Boy it has been a long time since I have written the COGs.  The last one was sometime in April.  In any case, I am back filling in for the worthy Warren, and I bet you haven’t even missed me.

The ever lovely Teddie tickled the ivories and entertained us with renditions from the Broadway shows, Phantom and Les Mis.  We are the only Club in the District that has entertainment with our meetings and what wonderful entertainment it is.

 

The chicken francaise was excellent, and was only exceeded by the “Triple Chocolate Layer Cake” which, I am sure, was especially enjoyed by Barbara.  I’m more of a carrot cake man myself.

Tommy brought his better half, Donnalyn, with him for the luncheon, and it’s always a pleasure to have her with us.  State Senator Beck’s legislative director, Morganne Firmstone also joined us.

We celebrated a number of anniversaries at the meeting, and I hope I got these right.  Jack and Caroline, Donnalyn and Tom, and Jon and Holly all were celebrating this week, and I think that Jim’s wife, Maria will be having a birthday on the 30th.

 

Now I know I am not going to get all the fines correct, however, the usual late suspects were fined, and some people were fined for just being here.  As if we didn’t make enough money, Jim had the nerve to fine Sen. Beck and her assistant.  Jim, that took guts.  I wouldn’t look for my NJ tax refund any time soon if I were you Jim, but it took guts.

Forget happy dollars.  Warren thinks and writes much faster than I do, and anyway, I am out of practice. I gave, Frank gave, Rhonda gave, Addie gave, and Rob gave, for what I am not sure.  I did catch that Clark’s child lost his/her first tooth and that Joe’s wife won her golf flight at Deal CC.  Lou parted with some money for his fifth great grandchild.  Tommy gave for his 23rd anniversary.  If you look at our web site, it says it is his 114 anniversary.  Steve might want to check that.  

 

OK, now of some announcements.  Oct 6th is the golf outing at Deal. We need gift certificates and participants, and raffle tickets need to be sold. Oct 7th is the Vocational Assembly, and they have a great line up of speakers.  It is at the Pine’s Manor in Edison. The RLI training is in Cherry Hill on Oct. 10th.  There is another on Oct 11th in Montvale. If you haven’t attended and want to get more involved in Rotary get to one of these.  The club picks up the tab.  Nov 7th is the District Foundation Dinner and again, a great speaker.

 

Senator Beck was again with us, and she is a wonderful speaker.  She represents the 11th legislative district and I believe that this is her second or third term representing us.  She also served as a State Assemblyperson.  She indicated that she had worked on the farm assessment reform bill which was passed I believe two years ago, which requires ACTIVE farming in order to continue to receive a reduction in taxes.  Briefly she talked about the situation with Ft. Monmouth and also about Monmouth Park.  She discussed the problems with the gambling industry in Atlantic City and also the loss of the horse parks in NJ.  It was a good informative program.  

 

Guess what, the 50-50 was won by none other than Teddie.  She will be receiving $20 when she gets here next week.

 

Warren, hurry back.  TTFN.

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President Denise started the meeting at 12:15 PM sharp and said a prayer giving thanks to Mike Toscano for being OK after getting hit by a golf ball in the head, for keeping “balanced” and with the hope that the world gets better.

 

Music: Among other lovely tunes, Teddie played My Way, Memories, New York-New York and Yesterday.

 

Food: We had a delicious meal consisting of a spinach salad, crab stuffed sole with rice and string beans, sumptuous carrot cake along with coffee and tea.

 

Guests: Dave Legg from Tinton Falls, and our regular member Ward DeGrott from Virginia. Glad to have both of you join us and hope to see you soon again.

 

Fines: Dave Legg and Ward DeGrott for coming to visit a nice club; Late – Chuck, Jon, Rob and Ian; No badges – Tony, Ian; Miss Red Bank – Rhonda; Everybody – because we didn’t ask Jim about his vacation; Warren – because he DID ask Jim about his vacation but didn’t have the color of the day: pink; Joe for being absent for a month and donated $100.

