NEW JERSEY BLOOD SERVICES (NJBS) ANNOUNCED A BLOOD EMERGENCY
There is currently only a 2-3 day supply and a 1-2 day supply of type O. IF YOU CAN, PLEASE DONATE
SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION AT SANTA LAND ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE HEAVY RAIN FORECAST. PLEASE BRING YOUR DONATIONS ON AUGUST 21ST BETWEEN 8:00AM AND 11:00AM. THANK YOU!
Denville Rotary, once again, proudly supports Denville Social Services in their efforts to collect school supplies for our resident children who may otherwise begin the new school year without the necessary tools. Please consider donating supplies according to the list below. We will be accepting your donations at Santa Land on Saturday, August 14th and Aug 21st from 8:00am until 11:00am. Thank you!
Last night, Wednesday, August 4th, the Denville Police Department sponsored "National Night Out" which is an annual community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaradeire. Denville Rotary is proud of our relationship with the Denville Police Department and have helped to acquire many tools necessary for the Officers to carry out their responsibilites when they respond to calls from the community. Last night we celebrated the gift of a special service bicycle. This is an oversized bicycle to be used by Officer Adam Temporale when he is on patrol. Officer Temporale is 6'7" tall and requires this special oversized service bicycle to accommodate his height. Some of the other tools Denville Rotary has donated to the DTPD include spike strips to stop fleeing vehicles, ice rescue suits, helmets for the officers, helmet shields and more.
As the New York Blood Center (NYBC) says, stepping on a Lego brick with your bare foot hurts, doesn't it? So does hitting your thumb with a hammer! A lot of things hurt, but donating blood to saves lives is not one of them.
This year, a rise in the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries that require blood products has depleted inventories, so the need for blood donors is great.
For over 11 years, the Denville Rotary Club and the Denville Sunrise Rotary Club have sponsored monthly blood drives with NYBC. Thanks to the generous donors from Denville and surrounding towns, 2021 is proving to be an especially successful year for the Clubs.
Through July of this year, the two Rotary Clubs have combined to collect 400 units of blood, saving 1,200 lives, which surpasses 2019 and even 2020 during the height of the pandemic. The last blood drive, on July 14th, netted 53 units of blood. If they can maintain the current pace for the rest of this year, the Clubs will exceed last year's volume by 6%. According to NYBC, in a geographical area with almost 300 active blood drives, Denville's two Rotary Clubs rank #8 in the number of donations received.
The next NYBC Rotary sponsored blood drive is August 25, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Denville Municipal Building, 1 St. Mary's Place. If you would like to donate, please call 800-933-2566. Just one donation can save up to 3 lives!
On June 26, 2021 our new Club Officers and Directors were installed to their positions by District Govenor Nominee, Shelby Rhodes. Pictured from the left are Director William Kader, Secretary Diane Grabowski, Director Michael Boudway, Assistant Secretary Betsy Roberts, President Patricia Agliata, President Elect Joe Paci, Parliamentarian George Hrobuchak, Director Mary Radicsh, Director Rick Rafferty, Director Tony Toriello. Not pictured are Treasurer Joe Velocci, Assistant Treasurer Greg Dittrich, Director Lora Villavicencio, Director Diane Vezzuto. Also on this day, Denville Rotary proudly presentded the prestigious honor of a Paul Harris Fellow to Patricia Agliata, Diane Grabowski and Betsy Roberts. Others who received a Paul Harris Fellow through generous donations are Dave Lawrence, Sal Paci, Mary Radicsh and Honorary Member Carmine DeMaio. Congratulations to all!
(For additional photos, please "Read More" and take a look at the photo album on the right.)
Denville Rotary Pres. Patricia Agliata Presents Check to Sgt. Dennis Subrizi
"DEDICATED IN GRATEFUL AND LOVING TRIBUTE TO ALL WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO DEFEND THEIR IDEALS AND PAVE THE WAY FOR PEACE"
President Patricia Agliata places a wreath near the Obelisk at Veteran's Memorial Garden as a fellow Rotarian raises and lowers the flag.
