October 18 TRI-GEAR REPORT
Flag Salute: President Bob Bustard
Invocation: Bob Balentine
Members Present: Bob Balentine, Bob Bustard, Irma Chazotte, Joeen Ciannella, Bernie Cohen, Pat DiRosa, Jan Doornbosch, Steve Fox, Stuart Gold, Ann Kilmartin, Kelley O’Donnell, Helen Paul, Cindy Rose, George Sherman, Nancy Swales, Brittany Vozza, Peter Wells, Phil Wells and Honorary Member Nancy Kilmartin.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Guest Speaker Susan Noyes, Bergenfield Rotarian Bob Harkarian (guest of Irma), Michael Vesta (guest of President Bob), soon-to-be member Mike Zielinski
Make Ups:
At the Board meeting of October 15 were Bob Bustard, Dick Beattie, Ryan Cangialosi, Irma Chazotte, Bernie Cohen, Pat DiRosa, Jan Doornbosch, Ray Falcon, Steve Fox, Stuart Gold, Linda Hanlon, Steve Hopper, Pat Little, Fay Logan, George Sherman, Cindy Rose, Phil Wells, and Vlad Zherenovsky. Stuart also earned make-ups at RLI and by attending the District Octoberfest and meetings of the Allendale and Westwood Clubs. Also at RLI were Bob Bustard, Phil Wells and George Sherman.
(Please be sure to report your make-ups for our records and to improve our percentage of attendance!)
Picture Fines: Kelley O’Donnell paid for her picture at the dedication of the Mill Pond Bridge in Park Ridge. Former Park Ridge Mayor Don Ruschman, a Past President of our club, was being recognized for his many years of service to the community (http://www.northjersey.com/news/228129801_Bridge_named_for_former_mayor_Donald_Ruschman.html).
Birthdays and Anniversaries: None reported
Sunshine:
Mauro Cappitella is currently undergoing experimental chemo treatment. According to Bernie’s report today, Mauro is in good spirits. We wish him well and hope to have him back with us soon.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are currently contending with adversity of one type or another.
Happiness:
by George Sherman
Many Happy Dollars were collected as a result of having Helen Paul, Joeen Ciannella, and Ann and Nancy Kilmartin back with us today.
Guest Bob Harkarian was happy for his grand-daughter’s 3rd birthday.
Steve Fox was happy for his successes to date at Weight Watchers and pledged to give a buck every week that he loses weight.
Stuart Gold was happy for the success of the Rotary Leadership Institute at The Courtyard last weekend.
Nancy Kilmartin was happy for her nephew’s appearance in a tv commercial.
Bernie Cohen was happy for his time spent in Vermont, Montreal and at Lake Placid.
Jan Doornbosch was happy for the upcoming Fruit Sale and for the wonderful turnout at the October Board meeting.
Your editor was happy to read a thank you letter from Alan Krutchkoff of Adopt-a-Soldier Platoon for the club’s sponsorship of an ad in their Salute to American Heroes program. Their event, held October 10 in Belleville, raised nearly $100,000.00 for wounded war vets. (http://adoptasoldierplatoon.org/salutetoamericanheroes.html )
Announcements:
by George Sherman
Time to order you oranges and grapefruit fresh from Indian River, Florida. If you've not experienced these, you'll want to this year. Exceptionally flavorful; exceptionally fresh. Orders will be taken through Friday, November 29. The order will be placed that weekend and you'll have your fruit the next Saturday, December 7. Click on "2013 Fruit Sale" in the Download section of the club's web page if you need an order form. Give or send your order to Bernie Cohen at the address on the flyer. Print out some extras for your friends, neighbors, business associates and anyone else who would appreciate the opportunity to partake of this delicious fruit and help the Park Ridge Rotary Club finance Gift of Life, local charities and scholarships at the same time.
Start making plans to attend the 2014 District Conference aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas. The Conference Package features 6 days and 5 nights aboard the ship, including 2 days and 1 night at Kings Wharf, Bermuda. For complete details, download the brochure from the Download section of our website.
Mark Your Calendar with these UPCOMING EVENTS:
by George Sherman
Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Park Ridge Community Service Award Presentation – 8:30 – Council Chambers – 53 Park Ave., Park Ridge. Linda Hanlon will be the club’s honoree for all the work she did in putting together our first 5K Walk/Run.
Thursday, Oct. 24 – Happy Hour at the Cornerstone, 84 Broadway, Hillsdale – 5:30; Guest speaker – Bob Stickel of Lifesavers, Inc.
Saturday, Oct. 26 – Rotary Foundation Seminar – Passport Café at Greenwood Lake Airport, 126 Airport Road, West Milford, NJ – 9:00-2:00 - $20.00. You can register for this event on the District’s website, a link to which may be found at the top of our webpage.
Wednesday, Nov. 6 – Westwood Rotary Charter Party – Estate of Florentine Gardens, 97 Rivervale Road, Westwood, NJ – 6:30 - $40.00 – Checks payable to “Rotary Club of Westwood” or pay on line at http://www.westwoodrotarynj.com
Program:
by George Sherman
Members welcomed Susan Noyes, a board certified Holistic Health Coach, who spoke on the topic “Be the Best Version of You at Any Age”.
Confronted with major family health problems several years ago, Ms. Noyes committed herself to teaching others how to follow a healthy life-style. In addition to her work with private clients, Susan is a Certified Independent Health Coach for “Take Shape for Life”, a comprehensive weight loss and lifestyle program.
In her words, “Wellness is a journey, not a destination”. Everything works better for you when you are at a healthy weight. To lose weight, Susan is an advocate of eating 5 or 6 small meals a day rather than 3 large ones and moving whenever you can move. Exercise is a critical component of a healthy lifestyle.
Oxidation, inflammation and toxins are the great enemies of good health. To minimize the negative effects of these, add in positive behaviors. Susan suggested that members rely more on plant based nutrition, use natural products, and take measures to counteract stress in order to live a longer, healthier life.
To learn more of Susan’s work, visit her website: http://www.stillwater-nutrition.com
Lord &Taylor Gift Baskets were won by Bob Balentine and Pat Little.
1/3;1/3;1/3: Cindy Rose won the small pot but was unable to locate the Joker.