History in Photos

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The Rotary Club of Livingston - New Jersey

History in Photos

Forty-four moments from the club's archive, from a 1950 charter night to the 2014 awards dinner. All photographs courtesy of the West Essex Tribune archive.

The club's first officers at the charter dinner, May 22, 1950
Joseph Connolly Jr. presents a Rotary donation to David Wagner of the Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation

1987

Donation to the Burn Foundation

President Joseph Connolly Jr. presents a club donation to David Wagner of the Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation.

West Essex Tribune, December 3, 1987 - Page 14

Harry Panos, District Governor Joseph S. Seidel and secretary Kazuo Ogura at the July 25, 1989 meeting

1989

District governor visits Livingston

President Harry Panos and secretary Kazuo Ogura welcome District 747 Governor Joseph S. Seidel for his annual club visit.

West Essex Tribune, August 17, 1989 - Page 7

1950

Charter night at the Condor

The club's first officers at the charter dinner on May 22, 1950. Rotary International had granted the charter on May 5, sponsored by the West Orange and Whippany clubs, with delegations from 21 clubs on hand. Left to right: Nicholas Cordasco, George Schwahl, Jerome Lewis, William McChesney, Frank W. Schork, Victor C. Gilbert and Sam Winkler.

West Essex Tribune, May 25, 1950; photo by Police Chief William Hucker.

Newspaper photo and caption: Rotary Club Comes To The Aid of Joey MacMillan, November 29, 1962

1962

First to answer a relief appeal

The club donates $100 to a VFW Auxiliary fund helping Joey MacMillan, a child receiving treatment for severe burns. The Tribune identifies Livingston Rotary as the first organization to respond to the appeal.

Source: West Essex Tribune, November 29, 1962 - Page 1

Livingston Rotary float with club sign and Johnny Hazuka aboard at the 1956 Memorial Day parade

1956

Memorial Day parade float

Livingston Rotary takes part in the Memorial Day parade with a club-signed float in a convertible. The Tribune caption names Johnny Hazuka aboard.

West Essex Tribune, May 31, 1956 - Page 2.

Robert Oswald and incoming Livingston Rotary officers, 1957

1957

A New President

Robert "Bob" Oswald is elected president, alongside the club's incoming officers.

West Essex Tribune, March 14, 1957 - Page 1

Flagpole dedication for the Livingston First Aid Squad, 1961

1961

A flagpole for the First Aid Squad

The club donated a flagpole to the Livingston First Aid Squad, part of a series of gifts to the town's emergency services that began with a fire-rescue truck in 1954.

West Essex Tribune archive.

Rotary scholarship check presentation, 1964

1964

Checks for Scholars

Bertram Grand and Kenneth Welch present the club's annual scholarship awards.

West Essex Tribune, August 27, 1964 - Page 1

Livingston Rotary library book presentation, 1964

1964

Books for the Library

President William Green presents a $150 collection for the Livingston Free Public Library's business shelf, with vice-president Kenneth Welch.

West Essex Tribune, September 24, 1964 - Page 1

Argentine Rotary delegation visits Livingston, 1966

1966

A Visit from Argentina

President Kenneth Welch welcomes Jorge Jauregui and a delegation from an Argentine Rotary club.

West Essex Tribune, February 24, 1966 - Page 1

Annual get-together of Livingston service clubs, 1967

1967

Service Clubs Gather

Rotary president Karl Miller at the head table of the annual get-together of Livingston's service clubs.

West Essex Tribune, April 20, 1967 - Page 1

Scholarship awards, 1975

1975

Scholarship awards

Scholarship awards, 1975. The club has funded scholarships for local students since 1957, a tradition that continues today.

West Essex Tribune archive.

Youth exchange student welcome, 1975

1975

Welcoming the world

A Youth Exchange welcome, 1975. Livingston has hosted exchange students since 1961, from Belgium, New Zealand, Tasmania and Brazil.

West Essex Tribune archive.

Livingston Rotary supports Teen Institute participants, 1988

1988

Supporting Teens

TIGS members Betsy Blaskopf, Darlene Catalano, Lori Vargo and Andrew Keil join club president Joe McCaffrey and vice president Carl Bergel. Livingston Rotary sponsored one student at the six-day Teen Institute leadership camp.

