Briar Crier June 24, 2011

BRIARCRIER

June 24, 2011, Friday at 12:00, Briarcliff Rec Dept, Briarcliff Manor NY ROTARY CLUB

TODAY IN HISTORY

1948 – The Republican National Convention met in Philadelphia and nominated New York State Governor Thomas E. Dewey for President

Meeting Leader – Dean Dykeman

PLEDGE  -  Dean Dykeman  PATRIOTIC SONG – Sy Yuter  PRAYER –  Reverend Dean Dykeman

HAPPY THOUGHTS  - Our meetings will continue at the Rec Center until further notice.  Other locations are being considered.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Community Day is Saturday September 10^th.

SPEAKER AND SUBJECT – Robert Chuckrow, PhD, Tai Chi

SUMMARY OF TALK

Tai Chi (pronounced tie jee) is a meditative exercise based on ancient Chinese philosophy and other principles of health, self development and self defense.  It’s natural relaxed movements promote inner calm and improve self awareness, balance and coordination.  Studies have confirmed that those who practice Tai Chi are less susceptible to falls, have improved blood pressure and experience less Rheumatoid Arthritis pain.  Dr. Chuckrow demonstrated his skills with his son-in-law, Mike Risko, by urging him to attempt to push him over.  Mike was unable to due so because of Dr. Chuckrow's  use of Tai Chi.  A round symbol with black and white represents Tai Chi, the black is female and the white is male.  It represents opposites, up or down, hard or soft.  Dr. Chuckrow appeared very graceful, even when he demonstrated the almost violent movements of his Chinese fan, again always showing opposites, open and closed.

Elinor Yuter, Reporter

Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter

FRIDAY PROGRAM AT REC BUILDING -- Helping Africans, Dr. Rolande Hodel and Betty Lewis

Briar Crier June 17

 

June 17, 2011, Friday at 12:00, Briarcliff Rec Dept, Briarcliff Manor NY ROTARY CLUB

TODAY IN HISTORY

1885 – The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor aboard the French Ship Isere.

Meeting Leader – Dean Dykeman

PLEDGE  -  Sy Yuter  PATRIOTIC SONG – Sy Yuter  PRAYER –  Reverend Dean Dykeman

HAPPY THOUGHTS -. Dean is happy to be our new President.  Mark will be very active. Rachel – Happy Father’s Day.  Julio – happy to be secretary.  Shelley – on her many Golden Retrievers going to new homes and her son graduating from Todd School and going to Middle School.  Ernie – a problem creator and a solver. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Increase membership distribution cards about What is Rotary. The Recreation Department has moved into the basement of the Briarcliff Library.  .

SPEAKER AND SUBJECT –  Dean Dykeman – Ideas for a signature project for Rotary

SUMMARY OF TALK –

The main message of the meeting was how to introduce the Briarcliff Rotary to our village to gain more members.  Rachel’s idea was to host coffees and invite friends and neighbors who may be interested in Rotary and for each of us to bring at least one idea for a signature project.  Sy recalled that the Mayor was a member, as well as village trustees and our village manager and they could be invited.  Mark stated that Leonard Young was a “recruiting machine” and it worked for him.  Reverend Lee suggested extending personal invitations. Frances remarked that we have a web site that can be read by many and should be shared. A suggestion was made about the possibility of helping the Ossining Rotary Club with their goals.  A live auction was suggested, similar to the one we had at our holiday dinner. Shelley, Bob Amsterdam, Eric Messer and Zen are thinking ahead.  Mike Risko socializes with age 40 and over in Facebook.  Kris is our president elect and is thinking of next year's projects.  It is all about recruiting people and spreading the word about what we do.  Please e-mail your suggestions.

Elinor Yuter, Reporter

Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter

Friday: Music Appreciation at Sing Sing -- Ted Kahn

BRIARCRIER - 6/10/11 by Dr. S. C. Yuter

BRIARCRIER

June 10, 2011, Friday at 12:00, Briarcliff Rec Dept, Briarcliff Manor NY ROTARY CLUB

TODAY IN HISTORY
1935 – Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron, Ohio

Meeting Leader – Julio Salazar

PLEDGE - Julio Salazar PATRIOTIC SONG – Sy Yuter PRAYER – Reverend Dean Dykeman

HAPPY THOUGHTS -. Julio is happy to have served as president and to have members who have become good friends; Chris – happy that Ernie is recovering well from surgery; Dean, his birthday today; Zen, - anniversary; Sy – Mideast Gaza peace plan has never been closer; Ken – sending check to aid Japan.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Installation Dinner is Tuesday, June 14th, 6:30 at the Briar’s Restaurant. The Rotary Club will be the only group using the Rec Center from now on.

