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.
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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.
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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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