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Calendar of Events for the Port Chester-Rye Brook Rotary Club: The current Date and time in District 7230 is: Our regular Tuesday Breakfast or Lunch Meeting typically features a guest speaker, and this schedule is primarily intended as a guide to our speakers program. We’ve also included other club events, as they’re scheduled, and other events that may be of interest to our membership. The current schedule appears first, with currently planned events, and the archived items are below. Those items of interest to the club, but not part of our own schedule, are shown indented. As always, contributions and updates are welcome: email Vinny. To see a schedule of Area events, go to Area 4 Events. (Under Construction)
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Archived dates: (Note that underlined items are hyperlinks) MARCH 2010: Wednesday, March 31st, 5:30 pm: Board meeting at Vinny’s office, 163 North Main Street. Tuesday, March 30th, 12:10pm lunch meeting: Club Assembly + District Governor Nominee Helen Lynch to talk about annual giving. Saturday, March 27th: RLI (Rotary Leadership Institute) seminar at Yale, New Haven, CT Tuesday, March 23rd, 12:10pm lunch meeting: Judith Dobrof, Executive Director of the Westchester Cancer Support Team will talk about that organization’s local activities in education, counseling, advocacy and support, for cancer patients and their families. Fri March 19th - Sun March 21st: PETS (President-elect training seminar), Islandia, NY.Wednesday, March 17th, 6:0pm: Saint Patrick’s Day Party at Copacabana in Port Chester Tuesday, March 9th, 12:10pm lunch meeting: Speaker Younhee Shin of the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project. FEBRUARY 2010: Saturday, March 6th: RLI (Rotary Leadership Institute) seminar at Concordia College, Bronxville. Tuesday, March 2nd, 7:30am breakfast meeting: Speaker John Conyers to talk about Exodus Transitional Services. “Exodus transitional Community is a fellowship of formerly incarcerated individuals that helps people coming out of prison build stable lives and fully reintegrate into society” Learn more at the Exodus website at www.etcny.org. Thursday, February 25th, 12:00 noon: Paul Harris Luncheon at the University Club, 1 West 54th St. Guest speaker will be David Walker (former Comptroller General of the U.S.) Tuesday, February 23rd, 12:10pm lunch meeting: Club Assembly. Plus Paul Harris Award to Bharat Patel. Wednesday, February 17th at 5:30 pm: Club Board meeting at Vinny’s Office, 163 N. Main St. Tuesday, February 16th, 12:10pm lunch meeting: Jim Killoran of Habitat for Humanity of Westchester: Jim will fill us in on Habitat’s plans for upcoming work in Haiti. Friday, February 12th, 6:00pm: District Celebration of the Chinese New Year at the Rotary Club of Chinatown. The Golden Unicorn Restaurant, 18 East Broadway, NY, NY. $75 p.p. Thursday, February 11th, 6-9 pm: Pre PETS (President-elect training seminar) in Bronxville. Tuesday, February 9th, 12:10pm lunch meeting: Joan Thomas, Co-Chair, Port Chester Cares Community Coalition, will talk about that organization and its relation to community outreach, youth, and community developmentTuesday, February 2nd, 7:30 am: Our breakfast speaker was Doctor Larry Severino, President of White Plains Rotary Club to talk about PolioPlus. See our Press Release for last week’s Fundraiser for Haiti. JANUARY, 2010: Friday, January 29th, 7:00pm: At the Downtown Association, Pine St., NY. Charter night for the new Wall Street New York Club. Thursday, January 28th, 6-9pm: Fundraising Dinner at Tandoori for ShelterBox—raised $6,000 plus. Tuesday, January 26th: Club assembly—ShelterBox. on display Wednesday, January 20th, 5:30 pm: Club Board Meeting at Vinny’s Office. Set date of Thursday, January 28th for Fundraising Dinner at Tandoori, Taste of India. Food will be sponsored by the restaurant. Tuesday, January 19th: Joan Thomas spoke about the devastation in Haiti and we discussed what we might do to plan an aid project for Haiti. Tuesday, January 12th: Tuesday, January 5th, 7:30 am: Guest speaker, Jeoff Kisloff, spoke about the reconstruction of the Cross Westchester Expressway (I-287) See background of I-287.
