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Our Most Recent Major Events
Beads of Hope Benefit Concert
November 19, 2011
Beads of Hope became our International Rotary Project approximately 1 year ago. We’ve held numerous small fundraisers, where we sold beads made by young girls in Kampala, Uganda. These are girls who are forced into child labor and prostitution, that have lost their parents to AIDS, famine and the war. They are floaters with no one to help. Our club is working closely with the non-profit organization "Set Her Free" to be able to give these girls a chance for a self-sustaining future.
The goal of the FSP Rotary Club is to raise funds to help sustain a home in Kampala trying to bring girls from these destitute situations and give them hope, love and education to become self-sustaining as young adults. To further this goal, the club held the first Beads of Hope Benefit concert on November 19 at the Scotch Plains Fanwood High School. There were 10 groups who performed and numerous other volunteers who helped with the sale of tickets, beads, snacks, distribution of programs, etc.
It was an amazing evening that not only supported the girls in Kampala but also raised community awareness about child exploitation and labor.
Click here to see the Beads of Hope photo album for photos of all of the performers and volunteers
Dictionary Day!
November 16, 2011
18 Rotarians distributed dictionaries to 3rd graders at 5 elementary schools: Brunner, Coles, Evergreen, McGinn and School One. This is one of the local community events sponsored by our Rotary club.
First Annual Robert H. Kraus Memorial Golf Outing
October 3, 2011
The First Annual Robert H. Kraus Memorial Golf Outing was held on Monday, October 3rd at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains. This was a wonderfully successful initiative and the proceeds benefit the Robert H. Kraus Memorial Scholarship. This was created to honor the memory of Bob Kraus, a long time Rotarian and respected member of the community. The Rotary Club of Fanwood - Scotch Plains, began the Robert H. Kraus Memorial Scholarship in 2010, with the first scholarship awarded in June 2011.
Installation of New Officers
June 29, 2011
The Fanwood Scotch Plains Rotary Board is made up of officers and committee chairs. The following officers were sworn in on June 29th:
Bill McClintock - President
Mike Dietrich - Vice President
Maria LaMorte-Wright - Secretary
Andy Calamaras - Treasurer/Foundation
The annual installation ceremony was held at the Westwood.
50 Member Celebration
June 15, 2011
On Wednesday June 15, 2011 the Fanwood Scotch Plains Rotary Club had a “Triple Induction”. This brought the club’s membership to a total of 50 Members! We inducted Tim Burke, Kathy Harris, and David Nunes. With new guests being introduced to Rotary and standing by our commitment of “Reaching Out To Others Is Our Business” the club reached this Great Goal! After a great meeting and lunch all present gathered together for a picture to Celebrate this milestone for our Club.
Memorial Day Parade
May 31, 2011
At Scotch Plains / Fanwood’s Memorial Day parade, the club continued the tradition of participating in the annual parade. The club demonstrated the various local community and international programs that we support.
Rotary Woof Walk
May 15, 2011
The first annual Rotary Woof Walk was a howling success, with nearly a hundred dogs and their owners walking a circuit through Scotch Plains.. Despite the threat of rain throughout that morning, townspeople of Fanwood and Scotch Plains paraded their dogs and competed for prizes. Lu Lu pictured here won for ‘best dressed.’ Her owners, Debra Varnerin and son Ryan, picked up the pretty dog duds at the Woof Walk venue itself on the Scotch Plains Village Green. The stylish outfit came from a vendor-sponsor, Buster Boutique, which with a dozen other sponsors staged booths to feature pet grooming, toys, nutrition, and veterinary care. Proceeds from the Woof Walk will go to the Scotch Plains Police K9 Unit, the Fanwood Police Bicycle Patrol and other beneficiaries.
For further pictures, check out the Woof Walk site www.RotaryWoofWalk.com. Get your dog ready for next year's Woof Walk, same place, date to be announced.
