Briercrier for August 7*
This Day in History
1789: The U.S. War Department is established by Congress.
Meeting leader: President Jim Lupfer
Pledge: Mark J. Song: Sy Prayer: Anne
Guest: Diana Chen
Rotarians Present: 16
HAPPY THOUGHTS
Jim: welcome to all, on vacation until 8/28, at lake where he has a summer home
Mark S.: He is happy to be here on time
Eric ($5): his daughter did 20 miles on bike in a 53 mile tour
Sy: Happy to be here
Mark J.: is very happy
Mela Wu (our speaker): is very happy to be here
Etrusca: time goes by, and is very happy, puppy is one year old
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Ossining Fire Dep’t is having parade via Rachel
SPEAKER: Ms. Mela Wu on Chinese Music. She went to elementary school, high school and college in China. She has degree in English literature from Yunnan University. She came to America in 1990 and now is a U.S. Citizen
SUMMARY OF TALK
The Shen Yun symphony orchestra (Carnegie Hall, October 10, 2pm and 8pm) plays Chinese music going back 5000 years. The Chinese word “medicine” and word “music” are the same. Chinese instruments include the gong and the lute, which is a stringed instrument like the violin but played vertically. Chinese music goes back to the Han Dynasty. Ms. Wu showed pictures of the Chinese symphony orchestra playing Chinese music.
Next Friday: Dr. James Davis re veterans.
Text: Elinor, Helper, Sy
*We meet every Friday at The Briar’s Restaurant on 512 N. State road around 12:15.
