To Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Briarcliff Manor,
Now we have 16 pictures in Meet Our Members. Please check them out (on the left column). If your picture is not there, or if you don't like your picture there, please email me a new one. Or, we can take a new picture of you next Friday. Thanks!
Frances
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
From Matts Ingemanson, District Secretary 2009-2010, RI District 7230
Rotary International District 7230 Year 2009-2010
Karl Milde – District Governor Elect
Fellow District 7230 Rotarians,
District Governor Elect Karl Milde has outlined a busy schedule with three events in May and June:
Rotary District Assembly on May 14, 2009, 6:00 PM
For information and registration, go to
www.ridistrict7230.org/dg/kmilde/dist_assy.htm
Rotary Membership Seminar on June 4, 2009, 6:00 PM
For information and registration, go to
http://www.ridistrict7230.org/dg/kmilde/mem_seminar.htm
Karl Milde’s District Governor Installation as on June 30, 2009, 6:00 PM
District Governor Elect Karl Milde invites all Rotarians in our Rotary District 7230 to his installation as District Governor.
For information and registration, go to
http://www.ridistrict7230.org/dg/installation/
Rotary is about having fun
and doing good things!
Matts Ingemanson
District Secretary 2009-2010
Rotary International District 7230
www.rotary7230.org
The power of the Internet puts the brains of millions of people together. It also puts 1.2 million Rotarians together. It does not matter where we are and when we are available. The Internet makes it possible for Rotarians around the world to participate together.
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Karl Milde – District Governor Elect
Fellow District 7230 Rotarians,
District Governor Elect Karl Milde has outlined a busy schedule with three events in May and June:
Rotary District Assembly on May 14, 2009, 6:00 PM
For information and registration, go to
www.ridistrict7230.org/dg/kmilde/dist_assy.htm
Rotary Membership Seminar on June 4, 2009, 6:00 PM
For information and registration, go to
http://www.ridistrict7230.org/dg/kmilde/mem_seminar.htm
Karl Milde’s District Governor Installation as on June 30, 2009, 6:00 PM
District Governor Elect Karl Milde invites all Rotarians in our Rotary District 7230 to his installation as District Governor.
For information and registration, go to
http://www.ridistrict7230.org/dg/installation/
Rotary is about having fun
and doing good things!
Matts Ingemanson
District Secretary 2009-2010
Rotary International District 7230
www.rotary7230.org
The power of the Internet puts the brains of millions of people together. It also puts 1.2 million Rotarians together. It does not matter where we are and when we are available. The Internet makes it possible for Rotarians around the world to participate together.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
May 2009 Programs from Sy Yuter
BRIARCLIFF MANOR ROTARY PROGRAM MAY
1 *Briarcliff Schools Budget - Dr. Fran Wills, Superintendent
3 *Truck Day, Briarcliff High School Parking Lot - 11:00-3:00
8 *Mothers' Day Program
15 Fire Department History - Chief Douglas Cacciola
22 *Upcoming Rotary Year - President-Elect Mark Seiden
25 *Memorial Day Parade - Noon, Mark Seiden's Office
29 *Joy of Life - Don Wilde, Playwright
1 *Briarcliff Schools Budget - Dr. Fran Wills, Superintendent
3 *Truck Day, Briarcliff High School Parking Lot - 11:00-3:00
8 *Mothers' Day Program
15 Fire Department History - Chief Douglas Cacciola
22 *Upcoming Rotary Year - President-Elect Mark Seiden
25 *Memorial Day Parade - Noon, Mark Seiden's Office
29 *Joy of Life - Don Wilde, Playwright
Monday, April 27, 2009
BRIARCLIFF MANOR ROTARY CLUB MEETING - 4/24/09
TODAY IN HISTORY
On April 24th, in 2003, Willie Shoemaker won his 8,000th race—200 more than any jockey in history. (And you should have seen how tiny he was. Willie Shoemaker was no bigger than a second. His father was smaller; he was no bigger than a minute.)
THOUGHT FOR TODAY.
