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Jackson Rotary Secretary Jo’ Corbiscello Receives Woman of the Year Honor
Posted on Sep 20, 2016
 
 
On Thursday, September 15, 2016, the Jackson Chamber of Commerce honored Josephine Corbiscello, along with the Jackson Kiwanis as Non-Profit Organization of the Year, Assemblyman Ron Dancer as Man of the Year and the accounting firm of Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A.
The event was well attended and the evening was wonderful. The awards presentation recognized the work for the common good of the various awardees, with presenters highlighting the efforts made by the honorees which resulted in their receiving these honors.
Jo’ Corbiscello received the Woman of the Year honor not only for the hard work she has done and continues to do as Director of the Women of Today Jackson Food Pantry, but also for cumulative works she has done, including the Halloween Parties she has hosted for the last 20 years for children suffering with cancer as well as their siblings and parents, her charitable work done with the Jackson Rotary and her work on the Jackson Township Youth Commission as well as the Historical Commission. This work has always been done without regard for potential rewards or honors, but for the heartfelt satisfaction of knowing she was helping people who needed help—this has always been reward enough for Josephine.
 
Josephine Corbiscello welcomed to the lectern by her husband, George
George, Josephine and Kathy Sculthorpe, Jo's partner and the co-presenter   G                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Jo' making her acceptance speech.
The awardees and the presenters.
 
 

 
Steve Kitay Special Needs Picnic and Fishing Derby
Posted on Sep 07, 2016
 

For several years, the Jackson Rotary Club has sponsored the Steve Kitay Fishing Derby and Picnic and has held this event on the Kitay Farm, which has since the inception of the picnic been generously provided by Peter Kitay and the whole of the Kitay Family, in remembrance of Steven Kitay. The Kitay family provides the picnic goers with an ideal setting of a quiet, stocked pond in a beautiful location. The special needs and handicapped attendees, as well as their families and fiends who also come, have always had a great time--and all of the participants go home a winner!
Besides the Jackson Rotary members who help cook and entertain the young participants, members of the Jackson High Schools' Interact Clubs also work hard in making this event a success., Without their help the picnic would not be as successful.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Jackson Rotary Fellowship Day at Monmouth Park Raceway
Posted on Aug 22, 2016
 
 
The Jackson Rotary Club held a enjoyable and winning day at the Sunday, August 21, 2016 meet of Monmouth Park Raceway. The event was held in the Dining Terrace, on the third floor of the Club House, along the window wall overlooking the track and the finish line. The ala carte service was delicious, and the betting fun--especially when there were winners. In addition, the 6th. Race was sponsored by the Jackson Rotary, and the race was watched from and a photo was taken in the Winners Circle, along with the wining jockey of that race.
 
 
 
Where's Waldo?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Mike Gormley Memorial Golf Tournament Huge Success!
Posted on Aug 20, 2016
 
 
On Monday, August 15, 2016, the Jackson Rotary Club hosted our 9 Annual Charity Golf Tournament, This year, however, there was one difference--the name of the event has been changed in recognition of the untimely death of our Immediate Past President Mike Gormley on July 14, 2016--just one month before this Charity Golf Tournament, Golf and this tournament were a large part of Mike's life, and we wanted to honor him by naming this event in his memory for now and forever. Additionally, we have put together the Michael "Mike" Gormley Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will go to a graduating Jackson senior high school student. Through our solicitation efforts for this fund, we have managed to get enough funding to start and continue this effort.
The tournament and the luncheon afterward were a great success, with around 80 golfers playing the fabulous course at the Westlake Golf and Country Club, and enjoying a fine lunch in that club's banquet hall. All of the raffle prizes were awarded, and several extra prizes were also given out, including 4 tickets to a upcoming NY Yankees game (which would probably make Mike cringe--he was a true-blue Mets fan) as well as several gift cards from the Westlake Pro-Shop. You will find a number of photos taken of the event in the photo album.
 

