November 30, 2012
Meeting came to order 12:15 Opened by Fatima Camacho with the salute to the flag, followed by the prayer given by Paul Peacock.
Attendees: Fatin Alkhaleel, Brian Berry, Patricia Binkowski, Fatima Camacho, Robert Celli, Michael Ciavolino, Kenneth Gittell, Michael Hayes, Gordon Heggie, Michael Hon, Gerald Kass, Leonard Kiczek, Theodore Panis, Paul Peacock, Al Peskoe, Alwxis Tucci and Jonathan Tango..
Agenda:
Fatima opened with several announcements. First and foremost, with the generous food supplies provided by Investors Savings Bank, the Rotary was able to provide 300 Food Baskets for Thanksgiving to local families.
Guest speaker: Habitat for Humanity. Jim Doran spoke of the local chapter (covering 26 towns) and all that they provide. They are strictly a non-profit organization. Housing, is always top of their list but also critical supplies, clothing, food, blankets etc, that will help to rebuild storm damaged homes and restore lives here in our community. A short film was showed of all the devastation the East Coast had endured throughout the last couple of weeks and how Habitat for Humanity was there to help people piece their lives back together.
Fatima announced the Rotary Club of Long Branch is having a “NIGHT OF MUSIC” to benefit Habitat for Humanity December 19th from 8pm until 2am at Jack’s Goal line Stand, on Brighton Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740. Come “RESTORE THE SHORE” with Chris Morrisy, George Lazarou, the A.D.D. Band and the Music of Tom and Tony. Tickets (15.00) can be purchased at the door, through www.rclb.bigcartel.com, or Mika Hon/Mike Ciavolino. COME SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE.
Fatima’s last announcement was the ROTARY CLUB OF LONG BRANCH HOLIDAY PARTY. December 5th at 6PM. Where you ask, Johnny Piancones, 591 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740 25.00 per person /cash bar. Please RSVP Ken Gittell 732.539.3077. PLEASE bring supplies to help out our troops.
Meeting adjourned 1:15