Thursday, June 4th: 6-9pm: District 7230 Membership seminar at Fogarty’s in Bronxville. Register. Tuesday, June 2nd: Frank Corvino, President of Greenwich Hospital, to talk about Greenwich hospital, it’s outreach programs, and relationships with the community. Tuesday, May 26th: District Governor Nominee, George Camp, to talk about Polio Plus, Rotary International’s Annual Giving program, and his recent trip to Nigeria. George was recently awarded the Rotary International Service Above Self Award. This is Rotary's highest honor for individual Rotarians, recognizing those who have displayed exemplary humanitarian service with a focus on active involvement in helping others through Rotary. It is awarded to only 120 Rotarians, out of 1.2 million. That’s one in ten thousand Rotarians or .01 percent. Our club is honored to have George as our guest. Also, see videos: Eradicating Polio Movie (6 minutes) HBO Video: The final inch (38 minutes) Tuesday, May 19th: Club member John Kiyak, to talk about his career, business and experience as a Rotarian. Tuesday, May 12th: Club member Jay Feinsod and his wife Esta, to talk about their recent trip to Panama. Tuesday, May 5th: Deacon Billy Vaccaro of the Holy Rosary Parish and the Don Bosco Center, to tak about the Don Bosco Center. APRIL, 2009: Tuesday, April 28th, 2009: Club Assembly. Discussions to include membership, attendance, events and projects. Sunday, April 26th: Annual Raffle. Tickets are available from all members. Tuesday, April 21st: 7:00 pm: Tentative: Get-together with the GSE Team at the Copacabana in Port Chester. Meet the Brazilian Team and their hosts. Tuesday, April 21st: Joint meeting with Area-4 Clubs and presentation of this year’s GSE team from Brazil: Lunch hosted by Port Chester-Rye Brook Rotary Club at T&J's: This will be a joint meeting with Harrison, Rye, Larchmont and Mamaroneck Rotary Clubs. Area-3 clubs are also welcome. Please confirm attendance, with Secretary John Dick or President Vincent Coakley, as numbers may be limited. Saturday, April 18th: Fun-run in Central Park for Concern Worldwide. We will be joined by the Brazilian GSE Team. Breakfast afterward. Everybody is welcome, but please register. Registration is $20.00 as a member of the 7230 Rotary Team. For more information, or to get a Team Shirt, contact Roman or Vinny. Friday, April 17th thru Wednesday, April 22nd: This year’s GSE Team from Brazil will visit to Areas-3-4. Tuesday, April 14th: Raymond Skulky, President of the Port Chester—Rye Brook Kiwanis Club, to talk about the Kiwanis Club and will also take questions on the Westchester County Board of Elections. Tuesday, April 7th: Joan Feinstein, Mayor of the Village of Rye Brook. To talk about Rye Brook, “….a young village that was founded only 25 years ago, but …...has developed a warmth and pride that makes it a unique community….” Friday, April 3rd thru Sunday, April 5th: District Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island. Friday night performance by the Sopranos’ Uncle Junior. MARCH, 2009: Tuesday, March 31st: Allyson Brown: Saving Lives: Presentation of Concern Worldwide’s innovative, cost-effective health programs in Rwanda which aim to prevent and treat illness and malnutrition. Tuesday, March 24th: Ken Manning, President of Port Chester-Rye Brook Chamber of Commerce. Friday, March 20th: Paul Harris Fellows Lunch: Ask Jay for details. Tuesday, March 17th, 6:30pm: Saint Patrick’s Day Party, at the Copacabana in Port Chester. $65.00 per person. Please confirm attendance with Secretary John by Friday, March 13th. Tuesday, March 10th: Adrienne and Lindsey Concra and Kevin Williams, to talk about their service trip to Kenya, with the Maywood Rotary Club. Tuesday, March 3rd: Edward Birdie of the New York Power Authority to talk about the NYPA, their history, how they work and what’s in the future, especially with regard to green power