 
Jackson Rotary Members attend the Gift of Life Dinner
Posted on Aug 08, 2016
 
Several Jackson Rotary Club members attended this years Gift of Life Dinner, which reports on and celebrates the achievements of  the Gift of Life Foundation throughout the world, operating on heart diseased children in Haiti, the Philippines, and coming to El Salvador, in cooperation with the governments of those countries and the generous donation of skill and time from medical specialist from across the US. District 7500 is part of a cooperative of Districts from throughout the US who have banded together to accomplish the providing of miracles for sick kids--and their families.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Member Tim Sculthorpe is Awarded at Lakewood Elks BBQ
Posted on Jul 31, 2016
 
Past President Tim Sculthorpe, a smoked meats and Bar-B-Que  competitor and recent winner of the title Best Ribs in NJ, came in 2nd. and 3rd. in the judged and People's Choice competitions at the Lakewood Elk's Pig Roast, held at the Lakewood Elk's Lodge in Lakewood on Saturday, July 31, 2016.
 
Below is a photo of Tim, his crew and the trophies they were awarded.
 
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The photo below is of their cooking area
 
and this photo is of a couple of the raffle prize selectors
 
 

 
Mike Gormley Scholarship
Posted on Aug 03, 2016
 
 
 

 
Manslaughter Arrest in the MV Accident Death of Mike Gormley

                                 Manslaughter arrest in fatal Toms River crash

 
, @GeeksterTweets 5:20 p.m. EDT July 29, 2016

 

TOMS RIVER - One of the surviving drivers from a crash that killed a 60-year-old Lacey man is facing aggravated manslaughter and other charges, prosecutors say.

Officers from the Toms River Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit and the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office's Vehicular Homicide Unit arrested 34-year-old Jack Kennedy Jr. of Jackson on Friday in connection with a July 14 Whitesville Road crash that left Michael Gormley dead.

Gormley was driving his 2010 Chevrolet Malibu north on Whitesville around 7 a.m., and Kennedy was coming the other way in a 2000 Nissan Xterra, police said at the time. Kennedy drifted over the center line and collided with Gormley head-on.

Dawn Kavchok, a 45-year-old Manchester woman, was unable to steer her 2015 Kia around the cars and collided with them, police said. Medics took her to Community Medical Center, and Kennedy went to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune.
Gormley died of his injuries.
"The investigation alleges that Kennedy was under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance at the time he caused the July 14 Whiteville Road fatal motor vehicle crash," said Al Della Fave, a spokesman for the county prosecutor. He clarified that the drug was "related" to opiates.
 
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Charity Golf Tourament to be Held in Mike Gormley's Memory
Posted by George Corbiscello on Jul 26, 2016
 

The Rotary Club of Jackson will be hosting its 9th. Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Westlake Golf & Country Club, Jackson, NJ; this event will be held in the Memory of Mike Gormley, our immediate Past President. Mike was tragically killed in an auto accident on July 14, 2016 while driving to the Jackson Rotary club’s meeting and then to work at Harmony Bank, where he was the Chief Financial Officer.

Because of this horrific accident and his death, the Jackson Rotary has decided to specially dedicate one hole in the tournament to Mike Gormley's name, and solicit funds for an ongoing scholarship to be presented to a graduating Jackson Township High School senior. The hope is that enough money will be donated to this cause that the scholarship fund will be given such a start that the scholarship can be a continuing facet of the tournament in the future.

Anyone wishing to donate to this scholarship fund can send a check to the Michael Gormley Scholarship Fund, P.O..Box 751, Jackson, NJ 08527.

 

 
Immediate Past Presdent Mike Gormley Killed In MV Accident
Posted on Jul 18, 2016
 

Our immediate Past President, Michael "Mike" Gormley was killed at about 7 AM on Thursday, July 14, 2016 on his way to work, while driving on Whitesville Road, Toms River. Mike had only recently turned 60 years of age, and was looking forward to retiring in September. A longtime Rotarian, he had been a member and Past-President of the Red Bank Rotary Club. He will be sorely missed and was always well regarded by the members of the Jackson Rotary.

Mrs. Gormley advised us today of the family's tentative plans for memorial arrangements. Mrs. Gormley said that much of Mike's and her family are still flying in from around the country. The Gormley family has decided that they do not want a viewing or a funeral service, since Mike will be cremated. Instead, they wish to host a celebration of his life. While the details have not yet been finalized, it is expected that the memorial celebration will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2016 . The location is expected to be the Forked River Presbyterian Church, Address: 131 N Main St, Forked River, NJ 08731, Phone (609) 693-5624 and the anticipated start time is 2 PM. An obituary is being prepared, and will have the finalized details.
Mrs. Gormley said that she is truly appreciative and grateful for the outpouring of support that has been given to her and her family at this time. She also said that she wants everyone to know just how much Rotary meant to Mike.

