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NEWTON ROTARY
Minutes June 10, 2026, 2026
 

President Charles called the meeting to order at 12:22pm

Pledge: Charles

Prayer: Bud Luthman

Song: Steve Wescott

Guests: Simon Henry, Devon Henry, Rasheedah Henry, Kassandra Santiago, Kerry Santiago and David Santiago

Guest Speaker: Scholarship Recipients

Happy Dollars:  John Frank knows that Bud Luthman is younger than him.                                           Caroline Ottenbreit was happy for the scholarship recipients.                                                            Denise had a class reunion at her home.                    Steve's memory of Bob Shankman was filled with praise.  He was a best friend, a funny and brilliant man.  He understood business inside and out.  Caroline's youngest son graduated Princeton and is traveling through Europe.                                Charles's grandson Connor turned 3 and his older sister graduated pre school at Reverand Brown today.  He also recognized Bob Shankman as Newton Rotary's historian.

Program:  Simon Henry from Newton High School and Kassandra Santiago from Kittatinny Regional received their scholarship money.  They will be attending Sussex County Community College.  Simon will pursue a Culinary career and Kassandra will pursue a Medical career in Dentistry.

Announcements: Endowment meeting following this meeting.                                                      Wednesday, June 24th the meeting will not be at the Hampton Diner, it will be at the hospital.                  July 8th, the non profit recipients will attend the meeting to receive our donations.                            July 15th, the meeting will not be at Hampton Diner, it will be at Denise's at 5:00pm

Upcoming Fundraisers:                                          Farm to Table 4 Course Wine Dinner                              September 26, 2026                                                    Pancake Breakfast                                          December 5, 2026

Upcoming Events:                                              Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Sussex County Day                                                            September 20, 2026 at the fairgrounds                      

50/50: John Robert's won the $9.00 and donated it to the Pancake man, David Santiago, Kassandra's younger brother.  The pot grows. 

Meeting Adjourned: 1:28pm

Editor: Denise Hotz   

 
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