West Essex Tribune, July 21, 1988 - Section 1, Page 10

Livingston service-club leaders at Clubs Unite dinner, 1989

1989

Clubs Unite

Rotary president Joe McCaffrey joins Kiwanis president Leonard Zelkowitz, Assemblyman Bob Franks and Lions president Dave Levine at a combined service-club dinner.

West Essex Tribune, March 16, 1989 - Section 2, Page 7

Livingston Lions, Kiwanis and Rotary leaders meet, 1991

1991

Service Clubs Meet

Mayor Joseph Fiordaliso joins Lions president Seymour Schram, Kiwanis president Ken O'Neill and Rotary president Harry Panos at the annual joint service-club meeting.

West Essex Tribune, April 25, 1991 - Section 1, Page 13

Tony Saggese presents the Paul Harris Award to Kenneth Welch as Robert McCann looks on, 1991

1991

Kenneth Welch Honored

Past district governor Tony Saggese presents former Livingston mayor Kenneth Welch with the Paul Harris Award as club president Robert McCann looks on.

West Essex Tribune, July 25, 1991 - Section 2, Page 1

Patricia Cignarella presents a Scottish Rotary banner to Joseph McCaffrey and Joseph Zahn, 1993

1993

A Banner from Scotland

Rotary fellowship recipient Patricia Cignarella presents a ceremonial banner from Kinross District 101 in Scotland to president-elect Joseph McCaffrey, at left, and president Joseph Zahn, during her report on her studies at the University of St. Andrews.

West Essex Tribune, February 11, 1993 - Section 1, Page 11

Joe Zahn accepts a Gift of Life check from Deborah Flattery of Livingston Mall, 1993

1993

Gift of Life Check

President Joe Zahn accepts a check from Livingston Mall marketing director Deborah Flattery - part of the Mall's holiday Santa Photo sales - for the Children's Hospital Gift of Life program, which covers children's open-heart surgery costs.

West Essex Tribune, March 18, 1993 - Section 1, Page 3

Livingston Rotary scholarship recipients, 1995

1995

Three Generations of Scholars

Barbara Jean Sikora and Tony Saggese join Lisa Engeldrum, Darren Williams and Frank Fusaro as Freda Renz-Spagnola presents a $1,000 scholarship.

West Essex Tribune, September 28, 1995 - Page 12

Rotary presents a contribution to the teachers of the English Adult School, 2002

2002

Contribution To English Adult School Teachers

With District 7470 governor Ken Meredith on hand, president Allan Feid Sr. and secretary Barbara Jean Sikora present a check to coordinator Elaine Gill for the Livingston English Adult School, supporting fall classes for residents learning English and preparing for citizenship.

West Essex Tribune, September 12, 2002 - Page A-6

Rotarians help ship 800 science books to Nigeria through Books for Africa, 2002

2002

Books For Africa

The club donates $600 from its June golf outing to ship 800 discarded high school science books to Nigeria through Books for Africa, a project organized by LHS science director Diane Koza; pictured, Allan Feid Sr. and Allan Feid Jr. help transport the books.

West Essex Tribune, October 10, 2002 - Page A-2

Rotary presents a donation to the Livingston First Aid Squad, 2002

2002

Donation Toward A Fourth Ambulance

Answering the First Aid Squad’s appeal for help buying a fourth ambulance, the club presents a donation at a Tuesday meeting; pictured: past president Freda Renz Spagnola, squad representative Scott Cohen, and president Allan Feid Sr.

West Essex Tribune, November 14, 2002 - Page A-7

Dr. Elliot Engel returns to the Livingston library with The Extraordinary Dr. Samuel Johnson, co-sponsored by the Livingston Rotary, 2003

2003

Dr. Engel Returns, Co-Sponsored By The Club

The Rockwood Memorial Library announces the return of lecturer Dr. Elliot Engel with "The Extraordinary Dr. Samuel Johnson" on Monday, November 24; the program is made possible by the Livingston Rotary, the Livingston Endowment Fund, and the Friends of the Livingston Library.

