President Michael B. opened today's meeting by welcoming 13 club members and guest speaker Ann Marie Hein, volunteer fundraising coordinator for Give Kids Hope.
Following Dennis' invocation, our President made a number of announcements. He began by reminding us of the importance of February in the Rotary calendar: it's designated "World Understanding Month" and includes the anniversary of the 1st Rotary meeting (2/23/1905), celebrated as World Understanding and Peace Day. We are reminded to pause, plan, and promote the 4th Avenue of Service, Rotary's continued quest for goodwill, peace, and understanding among the world's people. This is a time to promote humanitarian service and support international projects such as the Short Term Exchange Program, which will soon involve a local student's travel abroad this summer. Michael reminded us that we've already received a District Grant (Thank You, Nancy!), helping fund activities at the Chandler Estate Park. We should now consider applying for a future Global Grant. However, this will require a member or members to attend a training seminar. Interested?
Club member John Perkins has been nominated by Islip Rotary for its 2022 Community Service Award for his charity efforts. Congratulations, John! We have been invited to attend the dinner at which John will be honored. The event will take place at Captain Bill's Bayview House in Bay Shore on March 24th from 6-10 PM. Our club will pay 1/2 the cost of attendance per Rotarian at this event (Guests of a Rotarian will pay full price). Contact our President or Islip Rotary directly for more information.
Michael next reminded our members about the Hope Children's Fund's "Passion for Education Gala", which will take place on Saturday, March 11th, in the Northampton Ballroom at The Inn and Spa at East Wind in Wading River from 6-11 PM. Our club has agreed to sponsor a table (for 10 people). This investment will include a full page club ad in the Gala Journal. The per person cost of attendance will be $199 and will include an evening of live music by X-Session, a cocktail hour, a plated dinner, raffles, and a silent auction. If you are interested in attending, the club will pay 1/2 the price of a ticket per Rotarian. (All guests of Rotarians will pay full price.) This annual event, in which our club has participated since its inception, supports the education of the 90 youngsters residing in the Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children's Home in Meru, Kenya. RSVP's can be made to HCFgala@gmail.com or to Hope Children's Fund, P.O. Box 1345, East Northport, NY 11731.
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Service Above Self
Mt. Sinai, NY 11766
United States of America