 

Happy Dollars: Horton – two said dollars; Addie for finding NCC; Rob for Joe being back, for winning at the track, and for friends of the Foley family; Joe- for Mike to be back after meeting a golf ball; Tony for Joe and Gift of Life Foundation dinner last Monday evening; Bill S. for Joe; Ian for the birth 2 weeks ago of his little daughter, Emory – congratulations form all of us; Horton for Joe to come back so we can make so much money from his presence; Dave for being here and working on his water project in Kenya; Jon – for his son getting a job; Jim for Joe and Sylvia; Warren for his three children’s birthdays this week, his trip to Chautauqua Institution, for being blessed for a wonderful year, and for being a member of a great organization.

 

 Birthdays & Anniversaries

Anniversary – Jon & Holly – August 24^th

Birthdays – Barbara M – August 17^th and Mike Toscano – August 21^st

 

Announcements:

1. September 11^th – Governor Harriet’s visit

2. September 20^th – district Rotary Day – Ferry ride from Cape May to Lewes, Delaware. Board at 8:45 AM and spend the day in Lewes exploring this charming historic settlement, with its many restaurants, antique shops, and unique boutiques, going to the market. Boarding ferry at Lewes going back to Cape May at 4:15 PM

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. Raffle tickets have been distributed. Need more? See Robin.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. November 7^th – Foundation District Dinner

8. REMINDERS –

1. 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.

 

Speaker: Charles Fleischer III – spoke on Facing Challenges; Turning Tragedies into Opportunities. Charlie was thrown from a car going 100+ miles an hour and thrown 100’ into the air, landing with a broken neck, causing him to have spinal cord paralysis from the waist down. Charlie spoke very eloquently and told us that he got a BA degree from Rutgers and started his own business in addition to being a professional speaker-advocate for spinal cord injuries. He specializes in inspiring corporations, organizations and individuals to use their own challenges to create opportunities. Charlie has received four humanitarian awards between 2007-2013. He said that there are 4 things to do when turning difficulties into opportunities, viz.:

• Identify what has happened

• Imagine a solution

• Make a plan

• Take action on the plan

At the end, Charlie was comical, telling us that he saves money on shoes, doesn’t have to do laundry and doesn’t have to change dirty diapers. We all sat mesmerized at Charlie’s talk and we asked him to come back again and speak to us.

 

50/50 $20.00 went to Rob.

 

Meeting ended at 1:33 PM

30 members attended today’s meeting

 

 

When the One Great Scorer comes to write against your name, He marks not that you won or lost, but how you played the game. – Grantland Rice

 

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Vice-Prez Mike DeNofa started the meeting at 12:17 PM and he said a prayer thanking all for the food we area about to eat.

 

Music:  Yup, gain…Teddie played [by ear] Yesterday, As Time Goes By, Moon River, My Way, Love Story and a fine selection of other beautiful pieces.  Keep up the great work, Teddie.

 

Food:  Salad, London Broil with mixed vegetables and mashpees, followed by delicious Apple pie and coffee/tea.

 

Guests:  none

 

Fines:  Since Jim was on vacation, Steve tried to be a wicked, heartless person, but he failed!  Fines were deserving and good ones, (see Jim…!) and were the following:  No badges – Bill D., Jon, Tony and Don; No pins -- Tony; Mike DeNofa – for nothing!

 

Happy Dollars:  Liz for leaving for Virginia to see a grandchild; Barbara for her granddaughter; Mike Beys for visiting the Ocean Rotary and for the impending birth of his 4^th child; Mike D. for his 34^th anniversary; Jon for the Monmouth County Auto Dealers ponying up $58K to purchase a truck for Lunch Break; Rob for mother OK; Mike Toscano because Steve didn’t fine him.

 

 Birthdays & Anniversaries:  Mike DeNofa for his 34^th anniversary on August 9^th.

 

Announcements:

1)No Meeting August 14th

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.

4)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.

5)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.

6)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.

7)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.

8)November 7^th – 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. 

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 restaurants and other businesses and club supporters in the area.

 

Speaker: Judyth Brown is a digital business strategist with a background in adult education and a Master’s degree in instructional design and technology. Based in central New Jersey Ms. Brown conducts trainings for small businesses on the effective use of social media and technology. Her company, Walkabout Media Enterprises, helps local businesses create an outstanding social media presence by offering copywriting, ghost blogging, content creation, and presence management services. 

 

Judy talked about Linkedin and Facebook, and things to do with them, such as:

 

50/50 of $20 went to Don Steel

 

Meeting ended at 1:35 PM

19 members attended meeting

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