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Jackson Rotary Secretary Jo’ Corbiscello Receives Woman of the Year Honor
Posted on Sep 20, 2016
 
 
On Thursday, September 15, 2016, the Jackson Chamber of Commerce honored Josephine Corbiscello, along with the Jackson Kiwanis as Non-Profit Organization of the Year, Assemblyman Ron Dancer as Man of the Year and the accounting firm of Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A.
The event was well attended and the evening was wonderful. The awards presentation recognized the work for the common good of the various awardees, with presenters highlighting the efforts made by the honorees which resulted in their receiving these honors.
Jo’ Corbiscello received the Woman of the Year honor not only for the hard work she has done and continues to do as Director of the Women of Today Jackson Food Pantry, but also for cumulative works she has done, including the Halloween Parties she has hosted for the last 20 years for children suffering with cancer as well as their siblings and parents, her charitable work done with the Jackson Rotary and her work on the Jackson Township Youth Commission as well as the Historical Commission. This work has always been done without regard for potential rewards or honors, but for the heartfelt satisfaction of knowing she was helping people who needed help—this has always been reward enough for Josephine.
 
Josephine Corbiscello welcomed to the lectern by her husband, George
George, Josephine and Kathy Sculthorpe, Jo's partner and the co-presenter   G                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Jo' making her acceptance speech.
The awardees and the presenters.
 
 

 
Steve Kitay Special Needs Picnic and Fishing Derby
Posted on Sep 07, 2016
 

For several years, the Jackson Rotary Club has sponsored the Steve Kitay Fishing Derby and Picnic and has held this event on the Kitay Farm, which has since the inception of the picnic been generously provided by Peter Kitay and the whole of the Kitay Family, in remembrance of Steven Kitay. The Kitay family provides the picnic goers with an ideal setting of a quiet, stocked pond in a beautiful location. The special needs and handicapped attendees, as well as their families and fiends who also come, have always had a great time--and all of the participants go home a winner!
Besides the Jackson Rotary members who help cook and entertain the young participants, members of the Jackson High Schools' Interact Clubs also work hard in making this event a success., Without their help the picnic would not be as successful.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Jackson Rotary Fellowship Day at Monmouth Park Raceway
Posted on Aug 22, 2016
 
 
The Jackson Rotary Club held a enjoyable and winning day at the Sunday, August 21, 2016 meet of Monmouth Park Raceway. The event was held in the Dining Terrace, on the third floor of the Club House, along the window wall overlooking the track and the finish line. The ala carte service was delicious, and the betting fun--especially when there were winners. In addition, the 6th. Race was sponsored by the Jackson Rotary, and the race was watched from and a photo was taken in the Winners Circle, along with the wining jockey of that race.
 
 
 
Where's Waldo?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Mike Gormley Memorial Golf Tournament Huge Success!
Posted on Aug 20, 2016
 
 
On Monday, August 15, 2016, the Jackson Rotary Club hosted our 9 Annual Charity Golf Tournament, This year, however, there was one difference--the name of the event has been changed in recognition of the untimely death of our Immediate Past President Mike Gormley on July 14, 2016--just one month before this Charity Golf Tournament, Golf and this tournament were a large part of Mike's life, and we wanted to honor him by naming this event in his memory for now and forever. Additionally, we have put together the Michael "Mike" Gormley Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will go to a graduating Jackson senior high school student. Through our solicitation efforts for this fund, we have managed to get enough funding to start and continue this effort.
The tournament and the luncheon afterward were a great success, with around 80 golfers playing the fabulous course at the Westlake Golf and Country Club, and enjoying a fine lunch in that club's banquet hall. All of the raffle prizes were awarded, and several extra prizes were also given out, including 4 tickets to a upcoming NY Yankees game (which would probably make Mike cringe--he was a true-blue Mets fan) as well as several gift cards from the Westlake Pro-Shop. You will find a number of photos taken of the event in the photo album.
 

