Sunrise Event:

Service Project - Saturday, May 24th 10 a.m. to 12 noon at CUMAC's food pantry www.cumacecho.org

Annual Fundraising Fashion Show - Thursday, June 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Fiesta

7th Annual Installation Night - Thursday, June 26th 

District Events:


Jan. 25, 2014- Mid Winter Retreat at 8:30 a.m. Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus

Feb. 7, 2014  – District 7490 Gift of Life Dinner – Venetian Restaurant – 546 River Drive, Garfield - $95 p/p – Cocktail Hour begins at 6:30; Dinner at 7:30.

April 5-10 - District Conference – Cruise to Bermuda

April 24 - President Ball at Season

 by Mel Fabrikant

The Reverend Doctor Samuel M. Stone spoke to the Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club about a water purification program called H2Open Doors. Reverend Stone, a member of the Paramus Rotary Club and pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, recently visited a pure water fundraising event in Redwood City, California. He was privileged to not only being a principal speaker, but to learn about the solar powered water purification device that could be used anywhere in the world as long as there was sun to power it. Read More.....

By Mel Fabrikant

Always on the alert to keep the Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club vibrant, President Sophie Stone prescribed a meeting day for a breakfast. While coffee is always available, courtesy of Doctors Express, very few attendees at this 8 AM meeting have something to go with the drink. This time, members brought in assigned items like doughnuts, croissants, pies, coffee, fruit salad, bagels and cream cheese and even an egg dish especially prepared by Sophie. Here was more than enough food to accommodate visitors, guests and potential members. Read More.........

 By Mel Febrikant
At a recent meeting of the vibrant Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club, President Sophie Stone welcomed Bergen Community College teacher Caitlin O Croinin and Bergen County Small Business Development Center Assistant Regional Director Vincent Vicari. They addressed the club giving the Rotary members insight to the help that could be received from experts at the SBA & SBDC. Read More....

By Mel Fabrikant

At a recent meeting, Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club donated $2,400 to three local organizations. The funds for these donations came from the support of patrons at the Annual Fashion Show. Immediate Past President Joe Castelano supported by President Sophie Stone not only gave money to the Paramus Police Department, the Paramus Fire Department and the Pancreatic Research, but is also giving monies to other local organizations. As IPP Castelano said, we could not have raised the money without the support of the people of Paramus who attended and or participated in our major fundraiser. Read More.........

By Mel Fabrikant

As per schedule, Rotary District 7490 Governor Lenny Agrusti made his official visit to the Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club. While this is a requirement of Rotary International, DG Agrusti has approached his visits with gusto. Accompanied by District Secretary Carl Hassett, this dynamic duo descended the stairs at Doctors Express to the Rotary meeting room. They were greeted warmly, not only because Lenny is DG, but he is also well liked. The Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club members turned out in full force with most of them wearing their Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club shirt. Read More.........

By Mel Fabrikant
Seeking a warm Sunday in August, the Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club held a pool party at one of its members' homes. The weather listened and the Rotarians and their families had a terrific time. Not only did they swim, but the food that the members brought presented a challenge to the avoirdupois. Held at the home of Jennifer and Joe Castelano, there was very little missing. The companionship, beverages, discussions and the frivolity coupled with activities for the younger generation made it a super day. Read More.....

By Mel Fabrikant 
Xmas in July Always on the alert to help, Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club decided to continue their Service to the Community. Last year, the club visited SHARE, Inc's Prospect Place in Ridgewood. and prepared meals for the residents. This year, President Sophie Stone decided to call it 'Christmas In July' by giving gifts to all the senior residents. Arriving with prepared food was a boon because their kitchen was being remodeled. Each of the ten residents received a served meal and also a gift. Read More......

By Mel Fabrikant  
Meeting 07-23-13 Honorary Member A. Tina Apprich has been inducted as a regular member of the Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club. A valued member of the club, she will now be able to hold office and attend the Board of Director meetings in her capacity of Assistant Secretary. Well versed in Rotary lore, Apprich has been taking attendance and maintaining one hundred percent attendance since she was made an Honorary Member over a year ago. It is not incumbent upon Honorary Members to do that. She joins the ever increasing membership of the dynamic Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club! Read More....