January 2025

Buckingham Elementary

Cliff Berg and Margaret Mudron of the Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club visited the club's adopted class at Buckingham Elementary and shared a snack with Ms. Jenny Schwab's pre-K3 students. 

December 2024

Merry Marketplace

Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club members Jay Whittington and Cliff Berg sell hot chocolate and mugs at the club sponsored Merry Marketplace during the holidays in Berlin MD.  

January 2025

Donation to Berlin Main Street

The Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club recently made a donation to Berlin Main Street. The Club sponsored The Merry Marketplace during the holidays. Pictured from left to right:

Cliff Berg, Club co-chair Merry Marketplace, Ivy Wells, Economic & Community Development Director for the Town of Berlin, Margaret Mudron, Club co-chair Merry Marketplace.

December 2024

Mugs for sale at the merry marketplace

Keepin' Warm in Brrrlin' mugs.  For sale by the Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club. Available for purchase at the Merry Marketplace, 14 S. Main Street (next to the Welcome Center, Berlin, MD) 

December 7, 14 & 21. 10am - 3pm

$5 with or without hot chocolate

November 2024

Merry Marketplace in Brrrlin

10AM - 3PM
November 30th, December 7th, 14th, and 21st

Freshly Roasted Chestnuts, Hot Chocolate, Farmer’s Market, Gifts, Art

Located at the Berlin Welcome Center Lot, 14 S Main Street

See you there!

August 2024

2024-2025 Elected Officers

The Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club recently elected officers for the 2024-2025 year.  The are (left to right): Mike Simcock, Secretary; Jennifer Bodnar, President; Margaret Mudron, Treasurer and Arlan Kinney, Sgt. at Arms. The Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Don's Seafood at the South Gate of Ocean Pines.  For more information email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

June 2024

Mrs. Santoni’s Class

Margaret Mudron of the Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club finished out the school year with their adopted kindergarten class at Ocean City - Elementary.  Mrs. Santoni's class enjoyed popsicles from Jun & Juice.  The Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Don's Seafood at the South Gate of Ocean Pines. For more information email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

June 2024

Mrs. Shockley’s Class

Margaret Mudron of the Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club finished out the school year with their adopted kindergarten class at Showell Elementary.  Mrs. Shockley's class enjoyed popsicles from Jun & Juice.  The Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Don's Seafood at the South Gate of Ocean Pines. For more information email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

June 2024

Mrs. Berry’s Class

While visiting their adopted kindergarten class at Showell Elementary, Margaret Mudron from the Club, made a surprise visit to Mrs. Berry's pre-K 3 class and gave popsicles from Jun & Juice to the students.  The Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Don's Seafood at the South Gate of Ocean Pines. For more information email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

June 2024

New Members

The Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club installed two new members this past week.  Pictured from left to right - Past District Governor Cliff Berg, Colleen Nichols, Jay Warrington and President Gina Shaffer.  The Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Don's Seafood at the South Gate of Ocean Pines. For more information and meeting time email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

May 2024

New Members

The Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club recently installed two new members.  Pictured from left to right - President Gina Shaffer, new members Mary Jo and Larry Krause and past District Governor Cliff Berg.  The Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Don's Seafood at the South Gate of Ocean Pines.  For more information email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

April 2024

Earth Day at OC Elementary

Margaret Mudron and Cliff Berg (not pictured) of the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club made Earth Day seed bombs with Ms. Santoni's kindergarten class at Ocean City  Elementary. The Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Don's Seafood at the South Gate of Ocean Pines.  For more information email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

April 2024

Earth Day At showell Elementary

Margaret Mudron of the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club made Earth Day seed bombs with Mrs. Shockley's kindergarten class at Showell Elementary. The Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Don's Seafood at the South Gate of Ocean Pines.  For more information email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

April 2024

District Grant

Every year Rotary Clubs have the ability to apply for a District Grant.  The Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club current president recommends a grant and if agreed upon by the Club and approved by the District, the grant is funded in the year following the president's term.  Clubs can request a maximum amount of $5,000.00 and can receive up to 80% of their request.  Following strict guidelines, the grant request is submitted to the District Grant Chairman and a committee of various Rotary members thoroughout the District.

