May 29 Tri-Gear Report

 

Flag Salute: Bob Bustard

 

Invocation: Bob Balentine

 

Members Present: D. Antokal, B. Balentine, R. Beattie; J. Bertini, B. Bustard, B. Cohen, J. Doornbosch; R. Falcon; S. Fox, S. Gold, L. Kempner, H. Paul, C. Rose, G. Sherman, N. Swales, B. Vozza.

 

Guest Speaker Mary Wittleder-Dotto; Lois Kempner and Westwood Rotarian Christian Treitler (guests of Lester).

 

Birthdays and Anniversaries: Dan A., Bob Balentine, Steve F. and Bernie C. all celebrated birthdays last week.

 

 

 

Lester K. was happy to have his guests with him today.

 

Guest Christian T. was happy to be visiting.

 

Nancy S. was happy to have seen her new great-grandson and that her son-in-law had been honored for his military service at a Mets game.

 

George S. was happy that the Park Ridge 4th graders had a successful visit to the Pascack Historical Society museum last week.

 

June B. was happy that a video tracing the history of the Park Ridge Golden Age Club had been created by Ned Barber and was soon to be shown on PKRG.

 

Jan D. was happy to be home from his most recent trip to Holland and for his sailing trip in the islands of the Aegean with buddies from high school.

 

Ray F. was happy for his son’s 30th birthday, for his growing law firm and for the opportunity to participate in a Mental Health First Aid Training program.

 

Cindy R. was happy for her niece’s graduation.

 

Steve F. was happy for his father’s 70th birthday.

 

Dan A. was happy to have been treated to a concert by The Who for his birthday.

 

Pres. Bob was happy to welcome our guests today.

 

 

Our 50/50 Cash Raffle will be held NEXT FRIDAY, JUNE 5. Each member has been asked to take responsibility for selling 5 tickets. WE STILL HAVE NEARLY 60 TICKETS TO SELL! IF WE ARE TO HAVE THE MONEY WE NEED TO SUPPORT THE CAUSES WE CARE ABOUT, WE MUST GET ALL 300 TICKETS SOLD! Order forms can be downloaded from the club’s website.

 

The club’s Youth Exchange Student will be arriving in the U.S. from Spain in August. She will be a student at Pascack Hills High School for the school year 2015-16. It will be up to our club to see that her stay is a meaningful one. Let Pres. Bob know if you can provide housing for the young lady for 3 months.

 

Ryan Cangialosi reminds us that the Nikki Franco Scholarship Fund Beefsteak is set for Saturday, June 13, 2015 in the evening at the Park Ridge Elks. This is the same date as the Park Ridge Town Picnic. It will take place between the picnic and the fireworks, but will also be in a prime location to view the fireworks. The $70 cost includes unlimited beefsteak from Nightingales, French fries, salad, beer/wine/soda, and dessert from the Cakeboss. Checks should be made payable to 'Park Ridge Rotary Charitable Foundation'.

 

 

Our Third Annual 5K is scheduled for Sunday, September 20! Mark your calendar and begin to think about friends and family to invite out and businesses who can be great sponsors for our growing event. At the installation dinner in June for President-Elect Vlad and his slate of officers, every member will be provided with a folder containing all the information needed in regards to the 5K and signing up runners and sponsors.

Mark Your Calendar with These UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

Fri., 6/5 – Club Meeting at The Courtyard by Marriott – 12:15. (Try to come early to help set up for the Cash Raffle Drawing.)

 

Sun., 6/7 – Montvale Street Fair – Paragon Drive, Montvale – 10:00-5:00 (Set up begins at 7:00)

 

Th., 6/11 – Club Meeting at Domani, 387 Washington Ave., Hillsdale – 6:30. Guest Speaker – Dr. Jim Cole (Malawi Orthopedic Project)

 

Sat., 6/13 – Park Ridge Town Picnic

 

Sat., 6/13 – Nikki Franco Scholarship Fund Beefsteak – Park Ridge Elks Club - $70 p/p

 

Tues., 6/16 – Board Meeting – Pascack Historical Society, 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge. Dinner at 6:00;meeting at 6:30.

 

Th., 6/25 – Governor Peter Wells’ Installation - Seasons