Rotarians, LUNCH will be at SQUIRES this Friday, July 3, 09 at NOON. - Ernie
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
BRIARCLIFF MANOR ROTARY CLUB MEETING - 6/26/09
1.5 billion of the world’s people live on less than a dollar a day.
And you think you have it bad.
THEY MIGHT HAVE SAID IT!
“I plead guilty with an explanation.”
Joseph Stalin, Genghis Khan, and Quasimodo
^^^
OPENING OF THE MEETING: Our meeting was official opened at 12:20 pm by our outgoing President, Mr. Peter Fulfree, with our Weekly Parade of the Virgins.
THE OPENING CEREMONIES: The Salute to Our Flag was led by Bob Maher, Sy hosted, par excellence, the singing of our National Anthem, and things were brought to a stirring climax with Reverend Lee’s appeal to the Almighty for remission of our sins. .
.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS, HAPPY THOUGHTS, AND MEMBERS’ INSIGHTFUL OBSERVATIONS: Peter Fulfree’s reign as Outgoing President got off to a bitter-sweet start, as, smiling sadly, he stepped to the podium and called for Community News. The call was answered by Gerry Mahoney, who gave thanks for Briarcliff Rotary’s annual party. Then, the Briarcliff’s Ambulance Corp’s successful drill, in cooperation with Briarcliff’s swimming-pool lifeguards, was hailed as a noteworthy success. We were given a reminder of the Biathalon, which will take place this coming Sunday, starting at 7:30 am. In addition we were told that next week’s Briarcliff Rotary meeting will take place at Squire’s, and that “Cookie” Consentino will flee to Italy for the summer, with a wish for us of nothing but good. Zen Ediel then rose, shamelessly and to a round of hisses, to gloat over his and Ernie Pacchiana’s recent tennis triumph over Mighty Bob Maher and Poor Little Don Wilde. The FBI is currently conducting a review of the match.
.
NEXT WEEK: Our speaker next week will be nobody. (Remember, we are gathering at
Squire’s.)
THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER: Today’s featured speaker was Mr. Martin Englehart, who delivered an excellent speech concerned the outstanding effort of the Ossining Food Pantry in combating hunger brought on by poverty.
Mr. Englehart described the growing need for food aid for Ossining’s working poor.. (He said there were some recipients in Briarcliff, but graciously declined to identify them.)
The Food Pantry survives on a yearly budget of $325,000, which is not nearly enough to fulfill the Food Pantry mission, were it not for outside help. (Shop-Rite is a major food contributor, offering food discounts, St. Teresa’s is a prominent sponsor, and a Marymount priest contributes vegetables from his garden.)
Baskets of food are distributed to some 1,000 people a week: two baskets of food for those with large families, one basket for single recipients.
Mr. Englehart outlined some of the safeguards put in place by the Food Pantry. Before
distributing food, an interview takes place, at which time residency and yearly income of the recipients is disclosed. Strict verification of eligibility is observed through established I.D.’s.
:It was an inspiring talk, one delivered with pride and passion. Thank you, Mr. Englehart, for all your good work.
####
THE DRAWING: The first lottery winner was awarded a discount on a trip to Bermuda.
The second lottery winner--as I recall, and there was some confusion on this matter—got permanent possession of the first winner.
Bishop John, in a fit of pique, immediately ex-communicated both parties.
MEETING CONCLUSION: The meeting ended promptly at 1:30, with a brilliant display of fireworks and Zen Eidels’s apology for his extremely rude speech.
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6/26 Attendance - Robert Amsterdam, Frances Chu, Antonia Conte, Etrusca Cosentino, Zachary Cosentino, Dean Dykeman, Zenith Eidel, Peter Fulltree, Peter Garth, Rachel Leihbacher, Shelley Lotter, Robert Maher,Geraldine Mahoney, Ernest Pacchiana, Paul Rosen, Mark Seiden, Donald Wilde, Elinor Yuter, Sy Yuter
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And you think you have it bad.
THEY MIGHT HAVE SAID IT!
“I plead guilty with an explanation.”
Joseph Stalin, Genghis Khan, and Quasimodo
^^^
OPENING OF THE MEETING: Our meeting was official opened at 12:20 pm by our outgoing President, Mr. Peter Fulfree, with our Weekly Parade of the Virgins.
THE OPENING CEREMONIES: The Salute to Our Flag was led by Bob Maher, Sy hosted, par excellence, the singing of our National Anthem, and things were brought to a stirring climax with Reverend Lee’s appeal to the Almighty for remission of our sins. .
