Chumline Oct. 31, 2013
The Chumline!
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF ISLIP
Oct. 31, 2013 - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
Irish Coffee Pub, East Islip
Our general meeting was called to order at 12:15 by President Ryan. Cynthia Smith lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance & Father Rick faithfully inspired us with prayer.
Attendance
Our 23 members today...............
Fred Billings
James Bruno
Eric Buehler
Merri Ciano
Frank Conboy
Kathy Cooney
Anthony D'Amico
Rachel DeMolfetto
Guy Edwards
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Ryan Gillies
Clay Hart
Susan Harvey
Dick LaBella
Russ Moran
Bob Nathan
Phyllis Ozarin
Gary Rosenfeld
Fran Siems
Father Rick Simpson
Cynthia Smith
Karen Sobel
Sue Zaccheo
Our guests included: Merri's daughter, Jamie/Honorary Rotarian, Martha McDermott and Dr. Norman Smith, President of Dowling College.....thank you for joining us!
HAPPY DOLLARS were collected by Sergeant at Arms, Clay Hart, but without his red vest???!!!
EVERYONE WAS HAPPY TO BE AT THE MEETING plus......
James Bruno was happy/looking forward to taking kids trick or treating!
Eric Buehler was happy to see Merri's daughter, Jamie again!
Merri Ciano was happy that her daughter, son-in-law and grandkids came to visit!
Dick LaBella was happy he was at the meeting rather than at home opening the door for trick or treaters!
Bob Nathan was happy about his upcoming trip to Disneyworld with his family!
Karen Sobel was happy about Russ' book and added it's a GOOD read!
Jim Sutton was happy for the City of Boston because the Red Sox won the World Series....even though he's a Yankees fan!
Sue Zaccheo was happy to have spent last weekend in Montauk, with her hubby!
Announcements – Matters of Importance
UPDATE ON WARREN GOERCKE......Let's continue to keep him in our prayers and hope that we'll see him soon!!
NEW MEMBERS.....If you don't have a name tag, please see Tom Lawler so he can place an order!
EVERYONE MUST MAKE SURE THEIR DUES ARE PAID - CONTACT TOM LAWLER IF YOU'RE NOT SURE!!
ROTARY CLUB AND EICC are holding a COAT DRIVE which runs thru the first week of December...coats can be brought to our meetings!
ISLIP FOOD DRIVE...please bring non-perishable food items to our meetings!!
BOXES are needed for the Thanksgiving Baskets.....if anyone has any, please save them!
THE IAC & THE LONG ISLAND AUTHORS GROUP, including our own Russ Moran, will be offering (5) workshops in the Art of Writing....these will be held on Mondays, bet 10-12 @ the Islip Art Museum, Brookwood Hall, beginning 10/28......contact Islip Arts Council for add'l information.
It's going to be a busy and exciting year......be sure to keep an eye on "Upcoming Events" section for all that's going on!!
Program Director, Russ Moran mentioned that if anyone has any ideas for guest speakers, DO NOT BOOK the speaker without speaking to Russ before-hand!!
If you have any suggestions for speakers, please contact Russ Moran at russ@morancom.com
Today’s Guest Speaker.....Dr. Norman Smith, President of Dowling College. He has been in Higher Education nearly 45 years and approx 5 months ago, he became President of Dowling College. He has big plans.....he admitted
that they've experienced a decline of enrollment over the last 5-10 years, but so has EVERY other private university. Unfortunately, it's a sign of the economic times, but contrary to the bleak picture that Newday portrays, Dowling College is doing just fine. Mr. Smith's goal however, is to go way beyond that.....he sincerely believes with hard work and proper marketing, Dowling can become one of the top 20 private universities in the country!! Encouraged everyone to spread the word about Long Island's gem! Very informative presentation.... thank you to Dr. Norman Smith for joining us today!
Contact info: Phone #631-244-3200 / www.dowling.edu
Wine Raffles - O'bottle of White - Honorary Rotarian, Martha McDermott / O'bottle of Red - Russ Moran
Golf Ball Raffle......Winning ticket was held by Russ Moran, but unfortunately, NO YELLOW BALL....just a white one that said "HAVE A BALL"!! .....so the pot continues to grow!!
AMT. COLLECTED FOR GOLF BALL RAFFLE: $118.00.....the pot now stands at $688.00
HAPPY DOLLARS COLLECTED: $39.00
UPCOMING EVENTS
11/1/2013 - AMVETS Fundraiser @ Eagle Golf, Bay Shore, 6pm...tickets are $25ea....Bob Nathan says, "It's a deal and a half"....8 local restaurants have agreed to contribute food for the event... there will be a putting contest, longest drive contest etc. Will be loads of fun....don't miss out!! FOLLOW-UP....great food, great people, GREAT turnout!!!
11/10/2013 - Redmen 5K Run/Walk @ Heckscher Park....contact Ryan for add'l info!
11/17/2013 - Special Event @ Barnes & Noble, Bay Shore - Islip Arts Council Day, 9am - 9pm....offering author signings, incl our own Russ Moran + games, music, an demonstrations.... be sure to stop by and check it out!!
11/21/2013 - GIFT OF LIFE FUNDRAISER @ Flowerfields, St. James....see attached flyer and/or contact Bob Nathan for add'l info!
11/25/2013 - Rotary Club of IslipThanksgiving Baskets, meet @ Stop and Shop, 9am, contact Karen Moss for further details.
UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKERS
11/7/2013- Club Assembly
11/14/2013 - Our own Phyllis Ozarin on Experimental Meditation
Respectfully yours,
Susan L. Harvey
Chumline Co-Editor
Susan L. Harvey, Business Development Associate
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