 
Jackson Rotary Members attend the Gift of Life Dinner
Posted on Aug 08, 2016
 
Several Jackson Rotary Club members attended this years Gift of Life Dinner, which reports on and celebrates the achievements of  the Gift of Life Foundation throughout the world, operating on heart diseased children in Haiti, the Philippines, and coming to El Salvador, in cooperation with the governments of those countries and the generous donation of skill and time from medical specialist from across the US. District 7500 is part of a cooperative of Districts from throughout the US who have banded together to accomplish the providing of miracles for sick kids--and their families.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Member Tim Sculthorpe is Awarded at Lakewood Elks BBQ
Posted on Jul 31, 2016
 
Past President Tim Sculthorpe, a smoked meats and Bar-B-Que  competitor and recent winner of the title Best Ribs in NJ, came in 2nd. and 3rd. in the judged and People's Choice competitions at the Lakewood Elk's Pig Roast, held at the Lakewood Elk's Lodge in Lakewood on Saturday, July 31, 2016.
 
Below is a photo of Tim, his crew and the trophies they were awarded.
 
,
 
 
The photo below is of their cooking area
 
and this photo is of a couple of the raffle prize selectors
 
 

 
Mike Gormley Scholarship
Posted on Aug 03, 2016
 
 
 

 
Manslaughter Arrest in the MV Accident Death of Mike Gormley

                                 Manslaughter arrest in fatal Toms River crash

 
, @GeeksterTweets 5:20 p.m. EDT July 29, 2016

 

TOMS RIVER - One of the surviving drivers from a crash that killed a 60-year-old Lacey man is facing aggravated manslaughter and other charges, prosecutors say.

Officers from the Toms River Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit and the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office's Vehicular Homicide Unit arrested 34-year-old Jack Kennedy Jr. of Jackson on Friday in connection with a July 14 Whitesville Road crash that left Michael Gormley dead.

Gormley was driving his 2010 Chevrolet Malibu north on Whitesville around 7 a.m., and Kennedy was coming the other way in a 2000 Nissan Xterra, police said at the time. Kennedy drifted over the center line and collided with Gormley head-on.

Dawn Kavchok, a 45-year-old Manchester woman, was unable to steer her 2015 Kia around the cars and collided with them, police said. Medics took her to Community Medical Center, and Kennedy went to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune.
Gormley died of his injuries.
"The investigation alleges that Kennedy was under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance at the time he caused the July 14 Whiteville Road fatal motor vehicle crash," said Al Della Fave, a spokesman for the county prosecutor. He clarified that the drug was "related" to opiates.
 
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Charity Golf Tourament to be Held in Mike Gormley's Memory
Posted by George Corbiscello on Jul 26, 2016
 

The Rotary Club of Jackson will be hosting its 9th. Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Westlake Golf & Country Club, Jackson, NJ; this event will be held in the Memory of Mike Gormley, our immediate Past President. Mike was tragically killed in an auto accident on July 14, 2016 while driving to the Jackson Rotary club’s meeting and then to work at Harmony Bank, where he was the Chief Financial Officer.

Because of this horrific accident and his death, the Jackson Rotary has decided to specially dedicate one hole in the tournament to Mike Gormley's name, and solicit funds for an ongoing scholarship to be presented to a graduating Jackson Township High School senior. The hope is that enough money will be donated to this cause that the scholarship fund will be given such a start that the scholarship can be a continuing facet of the tournament in the future.

Anyone wishing to donate to this scholarship fund can send a check to the Michael Gormley Scholarship Fund, P.O..Box 751, Jackson, NJ 08527.

 

 
Immediate Past Presdent Mike Gormley Killed In MV Accident
Posted on Jul 18, 2016
 

Our immediate Past President, Michael "Mike" Gormley was killed at about 7 AM on Thursday, July 14, 2016 on his way to work, while driving on Whitesville Road, Toms River. Mike had only recently turned 60 years of age, and was looking forward to retiring in September. A longtime Rotarian, he had been a member and Past-President of the Red Bank Rotary Club. He will be sorely missed and was always well regarded by the members of the Jackson Rotary.

Mrs. Gormley advised us today of the family's tentative plans for memorial arrangements. Mrs. Gormley said that much of Mike's and her family are still flying in from around the country. The Gormley family has decided that they do not want a viewing or a funeral service, since Mike will be cremated. Instead, they wish to host a celebration of his life. While the details have not yet been finalized, it is expected that the memorial celebration will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2016 . The location is expected to be the Forked River Presbyterian Church, Address: 131 N Main St, Forked River, NJ 08731, Phone (609) 693-5624 and the anticipated start time is 2 PM. An obituary is being prepared, and will have the finalized details.
Mrs. Gormley said that she is truly appreciative and grateful for the outpouring of support that has been given to her and her family at this time. She also said that she wants everyone to know just how much Rotary meant to Mike.

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