SPEAKER AND SUBJECT – Thomas J. Lauro, P.E. - Our Endangered Environment

SUMMARY OF TALK –
Commissioner Lauro’s speech was about the County Department of Public Works which covers the curbside recycling guidelines and the changes as of June 2011. A new recycling facility is being built in Valhalla.

Blue recycling bins – plastics 3 – 7 have been added to the county’s list of mandated recyclables. Plastics now include food, beverage, detergent containers and caps, rinsed clean.

Brown paper bags – Newspapers, glossy inserts, phone books, magazines, junk mail, paper town and toilet paper tubes, non waxed cardboard boxes flattened and clean. No hardcover books.

Garbage collection should include kitty litter, dry cleaning plastic bags.

The County mobile shredder will be back in Briarcliff at 1111 Pleasantville Road in December 2011, date to be determined.


Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 -- Photo journalist's photo exhibit

BRIARCRIER - 6/3/11 by Dr. S. C. Yuter

BRIARCRIER

June 3, 2011, Friday at 12:00, Briarcliff Rec Dept, Briarcliff Manor NY ROTARY CLUB

TODAY IN HISTORY

1965 – Astronaut Edward White became the first American to “walk” in space during the flight of Gemini 4.

Meeting Leader – Dean Dykeman

PLEDGE - Sy Yuter PATRIOTIC SONG – Sy Yuter PRAYER – Reverend Lee

HAPPY THOUGHTS -. 56 year anniversary coming up for Zen and Doris; Sy Yuter presented the wreath at the Memorial Day parade on behalf of the Rotary Club; Kris Chittur took and sent out photos of the Rotarians at the Memorial Day parade; Dean Dykeman about the status of his Church; Etrusca Cosentino ate the last of her grapefruits and it was delicious.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Peter Garth presented two high school seniors with scholarships from the Rotary Club on Thursday night, June 2, 2011 at Briarcliff High School.

SPEAKER AND SUBJECT – Larry Wasserman – E-Commerce
SUMMARY OF TALK –
E-commerce means marketing products on the internet. Broad band is the high speed transfer of data which makes E-commerce possible. Amazon and Google have played a major role in this development. Mr. Wasserman explained the history of E-commerce in great depth. In 1997 he was working in music, children’s toys and more in Monroe, Connecticut. His company is one of the top in the country. In 1986 the game of Trivial Pursuit came about. He realized that if you build it they will use it. After 2001 there was a shake-up and a proliferation of broad band made the golden era of E-commerce. Google is the most important for searching current trends. Searchers under 40 use Face book and other social networks. They read, use mobile devices, etc. Amazon is not in New York, but in Texas and California. An interesting question was about creating a domain and you can, either very long or a new word, or one can be bought.

Cornerstone #1 – Customer experience – how fast and how long. A new category is navigation sites, multiple browsing sites for size, color, etc of products.

Cornerstone#2 – Marketing – the crutch field in New York is a good customer source where a customer can use personal photos, however it is like having a “big brother watching”. E-mail is offered for free which is a good incentive.

Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter

FRIDAY: June 10 -- Our Endangered Environment -- Commissioner Thomas Lauro

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BRIARCRIER - 5/27/11 by K. Chittur

BRIARCRIER

May 27, 2011 Friday at 12:00, Briarcliff Rec Dept, Briarcliff Manor NY ROTARY CLUB

TODAY IN HISTORY
Dolores Hope (widow of Bob Hope) is 102 today.

Meeting Leader – Julio Salazar

PLEDGE - Sy Yuter PATRIOTIC SONG – Sy Yuter PRAYER – Paul Rosen

HAPPY THOUGHTS -. Zen – sun is out, Ken – last wedding in the family,
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Sy – Memorial Day Parade, please march if you can. June 14th is the installation dinner at the Briars Restaurant.

SPEAKER AND SUBJECT – Dr. Shobha Vanchiswar – Children with HIV/Aids in India

SUMMARY OF TALK –

Our speaker came here in 1983 from India and lives with her husband and her ten year old daughter in Chappaqua. She heard about the 2007 Clinton Foundation and wanted to help. Their job is to give medication to save lives. Some children are in Catholic orphanages and some are outside of Mumbai. A major problem is the people who drive around the country and spread Aids. Women and girls, young and old, must be educated to know how to protect themselves. After many other passions in her life, writing books, designing gardens, she enjoys serving her community above all.

Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter

FRIDAY TALK -- E-Commerce, Larry Wasserman

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