Meeting called to order by our President Mark Seiden at 12:15
Pledge by Sy Yuter
America by Sy Yuter
Prayer by Dean Dykeman
President Mark greeted our newest member Mark Casso, Executive Director of Congregations Sons of Israel. He was presented with a pin and shirt and service above self bracelet.
The community Sing a long will be held at 5:00 pm in the village on Sunday.
Grapefruits were delayed and will be in on Monday Dec 14. All are responsible for 5 $20 cases.
Toys for tots are being collected at Mark's two offices as are sweaters , coats and other warm clothing.
We will continue to collect food for the food pantry at the Rec Center Rachel & Marie deliver it to the pantry on Fridays.
Happy Thoughts
Ken Shimazu is just happy
Dean was happy for the business the storm brought
Mark was happy as well
Rod was happy that a pending deal went through
Sy was happy our Dec 25 meeting was cancelled so he could have his surgery
Frances Chu was happy that a web site meeting and workshop was about to be held
Bishop John and Seth Leitman were also happy
Bob and June Amsterdam anniversary is Dec 19
Speaker was John Ravitz, executive director of the Westchester Red Cross was a former NYS Asssemblyman.
Red Cross has three missions
1.Respond to disasters-last year there were 104 up 22%. Finding housing for displaced families. They has to open 4 shelters last year.
2. Empower people with the skills to save lives. ie. CPR, defibrillator use, and First aid. Will train individuals or groups.
3. Individual and family Preparedness. Have an emergency kit, a plan and be informed. The kit should have important documents and contacts, cash, first aid kit, flash light and radio with batteries. The plan should allow the family to be reunited after an emergency. The contact person may be a distance away so that they will not also be a victim of the emergency.
96% of the Red Cross work force are volunteers. $.92 of every dollar is for direct services. There are currently 250 volunteers in the Westchester primary response work force.
Submitted by your TEMPORARY recording Secretary
Paul M. Rosen
