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Our meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  Tom had his son Brendon as a guest.  We are a GO! for our Holiday Party on 12/12.  Flyer is up.  Check the newsletter for more information.  Mark Hannon requested that we decided to invite our marketing specialist Angie and a guest to attend our holiday party for free, and was accepted by all members.  If you have not sent in your Septemberfest money in, please do so it is $210 for the required 10 tickets.  Karen Acker was our sargent, Michael Sullivan won the 50/50 picked the Ace of Diamonds. Reminder to everyone, to PLEASE VOTE!  In 1978 John Carpenter directed the movie Halloween.  Why did the monster go to the bar?  For the boos.  Why do girl ghosts diet?  To keep their goolish figures.  How do you know if a mummy is sick?  They can't stop caughing.  Our guest was Medhat Allam , a local doctor who started a charity, what is now Operation International  .  I was very impressed listening to Medhat tell stories of his visits to poverty stricken countries to perform surgeries.  His charity now has 24 chapters, serving about 80 million people.  They cover every medical area of expertise.  They have designated teams in different area of the world.  And they do one week missions to help people.  Very inspiring charity.  The movie clip that we saw about the surgery that they were unable to do was very emotional and gave us some interesting perspective on how difficult it can be to deliver the news good or bad.
Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  Ed's wife Joan was visiting us today.  Vicki spoke about the XMAS party which is a go on 12/12/24 at 6pm.  Flyer coming soon.  Party will be at 75 Main.  Karen won the 50/50 but didn't pick the jack of hearts.  Paul stepped in a sargent and we played Super Trivia.  Table 1 answered the most questions correctly.  I think the game was well received.  Some challenging questions in there, but the visuals definitely stumped the rotary faithful.  I Promise to work on my routine an as i missed some important steps, as i was concentrating on the game.   Inspired by the great Lynda D, who used to do this when we needed sargent.  Bonnie Grice was our program, she spoke about her work in radio for over 30 years .  I worked at the student radio station adjacent to Bonnie for a few years while attending Long Island University: Southampton.  She spoke about her theater project Boots on the Ground which is being performed at the Southampton Cultural Center.    I'm amazed on the amount of events that they are doing at the cultural center as they continue to be the leader in giving back to the art community.  They are holding  their annual fundraiser on November 9th from 6-9pm.  Tickets are $115, and $50 for people under 29.  You can hit Read More and it will show you all the ways that you can support Boots On the Ground.
 
