Clinton Township Newsletter

2 2 n o v e m b e r 2 0 2 1 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M w e A L L k n o w A h e R o . L e t ' S h o n o R t h e M t o g e t h e R ! Flags for Heroes Project 2021 October 31-November 14 New Jersey Water Authority Property, Halstead Street, Clinton We all know a hero – let's honor them together! Maybe your hero is a family member, a friend, or a neighbor who is a first responder, or who currently serves in the United States military or is a veteran. Maybe you know a person who did something wonderful for those who were in need, or in a bad situation. Perhaps your hero is one who has tirelessly worked through the pandemic or the recent Hurricane Ida, to help others in some capacity. Maybe there's a group of heroes that you wish to honor or, perhaps your hero is in a category of their own. The Sunrise Rotary of Clinton wants to hear about these heroes, and to honor them this Fall. All heroes will receive a flag with a medallion with your hero's name, and the flags will be in place for ten days. Donation Levels: RED $150 Includes flag and medallion provided to you after the event, and your name will be listed for six months on Social Media WHITE $100 Includes flag and medallion provided to you after the event BLUE $50 Includes medallion provided to you after the event For more information and to donate and have a flag flown in your hero's name, please visit: www.ClintonSunriseRotary.org. United Way of Hunterdon County (UWHC) is seeking volunteers to help with tax return preparation for low-to-moderate income Hunterdon County area residents. Last year 64 volunteers in our community helped to file 1,400+ returns, resulting in more than $2.5 million in refunds to Hunterdon County residents and employ- ees. Volunteers help to ensure that our hardworking neighbors who are in poverty or living paycheck to paycheck get back every dollar they are due, helping put them on a path to financial stability. UWHC offers several opportunities for potential volunteers, including roles as Income Tax Preparers, Translators, and Volunteer Facilita- tors. All positions receive free training through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and support by UWHC for the following positions: Income Tax Preparers are generally indi- viduals with some experience preparing taxes and knowledge of tax law. Regardless of experience, volunteers are trained using IRS tax materials with additional support from United Way of Hunterdon County. Translators work one-on-one with clients who need help interacting with their tax preparer. Vol- unteers fluent in Spanish are encouraged to join the team. Volunteer Facilitators assist clients, set ap- pointments, and make reminder calls to clients. These volunteers should be comfortable making and taking phone calls, using the computer, and learning a scheduling software program. Volunteers benefit by gaining new skills, including how to become an IRS-certified tax pre- parer. Financial professionals can earn continuing education credits, retirees can leverage their experi- ence by helping others in our community, and col- lege students and young professionals can add this volunteer experience to their resume. Bill Hamilton became a UWHC tax return volunteer in 2017, with no prior experience helping others with their taxes. He tells us that "Not only do we save our clients $300 or more in tax preparation fees, but the training I received from the IRS helps me make sure that our clients receive the refunds and tax credits they are due. The experience is so rewarding, especially when you see first-hand how much this volunteer role helps our neighbors who need this assistance." If you are interested in learning more and registering for an information session, contact Amy Andersen (Program Man- ager, United Way of Hunterdon County) at 908.237.1689 or at: amy@uwhunterdon.org. Two information sessions will be offered in October, and volunteer training begins in November. About United Way of Hunterdon County: United Way of Hunterdon County has supported our community for more than 30 years, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We do this through a focus on poverty prevention, financial empowerment, and advocacy to create posi- tive change in our community. For more information on volunteering and building a stronger community, visit us at www.UWHunterdon.org or follow us on social media channels such as Facebook, Insta- gram, and LinkedIn. u n i t e D w A Y o f h u n t e R D o n C o u n t Y S e e k S v o L u n t e e R S f o R t A x S e A S o n The Scouts of BSA Troop 200 had a great time at their annual fall camping trip at Round Valley Youth Center and at the recent Pack 190 Rocket Launch. They recently welcomed back former members to share stories about their time with the Troop. Scouts from the 1960's through 2000's came out to show support and share memories. Since 1955, BSA Troop 200 has been making a difference in the lives of our scouts and in our community. If you've been by the 1759 Vought House recently you may have seen some recent improvements, specifically a new fence along the front and several new trees. This work was done as part of an Eagle Scout project by Troop 200 Life Scout, Phillip LaBelle. Owen Maslanka has been elected Senior Patrol Leader. Owen has served in a number of roles including Den Chief, Historian, and Bugler. He is the Chapter Chief in the Order of the Arrow Ajepeu 2 Lodge and spent this summer working at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation in Pennsylvania. Troop 200 is a high-adventure, scout-led troop. New patrols are forming, if you're interested in learning more, reach out or stop by one of our upcoming meetings. Troop 200 meets on Monday evenings during the school year at Lebanon Reformed Church. For more information follow BSA Troop 200 on Facebook or visit the Troop 200 website at: http:// boyscouttroop200.org./ n e w S f R o M b S A t R o o p 2 0 0 "The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us." ~ James E. Faust

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