Joseph Barbero, Carl Biscaldi, Noah DeKoyer, Cindy Guarini, Janice Hall, Dawn Herring, Melissa Rada, Cindi Sisk-Galvin, Stephen Stamos, Donna Trimblett
VISITING ROTARIAN:
GUEST:
Angelique Bell-Bayonne Youth Center
Josita-Pres. Student Leadreship Board BYC
Umar 2nd Vice President , Sabrina and Oliva BYC
*******PROGRAM******
6:24 PM-Pledge
6:24 PM- Rotary Prayer
6:35 PM- 4 Way Test
Cindy Guarini, President of the Bayonne Rotary Club brought the meeting to order at 6:25 PM. Shen then introduced our guest speaker Angelique Belll- President of The Bayonne Youth Center. Angelique started by thanking the Bayonne Rotary Club for always including BYC in all that we do for the community. She proceeded to discuss the following:
BYC was founded in 1945 by Sabrina Jackson to close the gap between home and school. It was a place where young students can go and get home work assistance.
Location of BYC is 20th Street and Kennedy Blvd. in Bayonne, NJ They have been in this location since 1965
Angelique Bell has been with BYC for 13 years. She was introduced to the BYC at a Tricky Tray Party supporting The Women's Club. Partnered with the BPD youth organization looking for Big Brother, Big Sister Program which was originally started with the BPD Mentorship Program
After school Marsha Jordon from 2:30-5:30nPM to assist with homework and to socialize with other students.
BYC has a Give Thanksgiving initiative that feeds over 700 families
They also feed seniors for Thanksgiving at the East 21st Street Senior Building and the 51st Street Senior Building. They feed over 200 seniors a sit down dinner
Student Leadership Board
Set of requirements
Open to any high school student
Must show passion for Leadership and Values
Josita-President Student Leadership Board
Umar- 2nd Vice President
Project smile Art Program designed for Special Needs Students
Students create amazing creations
Back to school drive
Peer to Peer tutor program
Umar spoke about the Simmer Intern Program
Was given tasks to do at the Arts festival
Working in Law Offices doing filing
Umar is the Intern Supervisor as well as the 2nd Vice President of the Student Leadership Board
Olivia- Winner of the Black History Contest joined the BYC just a few months ago
BYC Programs Offered:
Music Program Piano, Guitar, Vocal and Violin
Theatrical Program their recent performance was Matilda
Yoga Lessons throughout the year for adults and kids
Art Program throughout the year for grades 3-7
Art Show at the Library
Uniform Programs: Full sets pants, shirts, t-shirts sweat pants and sweatshirts
Black History Contest Essay/ Poster 5th, 6th and 7th Grade
FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK:
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE BELOW FOR CLUB INFO AS WELL AS LINKS TO DISTRICT AND ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SITES.
WEBSITES:
bayonnerotary.com
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
November 12, 2024- Club Meeting 7:30 AM The Chandelier Restaurant 1081 Broadway Bayonne, NJ. Guest Speaker District Governor Scott Reddin
November 19, 2024- Joe Barbero's Culinary Class- Thanksgiving 5:00 PM at Villa Maria 417 Broadway Bayonne, NJ
November 26, 2024- Evening Meeting 6:00PM Location TBD
December 7, 2024- BergenPoint Tree Lighting- Rotary to host after party at Buttero's 184 Broadway Bayonne, NJ. Admission into the after party will be Hats, Scarfs and Gloves for CASA teenagers
December 10, 2024- Christmas Concert Villa Maria 417 Broadway Bayonne, NJ Nicholas Oresko Kindergarten classes will be performing.
DECEMBER 14TH
Free photo shoot for families that would otherwise not be able to get this done. Omar is volunteering his time again. All are welcome to join. Geomara is making these arrangements.
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