.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS, HAPPY THOUGHTS, AND MEMBERS’ INSIGHTFUL OBSERVATIONS: Peter Fulfree’s reign as Outgoing President got off to a bitter-sweet start, as, smiling sadly, he stepped to the podium and called for Community News. The call was answered by Gerry Mahoney, who gave thanks for Briarcliff Rotary’s annual party. Then, the Briarcliff’s Ambulance Corp’s successful drill, in cooperation with Briarcliff’s swimming-pool lifeguards, was hailed as a noteworthy success. We were given a reminder of the Biathalon, which will take place this coming Sunday, starting at 7:30 am. In addition we were told that next week’s Briarcliff Rotary meeting will take place at Squire’s, and that “Cookie” Consentino will flee to Italy for the summer, with a wish for us of nothing but good. Zen Ediel then rose, shamelessly and to a round of hisses, to gloat over his and Ernie Pacchiana’s recent tennis triumph over Mighty Bob Maher and Poor Little Don Wilde. The FBI is currently conducting a review of the match.
.
NEXT WEEK: Our speaker next week will be nobody. (Remember, we are gathering at
Squire’s.)
THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER: Today’s featured speaker was Mr. Martin Englehart, who delivered an excellent speech concerned the outstanding effort of the Ossining Food Pantry in combating hunger brought on by poverty.
Mr. Englehart described the growing need for food aid for Ossining’s working poor.. (He said there were some recipients in Briarcliff, but graciously declined to identify them.)
The Food Pantry survives on a yearly budget of $325,000, which is not nearly enough to fulfill the Food Pantry mission, were it not for outside help. (Shop-Rite is a major food contributor, offering food discounts, St. Teresa’s is a prominent sponsor, and a Marymount priest contributes vegetables from his garden.)
Baskets of food are distributed to some 1,000 people a week: two baskets of food for those with large families, one basket for single recipients.
Mr. Englehart outlined some of the safeguards put in place by the Food Pantry. Before
distributing food, an interview takes place, at which time residency and yearly income of the recipients is disclosed. Strict verification of eligibility is observed through established I.D.’s.
:It was an inspiring talk, one delivered with pride and passion. Thank you, Mr. Englehart, for all your good work.
####
THE DRAWING: The first lottery winner was awarded a discount on a trip to Bermuda.
The second lottery winner--as I recall, and there was some confusion on this matter—got permanent possession of the first winner.
Bishop John, in a fit of pique, immediately ex-communicated both parties.
MEETING CONCLUSION: The meeting ended promptly at 1:30, with a brilliant display of fireworks and Zen Eidels’s apology for his extremely rude speech.
###
6/26 Attendance - Robert Amsterdam, Frances Chu, Antonia Conte, Etrusca Cosentino, Zachary Cosentino, Dean Dykeman, Zenith Eidel, Peter Fulltree, Peter Garth, Rachel Leihbacher, Shelley Lotter, Robert Maher,Geraldine Mahoney, Ernest Pacchiana, Paul Rosen, Mark Seiden, Donald Wilde, Elinor Yuter, Sy Yuter
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Friday, June 26, 2009
From Sy Yuter
BRIARCLIFF MANOR ROTARY PROGRAM
JULY
3 *Roundtable at Squires
10 *History of Briarcliff Boy Scouts - Joe Lalak
17 *How to Stay Alive On Roads - Anna Wyganowska
19 *Rotary Fellowship Jewish Banquet
24 *St. Christopher Art Festival - Dr. Bob Maher
31 Universal Health Care Debate - Keith Safian, CEO Phelps Hospital
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JULY
3 *Roundtable at Squires
10 *History of Briarcliff Boy Scouts - Joe Lalak
17 *How to Stay Alive On Roads - Anna Wyganowska
19 *Rotary Fellowship Jewish Banquet
24 *St. Christopher Art Festival - Dr. Bob Maher
31 Universal Health Care Debate - Keith Safian, CEO Phelps Hospital
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
From Shelley Lotter
Hello everyone -
Just a reminder about the big community BBQ on Thursday. Here's a clip from this week's Community News Bulletin:
The Club at Briarcliff Manor, a luxury senior living community under development, was proud to sponsor the Opening Celebration of the new Briarcliff Manor Library and Community Center; and on Thursday, June 25th from 2:00pm-7:00pm, The Club will once again sponsor a community event this time at the site of The Club at Briarcliff Manor on Scarborough Road.
Mayor Vescio and the Board of Trustees will be there at 5:30 pm for a Ceremonial Groundbreaking for the new Village Ballfield. The Club is hosting a Community BBQ and will be providing tours of the site for community members as well as those who may be interested in moving into the Club at Briarcliff Manor. Please take a moment to view the attached flyer to learn more details about this exciting community event. Please RSVP to Jill Goodwin at 923-4050. Hope you can attend next Thursday!
I've attached a flyer for the event, and you can call me if you have questions; but please RSVP to Jill Goodwin in our office at 923-4050 if you can make it. Thanks!
