Josh Hahn

Please welcome Joshua Hahn, a man who spent the better part of two decades working his way up the ranks at UPS — starting straight out of high school and eventually becoming the subject matter expert (and “product owner” of more than a few billion-dollar services). Whether he was working side-by-side with drivers and loaders across NJ, NY, and Long Island or in meetings with C-suite executives, Josh was the guy making sure systems worked, people were heard, and packages got where they needed to go.

But Josh isn’t just logistics and product management—he and his wife Alicia also ran their own business for over 16 years, hitting trade shows along the East Coast and building a network of thousands of connections and friendships. Though the business has slowed, they still keep a foot in that world—and a few toes in every aisle.

At home in Lacey, Josh is “Dad” to Lily, their three-year-old daughter who just completed her first year of preschool. He’s still recovering emotionally from watching her climb up the school bus steps for the first time (and, honestly, might tear up again if you bring it up). Lily’s growth this year—both in spirit and stair-climbing skill—has been a source of pride and joy for the family.

Free time is a bit of a myth in the Hahn household, but when they do get a chance, they enjoy boating, fishing, and tackling their never-ending list of home improvement projects. Josh’s parents pop into Lacey from their retirement village for visits and doctor appointments, and Alicia’s parents still live nearby—so family is always close.

If you’re wondering where to find Josh in the fall, just follow the fog machines and shrieks of laughter: he and Alicia have been key players in the Township’s Haunted Trail (which supports the July 4th fireworks) and host a Halloween display at their home that draws just shy of 1,000 trick-or-treaters annually. Their home is lovingly known as “The Bubble House,” and the bar rises higher each spooky season.

Now building the next chapter of his career, Josh is excited to finally make time for the kind of meaningful community involvement he’s long been drawn to. Joining Rotary is a way for him to give back, learn from others, and roll up his sleeves in service—though he might try to track the progress in a spreadsheet.

Please give a warm Rotary welcome to Joshua Hahn!

On December 11, 2024 Jonahtan Marriott  became a member of the Forked River Rotary Club.  We welcome Jonathan to the club and look forward to working with him to make our Community and the world a better place.

 The Forked River Rotary Club has made a $20,000 donation to the Lacey Township Board of Education to fund a mental health program. Dr. Purpuri, Supervisor of Guidance, attended our Tuesday meeting and presented an overview of the program which includes four components: Building Men, “AllIn” Young Women, An evening Assembly for students/Parents on Cyber Safety with speaker Richard Guerry and a staff and student Mentoring Pilot program. The program will be introduced in November. Thank Dr. Purpuri for putting this program together and for the passion to clearly have for the mental health of Lacey Township Students. 

The Forked River Rotary Club has made a $20,000 donation to the Lacey Township Board of Education to fund a mental health program. Dr. Purpuri, Supervisor of Guidance, attended our Tuesday meeting and presented an overview of the program which includes four components: 1) Building Men, 2) “All In” Young Women’s Program, 3) an evening Assembly for students and Parents on Cyber Safety with speaker Richard Guerry, and 4) a staff and student Mentoring Pilot Program. Thank Dr. Purpuri for putting this program together and for the passion to clearly have for the mental health of Lacey Township Students. 

Forked River Roaty Club is pleased to announce that we have made a $200 donation in the form of a sponsorship to Lacey Youth Football & Cheer.  The Girls are preparing to travel to Florida to compete for a national title.  

Michael Thompson (District 7505 Governor Elect and Bill Mercantini (District Governor Nominee) joined us for lunch and spoke about the possible merger of the New Jersey Districts.  They also spoke on a wide variety of topics involving projects, growth, public image and how Rotary is doing on all levels, including Rotary International.  Thank you Michael and Bill for speaking and sharing your knowledge and passion.  We are grateful for your service to the purpose and goals of Rotary.

The Lacey Towhship HIgh School Interact Club  eralier this  year held their first meeting for 2024. 

Pictured are 2024 Interact Club Officers.

Presidents: Kayla Fitzpatrick and Julia VanZant

Vice Presidetns: Michael Austin and Erica Doeffinger

Secretary:  Craig Laird

Comm./Historian:  Havana Companioni and Cooper Miick

Treasurer: Aylssa Hick

Faculty Adviser:  Mrs. Frechette

ROTARY TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN THANKING ALL INTERACT MEMBERS

The Rotary Club of Forked River is proud to announce the awarding of our annual Student Scholarships.  The Scholarship Program is funded through our annual "Go For The Gold" fundraising event and through the generosity of the many people who support this event.

This year we are proud to announce we have provided $20,000 in student scholarships.  The recipients are:

• $5,000 to Avery Hayes (Interact Co-President)
• $2,500 to Patrick Deeb (MATES Student)
• $2,500 to Charlotte Fischer (Interact Secretary)
• $2,500 to Silah Mrazek (Interact Sgt at Arms)
• $2,500 to Nicolina Saccomanno (Interact Vice- Presient)
• $2,500 to Lily Soett (Interact Co-President)
• $2,500 to Kyle Cummings (Southern Regional) 

Thank you to everyone who made this program possible by buying a ticket and to those who also attended the event.  

June 8, 2024.  Rotarians, along with Interact Students and community volunteers, turned out to the Rise Against Hunger meal packing event held at the Lacey Community Center in Forked River.  In about 2-hours, volunteers packaged 7,500  life-changing meal bags with rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and a packet of 20 vitamins and minerals. 

One box of these bags feeds one child for an entire year. The food bags will be delivered to places where the food supply is short and people do not receive enough nutrition to lead an active, healthy life or provide for themselves and their families   Thanks to all who participated.

Join us for this special effort to help feed thousands of needy people worldwide.  Rotary District 7505 Volunteers will prepare about 20,000 meal packets to be distributed to needy people in the United States and elsewhere in the world.  Our contgribution is part of a worldwide effort.  We join more than 800 Rotary blubs, over 30,000 Rotarians, and thousands of communikty volunteers spanning 10 states and 5 countries.    

Details

Saturday, June 8, 2024

9 AM  to 1 PM

At the Old Community Hall

101 Main Street (Rt 9), Forked River, NJ

Plan to voluneer?  Click to Register

Rail Trail Trash Cleanup.  On Earth Day, May 4th, Forked River Rotarians gathered to pick up trash and clean up the Rail Trail.  Thank you to the Rotarians who took part in this effort to enhance our community.

On April 16, 2024 Christopher J. Connors, Jr.  became a member of the Forked River Rotary Club.   Chris is a Financial Aid Professional specializing in Instructional Design.  Seen her is Chris receiving his Rotary Pin from Past President Heather Scanlon.  We welcome Chris to the club and look forward to working with him to make our Community and the world a better place.

At the April 16, 2024 Lunch Meeting, we welcomed back Rotarian Bruce Halliday to our Forked River Rotary Club.  Bruce says he is very excited to be involved with Rotary and is looking forward to contributing to club projects.  Thanks Bruce for your involvement and commitment to Service Above Self.

At the April 11, 2024 Lacey Township Committee Meeting, Forked River Rotarians presented a donation to Lacey Township in the amount of $30,000. The donation was made for the purpose of replacing the community information sign located at Manchester & Haines. The sign has ceased to work because of age and advances in technology.  Rotary is most thankful to our many sponsors whose generous donations and support to our club make gifts like this possible.