The Rotary Club of Greater Westwood, NJ, is dedicated to contributing time, energy, and money to projects that change lives locally, nationally and throughout the world. Formed in 2013, the Club represents Hillsdale, River Vale, Township of Washington and Westwood. Our diverse membership includes area businesses and nonprofit organizations, as well as residents of all ages – young parents through to retirees – each offering their talents, skills, passions and networks as we strive to embody the Rotary motto Service Above Self.
Club Members
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Aurora Abdool*
Aurora is the Branch Manager of Boiling Springs Savings Bank in Hillsdale and is the Club’s past-Secretary. An active community volunteer, Aurora is also involved with the Center for Hope and Safety (Shelter our Sisters), the Thomas Riley Senior Center, Zelcowa, Helping Hand Food Pantry, Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels, and the Joan Angela D’Alessandro Memorial Foundation. Aurora enjoys being part of Rotary as a means of serving and helping to make a difference in someone’s life through service and is especially proud of Rotary’s global dedication to eradicating Polio. |
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Lourdes M. Andryszczak
Lourdes lives in Westwood. She retired recently from Pfizer/Wyeth, where she worked for 14 years as a Business Administrator. For her next chapter, Lourdes is seeking to become a Reiki Master. Lourdes describes Rotary as giving her a sense of brotherhood and welcomes the opportunity to service the local community and people throughout the World. Lourdes is spearheading the Club’s collaboration with a Club in Mexico.
Lourdes M. Andryszczak
Lourdes lives in Westwood. She retired recently from Pfizer/Wyeth, where she worked for 14 years as a Business Administrator. For her next chapter, Lourdes is seeking to become a Reiki Master. Lourdes describes Rotary as giving her a sense of brotherhood and welcomes the opportunity to service the local community and people throughout the World. Lourdes is spearheading the Club’s collaboration with a Club in Mexico.
Charlene Barbetta*
Charlene is a Broker/Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker in Hillsdale. Beyond her involvement with the Westwood Rotary, where she serves a Membership Chair, Charlene is on the Board of Trustees of CASA for Children of Bergen County (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Charlene became part of Rotary to give back to the community and network with area businesses and residents.
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Harut Berberyan* Harut is the Store Manager of TD Bank in Washington Township. Although he’d heard about Rotary, Harut was not familiar with what the organization and its volunteers do on a local, regional and even global level. He joined the Club to become intertwined with his community and to learn more about volunteering. Harut was inspired by the support other Clubs provided to our fledgling Club during our inaugural year. |
Lisa Bontemps
Lisa is a Westwood resident. She utilizes her background in HR Training & Development as an Independent Certified Health Coach with Take Shape for Life. Lisa was drawn to Rotary as a way of making a difference in the community through an organization that has a long-standing tradition of helping those in need and providing resources that help on local, national and even global levels. Lisa enjoys participating in District events, where she is inspired by members from other Clubs and gets ideas about how our group can impact the community.
John D’Alessandro
John is a Financial Representative at Certified Financial Services. Prior to entering the financial services industry, John served in the U.S. Navy and worked as an Electronics Technician. John grew up in Hillsdale and now resides in WoodcIiff Lake with his wife and children. In addition to his participation in Rotary, John is active with Make-a-Wish NJ, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
John is a Financial Representative at Certified Financial Services. Prior to entering the financial services industry, John served in the U.S. Navy and worked as an Electronics Technician. John grew up in Hillsdale and now resides in WoodcIiff Lake with his wife and children. In addition to his participation in Rotary, John is active with Make-a-Wish NJ, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Frank Di Dolci*
Frank is a resident of Hillsdale, is a Vice President Area Manager of Lakeland Bank. Frank serves as our Club’s Treasurer and is also actively involved in the North Jersey Chamber, Westwood Chamber, Pascack Valley Chamber and Westwood UNICO. Frank was inspired to join the Rotary by Frank Raffo, a friend, colleague and former president of the Oradell/Emerson Rotary who passed away a few years ago. In addition to networking, Frank became involved with Rotary as a way of giving back to the local communities where he works and to offer his skills to an organization in need.