Shelley
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Just a reminder about the big community BBQ on Thursday. Here's a clip from this week's Community News Bulletin:
The Club at Briarcliff Manor, a luxury senior living community under development, was proud to sponsor the Opening Celebration of the new Briarcliff Manor Library and Community Center; and on Thursday, June 25th from 2:00pm-7:00pm, The Club will once again sponsor a community event this time at the site of The Club at Briarcliff Manor on Scarborough Road.
Mayor Vescio and the Board of Trustees will be there at 5:30 pm for a Ceremonial Groundbreaking for the new Village Ballfield. The Club is hosting a Community BBQ and will be providing tours of the site for community members as well as those who may be interested in moving into the Club at Briarcliff Manor. Please take a moment to view the attached flyer to learn more details about this exciting community event. Please RSVP to Jill Goodwin at 923-4050. Hope you can attend next Thursday!
I've attached a flyer for the event, and you can call me if you have questions; but please RSVP to Jill Goodwin in our office at 923-4050 if you can make it. Thanks!
Shelley
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
BRIARCLIFF MANOR ROTARY CLUB MEETING - 6/19/09 by Don Wilde
BRIARCLIFF MANOR ROTARY CLUB MEETING
June 19th, 2009
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
(Bet you didn’t know this!)
On June 19th, 1978, Ian Botham became the first cricketeer in history to score a century and take 8 wickets in one inning of a Test match….Wow!!
TODAY’S QUOTE
.”Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
--Dalai Lama
*******
OPENING OF THE MEETING: Our meeting was official opened at 12:20 pm, with our
Weekly Parade of the Virgins.
THE OPENING CEREMONIES: The Salute to Our Flag was led by the bedazzling-clad Don Wilde, Sy Yuter hosted the singing of our National Anthem beautifully, and things were brought to a dizzying climax with Paul Rosen’s heartfelt appeal to the Almighty. .
.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS, HAPPY THOUGHTS, AND MEMBERS’ INSIGHTFUL OBSERVATIONS: Mark Seiden’s reign as new president got off to a roaring start, as he stepped to the podium and reminded Club members to sign in every week and wear their identifying badges. (Thank God! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve addressed Ernie Pacchiana as “Zen.”) This was followed Bob Maher’r rising and thanking Briarcliff Rotary members for their generous donation to his school’s St.Christopher’s Art Exhibit. Dean Dykeman then introduced his friend and colleague, and Frances Chu followed suit by introducing her guest Sean Curry, VP of Chase Investment Services Corp. New President Seiden then came back to remind us that Briarcliff Rotary has two cards: one outlining the goals of Rotary, the other a Guest Card—and that we should use them in recruiting new members.
.
NEXT WEEK: Our speaker next week will be Mr. Martin Engelhart, who will explain the inner workings and goals of the Ossining Food Pantry.
THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER: Today’s featured speaker was Sav-A-Tree’s Dean Dykeman,
who spoke knowledgeably on the subject of “When Bad Things Happen To Good Trees.”
We’ve come a long way from barefoot boys innocently swinging on the branches of mighty oaks. Today, Dean pointed out, homeowners unwittingly do a host of things that hasten the death of trees on their property. Chief among them:
(1) Planting trees in burlap bags. An absolute no-no.
(2) Keeping trees from growing by surrounding them with too much mulch.
(3)
(4) Circling tree roots improperly
(5) Use a root excavator to blow out things not needed.
(6) Planting trees in pots
(7) Attaching ropes and/or cables to trees. (Screws for a hammock are OK.)
(8) Improper pruning.
(9) Dangerous neglect
(10) Fatally injuring a tree by building a tree house around it. (Oh! Oh!)
(11) Panting trees where they should not be planted (too near the house)
(12) And host of other tree-mistakes too numerous and gruesome to mention.
It was a most helpful talk, well-delivered and much appreciated.
Thank you, new member Dykeman!
###
THE DRAWING: The first lottery winner was Bishop John, who, before the drawing,
rose to his feet to announce that had grown weary of providing a bridge between our world and The Eternal, tired of aiding our starved little souls in our long march towards Salvation, and increasingly reluctant to provide us with aid in defining Life’s Purpose—and that he intended to retire to the desert and live life as a sandy hermit, if he failed to win the drawing today.
He won.
The second lottery winner was Peter Garth, who said nothing. He simply grabbed the money and ran.
MEETING CONCLUSION: Our meeting was adjourned at 1:32 pm and was marked by Paul Rosen’s conclusion of the routine he left unfinished at our recent Rotary Installation Dinner.
Submitted by
Recording Secretary, Don Wilde
6/19'09 Attendance - Frances Chu, Antonia Conte, Etrusca Cosentino, Zachary Cosentino, Dean Dykeman, Zenith Eidel, Rodney Ertischek, Marie Fusey, Peter Garth, John Herzog, Robert Maher, Geraldine Mahoney, Ernest Pacchiana, Fiala Portnoy, Paul Rosen, Mark Seiden, Carl Weiner, Donald Wilde, Elinor Yuter, Sy Yuter
June 19th, 2009
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
(Bet you didn’t know this!)
