Rotary Club of West Point-Highland Falls, NY

Meetings are held 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Hotel Thayer



May 12, 2005

 

Today’s Greeter – Alan Hirsch

Today’s Prayer Bearer – Judy Ferguson

Today’s ProgramFt. Montgomery Battle Site tour.

 

Rotary Last Week – May 5th

Captain William (Bill) Stroppel of the Town of Highlands Ambulance Corps gave a most informative talk on the functions of the Corps. A long time member, Bill described

such items as defibulators, E.M.Ts on Ambulances, Senior calling systems, etc, He also described the grants given, (including Rotary) who keep this running smoothly. This

was a worthwhile and timely program!

Steve Scott again says : It’s not too late to bring in your old cell phones & attachments. Also any interchangeable parts for them. 

Phil Brillante  also cautioned all on safety at home & on the road, emphasising

Proper vehicle lights, etc. Also have safety glasses, earplugs,  & insect repellant handy!

Hudson Valley Spec. Olympics – Thanks to all from many happy athletes! A great day!

Group Study –  May 23 –Rotarian Exchange Students will be arriving from England.

District 7210 48th Ann. Conference – May 13-15 at Villa Roma Resort. Centennial B’day.

The Holy Innocents Church thrift shop will be operating every Thurs. 10 am to 1 pm. The Holy Innocents food pantry, 2nd & 4th Wednesday’s of month.

(Products or cash, but cash goes further. Make checks payable to “Holy Innocents.”)

Sacred Heart Thrift Shop open 10am – 2pm; (4:30 Thursdays.)

 

Jerry Sheehan’s Pushcart - Jerry says:                  

“The morn’ is clear and chilly as you              

      spot that bird on the wing,

But if you buy it a Rotary jacket it may just

      land and sing!”

 

Visiting Rotarians

George Stewart, Dunwoody, Ga. Club

 

Guests

“Buddy” Blackman –Shirley Bonsell

                                                  

Other Clubs’ Activities

New Windsor/Cornwall Club – Sept. 18, picnic, at Air Nat’l Guard Base, Stewart  Airport. (Coordinate food distribution) Looking for other clubs to participate.

Fishkill Club – 4th Annual Rotary Softball Tournament, May 22, 12 noon at Shepherd Mem. Park, Route 82. (Roster attached.)

Dist. 7490 - Int’l Rotary from India

Coming in June? (Harold Spaeth)

 

50/50 Drawing – May 5

Kent Cassella – 6 of Clubs.

(44 cards left. The pot gets BIGGER) 

 

Birthdays                                  

May 13 – Jim Donnelly

As his ‘day’ arrives he sails the high seas, But will return ’fore the first summer breeze.

                                       

Brags

Pat Flynn, Farrell Patrick, Steve Scott, Jack Emmer, Anne Lennox, Phil Brillante, Cecelia Solomon, Cathy Kelly, Ren Wallen, Ann Horner, Brian Andrechuk, Kent Cassella,

Don Sagaria, Kate Squicciarini, Dave Monroe, Ben Birillo, George Stewart (visitor), Josh Brewer, Bill Higgins, Roy Spells, and Don Jarowszewski,

 

Upcoming Programs                    

May 26 - Bob Broadhurst – Group Study Exchange.

June 2 – TBD

 

Upcoming Prayer Bearers

May 19 – John McLellan

May 26 – Steve Scott

 

Club Attendance Statistics                                   

Membership – 52

May 5 – 33 Present

May attendance –63%         


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