🗞️ Rotary Club Headlight
Edition: Monday, October 13, 2025
Summit, NJ
🚫 No Meeting This Week
There will be no Rotary meeting on Monday, October 13. We hope everyone enjoys the observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day and the final day of the Jewish holiday Sukkot. Wishing you a peaceful and reflective holiday!
🗳️ Last Week’s Program: Republican Candidates Forum
We welcomed the three Republican candidates running for Summit City Council:
- Delia Hamlet – Ex-Army, small business owner, Summit resident for over 10 years
- Kevin Smallwood – Small business owner, 19-year Summit resident
- Tom Szeiber – Lawyer, first-time candidate, 6-year Summit resident
Each candidate shared a brief introduction before engaging in a robust Q&A session.
All emphasized their commitment to transparency, public safety, and fiscal responsibility, and highlighted their history of community service and involvement in municipal volunteer organizations.
🗳️ Next Week’s Program: Democratic Candidates Forum
Join us next Monday as we host the Democratic candidates for Summit City Council. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community.
🌟 Celebrate Our Rotary Honorees at the
Suburban Chamber Awards Dinner
Thursday, October 23, 2025
📍 Embassy Suites, Berkeley Heights
We’re proud to celebrate two fellow Rotarians:
- Paul Kieltyka – Recipient of the President’s Award
- Melanie Cohn – Honored for Beautification & Arts
Enjoy a festive evening featuring:
- 🍸 Cocktail Reception
- 🍽️ Full-Course Dinner
- 🎁 Silent Auction & Wine Pull
Proceeds benefit Chamber programs, scholarships, and civic initiatives. If there’s enough interest, we may reserve a discounted Rotary table—please let us know if you’d like to attend.
Let’s come together to honor Paul and Melanie’s outstanding service to our community!
🛡️ Cybersecurity Presentation – FREE Event
Wednesday, October 15, 6:00 PM
📍 Mt. Carmel Hall, Berkeley Heights
Hosted by the Berkeley Heights Rotary Club
Topic: “Safeguard Yourself, Your Family & Your Business from the Dark Web!”
Presented by Jim Skidmore, CISSP, PgMP, VP-Solutions Group, Intl Growth ISSA NJ Infraguard – FBI
🧃 Refreshments served | 🪑 Limited space – registration required
📱 A Proposal Worth Ringing About…
A NOTE From your Secretary:
Over the past few meetings, our speakers have been competing with an unexpected soundtrack—cell phone ringtones. While we all rely on our devices, they’re not ideal background music for our programs.
Years ago, our Club had a clever tradition: a small “fine” for phones that rang during meetings. It was lighthearted, effective, and helped preserve the dignity of our events.
Let’s consider bringing it back! Options include:
- A simple reminder to silence phones before meetings
- A “Sad Dollar” penalty for interruptions
- Or perhaps a donation to the speaker’s favorite cause?
Our speakers deserve our full attention. For just 30 minutes, let’s make our meetings ring-free zones—in the best way possible.
📬 Share your thoughts with the Secretary!