On June 19th, 1978, Ian Botham became the first cricketeer in history to score a century and take 8 wickets in one inning of a Test match….Wow!!
TODAY’S QUOTE
.”Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
--Dalai Lama
*******
OPENING OF THE MEETING: Our meeting was official opened at 12:20 pm, with our
Weekly Parade of the Virgins.
THE OPENING CEREMONIES: The Salute to Our Flag was led by the bedazzling-clad Don Wilde, Sy Yuter hosted the singing of our National Anthem beautifully, and things were brought to a dizzying climax with Paul Rosen’s heartfelt appeal to the Almighty. .
.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS, HAPPY THOUGHTS, AND MEMBERS’ INSIGHTFUL OBSERVATIONS: Mark Seiden’s reign as new president got off to a roaring start, as he stepped to the podium and reminded Club members to sign in every week and wear their identifying badges. (Thank God! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve addressed Ernie Pacchiana as “Zen.”) This was followed Bob Maher’r rising and thanking Briarcliff Rotary members for their generous donation to his school’s St.Christopher’s Art Exhibit. Dean Dykeman then introduced his friend and colleague, and Frances Chu followed suit by introducing her guest Sean Curry, VP of Chase Investment Services Corp. New President Seiden then came back to remind us that Briarcliff Rotary has two cards: one outlining the goals of Rotary, the other a Guest Card—and that we should use them in recruiting new members.
.
NEXT WEEK: Our speaker next week will be Mr. Martin Engelhart, who will explain the inner workings and goals of the Ossining Food Pantry.
THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER: Today’s featured speaker was Sav-A-Tree’s Dean Dykeman,
who spoke knowledgeably on the subject of “When Bad Things Happen To Good Trees.”
We’ve come a long way from barefoot boys innocently swinging on the branches of mighty oaks. Today, Dean pointed out, homeowners unwittingly do a host of things that hasten the death of trees on their property. Chief among them:
(1) Planting trees in burlap bags. An absolute no-no.
(2) Keeping trees from growing by surrounding them with too much mulch.
(3)
(4) Circling tree roots improperly
(5) Use a root excavator to blow out things not needed.
(6) Planting trees in pots
(7) Attaching ropes and/or cables to trees. (Screws for a hammock are OK.)
(8) Improper pruning.
(9) Dangerous neglect
(10) Fatally injuring a tree by building a tree house around it. (Oh! Oh!)
(11) Panting trees where they should not be planted (too near the house)
(12) And host of other tree-mistakes too numerous and gruesome to mention.
It was a most helpful talk, well-delivered and much appreciated.
Thank you, new member Dykeman!
###
THE DRAWING: The first lottery winner was Bishop John, who, before the drawing,
rose to his feet to announce that had grown weary of providing a bridge between our world and The Eternal, tired of aiding our starved little souls in our long march towards Salvation, and increasingly reluctant to provide us with aid in defining Life’s Purpose—and that he intended to retire to the desert and live life as a sandy hermit, if he failed to win the drawing today.
He won.
The second lottery winner was Peter Garth, who said nothing. He simply grabbed the money and ran.
MEETING CONCLUSION: Our meeting was adjourned at 1:32 pm and was marked by Paul Rosen’s conclusion of the routine he left unfinished at our recent Rotary Installation Dinner.
Submitted by
Recording Secretary, Don Wilde
6/19'09 Attendance - Frances Chu, Antonia Conte, Etrusca Cosentino, Zachary Cosentino, Dean Dykeman, Zenith Eidel, Rodney Ertischek, Marie Fusey, Peter Garth, John Herzog, Robert Maher, Geraldine Mahoney, Ernest Pacchiana, Fiala Portnoy, Paul Rosen, Mark Seiden, Carl Weiner, Donald Wilde, Elinor Yuter, Sy Yuter
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
BMRC FELLOWSHIP JEWISH BANQUET - by Sy Yuter
BRIARCLIFF MANOR ROTARY CLUB
FELLOWSHIP JEWISH BANQUET
SUNDAY July 19, 2009, 6:00
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS BISTRO
Felafel
Chicken Soup with Matzoh Balls
Chopped Liver with Challah
Gefilte Fish with Challah
Smoked Salmon with Apple Sour Cream
Brisket Tsimmes with Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Prunes and Apricots
Stuffed Cabbage with Potato Pancakes and Applesauce
Veal Meatloaf, Noodle Pudding
Tabouli Salad, Green Vegetable
Cheese Blintzes with Sour Cream and Jam
Coconut Macaroons
Honey Cake with Lemon Curd
Sponge Cake
Soft Beverages incl. Cel-Ray, Coffee and Tea
COST: $30 including tax and tip per person, Cash bar
Reservations: Dr. Sy Yuter, Program Chair, 914-762-0111, scyuter@computer.net
Send checks payable to CASH to Dr. Sy Yuter at
407 Cedar Dr. W., Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
Directions: www.theheightsbistro.com, 334 Underhill Ave,
