Rotary Club of West Point-Highland Falls, NY

October 5, 2006

Today’s Greeter – Judy Ferguson

Today’s Prayer – Phil Brillante

Today’s Program - Dr. David Baker, Vision 2002, Town of Highlands (Brooks Park Project)

Last Week’s Program

Tom Fogarty, Corporate Liaison/Programs for adult students, & Chris Nelson, Coordinator of West Point programs for Mt. St. Mary’s College. Let it be said that this was a well-coordinated program! (Should we include accelerated?) As the speakers indicated, Mt. St. Mary College offers a number of programs in the Accelerated Program that combine On Line Learning equally with classroom instruction. The courses have proven both popular & successful. Review the great brochures that were distributed. (If photography is your shtik, note the excellent view of the Hudson River taken from Mt. St. Mary in Newburgh. The scene facing south depicts Bannerman’s Island Castle, and just beyond that West Point is visible. (Whatever turns you on.) Great speakers – great program - Great Learning Experience!

Chamber of Commerce – President Gerry attended first meeting. Things looking good!

Once again, the membership was informed that the new weather calenders are in and will be distributed shortly. They boldly display our club’s name as well as great pictures. They will sell for $7.00 per. Dave Weyant suggested that the club rent a table at the upcoming Fall Foliage Festival, Oct. 14 in Highland Falls, and sell them there.

New Roster: The new roster will be ready shortly!

Phil Brillante’s Safety Tip - Preparedness is the key word: Check your vehicle’s wipers; install winterized versions. Also, stock up on winter washer fluid and keep extra antifreeze available!

Holy Innocents Thrift Shop will be operating every Thurs. 10 am to 1 pm.

The Holy Innocents food pantry, 2nd & 4^thWednesday of the month.

Sacred Heart Thrift Shop open 10am – 2pm.

Prez Jerry’s Pushcart - Jerry says:

“I’m wearin’ out my weekly pleading; -

Please help me find a different greeting

To sell my wares ‘cause one I’m needing!”

Again, here’s What’s Doing around!

Rotary Foundation Dinner – Gala on Nov 5^th, West Point Officers Club

United Nations trip – Nov. 4^th

Rotary Leadership Institute – Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Nov. 18^th

Phil Brillante – Interact stalled at school!

Senior Action Comm. - Gus & Dave on top!

Visiting Rotarians & Guests

Barbara Spaulding – St. Augustine Fla. Club

Curt Spaeth – (Harold’ s son!)

50/50 Drawing Sept. 21, 2006

Jerry Sheehan – Ace of Diamonds.

(Jerry’s ace won him the first safety prize instead of the usual $10.00.)

Happy Birthdays

None again? Aw shucks!

Brags Sept. 21, 2006

Bill Stone, Bobbie Fallon, Vince McDermott, John McLellan, Dave Monroe, Harold Spaeth, Farrell Patrick, Phil Brillante, Judy Ferguson, Brian Crawford, Jerry Sheehan, Don Sagaria,

Kate Squicciarini, Curt Brewer, Roy Spells, Buddy Blackman, Bill Higgins, Dave Weyant

Upcoming Programs

October 12 – To be announced (BG Robert Caslen, Jr. Commandant, USCC will appear at a later date.)

Upcoming Prayer Bearers

October 5^th – Phil Brillante

Attendance

Sept. 28, 2006 – 25 attend - Percent - 61%

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