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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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Paterson Rotary Club Announces Re-Newed commitment to Youth Programs as Rotary International Unveils Fifth Avenue of Service.
New Generations Service Avenue Recognizes and Fosters Youth Accomplishments and Activities
PATERSON, NJ - - The Paterson (Noontime) Rotary Club is pleased to announce Rotary International’s Fifth Avenue of Service, “New Generations.”
Rotary International is a world-wide service organization, comprised of business and community leaders who dedicate themselves to “Service Above Self.” Traditionally Rotarians serve through four Avenues of Service, which are, Community Service, serving a Club’s immediate community; International Service, serving the world through RI or District projects; Vocational, serving through a Rotarian’s specific vocation; and Club Service, serving the respective Club through weekly meetings, administrative and fundraising tasks.
With over 1.2 million Rotarians in over 31,000 clubs world-wide, Rotary International’s Council on Legislation approved the addition of a fifth Avenue of Service, named “New Generations.”
“Although, we’ve always served the youth of Paterson and the world, this new Avenue of Service gives us more focus and it strengthens our commitment to young children, and teens, and even young adults,” said Paterson Rotary President Sandra Bosque.
The Avenue of New Generations recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults involved in leadership development activities, community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding.
Bosque further stated, “The Paterson Rotary Club, in recognition of this new Avenue of Service, and in recognition of our high school-aged Interact Clubs and college-aged Rotaract Club, will celebrate their community service accomplishments with a pizza social.”
The Paterson Rotary Club sponsors Interact Clubs at Paterson’s Rosa Parks Performing Arts, John F. Kennedy, and PANTHER Academy high schools. Additionally, the club co-sponsors the Interact Club at Manchester Regional High School in Haledon with Haledon Rotary Club. On the college level, The Club sponsors a Rotaract Club at Berkeley College.
Finally, Paterson Rotary’s incoming President Sue Amoresano has also committed to the youth of Paterson in the scope of the New Generations Avenue of Service by announcing plans to reestablish the Paterson Rotary Adopts Public School #14 program, that earned the Paterson Rotary Club, the 2008 Florrie Scialla Outstanding Community Service Award. The project, which needs to be officially approved by the Paterson Educational District, upon approval, will begin July 1st at the start of the new Paterson Rotary year.
About Us
The Paterson Rotary Club has been serving the community of Paterson and the world for 98 years. With 60 members, the Paterson Rotary Club is one of the largest in Rotary District 7490, and the Club is looking to expand it’s membership community-oriented business and community leaders who enjoy service and fellowship. Weekly meetings are held on Thursdays at 12:15 PM at the Brownstone and end promptly at1:30 PM. For more information please call 973-881-7300 or log onto www.patersonrotary.org.
Paterson Rotary Raises Funds for Haiti Relief in The Form of ShelterBoxes.
In response to the devastation and need for relief in Haiti, the Paterson (noontime) Rotary Club is raising money for the sponsorship of ShelterBoxes and we are urging business men and women in the Paterson community to join our efforts if they find it possible to do so.
What is ShelterBox?
Shelterbox is a very effective and immediate-response program supported by individual Rotary Clubs worldwide. ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that delivers emergency shelter, warmth, and dignity to people affected by disaster worldwide. If you were to look inside these Rotary emblazoned boxes, you would find a sturdy tent which could accomodate ten people, a multi-fuel cook stove with cooking utensils and pots and pans, sleeping mats and sleeping bags, water purification tablets for clean drinking water, which will accomodate 10 people for 6 months, tools that can be used for survival such as flashlights, a wood saw, hatchet, etc.
1500 ShelterBoxes are already on the ground in Haiti's capital, and several thousand more and needed. There are 1.5 million homeless as a result of the Earthquake that devastated the Country.
What Can You Give?
Well, that is a question only you can answer. Each box is $1,000. If you can find it in your heart and wallet to donate $100 toward a ShelterBox, please let us know as soon as possible. No donation is too small. If you can donate $75, $50, $25 toward a ShelterBox, please do. Checks can be made out to Paterson Rotary Club Foundation, and send to 100 Hamilton Plaza, Suite 1201, Paterson, NJ 07505.
For more information contact the Paterson (Noontime) Rotary Club at 973-881-7300 or stop by our Rotary meeting on Thursday at 12:15 pm at the Brownstone in Paterson. Lunch is $20.
Paterson (Noontime) Rotary Club Presents Donation to Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic.
On Thursday, December 17, 2009 the Paterson (Noontime) Rotary Club, presented a donation in the amount of $1,000 to the Paterson Boys and Girls Club. The Boys and Girls Club. In addition to this donation, the Club also presented checks to The Paterson Education Fund, The Passaic County CASA, and CUMAC ECHO - Passaic County's largest food pantry. The Paterson (Noontime) Rotary Club remains committed to Service Above Self and to the local community of Paterson.
Paterson Rotarian Bill Fenners Honored for 52 Yea
rs of Service to Paterson Rotary
On Thursday, October 8, 2009 our very own Bill Fenners, of North Haledon-based William C. Fenners Realty was honored for 52 years of membership in the Paterson Rotary Club, which meets at 12:15pm on Thursdays at the Brownstone in Paterson. Bill is a Paul Harris Fellow and recipient of the Walter D. Head award as well. Pictured here is District 7490 Governor Suraj Bhatia honoring Bill in the presence of three past District Governors. They are (left to right) PDG Gloria Counselor, District Governor Raj Bhatia, Honoree Bill Fenners, PDG Art Scialla, and PDG Dominic Jengo.
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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.
Please feel free to browse our Website pages and contact us for more information on anything you see.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Sandra Bosque
President
2009-10
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