West Essex Tribune, November 20, 2003 - Page A-11

Dr. Elliot Engel presents Dickens, The Second Edition at the Livingston library, co-sponsored by the Livingston Rotary Club, 2004

2004

Two More Engel Lectures, Co-Sponsored By The Club

The Rockwood Memorial Library presents two more lectures by Dr. Elliot Engel co-sponsored by the club with the Friends of the Livingston Library and the Livingston Library Endowment Fund: "Dickens, The Second Edition" on Saturday, May 1 during National Library Week, and "The History and Mystery of Wine" on Saturday, November 6.

West Essex Tribune, April 22, 2004 - Page A-13, and October 28, 2004 - Page B-8

The Rotary Club of Livingston presents dictionaries to third graders at Mt. Pleasant Elementary through the Dictionary Project, 2004

2004

Dictionaries For Third Graders

The club visits the third grade at Mt. Pleasant Elementary and presents dictionaries to the students as part of the nationwide Dictionary Project to "spread the power of words."

West Essex Tribune, December 23, 2004 - Page B-3

Rotary exchange student Dora Szabo welcomed to Livingston, 1995

1995

Welcoming Dora Szabo

Hungarian Youth Exchange student Dora Szabo is welcomed to Livingston by District Governor Allen Doane and Barbara Jean Sikora.

West Essex Tribune, September 28, 1995 - Page 1

Livingston Rotary installation ceremony, 1996

1996

A New Rotary Year

Freda Renz-Spagnola is installed as president for 1996-97, with Barbara Jean Sikora, Tony Saggese and president-elect Allan Feid.

West Essex Tribune, July 25, 1996 - Page 7

Tribune photo caption: New Rotary Member - Maryann Klejmont inducted

1997

A new member joins

Members meet to induct Maryann Klejmont, manager of King's supermarket. Pictured are president-elect Allan Feid, Klejmont, president Freda Renz-Spagnola, and district governor Chuck Abbate.

Source: West Essex Tribune, January 23, 1997 - Page A-8

Tribune article: Rotary Foundation Offers Scholarships

1997

Foundation scholarships offered

Rotary Foundation scholarships - graduate, undergraduate, vocational, and journalism - are available through the club, with applications due in early March.

Source: West Essex Tribune, February 20, 1997 - Page A-8

Tribune photo caption: Harry Panos wins Rotary medal

1997

A Paul Harris Medal for Harry Panos

Harry Panos is awarded the Paul Harris Medal for years of community and worldwide service at a District 7470 Harris Memorial Breakfast.

Source: West Essex Tribune, March 20, 1997 - Page A-12

Tribune notice: Service Clubs to Meet

1997

Service clubs to meet

The club joins UNICO, the Lions, and Kiwanis for an April 16 joint meeting at the Hanover Manor, with Essex County executive James Treffinger speaking on 'The Spirit of Volunteerism.'

Source: West Essex Tribune, April 10, 1997 - Page A-12

Tribune item: Rotary hears a talk on the internet

1997

A talk on the internet

Alexander Levin, president of Livingston internet provider Spacegate, Inc., discusses the Internet and web sites at the club's weekly meeting.

Source: West Essex Tribune, December 11, 1997 - Page B-10

Tribune item: Meisel addresses Rotary on the Taxpayer Relief Act

1997

The Taxpayer Relief Act

Stanley Meisel, of the Roseland accounting firm Meisel, Tuteur and Lewis, addresses the club on features of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997.

Source: West Essex Tribune, December 18, 1997 - Page B-14

Tribune ad page: Do not Drink and Drive, co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Livingston

1997

Don't drink and drive

The club co-sponsors a full-page holiday safety message with local businesses: 'Stay alive... don't drink and drive!'

Source: West Essex Tribune, December 24, 1997 - Page A-6

Livingston Rotary presents a bench to Rockwood Memorial Library, 1997

1997

A Bench for Rockwood Library

The club presents its second outdoor redwood bench to Rockwood Memorial Library, with members and incoming leaders gathered for the dedication.

West Essex Tribune, July 3, 1997 - Page 3

Newspaper photo caption: Honored by Rotary Club - Paul Harris Fellows Connolly and Meisel

1998

Two Paul Harris Fellows honored

At Charter Night, the club names longtime members Joseph Connolly Jr. and Stanley Meisel Paul Harris Fellows, with $1,000 donations to the Rotary Foundation in each one's honor. Past district governor Bill Muller presents the awards.

