On June 16th, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary inducted new Officers at a ceremony at Shackamaxon Country Club.
Past President Cathy Harris reviewed the club’s accomplishments this past Rotary year and presented Paul Harris awards to Michael Dietrich and Steve Goldberg for their work on the largest fundraisers. Michael chaired the Golf Outing which supports the Robert H. Kraus Scholarship and Steve chaired the Nepal fundraiser. Cathy also recognized Joyce Miller and Wayne Zuhl for their fundraising efforts, Patty Laguna for her work with the High School Interact Club and Donna D’Annunzio for her role as fundraising Chairperson and co-Treasurer. In addition to the fundraising efforts for our local and international communities, Cathy highlighted some of the service projects the club participated in monthly including Mobile Meals of Westfield and the newest addition, El Centro in Plainfield.
The new Rotary year began on July 1 and Carmela Resnick took over as new President at that time. Carmela plans to continue the service projects and fundraising efforts supported by past President Cathy Harris. She is also planning some new initiatives to further promote the good works of the Rotary club, to carry on the tradition of giving back to the community and to promote the Rotary motto “Service Above Self”. The other new Officers are Steve Goldberg (President-Elect for 2017), Kim Decker (Secretary) and Don Rosenberg (Treasurer).
Board Members for the 2016/2017 Rotary year include: Donna D’Annunzio-Fundraising, Patty Laguna- Youth/Interact, Brooks Smith- International, Andy Calamaras- Foundation, Wayne Zuhl- Membership, Julie Murphy- Program, Dick Dobyns- Program Emeritus, Gerry Leary-Service, Maria LaMorte-Wright – Publicity, and Cathy Harris (Past President).
The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 12:15pm at the Stage House Restaurant in Scotch Plains. On the last Wednesday of the month, there is an informal fellowship meeting for those who aren’t able to volunteer at Mobile Meals. Guests are invited to join us for lunch, and learn about the good that Rotary is doing worldwide.
(above l-r) Steve Goldberg (President-Elect 2017 ), Carmela Resnick (President), Don Rosenberg (Treasurer), Kim Decker (Secretary).