This is the second anniversary of the day on which Richard Nixon was officially designated “a wet blanket.” I believe the Reverend Billy Graham came in second.
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OPENING CEREMONIES: Our weekly meeting was begun precisely at 12:17 and was celebrated with a dazzling fireworks display and a lengthy “Praise the Lord Shout-Out” from Reverend Lee
SALUTE TO THE FLAG, PATRIOTIC SONG, AND PRAYER: The Salute to Our Flag was led brilliantly by our very own Paul Rosen. The patriotic number, sung by Sy Yuter, and the prayer, led by Bishop John, sadly fell short of Paul’s high standard.
PRESIDENT FULFREE’S REMARKS: President Fulfree, after introducing our guests,
called for Community News. Paul Rosen (he was everywhere today!) responded by mentioning the Big Sale at Wustoff’s on Rt. 9. Knives, carving boards, and other house-hold items can be had for a song. President Fulfree followed by pointing out Briarcliff Rotary’s ad for the upcoming “Truck Day” in this week’s edition of The Gazette.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND HAPPY THOUGHTS: Mark Seiden mentioned that his picture was in a recent real estate version of the N.Y. Times, under “independent agency folk.” Frances Chu reminded us of the imminent, fun-filled Asian-American Heritage Festival. And Don Wilde brought the meeting to a new low by whining about his and “Battling Bob” Maher’s recent tennis loss to Zen Eidel (Boo!) and Ernie Pacchiana. (Hiss!)
NEXT WEEK: Our speaker next week will be delightful.
OUR SPEAKER TODAY: Today’s speaker was Gili Zilca, who charmed us with her Israeli accent and her delving into “the mysteries of soap making.”
Ms. Zilca, the proprietor of the Skin Care store, “Luisa”, founded six years ago in Pleasantville---startled us by announcing that soap-making was very much like baking a cake, the chief difference being that it takes somewhat longer to make soap.
The reason that soap-making process is so lengthy is due to the number of ingredients in a bar of soap and their complexity. The ideal soap requires a delicate balance of oil, butter, and beguiling scent. The butter Ms. Zilca uses is Shea butter, from Africa, and comes from trees; the oil is Jaiba oil, and the scent is lavender.
A top-tier soap is defined by what it does: it must clean, exfoliate, nourish the skin, moisturize, and protect against nasty things in the environment, all at the same time.
Her list of necessary soap ingredients included--of all things--goat milk (!) and wonder-producing oils, distilled lovingly from flowers, stem, and fragrant leafs. Needless to say, all are present in the specialty soaps sold in her Pleasantville store.
The perfect soap should never clog pores, be good for both oily and dry skin, and be a perfect moisturizer into the bargain, she observed.
Before the advent of soaps, Ms. Zilca pointed out, people cleaned their bodies with sand (Oh, that really smarts!) and whatever water was handy. Of course, some people didn’t bother to keep refreshingly clean, but we won’t talk about them.
Altogether, it was an excellent talk. Thank you, Gila.
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THE DRAWING: The first cash prize in our weekly drawing was won by Dr. Bob Amsterdam; the second by the lovely Shelly Lotter. In furious protest, Father John announced that henceforth he would no longer enter the lottery, intending to take up snake-handling, instead
MEETING CONCLUSION: The meeting was adjourned promptly at 1:32 pm, and was marked by a memorial service for Zen Eidel, who is wandering around someplace upstate.
Respectfully submitted by Recording Secretary, Don Wilde
4/24 Attendance - Robert Amsterdam, Lee Carrozzi, Frances Chu, Antonia Conte, Etrusca Cosentino, Zachary Cosentino, Rodney Ertischek, Peter Fulfree, Peter Garth, John Herzog, Eric Lebenson, Rachel Leihbacher, Shelley Lotter, Robert Maher, Geraldine Mahoney, Ernest Pacchiana, Paul Rosen, Mark Seiden, Carl Weiner, Donald Wilde, Elinor Yuter, Sy Yuter – Total 22
On April 24th, in 2003, Willie Shoemaker won his 8,000th race—200 more than any jockey in history. (And you should have seen how tiny he was. Willie Shoemaker was no bigger than a second. His father was smaller; he was no bigger than a minute.)
