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Rotary Club OC-UT June 12th Program
 – Family Promise of Cape May County
Yvonne Sullivan, with Family Promise of Cape May County, will be the guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township dinner meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 5:30 pm at the Somers Point Diner, 8 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point.
Yonne Sullivan is the Executive Director of Family Promise of Cape May County, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families experiencing homelessness.
With over 20 years of experience in business administration and nonprofit leadership, Yvonne brings a wealth of expertise in grant writing, fundraising, event planning, budget development, and associate retention. Her ability to build strong partnerships and foster community engagement has been instrumental in advancing Family Promise’s mission of providing safe shelter, case management, and supportive services to families in need.
Prior to joining Family Promise, Yvonne spent a decade at Brookdale Senior Living, where she excelled in leadership roles as Assistant Executive Director and Executive Director. During her tenure, she was responsible for operational management, program development, and ensuring high-quality services for residents. Her background in both nonprofit and corporate sectors has equipped her with the skills to drive Family Promise forward, ensuring sustainable growth and expanded outreach efforts.
A passionate advocate for social impact and family stability, Yvonne is committed to developing innovative solutions that address housing insecurity in Cape May County. Under her leadership, Family Promise continues to enhance its network of community support, engaging local businesses, volunteers, and donors to build stronger, more resilient futures for the families it serves.
Several churches here in northern Cape May County support the Family Promise CMC programs including, St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Ocean City and the Tuckahoe United Methodist Church, Upper Twp.
 
Future OCUT Rotary Meeting / Activity dates:
Now thru July 4th – Ongoing Flags For Heroes sponsorship recognition / fundraising campaign.
June 18 – Field Trip to Covenant House, Atlantic City, for OCUT Rotary members and guests
June 21 – Annual Rotary Club Hot Dog Sale fundraiser, in conjunction with the Classic Car Show on the grounds of the Ocean City Tabernacle.  
June 26 – Annual Rotary Club Change-Over / Club Assembly Dinner
July 10 – 7 am Breakfast meeting at Uncle Bill’s 21st and Asbury, Ocean City – Program tbd.
July 24 – Program: Ocean City Beach Patrol Chief Erich Becker, 7 am at Uncle Bill’s 21st and Asbury
Aug. 14 – Program: Annual visit of Professor Ron Shaiko, 7 am at Uncle Bill’s 21st and Asbury
Aug. 28 - 7 am Breakfast meeting at Uncle Bill’s 21st and Asbury, Ocean City – Program tbd.
Oct. 25 - The Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township is participating in this year’s Ocean City Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  Visit the Team’s page > https://tinyurl.com/RotaryOCWalk2EndAlz and make an impact with a donation or even joining our team. Community involvement with kindness and generosity truly make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
Guests, prospective members, and the general public are always welcome to attend Rotary meetings.
Please see the OCUT Rotary Club website for future meeting times and locations. > http://ocutRotary.org
Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township:
Mailing address: PO Box 1187, Ocean City, NJ  08226
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- Posted 03 Jun 2025
Flags for Heroes
Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Twp.
Fundraising Campaign

Application: > https://tinyurl.com/FlagsForHeroesOCUTRotary2025
Flags display Memorial Day thru July 4th, 2025
The 7ft flags along with the FFH keepsake can be sponsored for $50 and displayed at the Ocean City Veterans Park. Sponsors for $100 will receive a keepsake and have the sponsor name (business) on a Flags for Heroes banner and the Rotary Club website.
 
Proceeds from the Flag sponsorships will support the Rotary Club’s Local Youth Programs in Ocean City and Upper Township.
 
