BRIARCRIER
February, 3, 2012 – 12:00 at Briar's Restaurant, Briarcliff Manor NY Rotary Club
TODAY IN HISTORY
1913 – The 16th Amendment to the Constitution, providing for a federal income tax, was ratified.
Meeting Leader –President Dean Dykeman
PLEDGE - Sy Yuter PATRIOTIC SONG – Sy Yuter PRAYER – Ken Reng
HAPPY THOUGHTS – Ken Shimazu happy to be alive; Sy Yuter – an elder Rabbi says life begins when the youngest goes off to college and the dog dies; Zen – third son, Eric, having another baby boy.
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GUESTS – Surekha Shivaleela, and Shakeela Mohideen
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Board meeting postponed to February 15th; District Conference is April 20 – 22 at the Renaissance Hotel in West Harrison, NY.
SPEAKER AND SUBJECT – Marty Ketels and Karen Stanley, Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, Benefits from Blood Donations,
SUMMARY OF TALK
Phelps Memorial Hospital Center is located in Sleepy Hollow, NY and is a superior hospital for the Mid-Hudson communities. It has a high reputation for blood donations, every donor qualifies and has it’s own facility within the hospital. Donors qualify for participation in discounts from local businesses. Briarcliff Manor has 13 restaurants and businesses offering these discounts, Tarrytown has 27, Ossining 18 and Sleepy Hollow 6. Blood donations can be given by each person on a regular basis. Consider donating and help save a life. You can also donate your own blood for need during medical procedures.
Next Friday – No luncheon meeting – Holiday Hearts, Wine and Dinner – 6:00 p.m. with Auction. Bring money to spend.
Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter