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, 914-962-3777
FELLOWSHIP JEWISH BANQUET
SUNDAY July 19, 2009, 6:00
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS BISTRO
Felafel
Chicken Soup with Matzoh Balls
Chopped Liver with Challah
Gefilte Fish with Challah
Smoked Salmon with Apple Sour Cream
Brisket Tsimmes with Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Prunes and Apricots
Stuffed Cabbage with Potato Pancakes and Applesauce
Veal Meatloaf, Noodle Pudding
Tabouli Salad, Green Vegetable
Cheese Blintzes with Sour Cream and Jam
Coconut Macaroons
Honey Cake with Lemon Curd
Sponge Cake
Soft Beverages incl. Cel-Ray, Coffee and Tea
COST: $30 including tax and tip per person, Cash bar
Reservations: Dr. Sy Yuter, Program Chair, 914-762-0111, scyuter@computer.net
Send checks payable to CASH to Dr. Sy Yuter at
407 Cedar Dr. W., Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
Directions: www.theheightsbistro.com, 334 Underhill Ave,
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, 914-962-3777
Saturday, June 13, 2009
BRIARCLIFF MANOR ROTARY CLUB MEETING - 6/12/09 by Don Wilde
BRIARCLIFF MANOR ROTARY CLUB MEETING
June 12th, 2009
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
On June 12th, in the year 1962, three convicts used spoons to dig their way out of Alcatraz.
(Now I ask you, where else can you gather valuable information like this?)
TODAY’S QUOTE
If we do nothing to make a difference, the world will never change.
--A very wise anonymous gentleman
*******
OPENING OF THE MEETING: Our meeting was official opened at 12:19 pm on the dot, to the sound of trumpets and glockenspiel..
THE OPENING CEREMONIES: The Salute to Our Flag was led by brother Sy Yuter.
Mr. Yuter also led the assembled members in the singing of our National Anthem. Bishop John put the capper on things with a glorious appeal to Our Maker for His blessings on our Club.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS, HAPPY THOUGHTS, AND MEMBERS’ INSIGHTFUL OBSERVATIONS: Our meeting got off to a roaring start when newly-elected President
Seiden urged each of us to bring into our Club a new, worthy member or members. To aid us in this endeavor, he handed out cards outlining the purpose and goals of Rotary,
and asked us to leave the cards with those persons we thought deserving of membership in our Club. Mr. Seiden then went on to warmly welcome Dean Dykeman into the Briarcliff Rotary
It is obvious that we will thrive under President Seiden’s leadership. Bravo, Mark!
NEXT WEEK: Our speaker next week will be the afore-mentioned Sav-A-Tree’s Dean Dykeman, who will fill us in on the solution to “Good Tree Problems.”
THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER: Today we had not one, but two guest speakers: Phelps Hospital nurse, Veronica Molina and Patricia Flood Griffin, Coordinator of the Nursing
Promise Scholarship Program at the hospital.
Their subject: “How Rotary Helped Me.”
First up, was Nurse Veronica Molina, who thanked us for the financial aid we provided her and then lunched into a description of the Nursing Program and her duties in the Phelps Emergency Room.
Needless to say, they are enormous. And, even though she was too modest to say so, she obviously performs each of them with professionalism and humanity.
Ms. Molina was followed to the podium by Patricia Flood Griffin, Coordinator of the Nursing Promise Scholarship Program, who also thanked us for our financial aid. Ms. Griffin spoke about the nursing shortage in the United States and particularly in Westchester County (In 10 years, N.Y. State will need 100,000 nurses!) But she has high hopes: young women with a dream are increasingly interested in nursing as a profession. Young men are, too. Both sexes, she pointed out, are recruited through personal contacts, word-of-mouth appeals and advertisements in newspapers.
Ms. Molina was particularly concerned about the increasing age of hospital nurses; the average age today is a troubling fifty-five. The base pay: about $50,000.
There was an interesting question from the audience. Bob Amsterdam, who has a dentistry connection to Phelps, asked why, if there was a nursing shortage, Phelps nurses were being laid off. Ms. Griffin provided him with an explanation.
Altogether, it was a most satisfying program. Thank you, Ms. Molina and Ms. Griffin!
###
THE DRAWING: The first lottery winner was Reverend Lee Carozzi; the second winner-
I shudder to tell you—was Bishop John. With winners Reverend Carozzi and Reverend Herzog it had the appearance of an All-Christian affair..
You will be pleased to learn that the matter is currently under investigation by the N.Y. State District Attorney’s office.
MEETING CONCLUSION: The meeting was adjourned at 1:32 pm and was celebrated
by Ernie Pacchiana’s offer to wrestle any female in the club, best two-out-of-three falls.
Submitted by
Recording Secretary, Don Wilde
6/12/09 Attendance - Robert Amsterdam, Lee Carrozzi, Frances Chu, Zachary Cosentino, Dean Dykeman, Rodney Ertischek Marie Fusey, John Herzog, Rachel Leihbacher, Shelley Lotter, Ernest Pacchiana, Vladimir Portnoy, Paul Rosen, Mark Seiden, Donald Wilde, Elinor Yuter, Sy Yuter
Posted by Frances Chu from Bolton, MA
June 12th, 2009
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
On June 12th, in the year 1962, three convicts used spoons to dig their way out of Alcatraz.
(Now I ask you, where else can you gather valuable information like this?)
TODAY’S QUOTE
If we do nothing to make a difference, the world will never change.
--A very wise anonymous gentleman
*******
OPENING OF THE MEETING: Our meeting was official opened at 12:19 pm on the dot, to the sound of trumpets and glockenspiel..
THE OPENING CEREMONIES: The Salute to Our Flag was led by brother Sy Yuter.
Mr. Yuter also led the assembled members in the singing of our National Anthem. Bishop John put the capper on things with a glorious appeal to Our Maker for His blessings on our Club.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS, HAPPY THOUGHTS, AND MEMBERS’ INSIGHTFUL OBSERVATIONS: Our meeting got off to a roaring start when newly-elected President
Seiden urged each of us to bring into our Club a new, worthy member or members. To aid us in this endeavor, he handed out cards outlining the purpose and goals of Rotary,
and asked us to leave the cards with those persons we thought deserving of membership in our Club. Mr. Seiden then went on to warmly welcome Dean Dykeman into the Briarcliff Rotary
It is obvious that we will thrive under President Seiden’s leadership. Bravo, Mark!
NEXT WEEK: Our speaker next week will be the afore-mentioned Sav-A-Tree’s Dean Dykeman, who will fill us in on the solution to “Good Tree Problems.”
THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER: Today we had not one, but two guest speakers: Phelps Hospital nurse, Veronica Molina and Patricia Flood Griffin, Coordinator of the Nursing
Promise Scholarship Program at the hospital.
Their subject: “How Rotary Helped Me.”
First up, was Nurse Veronica Molina, who thanked us for the financial aid we provided her and then lunched into a description of the Nursing Program and her duties in the Phelps Emergency Room.
Needless to say, they are enormous. And, even though she was too modest to say so, she obviously performs each of them with professionalism and humanity.
Ms. Molina was followed to the podium by Patricia Flood Griffin, Coordinator of the Nursing Promise Scholarship Program, who also thanked us for our financial aid. Ms. Griffin spoke about the nursing shortage in the United States and particularly in Westchester County (In 10 years, N.Y. State will need 100,000 nurses!) But she has high hopes: young women with a dream are increasingly interested in nursing as a profession. Young men are, too. Both sexes, she pointed out, are recruited through personal contacts, word-of-mouth appeals and advertisements in newspapers.
Ms. Molina was particularly concerned about the increasing age of hospital nurses; the average age today is a troubling fifty-five. The base pay: about $50,000.
There was an interesting question from the audience. Bob Amsterdam, who has a dentistry connection to Phelps, asked why, if there was a nursing shortage, Phelps nurses were being laid off. Ms. Griffin provided him with an explanation.
Altogether, it was a most satisfying program. Thank you, Ms. Molina and Ms. Griffin!
###
THE DRAWING: The first lottery winner was Reverend Lee Carozzi; the second winner-
I shudder to tell you—was Bishop John. With winners Reverend Carozzi and Reverend Herzog it had the appearance of an All-Christian affair..
You will be pleased to learn that the matter is currently under investigation by the N.Y. State District Attorney’s office.
MEETING CONCLUSION: The meeting was adjourned at 1:32 pm and was celebrated
by Ernie Pacchiana’s offer to wrestle any female in the club, best two-out-of-three falls.
Submitted by
Recording Secretary, Don Wilde
6/12/09 Attendance - Robert Amsterdam, Lee Carrozzi, Frances Chu, Zachary Cosentino, Dean Dykeman, Rodney Ertischek Marie Fusey, John Herzog, Rachel Leihbacher, Shelley Lotter, Ernest Pacchiana, Vladimir Portnoy, Paul Rosen, Mark Seiden, Donald Wilde, Elinor Yuter, Sy Yuter
Posted by Frances Chu from Bolton, MA
Saturday, June 6, 2009
BRIARCLIFF MANOR ROTARY CLUB MEETING 6/5/09 by Don Wilde
BRIARCLIFF MANOR ROTARY CLUB MEETING
June 5th, 2009
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
On June 5th, 1819, John Couch Adams was born. Mr. Adams, the English astronomer, went on to become--as you are well aware--the co-discoverer of the planet Neptune.
