BRIARCRIER
November 11th, 2011, 12:00, Briar's Restaurant, Briarcliff Manor NY Rotary Club
TODAY IN HISTORY
1918 – Fighting in WW1 ended with the signing of an armistice between the Allies and Germany.
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Meeting Leader – President Dean Dykeman
PLEDGE - Sy Yuter PATRIOTIC SONG – Sy Yuter PRAYER – Dean Dykeman
HAPPY THOUGHTS (BUCKS) – Sy Yuter enlisted in Army at 18 and later sent to Hawaii with no combat in 42 months; Peter Garth, also enlisted at 18, called today Armistice Day, not Veteran’s Day and served in Japan; Magic Master’s was a big success thanks to Eric L. and Bob Maher’s leadership, worth $5.00 multiple happy thoughts.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Proposed signature project is Volunteer Recognition Day of voluntary organizations every Spring.
SPEAKERS AND SUBJECT – Pam McGurgan Maribessi and Tonia Monti – Geriatric Services
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SUMMARY OF TALK
The gatekeeper program was created to help recognize, identify and refer older adults, who may be experiencing or a risk for depression or a anxiety, for help. This puts them at risk of losing their ability to live independently as long as possible. They seek to reduce isolation which can accompany untreated mental issues. Gatekeepers may be police officers, volunteers, clergy, hairdressers, librarian’s or anyone who comes into contact with older adults.
This Friday – Joint meeting with Pleasantville Rotary regarding their football game.
Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter
