Mountainside Rotary had the pleasure of spending time with the wonderful residents at Brighton Gardens, Sunrise Senior Living. We came prepared to play games, but ended up doing something even better- talking, laughing, answering questions about Rotary. We brought delicious cookies from Bovella’s that Marco Avella donated to share. It was such a special afternoon.
Mountainside Rotary was pleased to welcome Patrick Sweeney, Assistant Vice President of Operations at Children’s Specialized Hospital, who shared insight into the hospital’s incredible mission of caring for children with complex needs. We look forward to exploring ways Mountainside Rotary and RWJ Children’s Specialized Hospital can work together in the future.
Rotary at National Night Out
National Night Out was a wonderful evening celebrating our community! Thank you to the Mountainside Police Department, Fire Department, Rescue Squad, and everyone who helped make this event such a success! It was great to see so many residents learning more about the organizations that serve our town! The Mountainside Rotary Club was proud to…
Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Joins Rotary
We were pleased to welcome Faith O”Leary Delaney and Jim Mooney from the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce as guest speakers at our meetings. They serve more than 450 businesses and nonprofits in the Greater Westfield area including Mountainside by providing networking, collaboration, marketing and community engagement. If you are interested in the Greater…
Annual Installation and Induction Ceremony
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…
Dine and Donate at Stage House Tavern
A “fun night at our “Rotary After Hours” Dine and Donate to the Stage House Tavern ” in Mountainside. Thank you to everyone that came out to support the Mountainside Rotary Club. It was wonderful spending time together raising funds for projects and programs that benefit the community.
St Joseph Social Service Center
The Rotary Club of Mountainside was honored to volunteer at the St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth, where we helped serve meals to approximately 175 guests. The experience was a powerful reminder that food insecurity affects far too many of our neighbors. We are grateful for the opportunity to give back and put Rotary’s…
Remembering Marsha Carldon
Past District Governor Marsha Carldon Marsha Carldon was a highly respected Rotarian whose dedication to Service Above Self spanned decades. A member and past president of the Rotary Club of Mountainside, she later served as District Governor of Rotary District 7510 in 2002–2003, becoming one of only a handful of women to lead the district at that time. Born…
“Service Above Self’ Awards at Deerfield School Promotion Ceremony
The Rotary Club proudly presented the “Service Above Self” Awards to Lawrence Worth and Nicholas Klein during the Deerfield School Promotion ceremony. These young students demonstrate character, leadership and a commitment to helping others. Congratulations to Lawrence and Nicholas! Congratulations to all the Deerfield graduates!