History in Photos
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The Rotary Club of Livingston - New Jersey
History in Photos
Forty-four moments from the club's archive, from a 1950 charter night to the 2014 awards dinner. All photographs courtesy of the West Essex Tribune archive.
1987
Donation to the Burn Foundation
President Joseph Connolly Jr. presents a club donation to David Wagner of the Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation.
West Essex Tribune, December 3, 1987 - Page 14
1989
District governor visits Livingston
President Harry Panos and secretary Kazuo Ogura welcome District 747 Governor Joseph S. Seidel for his annual club visit.
West Essex Tribune, August 17, 1989 - Page 7
1950
Charter night at the Condor
The club's first officers at the charter dinner on May 22, 1950. Rotary International had granted the charter on May 5, sponsored by the West Orange and Whippany clubs, with delegations from 21 clubs on hand. Left to right: Nicholas Cordasco, George Schwahl, Jerome Lewis, William McChesney, Frank W. Schork, Victor C. Gilbert and Sam Winkler.
West Essex Tribune, May 25, 1950; photo by Police Chief William Hucker.
1962
First to answer a relief appeal
The club donates $100 to a VFW Auxiliary fund helping Joey MacMillan, a child receiving treatment for severe burns. The Tribune identifies Livingston Rotary as the first organization to respond to the appeal.
Source: West Essex Tribune, November 29, 1962 - Page 1
1956
Memorial Day parade float
Livingston Rotary takes part in the Memorial Day parade with a club-signed float in a convertible. The Tribune caption names Johnny Hazuka aboard.
West Essex Tribune, May 31, 1956 - Page 2.
1957
A New President
Robert "Bob" Oswald is elected president, alongside the club's incoming officers.
West Essex Tribune, March 14, 1957 - Page 1
1961
A flagpole for the First Aid Squad
The club donated a flagpole to the Livingston First Aid Squad, part of a series of gifts to the town's emergency services that began with a fire-rescue truck in 1954.
West Essex Tribune archive.
1964
Checks for Scholars
Bertram Grand and Kenneth Welch present the club's annual scholarship awards.
West Essex Tribune, August 27, 1964 - Page 1
1964
Books for the Library
President William Green presents a $150 collection for the Livingston Free Public Library's business shelf, with vice-president Kenneth Welch.
West Essex Tribune, September 24, 1964 - Page 1
1966
A Visit from Argentina
President Kenneth Welch welcomes Jorge Jauregui and a delegation from an Argentine Rotary club.
West Essex Tribune, February 24, 1966 - Page 1
1967
Service Clubs Gather
Rotary president Karl Miller at the head table of the annual get-together of Livingston's service clubs.
West Essex Tribune, April 20, 1967 - Page 1
1975
Scholarship awards
Scholarship awards, 1975. The club has funded scholarships for local students since 1957, a tradition that continues today.
West Essex Tribune archive.
1975
Welcoming the world
A Youth Exchange welcome, 1975. Livingston has hosted exchange students since 1961, from Belgium, New Zealand, Tasmania and Brazil.
West Essex Tribune archive.
1988
Supporting Teens
TIGS members Betsy Blaskopf, Darlene Catalano, Lori Vargo and Andrew Keil join club president Joe McCaffrey and vice president Carl Bergel. Livingston Rotary sponsored one student at the six-day Teen Institute leadership camp.
West Essex Tribune, July 21, 1988 - Section 1, Page 10
1989
Clubs Unite
Rotary president Joe McCaffrey joins Kiwanis president Leonard Zelkowitz, Assemblyman Bob Franks and Lions president Dave Levine at a combined service-club dinner.
West Essex Tribune, March 16, 1989 - Section 2, Page 7
1991
Service Clubs Meet
Mayor Joseph Fiordaliso joins Lions president Seymour Schram, Kiwanis president Ken O'Neill and Rotary president Harry Panos at the annual joint service-club meeting.
West Essex Tribune, April 25, 1991 - Section 1, Page 13
1991
Kenneth Welch Honored
Past district governor Tony Saggese presents former Livingston mayor Kenneth Welch with the Paul Harris Award as club president Robert McCann looks on.
