President Frank opened the meeting with the pledge led by Megan Noble, and grace by Gus Fishel. Brian Maher joined us again today.

 

Brian Maher thanked Babylon Rotary for our support of The Opening Word, a literacy and job readiness program that provides women with a key to future personal empowerment, increased civic and social responsibility and enhanced skills for membership in the workforce. 

 

Representatives from The Opening Word gave a presentation to our club last October. Brian, a board member and Career Developer for The Opening Word, gave an update on the work of the organization.

 

 

June Food Drive – Our next food drive will be held this weekend, 6/9 & 6/10. There are still many open volunteer slots. If you can help for a couple of hours on either day, please contact Chris Cunningham (chris.cnnnghm@gmail.com) NOW.

 

Scholarship Luncheon – Our Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon will be held next Wednesday, June 13th. This is always an inspiring meeting, and all are encouraged to attend.

 

Golf Outing – Project Chair Neil Weingarten reports that our Annual Golf Outing will be held Tuesday, July 10th at the Willow Creek Golf Club in Mount Sinai. As in recent years, this will be a joint event with the Rotary clubs of Bay Shore, Islip, and Syosset-Woodbury. Sign up forms are now available. If you would like to participate as a golfer, sponsor or volunteer, please contact Neil (neilw@conferenceny.com) asap.

 

Steak Cookout/Officer Installation – Our Annual Steak Cookout & Installation of Incoming Club Officers will be held on Wednesday, July 11th, starting 6PM, at Michael Simon’s Bay House – details to follow.

 

Dirty Sock Run – Project Chair Chris Korte reports that the highest priority task right now is to identify and sign up new event sponsors. Everyone’s help is needed for this most important task. The next meeting of the DSR planning committee will be held on Wednesday, June 13th, 11:30 AM at Lily Flanagan’s Pub.

 

Rotary Foundation – All are reminded that our club subscribes to the Rotary initiative of “Every Rotarian, Every Year,” whereby all club members are encouraged to donate $100 each year to the Rotary Foundation. To help meet this goal, members are asked to contribute $50, and the club will match it with another $50. The simplest way to make your donation is through the Rotary International website (rotary.org); just click on “GIVE” and follow the prompts. If you’d rather write a check, or have any questions about donating to the Rotary Foundation, please contact Jim Kanzler (jim@meta5.com) or Frank Seibert (fjseibertcca@hotmail.com).

 

Today’s Meeting – was a Fellowship Meeting where another near-record member turnout had an opportunity for extended conversation.

 

 

Next Wednesday, June 13th, we’ll hold our Annual Scholarship Luncheon. Please be sure to attend and congratulate this year’s  Babylon Rotary Scholarship winners.