It is Denville Rotary's annual tradition to celebrate the memory of all those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
On May 27, 2021 Denville Rotary, along with Denville Sunrise, enjoyed the great outdoors with a nature walk in Jonathan's Woods led by Dave Blinder. Dave Blinder is a Denville resident and serves on the Board of Trustees for POWWW (Protect Our Water Wetlands and Woods). The mission of POWWW is to protect wetlands, woodlands and potable water supplies throughout the Beaver Brook watershed in Denville, Rockaway and Boonton Township. They identify and support land acquisition, provide site stewardship and provide public education programs. Dave spoke about the history of the area, the wildlife and how the preserve came to be. It was a great experience enjoyed by all!
Congratulations to our very own Michael Boudway for being a Third Prize Winner in this year's District Raffle!
The seventh annual Rotary District 7475 Raffle drawing was held on May 27, 2021. Total receipts were $119,600 which was $50,000 more that last year. Fifty-two clubs and five outside organizations participated. Congratulations to all of the lucky winners! To see the complete list of winners, visit the Rotary District 7475 website.
A special thank you goes out to all of our Denville Rotary members who purchased tickets and a very special thank you to BETSY ROBERTS for chairing this fundraising event for our club. As a result of her efforts, a portion of the funds will come back to Denville Rotary. Well done Ms. Betsy!
What a fantastic night for Denville Rotary and some very special people! On May 20th at Cafe Navona, we held our annual awards event and inducted five new members into our Rotary family. (Please take a look at the photo album on the right.)
The recipient of the Claude Dickerson Recognition Award, Denville Rotary's most coveted award, is Diane Grabowski. Diane became a Rotarian in October, 2019 and has since made many significant contributions not only to Rotary but also to events which greatly benefited the community. She lives by Rotary's Four Way Test and exemplifies our motto of "Service Above Self." Congratulations Diane! You are very deserving of this recognition! Pictured with Board Member Mary Radicsh.
The recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award is Michael Anderson for his many outstanding contributions to the community. Pictured here with President Patricia Agliata and Secretary Betsy Roberts.
The recipient of the Vocational Service Award is William Connelly. Bill is an attorney, who through his vocation, has dedicated many years of his professional expertise to serving and mentoring others. Notably, under his mentorship, the Mendham High School Mock Trial Team has won numerous NJ state first place awards as well as national awards. Bill is President of Mendham Rotary. Pictured with Board Member George Hrobuchak.
Our newly inducted Denville Rotary members, pictured left to right, are Andrew Agliata, Peter Zablocki, Vicki Harrison, Rich Lehmkuhl and Brigitte Mesa. We are so happy you joined us and look forward to many years of service and fun times together. Welcome!
The Rotary Club of Denville prides itself on its service to the community. Our Denville Rotary Paper Goods and Toiletries Social Services Project was a resounding success due in large part by the overwhelming giving spirit of its Denville residents who answer the call of the needs of our community. We appreciate the support!
On behalf of Denville Rotary, I extend my thanks to the residents and neighbors who never disappoint in their generosity. To our members, thank you for your Service Above Self. We had a great day embracing the opportunity to serve.
Patricia Agliata, President Rotary Club of Denville
"Embrace the Opportunity, Serve With Love, Work for Peace"
The Rotary Club of Denville was pleased to present our donation to the Denville Beautification Committee. We appreciate the volunteers who help with the flower beddings and plantings around Denville each year. Kudos to Dave Sipple and his team! Well done and thank you so much for bringing beauty to life in our community.
All are welcome and encouraged to join Denville Rotary at Gardner Field on May 22, 2021 at 10am for a One Mile Stigma Free Awareness Walk. Pre-Register at https://njrotary.org/ (click on Denville Walkathon) or use the scan code on the flyer below. Participating in the event will be Sentator Anthony Bucco, Assemblyman Brian Bergan, Sheriff Gannon's Hope One Van and the CARES Group. Free NARCAN training will be available.
Please assist Denville Rotary in helping families in need. Donations are being accepted on May 15, 2021.
Service Above Self
Denville, NJ 07834
United States of America