initiatives. FEBRUARY, 2009: Tuesday, February 24th: No speaker: Club Assembly Wednesday. February 18th: Directors Meeting Tuesday, February 17th: George Latimer, Assemblyman of the New Your State Assembly Tuesday, February 10th: Doctor Rolande Hodel of AIDSfreeAFRICA, to talk about that agency’s initiative in producing HIV drugs in Cameroon Saturday, February 7th: 15th Anniversary Gift of Life Gala Dinner (718) 548 5859Tuesday, February 3rd: Jay and Esta Feinsod to talk about their recent trip to Egypt. Thanks, Jay Sunday, February 1st: St. Peter’s Church invites Rotary to recognition Day for the Volunteer at the Neighborhood Dinner at 1:00 pm: See reverend Hlario Saturday, January 31st: Don Bosco 80th Gala Dinner Dance: $75, (914) 939-0320, ex.11 JANUARY, 2009: Tuesday, January 27th: No speaker: Club Assembly: Presentation of the PortChesterRyeBrookRotary.org Wednesday, January 21st: Directors’ Meeting Tuesday, January 20th: Rona Nacku, Director of God's Green Market farming and food distribution program to talk about their program Tuesday, January 13th: Damyn Kelly of the Carver Center, to talk about the Carver Center, it's background and programs. Tuesday, January 6: Bill Currie of Rotary District 7230 Gift of Life and Lyn Roth-Jacobs of the Pelham Rotary Club, to make a presentation on the Gift of Life Program. DECEMBER 2008: Tuesday, December 30: No Meeting. Happy New Year Tuesday, December 23: No Meeting. Happy Holidays Tuesday, December 16th, after lunch: Annual visit to Port Chester Nursing Home. Tuesday, December 16th: Tom Saunders of the Rye Rotary Club to talk about Government Surveillance in the information age. Sunday morning, December 14th: Breakfast with Santa at Don Bosco Center. Contact Vinny Sunday, December 14th: Serving lunch at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church. Contact Carol or Vinny Tuesday December 9th: Holiday Party at Hostaria at 6:30. Blind Brook Chorus. Contact John or Carol. Saturday December 6th: Annual bell ringing for the Salvation Army at the Food Emporium. Signup sheet: Contact Carol. Tuesday, December 2nd: Anna, director of Hope House of Human Development Services of Westchester, will speak about their program. NOVEMBER 2008: Tuesday, November 25: Club Assembly and the induction of new member, Wendy Lawrence, into the club. Saturday, November 22nd: Food Drive at A&P for Don Bosco Center. Contact Carol. Wednesday, December 19th: Directors’ meeting Tuesday, November 18th: Bob Soley talking about Group Study Exchange and this year’s G.S.E. trip to Brazil Tuesday, November 11th: Member and World War II Veteran, Harvey Schiller, talking about his life. Guest was Mrs. Schiller Saturday, November 8th: United Nations Rotary International day and U.N. / R.I. Youth Day: Ann, Carol, Vinny attended Tuesday, November 4th: Aaron Soury, Hartsdale Club: identity theft OCTOBER 2008: Thursday, October 30th: Club visit to Westchester Broadway Theater, organized by Jerry Ploss: Slideshow (Come on, Jay!) Tuesday, October 28th: Annual visit of District Governor: Eric Storberg Tuesday, October 21st: Maria Massa and Kathy Friedman, Don Bosco Center: Outreach Programs, “Special Delivery” Tuesday, October 14th: Club Assembly and induction of new member Reverend Hilario Albert Saturday, October 11th: District 7230 Foundation Seminar in Fogarty’s, Bronxville, 8:30 am Tuesday, October 7th: Mary Beth Goss of Westchester League of Women Voters. Also, congratulations and thank you to Roman for contribution of $500 check to PCRB Rotary Club Foundation on the occasion of his marriage. SEPTEMBER 2008: Tuesday, September 23rd: Reverend Cruz form the Pentecostal Church on their programs Thursday September 18th: District Membership Seminar in Fogarty’s, Bronxville Tuesday, September 16th: Reverend Hilario Albert of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. New members, Orlando Vasquez and Janete Sucena, were