September 10 Tri-Gear Report

Posted by June Bertini 
on Sep 14, 2015
 
Park Ridge Rotary Club September 10 Meeting at Domani
 
Flag Salute: Pres-elect Phil Wells
 
Invocation: Bob Balentine
 
Members Present: R. Balentine, J. Bertini, R. Bustard, R. Cangialosi, I. Chazotte, P. DiRosa, J. Doornbosch, S. Fox, S. Gold, S. Hopper, H. Paul, C. Rose, Brittany Vozza, DG Peter Wells, Phil Wells.
 
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Past Park Ridge Club Member George Gabriel, Joe DiRosa (Guest of Pat), Gene Paul (Guest of Helen), Franco Family
 
Make-Ups:  
 
BE CERTAIN TO ALERT SECRETARY JUNE BERTINI OF ANY MAKE-UPS IN ORDER TO KEEP THE CLUB’S ATTENDANCE RECORDS ACCURATE.
 
Photo Fines: J. Bertini, S. Gold, S. Hopper
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Celebrating birthdays this month are Pat DiRosa (9/20), Stuart Gold (9/21), Steve Hopper (9/22) and Whitney deBordenave (9/24). Pat and Joe DiRosa (9/22) and Steve and Ann Hopper (9/14) are celebrating anniversaries as well.
 
Sunshine:
 
Steve Hopper’s wife’s aunt and uncle are both ill and need our prayers.
 
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are currently contending with adversity of one type or another.
 
Happiness:
by J. Bertini
 
Cindy was on time and therefore happy not to have to pay a late fine; she was also happy to see her former student, George Gabriel.
 
Guest George Gabriel was happy to be with us.
 
Stuart was happy about the RLI meeting he attended in Connecticut.
 
Peter was happy that this was the fifth Rotary meeting he was attending this week.
 
June, Ryan, Steve Fox, Steve Hopper, Jan, Phil and many others were happy to have the Franco Family as our special guests tonight.
 
Pat was happy about having a great summer and an upcoming trip to Hawaii to celebrate her 25th Anniversary.
 
Bob Bustard was happy about his recent trip to Ireland, attending the U.S. Open, playing golf, his grandson turning 5 weeks old and the new Rotary sign on Kinderkamack Road.
 
Bob Balentine was happy about having had a great summer, especially going on the boat and visiting with his children, grandchildren and friends.
 
Steve Fox was happy about Bob Bustard becoming a new grandpa and that his daughter was happily settled in Tampa and joining a sorority.
 
Steve was happy to see George Gabriel and the upcoming 9/11 ceremony in Park Ridge.
 
Phil was happy about his recent vacation in St. Thomas while attending a family wedding.
 
Announcements:
by J. Bertini
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Our Third Annual 5K is scheduled for Sunday, September 20 - WE NEED MORE MILE MARKER SPONSORS! All materials related to the event can be downloaded from the right-hand side bar of our website, www.parkridgerotaryclub.org
 
Ryan mentioned the need for maximum club participation in preparing for the 5K run September 20. We will be assembling packets at the next 5K meeting on September 14.
 
DG Peter Wells announced that Linda Hanlon was picked to receive the Vocational Service Award for District 7490 at the New Jersey Vocational Assembly and encouraged all to attend the event. This year’s Vocational Assembly will take place on the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, October 6th, at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison, New Jersey 08817. See www.RotaryNJVA.org for more details.
 
Stuart encouraged all club members to sign up for RLI training at the Marriott Courtyard on October 12.
 
Bob Bustard invited members to help with the Halloween Food Drive on October 24 at St. Peter’s College in Jersey City.
 
RI President, K.R.Ravindran is visiting our District and will be at a Rotary International Dinner at Seasons in Washington Township on November 10. Information can be found on the District website.
 
All members are encouraged to attend a NJ Devil’s hockey game on December 19 when they play against the Anaheim Ducks.
 
Mark Your Calendar with These UPCOMING EVENTS:
by J. Bertini 
 
Tues., 9/15 – Board Meeting – Pascack Historical Society, 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge – Dinner at 6:00; meeting at 6:30.
 
Fri., 9/18 – Club Meeting – The Courtyard by Marriott, 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale. Bell rings at 12:15. Guest speaker – PDG Raj Bhatia speaking on The Rotary Foundation.
 
Sun., 9/20 – Third Annual Park Ridge Rotary/Halfway Hounds 5K Run/Walk. Registration begins at 9:00 at the Park Ridge Municipal Pool, 120 Colony Ave., Park Ridge. Race starts at 10:00.
 
Sat., 10/10 – Rotary Leadership Institute – 7:30-3:30 – The Courtyard by Marriott, 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale. Offering Parts I, II, III and Graduate. Register at www.rlinea.org and click on “Montvale NJ” under “Upcoming Events” in the left hand side-bar. Take advantage of the 2 for 1 arrangement.  If any 2 members from the same club take any Part of the Leadership course and show proof of attendance, the District will be reimburse them for one tuition for every two attending.
 
Sat., 10/24 - Halloween Against Hunger 2015 - at St. Peter's University in Hudson County. Register and/or donate by going to our District homepage at 
http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50049
 
Sat., 11/7 - Rotary Day at the United Nations – SOLD OUT
 
Tues., 11/10 - RI President, K.R.Ravindran will visit our District on Tuesday November 10, 2015. Greet him at a "Celebration of Rotary Service" Party to be held at Season’s, Washington Township, from 6.30 to 10.30. The "Celebration of Rotary Service" will recognize District 7490 Rotarians with over 40 years of Rotary Service.
 
SAVE THE DATES – 2016 District Conference – April 28-May 1, Baltimore Inner Harbor
 
 
Program: 
by J. Bertini
 
President Elect Phil Wells announced that this meeting was a very special night as we welcomed the family of Nikki Franco and presented them with a check for over $25,000, representing money raised through the beefsteak fundraiser in June.  The funds will be used for a scholarship fund for students who exemplify Nikki’s particular interests in culinary arts and softball. Nikki, known for her bubbly personality, tragically lost her life in June, 2014 while in Florida pursuing her interest in baking and pastry at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.