BRIARCRIER
March 2, 2012, 12:15 at The Briar's Restaurant, Briarcliff Manor NY Rotary Club
TODAY IN HISTORY
1917: Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship as president Woodrow Wilson signed the Jones-Shafroth Act.
Meeting Leader –President Dean Dykeman
PLEDGE - Sy Yuter PATRIOTIC SONG – Sy Yuter PRAYER – Paul Rosen
HAPPY THOUGHTS – Bob Maher for the support of his school’s artist event; Dean Dykeman for a friend who died but is now in peace.
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GUESTS – Tom Laurenson – Scot former Rotary member who met Scot Anne Cargill
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Mother’s Day lunch – May 4th at the Briars
SPEAKER AND SUBJECT – John Gaccione – County Department of Consumer Protection
SUMMARY OF TALK
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Three topics were introduced to us along with three brochures. The first was “Worried About Identify Theft and ways to avoid it”. It occurs when someone steals personal information, such as social security number, credit card numbers, and uses them to obtain credit, merchandise or other services in your name. The second is “Are You A Smart Consumer?, Know Your Rights”. Consumer affairs investigators mediates complaints, weights and measures, inspects and tests devices to weigh, measure or meter products through licensing and enforcement services and consumer education and awareness. Remember your signature is your most valuable commodity. If it sounds to good to be true then it probably is. The third brochure is “Time to Modernize Your Home”. Choosing a home improvement contractor is one of your biggest investments. If there is a problem contact Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection at 112 East Post Road, White Plains, NY 10601. 914-995-2155 or email at Conpro@westchestergov.com.
This Friday – Livable Community Services – Hannah Gross
Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter
