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Rotary Program Photo - 10 Oct. 2024

OCUT Rotary speaker for Oct. 10, 2024 was U.S. Coast Guard Commander Michael Persun, training officer for the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May with Club President Aslam Sheikh. For sharing with us his knowledge and experiences with the U.S. Coast Guard, 200 more children will be immunized in the name of CDR Persun, as our Club & Rotary International continues our commitment to eradicate Polio from Planet Earth.

- Posted 12 Oct 2024

Rotary Club 10 Oct. Coast Guard CDR Persun

Commander Michael Persun, keynote speaker at this year's 9/11 Ceremony at Osprey Point.

Rotary Club OC-UT Oct. 10^th Program
- U.S. Coast Guard Commander Michael Persun

U.S. Coast Guard Commander Michael Persun will be the guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township dinner meeting on Thursday, Oct.10, 2024, at 5:30 pm at the Somers Point Diner, 8 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point.

Commander Michael Persun is the Training Officer of Training Center Cape May, the birthplace and hometown of our enlisted workforce. He is responsible for overseeing the U.S. Coast Guard’s only boot camp and accession of more than 4,500 recruits each year.

CDR Persun reported to Cape May in July 2024 after serving as the Response Department Head for Sector New York in Staten Island. In that capacity, he was responsible for the execution of Search and Rescue, Emergency Response, and Safety and Security operations throughout the Ports of New York, Newark, and Albany. Through extensive collaboration with state and local entities, he enabled the safe movement of $300 billion in commerce each year.

CDR Persun has past assignments at Coast Guard Cutter Diligence in Wilmington, NC, Sector St. Petersburg, FL, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT.

CDR Persun graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 2009 with a degree in marine and environmental science. He has also earned a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Liberty University.

He is married to the nee Laura Kettl and they have three amazing children: Molly (8), Emma (6), and Connor (2).

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May is the 5th largest base in the Coast Guard and the sole accession point for the entire enlisted workforce. This is why we consider the training center the birthplace of the enlisted corps and Cape May County, the Coast Guard’s Hometown.
- https://www.forcecom.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/FORCECOM-UNITS/TraCen-Cape-May/

Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation
- https://coastguardcommunity.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/CoastGuardCommunity/
- 609 888.6120 | info@coastguardcommunity.org

Rotarians and other attendees are encouraged to “save the date” for Oct. 10^th.

Future OCUT Rotary Meetings:
Oct. 16 – Wednesday, 12 noon, “Combined Meeting” with the Somers Point Rotary Club and our OCUT Rotary Club for the annual visit of Steven R. Neuner, 2024-25 Governor for District 7505 with 70-plus Rotary Clubs in Central & Southern New Jersey. The Oct. 16^th joint Rotary meeting will be at Josie Kelly's Public House, 908 Shore Rd, Somers Point.
Oct. 24^th – Program: Miss New Jersey Elizabeth Mendel. Elizabeth, a 22-year-old resident of Cape May Court House, NJ, has been involved with the Miss America Opportunity since the age of 16. She advocates for Eating Disorder Awareness through her service initiative, “Image is Everywhere.”
- Rotary meetings are held on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday each month, 5:30 pm, at the Somers Point Diner, 8 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point.

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

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

http://ocutrotary.org | www.facebook.com/oceancityuppertownshiprotary

- Posted 07 Oct 2024

Rotary Program Photo - 26 Sept 2024

Assemblyman Antwan McClellan, left, the NJ District 1 representative for Cape May, Cumberland and Atlantic counties was the program speaker for the Sept. 26, 2024 meeting of the Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township. Also pictured is Ralph Cooper Rotary Club Program Chairperson. >

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https://www.facebook.com/oceancityuppertownshiprotary/

- Posted 28 Sep 2024

Rotary Club News for 26 Sept. 2024

Rotary Club News - For 26 September 2024 Meeting

Upcoming OCUT Rotary Club Programs

Oct. 10th – Our speaker will be Commander Michael Persun, Training Officer in charge of the US Coast Guard Training Center Cape May. Mike has spent most of his career underway or at shore units conducting law enforcement, search and rescue, and other emergency response. He is willing to discuss any of these topics. Commander Persun is a resident of Upper Township in Petersburg and he and his family have a good history with our Rotary organization.
Oct. 16 – Wednesday, 12 noon, “Combined Meeting” with the Somers Point Club and our OCUT Rotary Club for the annual visit of Steven R. Neuner, our 2024-25 Governor for District 7505 and the 70-plus Rotary Clubs in Central & Southern New Jerey.
Oct. 24^th – Program plans are in development.

