The following is a brief summary from our July 19, 2011 meeting.

THE CLARKSTOWN SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB                              

FUTURE PROGRAMS: 

7/26 – Alan Beers

– John Wall  (SAR Report)

8/2   –  Harvey Berk

8/9   – James Binbaum

MINUTES OF JULY 19, 2011 MEETING

ATTENDANCE: 12

QUEEN OF HEARTS: The pot is now $ 125. John Wall drew the Queen of Diamonds.

OUR EXTRA SPECIAL GUESTS: Anthony and Nicholas Mazzarro (future Rotarians…)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Board Meeting will be held July 25^th at 5:30 at Harvey Berk’s office combined with Fundraiser Committee (Dave and Alexandra).

REMINDER: Please remit your dues of $175 before the end of July.

July 25^th there will be a Fundraiser Committee meeting with Dave and Alexandria at Tom’s home.

Attached is the draft of our 2011-2012 budget. Tom will review this with Laura and more will follow.

Committee Chair Persons: Anyone who wants to get anything done this year must speak up now.

Marie Lorenzini regarding International Committee: Tom gave her a letter regarding simplified grants; he will work with Marie towards this goal.

There will be a District Interact Conference on October 22, 2011 to be held in Fishkill. Tom will peak to Jim Vitale re: CHSS Interact Information.

Spring Valley barbeque is on August 10^th at 8:30 and Congers Italian Festival will be held October 2^nd.

We will set a date for our 2011 Pancake Breakfast shortly.

Poughkeepsie Club is having a Poker Run….sounds interesting.  When?

Tom read a thank you letter from Barbara Kohlhausen for our recent contribution to Meals on Wheels.

PROGRAM: Alexandra presented  a wonderful program regarding characteristics of generations from 1904 to the present which also pertains to the generations involved in Rotary.  Each of the different values, views, etc. help form our Club created with different ideas, etc.

(See Attached)

Each of us commented, nodded/shook our heads and smiled at the changes that have taken place since 1904 to the current generation. We all agree we hope that personal interaction will continue even with the “wonder” of technology.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:  “ROTARY MOTTO OF TOLDERANCE OF DIFFERENCES”

“Rotarians in all countries (and within our local Club I might add…..) should recognize that some activities and local customs may be legal and customary in some countries and not in others (ditto for the generations……..), Rotarians should recognize these facts and there should be thoughtful avoidance of criticism of another country (member).  As we strive to strengthen the bonds of understanding, good will and friendship, these policies still provide good advice and guidance (within Rotary and our own personal and business lives as well)…………..

Respectfully Submitted,

Ginny Wall