West Essex Tribune, July 23, 1998 - Page A-2

Barbara Jean Sikora receives a Paul Harris Fellow Award, 1999

1999

A Paul Harris Fellow

At Charter Night, Barbara Jean Sikora receives a Paul Harris Fellow Award and the club gives $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation in her honor.

West Essex Tribune, August 19, 1999 - Page 6

Livingston Rotary contribution to the English Adult School, 2002

2002

Opening Doors Through English

The club's contribution helps the Livingston English Adult School begin fall classes in English, local customs and citizenship.

West Essex Tribune, September 12, 2002 - Page 6

Books for Africa shipment, 2002

2002

Books for Africa

800 books bound for Nigeria, 2002, collected and shipped as part of the club's Books for Africa effort.

West Essex Tribune archive.

$500 for the library's business shelf

1979

$500 for the library's business shelf

President Bill Belott presents a $500 check to Ruth Rockwood of the Livingston Public Library, funding new business publications.

West Essex Tribune, May 31, 1979.

The 1979-80 officers take over

1979

The 1979-80 officers take over

Len Woods succeeds Bill Belott as president at the July installation. The new officer line: Moody Cheema, Caleb Sniffen, Don Rickert, Art Zicker and James Bhaskar.

West Essex Tribune, July 12, 1979.

Business books for the library

1981

Business books for the library

President Caleb Sniffen presents the club's gift to librarian Leila-Jane Roberts, expanding the library's business collection.

West Essex Tribune, June 11, 1981.

A $2,400 scholarship begins

1981

A $2,400 scholarship begins

Rotarian Ralph Mitschele presents the first installment of the club's $2,400 scholarship to Anthony Arloro.

West Essex Tribune, June 25, 1981.

$250 for the YMCA nursery school

1983

$250 for the YMCA nursery school

President Jim Bhaskar presents a $250 check to Tina Anapolsky of the YMCA nursery school, with Sam Spagnola on hand.

West Essex Tribune, June 23, 1983.

A second McCaffrey presidency

1994

A second McCaffrey presidency

Retiring president Joe McCaffrey congratulates incoming president Barbara Jean Sikora, closing McCaffrey's second verified term in 1993-94.

West Essex Tribune, July 14, 1994.

Books for Africa

2002

Books for Africa

Allan Feid Sr. and Allan Feid Jr. move 800 science books bound for Nigeria; Rotary paid $600 in shipping costs.

West Essex Tribune, October 10, 2002.

Support for a fourth ambulance

2002

Support for a fourth ambulance

Freda Renz Spagnola, Scott Cohen and Allan Feid Sr. mark the club's donation toward a fourth First Aid Squad ambulance.

West Essex Tribune, November 14, 2002.

Detective Lt. Lee Schroeder receives the Rotary contribution for crime-prevention computer equipment

1989

Crime-prevention computer equipment

Detective Lt. Lee Schroeder accepts the club's contribution from Carl Bergel, Joseph Connolly Jr. and President Joe McCaffrey, with Police Chief Donald T. Jones.

West Essex Tribune, January 19, 1989 - Page 15

Livingston Rotary Charter Night officer installation, July 1998

1998

Charter Night officer installation

Allan Feid Jr. is installed as president alongside Barbara Sikora, Freda Spagnola, Roger Schwartz and Brenda Haas.

West Essex Tribune, July 2, 1998 - Page 11

Livingston police and ambulance demonstration of portable oxygen equipment, July 1952

1952

Oxygen at a moment's notice

Livingston police demonstrate the four portable oxygen units donated by the club. Rotary president William McChesney and community-service chair Dr. Paul White watch with Police Chief Swain; the equipment was used twice on its first day for heat-exhaustion victims.

West Essex Tribune, July 24, 1952 - Page 1.

William Gordon of Northfield Supply with the bicycle prize for the rodeo ticket contest

1953

A bicycle for young ticket sellers

William Gordon of Northfield Supply poses with the bicycle he donated as the top prize in the club's rodeo advance-ticket contest for children; the prizes filled Center Pharmacy's window.

West Essex Tribune, September 17, 1953 - Page 32

Advertisement for the Livingston Rotary Club Circle W Rodeo, September 26, 1953

1953

The Circle W Rodeo

The club advertises its September 26 rodeo at the Bohnenberger tract on East Mt. Pleasant Avenue, part of its early public fundraising.

West Essex Tribune, September 17, 1953 - Page 11

Hal Redmen instructs children at Safety Town in Livingston Mall

1972

Safety Town at Livingston Mall

Mall Security's Hal Redmen instructs two children in the miniature village the club co-sponsored with the Livingston Police Department, as Police Chief William Hucker, Joseph Zahn Jr., John Donadio and Sgt. Walter Wright look on.

West Essex Tribune, September 7, 1972 - Page 1

Club members present donations to Livingston veterans organizations

2011

Aid for local military families

The club presents donations to the VFW, the Jewish War Veterans and the American Legion to assist Livingston families with soldiers then serving in the military, raised at the October Citizenship Award dinner.

West Essex Tribune, December 1, 2011 - Page 7

Club members deliver dictionaries to Burnet Hill third graders

2011

Dictionaries at Burnet Hill

Club members Allan Feid, Jeanne Parke and Allan Feid Jr. deliver a dictionary for every Burnet Hill third grader, pictured with students Rachel Eisenstein, Matthew Chaikin and Alexis Scherago.

West Essex Tribune, December 15, 2011 - Page B-3

Honorees at the fourth annual New Jersey Citizenship Award dinner, with club president Allan Feid Jr.

2013

The fourth Citizenship Award dinner

Metro YMCA of the Oranges directors receive Distinguished Service Awards; Peter and Michael Schofel of Eastman Companies receive the third annual Community Service Awards. The Tribune's caption names club president Allan Feid Jr. among those shown.

West Essex Tribune, November 14, 2013 - Page 9

Tim McLoone and fellow honorees at the 2014 awards dinner, with club president Jeanne Parke

2014

A night of honors

Tim McLoone receives the 2014 Citizenship Award, the Fire Department and First Aid Squad receive Community Service Awards, and Allan Feid Sr. is honored for 50 years of Rotary membership. Club president Jeanne Parke poses with the honorees.

West Essex Tribune, November 6, 2014 - Page 2

From the Pages of the West Essex Tribune

Press Clippings: 1990 Onward

Sixty-one newspaper clippings from 1990 onward. The full collection has 112 clippings across both pages; the Photo Gallery above remains complete.

Browse earlier clippings: 1950-1989

Tribune clipping: Rotary Seeks Students For Japanese Exchange

1996

Students sought for Japanese exchange

The club seeks applicants for District 7470's short-term youth exchange, with a three-week visit to Shikoku, Japan, planned for July and a reciprocal visit by Japanese youths.

Source: West Essex Tribune, March 14, 1996 - Page A-14 (article and adjacent-column continuation)

Tribune clipping: Memorial Day parade participants include the Rotary Club

1996

Marching in the Memorial Day parade

The club is listed among the community organizations participating in the May 27 Memorial Day parade up Livingston Avenue, following the observance at Memorial Park.

Source: West Essex Tribune, May 23, 1996 - Page A-7

Tribune clipping: Little League and girls' softball sponsors thank Livingston Rotary

1996

Little League and softball sponsors

Livingston National Little League and its girls' softball program thank Livingston Rotary Club among the sponsors supporting the 1996 season.

Source: West Essex Tribune, May 23, 1996 - Page A-11

Tribune ad: Rotary Club of Livingston sponsors a holiday safety message

1996

A holiday safety reminder

The club appears with the Kiwanis and township businesses among the sponsors of a full-page "Think Before You Drink" holiday safety message.

Source: West Essex Tribune, December 19, 1996 - Page A-12

Tribune clipping: National Little League Sponsors

1995

National Little League Sponsors

Livingston National Little League lists Livingston Rotary among its 1995 sponsors.

Source: West Essex Tribune, May 11, 1995 - Section 2, Page 7

Tribune clipping: A car show for Gift of Life

1995

A car show for Gift of Life

The club plans to participate in an August 27 benefit car show in Florham Park, raising funds for District 7470's Gift of Life program.

