Today was Woodhaven Nursing Home Collection Day. Did you bring your contribution? If so, thank you!
Unfortunately, our special guest, DG Justin Quaranto, was unable to visit today due to sudden illness (food poisoning). His visit will be rescheduled as soon as is convenient. Meanwhile, we wish him a speedy recovery!
We welcomed two guests: ADG Warren Sternberg and soon-to-be club member Tara Scully, Esq.
A number of birthdays were celebrated in song in honor of Archana, who requested our usual group chorus, and Nancy and Al, who each requested serenades by club member duos, whose performances were quite impressive.
The main event turned out to be the Official Induction of our newest club member, Tara Scully, who practices Elder Law locally and was sponsored by Michael Sceiford. Welcome, Tara!
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS: ***NEXT TUESDAY, 10/22: We will welcome and honor Port Jeff Middle School's Most Motivated Student of the Month. *** Will you be attending the Port Jeff Historical Society's 32nd Annual Outdoor Country Auction on Sat., October 19th (Preview- 9 AM; Auction-9:30 AM)? Sal will be attending the upcoming Rotary Leadership Institute.The next Exec. Board Meeting will take place on Thurs., 10/24 at Paul's office, 7:30AM. All members are welcome. The Pot now has $216 in it- waiting to be won. Will YOU be the winner?John is asking for volunteers for the Sun.,10/27 CHS 5th Annual Marathon (5K,10K,Full) to work at the Start and Finish points. (He will be running.) Contact John to offer your help.Dennis announced that Rocky Point Rotary's Annual Golf Outing was again rained out. He also noted that our local RYLA youngsters are working on a project to raise money for Hope House. They will visit us soon and tell us about this project as well as their summer at RYLA camp. Deirdre Filippi, Sal, and Cindy are working with them. Nancy has a few more Paint Port Pink flags for businesses to display. Contact her to obtain one. ALSO, on 10/26, Saranto will be a speaker at the free Healthy You Seminar sponsored by Mather. For more info, get in touch with Nancy. We welcome a few more people to fill up our table at "Autumn Splendor", the annual fundraiser that benefits the Parish Social Ministry, to be held on 11/2 at The Waterview at the Port Jeff Country Club from 7-11 PM. The cost is $125 p/p and will include a sumptuous harvest dinner, live music, raffles, a silent auction, and more. We expect to present another "Can Do Award" at this event. Contact Sharon or Paul today, please.***A library was set up at Chandler Estate Park. You are invited to attend a special educational eventon Saturday,November 9th, 12:30-2:30 PM, at the Park, where you will learn about the property and its history. Afterwards, you are invited to join the club clean-up crew as it continues to maintain this special community resource. Come visit, learn, and help out! Paul reminds all that 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! Paul also invites you to email him if you have messages/ news/announcements that you wish to share with our club members. 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!
Among other upcoming events that might be of interest to you- and that are listed with appropriate details on our Events Calendar: the Commack/Kings Park Rotary's Sat., 10/19 Protect the Bluffs Family Color Walk/Run; the Rocky Point Rotary's Handmade Quilt Raffle to benefit local pantries-Drawing 11/26; and Port Jeff's 10th Annual "Harvest Festival", 12-5 PM on 11/27.
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.
***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.
...ARCHANA GAUTAM, whose birthday was October 1st; NANCY UZO, who had a birthday on October 3rd; SUSAN HANSON, who celebrated her birthday on October 9th; JOHN PERKINS, whose birthday was celebrated on October 13th; JEN DZVONAR, who will enjoy her birthday on October 17th; JOAN ELLIOTT, who will be celebrating the day of her birth on October 21st; AL KOPCIENSKI, whose birthday is October 23rd; ED DiNUNZIO, who is celebrated his anniversary on 8th; and ROB DOOLEY, whose anniversary celebration will take place on October 18th!
