BRIARCRIER
April 22, 2011 Friday at 12:00, Squires Restaurant, Briarcliff Manor NY ROTARY CLUB
TODAY IN HISTORY
1970 - Millions of Americans concerned about the environment observed the first Earth Day
ROTARIANS AT SQUIRES -
Rachel Leihbacher
Sy Yuter
Elinor Yuter
Peter Garth
Dean Dykeman
Frances Chu
Ken Shimazu
Paul Rosen
Donald Wilde
Bob Amsterdam
Ernie Pacchianna
Zach Cosentino
Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter
FRIDAY MEETING AT RECREATION BUILDING
Briarcliff High School Interact Club
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
BRIARCRIER 4/15/11 - by Dr. S. C. Yuter
April 15, 2011 Friday at 12:15, Recreation Building, Briarcliff Manor NY ROTARY CLUB
TODAY IN HISTORY
April 15, 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln died, nine hours after being shot by John Wilkes Booth at the Ford's theater in Washington.
MEETING LEADER - Dean Dykeman
PLEDGE - Dean Dykeman PATRIOTIC SONG - Sy Yuter PRAYER - Bishop John
HAPPY THOUGHTS - Bishop John - Happy Passover to all; Dean Dykeman - daughter starred in college play; Shelley - 8 puppies.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - Happy Birthday Sy, 39 again; Rachel - blood drive being held at the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department on April 23rd from 9 - 1; Friday meeting, April 22nd is at Squires due to Good Friday.
SPEAKER AND SUBJECT - Ken Shimazu - Update From Tokyo.
SUMMARY OF TALK
Looking relaxed and leaning against the podium, Ken described returning from his trip to Tokyo since the earthquake and Tsunami tragedy. He admitted that as a child the earthquakes scared him and maybe even caused his premature grey hair. He enjoyed the bullet train from Osaka to southern mostl Japan. The stoic personality of the Japanese people has prevented them from looting or line jumping during food distribution.. There are still numbers of after quakes felt even in Tokyo. There is an alert system through which citizens are warned when an earthquake is coming but not how forceful it will be. Ken stayed on the 12th floor of a hotel and felt very safe even when sways were felt due to a very strict building code there. He was impressed by the dedicated actions of civil servants there, policemen, firefighters, teachers and government workers, etc. The displaced people were housed in school gyms and teachers dealt with nervous people dealing with all the stress even though teachers themselves were affected by the quakes and tsunami. . This Tsunami was the biggest in the history of Japan. His help is commendable.
FRIDAY MEETING AT SQUIRES
Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter
DISCUSSION - We all agree that:
Ten things to learn from Japan-
1. THE CALM
Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.
2. THE DIGNITY
Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.
3. THE ABILITY
The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.
4. THE GRACE
People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.
5. THE ORDER
No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.
6. THE SACRIFICE
Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?
7. THE TENDERNESS
Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.
8. THE TRAINING
The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.
9. THE MEDIA
They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.
10. THE CONSCIENCE
When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly.
http://franceschusblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/japan-rest-of-world-have-to-learn-from.html
Ken is going to go back to Japan for another visit in May again.
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TODAY IN HISTORY
April 15, 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln died, nine hours after being shot by John Wilkes Booth at the Ford's theater in Washington.
MEETING LEADER - Dean Dykeman
PLEDGE - Dean Dykeman PATRIOTIC SONG - Sy Yuter PRAYER - Bishop John
HAPPY THOUGHTS - Bishop John - Happy Passover to all; Dean Dykeman - daughter starred in college play; Shelley - 8 puppies.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - Happy Birthday Sy, 39 again; Rachel - blood drive being held at the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department on April 23rd from 9 - 1; Friday meeting, April 22nd is at Squires due to Good Friday.
SPEAKER AND SUBJECT - Ken Shimazu - Update From Tokyo.
SUMMARY OF TALK
Looking relaxed and leaning against the podium, Ken described returning from his trip to Tokyo since the earthquake and Tsunami tragedy. He admitted that as a child the earthquakes scared him and maybe even caused his premature grey hair. He enjoyed the bullet train from Osaka to southern mostl Japan. The stoic personality of the Japanese people has prevented them from looting or line jumping during food distribution.. There are still numbers of after quakes felt even in Tokyo. There is an alert system through which citizens are warned when an earthquake is coming but not how forceful it will be. Ken stayed on the 12th floor of a hotel and felt very safe even when sways were felt due to a very strict building code there. He was impressed by the dedicated actions of civil servants there, policemen, firefighters, teachers and government workers, etc. The displaced people were housed in school gyms and teachers dealt with nervous people dealing with all the stress even though teachers themselves were affected by the quakes and tsunami. . This Tsunami was the biggest in the history of Japan. His help is commendable.
FRIDAY MEETING AT SQUIRES
Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter
DISCUSSION - We all agree that:
Ten things to learn from Japan-
1. THE CALM
Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.
2. THE DIGNITY
Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.
3. THE ABILITY
The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.
4. THE GRACE
People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.
5. THE ORDER
No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.
6. THE SACRIFICE
Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?
7. THE TENDERNESS
Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.
8. THE TRAINING
The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.
9. THE MEDIA
They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.