Frank is a resident of Hillsdale, is a Vice President Area Manager of Lakeland Bank. Frank serves as our Club’s Treasurer and is also actively involved in the North Jersey Chamber, Westwood Chamber, Pascack Valley Chamber and Westwood UNICO. Frank was inspired to join the Rotary by Frank Raffo, a friend, colleague and former president of the Oradell/Emerson Rotary who passed away a few years ago. In addition to networking, Frank became involved with Rotary as a way of giving back to the local communities where he works and to offer his skills to an organization in need.
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Anna Lui
Anna is Director of Marketing at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. She joined Rotary to get more involved in philanthropic activities in the community. Anna is also a member of the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce serving as that organization’s president. Anna grew up in Westwood and after 20 years of living away recently returned to the community that she describes as “near and dear to my heart.” |
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Suzanne Mannion-Hopkins* Suzanne lives and works in Washington Township. She is co-founder of Newsmaker Group Public Relations and past-president of our Club. Suzanne is also involved with organizations at Westwood Regional Jr/Sr High School, including parent groups supporting the football, basketball and baseball teams. She is a member of the Bergen LEADS class of 2017. Suzanne joined Rotary to meet more members of the community and expand her volunteer activities. She enjoys collaborating with her fellow members, as well as Rotarians from other Clubs. |
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Jeanne Martin* Jeanne is Director of the Westwood-based Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels. She became involved with Rotary to connect with others from the greater Westwood Business community who are committed to helping area residents. Jeanne serves as the Club’s Vice President and has led numerous Club events, including a clothing drive, participation in Relay for Life and the group’s Drug and Alcohol Awareness efforts. |
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Tricia Mueller* Tricia joined Rotary when she became the Program Coordinator for the Thomas J. Riley Senior Center in Westwood. A resident of Ridgewood, Tricia is involved in her children's schools and the Woman's Club of Ridgewood. With past experience in fundraising and supporting programs for children with disabilities, Tricia is enjoying working with the senior population and becoming familiar with Westwood and the Pascack Valley Region. In addition to meeting energetic, community minded people, Tricia has found Rotary to be a valuable resource for information, support and networking. |
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Thomas Ott* Tom is a long-time resident of Westwood. He spent a fulfilling career in the food sciences industry specializing in food industry technical research for General Food Corp. Along with his wife, Lucy, Tom founded David’s Fund, an endowment devoted to supporting and advancement of the field of music therapy. Tom is on the advisory board of the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University and a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Paramus. |
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Thomas J. Pranschke* Tom (aka TJ) is Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Westwood. In addition to Rotary, he is a member of the Westwood Area Clergy Council and associated with many other groups through Zion. The Church has had a long standing relationship with Rotary and TJ joined our new Chapter to collaborate with additional members of the community. |
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Susan Swietkowski* Sue is a resident of Westwood and a trustee on the Westwood Regional Board of Education. Very active in her children’s schools as a member of the Parents’ Music Group and a PSO leader, Sue joined Rotary to expand her volunteer activities to the larger community. She is also a member of the Church of the Presentation Choir and CCD Group Leader at St. Andrews in Westwood. Sue enjoys collaborating with other civic-minded individuals who want to do something to help others. |
Lauren R. Turiello
Lauren is Director of Development at the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, Inc. and current Club President. A notable leader in the area’s nonprofit community, Lauren joined Rotary to become actively involved in the communities she serves and enjoys utilizing her talents and qualifications to strengthen and assist in carrying out the organization’s mission. Lauren has been impressed and awed by Rotary’s scope as she regularly encounters fellow Rotarians at non-Rotary events, finding fulfillment in her affiliation.
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Martha Urbiel*
Martha lives in Hillsdale and has been Director of the Westwood Public Library since 2007. In addition to Rotary, Martha is a member of the Westwood Chamber of Commerce and New Jersey Library Association. Martha was the Club’s inaugural Vice President and leads the group’s Youth Exchange program, which provides a great opportunity for students to travel safely to other countries to reside with a local family and really learn about the culture. Martha enjoys collaborating with follow members and loves that there are always lots of laughs and good feelings at our meetings and events. |
*Charter Members
