Service for Good; Friends for Keeps               

                                                                                    AUGUST 25, 2026

                           

    

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UPCOMING EVENTS !!

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TOMORROW… 

MORRISTOWN ROTARY  BBQ

 TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY NIGHT…>>

Wednesday Aug. 26th at 4:30pm-8:00 pm.   To again be held at LOANTAKA PARK Gazebo off of South Street, Morris Twp. 

This has always been a great time for all Rotarians who have attended! Don't miss the social time.. Families and friends invited… SPECIAL GUEST District 7475 Governor Joe Nasto, will be attending..

 SO MANY ROTARIANS HAVE SIGNED UP..SO WHY NOT YOU?

....RSVP ASAP either way! by clicking SIGNUP GENIUS below. In Signup Genius confirm whether attending and if so use drop down link to indicate what food platter or supplies you can bring. 

*** NO regular meetings that day!!***

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ANNUAL GENTLY USED CHILDREN'S BOOK DRIVE…Has now started!!

AUGUST 15th thru SEPT.25th ..

SPREAD THE WORD !!   One of our most successful repeat projects which puts Morristown Rotary in the community consciousness… Collection of these gently used children's books for approx. pre-school thru 5th grade (no textbooks)… Which will then be redistributed for FREE at the Morristown Fall Festival Rotary booth on Sunday, Sept. 27th .

  Depository boxes will be in the entrance ways at Peapack Private Bank&Trust (233 South St), Fully Promoted(16 Pine St) and Valley Bank (Speedwell).

     Please “share” the Facebook posting regarding this on your Facebook pages so the word exponentially spreads and physically post the fliers wherever you can. 

**Volunteers needed to periodically check the depository boxes and empty them when getting full, bringing books to our shed behind townhall. For more info or questions or to volunteer in drive effort… reach out to Chairperson Merle Johnson or text to Scott.

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CLUB SIP & PAINT AT  MCCULLOUGH HALL GARDENS

This September 24th at 5:00pm at MCCULLOUGH HALL Gardens.. Come enjoy an evening of Painting at the directions of a guiding artist along with some good Sipping .. LIMITED to Rotarians and guests and LIMITED to 25 persons…So don't wait to sign up and miss the chance.

  For more info contact Rotarian Ambassador: Charlie Ward.

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ROTARY CLUB NEWS

New member, BECKY HAMMOND, of 

ARC MORRIS,  sworn in…

 

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VETS IN TRANSITION

Morristown, Westfield, Hillsborough, NJ Watchung-Warren, Madison, Asbury, Englewood Rotary Clubs all together..

   

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AN IMPORTANT DIGITAL UPGRADE

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DISASTER RELIEF POSSIBILITIES?

OUR CLUB ASKS…

What can we do to help?

Please send President Will your thoughts..

Perhaps join some other local clubs in contributing $$ to be sent to  Columbian Rotary Club ???

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AND THE HONOREE IS>>>

Future District  Governor 7475 (2027-28) Kalpana Patel along with Joe Bellina, both of the Rotary Club of Robbinsville-Hamilton congratulate Will on becoming a member of the PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY.. 

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THANK YOU FROM DEIDRE'S HOUSE

 

AND ANOTHER THANK YOU NOTE FROM … JAPANESE SHORT TERM EXCHANGE STUDENT GROUP ASSISTANT LEADER, KELLY

 

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AND THE TASTE 2027 GETS MOVING…

INITIAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF TASTE OF MORRISTOWN 2027

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ROTARIAN  HELP NEEDED…

(SignUp Genius links below!!)

SEPT 26th

SEPT 27th 

 

OCT. 24th

 

Upcoming Events
Annual Club BBQ
Aug. 26, 2026
4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Rotary Club of Mental Health Advocates
Sep. 16, 2026 5:30 p.m.
Paint & Sip
Sep. 24, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Rotary SIP & PAINT
Sep. 24, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
Mt Kemble Home - Game/Picnic Night
Sep. 29, 2026
4:30 p.m. – 8:08 p.m.
Ethan & The Bean
Oct. 01, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 8:33 p.m.
Merle’s CHILI COOKOFF
Oct. 09, 2026 5:00 p.m.
Merle’s CHILI COOKOFF
Oct. 09, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
Rotary Club of Mental Health Advocates
Oct. 21, 2026 5:30 p.m.
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Speakers
Aug 26, 2026
No Meetings
Sep 02, 2026
Deirdre's House (All Three Meetings)
Sep 09, 2026
Northwest NJ Community Action Partnership, INC. (Norwescap) (All Three Meetings)
Sep 16, 2026
Classification Talk
Sep 23, 2026
Morristown Municipal Airport (Breakfast & Lunch)
View entire list

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SUGGESTION BOX

 … IDEAS FOR POSSIBLE 

CLUB PROJECTS OR FUNDRAISERS 

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DISTRICT 7475  AND ROTARY INTERNATIONAL NEWS

 

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SERVICE IDEAS FROM OTHERS?…..