NEWTON ROTARY
Minutes August 13, 2025
Meeting Opened: 12:15pm
Pledge: President Charles
Prayer: Marge McCabe
Song: John Cuozzo America the Beautiful
Guests: Carissa Shevlin, Charlie Rose Shevlin, Alice Vigiletti, Marge McCabe, Wayne McCabe, Lisa Carlson
Happy $$
Alice was glad to be here.
John survived the fair.
Marge was happy that Wayne resigned as president of the Sussex County Historical Society.
Lisa's LLC. was approved and is on her way to establishing her own business.
Buz was happy that the food booth was successfully converted to the Red Rooster Pub.
Charles was pleased that we had so many guests in attendance. He was also happy to have spent time at the Jersey shore with his wife.
Announcements:
9/11/25 Dine to Donate at Friendly's
9/13/25 Farm to Table at Current's Barn to benefit Homeless Project
9/24/25 57th Annual Golf Outing at Newton Country Club to benefit Atlantic Health
District grant application for $5000.00 qualified.
11/6/25 New Brunswick Rotary Club Invitation to celebrate their 105th Anniversary.
Speakers:
President of Sussex County Community College
SCCC Foundation Chair Stan Kula
The college is trying to spread the message of what it is doing. There are 3500 students and 70 academic programs.
Many exciting partnerships have taken place with the local community.
The McGuire site has worked in conjunction with Sussex County Technical School with its Culinary and Automotive programs.
In a partnership with Campbell Supply, the building behind McGuires will be home to a Diesel program. RS Phillips is working with the college to enhance the Welding program.
The students at the Arbor Restaurant often get jobs before they graduate.
In partnership with Thor Labs, an Optics Technology Center will be created.
Wallkill Valley High School, Sussex Rural Electric and the college are coordinating their efforts on the Electrical Lineman program.
Other efforts are focused on: Safety programs
Outdoor Shooting Range
Expanding the Medical Health Center in coordination with Atlantic Health
Partnering with Ramapo Cllege to bring teaches back to this community
The Athletic program is growing with between 300-350 student athletes. 25-30% of students enrolled at SCCC are housed at Centenary University.
There is a community garden and the college operates a farm on route 206.
Newton Rotary was offered advertising on the radio station. Possible partnering with grant opportunities. Creating a Rotaract club.
50/50 Buz walked away with $7.00
The pot continues to grow.
Adjourned 1:20pm
Editor: Denise Current