Funny thing about the District Grant Chairman this year.  That position has been taken on by the Club's past president Margaret Mudron.  Of course, the Club's grant application was reviewed and approved with Mudron abstaining.  

Mudron presented her idea to the Club and they agreed.  The Club chose two recipients for their grant - The Cricket Center in Berlin and Diakonia in West Ocean City.

Members of the club made 120 fleece blankets - both adult size and children size.  In addition to the blankets, 200 hygiene kits were made.  These kits were filled with name brand products appropriate for men, women and children.

The blankets and hygiene kits were delivered to the two groups by members of the Club.

Mudron chose the idea of blankets hoping that the children would have  a “blankie” of their own during a stressful time in their life and that the adults would have a little something that they could take with them when they moved on from Diakonia. Also the Club members wanted to keep their donation local.

The Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 6pm at Don's Seafood & Chop House at the South Gate of Ocean Pines.  For more information email the club at ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

April 2024

Easter at Showell Elementary

Margaret Mudron from the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club visited Emily Shockley's kindergarten class at Showell Elementary to make Easter bunnies with the students. The Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.  For more information email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

April 2024

Easter at OC Elementary

Nancy Bradford and Steve Gragert from the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club visited Brittany Santoni's kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary to make Easter bunnies with the students. The Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.  For more information email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

Feb 2024

Showell Elementary Valentines

Mike Simcock (left) and Cliff Berg (right) of the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club visited Mrs. Shockley's kindergarten class at Showell Elementary to hand out Valentine treats.  The Club  meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Don's Seafood at the south gate of Ocean Pines. For more info email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

December 2023

Holiday Ornaments

The Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club made holiday ornaments with Mrs. Shockley's kindergarten class at Showell Elementary.  The Club adopted Mrs. Shockley's class for this school year.  

October 2023

Community Clean Up Day

The Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club participated in Taylor Bank's Community Clean Up Day, coming in 2nd for collecting over 260 lbs of trash from neighboring roads.  Pictured left to right - Margaret Mudron, President Gina Shaffer, Donna Berg, Past District Governor Cliff Berg and Jay Warrington.  The Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Don's Seafood at the South Gate in Ocean Pines.  For more in contact ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

September 2023

Easter Seals

District Governor Cliff Berg (left) and Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club President Margaret Mudron (right) present a check to Ken Sklenar of Easter Seals.  The Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Don's Seafood at the South Gate in Ocean Pines. For more information email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

September 2023

Visit to Berlin Nursing Home

Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club President Gina Shaffer and Past President Margaret Mudron recently visited the Berlin Nursing Home and handed out new stuffed animals to the residents.  The Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Don's Seafood in Ocean Pines. For more information email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

August 2023

New Officers Installed

The Ocean City -  Berlin Rotary Club installed new officers for 2023-24. Pictured from left to right Past President Margaret Mudron, Secretary Mike Simcock, President Elect/Treasurer Jennifer Bodnar and President Gina Shaffer.  The club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Don's Seafood Restaurant in Ocean Pines.  For more information email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

July 2023

United Way

Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club president (left) presented a check to Amanda Hailey of The United Way at a recent meeting.  The Club meets the first and third Wednesday of the month. Email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com for more information. 

July 2023

Scholarships awarded

The Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club awarded two scholarships to Stephen Decatur High School students.  Pictured are (l to r) Natalie Canham, Emery Busko and Rotarian Steve Gragert.  The Club meets the first and third Wednesday of the month. Email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com for more information 

July 2023

Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club adopted teacher

Jessica Grimes, Kindergarden teacher at Buckingham Elementary visited the club to share her teaching experience with the members. Pictured from left to right - Arlan Kinney, Jessica Grimes, president Margaret Mudron, Dr. Larry Michnick, Nancy Bradford, Gina Shaffer, Jennifer Bodnar and Mike Simcock.  Email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com for more information and meeting dates.

