January 12, 2025        This Week - Lunch at the Methodist Church This week we'll have a Club Forum - at the Methodist Church on Warwick Road, lower level.  See you there! If you missed Wednesday's lunch we would like to thank Walter Gouldsbury (Crumb, Gouldsburger's and Umile Trattoria) for catering.  Also our own Wayne Zschech for hosting us at the Lutheran Church including the meeting space and kitchen facilities. "Bring a Prospective Member to Lunch for Free" is back!  Thank you to Membership Chair Stuart Harting who has generously volunteered to pay the lunch fees for first-time guests. Spread the Word About Rotary Club of Haddonfield Foundation Scholarships   Each year our Club's Foundation provides financial assistance to deserving students with financial need in Camden County planning to further their education in a university, college, vocational or other setting, with particular consideration to students who demonstrate an understanding of the mission of Rotary International: providing service to others, promoting high ethical standards and advancing world understanding, good will and peace.   The application deadline is March 14.  Scholarships up to $2,000 will be awarded to high school seniors with excellence in academics and the arts, as well as students who plan on majoring in several specific areas outlined here:  https://www.haddonfieldrotary.org/page/apply-for-a-rotary-club-of-haddonfield-foundation-scholarship.   All  winners are required to attend the Scholarship Dinner at Tavistock in May.  For more information contact Foundation Chair Denise C. Stuart at denisecstuart@gmail.com. It's Time for TOPGOLF 2025!    TOPGOLF, our Club Foundation's biggest and best (and most fun) event of the year is on Sunday, February 23 from 4-7pm. Last year we had over 90 Rotarians, family members, and friends sign up for the event and we raised nearly $20,000 for scholarships and grants to nonprofit organizations locally, regionally, and around the world. We recently heard from one of our scholarship recipients, Chloe Gwaku, HMHS Class of 2024, who just finished her first semester at Yale University. Please watch this short video message to our Club at www.youtube.com/shorts/CyYyAUVgNkk.   All proceeds go directly to scholarships and grants to local and regional nonprofit organizations. The complete flyer with all levels of support can be found at www.haddonfieldrotary.org/page/top-golf-fundraiser-2025 You can print it out and also sign up online at https://bit.ly/rotary-topgolf-2025. Thank you in advance for your support. Warm regards, Denise C. Stuart President, Rotary Club of Haddonfield Foundation 24 Years of Doing Good Over the past 24 years, The Rotary Club of Haddonfield Foundation has made a significant impact by supporting nonprofit organizations in our town, region and internationally.  Last year recipients included the Camden Schools Foundation, Cathedral Kitchen, Little Hands Little Feet, Prevent Child Abuse NJ, ShelterBox USA and The Tender. All grant applicants must be 501(c)3s and support projects and programs that provide direct services to individuals and reflect the core mission of Rotary; have measurable outcomes, a plan for documenting results, and long-term sustainability; and have diversified income streams and demonstrate effective financial accountability.  Priority is given to those which focus on education and literacy, relief from poverty, disease prevention and treatment, and water and sanitation. Applications can be downloaded from www.HaddonfieldRotary.org with a deadline of April 15. Yes, this year's District Conference will conveniently be held in Cherry Hill -- May 2-4, 2025 at the Double Tree on Route 70.  It's more than a conference -- it's an opportunity to delve into the rich history, vibrant culture and innovative Rotary ideas that make our community thrive. The registration fee is $300 per person until February 15.  We even have some Club funds available to help defray costs -- check with President Amy.  For details visit https://events.rotarydistrict7505.org/event/district-conference-2025/ Haddonfield Mayor to be Honored Mayor Colleen Bianco Bezich, who is married to our own Anthony Bezich, will be honored on Wednesday at the MLK Freedom Medal Awards, at the Collingswood Grand Ballroom.  Join other Rotarians  -- only $40 per ticket at https://www.camdencounty.com/2025-camden-county-mlk-freedom-medal/ Rotary Club of Haddonfield P.O. Box 383 Haddonfield, NJ 08033 Doing Good and Having Fun Doing it! With much appreciation to our late editor emeritus, Bill Reynolds.   We meet Wednesdays 12:15-1:30pm (unless otherwise noted) Tavistock Country Club, Tavistock Lane, Haddonfield NJ  08033 Want to change how you receive these emails? Update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Have something for The Observer?  Send to baltake@comcast.net by 10am Friday.

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