Source: West Essex Tribune, August 17, 1995 - Section 2, Page 9

Tribune clipping: Joining the first Walk for the World

1995

Joining the first Walk for the World

Livingston Rotary members plan to join District 7470's first "Walk for the World" on April 2. The ten-kilometer event at Loantaka Brook Park is intended to support the Rotary Foundation and local Rotary clubs' community work.

Source: West Essex Tribune, March 30, 1995 - Section 2, Page 8

Tribune clipping: A dance for Gift of Life

1995

A dance for Gift of Life

The club announces "Feelin' Foolish," an April 1 dance at the Livingston Elks, with proceeds supporting Gift of Life heart surgery for children.

Source: West Essex Tribune, March 16, 1995 - Section 1, Page 10

Tribune ad: Rotary Scholarship Award, up to $1,000 per year for four years

1994

Rotary Scholarship Award

The club seeks a qualified high school senior or graduate for a scholarship award of up to $1,000 per year for four years. Applications go through library director Barbara Jean Sikora, the club's secretary, by May 13, 1994.

Source: West Essex Tribune, April 14, 1994 - Section 1, Page 2

Tribune clipping: Dr. H. Mahmood Cheema named a Paul Harris Fellow

1994

A Paul Harris Fellow for Dr. Cheema

H. Mahmood Cheema, M.D., a member of the club since 1976 and its president in 1980-81, is named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation for "tangible and significant contribution" to the community through charity and education.

Source: West Essex Tribune, June 9, 1994 - Section 2, Page 12

Tribune ad: Rotary Club of Livingston sponsors a Think Before You Drink holiday safety page

1994

Sponsoring a holiday safety message

The Rotary Club of Livingston appears among the local sponsors of a full-page "Think Before You Drink" holiday safety feature, alongside the "Dare to say NO to Drinking & Driving" message from Livingston Police.

Source: West Essex Tribune, December 22, 1994 - Section 2, Page 9

Tribune clipping: A discussion of the United Nations

1993

A discussion of the United Nations

Representatives of the Livingston United Nations Committee speak to Rotary on October 26 about "Rethinking Basic Assumptions About the United Nations."

Source: West Essex Tribune, October 28, 1993 - Section 2, Page 7 (article excerpt)

Tribune clipping: Applications for a four-year scholarship

1993

Applications for a four-year scholarship

The club seeks a qualified high school senior or graduate for a scholarship of up to $1,000 per year for four years. Criteria include scholastic ability, volunteer or paid work experience, and financial need.

Source: West Essex Tribune, May 27, 1993 - Section 1, Page 11

Tribune clipping: District Assembly with Petra Aminoff

1993

District Assembly with Petra Aminoff

Finnish exchange student Petra Aminoff joins Livingston Rotary members at the district assembly at Skylands in Randolph Township.

Source: West Essex Tribune, April 1, 1993 - Section 1, Page 11

Tribune clipping: National Little League Sponsors

1993

National Little League Sponsors

Livingston National Little League lists Rotary among its 1993 sponsors.

Source: West Essex Tribune, May 6, 1993 - Section 1, Page 14

Tribune clipping: Williams Wins Rotary Scholarship

1993

Williams Wins Rotary Scholarship

The club awards a four-year scholarship to Darren Williams, a Livingston High School graduate planning a career as a commercial airline pilot.

Source: West Essex Tribune, August 19, 1993 - Section 1, Page 6

Tribune notice: Livingston National Little League 1991 sponsors, including Rotary Club

1991

National Little League Sponsors

Livingston National Little League lists the club among its 1991 sponsors.

Source: West Essex Tribune, April 25, 1991 - Section 1, Page 16

Service Clubs Meet: Livingston Lions, Kiwanis and Rotary leaders, April 25, 1991

1991

Service Clubs Meet

Livingston Rotary joins the Lions and Kiwanis clubs for their annual joint meeting at the Holiday Inn on Route Ten, hosted by the Lions Club.

Source: West Essex Tribune, April 25, 1991 - Section 1, Page 13

Tribune notice: Livingston National Little League 1990 sponsors, including Rotary Club

1990

National Little League Sponsors

Livingston National Little League lists the club among its 1990 sponsors.

Source: West Essex Tribune, April 26, 1990 - Section 2, Page 5

Tribune photo of the Quad Club Welcome to Livingston sign dedication, October 28, 1999

1999

Quad Club Dedicates 'Welcome To Livingston' Sign

The Livingston Quad Club - the joint committee of the Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions and UNICO clubs - dedicates a "Welcome to Livingston" sign on West Mt. Pleasant Avenue (Route 10 eastbound). Pictured: Ollie Olson (Kiwanis), Allan Feid (Rotary), Kanti Mehta and Seymour Schram (Lions), and John Michaels (UNICO).

West Essex Tribune, October 28, 1999 - Page A-11

Livingston Celebration 2000 acknowledgment naming Livingston Rotary among contributors

2000

A Millennium Celebration

Livingston Celebration 2000 thanks Livingston Rotary among the contributors to its "Millennium Spectacular."

Source: West Essex Tribune, January 13, 2000 - Page A-9

Tribune notice: Livingston National Little League 1992 sponsors, including Rotary Club

1992

National Little League Sponsors

Livingston National Little League lists the club among its 1992 sponsors.

Source: West Essex Tribune, May 7, 1992 - Section 1, Page 11

Tribune sponsor notice: Livingston American Little League thanks Livingston Rotary Club, 2002

2002

Youth Baseball Sponsors

Livingston American Little League names the club among the sponsors supporting its youth baseball program.

Source: West Essex Tribune, May 23, 2002 - Page B-1

Newspaper notice: Rotary co-sponsors Dr. Elliot Engel's Rockwood Library program, 2002

2002

National Library Week

The library notice credits Livingston Rotary as a co-sponsor of Dr. Elliot Engel's program, "The Mystery of Robert E. Lee", announced for April 13.

West Essex Tribune, April 4, 2002 - Page A-12

Newspaper clipping: New Rotary President, West Essex Tribune

1994

New Rotary President

Joe McCaffrey retires after his second verified term and congratulates Barbara Jean Sikora.

West Essex Tribune, July 14, 1994 - Page 11

Newspaper clipping: Four Year Scholarship Concludes for Fusaro, West Essex Tribune

1998

Four Year Scholarship Concludes for Fusaro

The club presents Frank Fusaro with the final $1,000 installment of a four-year scholarship.

West Essex Tribune, June 18, 1998 - Page 12

Newspaper clipping: Books for Africa, West Essex Tribune

2002

Books for Africa

Rotary pays $600 to ship 800 surplus science books to Nigeria.

West Essex Tribune, October 10, 2002 - Page 9

Newspaper clipping: New Ambulance Needed, West Essex Tribune

2002

New Ambulance Needed

The club supports the First Aid Squad's campaign for a fourth ambulance.

West Essex Tribune, November 14, 2002 - Page 7

Newspaper clipping: Rotary Awards Scholarships, August 16, 1990

1990

Rotary Awards Scholarships

President Harry Panos and scholarship chair Samuel Spagnola present the club's annual awards to Livingston High School graduates William Lyons III and Margaret Gethard.

West Essex Tribune, August 16, 1990 - Section 1, Page 2

Newspaper clipping: Williams Wins Rotary Scholarship, West Essex Tribune, August 19, 1993

1993

Williams Wins Rotary Scholarship

Darren Williams wins the club's scholarship for aviation studies.

West Essex Tribune, August 19, 1993 - Page 6

Newspaper clipping: Oktoberfest Will Benefit Rotary Scholarship Fund, West Essex Tribune, October 12, 1995

1995

Oktoberfest Will Benefit Rotary Scholarship Fund

A dance and Oktoberfest at the Elks' Lodge raises scholarship dollars.

West Essex Tribune, October 12, 1995 - Page 2

Newspaper clipping: Rotary Bench, West Essex Tribune, July 3, 1997

1997

Rotary Bench

A redwood bench, gift of the club, at the Rockwood Memorial Library.

West Essex Tribune, July 3, 1997 - Page 3

Newspaper clipping: Former Residents Open Hearts and Home to Boy in Need of Surgery, West Essex Tribune, February 14, 2008

2008

Former Residents Open Hearts and Home to Boy in Need of Surgery

The club sponsors a Gift of Life child for life-saving heart surgery.

