Rotary Headlight – March 30

Yes, We Meet This Monday

Rotary will hold a third March meeting on Monday, March 30.

Our speaker is Abby O’Neill, Executive Director of Greenwood Gardens since 2017. Abby oversees a twelve‑person team dedicated to Greenwood’s mission of connecting people with nature and the arts in a historic garden oasis.

Greenwood Gardens, located in Short Hills, is a 28‑acre former private estate that opened to the public in 2013 and now welcomes thousands of visitors each year from May through November.

Abby’s background includes:

Independent consultant to philanthropies and nonprofits
Former head of Bank of America’s corporate social responsibility for New Jersey
Trustee of the Union Foundation
Fellow, Leadership New Jersey Class of 2001
Vassar College graduate
Resident of Tewksbury Township, Hunterdon County

We look forward to her presentation.

PELS Weekend

Vice President Brad Eich attended this weekend’s President‑Elect Leadership Seminar in Whippany.
The two‑day RI program prepares incoming officers for the year ahead.
Brad will share a short report with us on Monday.

LAST CALL: Strategic Plan Committee Survey

Your feedback shapes our club’s future.

No right or wrong answers
Responses are anonymous
Results will be reviewed together this spring

Survey link:
https://form.jotform.com/260395467443060

April 28 – Membership Mixer

The date is set. The place is set. Now we need you — and your guest.

Tuesday, April 28
5:30 – 7:00 PM
The Office Tavern, Union Place
Guests attend free
Members: $20
Drinks are BYOB

Please RSVP to Donna Patel or Francie Cho with the name of your guest who may be interested in joining Rotary.

You have a month to get ready.

Raffle Time

Our annual raffle is essential to the scholarship program.
Each $20 ticket generates over $9.75 for the fund.

Please sell your tickets and return stubs and payments to Joe as soon as possible.
Full details are included in your packet.

District Events

Connect for Good Summit

The era of three‑day resort conferences is long gone.
For the second year, the District will host the streamlined Connect for Good Summit:

Saturday, May 16
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The Imperia, Somerset (easy ride on Route 78)

Agenda and speaker details:
https://members.njrotary.org/sitepage/connect-for-good-summit-2026

As in past years, the Summit / New Providence Club will cover the cost for any Rotarian who notifies us before the Early Bird deadline.
Reply to this email if you plan to attend, and we will handle registration and payment.

Member Updates

Melanie Cohn Exhibition

We missed the opening, but the show continues through April 19.

“No Level Ground Without a Slope”
Healing Arts Gallery
57 Union Place, Summit

Hours:

Friday: 4–8
Saturday: 1–5
Sunday: 11–3

Please stop by and support Melanie’s work.

Good Scout Awards Dinner

Rotary had a strong showing — it nearly felt like a meeting.

Honorees included:

Mike Katz
Donna Patel
Rev. Chuck Rush
And a surprise national award for President David Dietze

Donna graciously allowed Rotary to place a full‑page ad in the dinner journal.

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If you or an organization you’re involved with (other than Rotary) has an upcoming event, please send it along. We’ll include as many items as possible in the Member Updates section of future Headlights.