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CPR Demonstration at Paterson Rotary
Every week, the Paterson Rotary Club meets and has the pleasure of a different speaker and presentation. Recently, Deputy Chief Joe Murray of the Paterson Fire Department spoke to us about the current Paterson Fire Department call statistics and infrastructure. In addition, there have been several changes to the Paterson 911 system, which he shared with us. Prior to wrapping up his discussion, the Chief demonstrated some potentially life-saving CPR skills utilizing a training mannequin.
The Paterson Rotary Club was grateful for this program and we are further grateful for the service of Deputy Chief Murray over the past 26 years to the City of Paterson through the Paterson Fire Department. Chief Murray is retiring from the Department at the end of July and we wish him all the best.
Paterson Rotary Club Supports School #14 Field Day
At a time, when schools are cutting budgets, laying off art & music teachers, librarians, and holding bake sales for classroom supplies, the Paterson Rotary Club assisted Paterson's School #14 in partly funding its Annual Field Day on Friday, June 10, 2011. The Field day consisted of indoor games and crafts, as well as outdoor games such as relay races, volleyball, dance, and parachute games. In addition, the Rotary Club provided two inflatable bounce houses that were a big hit with the children from Kindergarden through 4th grade. Paterson Rotarians also donated their time to assist in the Field Day festivities.
This year's Murder Mystery fundraiser proceeds provided some of the funding for this event, while Rotarians made contributions to cover the cost of pizza for the 250 students, faculty and volunteers. In addition to the Field Day, Paterson Rotary has supported School 14 during the holidays with a special holiday party and by celebrating Dr. Seuss Week and reading to classrooms. Books were also donated to the School 14 library.
Paterson Rotary Club Inducts Three New Members! 
2010-2011 President Sue Amoresano is flanked by Paterson Rotary's newest members. Left to Right: James W. Killian, sponsored by Bonnie Sirower; President Sue Amoresano, Claudia Bayona, sponsored by Sheri Ferreira; Fred Ashamole, sponsored by Joseph Dino. James is partially retired, Claudia is a Reverse Mortgage Consultant with Met Life Bank, and Fred is an Accountant with Hess Corporation of Ridgewood.
Paterson Rotary Awards $8,000 in College Scholarships to Paterson Students
PATERSON, NJ - - The Paterson Rotary Club recently awarded $8,000 in scholarships to Paterson students. The William Hannah Memorial Scholarship is named on behalf of a former Rotarian and Paterson businessman saw the talent and potential of Paterson’s youth through his work with the Paterson Boys and Girls Club.
Each year, the Paterson Rotary Club and Ron Farrington, a former Paterson Rotarian, who administers the Fund, awards the academic scholarship to students who apply through the Paterson Boys and Girls Club with assistance from the Paterson Public School District’s Guidance Department.
This year, two $2,500 scholarships were awarded to repeat applicants who are attending four year Colleges. Habiba Umme is attending Montclair State University, and Honey Umme is attending Rutgers University.
Two Paterson High School Seniors received scholarships for their first collegiate years. Carolyn Andia, of John F. Kennedy High School was awarded a $2,000 scholarship. She will attend the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University in New Brunswick and intends to major in Aerospace Engineering. Sheronda Scotland of Eastside High School was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. She will attend William Paterson University and intends to major in Secondary Education.
Contact the Paterson Rotary Club at 973-881-7300. www.patersonrotary.org
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Dear Visitor,
Thank you for visiting our Website. The Paterson Rotary Club is the oldest Rotary Club in District 7490, at the ripe age of 96! For years, our member have strived to make Paterson Rotary an invested part of the community of Paterson, Passaic County, this country and the world! Our business and professional leadership members meet every Thursday for lunch at The Browsntone and welcome you to attend a meeting. Get to know us. Learn what we do in the community. Find out if Rotary is right for you.
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Yours in Rotary Service,
Betty Garger
President
2011-12
Betty Garger