West Essex Tribune, February 14, 2008 - Page 8

Newspaper clipping: Pedals for Progress bike drive, West Essex Tribune, June 6, 2013

2013

Livingston's Rotary Organizations

88 bikes collected for Pedals for Progress.

West Essex Tribune, June 6, 2013 - Page 6

Newspaper clipping: Rotary Charter Night, West Essex Tribune

1998

Rotary Charter Night

The source caption identifies Allan Feid Jr. as installed president with the 1998-99 officer team.

West Essex Tribune, July 2, 1998 - Page 11

Newspaper clipping: A Surprise Honor, West Essex Tribune

1999

A Surprise Honor

Barbara Jean Sikora receives a Paul Harris Fellow Award; the club gives $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation in her honor.

West Essex Tribune, August 19, 1999 - Page 6

Newspaper clipping: Allan Feid Plumbing and Heating, April 2000

2000

Allan Feid Jr., President

An April profile names Allan Feid Jr. as the current club president during his second consecutive term.

West Essex Tribune, April 20, 2000 - Page 26

Newspaper clipping: Allan Feid Plumbing and Heating, October 2000

2000

Third Consecutive Term

An October profile confirms Allan Feid Jr. as current president in 2000-01, his third consecutive term.

West Essex Tribune, October 5, 2000 - Page 28

Newspaper clipping: Rotary Club Presents Contribution to Teachers of English Adult School

2002

English Adult School

The club contribution enables fall English, local-customs and citizenship classes at the library and Livingston High School.

West Essex Tribune, September 12, 2002 - Page 6

Club members present donations to Livingston veterans organizations

2011

Donations to veterans' groups

Proceeds of the October Citizenship Award dinner go to the township's three veterans' groups to aid local military families.

West Essex Tribune, December 1, 2011 - Page 7

Club members deliver dictionaries to Burnet Hill third graders

2011

A dictionary for every third grader

The club's dictionary project reaches Burnet Hill School.

West Essex Tribune, December 15, 2011 - Page B-3

Tribune article on the fourth annual Citizenship Award dinner

2013

YMCA and Eastman honored

The fourth annual NJ Citizenship Award dinner recognizes Metro YMCA directors and the Schofel brothers. The dinner photo caption names club president Allan Feid Jr.

West Essex Tribune, November 14, 2013 - Page 12

Tribune article: Rotary Club Holds Annual Awards Dinner

2014

McLoone headlines awards dinner

The Foundation honors Tim McLoone, the Fire Department, the First Aid Squad and Allan Feid Sr.'s 50 years of membership; the dinner photo caption names club president Jeanne Parke.

West Essex Tribune, November 6, 2014 - Page 2

Newspaper photo and caption: Welch Is Honored, West Essex Tribune, July 25, 1991

1991

Welch Is Honored

Tony Saggese presents the Paul Harris Award to former mayor Kenneth Welch while Livingston Rotary president Robert McCann looks on.

West Essex Tribune, July 25, 1991 - Section 2, Page 1

Newspaper clipping: Fund Raising Drive Opened To Build Community Gazebo, West Essex Tribune, October 17, 1991

1991

A Drive for a Community Gazebo

The Township opens a $50,000 drive for a Memorial Park gazebo; Rotary and the Elks pledge their members' labor to help build it.

West Essex Tribune, October 17, 1991 - Page 3

Newspaper clipping: Rotary Fellowship Winner Visits Livingston Club To Report on Study in St. Andrews, Scotland, West Essex Tribune, February 11, 1993

1993

Rotary Fellowship Winner Visits Club

Patricia Cignarella reports on her Rotary fellowship studies at the University of St. Andrews and presents a Scottish district banner to the club's officers.

West Essex Tribune, February 11, 1993 - Page 11

Newspaper clipping: Check for Gift of Life, West Essex Tribune, March 18, 1993

1993

Check for Gift of Life

Joe Zahn accepts Livingston Mall's Gift of Life check from marketing director Deborah Flattery, funded by holiday Santa Photo sales; a benefit fashion show is announced for March 27.

West Essex Tribune, March 18, 1993 - Page 3

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