Today, in Paul's absence, Mike presided over the meeting, and was also the day's featured speaker. In addition, as Immediate Past President, Mike took the responsibility of inducting Micah Schlendorf, Branch Sales Director of the Suffolk Federal Credit Union, as our newest club member.
Mike next reviewed the plans for Saturday's Winter Golf Classic and noted what still needs to be done to assure a most memorable and profitable event. Four volunteers are still needed to watch event holes; and non-club members (your friends, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, etc.) are welcome to perform this function. Substitutes are also being sought as back-ups on all 9 holes and at the Halfway House. Contact Becky with names of new and old volunteers. Additional volunteers are welcome to help out at Danford's at the beginning and especially the end of the Putt & Crawl- probably beginning at 4 PM, when the golfers begin their return to that venue for the event's party/awards/auction activities. We are reminded that all stuff to be raffled are due at Erika's office by Thursday the 23rd, at which time Joan, Erika, and others will perform their magic, creating beautiful baskets of goodies that attract our raffle buyers. YOU are invited to help work on the baskets from 11:30-5 PM at Erika's. All members should continue to sell Tee-signs through Friday. We are still accepting golfing foursomes, twosomes, and singles (so far 177 have signed up!). Let's use every opportunity in the next few days to advertise our community event, bring in raffle items, possibly build our membership, and spread the understanding of what Rotary is and does for our community and the world. Meanwhile, check out the Newsday article about our 3rd Annual Village Putt & Crawl and share it with as many people as you can. Mike thanked profusely all members for their efforts (physical, monitary, emotional, etc.) which will assure the success of this amazing event.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS: ***NEXT TUESDAY, 1/28, we will NOT be meeting at Cafe Spiga at noon. INSTEAD, PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND OUR EVENING MEETING, 5:30-7 PM, AT THE OFFICE OF TARA SCULLY: 646 Main St., Suite 301, Port Jeff Village. How much money is currently in The Pot? $56! This amount will probably grow, as there are now 51 cards remaining in the deck (including 2 Jokers). Or perhaps you'll win this fortune at the next meeting. You've gotta be in it to win it! Attention, new members:please sign up as a volunteer for at least several club committees. It'll make your membership so much more enjoyable the more you get involved with our projects.Dennis reported that he, Cindy, and Sharon- as well as 2 PJHS students- attended the RYLA Fashion Show at Villa Lombardi's on Sunday. Despite the loud music, the event was enjoyable. LAST CALL!Mike reminded us that if you wish to participate in the club's Annual Ski Trip, which takes place from February 26th-29th at the Indian Head Resort in Lincoln, NH, you must register your intentions with Kevin no later than January 31st. Please contact Kevin A.S.A.P. Jen announced that there will be a Volunteer Fair on January 28th at the Middle Country Public Library. Judi and Chris reminded us to save this date for the Boy Scouts' Annual 5K Walk/Run: March 28th. Time & Place TBA.Please note our new Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck Spring Clean-Up date: Sunday, May 3rd.Is there a superlative woman you know who lives or works in Brookhaven Town and who you believe deserves to be honored by the Town? Community groups, businesses, and individuals are now being solicited to nominate women deserving special recognition. There are many categories of awards (ie., community volunteer, music & the arts, medicine, science, etc.) Go to BrookhavenNY.gov/WomensRecognition for info and nomination forms or contact The Division of Women's Services at 631-451-6146. Deadline for nominations: January 31st.Hope Children's Fund invites you to its 3rd Annual "Passion for Education" Gala to be held at The Inn & Spa at East Wind in Wading River on February 16th, 2020, from 6-11 PM. This will be a celebratory evening featuring music, dancing, a cocktail hour followed by a plated dinner, raffles, and a silent auction. The event is held in support of the education of the children residing at the Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children's Home in Meru, Kenya. The cost: $199 p/p. Please RSVP to HCFgala@gmail.com or send a check to HCF, P.O.Box 1345, East Northport, NY 11731. (Discounted overnight accommodations are available.) Journal ads and sponsorships are WELCOME!
Check out other upcoming events that might be of interest to you that are listed with appropriate details on our Events Calendar on this website.
RI's 2019-2020 theme: "Rotary Connects The World".
***Please check out our page on Face Book- and Like Us. ***Photos from our 2018 and 2019 Winter Golf Classics are posted there as are photos of the inductions of our newest members, presentations of honors to special club members, participants at our most recent Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck Clean-Up, and other delights.
...BOB NEIDIG, who will celebrate his birthday on January 30th; SARANTO CALAMAS, who celebrated his anniversary on January 8th; BILL CURRY, who is celebrating his 27th year in Rotary this month; and BOB HUTTEMEYER and Ami, who learned that they will be grandparents in May!
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