Clinton Township Newsletter

2 8 M a y 2 0 1 7 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com y M c a S u M M e r c a M P ! The Hunterdon County YMCA wants to make sure that children have their best summer ever thanks to a variety of programs and activities that stimulate both mind and body. A traditional camp experience is found at Camp Carr in Clinton Township and South Camp at South Hunterdon High School in Lambertville, while Sports Camp is held at the Deer Path Branch in Flemington. There are also over 20 specialty camp options, including travel camp, horseback riding, Mad Science, Bricks 4 Kidz (Lego), basketball, ballet, tennis, flag football, extreme sports, baseball, cheerleading, soccer, lacrosse and more! With this many options, parents can find the ideal camp for each child. Find out more at: at www.HCYMCA.org. BEST SUMMER EVER! HUNTERDON COUNTY YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS www.hcymca.org CAMP CARR, CLINTON TWP. SPORTS CAMP, FLEMINGTON SOUTH CAMP, LAMBERTVILLE Register early and save! May 1, 2017: Camp fee increases $20 per session. P r o t e c t i o n S f o r y o u r v o l u n t e e r S e r v i c e S "Volunteering is the ultimate experience in democracy." – Author Unknown. This unknown author went on to explain, "… because when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in." In giving of your time and talents, you help make your world a better place. Volunteering provides opportunities for new experiences and allows you to learn new skills or hone existing ones, contribute to your community and put your experience and skills to productive use. There are about 1.4 million volunteers in New Jersey, according to the Governor's Office on Volunteerism. Those interested can be matched to the volunteer opportunity most suitable to their interests and skills by visiting www.state.nj.us/state/programs/dos_program_volunteerism_form.html. While gratifying, volunteerism is not without risk. Your actions, or inactions, in the course of your volunteer work could result in damages or injuries and, if a court determines that you were negligent, you could be liable for damages. Fortunately, there is some protection at both the federal and state levels including, but not limited to: The Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 (VPA) – This federal law protects uncompensated volunteers working with nonprofit or governmental organizations, provided they were acting within the scope of their responsibilities. This Act does not cover the operation of any motorized vehicles, nor any reckless, willful or criminal actions. General State Volunteer Protection Statutes – The VPA preempts any state law that offers lesser protections. In New Jersey, however, the protection statutes that were in effect prior to the passage of the VPA exceed those protections offered under the federal act. Good Samaritan Laws – All states have a version of a Good Samaritan Law which, generally speaking, protects volunteers who act spontaneously to offer aid in an emergency situation. The laws offer limited immunity from civil liability but do not provide payment for judgements, settlements or court costs. These laws generally don't apply to on-duty emergency services personnel or people with a pre-existing duty to offer care. Volunteerism is good for the soul; just make sure your actions fall within the boundaries of your scope of responsibility for optimum protection. – Victor Rotolo LAW FIRM THE ROTOLO 502 U.S. 22 Lebanon, NJ 08833 908∙534∙7900 www.RotoloLawFirm.com Victor A. Rotolo, Esq. Former Police Officer, City of Elizabeth Mediation and Arbitration: Services and Venue Available Victor A. Rotolo is a long-time resident of Clinton Township and the founder of The Rotolo Law Firm. Call The Rotolo Law Firm today: 908.534.7900 to discuss any legal situation confronting you. Your half- hour consultation is free of charge! Their attorneys and staff are ready to serve your legal needs. The Rotolo Law Firm • 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.RotoloLawFirm.com t H e H u n t e r d o n c o u n t y f a M i l y S u c c e S S c e n t e r The mission of the Hunterdon County Family Success Center (FSC) is to provide a welcoming environment to strengthen and empower individuals and families through family-centered activities, educational workshops, and access to resources needed to maintain healthy relationships.The FSC strives to be a safe and welcoming neighborhood-based gathering place where any county resident can find family support, information and services, with an emphasis on: • Maintaining the integrity of the family • Enriching children's lives by making families and the community stronger • Strengthening families and empowering individuals to acquire knowledge and skills to raise healthy and happy children A Family Success Partner is on staff to work with families to create a Family Success Plan. The Family Support Partner will assist families in setting goals, concentrating on what is positive in the family unit. A bi-lingual Family Support Partner is also on staff. In addition to providing this one- on-one time with families and individuals, the FSC will present workshops throughout the month - please click on Calendar of Events for our full calendar of programs. Programs scheduled at the FSC have included: • Strengthening Families • Unifying Families • Financial Literacy • Stress Management• Take Control of Your Health • Weight Management • Breast Cancer Education • Suicide Prevention. All programs are presented to the public free of charge and can be provided in Spanish. Babysitting is available upon request. If you would like to donate time or money to this worthy organization, please contact the FSC at: 908.237.0465. We hope to meet you soon!

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