Thursday, February 7, 2019

This Friday Feb 8, 2019


Hi Everyone,

The good news….Spring is only 41 days from now and we did get to enjoy a bit of what is to come, this past week!

Last Friday was a general meeting, just for our club members. As always, there was some good conversation amongst us all. We also welcomed Jeff Cadge, who is the newest member to join our club. Already Jeff has shared some good ideas on how to promote Rotary and has volunteered to use his expertise to help accomplish that. Welcome Jeff!

This week our guest speakers are Juliana Fondacaro and Fiona Wilkes, both from ANDRUS which is a school similar to St. Christopher’s but for younger children with special needs and challanges. Below I have included Bios for both speakers.

Fiona Wilkes, Director of Development
·         Has spent the last 4 years of her career in the nonprofit sector. Formerly worked at Cardinal McCloskey 
·         Passionate about helping those who cannot advocate for themselves and are faced with difficulties beyond their control
·         Lives in Greenwich 
·         MBA from Washington State University

Juliana Fondacaro, Assistant Director of Development
·         Previously worked at St. Christopher’s and joined ANDRUS in September
·         Believes that not only youth, but their families too deserve the chance to live their best lives and is passionate about the work that ANDRUS does to support this.
·         Lives in Dobbs Ferry
·         On personal time, she is a Leadership Westchester Ambassador and supports youth hockey in Rockland and Westchester

Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow!

Mark J.

“Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? There are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.”
- Henri Nouwen