(l to r) Heather Godwin, president Margaret Mudron and District Governor Cliff Berg of the Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club visited Jessica Grimes’ (far right) kindergarden class at Buckingham Elementary School for an end of year treat.  For more information about the club and meeting dates  email ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

March 2023

Raffle Winner

We are pleased to announce that the winner of our Feb 25th raffle is Trent Rentsch of Raleigh, NC. Congratulations Trent! And thank you to all who participated!

November 2022

Oktoberfest Prize

The Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club was awarded the second place prize for selling tickets at the Berlin Oktoberfest. Pictured left to right, Gina Shaffer, Club Vice president,  Ryan Nellans, Chamber Executive Administrator, and Heather Godwin, club member.

The Club meets every other Wednesday at The Sterling Tavern in Berlin. For more information email the Club at ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

January 2023

New Members

District Governor Cliff Berg recently installed two new members into the Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club. Pictured from left to right are Michael Simcock, Cliff Berg and Cnedra Williams.  The Club meets every other Wednesday at The Sterling Tavern in Berlin. For more information email the Club at ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

January 2023

Cookies

Members of the Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club decorated cookies to share with Mrs. Grimes and our adopted kindergarten class at Buckingham Elementary School.  Pictured (l to r) Jennifer Bodnar, Sonia Baker, Frank Baker, Dr. Larry Michnick and Tom Sweeney.  The Club meets every other Wednesday at the Sterling Tavern in Berlin.  For more information email the club at ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

January 2023

Mrs. Grimes kindergarten class

Margaret Mudron, president and Jennifer Bodnar, Secretary/Treasurer of  the Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club visited Mrs. Grimes kindergarten class at Buckingham Elementary School and presented the class with cookies, a book and popsicles. The Club 'adopted' the class this school year. 

The Club meets every other Wednesday at the Sterling Tavern in Berlin.  For more information email the club at ocberlinrotary@gmail.com  

November 2022

New Member: Tom Sweeney

Tom Sweeney was recently installed into the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club. Pictured from left to right: Tom Sweeney and District 7630 Governor Cliff Berg.

December 15th, 2021

Berlin’s Merry Marketplace

The Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club sold hot chocolate at Berlin’s Merry Marketplace. Pictured from left to right is Margaret Mudron, Rotarian Treasurer and Taylor Bank employee, Debbie Rickards (Taylor Bank), Arlan Kinney (Rotarian), and Taylor Bank employees Rachel Ferebee, Danielle Scott and Jennifer Figgs. The Club meets every other Wednesday at the Residence Inn, in the Marriott Hotel, 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City, MD. For more information or meeting dates, email the Club at ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

November 16th, 2021

No Christmas Trees This Year

Due to a severe Christmas tree shortage, the Ocean City - Berlin Rotary Club will not be selling Christmas trees this year. We are very sad to have to report this news as our annual tree sales funded several scholarships for high school students. More information can be found here: The Dispatch

October 4th, 2021

2021-2022 Officers

The Ocean City – Berlin Rotary Club recently installed their officers for the 2021-2022 Rotary year.  Pictured from left to right are Dr. Larry Michnick, Secretary; Margaret Mudron, Treasurer, Frank Baker, Sgt. at Arms and Brian Shockley, President.