Future OCUT Rotary / Community Events – “Save the Dates”

Oct. 5 - AppleFest in Upper Twp.
Oct. 6 - Annual Upper Township Fall Fest
Oct. 23 - Ocean City Welcome Night – We are registering for Rotary Club tabling.
Oct. 24 - Ocean City Halloween Parade. Rotary float opportunity if there are interested Club and OCHS volunteers.
Nov. 13 - Upper Twp. Community Night, Rotary Club table is registered
Nov. 28 - Rotary Club’s Thanksgiving Community Dinner, Trinity Church

Miscellaneous:
Somers Point Rotary Club is holding a “Murder Mystery” at the Somers Point Brewery on October 9^th from 5-8 pm. Contact OCUT Rotarian Ralph Cooper for details.

Club Website and Facebook Posts

Note: For Rotary tabling events, we give out back copies of the Rotary magazine … along with our Club information cards. Please bring your back copies of Rotary magazine to future Club meetings.

Reminder: Upper Twp. Rotary Citizen of the Year nominations for Dec. 2024 are needed.

NOTE: Rotary Club “Who We Are Cards” – Planning new printing for event supplies. Please review and submit any suggestions.

- Posted 28 Sep 2024

Rotary Club 26 Sept - Antwan McClellan

Rotary Club OC-UT Sept. 26^th Program
- Assemblyman Antwan McClellan

Assemblyman Antwan McClellan will be the guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township dinner meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at 5:30 pm at the Somers Point Diner, 8 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point.

Assemblyman McClellan was elected to the New Jersey State Assembly in 2020 as a District 1 representative for Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties. He became the Deputy Republican Leader in January 2024, following his service as the Republican Whip from 2022 to 2023.

He currently serves on four General Assembly committees: Appropriations; Public Safety and Preparedness; Tourism, Gaming and the Arts; and the Joint Committee on Economic Justice and Equal Employment Opportunity. Assemblyman Antwan McClellan

McClellan's educational journey began with his graduation from Ocean City High School in 1993, followed by his pursuit of higher education at Virginia State University and Old Dominion University. He serves as Chief of Staff and Personnel Director in the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office, effectively combining his dedication to public service with professional expertise.

A lifelong resident of Ocean City, he served on Ocean City Council 2012-20 and the Ocean City School District Board of Education 2010-12.

Assemblyman McClellan has been actively involved in his community in various capacities, including coaching the Ocean City 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball teams for an impressive 15 years, as well as President of the Ocean City High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

He is also a member of The Ocean City Tabernacle Board of Trustees, where he contributes to the church’s mission and operations.

In addition to his local community engagement, McClellan is a member of the NJ Legislative Black Caucus, working to advance the interests of Black constituents in the state.

McClellan has been appointed as a Commissioner on the New Jersey State Amistad Commission, where he plays a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the remarkable contributions of African Americans that have profoundly enriched the fabric of New Jersey. > https://www.nj.gov/education/amistad

Assemblyman McClellan’s web page > www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/425/assemblyman-mcclellan

Rotarians and other attendees are encouraged to “save the date” for Sept. 26^th.

Future OCUT Rotary Meetings:

< >Oct. 10^th and Oct. 24^th – Program plans are in development. OCUT Rotary meetings are held on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday each month, 5:30 pm, at the Somers Point Diner, 8 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point.Oct. 16 – Wednesday, 12 noon, “Combined Meeting” with the Somers Point Rotary Club and our OCUT Rotary Club for the annual visit of Steven R. Neuner, 2024-25 Governor for District 7505 with 70-plus Rotary Clubs in Central & Southern New Jersey. The Oct. 16^th joint Rotary meeting will be at Josie Kelly's Public House, 908 Shore Rd, Somers Point.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

http://ocutrotary.org | www.facebook.com/oceancityuppertownshiprotary

- Updated 25 Sep 2024

Rotary Club 26 Sept - Assemblyman Antwan McClellan

Rotary Club OC-UT Sept. 26th Program

Dist. 1 NJ Assemblyman Antwan McClellan

The Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township meeting for Thursday, Sept 26 2024, at 5:30 pm, will be held at the Somers Point Diner, 8 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point.

The Club’s guest speaker for Sept. 26th will be Antwan McClellan (Rep.), a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, representing District 1.

Rotarians and other attendees are encouraged to “save the date” for Sept. 26th.

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Rotary Club 12 Sept. - Sandra McGarvey

Rotary Club OC-UT Sept. 12^th Program
- Sandra McGarvey, Bridge Counseling Services

Sandy McGarvey of the Bridge Wellness Center will be the guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township dinner meeting for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at 5:30 pm at the Somers Point Diner, 8 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point.

