Newtown Rotarians Celebrate 70th With Trip Down Memory Lane

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA - The Newtown Rotary Club celebrated its 70th anniversary with birthday cake and a trip down memory lane at its weekly meeting on March 1 at the Temperance House in Newtown.

Club member Mark Craig reached back into the club’s archives to put together a display of photographs, articles and memorabilia documenting the club's history.

"We all learned so much about the history of our club,” said the club’s marketing director Stephanie Eubanks. “We also got to see longtime members Jerry Agasar and Paul Salvatore looking a little younger and a little more rock and roll ... you'll have to sift through the pictures to spot them!”

Club President Mick Petrucci and Beverly Dimler present the club's anniversary cake. (photo by Stephanie Eubanks)

Club president Mick Petrucci had the honor of cutting the birthday cake, which was generously provided by member Beverly Dimler and Sam's Club.

Exemplifying the club’s motto of “Service Above Self,” members organize and participate in an annual golf outing in support of Pickering Manor, collect used bikes for Pedals for Progress for shipment overseas to developing nations and holds “Hope on the Vine,” a spring event that pairs wine and food with fundraising for charitable causes.

Upcoming events include:

• The Newtown Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1 at Goodnoe Elementary School. The free community event begins at 8:30 a.m. with a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny followed by the hunt at 9:15 a.m. Eggs are being donated by the First National Bank of Newtown. Candy is being provided by Sam’s Club. The rain date is April 8.
• Hope on the Vine Gala on Saturday, April 14 at Rafters, 101 Friends Lane in Newtown. The fundraising evening featuring food, wine and spirits, hors d'oeuvres, silent and live auctions begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $125 per person or $230 per couple. Black tie requested. To order tickets, click here.

Interested in joining? Meetings are held on Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Temperance House on South State Street in Newtown Borough.

Some of the memorabilia on display at the meeting. (photo by Stephanie Eubanks)