Chumline 9-11-14
Chumline 9-11-14
Pledge & Prayer: We thank you Ryan who lead us in the pledge and thank you to Fr Rick who gave us a wonderful
blessing. God Bless America!
Announcements:
Please keep Warren in our prayers. Warren has a match and will be undergoing the bone marrow transplant on
September 22nd !!! We will provide an update as to his progress. People have still been volunteering to give platelets
and blood. If you want to donate, please call 631-444-3662 to make an appointment, it is greatly appreciated!!!!
Kevin had our original club charter in his office and Tony will ask the Irish Coffee Pub if we can hang it up at the Pub.
The plaque looked very old, from 1968. = very cool.
We did receive a special recognition and thank you from the East Islip School district for our effort with the school
supply program. And again our special thanks again to Karen Moss and Mary Chinnici who went school supply
shopping.
Bob needs volunteers for September 24th to help Veterans get assistance at the VA in Northport. Please let Bob know if
you can help this great program.
Bob reported that the Taste of Long Island will be raising money for the Gift of Life. In October – the date will be
confirmed- and will be held at Appliance World in Huntington. This event has always been a lot of fun and the food is
wonderful!! We look forward to supporting the Gift of Life while pigging out on great food ;-)
The Halloween Party is going to be held at Seatuck again on October 17 (from 7pm to 11pm). Another great party for
only $75 per person – with an open bar and good food. WE DO NEED RAFFEL BASKETS, if you can donate, please
let Clay know. Additionally, we have table, DJ and tombstone sponsorships. Please see separately emailed flier for
details.
East Islip Chamber of Commerce Halloween Party is October 26th for children. FREE admission. 11 a.m. to 2 pm. At
Shandon Court.
Teddy Bear update: Tom Lawler spearheaded this wonderful program where the East Islip Exchange Ambulance will be
handing our teddy bears to children in distress. The 100 teddy bears have the Rotary logo to help show that Rotary cares.
Great job Tom!!
Thank you Clay and Dennis for helping with the wine and golf ball tickets and happy dollars.
Special Guests: We welcomed Theresa Rosario who attended her third meeting, getting ready to be a new Rotarian.
And we also welcomed Judge William Ford, our guest speaker, from the Suffolk County Drug Court and Leann McCabe
and Vincent from Phoenix House. As well, we welcomed Liz Mayott and Denise Kordas who is the treasurer of the
Chamber of Commerce and works for United Bank. And Don Heller, former club member, now living in Georgia came
to visit. And Fred Billings came also. It was great to see them!
“Announcements & Upcoming Events”
9-22-14 Gift of Life Host Family needed for three of four weeks- see Bob if you can help in any way.
9-24-14 Northport VA “Stand Down” for the Homeless Veterans is starts at 10 am to 2 pm if you can help this wonderful
cause please see Bob.
9-27-14 drop off garage sell items or donate to support our Vets AMVETS Post between 8 am and 9 am on Saturday
10-17-14 (Friday) Rotary Club of Islip Halloween Party at Seatuck &pm to 11pm) $75 pp – open bar.
10‐26‐14 Halloween Party for the family. Shandon Court East Islip 11 am‐ 2pm. FREE > Fun –food – games. (Donations
accepted)
10-27-14 Monday at Racine’s Gala is October 27 at Obsessions on Route 109. Rachel will bring in tickets for anyone who
wishes to attend.
Upcoming Programs
September
18-Sep Cheryl Goveia Financial Literacy
25-Sep Douglas King Suffolk County Citizens' Police Academy
October
2-Oct Tony Civitano District Governor's Visit
9-Oct Joy Graceffo Long Island Educational Software & Training
Happy Dollars: Eric was happy for his daughter and our guests. Merri was happy for our speakers. Dennis was
happy the boat is still in the water. Fr Rick was happy that 13 years ago he came to East Islip. Lynda was happy for the
speakers program- yes, we are too. Thank you Russ!!! Russ was happy Jason saved his computers. Ryan was happy to be an
American. – Amen!!!! Karen Sobel and Fran were happy to see Fred. – we were too – he is looking well ;-) Dick was happy
for guests and speakers. Jason was just happy – as always ;-)
$ 66 collected
The Wine winners > Karen M and Fran won the wine – ENJOY ;-)
The almost Golf Ball winner: no golf balls today Collected $0 > - the kitty is over $600.
Guest Speakers: Judge William Ford is from the Suffolk County Drug Court and Leann McCabe and Vincent from Phoenix
House.
Judge Ford gave us an insight as to the drug court process works and how the courts work with outside facilitators such as Phoenix House.
He lived in Brentwood growing up and now has a family in the community. Judge Ford worked in the courts for over 20 years and in the
Drug Court since 2008 when he was elected. The process is part of a voluntary treatment program using facilitators like Phoenix House for
inpatient treatment care.
There were an estimated 60,000 matters in the last five years that Judge Ford has presided over. Suffolk County has the same population as
the Bronx so there are a lot of cases. They look for low level drug offenses (felonies and misdemeanors)- dealers do not qualify. Their focus is
to help people overcome addiction. Today, heroin is 90% pure and it kills people more because you do not have to inject it. You can O.D. by
snorting or smoking it. Part of the original plea is to also set up a jail sentence if the person does not complete the program. Phoenix House
works with the court system to ensure a safe place to recover and save lives. Families can be destroyed by addiction. They work with addicts
to personalize a care plan for the individual. Problems they face include not having enough beds and dealing with insurance companies.
Thank you very much Judge Ford, Leann and Vincent. You did a great job!!
If you would like to be a speaker or know someone else who would, please contact Russell F. Moran
Editor at The Moran Report www.morancom.com email: russ@morancom.com
CLUB RUNNER Website Info:
Islip Club runner: http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/Home.aspx?accountid=1777
District Club Runner: http://rotarydistrict7255.com/
Log in using the same log-in name and password. For more information, contact Fr. Rick
Please make sure you update your profile.
Attendance: 23 members
Dennis Eric Ryan Sue Z Fran John C Dick
Merri Lynda Clay Fr Rick Karen S Tony Karen M
Fred Tom C Kevin Kathy Jason Cheryl
Joe Perino Russ Jim S
Yours Truly in Rotary,
Merri Ciano
Mciano@MyBestTeam.net