The Rotary Club meets every other week at the Resident Inn in the Marriott Hotel, 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City, MD.  For more information or meeting dates, email the club at ocberlinrotary@gmail.com   

October 4th, 2021

Paul Harris Fellows

The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club recently honored Veronica Kahn and son, Paul Kahn as Paul Harris Fellows as a tribute to long time member Stan Kahn who passed away in 2020. Pictured from left to right are Rotarians Dan Harris, Carl Smith, Arlan Kinney, Dr. Larry Michnick; Veronica Kahn, Paul Kahn, Rotarians Cliff Berg, Margaret Mudron; and Felicia Kahn. The Rotary Club meets every other week at the Resident Inn in the Marriott Hotel, 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City, MD. For more information or meeting dates, visit our Facebook page or email the club at ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

September 13th, 2021

New Members

The Ocean City – Berlin Rotary Club recently installed new member Jennifer Bodnar into the Club. Pictured from left to right are: Immediate Past President Cliff Berg, Past District Governor Bill Ferguson, Jennifer Bodnar, and Club President Brian Shockley. The Club meets every other Wednesday at the Residence Inn, in the Marriott Hotel, 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City, MD. For more information or meeting dates, email the Club at ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

May 13th, 2021

Worcester County Humane Society

The Ocean City – Berlin Rotary Club, DE. was able to present a food donation to Worcester County Humane Society, a local no-kill shelter. The donation was one of eight donations made possible through a Rotary District 7630 grant secured by the Club, jointly with Southern Sussex Rotary Club. Club members Ashley Church and Margaret Mudron shopped for the pet food, then delivered it to the pantry. Pictured (l to r) are Club Treasurer Margaret Mudron, Human Society volunteer Jessica Summers and one of the residents, and Club Member Ashley Church. The Club normally meets every Wednesday at the Residence Inn in Ocean City. However due to the pandemic the club is meeting by Zoom. For more information or to join a meeting email the Club at ocberlinrotary@gmail.com.

May 13th, 2021

Kenille’s Kupboard

The Ocean City – Berlin Rotary Club, DE. was able to present a food donation to Kenille’s Kupboard, a local pet food pantry. The donation was two of eight donations made possible through a Rotary District 7630 grant secured by the Club, jointly with Southern Sussex Rotary Club. Club members Ashley Church and Margaret Mudron shopped for the pet food, then delivered it to the pantry. Pictured (l to r) are Kenille Davies, Robin Dumler and Club Treasurer Margaret Mudron. The Club normally meets every Wednesday at the Residence Inn in Ocean City. However due to the pandemic the club is meeting by Zoom. For more information or to join a meeting email the Club at ocberlinrotary@gmail.com.

May 10th, 2021

The Shepherd’s Crook Food Pantry

The Ocean City – Berlin Rotary Club presented a donation of food to St. Paul’s By-The-Sea Episcopal Church’s food pantry The Shepherd’s Crook.  The donation was one of eight donations made possible through a grant secured by the Club. Club members Margaret Mudron and Ashley Church shopped for the groceries then delivered them to the pantry. Pictured (l-r) Club Treasurer Margaret Mudron, Club Member Ashley Church, and Shepherd’s Crook members Nancy Knotts and Jean Charles.  The Club normally meets every Wednesday at the Residence Inn in Ocean City. However due to the pandemic the club is meeting by Zoom.  For more information or to join a meeting email the Club at ocberlinrotary@gmail.com.

May 10th, 2021

Paul Harris Fellow

The Ocean City – Berlin Rotary Club presented Deborah Mullaney with a Paul Harris Fellow in honor of her late husband Danny Mullaney who was a member of the Club.  Pictured are (l to r) Arlan Kinney, Rotarian; Deborah Mullaney and Margaret Mudron, Club Treasurer.  The Club normally meets every Wednesday at the Residence Inn in Ocean City. However due to the pandemic the club is meeting by Zoom.  For more information or to join a meeting email the Club at ocberlinrotary@gmail.com

March 3rd, 2021

Worcester G.O.L.D. Presentation

The Ocean City – Berlin Rotary Club presented a check to Worcester G.O.L.D. to assist with their summer scholarship programs. Pictured from left to right: Nicholas Cranford, Worcester G.O.L.D. Sonia Baker and Nancy Bradford, Ocean City – Berlin Rotary Club. The club normally meets weekly –however, due to the pandemic, the club is meeting by Zoom.

December 13th, 2020

Christmas Trees Sold out!

