Chumline May 1st, 2014
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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF ISLIP
May 1, 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:
James Bruno
Eric Buehler
John Chinnici
Dennis Ciano
Tom Cilmi
Frank Conboy
Kathy Cooney
Ryan Gillies
Cheryl Goveia
Clay Hart
Audley Haynes
Dick LaBella
Steve LaRosa
Tom Lawlor
Martha McDermott
Lynda Moran
Russ Moran
Karen Moss
Bob Nathan
Phyllis Ozarin
Gary Rosenfeld
Darren Sebor
Father Rick Simpson
Karen Sobel
Jim Sutton
Jason Terhune
Sue Zaccheo
Kerrianne Zeiner
Today's guests included: Lisa Rapejko, EI Interact Chairperson/Sue Schnabel, Superintendent of Islip Schools/A group of students from Islip and EI High Schools along with Mrs. Lambert, one of their moms and lastly, our guest speaker, PDG Arnie Quaranta, District Rotary Foundation Chair
EVERYONE WAS HAPPY for Tom and Anna Cilmi being honored at the annual Taste of the Town Event.....HAPPY to have the RYLA students.....HAPPY for Bob Nathan being honored at the CSD and.....HAPPY that Martha sold the house!!!!
In addition............RYLA Students were happy to be in attendance and share their stories about RYLA camp!!
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 tomorrow night....if you haven't already done so, please bring checks for tix and/or journal ads....speak to Eric Buehler!!
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 - Arnie Quaranta gave an informative, detailed presentation about the Foundation and Grants plus how you can help.....see attached flyer!! Thank you for joining us today!!
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 Dick LaBella(red) and Mrs. Lambert, she's the mom of one of the Interact students(white)!!
Golf Ball Raffle....Martha McDermott held the winning ticket.....Picked a ball which read, "Do 20 push ups and you get to pick again" so Ryan volunteered to do the push ups so that Martha could pick another ball....her 2nd pick read, "2 balls are better than 1, pick again".....her third pick......THE YELLOW BALL!!! YAHOO, she's the winner!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
AMOUNT COLLECTED FOR GOLF BALL RAFFLE: $134.00....pot was up to $2539......WOW!!
HAPPY DOLLARS COLLECTED: $104.00....that's lots of happy!!!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
5/12/2014 - NYAC Million Dollar Dinner.....event honoring fellow rotarians.....contact PDG Arnie Quaranta for add'l 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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