THOUGHT FOR TODAY.
This is the second anniversary of the day on which Richard Nixon was officially designated “a wet blanket.” I believe the Reverend Billy Graham came in second.
.*******
OPENING CEREMONIES: Our weekly meeting was begun precisely at 12:17 and was celebrated with a dazzling fireworks display and a lengthy “Praise the Lord Shout-Out” from Reverend Lee
SALUTE TO THE FLAG, PATRIOTIC SONG, AND PRAYER: The Salute to Our Flag was led brilliantly by our very own Paul Rosen. The patriotic number, sung by Sy Yuter, and the prayer, led by Bishop John, sadly fell short of Paul’s high standard.
PRESIDENT FULFREE’S REMARKS: President Fulfree, after introducing our guests,
called for Community News. Paul Rosen (he was everywhere today!) responded by mentioning the Big Sale at Wustoff’s on Rt. 9. Knives, carving boards, and other house-hold items can be had for a song. President Fulfree followed by pointing out Briarcliff Rotary’s ad for the upcoming “Truck Day” in this week’s edition of The Gazette.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND HAPPY THOUGHTS: Mark Seiden mentioned that his picture was in a recent real estate version of the N.Y. Times, under “independent agency folk.” Frances Chu reminded us of the imminent, fun-filled Asian-American Heritage Festival. And Don Wilde brought the meeting to a new low by whining about his and “Battling Bob” Maher’s recent tennis loss to Zen Eidel (Boo!) and Ernie Pacchiana. (Hiss!)
NEXT WEEK: Our speaker next week will be delightful.
OUR SPEAKER TODAY: Today’s speaker was Gili Zilca, who charmed us with her Israeli accent and her delving into “the mysteries of soap making.”
Ms. Zilca, the proprietor of the Skin Care store, “Luisa”, founded six years ago in Pleasantville---startled us by announcing that soap-making was very much like baking a cake, the chief difference being that it takes somewhat longer to make soap.
The reason that soap-making process is so lengthy is due to the number of ingredients in a bar of soap and their complexity. The ideal soap requires a delicate balance of oil, butter, and beguiling scent. The butter Ms. Zilca uses is Shea butter, from Africa, and comes from trees; the oil is Jaiba oil, and the scent is lavender.
A top-tier soap is defined by what it does: it must clean, exfoliate, nourish the skin, moisturize, and protect against nasty things in the environment, all at the same time.
Her list of necessary soap ingredients included--of all things--goat milk (!) and wonder-producing oils, distilled lovingly from flowers, stem, and fragrant leafs. Needless to say, all are present in the specialty soaps sold in her Pleasantville store.
The perfect soap should never clog pores, be good for both oily and dry skin, and be a perfect moisturizer into the bargain, she observed.
Before the advent of soaps, Ms. Zilca pointed out, people cleaned their bodies with sand (Oh, that really smarts!) and whatever water was handy. Of course, some people didn’t bother to keep refreshingly clean, but we won’t talk about them.
Altogether, it was an excellent talk. Thank you, Gila.
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THE DRAWING: The first cash prize in our weekly drawing was won by Dr. Bob Amsterdam; the second by the lovely Shelly Lotter. In furious protest, Father John announced that henceforth he would no longer enter the lottery, intending to take up snake-handling, instead
MEETING CONCLUSION: The meeting was adjourned promptly at 1:32 pm, and was marked by a memorial service for Zen Eidel, who is wandering around someplace upstate.
