COGS July 2014 (Jul 31, 2014)

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COGS 7/31/14

Posted by Warren Tockerman on Aug 01, 2014

The Prez started the meeting at 12:15 PM and Bill said a prayer regarding reacting to others.

Music: Teddy played You’ll Never Walk Alone, along with a host of great others.

Food: Caesar’s salad, Sole Francese with rice and green beans, delicious cherry pie, along with coffee and tea.

Guests: Ian Goldman, our new member as of today

Fines: Late – Frank, Mike T, Rob (for being on time); No pin – Frank, Tony; Bill S. for being a wise guy; Walter for wearing his pin; For not being at the Board meeting last night- Robin and Steve; Bill D. for talking too much at the Board meeting; Al- too quiet; Lou and Horton – for being PDG’s; Jim- no badge; Dave- for no darn reason!

Happy Dollars: Liz- weekend with granddaughter; Bill D. & Mike and Rob – Denise for great Board meeting; Chuck for undefeated tennis game, dinner with Denise and 10 men and Denise at the Board meeting; Mike for Tom Z’s fine pictures at Installation Dinner; Harry for Warren’s colorful pocket squares; Jon for his birthday…and Don for something undistinguishable.

Birthdays & Anniversaries: Walter’s anniversary on August 5^th. Congratulations.

Announcements:

August 7^th– RI President Gary Huang at Moorestown Rotary meeting

2)August 15^th – Club picnic at Monmouth Park. Please notify Harry if you have guests they are at $45.00 each; members free (included in annual dues).

3)August 18^th – Gift of Life annual meeting will be at the Clarion, , Diane Rotondelli, 21 Jumping Brook Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701, 732-740-7428 drotondelli@optonline.net for reservations and/or more information.

October 4^th – We will be putting the Golf Outing’s silent auction and gift baskets together at Liz’s place – time and address forthcoming.
October 6^th - Golf Outing is at Deal Country Club. Rain date: October 20^th. Bill urged us to sell all raffle tickets or purchase the balance of any unsold. Frank reminded us to try to put together 4-somes and play. Raffle tickets have been distributed. Need more? See Robin.
October 7^th - The Vocational Assembly will be held at The Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817, 732-287-2222, info@pinesmanor.com. Ken Blanchard and Eric LaGrande will be the speakers.
October 10^th – Friday – District Training at Cherry Hill, NJ. Chuck, Bill D., Horton and Harriet will be facilitators. This is an opportunity to meet some great people with some outstanding ideas about Rotary. Our club pays your tuition for the event. If you cannot make this one, there is another on Saturday, October 11^th in Montvale, NJ.
November 7^th – Foundation District Dinner
REMINDERS –
1. Addie reminded us again to please get goods in for the Golf Outing Silent Auction and also to get any amount gift certificates from restaurants, and if possible, get wine and gifts also.
2. Liz asked that we prepare a “tax letter” for donors of any form of gift.
3. Use Rotary business/thank you cards when patronizing restaurants and other businesses and club supporters in the area.

Induction of new member:

Today Warren inducted Ian Goldman, a Red Bank attorney who was proposed by past Mayor Ed McKenna of Red Bank. Congratulations, Ian, and may this be the first of many rewarding years of service in Rotary. Ian was welcomed with great support. After his talk about himself, each member of the club introduced themselves. At the end, Ian greeted everyone at the door.

50/50 - $25.00 went to Bill S. Last week Barbara M. drew the grand 50/50 card and won $480 that had accumulated.

Meeting ended at 1:30 PM

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Challenges can be stepping stones or stumbling blocks. It’s just a matter of how you view them. -Unknown

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COGS 7/24/14

Posted by Warren Tockerman on Jul 24, 2014

Denise started the meeting at 12:17 PM which was followed by a prayer giving thanks for our gathering today, for the Navesink Country Club, and for all we do.

Music: Among other greats, Teddie played I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, The Nearness of You, Kiss The Day Goodbye and many more lovely pieces. Thank you again and again, Teddie.

Food: A great menu consisting of a salad of mixed greens, grape tomatoes, walnuts, dried cranberries, apples and goat cheese. Our entrée was chicken with Parmesan cheese risotto and green beans, followed by a sumptuous strawberry shortcake, tea & coffee.

