Welcome to the Blairstown Rotary Club

Blairstown Rotary is an active group of community-minded people who believe in making Northern Warren County a better place to live and raise a family.

Halloween Contests - 2020

We are not going to let Covid stop us from celebrating Halloween!

The Blairstown Rotary Club knows how much you love Halloween and this year we want to continue the tradition

of holiday fun while still social distancing. Our annual costume contest will continue - VIRTUALLY.

We've even added a couple of new categories, including Pets and Pumpkins!

The North Warren Regional High School Rotary Interact Club will be the judges for all categories and prize levels,

BUT "The People's Choice" prize will be voted on by YOU!

The contest starts October 1st. Deadline for entries is Midnight, Wednesday, October 28th.

On 10/26 all entries will be posted on our Facebook page and you will have a chance to vote for your favorites.

All winners will be announced on Saturday, October 31st.

The costume contest will have categories for Age 6 and under, Age 7 to 13, and Family Themed.

Each category will offer $25 prizes for Cutest, Scariest, Most beautiful, Most Original, and People's Choice.

The pet contest will offer $10 prizes for Cutest, Scariest, Most Original, Most Beautiful, and People's Choice.

The pumpkin contest will offer $25 prizes for Scariest, Cutest, Most Original, and People's Choice.

TO ENTER THE COSTUME OR PET CONTEST: Take a photo of your aged 6 & under, aged 7 to 13 child,

family group, or pet in costume.

Include your choice of category to enter (age group or family), your name, email address,

mailing address, telephone number and the costume wearer's name and age or family names

(this info will not be made public).

Send your costume or pet entry to: Halloween.costumecontest.rotary@gmail.com

TO ENTER THE PUMPKIN CONTEST: Take a photo of your carved or decorated pumpkin (one entry per family).

Include the decorator's name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number

(this info will not be made public).

Send your pumpkin entry to: Halloween.pumpkincontest.rotary@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE:

This is a family-oriented contest. Entrants agree that all submissions will be kid-friendly.

Blairstown Rotary reserves the right to exclude submissions at our discretion if we determine it does not meet this guideline.

Entries must be from residents of Blairstown, Hardwick, Knowlton, Frelinghuysen, Columbia, or Hope NJ only.

Entrants agree that their photos only may be published on Blairstown Rotary web and social media sites for use in the contest

and in news stories related to the contest. Names, addresses or other personal information will not be published.

Have fun, and Good Luck!

Walk to End Alzheimer's

Thank you to all who supported the Blairstown Rotary Club team

in the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Northwest, NJ.

Rotary raised $3,210 to support the Alzheimer's Association efforts.

Alzheimer's Facts:

Alzheimer's Disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the US.
More than 5 Million Americans are living with Alzheimer's Disease.
Over 16 Million people are serving as their unpaid caregivers.
More than 13 Million American women are either living with Alzheimer's or caring for someone who has it.

Fall Blood Drive - Saturday 10/17

Thanks to all who contributed at our fall blood drive.

We collected 48 units of blood from donors across our community.

In these unprecedented times, when coronavirus has the entire world on guard, they put fear aside and

the needs of others above their own. Thank you for donating during this critical period when our blood

supplies are in jeopardy and patients' treatments are at risk.

We would also like to thank the Knowlton's Lions Club for providing the Lion's Den for this important

community event.

See you in the spring. An hour of your time can save a life. Give Blood.

Rotary Funds New Town Sign

Blairstown Rotary and Blairstown

Enhancement Committee

Work Together on Town Tourism Sign

Rotary and the Blairstown Enhancement Committee (BEC) worked together to design, produce and install a new town sign highlighting Blairstown tourism and our position as the gateway to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Sign design was led by BEC member Gina Trish. Rotary funded the project and managed the production and installation. The sign is located on Route 94, just south of the Route 521 intersection as you enter Blairstown from the east.

The BEC will be creating an accompanying web site were people can go to get more information on local businesses and events that support the activities highlighted on the sign.

At the recent introduction of the sign, members of Rotary and BEC were joined by Deputy Mayor Joanne Van Valkenburg and Township Committee member Debra Waldron.

In the socially-distanced photo, left to right are Gina Trish, sign designer; Dave Paulson, BEC President; Debra Waldron; Bob Law, Rotary President; and Joanne Van Valkenburg.

Rotary Is Changing

We are making it easier to fit Rotary into today's busy schedule and are focusing more on special projects, so you can be involved as your time allows.

The main requirement to join Rotary is the desire to get involved and make a difference in our community. We know that today’s work and family schedule take its toll on volunteer time, so we are working hard to make Rotary accessible to all who want to join and contribute.

Why Rotary?

Our club has a 73-year history in our community, and we are very sound financially. While we work locally, we are a proud part of Rotary International, a network of more than 1.2 million members.

We have access to the resources of this worldwide organization, which makes it possible for us to accomplish things beyond our local means.

Our Meetings

If you can spare an hour a month, you have the time to attend our monthly business meeting. Many of our members also enjoy attending our weekly dinner meetings, but these are not a requirement for membership. Here's how it works:

Monthly Business Meeting – 2nd Thursday @ 6 PM: This is our primary meeting of the month. The main business of the club is conducted, and it features a key guest speaker. The meeting and speaker will typically conclude by 7 PM. The meeting is followed by dinner for those that wish to attend. If your time is limited, attending the Monthly Business Meeting will keep you fully informed about club activities.

Dinner Meetings – 1st, 3rd & 4th Thursdays @ 7 PM: Dinner meetings focus on project work and general discussion. Most meetings have a guest speaker. Dinner meetings generally end by 8:30 PM. Attendance is optional but welcome. You can attend as many or as few as your time and circumstances allow.

We meet at Dalton's Columbia Inn, 33 Decatur Street in Columbia.

Our Projects

We hold and participate in many projects throughout the year. What we can accomplish is only limited by the time, enthusiasm and skills of our members.

We are confident that we can find projects that match your time, skills and abilities. Or maybe you have some ideas of your own, but you need people and resources to help carry them out. That’s what Rotary is all about.

Be Our Guest

We are looking for new members who can help us continue to serve the community for the next 70 years. Speak to us today about how YOU can join and be part of a truly great organization. Be our guest and join any of our Business or Dinner meetings to find out more. Or click here for more information and a New Member Application.