Rotary President Projects
In addition to the many ways we serve our community, each year Denville Rotary designates funds for a club project . The nature and scope of the project is decided upon by the current Club President. Scroll through below to see how Denville Rotary has enhanced our community through President's Projects.
1.) 1961
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Santa Land opened in 1961. Santa Land and the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony are considered by many as the signature Community Service Project ever undertaken by Denville Rotary.
2.) 1964
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The Robert Kearney Memorial Picnic Grove at Gardner Field was dedicated in 1964. The project was in memory of the 21-year-old Denville youth who was lost at sea in the ill-fated nuclear submarine, the U.S.S. Thresher.
3.) 1968
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A picnic pavilion at Gardner Field captured the attention of the townspeople in 1968.
4.) 1972
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An illuminated sign was erected over the entrance of Saint Clare's Hospital in 1972 to mark the occasion of the Club's 25th Anniversary.
5.) 1973
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A financial donation in 1973 helped to offset the cost of the construction of the Field House/Refreshment Stand at Gardner Field.
6.) 1975
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In 1974, a permanent Handball Ball Court was added to the facilities at Gardner Field and is still currently being utilized.
7.) 1974
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In 1974, the mosaic Madonna, made in Italy, was attached to an outer wall located in the front of Saint Clare's Hospital.
8.)1976
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The Beacon Hill Monument was constructed in 1976 to commemorate our nation's birthday. The hilltop was used by Washington's Minute Men as a signaling point during the Revolutionary War.
9). 1977
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An electronic scoreboard was installed in 1977 at the Caruso Athletic Stadium, Morris Knolls High School.
10.)1978
In 1978, a fieldstone fireplace was constructed in the newly renovated Senior Citizen Center.
11.) 1981
The Pole Picnic Pavilion was erected in 1981 at Gardner Field. The community initiative was a joint project with both the Lions Club and Kiwanis Club.
12.)1983
Veteran's Memorial Park was dedicated May 30, 1983. The project included a memorial obelisk, a new fountain, new lighting system, new trees, shrubs, and flowers. It is considered by many as a pleasant contribution to the ambiance of Denville.
13.) 1988
In 1988, a new flagpole was placed in the front of the Senior Citizen's Center.
14.) 1989
In 1989, the club donated one light pole with lights at Gardner Field as a community effort to light all athletic playing fields.
15.) 1990 & 2013
An entrance sign, with gold leaf lettering, was installed at the entrance to Gardner Field in 1990 and again in 2013.
16.) 1991
New playground equipment was installed in 1991 at Muriel Hepner Park.
17.)1992
In 1992, a new electronic scoreboard was installed at Gardner Field.
18. 1994
In 1994, the club made a financial donation toward the construction of an Herb Garden at the Denville Historical Museum.
19.)1996
In 1996, the club provided a new sign at the entrance to the Denville Historical Museum.
20.) 1997
The gazebo, located at the playground, Gardner Field, was designed and built by club members in 1997.
21.)2005
The Clock Tower, located at Rotary Park, stands as a focal to the entrance of downtown Broadway - Denville. The project was dedicated in 2005.
22.) 2006
Four metal, vinyl coated, benches were installed in 2006 at Santa Land.
23.) 2007
Concrete Chess Tables were installed at Gardner Field, Denville Historic Museum, and Muriel Hepner Park in 2007.
24.) 2008
A bronze replication of our national bird, the American Bald Eagle, mounted on a black granite base, was installed in the lobby of the Township Municipal Building in 2008.
25.) 2010
In 2010, the club designed and built a Band Stand as an addition to the structures located at Gardner Field.
26.) 2014
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In 2014, the Senior Citizen Center received a double electric stove/oven to meets the needs of their Senior Citizen Center.
27.) 2015
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In 2015, Santa Land received another structure to enhance the beautiful park-like atmosphere - a beautiful rendition of a Gingerbread House.
28.) 2016
In 2016, an Electric Vehicle Charging Station with a vinyl bench sitting area was installed across the street from the post office.
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