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OCUT Rotary Club announced Rotary
2025 Upper Twp. Citizen of the Year
The Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township has announced the selection of Pastor Jonghwa Kim with the Trinity United Methodist Church as the Rotary 2025 Upper Twp. Citizen of the Year in recognition for his church’s continual support of the annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by Ocean City - Upper Twp. Rotary Club.  
Pastor Kim will be formally recognized during the Township of Upper’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, to be held Monday, Nov. 24th at 7 pm, at Township Hall.
Please see the OCUT Rotary Club website for future meeting times and locations. > http://ocutRotary.org
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
Mailing address: PO Box 1187, Ocean City, NJ  08226
 > http://ocutrotary.org | www.facebook.com/oceancityuppertownshiprotary
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- Posted 16 Nov 2025
Eric Hitchner, left, Acting Postmaster, Ocean City Post Office was the guest program speaker for the Ocean City - Upper Township Rotary Club meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13, 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. 
Program Website: www.usps.com
Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township:
http://ocutrotary.org | www.facebook.com/oceancityuppertownshiprotary
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  • Posted 14 Nov 2025
Rotary Club OC-UT Nov. 13th Program
 – Ocean City Acting Postmaster
Eric Hitchner, Acting Postmaster, Ocean City Post Office, will be the guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township dinner meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at 5:30 pm at Fitzpatrick's Deli & Steakhouse, 650 New Rd, Somers Point, NJ 08244.
  • Please note the change in location for this Nov. 13th Rotary meeting. 
The program will be Eric Hitchner, Supervisor for the Ocean City Post Office and currently the Acting Postmaster (A). 
Eric started my career with the US Postal Service (USPS) in 1994 in Absecon NJ and has held many different positions throughout the years. He came to Ocean City in 2017 as a Letter carrier and moved into management in 2018.
Eric will be sharing some of the rich history of the Ocean City Post Office and the USPS services here in our community.
Eric and his wife Pam are Upper Township residents and have been married for 29 years. They have 4 daughters and 7 grandchildren. The Hitchners are an avid outdoor family and love Ocean City and the surrounding waterways.
See the Rotary Club website for additional details. > http://ocutRotary.org
Future OCUT Rotary Activity dates:
Nov. 12 – Rotary Club information table at the 12th Annual Upper Twp. Community Night
Nov. 24 – Upper Twp. Rotary Citizen of the Year / UT Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Twp. Hall
Nov. 27 – Rotary’s Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Dec. 09 – OCUT Rotary at Somers Point Rotary Holiday Dinner Party
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 10 Nov 2025
 
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Hosted by Ocean City - Upper Twp. Rotary
The Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township will host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.
This annual event is free of charge for Ocean City and Upper Township residents.
Members of the OCUT Rotary and community volunteers will be serving dinner from 12:30 until 2 pm, Nov. 27th.
The location will be the Trinity United Methodist Church, 20 North Shore Road, Marmora.
Rotarian Sallie Godfrey is chairperson again this year and noted that … “It’s not about being able to afford dinner. It’s about not being alone.”
All are welcome. 
Share and post the printable PDF poster linked - HERE.
 
Please see the OCUT Rotary Club website for future meeting times and locations. > http://ocutRotary.org
To learn more about the OCUT Rotary contact Club President Aslam Sheikh 609 377.6418 | oceancitywireless@yahoo.com
Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township:
Mailing address: PO Box 1187, Ocean City, NJ  08226
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- Posted 10 Nov 2025
Yvonne Sullivan, left, Executive Director of Family Promise of Cape May County, was the guest program speaker for the Ocean City - Upper Township Rotary Club breakfast meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, 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. 
Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township:
http://ocutrotary.org | www.facebook.com/oceancityuppertownshiprotary
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Posted 02 Nov 2025
 
OCUT Rotary Club OC ALZ Team Seeks Awareness & Support
For Ocean City Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oct. 25th
 
The Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township is participating in this year’s Ocean City Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 25th.
The Rotary OCUT Team is signing up Team participants and pledges now.
The Club will be promoting awareness for the Alzheimer's Walk campaign leading up to the Oct, 25th, 2025 event on the Ocean City Boardwalk.
Visit the Team’s page > https://tinyurl.com/RotaryOCWalk2EndAlz 
Make an impact with a donation or even joining our team.
Please contact Rotary OCUT Team captain Ralph Cooper for any questions or more information at 609 464-0920 | ocutRotaryNJ@gmail.com
Ocean City - Upper Township Rotary Club > https://ocutrotary.org/
Reference:
According to estimates published by the Alzheimer's Association in January 2024, approximately 2,700 people aged 65 and older in Cape May County were living with Alzheimer's. These are estimates based on data collected prior to 2024, Alzheimer's disease was the sixth leading cause of death among U.S. and New Jersey residents in 2023.
Statistics for Cape May County for 2021 -2023 …. Deaths were 42 per 100,000 population, and Cape May County was rated at the highest level for any county in New Jersey.
Source: https://www-doh.nj.gov/doh-shad/indicator/view/AlzDeath.County.html
Alzheimer’s Contacts:
- Colleen Gill
(she/they) | Walk Manager, Southern New Jersey | Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley | office: 215.399.9155 | cell: 717.454.5135 | cngill@alz.org | alz.org/walk
- Mary Beth Lewis | Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, South Jersey Office, 25 Dolphin Avenue Building D. Ground Floor, Northfield, NJ 08225 | o: 215.561.2919 extension 8962 | 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 | mblewis@alz.org |
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- Posted 21 Oct 2025
Rotary Club OC-UT Oct. 23rd 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, Oct. 23, 2025, at 5:30 pm at the Somers Point Diner, 8 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point.
Yvonne 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 Activity dates:
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.
Nov. 29 – Rotary’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Guests, prospective members, and the general public are always welcome to attend Rotary meetings.
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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 Oct 2025
Brian McPeak, a member of the Ocean City – Upper Twp. Rotary Club, gave an informative “member classification talk” for our Oct. 9th meeting ... About the many stages of his career(s) and of his current role as Executive Director of the Bay Atlantic Symphony. 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 10 Oct  2025
Club Information
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) 377-6418
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 05 Sep 2025 (Previous version 30 Jan 2024)