November 28, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 7
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Local Rotary Club hosts former international leader
The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club recently hosted Wilf Wilferson, who served as president of Rotary International from 2007 to 2008. Wilferson shared some inspirational thoughts on the good work Rotary does globally. Pictured are past District Governor Emil Geering, BHR Club President Marcello Gloria, Wilferson, past DG Joe Laureni, and past DG Raj Bhatia. (Photo courtesy of Tom Grissom.) Rotary International is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Local clubs like the Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club also actively work with a wide range of local charities. The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club has been supporting educational and charitable needs in Allendale, Mahwah, Ramsey, Saddle River and Upper Saddle River since 1952. The club provides college scholarships for local students and funding for local causes. The club also raises funds to support educational, medical, and sanitary facilities in Nicaragua, India, and Haiti. For information, call Bob at (201) 934-1222 or visit www.bergenhighlandsrotary.org.