Respectfully submitted by Recording Secretary, Don Wilde
4/24 Attendance - Robert Amsterdam, Lee Carrozzi, Frances Chu, Antonia Conte, Etrusca Cosentino, Zachary Cosentino, Rodney Ertischek, Peter Fulfree, Peter Garth, John Herzog, Eric Lebenson, Rachel Leihbacher, Shelley Lotter, Robert Maher, Geraldine Mahoney, Ernest Pacchiana, Paul Rosen, Mark Seiden, Carl Weiner, Donald Wilde, Elinor Yuter, Sy Yuter – Total 22
Friday, April 24, 2009
Mother' Day Luncheon - From Lisa Price, Briarcliff Manor Recreation Center
MEMO
DATE: April 15, 2009
TO: Rotary President
FROM: Annette Mustich, Senior Citizens Director
SUBJECT: Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon
On Friday, May 8th we will be co-hosting the annual Mother’s Day Luncheon at 12 noon. Please review the following notes and suggestions so that this year’s luncheon is as enjoyable as the previous years.
The BMRD is happy to be responsible for the following:
Setting Up
Tablecloths, plates, cups and utensils
Flowers
Setting up coffee
The Recreation Department will supply the DESSERT AND MILK
The BMRC will be responsible for:
Ordering food for approximately 60 to 70 people. (See attached for menu suggestions)
Entertainment
Greeting the guests
Serving refreshments before the food is served – wine, soda, etc.
Serving food, coffee and dessert
Raffling of the flowers
CLEAN-UP
Please be sure that a couple of Rotarians are here prior to guests arriving.
Thank you for helping to make this an enjoyable luncheon.
SUGGESTIONS FOR FOOD ORDER
1. Individual Dinner Rolls: Please try to avoid Garlic Bread, or any type of bread that needs to be portioned.
2. Meat: Chicken, in small portions with very little sauce, (you may even want to request it on the side) 2 TRAYS
3. Side Dish: Pasta or Rice 2 TRAYS
4. Vegetables: In small portions 2 TRAYS NOT SALAD
Please arrange for the food to be delivered around 11:30-11:45. We can always keep it warm in the oven.
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DATE: April 15, 2009
TO: Rotary President
FROM: Annette Mustich, Senior Citizens Director
SUBJECT: Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon
On Friday, May 8th we will be co-hosting the annual Mother’s Day Luncheon at 12 noon. Please review the following notes and suggestions so that this year’s luncheon is as enjoyable as the previous years.
The BMRD is happy to be responsible for the following:
Setting Up
Tablecloths, plates, cups and utensils
Flowers
Setting up coffee
The Recreation Department will supply the DESSERT AND MILK
The BMRC will be responsible for:
Ordering food for approximately 60 to 70 people. (See attached for menu suggestions)
Entertainment
Greeting the guests
Serving refreshments before the food is served – wine, soda, etc.
Serving food, coffee and dessert
Raffling of the flowers
CLEAN-UP
Please be sure that a couple of Rotarians are here prior to guests arriving.
Thank you for helping to make this an enjoyable luncheon.
SUGGESTIONS FOR FOOD ORDER
1. Individual Dinner Rolls: Please try to avoid Garlic Bread, or any type of bread that needs to be portioned.
2. Meat: Chicken, in small portions with very little sauce, (you may even want to request it on the side) 2 TRAYS
3. Side Dish: Pasta or Rice 2 TRAYS
4. Vegetables: In small portions 2 TRAYS NOT SALAD
Please arrange for the food to be delivered around 11:30-11:45. We can always keep it warm in the oven.
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Saturday, April 18, 2009
BRIARCLIFF MANOR ROTARY CLUB MEETING - 4/17/09
BRIARCLIFF MANOR ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Friday, April 17th, 2009
TODAY IN HISTORY
On April 17th, 1894, Nikita Khrushchev was born. Happy birthday, Niky, wherever you are!
THOUGHT FOR TODAY.
I.Q. is expandable. Poor children adopted into upper middle class homes, see their I.Q. jump by 12 to 18 points. I.Q.’s have risen sharply over time. Half the population in 1917, would be considered mentally retarded by today’s measurements. Speaking of declines, children’s I.Q. drop or stagnate over summer vacation. Kind of makes you think, doesn’t it?
