Rotary Headlight – March 23 Edition
A quick reminder as we start the week:
There is no Rotary meeting on Monday, March 23.
We meet next on March 30.
Last Week’s Speaker: Scott Ryan
Our March 16 program featured Scott Ryan, Summit resident since 2010 and CEO of Investature, a financial‑education start‑up focused on integrating environmental sustainability into personal finance.
After three decades in corporate finance, Scott shifted his career toward helping institutions and individuals understand how their investment choices can meaningfully reduce carbon impact. His team uses a range of technology and financial platforms to identify environmental funds and guide clients toward climate‑safe and sustainability‑aligned investment strategies.
Key Insights
- Clients include pension funds, endowments, and individual investors.
- A UN study shows that individuals earning over $75,000 can significantly influence environmental outcomes through investment allocation.
- Bond investments have far greater environmental impact than equity investments because bonds directly fund capital projects.
- Think: financing a solar or wind farm vs. funding a gas or coal‑fired generator.
- For members interested in exploring ecological investing, visit:
https://investature.com
Election Results for 2026–27
The club has elected the following officers for the 2026–27 Rotary year:
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Office
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Nominee
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President
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Peter Bolton
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President‑Elect
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Donna Patel
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Vice President
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Bradley Eich
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Treasurer
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Jim Fleischmann
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Secretary
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Joe Steiner
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Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
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Francie Cho
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Director
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Henrik Patel
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Director & Immediate Past President
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David Dietze
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Reminders
Strategic Plan Committee Survey
The Strategic Plan Committee invites all members to complete a brief, anonymous survey about your Rotary experience. Your feedback will help shape the club’s long‑term direction.
Raffle Time
Our annual raffle is underway, and it remains essential to funding our scholarship program.
Each $20 ticket generates over $9.75 for the fund.
Please sell your tickets promptly and return stubs and payments to Joe as soon as possible. Full details are included in your ticket packet.
District Events
Connect for Good Summit
The District’s streamlined, one‑day conference returns for its second year:
- Saturday, May 16
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- The Imperia, Somerset (easy access off Route 78)
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.
Yankee Fan Alert: End Polio Day at Yankee Stadium
Rotarians from across the region will gather at Yankee Stadium on May 2 for Yankees vs. Orioles, combining fellowship with support for End Polio Now.
- Tickets start at $70
- $25 from each ticket goes to The Rotary Foundation Polio Fund
- The Gates Foundation matches 2‑to‑1
- Every ticket includes a limited‑edition Yankees hat featuring the Rotary and End Polio Now logos