Rotarian Randi Scheck is the Chairperson of the Rotary Club’s FFH Committee
Questions:
Randi Scheck 609.412.3459 | Randisue62@gmail.com
Bill Felton 609.602.4325 | wfelton18@gmail.com
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To view FFH photos, click on Read More. 
  • Updated 27 May 2025
  • Posted 26 May 2025
Bernard Walker, Chief of Ocean City Fire Department was the guest speaker for the Ocean City - Upper Township Rotary Club dinner meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025. OCUT Rotary Club President Aslam Sheikh present a certificate of appreciation, noting that the Club will make a donation for 200 children to be immunized in his name as our Club and Rotary International continues our commitment to eradicate Polio from Planet Earth. 
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  • Posted 26 May 2025
Rotary Club OC-UT May 22nd
Program – OC Fire Chief Walker
Bernard Walker, Chief of Ocean City Fire Department will be the guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township dinner meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 5:30 pm at the Somers Point Diner, 8 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point.
Fire Chief Bernard (Bernie) Walker is 11th chief in 133-year history of Ocean City Fire Department.
 
Future OCUT Rotary Meeting date:
June 12 – Yvonne Sullivan, Family Promise of Cape May County > https://familypromisecmc.org
 
Guests, prospective members, and the general public are always welcome to attend Rotary meetings.
Please see the OCUT Rotary Club website for future meeting times and locations. > http://ocutRotary.org
Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township:
Mailing address: PO Box 1187, Ocean City, NJ  08226
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- Updated 21 May 2025
- Posted 16 May 2025
Volunteers with the Ocean City - Upper Twp. (OCUT) Rotary Club’s “Day of Service” at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) in Egg Harbor Township on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Rotarians helped with the Community Assistance Pantry from 8 am until 1 pm. The event was also supported by the Somers Point Rotary Club.
Location: CFBNJ Southern Branch, 6735 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
CFBN Website: https://cfbnj.org/volunteer  
Check the OCUT Rotary Club website frequently for future meetings / activities times
and locations. > http://ocutRotary.org
  
- Updated 22 May 2025   
- Posted 22 May 2025
 
Ocean City - Upper Twp. Rotary Club
“Flags For Heroes” Campaign
To Benefit Local Community Programs
 
 
 
 
A Flags For Heroes (FFH) sponsor recognizes Heroes by flying an American Flag in their Honor. A keepsake will be attached to the flag, naming the Hero and their Sponsor.
 
Heroes come from many walks of life such as veterans, hospital workers, first responders, moms, dads or anyone that has made a difference in the lives of others.
 
Link for FFH sponsor application > https://tinyurl.com/FlagsForHeroesOCUTRotary2025
 
The 7ft flags along with the keepsake will be sponsored for $50 and displayed at the Ocean City Veterans Park.
Sponsors for $100 will receive a keepsake and have the sponsor name (business) on a Flags for Heroes banner and the Rotary Club website.
 
Proceeds from the Flag sponsorships will support the Rotary Club’s Local Youth Programs in Ocean City and Upper Township.
 
Rotarian Randi Scheck is the Chairperson of the Rotary Club’s FFH Committee
Questions:
Randi Scheck 609.412.3459 | Randisue62@gmail.com
Bill Felton 609.602.4325 | wfelton18@gmail.com
 
To honor a hero in your life, Flags For Heroes sponsorships can be purchased in several ways.  
 
The OCUT Rotary Club is a non-profit 501 C-3 organization for tax-deductible contributions.
 
Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township: To learn more about the OC-UT Rotary Club contact Rotary Club President Aslam Sheikh 609 377.6418 | oceancitywireless@yahoo.com
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- Posted 21 April 2025
2025 Academic Achievement Night – Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township
 
Ocean City High School 2025 Academic Achievers
 
 
 
Cape May County Technical High School 2025 Academic Achievers
 
 
 
2025 Rotary Scholarship Recognition
 
 
 