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OPENING CEREMONIES: Our weekly meeting was begun precisely at 12:17 pm, to the sound of trumpets and a lovely lighted-fountain display, outlining the History of Psycho-Therapy.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG, PATRIOTIC SONG, AND PRAYER: The Salute to Our Flag was led by a patriotic Sy Yuter; our national anthem was sung gloriously by one and the same person; and the Reverend Lee brought things to a thrilling climax with an appeal to Our Maker for Universal Justice and an unbroken string of sunny weekends.
PRESIDENT FULFREE’S REMARKS: President Fulfree, after introducing our guests, informed us of the upcoming Board meeting this week and put in a plug for our soon-to-come Truck Show.
.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND HAPPY THOUGHTS: Geraldine Mahoney distributed--with enormous charm and flair-- sign-up sheets for members’ duties on Truck Show Day. As for Community News, we were told that Briarcliff Blood Day, though not quite as respectable as in years past, was still eminently successful. Zen Eidel rose to announce
that our club is offering six (6) new benches in the Village, each to be inscribed with the names of generous donors; Carl Weiner announced his annual fishing trip, and Gerry Mahoney returned to tell assembled members about her bicycle adventures. There was also mention of the fact that this year President Obama and his family will be holding a Seder. This caused great consternation on the part of Sy Yuter, who was heard to mutter, “Funny, they don’t look Jewish.”
NEXT WEEK: Delighting us on April 24th, will be Gila Zilca, who will speak on--of all things--“The Science of Soap Making.”
OUR SPEAKER TODAY: Today’s speaker was Anthony Radice, who gave a delightful talk on “Rye Playland 2009.”
Mr. Radice opened with a short film on the mass exodus from the city to the suburbs, and the need for entertainment to be provided there. Thus, enter Playland
Playland —the first planned Amusement Park--was founded some 80 years ago and has been a magnet for kids and parents to Rye ever since. The cost to build the Art Deco Park: $5 million. The sponsors: the trolley car people, who stood to profit from providing
transportation to and from the park.
Playland—the first planned amusement park--features seven historic ride, from merry-go-rounds to rollercoasters. In the beginning, there were several accidents, but precautions have been taken since then to assure patrons that at Playland safety always came first. The rides are inspected daily, and there is a “Safety Pyramid” to make sure that safety does indeed prevail.
Playland is also a respected, responsible citizen. It gives back to the community by hiring Westchester residents and through contributing in a variety of ways to the life and prosperity of the county.
Playland has “two-tier pricing” (Residents and non-residents). This year (2009) will feature free entertainment: a “Big Band” and, on Wednesday and Friday evenings, a rousing fireworks display.
It’s a fun-filled way to spend a lazy summer day or evening. Try it. You’ll love it!
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THE DRAWING: The were four (4) winners in this week’s lottery: Zen Eidel was first; the Rev. Lee Carozzi was second; and Playland coffee cups were awarded, as a lagniappe, to two lucky club members. In protest, an empty-handed Bishop John accused lottery officials of fraud, and attempted to stab himself with a plastic fork.
MEETING CONCLUSION: The meeting was adjourned promptly at 1:32 pm, and was marked by Rod Ertischek’s—clad in his merry daredevil costume—asking to be fired from a cannon.
Respectfully submitted by
Recording Secretary, Don Wilde
Today's Attendance:
4/17 - Robert Amsterdam, Barbara Briganti, Lee Carrozzi, Frances Chu, Antonia Conte, Etrusca Cosentino, Zeneth Eidel, Rodney Ertischek, Peter Fulfree, Peter Garth, John Herzog, Rachel Leihbacher, Geraldine Mahoney, Ernest Pacchiana, Fiala Portnoy, Carl Weiner, Donald Wilde, Frances Wills, Elinor Yuter, Sy Yuter
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Friday, April 17th, 2009
TODAY IN HISTORY
On April 17th, 1894, Nikita Khrushchev was born. Happy birthday, Niky, wherever you are!
THOUGHT FOR TODAY.
