Rotary Club Earns Awards

Thank you everyone who attended the presentation on mental health awareness the other day. We are grateful for the outstanding speakers. Mary Claire Givelbar- Caring Contact, Morgan Thompson-Prevention Links and Ray Feaney from the Mental Health Advocates of Rotary District 7475. Conversations like these help break the stigma, encourage understanding and remind people that support…

The Mountainside Rotary Club proudly celebrated its annual Installation and Induction Ceremony. Past District Governor Ray Freaney presided. The evening featured the induction of five new members: Mayor Paul Mirabelli, Police Chief Joseph Gianuzzi, Dr. Myroslaw Choma, Kim Choma and Sergio Guzman, Valley Bank Branch Manager in Mountainside. The club recognized Glenn Mortimer and Constance…

We welcomed guest speaker Katherine Balch founder of LunchBoox at our weekly meeting held on January 29th, LunchBoox is a program that provides free books to students-often when students are picking up school meals. Created during the pandemic, LunchBoox supports literacy and helps students stay connected through the joy of reading. We appreciate Katherine’s inspiring…

The Rotary Club of Mountainside had the privilege of sponsoring a presentation by Holocaust survivor Maud Dahme. Her story was deeply moving and served as a powerful reminder of resilience, compassion, and the importance of never forgetting. We bring important programs to the community! You can watch Maud’s entire program on YouTube.

We were honored to welcome Susan Luckman, Associate Executive from the ARC of Union County. Susan shared an overview of the important work being done by the ARC of Union County. Their mission is to empower and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. They help ensure every person has the opportunity…