The Sept. 12 program for Rotary will focus on mental health. Sept. is Suicide Prevention Month.

Sandy McGarvey is the Director and Founder of: The Bridge 501 (c) 3 - a non-profit agency created to provide both clinical intervention and resources of connection for people who struggle with a mental health condition.

Sandy has her BA in psychology and sociology from Dickinson College, and her Masters in Pastoral Counseling from Boston University School of Theology where she graduated as the valedictorian of her class.

After experiencing her own mental health challenges as a young adult, Sandy devoted much of her career to developing mental health programs and services to improve the lives of those who struggle with various forms of mental illness.

The Bridge Wellness Center website is > https://bridgeservices.org

Rotarians and other attendees are encouraged to “save the date” for Sept. 12^th.

Future OCUT Rotary Meetings:

Sept. 26 – NJ Assemblyman, and Ocean City resident, Antwan L. McClellan
Oct. 16 – Wednesday, 12 noon, “Combined Meeting” with the Somers Point Rotary Club and our OCUT Rotary Club for the annual visit of Steven R. Neuner, our 2024-25 Governor for District 7505 and the 70-plus Rotary Clubs in Central & Southern New Jersey.

OCUT Rotary meetings are held on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday each month at 5:30 pm at the Somers Point Diner, 8 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point.

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

To learn more about OCUT Rotary contact Club President Aslam Sheikh 609 3776418 | oceancitywireless@yahoo.com

Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township:

Mailing address: PO Box 1187, Ocean City, NJ 08226

http://ocutrotary.org | www.facebook.com/oceancityuppertownshiprotary

- Posted 09 Sep 2024.

Rotary Club Sept. 12th - Mental Health Program

Rotary Club OC-UT Sept. 12th Program
- Community Mental Health Topics by Sandra McGarvey

The Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township meeting for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at 5:30 pm, will be Sandra McGarvey, Bridge Counseling Services.

The Sept. 12th program will focus on mental health. Sept. is Suicide Prevention Month.

Location: Somers Point Diner, 8 MacArthur Blvd, Somers Point.

Rotarians and other attendees are encouraged to “save the date” for Sept. 12th.

- Updated 01 Sep 2024

Rotary Club 22 Aug 2024 - Dr. Angelillo

Ocean City Schools Superintendent Dr. Christian Angelillo, right, program speaker for the OCUT Rotary Club's Aug. 22, 2024, breakfast meeting at Uncle Bill’s Pancakes in Ocean City. Also pictured is Rotary Club President Aslam Sheikh. The next Rotary meeting will be held Sept. 12th. > www.ocutRotary.org | https://www.ocsdnj.org

- Posted 22 Aug 2024

Rotary Club News for 22 August 2024

Rotary Club News for 22 August 2024 Meeting

Upcoming OCUT Rotary Club Programs

Sept. 12th - Community Mental Health Topics by Sandra McGarvey. Sandy is the daughter of our Rotary Club members Sue and Wayne Conrad. Her practice, Bridge Counseling Services is based in Marmora and Linwood and her program will focus on mental health. Sept. is Suicide Prevention Month.
Sept. 26^th – NJ Assemblyman, and Ocean City resident, Antwan L. McClellan
Oct. 16 – Wednesday, 12 noon, “Combined Meeting” with the Somers Point Club and our OCUT Rotary Club for the annual visit of Steven R. Neuner, our 2024-25 Governor for District 7505 and the 70-plus Rotary Clubs in Central & Southern New Jersey.

Future OCUT Rotary Events – “Save the Dates”

Oct. 6 is the annual Upper Township Fall Fest. If we have Club volunteers, this is an opportunity for community outreach to have a Rotary information table. In past years, the Fall Fest has enabled our Club to feature a full version of the Shelter Box tent system.
- Note: At tabling events like this, we give out back copies of the Rotary magazine … along with our Club information cards. Please bring your old copies of Rotary magazine to future Club meetings
Oct. 24 – Ocean City Halloween Parade. Club volunteers will be needed for our Rotary Club float, in conjunction with the students from the Interact Club at Ocean City High School.

Club Website and Facebook Posts

Last week we posted photos of the 17 from our Club that attended the Phillies “Strike out Hunger” baseball game on Aug. 14th with the Marlins. (Grand Slam Home Run)

Reminder - Rotary Upper Twp. Citizen of the Year
Upper Twp. Citizen of the Year nominations are needed for our Rotary Club’s presentation in December as part of the Upper Twp. Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony. Contact any Club officer or Board member with suggestions.

- Posted 22 Aug 2022

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Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.

Somers Point Diner

8 MacArthur Blvd.
Somers Point , NJ 08244
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Email:

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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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