I.Q. is expandable. Poor children adopted into upper middle class homes, see their I.Q. jump by 12 to 18 points. I.Q.’s have risen sharply over time. Half the population in 1917, would be considered mentally retarded by today’s measurements. Speaking of declines, children’s I.Q. drop or stagnate over summer vacation. Kind of makes you think, doesn’t it?
*******
OPENING CEREMONIES: Our weekly meeting was begun precisely at 12:17 pm, to the sound of trumpets and a lovely lighted-fountain display, outlining the History of Psycho-Therapy.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG, PATRIOTIC SONG, AND PRAYER: The Salute to Our Flag was led by a patriotic Sy Yuter; our national anthem was sung gloriously by one and the same person; and the Reverend Lee brought things to a thrilling climax with an appeal to Our Maker for Universal Justice and an unbroken string of sunny weekends.
PRESIDENT FULFREE’S REMARKS: President Fulfree, after introducing our guests, informed us of the upcoming Board meeting this week and put in a plug for our soon-to-come Truck Show.
.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND HAPPY THOUGHTS: Geraldine Mahoney distributed--with enormous charm and flair-- sign-up sheets for members’ duties on Truck Show Day. As for Community News, we were told that Briarcliff Blood Day, though not quite as respectable as in years past, was still eminently successful. Zen Eidel rose to announce
that our club is offering six (6) new benches in the Village, each to be inscribed with the names of generous donors; Carl Weiner announced his annual fishing trip, and Gerry Mahoney returned to tell assembled members about her bicycle adventures. There was also mention of the fact that this year President Obama and his family will be holding a Seder. This caused great consternation on the part of Sy Yuter, who was heard to mutter, “Funny, they don’t look Jewish.”
NEXT WEEK: Delighting us on April 24th, will be Gila Zilca, who will speak on--of all things--“The Science of Soap Making.”
OUR SPEAKER TODAY: Today’s speaker was Anthony Radice, who gave a delightful talk on “Rye Playland 2009.”
Mr. Radice opened with a short film on the mass exodus from the city to the suburbs, and the need for entertainment to be provided there. Thus, enter Playland
Playland —the first planned Amusement Park--was founded some 80 years ago and has been a magnet for kids and parents to Rye ever since. The cost to build the Art Deco Park: $5 million. The sponsors: the trolley car people, who stood to profit from providing
transportation to and from the park.
Playland—the first planned amusement park--features seven historic ride, from merry-go-rounds to rollercoasters. In the beginning, there were several accidents, but precautions have been taken since then to assure patrons that at Playland safety always came first. The rides are inspected daily, and there is a “Safety Pyramid” to make sure that safety does indeed prevail.
Playland is also a respected, responsible citizen. It gives back to the community by hiring Westchester residents and through contributing in a variety of ways to the life and prosperity of the county.
Playland has “two-tier pricing” (Residents and non-residents). This year (2009) will feature free entertainment: a “Big Band” and, on Wednesday and Friday evenings, a rousing fireworks display.
It’s a fun-filled way to spend a lazy summer day or evening. Try it. You’ll love it!
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THE DRAWING: The were four (4) winners in this week’s lottery: Zen Eidel was first; the Rev. Lee Carozzi was second; and Playland coffee cups were awarded, as a lagniappe, to two lucky club members. In protest, an empty-handed Bishop John accused lottery officials of fraud, and attempted to stab himself with a plastic fork.
MEETING CONCLUSION: The meeting was adjourned promptly at 1:32 pm, and was marked by Rod Ertischek’s—clad in his merry daredevil costume—asking to be fired from a cannon.
Respectfully submitted by
Recording Secretary, Don Wilde
Today's Attendance:
4/17 - Robert Amsterdam, Barbara Briganti, Lee Carrozzi, Frances Chu, Antonia Conte, Etrusca Cosentino, Zeneth Eidel, Rodney Ertischek, Peter Fulfree, Peter Garth, John Herzog, Rachel Leihbacher, Geraldine Mahoney, Ernest Pacchiana, Fiala Portnoy, Carl Weiner, Donald Wilde, Frances Wills, Elinor Yuter, Sy Yuter
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