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Interact Clubs Changeover at Recent Springfield Twp. Rotary Club Meeting

May 29, 2014 by Tim Ernst Leave a Comment

Springfield Township Rotary Club honored officers and members of their two Interact Clubs. Springfield is unique in having more than one Interact Club, one each from Philmont Christian Academy and Springfield Township HS. Interact stands for International Service. There are more than 200,000 youth involved in Interact in more that 10,000 Clubs and 109 Countries. These students have accomplished many local humanitarian accomplishments this year as well. After an induction of the new leadership of each Club, the Interact Advisors revealed the recipients of the Service Above Self Awards to the deserving Interactors that stood out this year.

Pictured Left to Right: Philmont Advisor Beth VanVeldhuzen, Recipient Rachel DiBenedetto, Recipient Jennifer Natale, and Springfield Township HS Advisor Sharon Vecchione.

Joy Zwicker Receives Rotary International Recognition

April 16, 2014 by Tim Ernst Leave a Comment

Springfield Township Rotary Club is very proud to announce that one of their own has received International Recognition. Rotarian Joy Zwicker, who has been with the Springfield Rotary Club since 1996, has always been an important member of the Club. She has served as President, Treasurer, and as an Assistant District Governor. On Tuesday, March 25th, the Rotary welcomed current District Governor Frank Romano, Assistant District Governor Bruce Dearnley, and Past District Governor Tony Jannetta. Joy Zwicker was surprised with being awarded Rotary International’s Avenues of Service Citation for Individual Rotarians. The award recognizes that the strength of the Rotary ideal is founded on the service carried out by club members worldwide, and this citation provides a means for Rotary Clubs to personally recognize a member for outstanding efforts in the five Avenues of Service. The Avenues include; Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, International Service, and New Generations Service. Zwicker was also awarded her third Paul Harris Fellow. The Paul Harris Fellow is awarded to honor Rotarians for generous contributions to The Rotary Foundation which are essential to securing and growing Rotary programs throughout the world. Clubs can also recognize Rotarians to express their gratitude for members individual commitment. Pictured Left to Right: Past District Governor Tony Jannetta and Rotarian Joy Zwicker. Pictured Left to Right: District Governor Frank Romano, Rotarian Joy Zwicker, President George Schaefer, and Assistant District Governor Bruce Dearnley.

The Gene Gisbourne Golf Award Winners for 2013

May 21, 2013 by Tim Ernst Leave a Comment

The Springfield Township Rotary Club was pleased to present the Gene Gisbourne Golf Awards to students from our local high schools on May 21, 2013. This award named after a past member and past president that loved to play golf has been given annually for the past two decades.

Mt. Saint Joseph’s Academy: Nicole Mischler, Awardee

LaSalle College High School: Joe Markman, Awardee; Marty Jackson, staff, and Brian Fischer, Awardee.

John McCook Award Winner for 2013 Named

May 21, 2013 by Tim Ernst Leave a Comment

On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 The Springfield Township Rotary Club honored Eastern Center for the Arts and Technology student, Steve Gajdos, with their John McCook award which is named for John McCook a past Rotary President who worked in the trades. Pictured (L-R) Steven Parke, instructor, Steve Gajdos, Awardee and Rotarian Mike Thornton.

Rotarian Dr. Roseann Nyiri to Receive 2011 MLK Community Service Award

January 6, 2011 by Tim Ernst Leave a Comment

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Join your neighbors and fellow Township residents in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. First, attend the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at 9:00 a.m. on January 17 in the Springfield High School Auditorium.

This event includes the presentation of the community service award to Dr. Roseann Nyiri. Then make it a “Day On” by participating in a service project. There are multiple ways to get involved. More information and registration information for the service projects are available at www.springfieldmlk2011.eventbrite.com. All events are free and open to the public!

Roseann is the third Rotarian from the Rotary Club of Springfield Township to receive this honor, the other two are Teresa Buzniak and Dan Helwig. We congratulate Roseann and are proud of our members being recognized for the important community service they are doing day in and day out.