BRIARCRIER
September 28, 12:15 at The Briar's Restaurant, Briarcliff Manor NY Rotary Club
TODAY IN HISTORY
1066 – William the Conqueror invaded England to claim the English throne, winning the Battle of Hastings.
Meeting Leader – President Kris Chittur
PLEDGE - Sy Yuter PATRIOTIC SONG – Sy Yuter INVOCATION – Zen Eidel
HAPPY THOUGHTS – Dean, enjoyed Jewish Holidays; Frances Chu – enjoyed box seats at Yankee Stadium and celebrated 106 year-old woman who still dances.
GUESTS – none
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 21 Rotarians present.
SPEAKER AND SUBJECT – Major Dr. Kamal Kalsi - Afghanistan
Summary of Talk
Sikhism (disciple) is the youngest World Religion. (1666-1709). It started in Pakistan and India. They believe in one God, unlike the Hindu religion. His uniform was made of camouflage material. The jacket had a US flag on his arm, the pants and turban were the same material. The turban covered his hair, which is never cut. His family has four generations of serving in the military. Major Dr. Kalsi is the first Sikh soldier to be able to wear a turban in 30 years. His great grandfather served at West Point. There have been many problems with beards and turbans and yarmulkes in the military. Major Dr. Kalsi is an emergency physician. He showed an extensive and informative video of his life and time in Afghanistan.
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Friday – Debbie Okoniewski – Coronary Artery Disease
Elinor Yuter, Reporter
Rachel Leihbacher, Expediter
