Stories

Our Annual Designer Handbag Bingo fundraiser was a great success.  This year's event was held in a new venue for us, the Glendora Fire Hall.  The new location is a smaller venue than previous years' events, making for a more intimate setting and raising the enjoyment among all of our attendees.  

Special Thanks to the Interact Club at CCTS! Their “Homeroom Challenge “ Food Drive filled my car with donations for our free food pantry. We couldn’t do this without the support of people like you.

 

We had a great meeting on June 5, 2024.  We presented our scholarship winners from Highland, Overbrook and Timber Creek High Schools with their Certificate of Merit. Congratulations to a great group of students and best wishes for your future success. And don’t be a stranger- we’d love to have you come back and visit!

 

Come on out to Iron Hill Brewery in Maple Shade any Tuesday in February. Present this digital flyer to your server and 20% of your food bill will be donated to the Gloucester Township Rotary Club Foundation. Enjoy a great meal and support a great cause at no extra cost!

 

During our fabulous Holiday Dinner, we officially welcomed Mrs. Colleen Ayala and Dr. Brett Prate to our club.

 

Thank you Highland and Timber Creek High Schools Interact Students and Advisors for making the floats and participating in the parade this year.  The Highland Wrestling Team stepped up to help build Highland's float and the Highland High School Parade Participants really stepped up when they gave Timber Creek High School the use of their assigned generator.  None of this would have been possible without the Gloucester Township Department of Public Works providing us the garage space to build the floats and the use of a generator.  Thank you to the Gloucester Township Police Department escort to the parade assembly location. 

 

Thank you to American Heritage Federal Credit Union's Glendora Branch for sharing some of the food they collected in their Food Drive with our Club for use in our Pantry Boxes.  Rotarian and Branch Manager Dana Pinto brought the food for distribution to needy families.

 

Chef Josh from Timber Creek HS hosted a “Friendsgiving” last week, teaching the culinary students how to prepare a Thanksgiving meal. Our club provided the funds for the food. The students did the work.

 

The Timber Creek Interact Club was a great help to us today, preparing food bags for 100 families in need to celebrate Thanksgiving.

 

Congratulations to J. Denise Coyne for having her name added to the Rotary Plaque at Citizen's Appreciation Park.  It is very well deserved.  Denise has had a substantial impact on our club.  Among her any accomplishments, she obtained grant money to sustain us through the pandemic and she is the driving force behind our Food Pantry program.  She is a very valuable member of our club.

 

We had a great turnout of volunteers from the Interact Clubs at CCTS, Highland HS, Timber Creek HS and the Highland Jr. Air Force ROTC. Be sure to visit Historic Gabreil Daveis Tavern during Camden County History Month for the Colonial Day Events (October 8th & 22nd).

 

 

This year's RYLA participants described their experience at our meeting.

 

Thank you Timber Creek Interact Club and the students who donated food for contributing to a successful food drive.  It will help us keep our Pantry Boxes stocked.

 

We held our Changeover Event on June 14, 2023.  Past President Steven Bogan has stepped up once again to take on the role of Club President.

 

District Governor Nominee Steve Neuner installed incoming Club President Steven Bogan

 

 

Incoming Foundation Trustees Christopher Shinn, Steven Bogan, George Hill, J. Denise Coyne, Gregory Smith and Grant Bayer.

 

 

Past District Governor Joanne Ventura installed new member Dana Pinto.

 

On April 19, 2023 our Club delivered numerous items to the C.W. Lewis School Store in support of their Lewis Bucks program.

 

Local Interact students helped clean up the pathways at Gabriel Davis Tavern on April 8.

It was great to meet our RYLA candidates from Highland High School, Julia and Alyssa, along with Interact Advisor Miss Pew.

Our Club suffered a great loss with the passing of founding member James W. Lilley, Jr..  He had an accomplished career and a rewarding retirement. Jim brought a wealth of institutional knowledge and humor to our meetings. He will be missed. 

Thank you to the Rotarians and the Timber Creek Hight School Interact Students for participating in this year's Trunk or Treat at Lt. Col Sam Siler Park.  An extra thanks to the Interact Students for giving out countless pieces of candy.

 

District Governor Michael Thompson presented Club President Christopher Shinn with this year's Rotary International flag at our meeting on October 19, 2022.

 

The Gloucester Township Rotary Foundation sponsored the construction of an elevated walkway on the pathway from the Gabriel Daveis Tavern to the Timber Creek.

 

Congratulations to Steven Bogan and Todd Saler for having their names added to our plaque at the Citizen's Appreciation Ceremony on October 8, 2022.

 

Club President Christopher Shinn presented the Mayor of Gloucester Township and the Gloucester Township Historical Preservation Society a Certificate of Dedication for the elevated walkway sponsored by the Gloucester Township Rotary Foundation on Gloucester Day, September 3, 2022.

