Secretary Denise opened the meeting at 12:15pm

Pledge of Allegiance: Denise

Prayer: Barbara Miller

Song: Steve Wescott

 

Guest Speaker: Bill Vierbuchen 

 

John Frank welcomed everyone such as former rotarian Tom Digby would have welcomed our guests,  "Welcome".

 

Happy Dollars:

Mike Hanifan was pleased to have our fellow rotarian Heidi Weber join us, who he has known since grammar school.  It was also nice to see more than five people in attendance.

Steve and Helen had a successful trip to Florida.  when they left Florida the temperature was 85 degrees and upon return to New Jersey the temperature was 59 degrees.  He understands why old people go to Florida.

Barbara spent a good two weeks in Florida, but Ned stayed.

 

Announcements:

The Dictionary Project is moving forward.  Mc Keown schools delivery date was changed.  

McKeown 10/28/25 10:00 am

Fredon Elementary 11/5/25 9:00 am

Stillwater Elementary 11/12/25 9:00 am

Florence M. Burd and Merrriam Ave. dates are to be announced.

Volunteers welcome to assist in distributing the dictionaries.  Please contact Charles or Denise.

The Homeless Project is also moving forward.  We still need:

Shampoo and Conditioner-Body Wash-Deodorant-Hair Brushes and Combs-Toothpaste

 

Upcoming Events and Speakers:

10/24/25 World Polio Day. For every dollar that you donate to polio now, Bill Gates will triple. 

10/29/25 Guest Speaker Lee Ellison the Director of Marketing for the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

 

Guest Speaker: 

Bill Vierbuchen  Executive Director Camp Nejeda

Bill grew up in Bridgewater, NJ and spent time in medical sales before joining the Board of Directors at Camp Nejeda. 

Camp Nejeda is a Type 1 Diabetes camp. 

His discussion began asking for the definition of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes is when the pancreas stops working.  The beta cells (insulin producing cells) start attacking each other.

Type 2 Diabetes is when your blood sugar is too high. 

The camp accommodates about 80 children per week.  It runs from Memorial Day until Labor Day. 

It receives no state or government funding and solely operates on corporate sponsors and donations.  The cost per child is $2000.00.

The camp also offers Family Camp and Adult Camp. 

Bill and our members were quite engaged and provided a great deal of information about diabetes.

 

Upcoming Fundraisers:

Chili Open January 31, 2026

Pancake Breakfast and St. Patrick's Day Parade March 7, 2026

Pickleball Tournament April 2026

 

50/50 John Frank was lucky enough to win back his $2.00 investment, but not the pot.

Adjourned at 1:14pm

 

Editor: Denise Current