Since 2002, the Voorhees Breakfast Rotary Club has been committed to serving our town, the South Jersey region and the world. Its members meet weekly on Thursday mornings to plan projects and activities which help meet community needs and solve problems.
Rotary International is the oldest charitable service organization in the world and addresses such issues as hunger, ignorance and child mortality. There are more than 1.2 million Rotarians all over the world in more than 35,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries. The Rotary Foundation is one of the world’s largest and has consistently had one of the highest ratings in Charity Navigator. Since the 1980’s, the Foundation and volunteers worldwide have spearheaded the effort to eradicate polio.
In partnership with Hope Church and the Cathedral Kitchen, Voorhees Rotarians are helping meet the needs of those in need of food. Members regularly prepare meals for hospitalized children and their families at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden. In our grade schools, they purchase and organize delivery of healthy snacks so our children’s learning is not impaired. They support the efforts of the “Josh the Otter Water Safety Project” to help prevent child drowning, one of the leading causes of death of youngsters.
The Club is hosting a Voorhees Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10am to 2pm in the Voorhees Town Center parking lot. All residents are welcome to participate. Cost is $25 for two parking spaces. To sign up and for more information, contact Bob Scapicchio at my67pony@aol.com or Susan Bromley at sbromley14@gmail.com
The Club’s members come from all walks of life and range in age from 39 to 93. They are a diverse, energetic and fun group. The members include two past Rotary District Governors and two current Assistant Governors, helping lead the Rotary District (7505) which covers southern and most of central New Jersey. The club meets every Thursday at 7:30am, alternating between on-line zoom meetings and in person meetings at the Palace Diner & Tapped Bar in Berlin.
The Club hosts interesting speakers and programs. If interested, call Roger Leonard at (856) 627-2600 x427 or visit the website at voorheesbrc.org.
The Voorhees Breakfast Rotary Club personifies the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”
** The third show in our Voorhees Summer Series is on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7:30pm, featuring “Asbury Fever” and their tribute to Bruce Springsteen. Since 2002, “Asbury Fever” has been rocking with the legendary sounds of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes and many other great classic rock acts. The Beer Garden and food trucks will open at 6:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. For more information about this free event, visit voorheesnj.com or call the Show Hot Line at 856-882-SHOW.
**The Vorhees Art Commission is hosting auditions for the “Voorhees Got Talent” competition. Singers, dancers, actors, musicians, poets, bands or any special talents are welcome. Auditions are on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 4pm and on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 4pm at the Voorhees Town Center. You will receive your number after registration. The location is the Atrium of the Voorhees Town Center, below Town Hall. Scan the QR code in the graphics or click
https://forms.gle/1MAEQyon333qKLESA for the registration form. Both auditions are on a first come- first serve basis and space is limited. The semifinals will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 4PM at the Voorhees Town Center. The finals will be held during Voorhees Township’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Date to be announced.) Prizes: 1st Place $1000, 2nd Place $500, 3rd Place $250. For more information, contact Gabrielle Horvitz at ghorvitz1@gmail.com
** Voorhees Township is offering discounted tickets for Morey’s Amusement Piers and Water Parks located on the Boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ. Tickets may be obtained in person from the Office of the Voorhees Township Clerk (856) 429-7757 and are payable by CASH ONLY. Tickets are available to residents and non-residents. The tickets do not expire.