Guests: none

Fines: Late – Jon Schwartz and Mr. Late; Mike Toscano for trying to sneak in; Larry for having a Rotary pin; For no pin – Tom, Barbara, Tony; Mike Warshaw for being on the phone and his entire table $1 for no darn reason; Warren for a multi-color Hawaiian shirt; PDG Dick Isaacson for no pin; Horton for saying a few words.

Happy Dollars: Mike DeNova – for NCC being such a lovely place; PDG Lou Bono – for being in Bermuda for 8 days; Addie – happy because she needed change; Harriet – OK even when car hit by a deer; Mike W. – for his trip to Baltimore; Barbara Nevius for her Tom’s birthday; Jon – for Harriet being lucky she didn’t hit a camel, and for his birthday; Rhonda – for being back from Chicago; Rob – for being back from Pennsylvania; Dick Isaacson - ??; Bill D. – for Tinton Falls club’s run in which he participated; Addie [again] – for Dick Isaacson being at our meeting and guest speaker; Chuck – for his regional tennis tournament; and whomever for 3 PDG’s being at this meeting; Warren for his Hawaiian shirt, for Helaine coming home from Las Vegas, his test being OK and for just learning that his 4^th grandchild is on it’s way.

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Jon Schwartz – July 30^th

Tom Curtis (Barbara Nevius) – also July 30^th

Announcements:

1)August 15^th – club picnic at Monmouth Park. Please notify Harry if you have guests.

2)August 18^th – Gift of Life annual meeting will be at the Clarion, form is available at www.redbankrotary.org

3)October 4^th – We will be putting the Golf Outing’s silent auction and gift baskets together at Liz’s place – time and address forthcoming.

4)October 6^th - Golf Outing is at Deal Country Club. Rain date: October 20^th. Bill urged us to sell all raffle tickets or purchase the balance of any unsold. Frank reminded us to try to put together 4-somes and play. The next golf meeting will be posted in a few days. Raffle tickets should be here by July 17^th.

5)October 7^th - The Vocational Assembly will be held at The Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817, . Ken Blanchard and Eric LaGrande will be the speakers. More information available at www.redbankrtoary.org

6)November 7^th – Foundation District Dinner

7)REMINDERS –

a.Addie reminded us again to please get goods in for the Golf Outing Silent Auction and also to get any amount gift certificates from restaurants, and if possible, get wine and gifts also.

b.Liz asked that we prepare a “tax letter” for donors of any form of gift.

c.Use Rotary business/thank you cards when patronizing businesses and club supporters in the area.

8)Denise announced that our Joke-A-Thon will be revived and that anybody wishing to participate who thinks they have some good jokes, to please let her know.

Speaker: PDG Dick Isaacson graced us with his involvement with Shelter Box, which is a chest filled with survival equipment that Rotary buys basically to give out at large disasters throughout the world, as part of it’s relief program, and is by far the largest program of this type in the world. Relief has been given to such countries as Myanmar, Haiti, Uganda, North Korea (via local trusted agencies), Kurdistan, Iraq and the Philippines. The box costs $1000 that includes training in setting up and use of the equipment. Our district (7500) has thus far raised enough money to purchase approx. 280 boxes. The box comes complete with cooking equipment, sleeping equipment, eating utensils, shelter consisting of a large tent which can house up to 10 people and stay in place for up to six months and withstand 120 mph winds. It also comes with a simple water purification system that can last as long as 6 months and provide purified water in less than one minute.

50/50 of $25 went to Barbara M.

Meeting ended at 1:28 PM

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Two stonecutters were asked what they were doing. The first said, “I’m cutting this stone into blocks.” The second replied, “I’m on a team that’s constructing a building.” – Old Story

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Golfing at Its Best! 21 Chances to Win Only $20.00 / Ticket

Posted by Steve Sanfilippo on Jul 24, 2014

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2014 GOLF RAFFLE TICKET

STUBS WILL BE SCANNED AND EMAILED BACK

If you would prefer to pay by CHECK,

Please fill out the form below, we will mail you tickets, you can return the stubs

with your check made payable to: Red Bank Rotary Foundation

Mail to: Rotary Club of Red Bank PO Box 8444 Red Bank NJ 07701

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COGS 7/17/14

Posted by Warren Tockerman on Jul 17, 2014

Denise started the meeting at 12:15 PM and Bill S. said a prayer.