 

President Christopher Shinn and Past President Steven Bogan welcome new member Portia Bradley to the Club.

 

Rotarians and Interact Students were greeted by the Mayor during the cleanup at Gabriel Daveis Tavern.

We installed a new Food Pantry Box in the second overflow parking lot at the Gloucester Township Senior Center on 1575 Hider Lane in order to provide free food for those in need.  We have additional Pantry Boxes at Highland and Timber Creek High Schools.

 

We respectfully request that you do not put items in the boxes.  Thank you..

 

Club President Christopher Shinn and Sergeant at Arms Denise Coyne inducted new member Keith Gibbons on February 16.  Glad to welcome Keith in to the club.  Keith, Chris, and Keith's proud parents are pictured here.

Interact students working on their floats for the Christmas Parade.

 

Interact Students helped the Historical Society Clean up the paths at Gabriel Daveis Tavern.

 

District Governor Chuck Watson visited our Club on September 1 2021.

 

 

The Club made three mini food pantries for placement at Highland Regional High School, Timber Creek Regional High School, and Overbrook High School.  We hope the Interact Clubs at the schools will keep them stocked for those in need in these difficult times.

 

A special thank you to Rich and Denise Coyne for their excellent work in building and painting the pantries.

 

Gregory Smith and Grant Bayer were added to the Rotary Club plaque at Citizens Appreciation Park.

 

Our Club Members distributed dictionaries to Third Graders in Gloucester Township, Pine Hill, and Clementon.

 

 

Member Nora Palumbi with Superintendents Brian Repici and Kenneth Koczur with Pine Hill Third Graders and Nora with Charter Member James W. Lilley, Jr. with Clementon students.

District Governor Joanne M. Ventura had her first club visit with our club on July 31, 2019.  We were a friendly audience, having known her for some time.  She presented Club President George Hill with this year's banner.

 

President Tom Storer passed the torch to incoming President George Hill at our Changeover on June 19, 2019.  MainStage students performed a wonderful show beforehand.

 

 

Fun was had by all at our Annual Ralph Carter Fun Day.  The Interact Students were very helpful chaperoning the luck fourth and fifth graders.

 

We held another successful Designer Bag Bingo on February 7, 2019!  We appreciate all of the hard work put in by our members.  Click Read More to see photos.

 

 

At yesterday's meeting, we were proud to induct our newest member to Rotary - Dan Julia.  Dan is a graduate of Highland High School and is an Agent at Allstate Insurance/Doppler Financial Inc in Gloucester Township.  Pictured here from left to right are Club Member and Past District Governor Jim Lilley, Dan , and Club Member and Assistant District Governor Grant Bayer.

 

Welcome Aboard, Dan!

Nora and Alan distributing dictionaries in Pine Hill.

 

Another successful Fundraiser at Trump National Golf Course in Pine Hill, New Jersey on August 20, 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Founding Member, Former District Governor and Past President James Lilley inducts the officers and directors.

 

 

Founding Rotarian James W. Lilley III was honored at Gloucester Township Day for his many years of outstanding community service.

 

Come out for a great day of fun on one of South Jersey's premier courses.  Proceeds from this event benefits the Gloucester Twp Rotary Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit.  Your support will enable us to continue our work to provide scholarships and other programs to improve the communities of Gloucester Twp and Pine Hill, NJ.  For more information on registration or sponsorship of the event, contact Joe Castor or Steve Bogan by clicking on their name in the Officers section (to the right of the home page).  You can get our brochure/application in the Download Files.

December 13, 2017 Christmas Party.

 

The Gloucester Township Rotary Foundation is hosting the North American Comedy Tour at their Beef & Beer Event on Saturday, September 30th.  Come out for a night of laughs with Comedians John Harris, Brian Jenkins, Chris Williams, Natalie Levant and Paul Ward.  Ticket prices are only $45 and includes dinner, desserts, beer and wine, and can be purchased from any member of the Gloucester Township-Pine Hill Rotary Club.  Memorabilia for Charities will be there with some great pieces that are perfect for an office or man-cave.

 

The fun begins at 6:30 at Palace Catering, 109 N. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012.  We hope to see you there!

President Tom Storer was installed at our Changeover Dinner on June 28, 2017.

 

Enjoy a fun night out while also supporting the Club. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to our Foundation.

Philadelphia Soul vs. Tamp Bay Storm - June 17th.

Visit www.philadelphiasoul.com/gtrotary for tickets.

Come to our annual Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 8:00-10:00am at a new location, Applebee's on Route 42 in Turnersville.

