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Lunch Meetings MAINLINE CATERING & EVENTS
Wednesdays 12:00 PM 341 PURSEL STREET
Dinner Meeting PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
Last Wednesday of each Month 6:00 PM
Welcome Our New President Debra Shelly!
Debra Shelly: President 2024-2026
Debra Shelly was born, raised, and still lives in Phillipsburg, NJ. She has been married to Jim Shelly for 42 years and they have 2 fur baby cats named Molly and Annie. She has 2 sisters, Jody in Phillipsburg and Cynthia in Arizona.
After graduating in the top 10 from Phillipsburg High School in 1974, Debbie went to Warren Hospital’s School of Medical Technology and worked at that hospital for 20 years before returning to school to pursue a career in teaching. She graduated from Centenary College with degrees in Elementary and Special Education and started her teaching career for Warren County Special Services. In 1998, she was hired at Lopatcong Elementary School and worked for 14 years as a third-grade teacher and continued her education at East Stroudsburg University where she received a Master’s in Education with a Major in Reading and then a Master’s in Educational Leadership. She was very active in the Lopatcong Education Association and served as the Treasurer and chaired the Fundraising Committee and was named the Teacher of the Year in 2006.
In 2011, she was hired by the Phillipsburg School District as an Elementary Curriculum Director and worked at the Andover Morris School as Principal from 2015-2017. She retired from the Phillipsburg School District in December of 2017.
Debbie became a Rotarian in November of 2020, was appointed Director of Service Projects in 2021, became Vice President in 2022 and President Elect in 2023. The Rotary has become her passion, and she hopes that you join us some day at a meeting to see what it’s all about. Meetings are on Wednesdays at 12:00 at Mainline Event and Catering, and the last Wednesday of the month is a dinner meeting at 6:00.
RSVP to Debbie Shelly at dshellyrotary@gmail.com and check out our Facebook page at Rotary Club of Phillipsburg, NJ.
Important Dates
• August 12-18: Japanese students in our area
• August 14: 12:00 meeting; we host the students for lunch!
• August 18: 10-2; Touch a Truck/First Responders’ Day at Shappell Park
• August 20: 12:00; Board Meeting at Architect’s
• August 21: 12:00 meeting; Collette presentation on Nice
• August 28: FRANK Night; 6:00; bring a potential new member!
• September 4: 12:00 meeting; Golf Outing final work!
• September 6 at 11:00 Tricky trays at Debbie’s house
• Week of September 9th: Meal Deliveries
• September 9: Golf Outing at Architect’s
• September 11: NO MEETING!
• September 12: Firth Youth Center Banquet; Beams & Dreams fundraiser
• September 14: 11-5:00; Railroad Festival at Shappell Park
SMS Interact Club
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What is Interact Club?
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Interact is a club for youth, middle school through high school, who want to connect with others in their community or school.
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Interact club members have fun while carrying out service projects and learning about the world.
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Interact is the youth version of Rotary. Our Interact Club is sponsored by the Phillipsburg Rotary.
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Why have an Interact Club?
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Through these groups, participants strengthen their leadership skills, serve their communities, increase their world understanding, build friendships, and more.
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Follow this link to learn more.
Faculty Advisor - Ms. Hummer - email - stewartsvilleinteract@gmail.com
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- Meetings will take place in Ms. Hummer's room, #101, after school from 2:30-3:30pm!
- Meeting Dates: Please see the Interact Club Google Classroom for meeting dates and reminders!
- Meetings will take place in Ms. Hummer's room, #101, after school from 2:30-3:30pm!
- Meeting Dates: Please see the Interact Club Google Classroom for meeting dates and reminders!
Costumes for a Cure 2021
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Will take place on Friday, October 29th
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We ask that anyone who would like to wear a costume to school (must be school appropriate) donate $1 or more
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All money raised will be donated to the Leukemia Research Foundation
Update: We were able to send a donation of $215.00 to the Leukemia Research Foundation. Thank you to all who participated!
Hats for Halloween
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Will take place on Friday, October 22nd
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We ask that anyone who would like to wear a hat to school donate $1
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Wear a hat to school for a $1 donation. All money raised will be donated to fund a new tree at SMS for our memorial in memory of Matthew Hurte, a past student.
Update: Thank you so much to everyone who participated! We raised $381.00 to put towards a new memorial for Matt. We greatly appreciate your help in exceeding our goal!
Operation Gratitude
We will again be collecting excess Halloween candy for the @OperationGratitude #HalloweenCandyGiveBack Program! The Military & First Responders who receive your sweet treats are extremely appreciative!
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We'll be collecting candy from Tuesday, October 26th through Wednesday, November 3rd.
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We ask that anyone who would like to donate, please bring your candy to school and drop it off in the candy drop box outside of Ms. Hummer's room #101!
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Q: What kind of candy can I donate?
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A: Individually wrapped, fun or bite-sized candy is accepted. *No powdered candy (Pixy Stix, Fun Dip, etc.), unwrapped, or homemade items.
Update: Our collection was so successful, we extended the collection through November 12th! We were matched with first responders at the Kingston-Forty Fort Fire and Rescue in Kingston, PA. Ms. Hummer delivered approx. 87 pounds of candy to them on Sunday, November 7, and they were extremely appreciative! With the extension, we collected another 26 pounds of candy which was donated to local first responders! Thank you so much!
December Event:
CHOP Pajama Party
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Date: Friday, December 3rd
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We ask that anyone who would like to wear their comfy pajamas to school donate $1 or more
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All money raised will be donated to the CHOP Children's Fund
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Donations may also be made through the following website: chop.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.personalCampaign&participantID=112116
Update: Thank you so very much to everyone who participated and donated! Between in person donations and online donations we raised an AMAZING $1,456.76 for CHOP! I am so proud of and thankful to everyone who helped make this fundraiser such a success!
January Event:
Operation Furr-ever Warm
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Date: Monday, January 10th - Friday, January 28th
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We are collecting new or gently used blankets and/or towels to donate to local animal shelters in need!
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We ask that anyone who would like to donate, please drop off donations in the bin outside of Ms. Hummer's room, #101
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Update: Thank you so very much to everyone who donated towels and/or blankets! We collected over 60 items to donate to local animal shelters!
Our club is a proud part of this community and of Rotary International. Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million members who believe that great things happen when dedicated minds come together. We are community and business leaders representing different professions, experiences, and perspectives with a shared desire to connect with others to address the challenges affecting our community and communities around the world. Partnering with local, national, and global experts to exchange ideas about possible solutions, we draw up action plans to respond.
Since our start in 1938, our club has offered opportunities for our members - and those interested in making a difference - to get involved. Through meetings, social events, and volunteer projects, such as our Golf Outing and Corks & Forks, we raise funds to support both local and global initiatives. Along with these opportunities to serve, members also are able to regularly network, resulting in lifelong friendships and business connections.