Music: Teddie played The Sting, I’m Loving You Eternally and Yesterday among a host of others.

Food: We were served a delicious Caesar’s salad, an extraordinary filet mignon with roasted potatoes and asparagus, carrot cake, coffee and tea.

Guests: Past president Art Brown, and three students who attended a recent RYLA function, who were Thomas Fanulari, RFHHS Luke Riley from RBC and Fidel Jules from RBR.

Fines: Horton for being the Installation Dinner m/c; Don Steel for wearing green shoes and the rest of us for not wearing green shoes; Mr. Late (Rob) was again fined; Chuck for being in the news in the Two River Times and Robin and her husband for their picture in the current edition of Red Hot.

Happy Dollars: Harriet, $100 in appreciation for all the support for her installation; Addie for welcoming the RYLA students and congrats to Harriet; Mike for his grandson, Harret’s install and the 799^th anniversary of the Magna Carta; Liz for the installation dinner and RYLA guests; Steve for Harriet; Bill for Art Brown who started the sunshine committee and our Foundation; Harriet (again) for RYLA and Art; Rob for RYLA; Barbara for Harriet and granddaughter turning 10; Jon for Art; Art for nice comments and for Teddy; Horton for Harriet’s installation being over; Bill D. for Harriet and grandchild; Fidel Jules for RYLA.

Birthdays & Anniversaries:

Steve Sanfilippo’s wife - July 19^th;

Robin and husband - anniversary on July 21^st.

Announcements:

July 19^th – the Fat Jack run at the Tinton Falls Club
August 15^th – club picnic at Monmouth Park. Please notify Harry if you have guests.
August 18^th – Gift of Life annual meeting will be at the Clarion, 815 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755, (732) 341-2400
October 4^th – We will be putting the Golf Outing’s silent auction and gift baskets together at Liz’s place – time and address forthcoming.
October 6^th - Golf Outing is at Deal Country Club. Rain date: October 20^th. Bill urged us to sell all raffle tickets or purchase the balance of any unsold. Frank reminded us to try to put together 4-somes and play. The next golf meeting will be posted in a few days. Raffle tickets should be here by July 17^th.
October 7^th - The Vocational Assembly will be held at The Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817, 732-287-2222, info@pinesmanor.com. Ken Blanchard and Eric LaGrande will be the speakers.
November 7^th – Foundation District Dinner
REMINDERS –
Addie reminded us again to please get goods in for the Golf Outing Silent Auction and also to get any amount gift certificates from restaurants, and if possible, get wine and gifts also.
Liz asked that we prepare a “tax letter” for donors of any form of gift.
Use Rotary business/thank you cards when patronizing businesses and club supporters in the area.
Tony announced that Joe Greca is home, tired and doing very well.

Speakers:

We had three students speak to us about their recent RYLA experiences, all of whom are mentioned in the Guests section of this bulletin.

Tom said he felt very welcomed by the group and got to know everybody and made some new friends there. He said he came back learning that one shouldn’t pre-judge people.

Luke had a life-changing experience where he expected to have a bad time at the event and instead learned from others and had a great time.

Fidel said she was able to make people laugh. RYLA changed her for the better and to stay firm with her beliefs. She also said she walked on hot coals and broke boards.

50/50 of $20.00 was won by Bill S.

Meeting ended at 1:22 PM

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When you were born you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a manner that when you die the world will cry and you will rejoice. – Old Indian Saying

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COGS 7/10/14

Posted by Warren Tockerman on Jul 11, 2014

President Denise started the meeting at 12:15 PM at our new location, The Navesink Country Club, Luffburrow Road, Red Bank. We were given a beautiful room overlooking the golf course and needless to say, the view was priceless, as were the roses on the table, the fine service, delicious food and incomparable ambiance. Bill S. gave thanks for all our soldiers did to preserve our freedom.

Music:

Teddie serenaded us with An Affair To Remember, Memories, Love Is A Many Splendid Thing plus a score of wonderful other great tunes.

Food:

We had Chicken Murphy, house salad and a delicious cheese cake with coffee and tea. Indeed, the service was just as professional as one would expect in a top New York restaurant.

Guests

Ian Goldman from the Red Bank law firm bearing his name, joined us. He applied for membership and the 10-day letter went out yesterday. We’re looking forward to having him onboard.

Fines:

Rob Sanders for being on time(!); John, Harry, Frank, Rhonda for being late; Welcome back, Karen; Chuck for returning; Robin for being absent 5 weeks; Those not wearing white were fined $1; An old photo of Jim cost him $5.

Happy Dollars:

Horton for Steve for finding NCC; Karen being back and for being at NCC; Chuck for not being here for 3 weeks…and for several good happenings; Steve for the venue committee and for Karen being back; Harriet for Karen and Steve; Lou, ditto; Addie for Karen being back, Venue committee and NCC; Robin for being at NCC; Liz, ditto; Rhonda, ditto; Lynda for nephew off ventilator and for going home; Mike T for Joe Greca doing well after heart valve operation; Horton for those coming to Harriet’s installation dinner tomorrow evening; Tom for several good things and for Harriet’s installation; Ian ($20!!!) for the three people who called him yesterday; Jim for Steve for taking responsibility for new venue; John for Steve getting a place near his office (!); Ken, ditto.

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Frank Mazza, July 6^th

Jinny Mazza, July 2^nd

Announcements:

July 11^th, at 6:00 PM - Harriet’s installation dinner, at Eagle Ridge Country Club, 2 Augusta Blvd, Lakewood Township, NJ 08701, (732) 901-4900
July 19^th – the Fat Jack run at the Tinton Falls Club
August 15^th – club picnic at Monmouth Park. Please notify Harry if you have guests.
August 18^th – Gift of Life annual meeting in Toms River
October 4^th – We will be putting the Golf Outing’s silent auction and gift baskets together at Liz’s place – time and address forthcoming.
October 6^th - Golf Outing is at Deal Country Club. Rain date: October 20^th. Bill urged us to sell all raffle tickets or purchase the balance of any unsold. Frank reminded us to try to put together 4-somes and play. The next golf meeting will be posted in a few days. Raffle tickets should be here by July 17^th.
October 7^th - The Vocational Assembly will be held at The Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817, 732-287-2222, info@pinesmanor.com. Ken Blanchard and Eric LaGrande will be the speakers.
November 7^th – Foundation District Dinner
REMINDERS –
1. Addie reminded us again to please get goods in for the Golf Outing Silent Auction and also to get any amount gift certificates from restaurants, and if possible, get wine and gifts also.
2. Liz asked that we prepare a “tax letter” for donors of any form of gift.
3. Use Rotary business/thank you cards when patronizing businesses and club supporters in the area.

Speaker:

Elizabeth O’Reilly introduced Dr. James Proodian of Proodian Healthcare, which is a consulting firm from Long Branch, which specializes in how to lead a healthier, happier life. It translates physiology into practical life-style. Jim does public speaking and radio & TV appearances. He talks to CEO’s and other corporate executives regularly, on the ways to maximize wellness and healthcare. He is presently the Director of Wellness for the City of Long Branch. He said that companies have no idea about personal accountability. He also noted that wellness programs save employers approximately $3-$6 for each dollar it invests in wellness programs.

Psychology->Nutrition->Physical well being

50/50 - $25.00 was won by our guest speaker, Jim Proodian, who graciously, donated his winnings back to the Club. Thanks so much, Jim.

Meeting ended at 1:38 PM

Competing pressures tempt one to believe that an issued deferred is a problem avoided; more often it is a crisis invented.

– Henry Kissinger

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COGS 7/3/14

Posted by Warren Tockerman on Jul 03, 2014

Our new Prez, Denise (welcome Denise!) started off the meeting at 12:16 PM. Her message was Start with Rotary and good things will happen. Great way to start the year, Denise.

Bill S. said a prayer for Denise and our new Board, asking for guidance and sustenance for this new Rotary year.

Music:

Teddie so wonderfully serenaded us with This Land is Your Land, My Country ‘Tis Of Thee, Yankee Doodle Dandy, You’re a Grand Old Flag, Battle Hymn of the Republic, God Bless America, Give My Regards To Broadway, Harrigan, Glory Glory Hallelujah, and Pick Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag…amongst a host of other wonderful patriotic tunes celebrating the July 4th holiday. Thank you again, Teddie!