 
Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  We had Chicken Franchaise, Mashed Potatoes and dinner rolls for lunch.   The 12/12 Holiday party is officially a go at 75 Main, price is $62/person.  Alexandra was here and she brought two friends with her.  We had a returning guest Maria.   Mark Hannon acknowledged everyone's work on Septemberfest, Alexis told us how crazy volunteering was.  She embraced the "Yes" spirit and was able to conquer all.  Paul Henneforth picked the winning ticket, Ed Simioni.  Ed did not pick the Jack of hearts.  Travis was our sargent and talked about National Pasta Day started in 1154.  It was Evil Kanevl's birthday who's real name was Robert Kreg.  Seamus got fined for being late.  We were caught up to speed on birds.  I got my quiz question wrong.  Vulchers and Seaguls travel at 37,000 feet.  A Krobar is a good way to break into a birdhouse.  Most birds migrate to Wisconsin.  Tom G gave a happy dollar as he made a new friend by approaching a new person on a ferry.  Tom will also serve as MC for Veterans Day.  There is a 10am meeting on Saturday to talk about the Southampton Sewer Project.  Rachel Destephano was our program from Amaryllls Farm.  She told us about her passion horses and educated us on horses and the life the live.  Some of it was sad .  This 501c is responsible for saving 35 horses in the area with 5 locations.  The horses after 20 years of life require a lot of attention.  We were educated about the horses life.  Rachel was nervous and a little uncomfortable speaking to us but she was extremely passionate about her work and I'm glad that we got to hear her story.  I learned a lot about horses that i wasn't aware of.  I hope we get to invite her back to rotary in the future.  
Our meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.   We had 2 new prospective members Maria and Yana.  We met Yana through a rotary inquiry via our website.  She was eager to learn about everything that we do.   Also spoke with Maria about her, and her profession.   It was great to sit at the head table with Lauri, and Alexis to share what we do and learn about new people, as we try to increase our membership.  I encourage everyone to reach out to new faces and say hello.  Lauri spoke about our golf outing, and the great day we were blessed with.   Alexis spoke about Septemberfest kickoff party and her experience being that it's a lot of work.  But usually we shined Friday night.  Be sure to say a big Thank you to Mark Hannan, and Alexis for the wonderful rotary spirit they showed by throwing a great party.  We would also like to thank Angie from Callio Marketing as she was responsible for the flyer and thank you that was in the Southampton Press this week.  Guest Maria won the 50/50.  Paul and Karen split table stakes.  The Jack of hearts is still alive in the deck, still early in the going.   Grover Cleveland ran 3 times for the president.  William Jennings Bryant was known famously for being the prosecuter in the Scopes Monkey Trial.  We carefully towed the line with politics today as we talked about presidential feuds.  Octoberfest was created not out of love for harvest but by King Ludwig's wedding who was the king of Bovaria.  A clever fine for the prayer was issued to Vicki.  Our program was Gigi's playhouse, a program i investigated online and thought it was different and interesting. Their mission (taken from their website)  To change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.  Great energy delivering their message today and it sounds like they are doing some great work in Patchogue and covering Long Island.  We donated $250.  I hope they enjoyed their rotary experience, i hope to have them back in the future as a guest program
Septemberfest was launched Friday night, during our annual Kickoff Party.  I arrived at the venue at 5pm to setup my equipment.  Met with band to discuss the agenda, changed agenda.  I finished up and check in on our volunteers from time to time.  We also had some issues with the QR Codes. I played this set and was excited to rock the stage and get everybody in a good mood. 
My dance setlist from last night's septemberfest
 
20:16 : Wuki - Sunshine (My Girl) (Extended Mix)
20:19 : Cedric Gervais, Nile Rodgers - We Are Family (Extended Mix)
20:21 : The Village People - Y.M.C.A.
20:24 : Earth Wind and Fire - September
20:28 : Dzeko, John Denver - Country Road (Extended Mix)
20:30 : GhostMasters, Mother Hackerz - SugarPie HoneyBunch (Extended Mix)
20:33 : Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out / Upside Down 2018 (More Remixes) (Stonebridge Remix)
20:36 : Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ligotti - Sweet Home Alabama (Ligotti Remix Intro Clean)
20:38 : Block & Crown, Martina Budde - You Are The Sunshine (Original Mix)
20:41 : The Trammps - Disco Inferno (Extended Mix)
20:45 : A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
20:49 : Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Ranny ReWerk) (Ranny ReWerk)
20:51 : Block & Crown - Heaven (Original Mix)
 
It was great to see everyone participating and helping out.  We really throw some great parties.  The band was great too.  Appetizers from Shippy's.  We appreciate everyone's efforts, and i hope everyone had a great time.  
 
