June 14, 2013. The Briar's Restaurant, North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NYBriarcliff Manor Rotary ClubTODAY IN HISTORY1873: Suffraget Susan B. Anthony was found guilty of breaking the law by casting a vote in the 1872 presidential election.MEETING LEADER -- President Kris ChitturPLEDGE – Sy Yuter SONG – Sy Yuter PRAYER – Eric LebensonGUEST: Ms. Vijaya Jain, a Rotary prospect.ANNOUNCEMENTS – 20 Rotarians present. The Installation Dinner is Monday, June 24 at Orfino's at 6:30 pm. This is Flag Day, and flags to be destroyed correctly should be taken to Law Park.SPECIAL: The two Briarcliff Seniors, Marissa Contento and Niki Metzger, told how they earned the Rotary scholarships of $1500 and $1000 respectively. Marissa is going to Cornell (she was interviewed by Cornellian Elinor) and Niki to the University of Washington in Missouri.
SPEAKER AND SUBJECT – Drs. Rahman and Pike on Bangladesh Projects
Summary of Talk
The VAB, Volunteers Association for Bangladesh, is building a brighter future for Bangladeshi youth. The goal is to transform high schools into quality schools by improving education and reducing dropout rates. VAB also is working across Bangladesh to create educational opportunities through educational empowerment and escape from the vicious trap of poverty. The organization was registered in New York in 1998 and New Jersey in 2000. VAB is a small international charity in Westchester County.Friday – Chinese Culture After 5000 Years by Emma Lee.Elinor Yuter, ReporterRachel Leihbacher, Expediter
June 5, 2013. Meeting of Briarcliff Manor Rotary Club at Mt. Kisco Rotary Club at Mt. Kisco Holiday InnTODAY IN HISTORY1933: The United States went off the gold standard
PLEDGE – Paul Rosen SONG – Welcome by Mt. Kisco Rotarians led by President Lisi Babon PRAYER – Ron GrandbergANNOUNCEMENTS – 11 Briarcliff Rotarians present. (The Installation Dinner is Monday, June 24 at Orfino's at 6:30 pm.)Speaker and Subject: Rotarian Zarir Batha of the Bangalore Rotary Club on peace through service.SUMMARY OF TALKThe Bangalor Rotary Club has over 200 members. The club operates its own hospital and does not charge patients. India has been polio free for three years. He wants all of its members to be Peace Fellows and to follow their faith.
Friday – Bangladesh Projects by Dr. Rahman. Also Briarcliff High School seniors who received our Rotary scholarships.Elinor Yuter, ReporterRachel Leihbacher, Expediter
May 31, 2013. The Briar's Restaurant, North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NYBriarcliff Manor Rotary ClubTODAY IN HISTORY1859: The Big Ben clock tower in London went into operation chiming for the first time.MEETING LEADER -- President Kris ChitturPLEDGE – Sy Yuter SONG – Sy Yuter PRAYER – Bishop JohnHAPPY THOUGHTS – Anne, her grandson graduated from West Point; Zen, it is Doris's (his wife's) birthday and 47th anniversary; Eric, going to 20th Bucknell reunion.Guest: Ms. Vijaya Jain, a Rotary prospect.ANNOUNCEMENTS – 21 Rotarians present. The Installation Dinner is Monday, June 24 at Orfino's at 6:30 pm.SPEAKER AND SUBJECT – Dr. Arno Housman on What's Going on in Urology
Summary of TalkThe speaker was informed and entertaining. After age 50 men's prostates enlarge and can constrain urine elimination. Most common treatment is to watch and wait. With man's life expectancy now over 85 more prostate problems. But in the years before, infections often occurred and treated by antibiotics. He discussed Angelina Jolie's breast cancer removal. The breast cancer gene is linked to the prostate cancer gene. Robotic surgery not necessarily better but more expensive. The PSA (prostate agent) is a measure of prostate activity but not necessarily indicative. Men have to understand their bodies and know when to talk to an urologist. The bottom line: new is not necessarily better.Friday – NO MEETING in view of earlier Wednesday meeting at Mr. Kisco Rotary re Banglador Rotarians.Elinor Yuter, ReporterRachel Leihbacher, Expediter
