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News of the Meeting of December 8th

 
Rob hosted today's meeting, which was a hybrid:  3 of our members and 5 guests attended in person at a bit after noon inside Cafe Spiga, while 11 attended via Zoom. Our guests included PJ Middle School Principal Dr. Robert Neidig, PJMS teacher of English (and Interact Club sponsor) Deirdre Filippi, PJMS Most Motivated Student of the Month Elizabeth Campo, Elizabeth's mom, and prospective club member Kim Zettwoch from PJ Library's Children's Services.
 
Rob has sent out via email the list of upcoming club meeting dates through 4/20/21- all to begin at 12:15 PM.  If you haven't received it, kindly let him know at your earliest convenience.  You will be able to download and import the iCalendar files to your computer's calendar system in order to more easily Zoom weekly.
 
Also, Rob reminded us that our Holiday Gifts for the youth clientele of The Open Cupboard have to be delivered by tomorrow between 10AM and 1 PM (Contact Michael Burghardt and his elves if you need help with delivery).  Another reminder: please do not wrap the gifts, just carefully label each with the child's number.
 
Nancy asked that you make a photocopy of or scan your gift receipts, send them to her (Nuzo1@Northwell.edu), and let her know where you'd like your reimbursement check sent to (home or business).
 
Al would like to know who will be wrapping the gifts.  Sharon offered to call Vicki to find out the answer to his question and will let us all know. 
 
Bob reported that our members have donated a total of $11,474.47 in cash, gift cards, and a variety of goods (ie., boxed milk) to The Open Cupboard to date.  Thank you, donors, for your marvelous generosity!  (Keep it up!)
 
Rob also reminded us that during the Sergeant's Report, fines and donations will be noted each week, and bills will be sent at the end of the month to members who participated in the Report.  Checks can be sent to Nancy, our Treasurer, % Port Jeff Rotary, P.O.Box 461, Port Jefferson, NY 11777.
 
Dennis introduced Dr. Bob Neidig, who, in turn, introduced the Most Motivated Student of the Month honoree from PJ Middle School, Elizabeth Campo.  A 7th grader, Elizabeth has maintained a tremendously high GPA.  In addition, according to all of her teachers, she is a dedicated, hardworking student, who is a most valued contributor to class discussions.  Elizabeth's math teacher noted that Elizabeth is in an accelerated program, and she is incredibly focused on the work at hand.  Other teachers noted that she is an outstanding student, who is always smiling.  She encourages her peers to try to follow her lead, to ask questions, and to participate more fully.  Thoughtful, respectful, and kind are three adjectives repeatedly used by her teachers to describe Elizabeth.  This student is always working hard at giving back to her community.  Dr. Neidig concluded his remarks by noting that Elizabeth demonstrates the best characteristics of a generous person, always looking out for others, kind to all with whom she interacts, smart but modest, setting a high personal standard that is appreciated by all who know her and that serves as a great example for fellow students to try to emulate.
 
Great job as first-time Sergeant, Sal!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
NEXT WEEK,  12/15 , we will continue with a hybrid meeting, both in person at Cafe Spiga and via Zoom, beginning at 12:15 PM.  We will welcome as our guest speaker Ira Dunne from "The Social Brain", whose mission is to help individuals with brain injuries connect with others to build friendships through socialization and reduced isolation.
 
You are invited to attend the next Executive Board Meeting -on Friday, December 18th, at   8 AM via Zoom.
 
This year, we are bringing some cheer to 99 disadvantaged kids from our local area via our Annual Holiday Gifts Program. Gift Drop Off date remaining: tomorrow from 10 AM to 1 PM at Infant Jesus' Open Cupboard office at 110 Hawkins St., Port Jeff. Wayne & Kevin Murray will be assisting at the drop off site.  If you are unable to drop off your gift items at the above address, call Dennis Brennan (631-473-5846 & 631-831-2075) to arrange to get them to him- or contact Michael Burghardt at Mather for help.
 
Sal noted that the PJ Library will collect damaged American flags and convey them to the appropriate authorities for proper disposal.
 
Reminder: The Greater Port Jeff Chamber is hosting "No Touch Santa Events" in Chandler Square on 12/12 and 12/19.  (Unfortunately, the horse & carriage rides have been totally booked.)
 
Alyssa Pecorino, the Executive Director of Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck, has announced that a generous donor awarded the camp a $50,000 matching grant which will cover all donations thru 12/31.  If you haven't yet done so, consider making a donation to the camp by visiting https://camppaquatuck.com/donate/ .
 
Rebecca invited us to get acquainted with HometownHopePortJefferson.org. Hometown Hope provides resources and support in times of need to all residents of PJ Village by promoting a movement of spreading kindness. It "strives to uplift through wellness, resilience, and compassionate understanding in our community."  Among services/goods it will provide:  Thanksgiving Meal Boxes; a Holiday Gift Program; home deliveries, and the like for those suffering illness,loss,etc., as well as help for healthcare practitioners during the pandemic. During the holidays, you can sponsor a family. 
Want to volunteer? Contact hometownhopepj@gmail.com .
 
  FYI: Since our club is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, we can go to that office for free masks and thermometers.
 
***If you have ideas or items to be discussed at our next meeting, let Rob know.  And if you'd like to join one of the club's special committees, let him know this, as well. The more, the merrier!***
         *** Watch for Rob's invitation to our next meeting and plan to join us!***                                                   
                                  MEANWHILE, STAY SAFE AND WELL!
 

 

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Your OPEN CUPBOARD Donation List

***NEW LIST BEGINNING MAY 26th!***

***The following is a list of donation requests from The Open Cupboard (in order of need)***:

Bread-

Jelly-

Juice-

Canned Fruit-

#6 Diapers-

Deodorant-

Shampoo-

1-2# Bags of Rice-

Black Beans-

***Kindly select the item that you wish to contribute and bring it to the Collection Day Meeting.  Once a new list of donors and their matching donations is completed, it will be noted above.

***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.

                  ***Thanks for your community and Club support!***

Quote of the Week

" Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another."

             - Gilbert K. Chesterton

Thought for the week:
To err is human, to ARRRRR is pirate.

  

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