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What a beautiful day for our bi annual golf outing at Shinneock.  Today i was the assistant on photos.  We took everyone's picture and we took them to CVS.  Had them printed and returned with them to put them in frames.  I learned a lot about one of the important duties that makes the event a success.  It was great to see some of our Rotarians taking the challenge of one of the most difficult courses in the world.  The outing was followed by a reception with drinks and a delicious spread of food.   The slideshow of pictures for the day can be found down below
Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  3rd string Quarterback James Grossi filled in for our vacationing presidents.  We had a returning guest Barbara.   Tim announced a hike for this Saturday at Ellington Park.  Terri Kiernan stopped by to try to recruit volunteers for registration and needs someone to take pictures for the Shinnecock Golf Outing scheduled for next Thursday.  Please reach out if your interested in helping next Thursday.  Travis was our sargent.  Mary wins the 50/50 but it was the 7 of diamonds that peaked out of the deck.  I was happy to understand why i wanted pancakes yesterday morning as it was National Pancake Day.  This is the day we celebrate Johnny Appleseed for his many accomplishments.  There are over 1100 rotary clubs in Australia.  Argentina is the highest via elevation, California the lowest.  Towels are the #1 contributor for dry skin.  This date in 1969 the Brady Bunch started it's run on television.  The Eiffel Tower was originally supposed to be sent to Barcelona.  Our program was Stacy & Suzie from Lucia's Angels.  Their goal is to educate people on Breast Cancer.  They are a Southampton charity, the money they raise goes to help local women.  They have an October 1st tree lighting coming up in front of the Chamber of Commerce.  Their Girls Night Out fundraiser at Gurney's is scheduled for November 9th.  
Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  Vice President Rosane Cassella ran the meeting for an absent Lauri who is in Italy.   We had a guest Sabrina.  Mark made a Southamptonfest announcement.  Sell those tickets, or get people to get registered online.  Sabrina won the 50/50, Paul C won table stakes.  Mary Kelly was our sargent, and introduced a new concept.  Buy a hint!  I LOVE IT!  We learned the snails like to hibernate,  How many colors are in a rainbow.  The difference between jot and tiddle.  You can tell the age of a horse by looking at their teeth.  Apple was the top money maker in 2022.  We were without a program again, so we learned about past president Michael Gomberg who's been a financial adviser for six years. Enjoys swimming and learning to play golf.  He is married for 21 years with children Maxwell 18, and Sasha 16.  Michael was introduced to rotary through Matt Fogarty.   Spoke highly about is experience as president and how rewarding the experience is.   He wants to give away more schlorships.  His mentor is his dad who ran a farmstand back in the day.
 
 
Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  Tom G had a guest his brother Jim.  Mark and Alexis spoke about Southamptonfest kickoff party.  All members are required to purchase 6 tickets.  Tickets are $35.   Sponsorships are $250.  We will be having appetizers and food trucks.  Rosane talked about district happenings , the AG conference.  We donated $250 to Gift of Life for Salim who was scheduled to have heart surgery but because he had issues with their teeth.  They had to delay the surgery and take care of the teeth first.  
Donations for Slalim's dental care can be mailed to:
GOL Inc., 475 Northern Blvd, Suite 22, Great Neck, NY 11021
Or made online at: www.giftoflifeinc.org/donate
THERE WILL BE NO MEETING ON OCTOBER 3rd, 2024 because of the golf outing
 
Karen Acker was our sargent and also won the 50/50.  Karen picked the 2 of spades, so another week continues to find the Jack of Hearts.  In 2003 country star Johnny Cash passed away. The Lascaux paintings, discovered in 1940 when some teenagers followed a dog into the cave, feature hundreds of images of animals that date to around 17,000 years ago. I was excited to hear it was National Chocolate Milkshake Day.  Our program was Bianca Collins .  The secretary of  the Shinnecock Tribal Council.    She talked about everything that goes on, on they do on the reservation and improving relations between the tribe and the community  We invited her to join rotary.  
Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  We sang for Laurie's Birthday.  Travis was sargent.  Michael Gomberg won the 50/50, Harold and Mary split the table stakes.  It was happy sex day.  It was Michael Keaton's birthday.  Most of us remembered Batman but couldn't name the other movies he was in.  The Voyager is 24.5 billion miles away from earth when we last checked.  11 pounds of Mozzerella on Pizza's every year.  Travis expressed an idea about giving away extra tickets, when many go unsold.  We learned about past president, past assistant governor Ray Enstine.  While sitting at the table we heard lots of old rotary stories about Ray's time in Rotary.   Ray worked for Pulver Gas for 30 years.  He enjoys playing guitar and chasing around his grandchildren.  He's married to his wife, Wendy since 1971. He vacations to South Carolina.  He joined in 1976 and has served several positions in rotary.  He talked about meetings at John Ducks and past programs.  Assigned seats at the bar.  He participated in stealing Greenport's rotary bell.  His idols are his buddy and mom.  We had a good time learning about one of our rotary family members.  Rosane continues to work her way through the rotary family and make sure we meet everyone.
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