Well here we go boys and girls; the big “H” is finishing out the Cogs for the year.  It is only fitting that we end the year on a high note.

 

Hey, what do you think, the Prez ended the year by starting the meeting late.  It didn’t matter, nobody cared. You know, she is half way through her year, and if the impeachment committee is going to act, it needs to get started.

 

 Teddie came through with some wonderful holiday songs that we all enjoyed.  She was joined by Holly Horn, from the Ocean Grove Violin Academy for a number of the pieces.  We are so blessed to have Teddie with us each week.  We are the only club in the District that has entertainment during our meetings, and it really adds to our enjoyment.  Harriet tells me Mt. Holly may also have a pianist but certainly not as well as Teddie.

 

We celebrated the birthdays of Sue Donnelly and John Bohinsky.  John wasn’t with us, so Gloria graciously contributed the two dollars.

 

Sgt. Jim made the rounds and fined many of us for trivial and unnecessary infractions.  Jim has started to simply fine the entire table when he can’t pick on just one individual.  This club should be rolling in money.

 

Happy $$$$ were started by Barbara, who gave money for her favorite, (and only) grandchild spending time with her.  Many of us gave for the great Holiday Party that we had on Tuesday and for the wonderful wait staff that served us.  Old Don even gave a sad dollar for not being able to attend, and I gave a dollar for each person that missed me while I away.  That didn’t raise any money at all.

 

Bill Donnelly announced that Lunch Break will be the recipient of our Food and Wine event this year.  They always come out and support us for the event when they have been the selected charity.

 

Don’t forget that on Saturday, January 31st, that there will be a District Membership Seminar at La Bove Grande which is on Route 70 in Manchester. Satya Mitra is our dynamic speaker from CT. who brought in 55 new members into his club in one year.  Mike Colasurdo and his membership team will be on hand to give us some good ideas on increasing membership.  This year it is going to be in the morning rather than in the evening.  The membership seminar replaces the “Mid-Year Assembly” that was conducted in the past.  

 

 

Rotary Mid-Year Assembly: Reserve NOW for one of the greatest events of this Rotary year!
When: Saturday, January 31st, 2015
Where: La Bovè Grande, Route 70, Lakehurst, NJ
Time: 8 - 9AM Registration and breakfast
9 - 11:40 Keynote address followed by 4 breakout sessions
11:40 - 2:25 Working Lunch and "Ask the Experts" Q & A sessions
12:30 - 2:30 Pre-PETS (for 2015-16 club presidents and AGs only)
Who should attend? Every Rotarian, especially current club officers, membership chairs, AGs, club presidents-elect and membership chairs-elect.
Cost: Only $15 (yes, seriously! Breakfast and lunch included)

 

We were treated this meeting with classical music by Holly Horn.  Holly brought with her a former student at the Ocean Grove Violin Academy, Loren McEwan and a professional cellist, Elaina Lang.  The music was just lovely and perfect for the Holiday Season.

 

Holly shared with us that she was given a new old violin by her father.  She indicated that they bought a French violin due to the fact that the finest Italian instruments were exorbitant.  Her violin was made in 1834 and she indicated that the cost was equal to the car of one’s dreams.   I don’t think she was thinking about Fiat 500 either.

 

Gov. Harriet was the lucky winner of the 50-50 and took home $15.

 

 

May all of you have a wonderful Holiday Season and a healthy and prosperous New Year.

The Prez started the meeting at 12:15 and Chuck said a prayer for being thankful for the Holiday season, for passing blessings to others and for Rotary.

 

 

Music:  White Christmas, Let It Snow, I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer, Greensleeves, among many old memories.  Thank you again, Teddie.

 

 

Food:  Caesar’s salad, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Chocolate Torte, Coffee & Tea

 

 

Guests: (none)

 

 

Fines: Late- Mike Toscano and all others not late today but who are normally late; Don-no bowtie; No pin- Liz, Tony; John for nothing; Warren-influencing John; Gloria for coming to the meeting with John; Addie for being at a district meeting; Harriet, Chuck, Robin for not saying anything to Jim unless he spoke to them; Steve & Barbara- having too much fun.

 

 

Happy Dollars:  Harry- has raffle tickets for Super Bowl @ $10 each; Jon – Lunch Break took care of 432 families for Thanksgiving; Liz- just for being happy; Rhonda- final Rotary meeting of the year and wonderful time at Rotary; Addie- thanks for calendar raffle; Warren- going on 10-day cruise, apologized for not being at holiday party, thanked Bill D. for sharing Bill Gates praise of Rotary for all work done on Polio, wished all healthy & happy holidays & new year, thanked everybody making Rotary an exceptional event in all of our lives.

