Chumline May 28, 2015

Chumline 5-28-15

Pledge & Prayer:   We thank you Martha who lead us in the pledge and thank you to Pastor Mike who gave us a wonderful blessing.    God  Bless  America!

Announcements:                                  

• Karen Moss reported that the Rotary scholarships of $750 will be given out at the East Islip and Islip High Schools. We have selected four Interact students – two from each school – to receive this year’s Rotary scholarships.
• Dinner with the Kids at Camp Paquatuck the week of July 27th-30th. While Eric did hear from many of you via email and text, for those who he hasn't heard from, please let him know which date works best for you, and he is going to schedule for the day that works best for the majority - Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday. We need to be out at the camp around 4-4:30 to serve dinner around 5:30pm. For those of you who have done this in the past, it is a fantastic experience! Please let Eric know ASAP so he can schedule by midweek. Thank you in advance.
• Our Installation Dinner for Eric and his new team is July 2^nd at Captain Bills @ 6:30 pm  (only $35 pp for guests – Rotarians no charge).
• Kevin Fitzpatrick announced The Golf Outing. The outing is set for Tuesday July 14^th. Once again we will be participating with the Syosset-Woodbury rotary club.  The time is the same as last year, registration and brunch from 12:00 to 1:30. Golf will be from 1:30 to 6:00, Cocktails and Dinner from 6:00 to 9:00. Kevin will have the flyers to you in the next week. Please put this on your calendars now and let him know if you plan on Golfing or sponsoring the event.
• Islip Arts Council – visit their home http://islipartscouncil.org  to see the great programs they are working on.  See what Spring events are around the corner!
• Ryan  announced another he spoke to Warren and he wants everyone to know he is thinking about us.
• Thank you Pastor Mike for helping with the wine tickets and golf balls.
• And Thank You Tom Lawler for running the meeting for Tony who could not be with us.

Special Guests:  We welcomed all of our guests. Father Rick bought his lovely wife Janet. If you can invite a business friend to Rotary maybe we can increase membership.  All are welcome.

  “Announcements & Upcoming Events”  

7-2-15  Installment Dinner- Our New (again) President Eric will be inducted as our new leader.  Captain Bill’s at 6:30pm.

7-14-15  Golf Outing with Syosset-Woodbury rotary club from 12:00 to 1:30 and Golf will be from 1:30 to 6:00, Cocktails and Dinner from 6:00 to 9:00

If you would like to see the Rotary Calendar, Please log onto the Google calendar: cid=ZTRrbjdmanF1OWh2N2lrbGY5cWJibjltaW9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&invEmailKey=adamicoesq

Happy Dollars:  

Bob was happy that the Gift of Life event raised over $7500. Martha was happy for planting. Pastor Mike was happy for the Rangers to be in the playoffs.  Merri was happy too– Go Rangers! (this, of course was before Friday night ;-) Ryan was happy to see Warren.  Phyllis was happy to be part of our wonderful club.  Jim S was happy that he is now a former Chairperson for the NYS licensing department. John C was happy to see his son graduating the Army boot camp. Russ was happy his book, “Scent of Revenge” is coming out this week.  And we were saying a prayer for Kathy Cooney as she is not feeling well. 

$  32 collected

The Wine winners > Mark, our guest speaker and his associate Imir won the wine – ENJOY ;-)

The Golf Ball winner:    Jim Sutton –while he didn’t pick the winner golf ball, he is still a winner to us.  Better luck next time!!

Collected $85  

Guest Speaker:  Mark Dougherty of PSEGLI discussed Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

 Mark spoke to us about PSEG energy saving programs and ways to lower our energy bill.  Some tips he gave us were; (1) Always look to buy Energy Star labeled products. (2) Consider installing timers or occupancy sensors to turn off lights.  (3) Make sure your refrigerator and freezer seals fit tightly and clean their condenser twice a year.  (4) Consider air drying laundry on an outside line. (5) Run your dishwasher when it is completely full.

PSEG offers a Commercial Efficiency Program to small and medium businesses.  And through December 31, 2015 they are offering Energy Star rebates on eligible Energy Star certified appliance for the kitchen, laundry, room air products and certain pool pumps. 

For more information call 1800-692-2626.  Great job Mark!    

Attendance:     17 members

Karen M                              Ryan                     Merri                    Fr Rick                 Karen S                Phyllis                  Bob                       Winsome Martha                              Pastor Mike         Lynda                   Teresa                  Tom L                   John C                

Joe Perino            Russ                      Jim S                                                 

Yours Truly in Rotary,                                                                                                                                                                 

Merri Ciano                                                                                                                                                                      Mciano@MyBestTeam.net