April 24th Chumline
The Chumline!!
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF ISLIP
April 24, 2014
Irish Coffee Pub, East Islip
Our general meeting was called to order at 12:15 by President Ryan. Everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Father Rick inspired us with a prayer.
Today's Attendance:
Eric Buehler
Tom Cilmi
Kathy Cooney
Rachel DeMolfetto
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Ryan Gillies
Dick LaBella
Tom Lawlor
Phyllis Ozarin
Fran Siems
Father Rick Simpson
Karen Sobel
Jason Terhune
Today's guests included: Cecilia Dowd, our guest speaker!
EVERYONE WAS HAPPY to be at the meeting!! In addition............
JASON was happy to assist with the projector for our guest speaker!!
Announcements - Matters of Importance
Let's continue to keep Warren Goercke in our prayers.....please see below for info about the upcoming "Swab Party"
COMMUNITY SERVICE DINNER is rapidly approaching....please RSVP immediately if you haven't already do so....speak to Eric Buehler!!
At our May 1st meeting, students who attended the RYLA weekend, will be joining us to tell us about their experience!!
Stay tuned....updated announcements are forthcoming!!
It's going to be a busy and exciting year....be sure to keep an eye on the "Upcoming Events" section for all that's going on!!
GUEST SPEAKER TODAY - Cecilia(Caeli) Dowd gave a terrific presentation about a documentary she's working on entitled "The Foyer - A Story of Hope in Haiti"....it's about a woman named Maud Laurent, who eight years ago decided to take in a few children from the streets in Santo, Haiti....it started with one, then became 4 and has now grown to 97 children. She sees to it that these children are schooled, clothed and fed...this is in addition to holding down a full-time job!! For updates on Cecilia work along with moving stories and pictures, please view Caeli's blog @ www.ceciliadowd.wordpress.com Thank you for joining us today and sharing this touching story!!
Program Director, Russ Moran will always welcome suggestions for guest speakers.... please contact him @ russ@morancom.com
Wine Raffles - BOTTLE OF WINES were won by Kevin Fitzpatrick(white), who graciously gave it to our guest speaker, Cecilia Dowd and Phyllis took home the red!!
Golf Ball Raffle....NOT DONE TODAY-LOW ATTENDANCE!!
AMOUNT COLLECTED FOR GOLF BALL RAFFLE: $-0-....pot still stands @ $2405.00.... .....WOW!!
HAPPY DOLLARS COLLECTED: $20.00
UPCOMING EVENTS
4/24-4/27/2014 - District Conference in Newport, RI...see district website for add'l info
4/26/2014 - Make a Wish Floral Photography Exhibit @ Long Island Photo Gallery in Islip(near Starbucks)!
4/27/2014 - EJ Autism, 4 mile run/walk!!
4/27/2014 - Mondays at Racine's will be shown at the Boulton Center, Bay Shore....please see Rachel for add'l info!
4/30/2014 - Tom and Anna Cilmi are being honored as the 2014 recipients of the Peter Bulfin Award @ St. Mary's Taste Of Our Town, the 5th Annual Restaurant & Wine Tasting Event being held at Island Hills Golf & Country Club, Sayville, NY
5/2/14 - Community Service Dinner - 7pm @ Irish Coffee Pub.....Our own Bob Nathan is being honored as the Community Service Man of the Year...Amvets Post 18 is also being honored.....Volunteers, Journal Ads and raffle prizes still needed....contact Eric Buehler for add'l info!
5/3/2014 - ECO Carnival @ Seatuck 11am-6pm(raindate 5/4)...contact Ellen for further details
5/14/2014 - "Swab Party" for Warren Goercke at Harbor Crab, Patchogue from 4-8pm....potential donors must be between the ages of 18-55.....Please join in, he needs our help!!
6/3/2014 - 4th Annual IAC Teeny Awards Gala @ CM Performing Arts Center...more info to follow
7/12/2014 - IAC Concert in the Park....volunteers are needed....please see Lynda for add'l info!!
7/15/14 - Golf Outing with Syosset Club @ Willow Creek Golf Course, Mt. Sinai....See Kevin Fitzpatrick for add'l info!!
UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKERS
Info to follow
Respectfully yours,
Susan L. Harvey
Chumline Co-Editor
Susan L. Harvey
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