Holy Cross High School Students Support Camden-Wyoming Rotary Shoe Drive

The Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club extends its sincere appreciation to the students of Holy Cross High School for their enthusiastic participation in our recent shoe drive benefiting Soles4Souls.

Through their efforts, dozens of new and gently used shoes were collected to support this important initiative. Their commitment to service is a powerful example of young people making a meaningful difference in both local and global communities.

The donated shoes will be distributed through Soles4Souls’ 4Opportunity program, which helps women entrepreneurs in developing countries start and grow small businesses selling shoes and clothing. This microenterprise model provides a sustainable source of income, enabling women to support their families, pay for education, secure housing, and build brighter futures.

In addition to creating economic opportunity, the program also promotes environmental stewardship. By collecting and redistributing gently used shoes, we help reduce waste and keep wearable items out of landfills.

We are proud to partner with Holy Cross High School and grateful for the students’ leadership, generosity, and dedication to service. Their efforts truly reflect the Rotary motto: Service Above Self.

Thank you, Holy Cross, for helping us create opportunity and impact—one pair of shoes at a time.

Camden-Wyoming Satellite Club Members Volunteer at Milford Food Bank, Putting "Service Above Self" into Action.

Instead of holding their usual gathering, the members of the Camden-Wyoming Satellite at Nobles Pond, true People of Action, chose to dedicate their time to the community by volunteering at the Food Bank in Milford on October 23. This generous act of service provided them with an opportunity to give back, support those in need, and strengthen their bonds through teamwork in a meaningful way. By engaging directly with the local community, the club was able to make a positive impact and experience the gratifying work of helping others first-hand. This commitment exemplifies their role as People of Action, who seek to make a difference not just in discussion, but through tangible acts that uplift everyone involved.

Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club Triples Fundraising Goal for Polio Eradication

On October 22nd the Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club hosted a fundraiser for members to raise money for the Rotary International PolioPlus Foundation. With a goal of $2,000, members raised over $6,500. District 7630 and the club will each match the funds raised. Bill Gates Foundation will multiply this amount by two bringing the total to approximately $39,000.

Rotarian Alex Vaughan, a polio survivor, and his wife Nancy were our guests. President Anne Mathisen gave a presentation on the history of polio and engaged members to tell their stories of memories of the 1950’s when fear was prevalent of the mysterious polio virus and spoke of the children they knew who contracted the disease.

Rotarian John Nanni sent the club a message of hope to eradicate polio by raising money and awareness of polio still in some parts of the world.

The program that evening to raise this amazing amount included Trivia games, donating when telling a story of hope and success, receiving a “Purple Pinky” reminiscent of the method to track children who received the polio vaccine, Pledge cards provided to make donations, and finally a secret auction with donations from members.

Thank you club members for being the generous Rotarians we all know we are. #ServiceAboveSelf #PeopleofAction #rotarydistrict7630 #EndPolioNow #endpolio #rotaryinternational #rotary

Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club Honored with “Spirit of Caesar Rodney Award”

On behalf of the Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club, President-elect Dan Taylor and President Anne Mathisen proudly accepted the prestigious “Spirit of Caesar Rodney Award” from Jessica Marelli, the President of the Caesar Rodney School District’s Board, during a ceremony held last evening. This special recognition was presented to the club in appreciation of its ongoing commitment to local students.

The Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club was acknowledged explicitly for its longstanding support of the district’s students. Notable projects include providing scholarships to graduating seniors and donating dictionaries to every third-grade student in the district. These efforts have made a meaningful impact, helping to foster educational achievement and literacy within the Caesar Rodney School District community.

The Rotary Club’s dedication to service above self continues to enrich the lives of students and exemplifies the spirit of community partnership. The club expresses its gratitude to the Caesar Rodney School District for this honor and looks forward to continuing its support for the students and families of the district.

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Camden-Wyoming Rotary Invests in a Cleaner Park with $5,000 District Grant

We are excited to announce that the Town of Wyoming warehouse has received a shipment of ten new trash cans, thanks to a $5,000 District Grant from the Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club. This funding enabled the club to purchase trash cans, supporting the town’s ongoing efforts to provide a cleaner and healthier environment for visitors to Wyoming Park.

The Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club's commitment to community service and improvement is evident in its actions, making a tangible difference in the community. Their partnership with the Town of Wyoming is a testament to the positive impact that collaborative efforts can have on local communities.

Yay trash—here’s to a tidier future!

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Noble's Pond Golf Ball Drop Raises Funds for The Murphey School

The Camden Wyoming Satellite at Noble's Pond held a Golf Ball Drop on September 10.

Our resident construction representative, Jake Kirkpatrick, braved the ladder and dropped 2 batches of golf balls.

The lucky winners were Rich Giddes and John Risko from Noble’s Pond.

The Murphey School in Dover is this year’s beneficiary of the Golf Ball Drop

#rid7630 #noblespond #themurpheyschool

Newark Morning Rotary Dedicates POW/MIA "Chair of Honor"

September 18, 2025

As the sun was setting last evening, the Newark Morning Rotary Club dedicated a Chair of Honor in recognition of American Prisoners of War and those still Missing in Action. President Anne Mathisen was honored to represent our club at this event. Since World War II, more than 80,000 American men and women remain “still missing.” Outside of their immediate families and close friends they have been nearly forgotten. The chair memorial serves as a tribute to all POW and MIA as well as their families.

POW/MIA chairs are found across the United States, in sports arenas and stadiums, town halls, parks and state capitols and now one at the Newark Municipal Building on Main Street in Newark, DE. The chairs are meant to represent those service members who are unable to fill them because of their sacrifices. They also remind us of the men and women who serve our country every day.

Rosely Robinson, founder of A Hero’s Welcome Delaware, told us there are 70 Chairs of Honor in Delaware alone. She said there are 121 missing service members in Delaware. She said that in 1971, during the Vietnam War, Mary Hoff, the wife of MIA Lt. Commander Michael Hoff U.S.N., proposed the creation of a symbol for American POWs and those who are MIA. The POW/MIA flag was created and is officially recognized by the U.S. Congress in conjunction with the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue, "as the symbol of our Nation's concern and commitment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans still prisoner, missing, and unaccounted for. The flag was designed with black and white colors representing the colors of the pajamas worn by prisoners in Vietnam. This is the only flag that may be displayed on the same pole as the American flag.

Captain and Flight Officer in the U.S Air Force and Prisoner of War in Vietnam, Ralph Galati spoke. Mr. Galati's speech was compelling and moving. His experiences as a prisoner, highlighting the hope and spirit of faith among the detainees, were deeply touching. The daily tests they faced, including beatings, and their unwavering New Mission as captives was to resist and return home; he was truly inspiring. His message to "Never Forget" is a poignant reminder of their resilience and determination. He said the prisoners recited the third verse of Amazing Grace daily and were punished for it. It reads: "Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home".

Thank you, Newark Morning Rotary Club, for this ever-memorable evening.

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