Today we had the pleasure of welcoming not one but two P.J. Middle School students in order to present each with a Most Motivated Student of the Month Award. Sixth grader Michelle Wu was selected by her teachers to be honored for the month of April. She was accompanied by her dad as well as by her math teacher, Megan Ryan. Seventh grader Kasey Cobb, who was accompanied by social studies teacher Philip Giannusa, was cheered on by his parents when he was presented with the May award. The district's Sup't. of Schools, Dr. Paul Casciano, and fellow-Rotarian and Middle School Principal, Dr. Bob Neidig, also celebrated the special qualities of these two youngsters. Bob presented each student to the gathering and gave insight into why they deserve to be honored. Both students boast "tremendously high GPA's", but in addition to being fine scholars, each was lauded for being especially positive, kind, hard-working, and humble. Michelle, an "absolute pleasure to have in class", was described as always smiling, extremely dedicated- with an incredible work ethic; and she is always willing to help classmates (and her teachers, as well). Kasey was described as being a delightful young man- an "incredibly conscientious" and highly self-motivated student who is, in addition, a quiet, responsible leader. Kasey is also admired for his maturity and possession of an impressive work ethic and attitude. Bob concluded his remarks by thanking these two students for setting such high personal standards for themselves and congratulated them for meriting their awards.
We also welcomed several other guests: Adam Matros brought with him a colleague named Brian from People's United Bank; and Kathy Taveira brought Christine, her colleague from BNB Bank.
***CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO PAUL, WHO WILL BE GETTING MARRIED THIS WEEKEND IN BERMUDA!
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS: Ournext meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 12th, at Cafe Spiga, when Susan Miller will tell us about CART (Coins for Alzheimer's Research Trust). ***THIS IS ALSO AN OPEN CUPBOARD COLLECTION DAY. Please remember to bring your donations with you to the meeting- or, if you are unable to attend, drop them with a member who will be in attendance. (The following week, 6/19, will be the date for our monthly collection of donations for the residents of The Woodhaven Nursing Home.)The pot continues to grow. It's now at $251 !Remember: you have to be present to win it.The next Executive Board Meeting will take place on Monday, 6/18, at 5:30 pm, in Michael's office. Attendees will continue to review our club's By-Laws. All members are welcome to attend.Our club's 2018 Habitat Build will take place on Friday, June 22nd. Activity Chair John Perkins says that while all the volunteers required have already signed up to participate, he will keep a "Wait List" for additional volunteers in the event that more places open up. The cost is $50 p/p, with the club also donating $50 p/p. More information will be forthcoming as we get closer to the Build date.The date for our President's Dinner & Raffle Drawing will be Thurs., September 20th. ***Please save this date. ***The place: Savino's Hideaway (corner of North Country Rd.& Pipe Stave Hollow Rd., Mt. Sinai).You are invited to participate in Hope Children's Fund's 14th Annual Kenya/USA 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, July 8th, at which time you'll be competing against Kenyans of all ages who will be running or walking at the same time on the other side of the world. Our 5K will again begin on the Port Jeff Station end of the beautiful Setauket-Port Jefferson Greenway (Rte.112- parking lot entrance at Hallock Avenue traffic light, between Enterprise Car Rental and 7-11 shop). Registration: 9-9:50 AM. Run/Walk Begins at 10 AM. Entry fee: $25 (or free to participants who secure more than $100 in pledges.) Medals for all who complete the course. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT THE JERUSHA MWIRARIA HOPE CHILDREN'S HOME IN MERU, KENYA. For more info. or pledge sheets, contact Larry Hohler (631-473-1662) or Ed Hyshiver (631-664-0257). Dennis is asking for volunteers to contact him to help out at the next Stuff-A-Van Event on Sat., July 14th. Pat was pleased to present our scholarship to a most deserving graduating senior from Mt. Sinai High School. Nancy announced that she and Archana much enjoyed attending the induction of Shawn Weis (Sayville Rotary) as our new District Governor.
We still have a few handsome PJ Rotary golf shirts for sale ($10 each) and invite you to purchase one. Bob H. now has custody of the t-shirts. Contact him to make a purchase.
Bob is still seeking evening meeting places, 1 per month. Can you provide a meeting site?
***Please check out our page on Face Book- and Like Us. ***Photos from our Winter Golf Classic are posted there as are photos of the inductions of our newest members, presentations of honors to special club members, and other delights.
If you missed today's meeting, kindly inform Yvette about make-ups in a timely fashion.
***The following is a list of donation "assignments" for members' once-a-month donations via the Club to the Open Cupboard: (*If you don't see your name on this list, select an item from it for your donation.)***NOTE: This list will be updated as needed:
Black Beans- Bob H., Pat (& brown rice), Yvette
Baby Wipes- Jim, Tom
Canned Fruit- Dennis
Cereal- Jennifer, Paul, Amanda
Oatmeal- Lisa, Sean
Soap- Kathy, Paul
Canned Chicken- Sharon, Michael B.
Jelly- Debbie, Michael
Shampoo- Saranto, Nancy
Conditioner- Nancy
Toilet Paper- Judi
Diapers- John Perkins
Apple Juice- Bill C.
***Check the list for your name and assigned item. (If you are not listed, you may donate any listed item. Corporate members are encouraged to donate individually. If you would like to be listed with a specific item, contact Debbie and specify your item of choice.)
***Bring contributions to Cafe Spiga on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, or give to another Club member who will be attending.
*** If you would like to be reimbursed, bring receipt(s) to the meeting.
...ROB DOOLEY, whose birthday is June 11th; SEAN LEISTER, who will be one year older beginning on June 13th; KATHY TAVEIRA, who will celebrate her birthday on June 21st; MARIANNE DESZCZ, whose anniversary was June 2nd; SAMANTHA Di GIACOMO, who will celebrate her anniversary on June 16th; SARANTO CALAMAS, who has an anniversary on June 18th; LINDA GAVIN, who celebrates her anniversary on June 21st; and PAUL VIGLIANTE, who will wed in Bermuda during the weekend of June 8th!
