Today was an OPEN CUPBOARD COLLECTION DAY! Thank you, generous donors, and also Dennis, who again delivered the goods to their destination!
On this day, President Paul inducted another new member, Christian (Chris) Buzzanca, whose business, Economic Planning Group, is located at 1303 Main St., Suite C, in Port Jeff, and who is, like his mentor Judi, a longtime active volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America (Suffolk). Welcome, Chris!
We also welcomed as a guest Prospective Corporate Member Michelle Cruz, Ass't. Mgr. of the People's United Bank, Port Jeff Harbor Branch.
Many new, interesting events are coming up. Please check out the announcements below and on our Events Calendar.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS: ***NEXT TUESDAY, 9/17, there will be NO MEETING at Cafe Spiga. Instead, on Thursday, 9/19, we hope to see all club members and their guests at Savino's Hideaway, where we will participate in our Annual Past Presidents' Dinner and Raffle Drawing, and will joyfully celebrate Michael's two years at the helm of our club and Al Kopienski's 60th year as a Rotarian! ***Judi asks that prior to the dinner each club member who hasn't yet done so deliver a bottle of wine to her a.s.a.p. as a donation to our 7th Raffle Prize: The Wine Basket. If you still have Raffle Ticket stubs and money to turn in to Bill prior to our September 19th Drawing, contact Bill (631-987-4810) to arrange a drop off. ***CLUB DUES ARE NOW PAST DUE!!!! ***Kindly let Yvette know, at your earliest convenience, if you've made up any missed meetings.***Today, the pot stands at $152. It will continue to grow until we have a new winner. Will it be you? Ya gotta be in it to win it!*** Paul invites you to attend the next Executive Committee Meeting this Friday, 9/13, at his office, beginning at 7:30 AM.It's not too late to plan to attend the BSA Cigar Event at the Old Field Club on 9/17 , beginning at 6 PM. The joy-filled evening, which includes dinner, Scotch, and wine- in addition to the cigars- will cost $150 p/p.Our Donations Committee is planning to allocate funds to help survivors in The Bahamas. We will probably purchase a shelter box. It is expected that Rotary International will also be helping out with the recovery there. Pat, who has spent many, many hours working at the Chandler Estate Park, says that he looks forward to getting help from local Boy Scout troops,other youth groups,and also from many of YOU, helping to keep the area neat and to prepare it for the colder weather to come. He would love to see YOU on Sunday, 9/22,beginning at 7:30 AM- meeting at the Estate's shed armedwith metal rakes & work gloves,and wearing long sleeves and socks that can cover pants bottoms. Rakers and re-seeders will be clearing paths and preparing the field for future use.All members are invited to attend the 10/26 Rotary Leadership Institute in Melville. Contact Paul for more info.Judi invites you to join her at her home on Fri.,10/4, at 4:30 PM for "An American Octoberfest"- the opportunity to celebrate the return visit of Wenzel Blaschke, who first arrived as an exchange student in 1988, and who returns as often as he can. This time, Wenzel will be bringing members of his family. This happy event will count as our weekly meeting. Meanwhile, Paul reminds you that on 10/15, the DG will visit with us at Cafe Spiga. Please plan to attend and welcome him to our midst.Michael S. and Kevin are the process of planning our Annual Ski Trip. Michael calls this year's event "the deal of a lifetime". The cost of $240 per couple will include, Wed.-Sat., a room, breakfast, happy hour, and 1 dinner at The Indian Head Resort in Lincoln, NH. The hotel has indoor and outdoor heated pools and is near 3 great ski areas, where lift tickets will be discounted, especially for Sr. citizens and kids. The date has yet to be chosen and will depend on the preference of the participants. The choices: the 1st week in January or the last week in February (after Presidents' Day Week). If you intend to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact Michael or Kevin, and let your date choice be known ASAP. Will you be attending "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. Paul hopes that our club can provide a good number of attendees, especially as we expect to present another "Can Do Award" at this event. Among other upcoming events that might be of interest to you- and that are listed with appropriate details on our Events Calendar: Sat., 9/28- the Port Jeff Sta./Terryville Chamber of Commerce Annual Family Fun Day at the train car, 10AM-4 PM; Saturday, 10/5- the Brookhaven Women's Conference & Expo at Town Hall, 8 AM-2 PM ( including breakfast & lunch) with pre-registration required; 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 Hope Children's Fund's 2/16/20 Passion for Education Gala at The Inn and Spa at East Wind in Wading River.
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.
...YVETTE HOHLER, whose birthday was September 2nd; JUDI BETTS, who celebrated her birthday on September 8th; JOHN PERKINS, who observed an anniversary on September 5th; TOM DONLON, who is celebrating his anniversary today, September 10th; KARL JANHSEN, who will celebrate his anniversary on September 19th; BILL JAEGER, who celebrates 52 years in Rotary, while SUSAN HANSON celebrates her 19th year this month; and CHRIS BUZZANCA who has just become our newest Rotarian!