COMPLETELY USELESS INFORMATION
(Who knows? Someday it may come in handy)
Definition of PURLICUE:
The space between the extended forefinger and the thumb.
*******
NOTICE!!!
Our annual Installation Dinner will take place this coming Tuesday evening, June 9th.. The place: Amalfi’s Restaurant. The time: 6 PM.
********
OPENING OF THE MEETING: Our weekly meeting was opened precisely at 12:16 pm in response to the clamoring of a large number of restless club members. Incoming President, Mark Seiden did the honors; our current President was indisposed.
THE OPENING CEREMONIES: The Salute to Our Flag was led by a super-patriotic Marie Fuesy; our national anthem was rendered lustily by Sy Yuter--the Rotary Robin; and Paul Rosen concluded this portion of our program with an inspiring appeal to Our Maker for better weather..
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS, HAPPY THOUGHTS, AND MEMBERS’ INSIGHTFUL OBSERVATIONS: Mark Seiden welcomed new Rotary member, Dean Dykman, who was rewarded with a round of applause, and then showed off his Rotary bracelet to the Ooohs! and Ahhhs! Of the assembled members.
Bishop John followed with a reminder of the upcoming Tour of Homes, Marie Fuesy followed with thanks to Frances Chu for “a wonderful Asian Festival”, and Sy Yuter
saluted Bob Amsterdam on his return from Israel. Frances Chu tipped her hat to Marie for her compliment on the successful Festival and noted that, thanks to fine weather, the Festival drew some 6,000 attendees. Mark Seiden announced that Briarcliff Rotary is bringing back the Wizards basketball team, as a fundraiser in November (Last year we cleared $6,000!) And Paul Rosen showered his children with compliments for producing such marvelous grandchildren for wife Clare and him.
NEXT WEEK: Our speaker next week will be Phelps Hospital nurse, Veronica Molina, whose subject will be “How Rotary Helped Me.”
THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER: Our speaker today was Mr. Seth Leitman, who spoke to us
engagingly on the subject of “How Green Saves Energy.”
Mr. Letiman distributed hand-outs and then proceeded to suggesting various money-saving tips on house-heating and house-airconditioning:
His advice on avoiding heating the outside:
Insulation: By insulating the attic, homeowners can save 20 to 30% in heating
expenses year-round;
Weatherization: Plug up other home air-leaks and you’ll save tons of money. Spend
$200 and you’ll save thousands;
Seal up doors and windows: Stop doors and windows from “leaking” and. in addition
to staying warm and cozy, you’ll realize a king’s ransom in heating-cost savings;
Programmable Thermostats: Keep the thermostat at a reasonable level and you’ll
save yourself a bundle—especially when you’re away from home.
His advice on cooling your house during those dog days: Keep your windows open,
or install an efficient central air-conditioning system. A system’s SEER (Seasonal
Energy Efficiency Ratio) measures energy efficiency. A qualified airconditioning
professional will make certain that your home’s SEER is set just right for your family’s comfort. (He noted that the Hollywood actor, Larry Hagman, had an efficient central airconditioning system installed, with a SEER system, and his cooling bill was practically nothing.)
It was an excellent talk, chockfull of money-saving advice. Thank you, Mr. Seitman.
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THE DRAWING: The first lottery winner was Bishop John (YAY!!); the second winner,
Vladimir. (Well, it’s about time!)
The good Bishop promptly took back his assertion that lotteries were a Sin and an abomination in the eyes of the Lord, and that he (Bishop John, not the Almighty) had decided against entering a monastery.
MEETING CONCLUSION: The meeting was adjourned at 1:32 pm to the sound of lengthy cheering and loud, ear-splitting foot-stomping.
Submitted by
Recording Secretary, Don Wilde
6/5 Attendance - Robert Amsterdam, Frances Chu, Antonia Conte, Etrusca Cosentino, Zachary Cosentino, Dean Dykeman, Rodney Ertischek Marie Fusey, John Herzog, Rachel Leihbacher, Shelley Lotter, Robert Maher, Geraldine Mahoney, Ernest Pacchiana, Fiala Portnoy, Paul Rosen, Mark Seiden, Ken-Ichi Shimazu, Donald Wilde, Frances Wills, Elinor Yuter, Sy Yuter
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June 5th, 2009
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
On June 5th, 1819, John Couch Adams was born. Mr. Adams, the English astronomer, went on to become--as you are well aware--the co-discoverer of the planet Neptune.
COMPLETELY USELESS INFORMATION
(Who knows? Someday it may come in handy)
Definition of PURLICUE:
The space between the extended forefinger and the thumb.
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NOTICE!!!
Our annual Installation Dinner will take place this coming Tuesday evening, June 9th.. The place: Amalfi’s Restaurant. The time: 6 PM.
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OPENING OF THE MEETING: Our weekly meeting was opened precisely at 12:16 pm in response to the clamoring of a large number of restless club members. Incoming President, Mark Seiden did the honors; our current President was indisposed.
