August 9 TRI-GEAR REPORT

Flag Salute: President Bob Bustard

Invocation: Ray Falcon

Members Present:  Bob Bustard, Ryan Cangialosi, Joeen Ciannella, Bernie Cohen, Jan Doornbosch, Ray Falcon, Stuart Gold, Steve Hopper, Ann Kilmartin, Kelley O’Donnell, George Sherman, Phil Wells.

Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Nancy Kilmartin

Make Ups: Stuart Gold earned make-ups at the 5K Meeting, Allendale Club and Westwood Club; Ryan Cangialosi attended 2 meetings of the 5K group and the July Board Meeting; Steve Hopper and Bernie Cohen also earned make-ups at the 5K meeting.

(Please be sure to report your make-ups for our records and to improve our percentage of attendance!)

Sunshine: Ann’s son, Richard, successfully underwent the amputation of both legs above the knee. He will be leaving Valley Hospital for Care One in Ridgewood next week to begin therapy. We wish Richard and all of the family well as they face the challenges ahead.

Cindy is recuperating at home from her surgery and is hoping to get back to a meeting soon. All join in wishing her a complete and speedy recovery.

Helen Paul may find it necessary to undergo surgery for her back pain. All join in wishing her the best as well.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are currently contending with adversity of one type or another.

Happiness:
by George Sherman
Most of the happy dollars were the result of  Ann and Nancy being present with us today.

President Bob was happy that Rosemary has put up with him for so many years and for his daughter’s new job as an elementary school teacher in Wayne.

Additionally, Jan was happy to have had successful eye surgery last week.

Finally, Bernie and others were happy for the life of Herb Jacobsen and all the happiness he spread in his 101 years of life.

Announcements:
by George Sherman

Congratulations to Ray Falcon on receiving his PH+2 pin at today’s meeting.

Joeen Ciannella told of receiving word from Pete Jacobsen of the passing of his father, Herb last Tuesday. Pete commented on how happy Herb had been to have attended our June 21st meeting when we dedicated the sundial to him in Wood Dale Park. There will be a memorial service in September for which details will be sent when determined. Joeen remarked how very special it was for us to have had Herb with us that day. He was so much the life blood of our club for so very long. We will miss him so very much. All joined Joeen in offering our sincere condolences to the Jacobsen family on the loss of this wonderful man.

You can read The Record's obituary here:  http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/northjersey/obituary.aspx?n=herbert-w-jacobsen&pid=166382654&fhid=17136#sthash.IEu3bZ8Z.dpbs

In his AG Report, Stuart Gold urged all members to take advantage of the upcoming Rotary Leadership Institute being held on Saturday, October 12 at our home, THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT in Montvale. Register on line at http://www.rlinea.com/Calendar.htm

Steve Hopper announced that the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce and the Park Ridge Marriott are hosting a Multi-Chamber Event on Tuesday evening, September 17 between 6:00 and 8:30 pm. The cost is $25.00 per person pre-paid ($30.00 at the door) which include hors d’oeuvres and one drink. Contact mmatula@vozza.com to register before September 10.

Mark Your Calendar with these UPCOMING EVENTS:
by George Sherman

Fri., August 16 – Club Meeting at 12:15 – Courtyard by Marriott, 100 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale – Guest Speaker: Dick Bozzone, Past Commander of the Jedh C. Barker American Legion Memorial Post 153 in Park Ridge.

Mon., Sept. 9 – District Staff Meeting – Holiday Inn – Hasbrouck Heights – 5:30 - $25.00.

Sun., Sept. 22 – 5K Run/Walk

Mon., Oct 7 – NJ Vocational Assembly – Pines Manor, Edison

Sat., Oct. 12 – Rotary Leadership Institute – Courtyard by Marriott

Program:
by George Sherman
There not being a scheduled speaker today, President Bob called upon Ryan Cangialosi to give the club an update on our 5K Walk/Run with Half-Way Hounds being held on Sunday, September 22.

Ryan reported that our efforts to obtain sponsors have succeeded to the extent that we have covered our expected expenses. This does not mean that we should cut back on our efforts to recruit more, however. The next big challenge is to spread the word so as to engage a large number of participants.

Registration can be easily accomplished by going to

https://register.bestrace.com/Register/?event=22402

Early registration is $25.00. If you wait until the day of the event, the fee will be $35.00. The race, a USATF sanctioned run, will be held in Park Ridge, beginning and ending at the Park Ridge Municipal Pool. Registration on the 22nd will begin at 9:00 with the race beginning at 10:00. Information explaining all details of the event can be found in the “Download” section in the left sidebar of our website, www.parkridgerotaryclub.org

Ryan reiterated the need to have ALL CLUB MEMBERS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN MAKING THIS EVENT A SUCCESSFUL FUND RAISER. We have it within our power to raise lots of money to help lots of people. All that’s needed is the determination to get it done.

1/3;1/3;1/3: Bernie Cohen took home a few bucks but was unable to locate the Joker.