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News of the Meeting of December 3rd

Posted by Yvette Hohler on Dec 03, 2019

Today, Hope Children's Fund Board Members Larry Hohler and Ed Hyshiver gave an update on the Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children's Home in Meru, Kenya. This was a week of celebration at The Home, as the school year has ended (the new one will begin in January, 2020), and a number of The Home's youngsters have graduated from their primary, secondary, technical, or university studies. Most will begin the next level of education or will be seeking employment - beginning on the path to self-sufficiency. Ed focused his talk on Kelvin Koome, one of The Home's original 18 youngsters in 2005, now a Physician's Assistant in the local hospital, who Ed has been mentoring for many years. Meanwhile, Larry proudly introduced another of The Home's original residents and stars, Dr. Doreen Gatwiri, who just completed her MD degree at Jomo Kenyatta University in Nairobi, and who, after a 9 month internship, will begin her practice as an obstetrician/gynecologist. Both Larry & Ed emphasized the importance to their Kenyan youth of staying true to The Home's motto: "Education is the key"! They also stressed the need for HCF to work even harder at fundraising to assure continued success for the Home's 89 young residents, who will undoubtedly will want to follow in the footsteps of Kelvin and Doreen.

Also in attendance today: Micah from Suffolk Federal, a potential new club member.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS: ***NEXT TUESDAY, 12/10, we will meet and honor the newest PJ Middle School Most Motivated Student. This is also an OPEN CUPBOARD COLLECTION DAY. *** Join us at 2:30 PM at the PJHS cafeteria, where, joined by the school's Interact Club, we'll perform our Annual Holiday Gift Wrapping Activity. Delivery of the gifts to The Open Cupboard will follow.***Congrats, Kevin! He won the pot. We'll start a new one at our 12/10 meeting. Cindy invites you, during this weekend's Dickens Festival, to visit Mather House, noon- 4PM on Sunday, December 8th, to enjoy the Historical Society holiday celebration. You are invited to attend the next Donations Committee Meeting on Fri.,December 13th,8 AM, at Panera Bread on Nesconset Hwy. Our next Food Drive (aka Stuff-A-Van) will take place on Saturday, December 14th, at the East Setauket Stop & Shop, beginning at 10 AM. On Tuesday, December 17th, We will be visited at Cafe Spiga by the Family Service League, which will invite us to participate in "Project Toy". (Please bring an unwrapped stocking stuffer worth up to $10 for a child age 1-15.) This will also be the occasion for HOLIDAY SINGING and the Collection of Goods for the Woodhaven Nursing Home. Will you attend the Friday, Dec.20th Exec. Board Mtg.? It'll take place in Paul's office @ 7:30 AM. All members are welcome to attend.***NO MEETINGS ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24th and TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31st!!!*** Please remember, also: our 3rd Annual Winter Golf Classic will take place on January 25th (snow date: 3/7), beginning and ending at Danford's Inn. WE NEED SPONSORS, RAFFLE GIFTS, and FOURSOMES!*** Will you be joining club members on the Annual Ski Trip, February 26th-29th? 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.