September 11 Tri-Gear Report
9-11-14 CLUB MEETING AT DOMANI
Flag Salute: Past President Bob Bustard
Invocation: Bob Balentine
Members Present: Bob Balentine, Bob Bustard, Ryan Cangialosi, Whitney deBordenave, Pat DiRosa, Jan Doornbosch, Stuart Gold, Cindy Rose, George Sherman, Nancy Swales, Brittany Vozza, Peter Wells, Phil Wells
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Aubrey deBordenave (guest of Whitney), Rosemary Bustard (guest of Bob), Joe DiRosa (guest of Pat), Pam Sherman (guest of George), Linda Wells (guest of Peter).
Make Ups: New member orientation was attended by Bob Balentine, Bob Bustard, Ryan Cangialosi, Jan Doornbosch, Stuart Gold, Cindy Rose, George Sherman, Brittany Vozza, Peter Wells and Phil Wells.
(Please be sure to report your make-ups for our records and to improve our percentage of attendance!)
Sunshine: Members mourn the passing of long-time member Mauro Cappitella on Wednesday, September 3. Our prayers are with the entire Cappitella family. Should you wish to send condolences to Mauro’s companion of the past few years, her address is: Evelyn Senaldi, 22 Arundel Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470; Tel # 1-973-696-7012; email: cookie975@msn.com. Mauro's obituary appeared in The Record on September 4. You can find it here: http://www.legacy.com/
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are currently contending with adversity of one type or another.
Happiness:
by G. Sherman
Induction of Whitney deBordenave brought many happy dollars into the club’s coffers as members offered their congratulations and good wishes.
Nancy S. was happy to have had her family visit with her last week.
Ryan C. was happy for the turn-out at the 9/11 commemoration in Park Ridge today.
Peter W. was happy to announce that he will soon become a first time grand-parent.
Whitney d. was happy to become a member and to have her sister with her tonight.
Pat D. was happy to have been able attend an Eagles concert with Joe.
Bob Balentine was happy to have enjoyed another summer of sailing at the Cape.
Announcements:
by G. Sherman
Our 2nd 5K Run/Walk with the Halfway Hounds is fast approaching. September 21 is only A WEEK away and there is MUCH TO DO. This event, so successful last year, can only succeed this year if EVERYONE in the club assists in some way. Posted in the Download section of the website to help you along are the SPONSORSHIP FLYER, REGISTRATION FORM, and LETTER TO SPONSORS. In the days ahead, attend a meeting; reach out for SPONSORS; get runners; secure donations of water and/or food; volunteer on the day of the event; DO SOMETHING TO ASSURE THE SUCCESS OF THIS EVENT! Let’s make this an event of which we can all be proud. Members should be sure to respond to Dick Beattie’s e-mailed spreadsheet to schedule themselves for a specific activity that day.
All members, but newer members in particular, are encouraged to attend the Vocational Assembly in Edison on October 7 and the Rotary Leadership Institute being held at our own Courtyard by Marriott on October 11. Stuart Gold is once again in charge of running the RLI program this year. Now in its 23rd year, the Institute serves as a training ground for upcoming leaders in the 28 districts of the northeastern part of the USA and Bermuda.
Both the Vocational Assembly and RLI provide members with an excellent chance to explore the dynamic WORLD of Rotary, to interact with Rotarians from numerous clubs around the state and region, and to learn first-hand of the many inspiring, rewarding and meaningful activities engaged in by fellow Rotarians as they work to make the world a better place.
The annual Rotary UN Day will be held this year on Saturday, November 1. Each year at Rotary UN Day, more than 1300 Rotarians including many Rotary International Directors, Foundation Trustees, past Senior Leaders, and guests come together at UN Headquarters in New York. The program is designed to inspire and educate all participants as well as provide insight into the relationship between Rotary and the United Nations. In the past, the day has been very successful and has sold out. DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED – REGISTER EARLY!
The day will begin at 9:30am and conclude by 4:00pm. Lunch will be in the UN Cafeteria, over- looking the East River at 1:00pm. For more info and to register go to http://riunday.org
Mark Your Calendar with these UPCOMING EVENTS:
by G. Sherman
Tues., Sept. 16 – Board Meeting – Fay Logan’s Office, 1 Paragon Drive, Montvale - Dinner at 6:00; meeting at 6:30.
Fri., Sept. 19 – Club Meeting at The Courtyard by Marriott – Guest Speaker: Leonora Prantis – Post 21 Club (http://post21club.org)
Sat., Sept. 20 – District 7490 fifth annual Rotary Foundation Seminar, Flight 7490 to Light Up Rotary, will be held on Saturday, September 20 at the Passport Cafe at Greenwood Lake Airport in West Milford, N.J. You can register here: http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/Events/EVPEventDetails.aspx?accountid=50049&eid=b528480d-0c24-4b15-8bdd-3c59eea1bfd9&tid=2
Sun., Sept. 21 – 5K Walk/Run – Park Ridge Municipal Pool, 123 Colony Ave., Park Ridge.
Tues., Oct. 7 – Vocational Assembly – Pines Manor, Route 27 S. in Edison. Registration begins at 3:30, program at 4:00. $50.00. Featured speakers: PRIVP Anne Matthews (first woman to serve on the RI Foundation Board); Ken Blanchard (author of The One Minute Manager); Eric LeGrand (former Rutgers Univ. football player).More information – go to www.rotarynjva.org
Sat., Oct. 11 – District 7490 Rotary Leadership Institute – The Courtyard by Marriott, 100 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. $95.00. Clubs sending 2 people to Level One will have the cost of the second person paid by the District. Register at www.rlinea.com
Program:
by G. Sherman
Our own District Governor Elect Peter Wells had the honor of inducting Whitney deBordenave into the Park Ridge Club on Thursday night at Domani Restaurant in Hillsdale. Whitney, a resident of Tuxedo Park, NY, is now an employee of Jack Daniels VW in Fair Lawn after having spent some years as an elementary school teacher in Virginia.
After briefly describing obligations of membership and the Five Avenues of Service that Rotary provides, Peter assured Whitney that she would find countless opportunities to make the world a better place. He urged her to make the Four Way Test a guiding principle to follow in all professional and personal activities and encouraged members to help her find her niche in the club and in the Rotary world beyond.
Reminiscing about his own early years as a young Rotarian, Peter called to mind the admonition of one of his mentors to “never say ‘no’ when the club president or other elected Rotary leader asks you to do something. The greater your involvement, the greater your reward”, he said.
Peter then concluded his remarks by reminding all present of the fellowship and mutual support that Rotary provides. Within our own District 7490, one can network with over 1300 members, all committed to the ideal of putting “Service above Self”.
With that the membership packet and a new member pin was presented to Whitney as other club members enthusiastically welcomed her into the club.