West Essex Tribune, July 25, 1991 - Section 2, Page 1
1993
A Banner from Scotland
Rotary fellowship recipient Patricia Cignarella presents a ceremonial banner from Kinross District 101 in Scotland to president-elect Joseph McCaffrey, at left, and president Joseph Zahn, during her report on her studies at the University of St. Andrews.
West Essex Tribune, February 11, 1993 - Section 1, Page 11
1993
Gift of Life Check
President Joe Zahn accepts a check from Livingston Mall marketing director Deborah Flattery - part of the Mall's holiday Santa Photo sales - for the Children's Hospital Gift of Life program, which covers children's open-heart surgery costs.
West Essex Tribune, March 18, 1993 - Section 1, Page 3
1995
Three Generations of Scholars
Barbara Jean Sikora and Tony Saggese join Lisa Engeldrum, Darren Williams and Frank Fusaro as Freda Renz-Spagnola presents a $1,000 scholarship.
West Essex Tribune, September 28, 1995 - Page 12
1995
Welcoming Dora Szabo
Hungarian Youth Exchange student Dora Szabo is welcomed to Livingston by District Governor Allen Doane and Barbara Jean Sikora.
West Essex Tribune, September 28, 1995 - Page 1
1996
A New Rotary Year
Freda Renz-Spagnola is installed as president for 1996-97, with Barbara Jean Sikora, Tony Saggese and president-elect Allan Feid.
West Essex Tribune, July 25, 1996 - Page 7
1997
A Bench for Rockwood Library
The club presents its second outdoor redwood bench to Rockwood Memorial Library, with members and incoming leaders gathered for the dedication.
West Essex Tribune, July 3, 1997 - Page 3
1999
A Paul Harris Fellow
At Charter Night, Barbara Jean Sikora receives a Paul Harris Fellow Award and the club gives $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation in her honor.
West Essex Tribune, August 19, 1999 - Page 6
2002
Opening Doors Through English
The club's contribution helps the Livingston English Adult School begin fall classes in English, local customs and citizenship.
West Essex Tribune, September 12, 2002 - Page 6
2002
Books for Africa
800 books bound for Nigeria, 2002, collected and shipped as part of the club's Books for Africa effort.
West Essex Tribune archive.
1979
$500 for the library's business shelf
President Bill Belott presents a $500 check to Ruth Rockwood of the Livingston Public Library, funding new business publications.
West Essex Tribune, May 31, 1979.
1979
The 1979-80 officers take over
Len Woods succeeds Bill Belott as president at the July installation. The new officer line: Moody Cheema, Caleb Sniffen, Don Rickert, Art Zicker and James Bhaskar.
West Essex Tribune, July 12, 1979.
1981
Business books for the library
President Caleb Sniffen presents the club's gift to librarian Leila-Jane Roberts, expanding the library's business collection.
West Essex Tribune, June 11, 1981.
1981
A $2,400 scholarship begins
Rotarian Ralph Mitschele presents the first installment of the club's $2,400 scholarship to Anthony Arloro.
West Essex Tribune, June 25, 1981.
1983
$250 for the YMCA nursery school
President Jim Bhaskar presents a $250 check to Tina Anapolsky of the YMCA nursery school, with Sam Spagnola on hand.
West Essex Tribune, June 23, 1983.
1994
A second McCaffrey presidency
Retiring president Joe McCaffrey congratulates incoming president Barbara Jean Sikora, closing McCaffrey's second verified term in 1993-94.
West Essex Tribune, July 14, 1994.
2002
Books for Africa
Allan Feid Sr. and Allan Feid Jr. move 800 science books bound for Nigeria; Rotary paid $600 in shipping costs.
West Essex Tribune, October 10, 2002.
2002
Support for a fourth ambulance
Freda Renz Spagnola, Scott Cohen and Allan Feid Sr. mark the club's donation toward a fourth First Aid Squad ambulance.
West Essex Tribune, November 14, 2002.
