BRIARCRIER - 11/7/2014

BRIARCRIER

November 7,  2014 , Friday, 12:15,  The Briar's Restaurant, meeting of the Briarcliff Manor Rotary Club.

                                                                       TODAY IN HISTORY

1962: Elinor Roosevelt died in New York City at age 78.

MEETING LEADER: President Eric Lebenson

PLEDGE:  Eric        SONG: Sy        PRAYER:  Bishop John Herzog

GUEST:  Christine Veit, M.D. , a future Rotarian

ROTARIANS PRESENT: 15

HAPPY THOUGHTS: Dr. Bob Maher ($5) said we are richer from the Magic Masters game since he charged our players;  Anne has daughters in Greece and Denmark; Jim re game tonight and hope we make alot of money; Eric ($10) for his son and Magic Masters; Bishop John his daughter passed bar and Christine is happy, and other happy thoughts not correctly recorded.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rotarian Patrick Hermance will be transferred to bank in Charlotte, North Carolina. UN attendence was very successful. Dr. Bob Maher, Treasurer, we have nearly $18,000 but that includes cost of food. Kris is to have a pot luck dinner at his house.

Speaker: Ilia Regini on Health Through Food.

                                                                         SUMMARY OF TALK

Ilia prefers to buy at a Farmer's Market rather than in the food stores because most processed foods are not good for you. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is hidden under various other ingredients. She listed the following foods as preferred; Olive oil, garlic, serrano pepper, onions, celery, crimini mushrooms, lentils, turnips and parsley.  Our Vijaya is a registered nutritionist (Ilia is not) and Vijaya somewhat disagreed with much of what Ilia said saying that Ilia's ideas are radical. Vijaya said that "we should take a balanced approach to our diet".  Anne said something like "If you believe in something it will work for you".

Next FRIDAY AT THE BRIAR'S our speakers will be Eric Lebenson and Mark Seiden on Behavior Profile Analysis.

Elinor Yuter, Reporter

Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter

BRIARCRIER - 10/30/2014

BRIARCRIER

October 30, 2014 , Thursday, 12:15,  The Briar's Restaurant, meeting of the Briarcliff Manor Rotary Club jointly with the Pleasantville, Mount Kisco and Elmsford clubs.

                                                                       TODAY IN HISTORY

1945: The U.S. Government announced the end of shoe rationing.

JOINT MEETING LEADER: Briarcliff Rotary President Eric Lebenson

PLEDGE:  Jim        SONG: Sy        PRAYER:  Dr. Bob Maher

GUEST:  Christine Veit, M.D. , a future Rotarian

BRIARCLIFF ROTARIANS PRESENT: 17

HAPPY THOUGHTS: Kris, to be here; Sy for successful joint meeting; Scott for Anne Cargill's birthday; Anne, her birthday for () years and for her daughter;  Eric for his daughter and her speech; Jim for the clubs that joined us; Christine is happy; Vijaya a big welcome; Dr. Bob Maher for Janet's help in having joint meeting; Frances is happy to welcome PDG Janet DiBenedetto and seeing so many Rotarians here; and other happy thoughts not correctly recorded.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Treasurer Dr. Bob Maher, we have over $19,000 in treasury but some to cover meals, etc.; Magic Masters Friday, Nov. 7 (tomorrow evening) at Briarcliff High School gym, Rotarians needed at 6:30pm.  UN Day all sold out with many including high school club members going.

Some Snapshots from highlights of activities:

Speaker: Bill Fishkin, Esquire, a White Plains' Rotarian and tax lawyer.

                                                                         SUMMARY OF TALK

We all joined Rotary for Service Above Self.  The second reason for Rotary's development is networking, which is OK.  Rotary consists of a cross section of the community. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others. Membership in Rotary continues one's growth and education in human relations.

Next FRIDAY (tomorrow) AT THE BRIAR'S our speaker will be Illia Regina on Heal Through Food.

Elinor Yuter, Reporter

Rachel Leihbacher, expediter

BRIARCRIER - 10/24/2014

BRIARCRIER

October 24, 2014 , Friday noon, The Briar's Restaurant, meeting of the Briarcliff Manor Rotary Club.

                                                                           BRIARCRIER

October 24, 2014 , Friday noon, The Briar's Restaurant, meeting of the Briarcliff Manor Rotary Club.

                                                                           TODAY IN HISTORY

1915: Tens of thousands of women marched in New York City and demanded right to vote.

MEETING LEADER: President Eric Lebenson

PLEDGE: Patrick    SONG: Sy        PRAYER:  Bishop John

GUESTS:  None

ROTARIANS PRESENT: 20

HAPPY THOUGHTS: Etrusca has a puppy (and Dr. Bob Amsterdam advises her son Zack how to raise dog); Eric, Carl Weiner is back and will be filing for 501(C)3 status for club; Mark Seiden because he is here; Sy is happy he is still able to bring Elinor to club meetings; Eric, still working on gettogether and gas prices are going down and daughter's accomplishment; and other happy thoughts not correctly recorded.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Treasurer Dr. Bob Maher, we have over $19,000 in treasury but some to cover meals, etc.; Magic Masters Nov. 7 at Briarcliff High School gym, Rotarians needed at 6:30pm. Magic Masters ads going well but need more. UN Day all sold out with many including high school club members going.

Speaker: District Governor David Del Monte for District 7230.

Photos by Zachary Cosentino

                                                                           SUMMARY OF TALK

We need more Rotary Clubs, especially breakfast clubs, to be more serious about membership. His membership tools start with bold statement: create a large chart; display at each meeting; your club is showcased to all guests; try to bring more guests, as future members, especially local business people. Light up Rotary with one candle. He paid our president, Eric, a compliment. Also a thank you for the workers. Also, he complimented club on excellent food service delivered during meeting.