Food:

Our lunch consisted of lobster bisque, grilled chicken on Caesar’s salad and crème brulet.

Guests:

There were no guests.

Fines:

Sgt. Jim was in his glory once again. Mike Warshaw for 3 weeks perfect attendance; Everybody who was not wearing red, white and blue, $1.00; Mike Toscano for perfect attendance (Jim must be getting desperate!); Horton for coming back from 2 months in Florida; Denise for her first meeting as Prez; Bill Donnelly for being here.

Happy Dollars:

Liz for NOT being fined; Harriet for Denise to have a good year; Lynda for her nephew for coming off a ventilator; Rob for Denise; Teddie for patriotic songs and for being American; Horton for Denise and Harriet, and so happy to be back; Bill Donnelly for Denise, Harriet & Horton; Tom for Harriet, Denise and Bill’s great year, and for Lynda being elected a Boy Scout (?); Addie, ditto for previous; Mike Warshaw for the Great declaration of Independence; Bill for Denise, and Gail Abrams; Al for his 56th anniversary last week; Mike Toscano for Denise, Mike Bey and the US Soccer Team; Teddie, thanks for being at the Molly and for Bill S. bringing her here.

Birthdays & Anniversaries:

Bill Donnelly – today – Happy Birthday, Bill; the very best always; lots more to come!

Helaine Tockerman - July 8th – (ed. I love you Helaine…love, life and fun always!)

Jim & Maria Mullevey’s anniversary is today – congrats and decades more.

Announcements:

1) July 11th - Harriet’s installation dinner, at Eagle Ridge Country Club, 2 Augusta Blvd, Lakewood Township, NJ 08701, (732) 901-4900

2) July 19th – the Fat Jack run at the Tinton Falls Club

3) August 15th – club picnic at Monmouth Park

4) August 18th – Gift of Life annual meeting in Toms River

5) October 4th – We will be putting the Golf Outing’s silent auction and gift baskets together at Liz’s place – time and address forthcoming.

6) October 6th - Golf Outing is at Deal Country Club. Rain date: October 20th. Bill urged us to sell all raffle tickets or purchase the balance of any unsold. Frank reminded us to try to put together 4-somes and play. The next golf meeting will be posted in a few days

7) October 7th - The Vocational Assembly will be held at The Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817, 732-287-2222, info@pinesmanor.com. Ken Blanchard and Eric LaGrande will be the speakers.

8) November 7th – Foundation District Dinner

9) REMINDERS –

a. Addie reminded us again to please get goods in for the Golf Outing Silent Auction and also to get any amount gift certificates from restaurants, and if possible, get wine and gifts also.

i. Liz asked that we prepare a “tax letter” for donors of any form of gift.

b. Use Rotary business/thank you cards when patronizing businesses and club supporters in the area.

Club Assembly:

1. In lieu of a regular meeting today, we had a second Club Assembly to discuss the Venue Committee’s findings. To update, today is our last meeting at the Molly Pitcher and Steve Sanfilippo announced the following:

a. It is official that we will be moving to the Navesink Country Club effective next week, July 10th. Everybody was very excited about this and full club support was noted. We will be given a lovely room with a storage area for our equipment. Parking is onsite. Thanks went out to the Venue Committee for their work in sorting out some 10 fine choices which included numerous phone calls, compilation of data and making visits to many of the places. Navesink CC is a win-win for our Club and Navesink, and in the words of the baseball world, a home run!

b. Being that this is a private country club which has rules, we will be forwarded their dress code. (Basically, no beach wear, jeans or hats inside). Please respect their requirements at all times.

2. Being that this is our last meeting at the Molly, we collected $400 for the wait staff and asked Janice, Paul & Jessica to come in for the presentation and a big “thank you” which Denise did. A standing ovation was given to them for all their years of excellent and flawless service to our Club.

3. The Two River Times published our scholarship recipients for which we appreciate. We are hoping that the other papers will be good enough to follow in suit.

4. Morris Foye says “hi” to all Rotarians.

50/50 of $20.00 went to Mike Toscano

Meeting ended at 1:22 PM

The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations.

– Benjamin Disraeli