1989
Crime-prevention computer equipment
Detective Lt. Lee Schroeder accepts the club's contribution from Carl Bergel, Joseph Connolly Jr. and President Joe McCaffrey, with Police Chief Donald T. Jones.
West Essex Tribune, January 19, 1989 - Page 15
1998
Charter Night officer installation
Allan Feid Jr. is installed as president alongside Barbara Sikora, Freda Spagnola, Roger Schwartz and Brenda Haas.
West Essex Tribune, July 2, 1998 - Page 11
1952
Oxygen at a moment's notice
Livingston police demonstrate the four portable oxygen units donated by the club. Rotary president William McChesney and community-service chair Dr. Paul White watch with Police Chief Swain; the equipment was used twice on its first day for heat-exhaustion victims.
West Essex Tribune, July 24, 1952 - Page 1.
1953
A bicycle for young ticket sellers
William Gordon of Northfield Supply poses with the bicycle he donated as the top prize in the club's rodeo advance-ticket contest for children; the prizes filled Center Pharmacy's window.
West Essex Tribune, September 17, 1953 - Page 32
1953
The Circle W Rodeo
The club advertises its September 26 rodeo at the Bohnenberger tract on East Mt. Pleasant Avenue, part of its early public fundraising.
West Essex Tribune, September 17, 1953 - Page 11
1972
Safety Town at Livingston Mall
Mall Security's Hal Redmen instructs two children in the miniature village the club co-sponsored with the Livingston Police Department, as Police Chief William Hucker, Joseph Zahn Jr., John Donadio and Sgt. Walter Wright look on.
West Essex Tribune, September 7, 1972 - Page 1
2011
Aid for local military families
The club presents donations to the VFW, the Jewish War Veterans and the American Legion to assist Livingston families with soldiers then serving in the military, raised at the October Citizenship Award dinner.
West Essex Tribune, December 1, 2011 - Page 7
2011
Dictionaries at Burnet Hill
Club members Allan Feid, Jeanne Parke and Allan Feid Jr. deliver a dictionary for every Burnet Hill third grader, pictured with students Rachel Eisenstein, Matthew Chaikin and Alexis Scherago.
West Essex Tribune, December 15, 2011 - Page B-3
2013
The fourth Citizenship Award dinner
Metro YMCA of the Oranges directors receive Distinguished Service Awards; Peter and Michael Schofel of Eastman Companies receive the third annual Community Service Awards. The Tribune's caption names club president Allan Feid Jr. among those shown.
West Essex Tribune, November 14, 2013 - Page 9
2014
A night of honors
Tim McLoone receives the 2014 Citizenship Award, the Fire Department and First Aid Squad receive Community Service Awards, and Allan Feid Sr. is honored for 50 years of Rotary membership. Club president Jeanne Parke poses with the honorees.
West Essex Tribune, November 6, 2014 - Page 2
From the Pages of the West Essex Tribune
Press Clippings: 1990 Onward
Forty-three newspaper clippings from 1990 onward. The full collection has 84 clippings across both pages; the Photo Gallery above remains complete.
1996
Students sought for Japanese exchange
The club seeks applicants for District 7470's short-term youth exchange, with a three-week visit to Shikoku, Japan, planned for July and a reciprocal visit by Japanese youths.
Source: West Essex Tribune, March 14, 1996 - Page A-14 (article and adjacent-column continuation)
1996
Marching in the Memorial Day parade
The club is listed among the community organizations participating in the May 27 Memorial Day parade up Livingston Avenue, following the observance at Memorial Park.
Source: West Essex Tribune, May 23, 1996 - Page A-7
1996
Little League and softball sponsors
Livingston National Little League and its girls' softball program thank Livingston Rotary Club among the sponsors supporting the 1996 season.
Source: West Essex Tribune, May 23, 1996 - Page A-11
1996
A holiday safety reminder
The club appears with the Kiwanis and township businesses among the sponsors of a full-page "Think Before You Drink" holiday safety message.
Source: West Essex Tribune, December 19, 1996 - Page A-12
1995
National Little League Sponsors
Livingston National Little League lists Livingston Rotary among its 1995 sponsors.
