President Charles opened the meeting at 12:16pm

Pledge of Allegiance: Charles

Prayer: Bud Luthman

Song: Charles

 

Guests: Martha Filippone and Kerry Vreeland

 

Guest Speaker: Lori Ciampi Director of Community Services

SCARC Special Olympics 

 

Charles welcomed everyone.

 

Happy Dollars: 

Lisa Carlson's daughter finished her first semester at grad school with a 4.0.

Mike Hanifan was appointed prosecutor in Frankford Joint Municipal Court.  

Kerry was happy to attend the meeting.

Martha was happy to attend the meeting.

Charles was pleased to have his guests attend the meeting.  His daughter closed on her new house in Dorset Farm last week.

 

Guest Speaker Lori Ciampi shared a great deal of information about the Special Olympics Program.

Athletes must qualify for the sport and all expenses are paid through fundraising efforts of a special committee.

There is a young athletes program for ages 3 to 7 years who do not compete.  Competition begins at age 8 years.

There will be a 50/50 baseball game at Skylands to benefit the Sussex and Morris area.

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will take place in June in Minnesota.

 

Upcoming Fundraisers:

Chili Open January 31, 2026 will have a Hawaiian theme.  Booze and restaurant gift cards are needed for the Chili Open.  Please reach out to your businesses for support.  

St. Patrick's Day Parade March 7, 2026

The Pancake Breakfast will NOT be at Applebee's on March 7, 2026 as the Sussex County Historical Society booked that date.

Pickleball Tournament May 2, 2026

 

Upcoming Guest Speakers: 

1/28/26 Ralph Porter / Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council

 

50/50:  Kerry won $6.00 and pulled the Ace of Spades.  She generously donated the $165.00 pot to the Special Olympics.

 

Adjourned at 1:15pm

 

Editor: Denise Current