Hi there Boys and Girls. Just some quick notes to remind you that Red Bank Rotary is still at the Molly. Also, a reminder, Red Bank Rotary won’t be at the Molly next week. I can see Ken Duffy showing up on Thanksgiving and wondering where everyone is.
Anyway, the Prez was back with us, for a change, and rang the bell. Because of Teddie’s absence, he jumped right to the pledge, Chuck’s prayer, and the 4-Way Test. He didn’t need to look at the 4-Way Test banner, but I understand he writes it on his hand before every meeting.
One of my favorite lunches of hanger steak was spoiled by those little mushrooms the Molly added to the meal. Dessert was interesting in that we had a raspberry pyramid. Not my favorite, but I didn’t see any reason for all those calories returning to the kitchen, so I ate it.
Mullevey was back at it, fining outstanding Rotarians, so naturally, he picked on me again. He feels compelled to do this to me every week. This fine was for a picture of four of us in the paper, representing Rotary, and all wearing Rotary pins. You would think that would get us some credit but no, not at all.
Old Don Steel didn’t find anyone that had a birthday or anniversary. Robin, however, was honest enough to admit to her 42 birthday. The Prez made us all sing “Happy Birthday” without Teddie. It was terrible. No just bad, terrible.
Happy Dollars started with Gloria giving money for the great job Steve did on her back. Naturally, that cost Steve also. Robin chimed in that Steve had worked on her husband, Jim, and for the first time in a long time, Jim slept through the night. Ken gave a dollar because now he is thinking of going to Steve. It certainly was a Steverino Day. Denise gave money for everyone volunteering for the Can-A-Thon, and Chuck gave money for his 2.3 grandchildren celebrating their birthdays.
Mike DeNofa reminded us that the “Bell Ringing” is set for the 20th and 21st. The Lombardi dinner is March 6th and the Food and Wine is April 28th. The District Conference is May 2-4.
The Prez announced the slate of Officers and Directors for the new year would be Denise for Prez, Rob for Prez Elect, and Mike DeNofa for Vice President. The three new Board member will be yours truly, Don Steel, and Walter Perry. That is unless there is a write-in, and I don’t get the necessary votes.
The program for the day was AUSA or Association of the United States Army. The speakers were Sam Fuoco and Jorge Martinez, from the organization. Both men are retired Colonels from the armed forces who volunteer their time to promote this organization that assists veterans in finding vocational opportunities. I feel remiss in that I was not aware of the organization and Jack Chesbro indicated that he had been a member for over 50 years.
As well as assisting in finding positions for the Vets, the organization promotes the advantages of hiring Veterans to employers and makes the companies aware of both state and federal tax incentives that are available to them if they hire and keep Veterans as employees. It was an interesting program.
I don’t want to tell you who won the 50-50 AGAIN, but his initials are Lou Bona.
OK gang, that’s it for me until the middle of December. Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. And remember Ken, no meeting next week.
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