 

 

 Birthdays & Anniversaries – Holly Schwartz - birthday

 

 

Announcements:

1)December 18-19 – bell ringing at No Joes Coffee House, Broad Street, Red Bank

2)December 18^th – regular meeting AND Board meeting following thereafter

3)January 31^st – Saturday-AM- mid-year District Assembly at La Bove Grande Banquet and Circle Landmark Restaurant, Lakehurst, NJ  www.labovegrande.net, which includes continental breakfast and lunch.

4)March ?? (tba) – Rumson St. Patrick’s Day march.

5)May 1-3, 2015 – District Conference, Mystic, Connecticut

6)Reminders –

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

7)Mike DeNofa asked that if you know of any speakers, to please let him know.  It would be helpful if you would let him know if we have any comments, positive or negative, about the speakers.

8) If anybody has ideas for a Community Service project, please send them to any Board member.  Thank you.

 

 

 

Speaker:  Kim Leatherdole – teaches and creates fun experiences for learning.  She spoke about getting through the holiday season and how to reduce stress by planning, talking to ones partner and trying to be a bit more organized with gift-giving and money. 

 

 

50/50  $20 went to Steve

 

 

Meeting ended at 1:30 PM

19 members attended today’s meeting

 

 

– Unknown

 

 

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December 4^th, 2014

 

 

Denise started the meeting at 12:15 PM and Bill S. said a prayer blessing food, the hands that prepare it and for a healthy family.

 

Music:  Teddy played I’ll Be Home for Christmas, Chestnuts Roasting, Sleigh Bells Ringing and Silver Bells

 

Food:  Herbal vinaigrettes, Steak pizziola, potatoes & broccoli, Pumpkin pie, coffee & tea

 

Guests: none

 

Fines:  Tony- no pin & lending Jim glasses; Chuck-not speaking today; Liz- no pin and for another entire table not having pins; Rhonda- for new hair-do; Walter-for helping Rhonda; Late: Jon, Chairman, Mike T; Ken-for being back; Al-no reason but for being happy.

 

Happy Dollars:  Rhonda-for being with family in North Carolina during Thanksgiving; Harry-high school Rotarian friend selling raffles for benefit of his Rotary club; Jon-won Addie’s $100 raffle and Giants lost making Jets tied for 1^st place; Harriet-great nephews growing up; Frank-for Ken being back; Chuck- Lunch Break and son-in-law being here today; Jim-not noticing he have $5 instead of $1; Bill D. -Ken back; Ken-$3 because he thought Jim would fine him more; Joe- Ken back; Warren-great Thanksgiving with entire family for two days, and 2 new grandchildren in utero.

 

Birthdays & Anniversaries   Bill Saloukis - anniversary

 

Announcements:

1)December 4^th – TODAY - voting on new slate of officers.

2)December 16^th – Holiday Party - Navesink Country Club, 6:30-10:00 PM or call Steve at 732-933-9111; you can email him at Steven_Sanfilippo@msn.com

3)December 18-19 – bell ringing at No Joes Coffee House, Broad Street, Red Bank

4)December 18^th – regular meeting AND Board meeting following thereafter

5)January 31^st – Saturday-AM- mid-year District Assembly at La Bove Grande Banquet and Circle Landmark Restaurant, Lakehurst, NJ  www.labovegrande.net, which includes continental breakfast and lunch.

6)May 1-3, 2015 – District Conference, Mystic, Connecticut

7)Reminders –

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

8)Mike DeNofa asked that if you know of any speakers, to please let him know.  It would be helpful if you would let him know if we have any comments, positive or negative, about the speakers.

9) If anybody has ideas for a Community Service project, please send them to any Board member.  Thank you.

10) 

 

Speaker:  Chuck Watson introduced his son-in-law, Jason Hoffman as both the man who both makes great grandchildren for him and Mary, and is an expert in the field of marshall arts.  Jason is a member of our Red Bank Satellite Club.

 

We were honored today to have Jason, who is a 3^rd degree black belt and a marshall arts instructor at his own school.  He formerly worked for Tiger Schulmann, but left them to start his own business a few years ago and is very happy being his own entrepreneur. Jason showed us several ways to release both a front and rear chokehold, should one be terrorized by such.  He also talked about physical and mental health, including diet and exercise to maintain a positive body image.  Jason said that inasmuch as he has a slight build that a thug has never approached him, most likely because of the body language he portrays when he walks.  He also gave us some safety tips when in public places.  Our membership was truly captivated by Jason’s talk and he was greatly applauded and asked to return soon again.  Thank you again, Chuck and Jason!

 

50/50 of $20.00 went to Mike Toscano

 

Meeting ended at 1:25PM

23 members attended today’s meeting

 

 

It’s a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.

– Somerset Maugham

 

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