10. THE CONSCIENCE
When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly.
http://franceschusblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/japan-rest-of-world-have-to-learn-from.html
Ken is going to go back to Japan for another visit in May again.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
BRIARCRIER 4/8/11 - by Sy Yuter
BRIARCRIER
April 8, 2011 Friday at 12:15, Recreation Building, Briarcliff Manor NY ROTARY CLUB
TODAY IN HISTORY
2010 - The upper branch mine disaster occurred killing 29 miners in West Virginia
MEETING LEADER - Dean Dykeman
PLEDGE Sy Yuter PATRIOTIC SONG - Sy Yuter PRAYER - Rabbi Wohl
HAPPY THOUGHTS - Sy Yuter - Heard from Tony Blair's office. He met today with Hillary Clinton who then met with President Obama.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - False E-mail from Peter Garth
SPEAKER AND SUBJECT - Mid East Update - Rabbi Wohl, Judge Fredman
SUMMARY OF TALK
The Government is heading toward a shutdown. Social issues such as planned parenthood and abortion are the cause. We are in the middle of a situation that reads like a history book. The Egyptian revolt was a fight by young people in search of a better life. What needs to happen is the reform of Islam from within this country. Hatred of Muslims is behind the unrest even in Briarcliff Manor and other local communities. In Israel Arabs remember this as a day of catastrophe in 1948. Arabs will tell Israelis to leave so Arab refugees could enter Israel so as to maintain their right to return to live in the Palestinian state. The Middle East is a tinder box. Both speakers were happy to return to speak where the members speak freely and ask questions and serve a delicious lunch.
Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, E-xpediter
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April 8, 2011 Friday at 12:15, Recreation Building, Briarcliff Manor NY ROTARY CLUB
TODAY IN HISTORY
2010 - The upper branch mine disaster occurred killing 29 miners in West Virginia
MEETING LEADER - Dean Dykeman
PLEDGE Sy Yuter PATRIOTIC SONG - Sy Yuter PRAYER - Rabbi Wohl
HAPPY THOUGHTS - Sy Yuter - Heard from Tony Blair's office. He met today with Hillary Clinton who then met with President Obama.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - False E-mail from Peter Garth
SPEAKER AND SUBJECT - Mid East Update - Rabbi Wohl, Judge Fredman
SUMMARY OF TALK
The Government is heading toward a shutdown. Social issues such as planned parenthood and abortion are the cause. We are in the middle of a situation that reads like a history book. The Egyptian revolt was a fight by young people in search of a better life. What needs to happen is the reform of Islam from within this country. Hatred of Muslims is behind the unrest even in Briarcliff Manor and other local communities. In Israel Arabs remember this as a day of catastrophe in 1948. Arabs will tell Israelis to leave so Arab refugees could enter Israel so as to maintain their right to return to live in the Palestinian state. The Middle East is a tinder box. Both speakers were happy to return to speak where the members speak freely and ask questions and serve a delicious lunch.
Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, E-xpediter
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
BRIARCRIER 4/1/11 - by Sy Yuter
BRIARCRIER - April 1st 2011, Friday at 12:15, Recreation Building, Briarcliff Manor NY ROTARY CLUB
TODAY IN HISTORY
1938, Nazi Germany began persecuting Jews with a boycott of Jewish owned business.
MEETING LEADER - Julio Salazar
PLEDGE Sy Yuter PATRIOTIC SONG - Sy Yuter PRAYER - Rev. Lee
HAPPY THOUGHTS - Fran Wills - happy to be here. Orchid show at Botanical Gardens. Bob Maher - St. Christopher Art Show. Rachel - Booster Club Golf Outing. Eric - glad to be 29 and win paddle tournament.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 6th - Mothers Day, music by Mike Risko. Come early.
SPEAKER AND SUBJECT - Susan Longo - Antique Road Show Adventure
Susan makes money while she speaks. She calls it her "Joy Job". She is an heirloom detective because she can tell junk from good clutter. Susan visits homes looking for valuable items. She has found books being thrown out with money inside, love letters, a Tiffany magnifying glass and walking sticks with a sword. She loves researching found items. Her highest price was $9,063 for a Luxembourg doll whose eyes seem to follow you, $465 for the shoes and socks, a Civil War officer's jacket button worth $600. Also a Longines watch; a collector in the overseas market in lucrative Japan was and hopefully will again be a customer. You never know what you will find but she had one scary visit to a Yonkers' home. Very interesting subject.
Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, E-xpediter
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TODAY IN HISTORY
1938, Nazi Germany began persecuting Jews with a boycott of Jewish owned business.
MEETING LEADER - Julio Salazar
PLEDGE Sy Yuter PATRIOTIC SONG - Sy Yuter PRAYER - Rev. Lee
HAPPY THOUGHTS - Fran Wills - happy to be here. Orchid show at Botanical Gardens. Bob Maher - St. Christopher Art Show. Rachel - Booster Club Golf Outing. Eric - glad to be 29 and win paddle tournament.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 6th - Mothers Day, music by Mike Risko. Come early.
SPEAKER AND SUBJECT - Susan Longo - Antique Road Show Adventure
Susan makes money while she speaks. She calls it her "Joy Job". She is an heirloom detective because she can tell junk from good clutter. Susan visits homes looking for valuable items. She has found books being thrown out with money inside, love letters, a Tiffany magnifying glass and walking sticks with a sword. She loves researching found items. Her highest price was $9,063 for a Luxembourg doll whose eyes seem to follow you, $465 for the shoes and socks, a Civil War officer's jacket button worth $600. Also a Longines watch; a collector in the overseas market in lucrative Japan was and hopefully will again be a customer. You never know what you will find but she had one scary visit to a Yonkers' home. Very interesting subject.
Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, E-xpediter
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