NEXT THURSDAY (NOT FRIDAY) AT THE BRIAR'S IS A JOINT MEETING WITH PLEASANTVILLE AND MOUNT KISCO CLUBS WITH BILL FISHKIN AS SPEAKER ON BUSINESS NETWORKING.

Elinor Yuter, Reporter

Rachel Leihbacher, expediter

BRIERCRIER - 10/17/2014

Friday noon, October 17, 2014, at the restaurant The Briar's of the meeting of the Briarcliff Manor Rotary Club.

                                     

                                                                     TODAY IN HISTORY

1933: Albert Einstein arrived in U.S. as a refugee from Germany.

MEETING LEADER: President Eric Lebenson.

PLEDGE:  Kris                      SONG:   Sy                                  PRAYER: Bishop John

GUEST: Colin Halbach (Bishop John's grandson)

ROTARIANS PRESENT: 20. Welcome back Linda Urban and Shelly Lotter now a member.

HAPPY THOUGHTS: Anne is happy about one of her daughters; Richard, his daughter graduated from cosmetology school; Eric is worried about our related clubs in Bermuda's hurricane; Bishop John is happy his grandson is here. Other happy thoughts not properly recorded.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Don't forget Magic Master's basketball game on Friday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 at BHS gym. We need more ads for the related journal. Via Dr. Maher, our treasury ok, about $18,000+. Our Board said OK for Kris to be District Governor in 2018. Rachel said that tomorrow was Fire Dep't's inspection.

SPEAKER AND SUBJECT: Tom Stebbins on Law Suit Reform.

 Photos by Zachary Cosentino 

                                                                                     SUMMARY OF TALK

Tom believes that there are many law suits OK'd by New York State that should not be authorized.  Many are class actions like the Red Bull $13 million settlement where the lawyers got $4.7 million. The Buffalo Bills got sued for sending too many texts.  Fire Fighters were sued by homeowner for damaging a house in a non-fire call. Usually, the insurance companies pay rather than litigate bad cases. OBGYN insurance about $280,000 a year.

NEXT FRIDAY (Tomorrow) TALK:  District Governor David Del Monte on Rotary.

Elinor Yuter, Reporter

Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter

BRIERCRIER - 10/10/2014

BRIERCRIER

Friday noon, October 10, 2014, at the restaurant The Briar's of the meeting of the Briarcliff Manor Rotary Club.

                                     

                                                                                    TODAY IN HISTORY

1776: A group of Spanish missionairies settled in what is known today as San Francisco, Ca.

MEETING LEADER: President Eric Lebenson.

PLEDGE:  Rod Ertischek                       SONG:   Sy                                  PRAYER: Dr. Bob Maher

GUESTS: Rod Ertischek (his wife was attending a hs reunion) and Sushil Kaushik (Surrendra's brother) and possible future Rotarian.

ROTARIANS PRESENT: 18

HAPPY THOUGHTS: Anne is happy; Dr. Bob Maher, Lou made it back across border; Rod Ertischek, very nice to get back; Kris, happy to see Jeff Pennington, our speaker; Eric, about his waistline; Scott is just happy. Other happy thoughts not properly recorded.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Don't forget Magic Master's basketball game on Friday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 at BHS gym. We need more ads for the related journal. Via Dr. Maher, our treasury ok, about $18,000+.

SPEAKER AND SUBJECT: Jeff Pennington on Lincoln's Assassin.

                                                                                     SUMMARY OF TALK

Jeff believes that John Wilkes Booth was part of a conspiracy to kill Lincoln in 1890 and was not shot shortly thereafter but lived under an assumed name for decades afterwards. Booth later told the whole story some 25 years later. Another was shot in his place then the body burned in a tobacco-shed and was unidentifiable.The only photograh of the corpse was never printed and later lost.

NEXT FRIDAY (Tomorrow) TALK:  Law Suit Reform by Tom Stebbins

Elinor Yuter, Reporter

Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter

BRIERCRIER - 9/26/2014

Friday at 12:15, September 26, 2014, at the restaurant The Briar's of the meeting of the Briarcliff Manor Rotary Club.

TODAY IN HISTORY

1881: The 20th president, Thomas Garfield, died 2 1/2 months after being shot and Chester Arthur  became the next president.

MEETING LEADER: Anne Cargill in absence of President Eric Lebenson.

PLEDGE:  Anne                      SONG:   Sy                                  PRAYER: Bishop John

GUESTS: David Sebastian, a Rotarian from India, and his sister Dr. Alice Sebastian,  guests of Kris.

ROTARIANS PRESENT: 14

HAPPY THOUGHTS: 5$ from Dr. Bob Maher re birthdays; Bishop Herzog, happy with the Queen; Anne re grandson. Other happy thoughts not properly recorded.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Community day was had on Sunday September 14 and we made about $500 due to small attendance. All of the tickets for the Rotary UN day are sold.

SPEAKER AND SUBJECT: Bob Pargament on Hypnosis. He is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists and head of the Westchester Hypnosis Center.

Photos by Zachary Consentino 

SUMMARY OF TALK

Bob is a certified hypnotist. Hypnosis is used to help deep relaxation, smoking cessation, weight reduction, fear elimination, motivation and success. sports performance, memory improvement, intimacy enhancement, self confidence, relationship issues, nervous habits, creative blocks, sleep continuity and anger management.  His sessions are not usually covered by insurance but try a referral by a physician. Self hypnosis is possible if one thinks it is possible. There may be flexibility for those with most need. Bob is a former smoker.  He changes lives, one at a time.

NEXT Thursday (tomorrow not Friday) Joint meeting at The Briar's with Mt. Kisco.

Elinor Yuter, Reporter

Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter