Rotary Club of West Point-Highland Falls, NY

March 3, 2005

Today’s Greeter – Diana Cole

Today’s Prayer Bearer – Bill Higgins

Today’s Program – “Woody Held” Languages.

Rotary Last Week – February 24^th

Col. Cindy Jebb of the Social Services Dept. gave a most interesting presentation on her experiences in the African nations of Kenya, Bijibouti, & Ethiopia. She commented on their civil affairs, including items such as water related diseases, cultures, ethnics, politics, security, and many other civic problems that exist. The presentation was reinforced by an excellent slide show. Col. Jebb has written two books, re: her experiences. (Excellent program.)

Tsunami Relief Fund – Kate Squicciarini said the Hotel has $1600.00 toward fund. Two more weeks to go. (More next week)

Phil Brillante again addressed safety, noting that home accidents frequently occur in the bath. He displayed rubber pads, which adhere to the tub or shower floor, thus preventing slips.

(Great idea!) (Also: His target for ski slope is mid-March.)

Dinner Theatre – “Crazy For You”

April 17^th at 2 pm Theatre, then dinner in the ballroom 5 pm - $80.00 per. Turn in your sign up sheet A.S.A.P.

“Hole up” with the Sopranos!

Artie & Charmaine Bucco of “The Sopranos” HBO TV show will be at the Hotel Thayer on Sunday, March 13^th from 5 to 8:00pm. Enjoy dinner with them for $95.00 per. Spend the night at the Hotel & enjoy breakfast for two for $333.00. (See Don Sagaria,)

The Holy Innocents Church thrift shop will be operating every Thurs. 10 am to 1 pm. The Holy Innocents food pantry, 2nd & 4^th Wednesday’s of month.

(Money donations preferred. It goes further.)

Sacred Heart Thrift Shop open 10am – 2pm; (4:30 Thursdays.)

Jerry Sheehan’s Pushcart - (Profits to Club) “Jerry’s flat is fixed, his cart rolls again, So order a puck while he still holds his pen! (Or perhaps a scarf designed by Ben?)

Club Postings

1^st. Don Jaroszewski - (Curt Brewer)

1^st. Rick Metro – (Bill Stone)

Visiting Rotarians

None

Guests

None

Other Clubs’ Activities

Walden Rotary Club – Presenting “Echoes of Ireland” March 5, 2005 at 7:30 pm. It features “Dublin’s Traditional Irish Cabaret”. Paramount Theatre, Middletown.

Goshen Annual 250 Club – Dinner, Dance, & Raffle. March 19, 2005, 7:00 pm, John S. Burke H.S. $75.00 (You and a guest.)

District 7210 48^th Ann. Conference – May 13-15 at Villa Roma Resort. Centennial B’day.

50/50 Drawing – February 24^th

Mike Herman – Ace of spades.

(And the pot is still building with $$$$.00!)

Ps - 19 cards are left in the deck!

Birthdays

“Gus” Fishburne – March 4^th

Biensy Rosa – March 5^th

Dennis Foote – March 7^th

“With a hearty ‘do, re. me-ooo,’

Sing Happy Birthday to this happy trio!”

Brags

Gus Fishburne. Shirley Bonsell, Harold Spaeth, Dave Monroe, Todd Browne, Josh Brewer, Phil Brillante, Rob Gordon, Kate Squicciarini, Cathy Kelly, Jim Donnelly, Alan Hirsch,

Roy Spells, Dave Weyant

Club Attendance Statistics

Membership – 50

February 24 attendance – ?

February attendance - 60%

Upcoming Programs

Mar. 10 - Joannie Kay – Animal Rescue

Mar. 17 – Business Meeting

Mar. 24 – Ltc. Coddington - USMAPS

Mar. 31 – Assoc. Graduates (On site)

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