Source: West Essex Tribune, May 11, 1995 - Section 2, Page 7
1995
A car show for Gift of Life
The club plans to participate in an August 27 benefit car show in Florham Park, raising funds for District 7470's Gift of Life program.
Source: West Essex Tribune, August 17, 1995 - Section 2, Page 9
1995
Joining the first Walk for the World
Livingston Rotary members plan to join District 7470's first "Walk for the World" on April 2. The ten-kilometer event at Loantaka Brook Park is intended to support the Rotary Foundation and local Rotary clubs' community work.
Source: West Essex Tribune, March 30, 1995 - Section 2, Page 8
1995
A dance for Gift of Life
The club announces "Feelin' Foolish," an April 1 dance at the Livingston Elks, with proceeds supporting Gift of Life heart surgery for children.
Source: West Essex Tribune, March 16, 1995 - Section 1, Page 10
1993
A discussion of the United Nations
Representatives of the Livingston United Nations Committee speak to Rotary on October 26 about "Rethinking Basic Assumptions About the United Nations."
Source: West Essex Tribune, October 28, 1993 - Section 2, Page 7 (article excerpt)
1993
Applications for a four-year scholarship
The club seeks a qualified high school senior or graduate for a scholarship of up to $1,000 per year for four years. Criteria include scholastic ability, volunteer or paid work experience, and financial need.
Source: West Essex Tribune, May 27, 1993 - Section 1, Page 11
1993
District Assembly with Petra Aminoff
Finnish exchange student Petra Aminoff joins Livingston Rotary members at the district assembly at Skylands in Randolph Township.
Source: West Essex Tribune, April 1, 1993 - Section 1, Page 11
1993
National Little League Sponsors
Livingston National Little League lists Rotary among its 1993 sponsors.
Source: West Essex Tribune, May 6, 1993 - Section 1, Page 14
1993
Williams Wins Rotary Scholarship
The club awards a four-year scholarship to Darren Williams, a Livingston High School graduate planning a career as a commercial airline pilot.
Source: West Essex Tribune, August 19, 1993 - Section 1, Page 6
1991
National Little League Sponsors
Livingston National Little League lists the club among its 1991 sponsors.
Source: West Essex Tribune, April 25, 1991 - Section 1, Page 16
1991
Service Clubs Meet
Livingston Rotary joins the Lions and Kiwanis clubs for their annual joint meeting at the Holiday Inn on Route Ten, hosted by the Lions Club.
Source: West Essex Tribune, April 25, 1991 - Section 1, Page 13
1990
National Little League Sponsors
Livingston National Little League lists the club among its 1990 sponsors.
Source: West Essex Tribune, April 26, 1990 - Section 2, Page 5
2000
A Millennium Celebration
Livingston Celebration 2000 thanks Livingston Rotary among the contributors to its "Millennium Spectacular."
Source: West Essex Tribune, January 13, 2000 - Page A-9
1992
National Little League Sponsors
Livingston National Little League lists the club among its 1992 sponsors.
Source: West Essex Tribune, May 7, 1992 - Section 1, Page 11
2002
Youth Baseball Sponsors
Livingston American Little League names the club among the sponsors supporting its youth baseball program.
Source: West Essex Tribune, May 23, 2002 - Page B-1
2002
National Library Week
The library notice credits Livingston Rotary as a co-sponsor of Dr. Elliot Engel's program, "The Mystery of Robert E. Lee", announced for April 13.
West Essex Tribune, April 4, 2002 - Page A-12
1994
New Rotary President
Joe McCaffrey retires after his second verified term and congratulates Barbara Jean Sikora.
West Essex Tribune, July 14, 1994 - Page 11
1998
Four Year Scholarship Concludes for Fusaro
The club presents Frank Fusaro with the final $1,000 installment of a four-year scholarship.
West Essex Tribune, June 18, 1998 - Page 12
2002
Books for Africa
Rotary pays $600 to ship 800 surplus science books to Nigeria.
West Essex Tribune, October 10, 2002 - Page 9
2002
New Ambulance Needed
The club supports the First Aid Squad's campaign for a fourth ambulance.
