Rotary is the world’s most prominent and reputable service organization with 1.2 million members focusing on humanitarian efforts, such as promoting peace, fighting disease, supporting education, growing economy locally and globally. In District 7475 (formerly Districts 7470 and 7510), we have over 2,100 proactive and service-driven Rotarians in 87 clubs. We network, share ideas, discuss the needs of our community and take tangible action to make a positive and long-lasting difference while enjoying personal and professional growth and fun. We invite like-minded individuals to join our successful and vibrant organization by contacting Jeannie Tsukamoto, District Membership Chair at JoinRotaryD7475@gmail.com.
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New Member Orientation
Rotary District 7475 will host an online new member orientation for all Rotarians who have joined Rotary in the last year.  The Orientation Webinar will be January 30, 2019, 7:00 to 8:00 pm.  There is no cost but registration is required in advance.  The Orientation is also a good refresher for longer term Rotarians as much has changed in the our newly formed District and in the Rotary world.  Click the link below to register.
If you have any difficulties with the above link, cut and paste into your browser.  If you have questions, contact Barry Kroll, District Membership Committee, at barrykroll@aol.com
End Hunger 3.6 - Save the Dates
Rotary District 7475 will be supporting two End Hunger 3.6 food packaging events.  The first will be Saturday, March 9, 2019, to be held at the Simon Forum on the Campus of Drew University.  The second will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, to be held at Raritan Community College. Between the two events it is estimated that our District will package over 300,000 meals that will be distributed to local food outlets serving those in need. Link below is the detailed information for the March 9th event.
2019 - 2020 Rotary Theme Announced
RI President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney’s theme for 2019-20, Rotary Connects the World, asks Rotarians to strengthen the many ways that Rotary Connects the World, building the connections that allow talented, thoughtful, and generous people to unite and take meaningful action through Rotary service.
District Governor Search Underway
Bob Zeglarski, PDG has been appointed to be the Chair of the 2018-2019 District Nominating Committee.  The primary function of the District Nominating Committee is to select the District Governor who will serve in 2021-2022.  Applications from qualified candidates are being accepted until January 31, 2019.  Contact Bob Zeglarski at robertzeglarski@aol.com for additional information and details.  
RI President Barry Rassin - Hamburg
Consider Attending the International Convention June 1 - 5, 2019 in Hamburg, Germany.  One early June, more than 30 years ago, I had a business trip scheduled to Las Vegas. I had been a Rotarian for about six years, and I thought of myself as an active member: I attended every meeting, I’d served as club secretary, I knew everyone in my club. But for me, Rotary was very much a community organization. It connected me to Nassau and perhaps even to the Bahamas — but no farther.   Click Read More for full story
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Rotary Leadership Institute
Rotary Leadership Institute – April 20, 2019
The purpose of The Rotary Leadership Institute is to provide an educational opportunity for Rotarians identified as potential leaders by their club presidents. Each club president is asked annually to nominate club members as potential club leaders (not necessarily future presidents) in the years ahead. Courses will be given for the nominees to foster Rotary knowledge and leadership skills. It is hoped that these courses will also motivate the participants to be enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Rotarians. All Rotarians interested in learning more about Rotary are also encouraged to attend.  Click Read More for full details.
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Gift of Life Raffle
It’s that time again!  Time for the annual Gift of Life Super Bowl raffle!  Each year at this time, our district’s Gift of Life committee sells raffle tickets to raise funds for this great project by selling chances on a trip to the Super Bowl.  This year, the Super Bowl will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on February 3, 2019.  The tickets are $20 each and the Super Bowl package is worth $10,000! Drawing will be held on January 18, 2019. Contact your Club President or Larry Ripley at larryripley@verizon.net.
ClubRunner Mobil App
Download the ClubRunner App form the Apple or Google store and have access to club, officer and contact information. Check out the video for full details.
District 7475 Sponsors Two Global Scholars
   
District 7475 is pleased to announce that it will sponsor two Global Scholars.  Maya Wahrman sponsored by the Princeton Corridor Club (pictured left) Maya will pursue MS in Refugee and Forced Migration at the University of Oxford to equip herself with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and network of allies to further her career in peace and conflict resolution as it relates to refugees. Janine Furtado sponsored by the Rockaway Club (pictured right) will pursue a MA in international development at the Graduate Institute (also known as IHEID) in Geneva. She will focus her studies on the socioeconomic impacts of food, agriculture, and the environment in developing regions- all of which fit within Rotary’s economic and community development focus.
2018 RYLA
RYLA, Rotary Youth Leadership Award was held at Drew University, June 15 - 17, 2018 and had over 70 high school juniors who participated in a weekend of leadership development activities.  
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Japan Short Term Youth Exchange
 
The short term youth exchange program is a partnership between District 7475 serving northern and central New Jersey and District 2670 Shikoku, Japan.  Each year our district sends 30 students and leaders to Japan the first three weeks of July and District 2670 sends 30 students and leaders to us the first three weeks of August.  The students and leaders enjoy a variety of activities during their visit.  The program ties into Rotay's goal of building good will and friendship.  This is the 42nd year the program has occurred.  Pictured above are the Japanese students, leaders visiting the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.  For additional information on this program or to be considered as a leader/chaperone, contact Jim Allison of he Madison Club at jra188@aol.com.  Full program details are on the District website at www.njrotary.org
History of Rotary
Rotary was founded in 1905.  The first four Rotarians. From left: Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram E. Shorey, Paul P. Harris. Click Read More for additional details.
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