive reserved seating. Feel free to bring snacks and beverages. All proceeds benefit Toms River High School students.
March 7, 2026
Doors open at 6PM, games start at 7PM
St. Barbara's Church, Toms River, NJ
Doors open at 6PM, games start at 7PM
St. Barbara's Church, Toms River, NJ
A big shout out of thanks to all our donors / sponsors:
A Blossom Shop Florist, A Main Antiques, Burger25, Touch Nails, The Grateful Dog, ServPro of Toms River, Nick The Plumber, Toms River Fitness, Coastline Pilates and Wellness, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Xina Restaurant, Teresa’s Osaka Asian Bistro, Melaleuca, Elizabeth Rastelli LLC, and Insectropolis
We welcome Community Medical Center Foundation as our new corporate member into Central Ocean Rotary Club of Toms River. Kelly Servodio and Jennifer Shufran will be joining us as representatives. We are looking forward to seeing how our partnership can help our community. 
This holiday season, our club was proud to partner with the Rotary of Toms River to collect wish-list items for the young adults of Ocean's Harbor House. Thanks to the generosity and teamwork of our members, we were able to help bring comfort, care, and a little extra magic to those who need it most.
Service above self shines especially bright during the holidays, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make this effort so meaningful.
From all of us, Happy Holidays to our Rotary family and the community we are honored to serve. 
: Members Jill Rand and George Hanna dropping off gifts.
Hosted by the Central Ocean Rotary Club of Toms River
Spread some cheer this season and support a great cause! Our annual Holiday Cheer 50/50 Raffle is officially underway, with proceeds benefiting our Scholarship Fund and local non-profit organizations that support families and youth in our community.
Three Chances to Win!• 1st Prize: 35% of the total pot
• 2nd Prize: 10% of the total pot
• 3rd Prize: 5% of the total pot
Drawing Date: December 16(No need to be present to win!)
Tickets: $20 eachPurchase yours here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-holiday-cheer-5050-raffle
We invite you to take part and help make a positive impact right here in Toms River.
Let’s spread a little joy together this season! 
We had fun planting bulbs at the Toms River Housing and Homeless Coalition 
Spring will be very beautiful!
Spring will be very beautiful!
Our Back-to-School Supply Drive is here! 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 29
Drop-off Location: Toms River Fitness & Aquatic CenterItems Needed:
- Backpacks
- Folders
- Glue sticks
- Crayons
- Erasers
- Pencils
-Pencil boxes
- Dry-erase markers
- One-subject notebook/composition
- Books
- Student scissors
- Construction Paper
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!
As always, thank you for your support!
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First Tuesday Social / Networking Lunch (no speaker)
Olive Garden RestaurantOct. 06, 2026
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First Tuesday Social / Networking Lunch (no speaker)
Olive Garden RestaurantNov. 03, 2026
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First Tuesday Social / Networking Lunch (no speaker)
Olive Garden RestaurantDec. 01, 2026
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First Tuesday Social / Networking Lunch (no speaker)
Olive Garden RestaurantJan. 05, 2027
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
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Scholarship & Laptop Sponsors
Funded by
The Central Ocean Rotary Foundation
Laptop Sponsors:
- Jeff Bassett
- Bill Kaufmann
- Jen Lorentzen
- George & Barbara Hanna
- Paul Rhine Accounting
- Staples
Scholarship Sponsors:
- Chris and Adrian Koerner
- Bill Kaufmann
Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors!
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Treasurer
Immediate Past President
Sergeant-at-Arms
Service Projects Chair
Rotary Foundation Chair
Central Ocean Foundation
Scholarship Chair
Public Image Chair
Speakers Chair
Club Membership Chair
RYLA Coordinator
District Grant
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