West Essex Tribune, November 14, 2002 - Page 7
1990
Rotary Awards Scholarships
President Harry Panos and scholarship chair Samuel Spagnola present the club's annual awards to Livingston High School graduates William Lyons III and Margaret Gethard.
West Essex Tribune, August 16, 1990 - Section 1, Page 2
1993
Williams Wins Rotary Scholarship
Darren Williams wins the club's scholarship for aviation studies.
West Essex Tribune, August 19, 1993 - Page 6
1995
Oktoberfest Will Benefit Rotary Scholarship Fund
A dance and Oktoberfest at the Elks' Lodge raises scholarship dollars.
West Essex Tribune, October 12, 1995 - Page 2
1997
Rotary Bench
A redwood bench, gift of the club, at the Rockwood Memorial Library.
West Essex Tribune, July 3, 1997 - Page 3
2008
Former Residents Open Hearts and Home to Boy in Need of Surgery
The club sponsors a Gift of Life child for life-saving heart surgery.
West Essex Tribune, February 14, 2008 - Page 8
2013
Livingston's Rotary Organizations
88 bikes collected for Pedals for Progress.
West Essex Tribune, June 6, 2013 - Page 6
1998
Rotary Charter Night
The source caption identifies Allan Feid Jr. as installed president with the 1998-99 officer team.
West Essex Tribune, July 2, 1998 - Page 11
1999
A Surprise Honor
Barbara Jean Sikora receives a Paul Harris Fellow Award; the club gives $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation in her honor.
West Essex Tribune, August 19, 1999 - Page 6
2000
Allan Feid Jr., President
An April profile names Allan Feid Jr. as the current club president during his second consecutive term.
West Essex Tribune, April 20, 2000 - Page 26
2000
Third Consecutive Term
An October profile confirms Allan Feid Jr. as current president in 2000-01, his third consecutive term.
West Essex Tribune, October 5, 2000 - Page 28
2002
English Adult School
The club contribution enables fall English, local-customs and citizenship classes at the library and Livingston High School.
West Essex Tribune, September 12, 2002 - Page 6
2011
Donations to veterans' groups
Proceeds of the October Citizenship Award dinner go to the township's three veterans' groups to aid local military families.
West Essex Tribune, December 1, 2011 - Page 7
2011
A dictionary for every third grader
The club's dictionary project reaches Burnet Hill School.
West Essex Tribune, December 15, 2011 - Page B-3
2013
YMCA and Eastman honored
The fourth annual NJ Citizenship Award dinner recognizes Metro YMCA directors and the Schofel brothers. The dinner photo caption names club president Allan Feid Jr.
West Essex Tribune, November 14, 2013 - Page 12
2014
McLoone headlines awards dinner
The Foundation honors Tim McLoone, the Fire Department, the First Aid Squad and Allan Feid Sr.'s 50 years of membership; the dinner photo caption names club president Jeanne Parke.
West Essex Tribune, November 6, 2014 - Page 2
1991
Welch Is Honored
Tony Saggese presents the Paul Harris Award to former mayor Kenneth Welch while Livingston Rotary president Robert McCann looks on.
West Essex Tribune, July 25, 1991 - Section 2, Page 1
1991
A Drive for a Community Gazebo
The Township opens a $50,000 drive for a Memorial Park gazebo; Rotary and the Elks pledge their members' labor to help build it.
West Essex Tribune, October 17, 1991 - Page 3
1993
Rotary Fellowship Winner Visits Club
Patricia Cignarella reports on her Rotary fellowship studies at the University of St. Andrews and presents a Scottish district banner to the club's officers.
West Essex Tribune, February 11, 1993 - Page 11
1993
Check for Gift of Life
Joe Zahn accepts Livingston Mall's Gift of Life check from marketing director Deborah Flattery, funded by holiday Santa Photo sales; a benefit fashion show is announced for March 27.
West Essex Tribune, March 18, 1993 - Page 3
Every photo has a story
These photographs come from the West Essex Tribune archive. Explore the full 75-year timeline on the Our History page.
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