 

Each year, Gloucester Township Council and its Mayor celebrate Black History Month by honoring outstanding African-American members of our community.  This year, Rotarian George Hill was among the citizens recognized for their dedication to our community and commitment to service.  George is seen here receiving the Award from Council President Orlando Mercado.

 

President Elect Tom Storer of The Gloucester Township-Pine Hill Rotary club with the Rotary International President and John Pettit; President of the Williamstown Breakfast Club.

The Camden County Surrogate and her Deputy visited the club at our February 15, 2017 meeting to discuss the importance of Wills, Advanced Directives, and Powers of Attorney.

 

 

Club President Michael Van Stine and Member Christopher Shinn deliver dictionaries to third graders at Glendora Elementary School on November 30, 2016. A wonderful experience!

Club President Michael Van Stine and School Principal David Hinlicky deliver dictionaries to third graders at Chews Elementary School on December 12, 2016. What a great feeling!

Every year our Rotarians purchase and then distribute dictionaries to all of the third graders in Gloucester Township and Pine Hill public and private schools.

 

 

 

Rotarian Karen Hartford in Mrs. Wolstenholme's class at Our Lady of Hope School.

 

 

 

Past President Steven Bogan in Mrs. Schultz' class at Our Lady of Hope School.

 

Rotarians Kejoe Brown, Nora Palumbi, Gregory Smith, George Hill, Steven Bogan and Todd Saler participating in Trunk or Treat at Veteran's Park in Gloucester Township on Friday, October 28, 2016

Rotarian Nora Palumbi participating in Coffee With a Cop with officers from the Pine Hill Police Department.

 

Every year, our club supports the Annual Gloucester County Veteran's Picnic at the County 4-H Fairgrounds. It is co-sponsored by the People-to-People Foundation and the Rotary Club of Mullica Hill. As always, there were hundreds of vets and their families present. The day was filled with entertainment, family events, exhibits and great food! Our club was represented by Club President Michael Van Stine, President-Elect Linda Nese and new member Chris Shinn.

 

Assistant Governor Grant Bayer presents a certificate honoring long time member Herm Engelbert for his distinguished service.  Herm's name will appear on Rotary's plaque at Gloucester Township's Citizen's Appreciation Park this fall.

District Governor Ulysses James visited our club at our August 24, 2016 meeting.  He swore in recently admitted new members Bryan McDonough and Jeffrey Shinn.  He honored James Lilly, Jr. and Joe Castor for their long, distinguished service to Rotary.

 

The Gloucester Township-Pine Hill Rotary Club Foundation held its annual Golf Outing on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Trump National Philadelphia.  The event was a great success despite the heat.

 

 

 

The Gloucester Township - Pine Hill Rotary Club received an award for 30 years of contributions to the annual Strike-Out-Hunger Campaign. Pictures in President Michael Van Stine accepting the award from RI President John Germ.

 

 

Gloucester Township - Pine Hill Rotary 2016 Strike-Out-Hunger Award

 

 

RI President John Germ speaking at the Strike-Out-Hunger Dinner

 

Club President Michael Van Stine, Event Sponsoring Club (Garden State Rotary) President Michele Moken and Kathleen Van Stine

 

 

 

Students who will be attending RYLA in June with President Steve Bogan, Jim Puderbach and Interact Advisors.

Rotarians and Interact Students assisted the Camden County Food Bank in distributing food at the Lindenwold Speedline Station on Saturday, March 26.

 

Our Designer Bag Bingo Fundraising Event held on February 12, 2016 at St. Charles Borromeo's all-purpose room was a big success!

 

Rotarian Addison Bradley's name was added to the Gloucester Township-Pine Hill Rotary Plaque at Citizen's Appreciation Park.

 

 

Goucester Townhip-Pine Hill Rotarians helped show our Veterans a good time at the Annual Veteran's Picnic on September 26, 2015.

 

 

    

Gregory Smith, Grant Bayer and Julie Collaretti at Gloucester Township Day.

    

 

 

 

President Elect Steven Bogan placed Club name plates on the shelves purchased by our Foundation with a District Grant.  Steve handled the paperwork required to obtain the grant and took the lead in assembling the items.  The name plates were made by Highland High School students.

 

 

Congratulations to Rena Kerbaugh, the winner of the framed, autographed Nick Foles jersey!

 

The Gloucester Township Rotary Club support efforts both locally and internationally. Here at home, in Gloucester Township, we provide support in many ways, including:

• Supporting and mentoring our youth through Interact and scholarship opportunities
• Supporting families in need during the Holidays
• Beautification of our town through benches, signs, and cleanup & improvement projects
• Supporting our local boy scouts and Eagle scouts
• Supporting our local sports leagues
• Supporting the Field of Dreams project.

The Gloucester Township-Pine Hill Rotary Club started as the Blackwood Rotary Club in 1960.