inducted into the club. Tuesday, September 9th: Father Tim Ploch, Pastor of the Holy Rosary Parish Tuesday, September 2nd: Club Assembly AUGUST 2008: Tuesday, August 26th: Annual Clam Bake at Crawford Park. Slideshow Tuesday, August 19th: Dr. Enda McGovern talking about moving to Port Chester Tuesday, August 12th: Bob Herber of Northern Westchester (Katonah) Club to talk about the Tamara, Honduras Water Project; Installation of new member, John Kiyak, into the Club Tuesday, August 5th: Annual Student Scholarship Lunch JULY 2008: Tuesday, July 29th: Kathleen Purdy of Hillside Food Outreach Tuesday, July 27th: George Camp, District Governor Nominee, to talk on Polio Plus and his visit to Pakistan for N.I.D. Wednesday, July 16th: Board of Directors’ Meeting Tuesday, July 15th: Club Assembly. George Latimer, New York State Assembly, was our guest Tuesday, July 8th: Doctor Stephen Nicholas, International Family Aids Program Tuesday, July 1st: no meeting, Restaurant closed for renovation JUNE 2008: Tuesday, June 24th: Annual Installation Dinner at Tandoori, Taste of India Tuesday, June 17th: Port Chester Mayor, Dennis Pilla to talk about the Village of Port Chester. Our guest was Ken Manning, Port Chester Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, June 10th: Club Assembly Tuesday, June 3rd: Port Chester Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donald Carlisle MAY 2008: Wednesday, May 21st: District Assembly at Fogarty’s in Bronxville, 6:00 pm
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Current Schedule: (For more information, please click on the underlined hyperlinks) This calendar was last updated on Monday, April 12, 2010. Tuesday, April 6th, 7:30 am Breakfast Meeting: Our guest speaker will be New York State Assembly member, and friend of the club, George Latimer. George represents NY State Assembly District 91. Tuesday, April 13th, 12:10pm lunch meeting: Tom Saunders, President of Rye Rotary, to talk about SPRYE—”Staying Put in Rye and environs” a program to help the elderly stay in their homes, as long as possible, as an alternative to having to move to assisted living facilities. See Journal News article. Additionally we will have Alessandra Gaudio Tamerin of La Lingua Italia to talk briefly about culture, the arts, and a planned project tentatively scheduled for May 11th. Sunday, April 18th, 3-5pm: Annual Raffle at T&J’s. Tuesday, April 20th, 12:10pm lunch meeting: Doctor Donald Carlisle, Superintendant of the Port Chester School District, to talk about the Port Chester School system and the School Budget—see March 24th draft. Friday, April 23rd: District Conference at Hyde Park Tuesday, April 27th, 12:10pm lunch meeting: Club Assembly—agenda to be announced. Tuesday, May 4th, 7:30am breakfast meeting: Program: Doctor Larry Pariseau and Alonna Rosse of The Family Equestrian/Dog Center in Poughquag, NY. The center trains service animals for therapeutic and service use by traumatized individuals. Some service animals will also be presented. Tuesday, May 11th, 12:10pm lunch meeting: 90th Birthday Celebration for Harvey Schiller. Happy Birthday Harvey! Contact Jay Feinsod for details—(914) 447-5935 Tuesday, May 18th: No lunch meeting—Party on Thursday: Thursday, May 20th: Party for outgoing Tasmanian GSE Team Saturday, May 22nd: Port Chester Fest—Arts Festival—PCRB Rotary will have a stand/ tent. Keltic Dreams will be the star attraction at this event, sponsored and facilitated by Port Chester-Rye Brook Rotary. Tuesday, May 25th, 12:10pm lunch meeting: Club Assembly Tuesday, June 1st, 7:30 am Breakfast Meeting: Tuesday, June 8th, 12:10pm lunch meeting: Tuesday, June 15th, 12:10pm lunch meeting: June: Installation and Awards Dinner. Date TBD June 19th –24th: Rotary International Convention in Montreal June 26th: District Governor Installation of George Camp
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