Today, the club welcomed as its esteemed guest and speaker District Governor Justin Quaranta, who talked about the state of Rotary and future plans and projects.
Other guests included ADG Warren Sternberg, and Al Kopcienski's son-in-law Ira.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS: ***NEXT TUESDAY, 2/11, we will return to Cafe Spiga at noon, where we will honor the PJ Middle School's Most Motivated Student of the Month. This is also an OPEN CUPBOARD COLLECTION DAY! How much money is currently in The Pot? Attend the upcoming meeting and find out- See how lucky you are. Will you win it? You've gotta be in it to win it! OnMonday, 2/17, The Donations Committee will meet at Panera Bread in Port Jeff Station at 8 AM. The Executive Committee will meet at Paul's office on 2/21 at 7:30 AM. All members are welcome to attend. Judi and Chris ask that you 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.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. (A few discounted overnight accommodations are still available.)
***February is Black History Month.*** For Rotarians, it's also Vocational Services Month.***
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, 2019, and 2020 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.
,,,MICHAEL SCEIFORD, whose birthday was February 2nd; SAL FILOSA, who will celebrate his birthday on February 7th; ERIKA JURASITS, whose birthday coincides with Valentine's Day, February 14th; AMY LUND, who celebrates her birthday on February 23rd; BILL JAEGER, who, on February 24th, will be observing his birthday; KATHY TAVEIRA, who will be celebrating her anniversary on February 17th; DEB ENGELHARDT, whose anniversary is celebrated on February 25th; MICAH SCHLENDORF, who became our newest club member; and KEVIN MURRAY, who is this month celebrates his 39th year in Rotary!
***The following is a list of donation requests from The Open Cupboard (in order of need)***:
Cold Cereal-
Canned Chicken-
Tuna Fish-
Boxed Milk-
Baby Wipes-
Toilet Paper-
Shampoo-
Conditioner-
Toothpaste-
Deodorant-
***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.
