El Presidente Doug rang the bell at 12:15 PM and followed it up with a flagless Pledge of Allegiance. This has happened in the past - but we were lucky enough to have Ed Straus as a member - he had a special suit jacket with an American Flag sewn into the lining - just in case, lol. The pledge was followed by a prayer from our resident DGN, Chuck Watson. Jokemaster Bill Saloukas gave us a few laughs with his weekly joke.
GUESTS AND VISITORS: Kevin Israel, RMC & Lisa Ianucci, RMC
HAPPY DOLLARS: Larry Thoma - Villanova, Chuck - great speakers, thanks Barbara, Doug - Basketball and found a dollar in the money clip his daughter gave him, Barbara - for a warmer than freezing Saturday and Prayers for Taj's son (cancer treatment and removal)
SPEAKER: Priti Patel- Medical Director, Radiation Oncology - RMC. Doctor Patel spoke about Prostate Cancer and treatment using the CyberKnife. The CyberKnife is a painless, non-invasive form of radiosurgery that delivers high doses of precisely targeted radiation to destroy tumors or lesions within the body through the use of a robotic arm.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Barbara Mullen and Addie Schmidt have been unanimously approved by the club for RBR BOD terms 2019-2022 as have John and Gloria Bohinski as RBR Foundation Directors for terms 2019-2022.
The Color of the week is now in effect. What color is it? Read this weeks COGS to see.... Make sure you have it on you at next weeks meeting - or be fined a buck.
Gift of Life Gala (Feb 9) http://portal.clubrunner.ca/60102/Event/gift-of-life-gala
PETS (Feb 22-24) http://portal.clubrunner.ca/60102/Event/mid-atlantic-peesidents-elect-training-(pets)
Lombardi Dinner (March 14) http://portal.clubrunner.ca/60102/Event/lombardi-awards-dinner
District Conference (May 4) Seaview Inn, Galloway NJ https://events.rotarydistrict7505.org/event/district-7505-assembly/
We are looking to get a table together for Gift of Life and The Lombardi Dinner - please see Bill blue Donnelly if you are interested. A special Lombardi award has been created in the name of Jay Patock - The Unsung Hero Award. Please make every effort to attend this event and celebrate Jays generosity to Rotary and the community.
Upcoming Speakers: See the list in the column to the right. If you have anyone interested in speaking, please let Barbara Mullen know.
REMINDER: WE NOW MEET WEEKLY, THURSDAYS 12:00PM at the NAVESINK COUNTRY CLUB.