Chumline 1-30-14

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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF ISLIP

Jan. 30, 2014

Irish Coffee Pub, East Islip

Our general meeting was called to order at 12:15 by President Ryan.  Karen Moss lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Father Rick inspired us with a prayer. 

Attendance

Thanks to all members who attended today's meeting!

No guests today!!!

MANY THANKS TO JOHN CHINNICI, TONY D'AMICO AND ERIC BUEHLER FOR HELPING WITH WINE TIX, HAPPY DOLLARS AND GOLF BALL RAFFLE!!

HAPPY DOLLARS......EVERYONE WAS HAPPY about Merri and Dennis' new grandson and all were happy to have Kevin Fitzpatrick as our guest speaker !! 

Announcements - Matters of Importance

WELL WISHES TO KATHY COONEY, WHO IS RECOVERING FROM SURGERY SHE HAD LAST WEEK....SHE IS RESTING AND DOING WELL...LET'S KEEP HER IN OUR THOUGHTS/PRAYERS!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MERRI AND DENNIS CIANO ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR 3RD GRANDSON, MATTHEW....BORN ON 1/28/14....7 LBS 13 OZ AND 20 1/2" LONG

WORLD CANCER DAY IS ON 2/4/14.....RACINES IS OFFERING A FREE LAVENDER EXTENSION DURING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

Stay tuned....updated announcements 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 - OUR OWN KEVIN FITZPATRICK discussing Reverse Mortgages....says it can be beneficial to older people who only have Soc. Sec. income, yet well-off clients can do it as well....it's not based upon income/credit or assets.  FYI, closing costs are high.  For further information, feel free to contact Kevin Fitzpatrick.  Thank you Kevin for an informative presentation!

Program Director, Russ Moran will always welcome suggestions for guest speakers.... please contact him @ russ@morancom.com

Wine Raffles - BOTTLE O' RED - BOB NATHAN  /  BOTTLE O' WHITE - ERIC BUEHLER

Golf Ball Raffle....TOM LICARI held the winning ticket, but he didn't pick the yellow ball !!

AMOUNT COLLECTED FOR GOLF BALL RAFFLE: $100.00...the pot is now up to $1582.!!

HAPPY DOLLARS COLLECTED: $37.00

UPCOMING EVENTS

2/9/2014 - IAC Concert Series at Bayard Cutting Arboretum

3/8/2014 - St. Baldrick's Event at Fatty McGee's - President Ryan is shaving his head for Children's Cancer Research.  To donate or join his team as a shavee, please visit www.stbaldricks.org...you can type in Fatty McGees to find the event and go to Rotary Club of Islip and Friends or Ryan Gillies and make a tax deductible donation.

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 needed!!  More info to follow!!

7/15/14-Golf Outing with Syosset Club @ Willow Creek Golf Course, Mt. Sinai....See Kevin Fitzpatrick for add'l info!!

UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKERS

2/6/2014 - Steve LaRosa.....Is your home making you sick??

ADD'L INFO TO FOLLOW!!

Respectfully yours,

Susan L. Harvey

Chumline Co-Editor