This Friday

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are enjoying the new chill in the air and the beginning of a colorful changeover!

Last week Andrew Katabchnick, a local CPA, was our guest speaker who shared about the new tax laws and how they affect us in the state of New York. He was quite a good speaker and made an sometimes boring subject very interesting.

This week our speaker is Hal Rifken, a fellow Rotarian and here is his bio:

Professional Profile: Filmmaker Hal Rifken began his production company in 1989 and has worked continuously for most all cable and broadcast networks.  His academic background in child development  has led to projects that include educational subjects (Considering Waldorf: Changing Perspective in Education), and human interest documentaries (Blue Like Me: The Art of Siona Benjamin; Dixie Queen--The Story of a 300 pound Drag Queen; and, most recently, Behind The Strings: The Shanghai Quartet). Hal's work has taken him to far flung locations in Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. He is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Bolivia30), and a Rotarian. Hal and his family live in Leonia, New Jersey.

Let make it a full house in support of our fellow Rotarian and please bring a friend. I have to say our club is attracting some very good speakers recently, something I hope we don’t take for granted.

**Also please get out and get some Ads for the Journal. Even with my very busy schedule I was able to get 11 ads so far. I have heard that Rachael, who is also a very busy person, has secured 7 or 8 ads so far. The goal is 5 each, but even if you were to get 2 each that would make a huge difference in the funds we raise allowing us to help many more people. Believe it or not, it’s a joy when you nail down an ad.**

Mark J.