April 19 TRI-GEAR REPORT
Flag Salute: President Joeen Ciannella
Invocation: Bob Balentine
Members Present: Michelle Albergo, Bob Balentine, Dick Beattie, Bob Bustard, Ryan Cangialosi, Mauro Cappitella, Irma Chazotte, Joeen Ciannella, Bernie Cohen, Jan Doornbosch, Ray Falcon, Steve Fox, Stuart Gold, Linda Hanlon, Pete Jacobsen, Pat Little, Helen Paul, Lisa Peck, Cindy Rose, George Sherman, Nancy Swales, Brittany Vozza, Peter Wells, Phil Wells, Kelley O’Donnell
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Ryan O’Donnell (guest of Kelley), Dave Vozza (guest of Brittany), Kerry Scott ( guest of Michelle Albergo)
Make Ups: April Bd. Mtg. – J. Ciannella, R. Falcon, B. Bustard, J. Doornbosch, S. Gold, D. Beattie, M.Albergo, L. Hanlon, P. Little, G. Sherman, Peter and Phil Wells; District 7490 Paint Day – B. Vozza, R. Cangialosi, Phil Wells; Charity Foundation Mtg. – J. Ciannella, R. Falcon, B. Bustard, J. Doornbosch, S. Gold, B. Cohen; Alexander Scholarship Mtg. – B. Balentine, B. Cohen, Peter Wells; RYLA Interviews – D. Beattie, G. Sherman, M. Albergo, R. Cangialosi, Phil Wells.
(Please be sure to report your make-ups for our records and to improve our percentage of attendance!)
Late Fines: L. Hanlon, C. Rose, B. Cohen, L. Peck, R. Cangialosi
Pin Fines: None detected
Picture Fines: J. Ciannella, L. Peck, Peter Wells, R. Falcon
Birthdays and Anniversaries: None Reported
Sunshine: Nancy Kilmartin has reported that her brother, Richard, was taken to the ER last week and was found to have blood clots in his legs and lungs. A chest CT scan revealed a pancreatic tumor as well. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Richard and the entire Kilmartin family for Richard’s speedy recovery.
Additional thoughts and prayers go out to all who are currently contending with adversity of one type or another.
Happiness:
by George Sherman
Well over $100.00 in Happy Dollars were collected as we celebrated our newest member, Kelley O’Donnell, welcomed back Helen Paul, and rejoiced in having sold over 250 Raffle Tickets with more than a month to go.
Also – Helen Paul was happy to have been invited to Northwestern Univ. to visit Jackie, the girl she mentored for many years.
Bob Balentine was happy to see Dave Vozza again and to have received a new pacemaker.
Irma Chazotte was happy to have seen the theater performance at Wm. Paterson Univ. featuring our own Patrick Little.
Michelle Albergo was happy to have her daughter in law here to take the club picture today, and to be part of the RYLA selection process again this year.
Brittany Vozza was happy to have her father here today and to be on her way to Florida soon.
Kelley O’Donnell was happy to have her son, Ryan, here for her induction into the club.
Dave Vozza was happy to see Bob Balentine again.
Steve Fox paid some extra bucks to promote the Montvale Chamber’s Taste of Pascack Valley coming up next Wednesday, April 24 at The Courtyard between 5:00 and 7:00 for the benefit of the Chamber’s scholarship funds and for Footsteps in the Sand.
Bernie Cohen was happy to announce that Robert Thorwarth is the recipient of the Stewart Alexander Scholarship Award which will be presented at the club’s meeting on Thursday, June 6 at the River Vale Country Club.
Ryan Cangialosi was happy to collect some matching Happy Dollars from those who supporting his quest to lose a few pounds. He also was encouraged members to join the Park Ridge Green Team in their clean-up of Pascack Brook on Saturday, April 20.
President Joeen Ciannella was happy for all of the new members we have inducted this year and for all they have contributed to the club already.
Announcements:
by George Sherman
· Registration brochure for this year's District Conference in Mystic, Connecticut is now available. Download the brochure from our website or contact Judy Messineo at bergentravel@optonline.net for more information on the availability of bus transportation or on the conference itself.
· Steve Fox reported on the upcoming Montvale Street Fair. The Fair will be held on Paragon Drive in Montvale on Sunday, June 2 between 9 and 5. Arrangements have been made for the Park Ridge Rotary Club to have a table in a prime location. Set up will begin that Sunday at 8:00.
Mark Your Calendar with these UPCOMING EVENTS:by George Sherman
Thurs.,4/25 – President’s Ball – Season’s - $90.00
Mon., 5/6 – District Staff Meeting – Holiday Inn – Hasbrouck Heights – 5:30-8:00 - $25.00
Th., 5/16-Sun., 5/19 – District Conference – Mystic, CN
Sun., 6/2 – Montvale Street Fair – Paragon Drive, Montvale
Tues., 6/18 – Banner Exchange – Macaluso’s
Sat., 6/22 - Clearwater Sail HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2013
Program:
Friday was a special day for Park Ridge Rotarians as they celebrated the first Club Picture in 5 years with the induction of their newest member, Mrs. Kelley O’Donnell, Municipal Clerk/Administrator of Park Ridge and a one-time recipient of a Park Ridge Rotary Club Scholarship. Kelley, who is a graduate of Park Ridge High School, now resides with her family in Washington Township. Before becoming Borough Clerk 6 years ago, she served for several years in the Tax Assessor’s Office in Tenafly. President Joeen called upon Peter Wells to say a few words about the meaning of Rotary membership before performing the actual induction ceremony.
Peter reaffirmed how special an organization Rotary is, being both non-political and non-religious, while having strong moral underpinnings. Members participate with no agenda other than to make a positive difference in the lives of others by putting “Service Above Self”. High ethical standards have been part of RI since its inception 108 years ago and have allowed the organization and individual Rotarians to be trusted and respected in widely divergent cultures and societies throughout the world.
Making reference to the monthly Rotarian magazine, Peter made note RI’s Code of Conduct and Avenues of Service in reminding us of what a privilege it is to be a part of this 1.2 million member international organization.
President Joeen and Peter then presented Kelley with her pin and new member materials as the rest of the club enthusiastically welcomed their 40th member.