A big thank you to the community for their support! See you next year!

November 22nd, 2020

Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club Annual Christmas Tree Sale

Trees arrive Saturday, November 28.  Sales will begin at 2pm that day and we will be open til 7pm.

Hours:  weekends 10am – 7pm; weekdays 4pm – 7pm.

 Location: Rt 589, next to Campbell’s Cottages and across from Abi’s diner.

Face masks required and social distancing observed

November 6th, 2020

Chesapeake Housing Mission

The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary recently assisted in building a Handicap Ramp for Chesapeake Housing Mission. Click here to learn more about the organization.

May 19th, 2020

Flags For Heroes Ceremony

The Ocean City – Berlin Rotary Club, practicing social distancing, raised their Flags for Heroes in front of the Ocean Pines Veterans Memorial on Rt 589. The fundraiser allows sponsors to honor a hero in their life. This year many of the ‘heroes’ are our local first responders. The Club co-sponsors the fundraiser with the Ocean Pines Veterans Memorial Foundation. The flags will fly until Memorial Day.

The Rotary Club normally meets every Wednesday at the Residence Inn in Ocean City. Please stay tuned to this site for updated information as to when we will be meeting again.

March 20th, 2020

Flags for Heroes

The Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial has joined with the Rotary Club of Ocean City/Berlin to create a display of flags that will fly from Armed Forces Day, May 16th, through Flag Day, June 14th. You can be a part of this amazing tribute to our heroes! Click here to view/print the form: Flags For Heroes

January 30th, 2020

OC Berlin Rotary welcomes two new members

District Governor Bill Ferguson recently installed two new members into the  Ocean City – Berlin Rotary Club.  Pictured (l to r) Gina Shaffer, Brian Shockley, DG Bill Ferguson and the new members sponsor Margaret Mudron.  The Club meets every Wednesday at 6pm at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 61st Street and the Bay, Ocean City.  Guests welcomed. 

January 22, 2020

Rotary Foundation Annual Dinner

At its annual dinner the Rotary Foundation awarded 2018-19 Ocean City – Berlin Rotary Club President Margaret Mudron and her club with 5 awards – 100% Club Giving, 100% Every Rotarian Every Year, End Polio Now support, District Grant Award and the Rotary Citation with Silver Distinction for achieving the requirements set by the Foundation.

The Club meets every Wednesday at 6pm at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 61st Street and the Bay, Ocean City.  Guests welcomed.

November 1st, 2019

Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club Annual Christmas Tree Sale

Update: As of Sunday, December 9th, we have sold all of our Christmas trees. 263 trees in 8 days. A new record. All proceeds go to local high school scholarships. Thanks to everyone that stopped by and purchased a trees from us. Any many thanks to the honest folks that purchased a tree when we were closed and left a check for us.

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Begins November 30th and goes until the last tree is sold!!

Rt 589 at Campbell’s Cottages in Berlin, MD

Christmas trees for sale - from tabletop to 12'. We set up on November 30th and we will be open weekends 10AM-7PM and weekdays 3PM-7PM. Proceeds benefit local high school scholarships. We normally sell out within two weeks so come early to get the tree you want!! Credit cards accepted.

October 22nd, 2019

New Rotarian Installed

District Governor Bill Ferguson recently installed Kelly Swagler as a new member of the Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club. Pictured from left to right: Sonia Baker, Kelly’s sponsor, DG Bill Ferguson and Kelly Swagler. The Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at 6pm at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 300 Seabay Lane (just south of the Rt 90 bridge), Ocean City, MD.

October 22, 2019

2019-20 Rotary International BanneR

District Governor Bill Ferguson recently attended a meeting of the Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club and presented the club with the 2019-20 Rotary International Banner. Pictured from left to right are Co-President Cliff Berg, DG Bill Ferguson and Co-President Dan Harris. The Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at 6pm at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 300 Seabay Lane (just south of the Rt 90 bridge), Ocean City, MD.