This was a Collection Day for donations of goodies for the residents of the Woodhaven Center of Care. Thank you, generous donors, and especially Sharon, who delivered the gift items to their destination!
Today's meeting was primarily the occasion for a Festive Holiday Celebration, Fellowship, and a Gift Exchange. Michael wore his special Christmas outfit to the party. We welcomed as guests 2 prospective new members, Jennifer Dzvonar (of Bass Electric) and Kathy Tivara (from B&B Bank). Following a warm-up choral performance of "Happy Anniversary" dedicated to Ward, Sharon led us in the spirited singing of traditional Christmas Carols. And, as a finale, gift exchangers were invited to select for themselves a wrapped item from the assortment arranged on the bar. A good time was had by all.
Merry Christmas! and Happy Chanukah! Here's to a healthy, happy 2018!
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS: ***OURNEXT MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018 AT CAFE SPIGA. ***Please Remember: There will be NO MEETINGS on December 26th and January 2nd!Michael noted that last week's Gift Wrapping Event was a great success and thanked all participants. He also reminded us that if you haven't yet done so, you need to turn in your gift purchase receipts to Nancy A.S.A.P. if you want a reimbursement.Kevin still has space available for the Annual Ski Trip that will take place Wednesday thru Saturday, January 10th-13th. If you wish to join the 10 Rotarians who have already signed up, kindly contact Kevin soon.Plans for our upcoming Winter Golf Outing Fundraiser ( The 1st Ever Putt & Pub Crawl to be held in Port !), scheduled for Saturday, February 10th (rain date Saturday, March 3rd), are coming along well. Area restaurants that will each sponsor a hole (so far) include Brewology, Burger Bistro, C'est Cheese, Crazy Fish, Port Jeff Brewing Co., Ruvo's, Schaeffer's, and Tommy's. Danford's will serve as our Club House for Registration and the Rewards Reception. Each player fee of $100 includes a round of golf (9 holes) indoors, three free beer/wine/drink tickets and free appetizers, a commemorative event gift, many laughs and much fun! Businesses are invited to be sponsors at a variety of levels (- We need sponsors!); foursomes are encouraged- as is participation in our Best Costume Contest, when the best named/dressed foursome could win $100 and best individual costume will win $50; and there will be a raffle drawing, too. The day's activities will begin at Danford's between 11-11:45 AM. Play begins at noon, including a Hole-In-One contest. At 5 PM, the Awards & Raffles will be announced and celebrated at Danford's. ***The planning committee is asking that each club member donate a raffle prize of $50 (or more) in value (ie., a gift certificate), that WE consider forming foursomes for the event, and that in the days leading up to it, we hand out event brochures and hang posters throughout the village (and beyond).The Suffolk County Council of the Boy Scouts of America is in the midst of a year-end fundraising effort where donations will be matched benefiting LI youngsters who could not otherwise afford to participate in Boy Scout programs. Judi invites you to send your donations to the Suffolk County Council of BSA, 7 Scouting Boulevard, Medford, NY 11763-2285.The Hope Children's Fund invites you to its 1st "Passion for Education Gala" supporting the education of the residents of the Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children's Home (an orphanage founded by the Hohlers) in Meru, Kenya. The Gala, which will be held on Sunday, February 18th, from 6-10 PM at East Wind's Northampton Ballroom in Wading River, will include a Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Entertainment, & a Silent Auction. Tickets are $200 p/p (tax deductible). Discounted overnight accommodations at Eastwind are available. Please RSVP to HCFgala@gmail.com or Hope Children's Fund, P.O.Box 1345, East Northport, NY 11731 or via FaceBook.com/hopechildrensfund. Do you know of a woman who lives and/or works in the Town of Brookhaven who you feel deserves to be recognized as a Woman of The Year at the Town's 32nd Annual Women's Recognition Night in March, 2018? Please visit the Town's web site to learn of the award categories available and for applications required to submit award candidate proposals. Nominations must be received by Brookhaven's Division of Women's Services no later than FRIDAY, JANUARY 19th, 2018. ***Sharon suggested that our Rotary Club nominate a prospective honoree for this occasion. (At least one of our nominees,Vicki Rybak, was named a Woman of the Year in the recent past.)
Jim has a supply of PJ Rotary golf shirts and will part with them for $10 each. Do you own one? If not, why not?
Bob is still seeking evening meeting places, 1 per month. Contact him if you can provide a meeting site.
***Please check out our page on Face Book- and Like Us.
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.)
Betts, Judi: Toilet Paper
Bossert, Ken: Shampoo/Conditioner
Brennan, Dennis: Canned Fruit
Brennan, Sharon: Spaghetti Sauce
Berner, Cynthia: Rice
Curry, Bill: Apple Juice
Dinunzio, Ed: Diapers
Engelhardt, Debbie: Juice Boxes
Gautam, Archana: Baby Wipes
Hanson, Susan: Baby Formula
Hohler, Yvette: Beans
Jaeger, Bill: Canned Vegetables
Janhsen, Karl: Milk (Dry or Boxed)
Jurasits, Erika: Cereal (Hot or Cold)
Kopcienski, Al Cereal (Hot or Cold)
Lund, Amy: Canned Chicken
Murray, Kevin: Tuna
Rhatigan, Jim: Diapers
Sabo, Pat: Beans
Sceiford, Michael: Grape Juice Boxes
Vigliante, Paul: Milk (Dry or Boxed)
***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 the Heritage Diner 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.
...BOB HUTTEMEYER, whose birthday was December 1st; SARANTO CALAMAS and HOWIE WUNDERLICH, who both celebrated their birthdays on December 13th; WARD CLARKE, who has an anniversary and also celebrates his 55th year in Rotary this month; and JIM RHATIGAN, who is celebrating his 33rd year as a Rotarian!