Upper Township Middle School 2025 Academic Achievers
 
 
Ocean City Intermediate School 2025 Academic Achievers
 
 
- Posted 13 May 2025
 
The Alzheimer’s Association was the program for the Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township dinner meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The program was part of the kick-off for the OCUT Rotary Club’s participation in this year’s Ocean City Walk to End Alzheimer’s, on the Ocean City Boardwalk Oct. 25thMary Beth Lewis, with the South Jersey Office of the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, received a certificate of appreciation from OCUT Rotary Club President Aslam Sheikh with the notation that the Club will make a donation for 200 children to be immunized in her name as our Club and Rotary International continues our commitment to eradicate Polio from Planet Earth. Sangeeta Appel gave a review of the Alzheimer’s Association. She has over 5 years of experience working with families dealing with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner instructor and volunteers as a Community Educator with the Alzheimer’s Association.  Representing the Alzheimer’s Association were, from left, Lewis, Appel, Colleen Gill, and Lisa DiTroia.
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Rotary Team's 2025 Campaign for the Oct. 25th Ocean City Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Donate or Sign-Up and Walk > https://tinyurl.com/RotaryOCWalk2EndAlz
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Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, South Jersey Office
25 Dolphin Ave., Building D. Ground Floor
Northfield, NJ 08225 | o: 215.561.2919 extension 8962 | mblewis@alz.org
24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 |
https://www.alz.org/delval | https://www.facebook.com/alzdelval
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- Posted 10 May 2025
Rotary Club OC-UT May 8th Program:
Alzheimer’s Del. Valley South Jersey Office
The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, South Jersey Office, will be the program for the Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township dinner meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 5:30 pm at the Somers Point Diner, 8 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point.
The Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township is participating in this year’s Ocean City Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Mary Beth Lewis, Lisa DiTroia and Sangeeta Appel with the Delaware Valley Chapter, will brief the Rotary Club on the Alzheimer’s Association.
The Rotary OCUT Team is signing up Team participants and pledges now and will be promoting awareness for the Alzheimer campaign in the coming months leading up to the Oct, 25th, 2025 event on the Ocean City Boardwalk. 
Visit the Team’s page > https://tinyurl.com/RotaryOCWalk2EndAlz and make an impact with a donation or even joining our team. Community involvement with kindness and generosity truly make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
Mary Beth Lewis is with the South Jersey Office of the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter.
Lisa DiTroia is a volunteer community educator with the Alzheimer's Association. She is Director of Auxiliary and Volunteer Services at Shore Medical Center, where she leads a team of volunteers who make the hospital a more welcoming and compassionate place. 
Lisa is a 15-year member of the Somers Point Rotary Club.
Sangeeta Appel, OD, has over 5 years of experience working with families dealing with Alzheimers and other dementias. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner instructor and volunteers as a Community Educator with the Alzheimer’s Association.  Sangeeta Appel is the owner of Home Instead in Somers Point. Her company provides in-home care for the elderly so they can age safely and with dignity in the comfort of their homes.  She brings her past experience and understanding of aging adults from her work as an optometrist with low vision patients, Veterans and homebound patients. She has worked as a clinical director and clinical professor with the optometry schools of the University of California, Berkeley and SUNY.
 
Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, South Jersey Office
25 Dolphin Ave., Building D. Ground Floor
Northfield, NJ 08225 | o: 215.561.2919 extension 8962 | mblewis@alz.org
24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 |
https://www.alz.org/delval | https://www.facebook.com/alzdelval

 
Future OCUT Rotary Dates:
May 7 -
Spring Fundraiser at Randazzo’s, 34th St. and Asbury Ave. Ocean City
May 12 - Annual Student Achievement Dinner, at Greate Bay Country Club    
May 22 Program: Bernie Walker, Fire Chief, Ocean City Fire Department
Guests, prospective members, and the general public are always welcome to attend Rotary meetings.
Please see this OCUT Rotary Club website for future meeting times and locations. 
Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township:
Mailing address: PO Box 1187, Ocean City, NJ  08226
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- Updated 07 May 2025
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Welcome to our Club!
Ocean City-Upper Township

Service Above Self Since 1926

We meet In Person & Online
Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
Somers Point Diner
8 MacArthur Blvd.
Somers Point , NJ 08244
United States of America
Phone:
(609) 602-6844
OCUT Rotary Club in-person dinner meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month. Please see our club website calendar and Facebook Page for details. - Last updated 30 Jan 2024 (Previous version 31 July 2022)
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