THE OPENING CEREMONIES: The Salute to Our Flag was led by a super-patriotic Marie Fuesy; our national anthem was rendered lustily by Sy Yuter--the Rotary Robin; and Paul Rosen concluded this portion of our program with an inspiring appeal to Our Maker for better weather..
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS, HAPPY THOUGHTS, AND MEMBERS’ INSIGHTFUL OBSERVATIONS: Mark Seiden welcomed new Rotary member, Dean Dykman, who was rewarded with a round of applause, and then showed off his Rotary bracelet to the Ooohs! and Ahhhs! Of the assembled members.
Bishop John followed with a reminder of the upcoming Tour of Homes, Marie Fuesy followed with thanks to Frances Chu for “a wonderful Asian Festival”, and Sy Yuter
saluted Bob Amsterdam on his return from Israel. Frances Chu tipped her hat to Marie for her compliment on the successful Festival and noted that, thanks to fine weather, the Festival drew some 6,000 attendees. Mark Seiden announced that Briarcliff Rotary is bringing back the Wizards basketball team, as a fundraiser in November (Last year we cleared $6,000!) And Paul Rosen showered his children with compliments for producing such marvelous grandchildren for wife Clare and him.
NEXT WEEK: Our speaker next week will be Phelps Hospital nurse, Veronica Molina, whose subject will be “How Rotary Helped Me.”
THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER: Our speaker today was Mr. Seth Leitman, who spoke to us
engagingly on the subject of “How Green Saves Energy.”
Mr. Letiman distributed hand-outs and then proceeded to suggesting various money-saving tips on house-heating and house-airconditioning:
His advice on avoiding heating the outside:
Insulation: By insulating the attic, homeowners can save 20 to 30% in heating
expenses year-round;
Weatherization: Plug up other home air-leaks and you’ll save tons of money. Spend
$200 and you’ll save thousands;
Seal up doors and windows: Stop doors and windows from “leaking” and. in addition
to staying warm and cozy, you’ll realize a king’s ransom in heating-cost savings;
Programmable Thermostats: Keep the thermostat at a reasonable level and you’ll
save yourself a bundle—especially when you’re away from home.
His advice on cooling your house during those dog days: Keep your windows open,
or install an efficient central air-conditioning system. A system’s SEER (Seasonal
Energy Efficiency Ratio) measures energy efficiency. A qualified airconditioning
professional will make certain that your home’s SEER is set just right for your family’s comfort. (He noted that the Hollywood actor, Larry Hagman, had an efficient central airconditioning system installed, with a SEER system, and his cooling bill was practically nothing.)
It was an excellent talk, chockfull of money-saving advice. Thank you, Mr. Seitman.
.
###
THE DRAWING: The first lottery winner was Bishop John (YAY!!); the second winner,
Vladimir. (Well, it’s about time!)
The good Bishop promptly took back his assertion that lotteries were a Sin and an abomination in the eyes of the Lord, and that he (Bishop John, not the Almighty) had decided against entering a monastery.
MEETING CONCLUSION: The meeting was adjourned at 1:32 pm to the sound of lengthy cheering and loud, ear-splitting foot-stomping.
Submitted by
Recording Secretary, Don Wilde
6/5 Attendance - Robert Amsterdam, Frances Chu, Antonia Conte, Etrusca Cosentino, Zachary Cosentino, Dean Dykeman, Rodney Ertischek Marie Fusey, John Herzog, Rachel Leihbacher, Shelley Lotter, Robert Maher, Geraldine Mahoney, Ernest Pacchiana, Fiala Portnoy, Paul Rosen, Mark Seiden, Ken-Ichi Shimazu, Donald Wilde, Frances Wills, Elinor Yuter, Sy Yuter
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
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Monday, June 1, 2009
BM Library Outdoor Fair/Party For the kids - 6/25/09
Hey All,
On Thursday, June 25th - from 3-5 we will be having our annual outdoor fair/party for the kids. This is the sign up for summer reading- celebrate school ending extravaganza!
Its the last day of school and Rotarians have always helped us out... Carl- you up for cotton candy duty, again, How about a popcorn popper? Zen- face painting?
Let me know if you are able to be on our team for the afternoon.
Thanks
Gerry
Geraldine S. Mahoney Library Director
Briarcliff Manor Public Library
914-733-3610
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On Thursday, June 25th - from 3-5 we will be having our annual outdoor fair/party for the kids. This is the sign up for summer reading- celebrate school ending extravaganza!
Its the last day of school and Rotarians have always helped us out... Carl- you up for cotton candy duty, again, How about a popcorn popper? Zen- face painting?
Let me know if you are able to be on our team for the afternoon.
Thanks
Gerry
Geraldine S. Mahoney Library Director
Briarcliff Manor Public Library
914-733-3610
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