Guests Present: Olexandr Zozulia (Rotaractor from Lithuania), Ayesha Khan and Zara Iqbal (Prospective Members)
Meeting Highlights:
Alix opened the Meeting at 12:35 with the Pledge, a Prayer for Rotary and the community by Fr. Philippe, the recitation of the Four-Way Test, and the Rotary song led by Harvey. The Meeting adjourned at 1:40.
Happy Bucks in the amount of $18 was collected.
Minutes of the 2 August Meeting were unanimously approved.
August Birthdays include Harvey, Lisa, Debby, and Christian. Happy Birthday, All!
Induction of New Member – Alix and Loren inducted Lisa Summa-Guarino into our Membership. Welcome, Lisa, we look forward to having you join us. George Figueiredo also became a new Member, but he was unable to attend the Meeting. He will be inducted at a future Meeting.
Queen’s Daughters Day Care – As a result of our recent Community Service Grant to them, we have been invited to attend their “Get Moving, Get Fit” Program (and our sponsorship of same). This will be held on Friday, August 18, from 9:30 a.m. to a 12:00 p.m. lunch. Please let Peggy know if you will be attending so that a number can be provided to them for their planning.
Guests – Zara Iqbal – She is CEO of Business Solutions Management Consultants, Vice President of Advanced Bio Behavioral Sciences, an attorney and a humanitarian. She is currently involved with a water project in Pakistan. Ayesha Khan is a certified medical biller and is knowledgeable regarding marketing skills. Olexandr Zozulia is a Rotaractor from Lithuania and will be studying in Atlanta.
December Fundraiser – Harvey reported that our Club has been doing the Holiday Raffle for about 10 years. The Board approved to continue with the fund raiser, as is, with tickets selling for $100, the prizes have been altered to $2500, $1500, and $1,000.
Family Services Field Day Kinship Program – August 31 from 11:00 – 2:30, location to be determined. Alix reported that they have asked us to assist with this program. As a recent Community Service Grant recipient, their Grant was to assist them in their on-going program of grandparents as caretakers. The Field Day event will include a variety of programs for the children, they would like an hour art project for grand-parents, Sundra indicated she might be available. The day is being promoted as a Rotary Day..
Paul Harris – Alix presented Paul Harris Fellow pins to Matts for his contribution to the Rotary Foundation last year and to Shaw for his donation this year. Both are multiple Paul Harris Fellows. Any Rotarian donating $1,000 or more to the Rotary Foundation during a Rotary Year is recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow,
Sergeant-At-Arms – Harvey was presented with a pin for his position.
Sam is running for representative of District 6 in Liberia. Matts provided this information, and he also gave background information on Sam’s many accomplishments in Liberia. The Elections will take place in October.
Evening Meeting – Venue – Alix reported that our Evening Meeting at 6:15 p.m. will be held on the west side of Yonkers at the Dolphin Restaurant on the waterfront. Each Member will pay separately for their orders that evening instead of the usual $25 per dinner meeting. There will be a 30% discount at the bar for any drinks or soda. This move is an effort to reach younger Rotarians who cannot make lunch and who would like a less expensive venue. Orders can range from simply having drinks and soda to a full dinner. It is also an effort to attract individuals who work in the downtown area. Sundra and Barbara volunteered to call Club members to remind them of the change in venue.
50/50
Jeffrey won today’s drawing of $12.
He drew the Queen of Hearts and won the “Pot” of $518.
Congratulations, Jeffrey!
Jeffrey donated $100 to the Club.
QUEEN’S DOWRY
The winning card is the Queen of Hearts
A new Queen’s Dowry will begin on August 16.
Happy Bucks – $18.00
