Last Meeting: 10/29/2015
Guest speaker was Glenn Chelliah of the Netcong-Stanhope Rotary Club. He is working on a project to bring solar panels to the poorest of those in Sri Lanka, living in huts/shacks. One solar panel on the huts roof provides 4-6 hours of light so the family can do chores or read at night. The sun shines there from 6AM to 6PM making it ideal for solar applications. Glenn needs to collect $20,000 in funds to get a matching amount from Rotary. He already has $15,000, mostly from other clubs. Technical personnel from large corporations like Sony and others help install and maintain them. He is looking to manufacture the solar panels in the Technical Institute someday. Glenn is a one year Rotary member and travels in his retirement to work with children. BRAVO GLENN!
Guests:
We welcomed the Netcong-Stanhope Rotary club to share our fellowship today. The members in attendance were:
Les Changer - Past President, Paul Harris, Past Secretary/Treasurer
Shelby Rhodes - Past President, Paul Harris
Charles Calabrese - Paul Harris, and current Secretary/Treasurer
Glenn Chelliah - 1 year new to their club but sincerely devoted to service-also speaker of the day.
Picture Fines:
Carl got a picture fine for his recent debate. Jerry was happy to pay this fine.
John was rewarded with a picture fine for coaching his football players the Warwick Wildcats offensive line.
Announcements:
- Denise’s update on the Latrines for Haiti project – there is a possible grant in the works and a total of 4 latrines –two from our group and two from the Wallkill Valley Rotary Club.
- Tom spoke about the Polio Plus has $70 in contributions and would like to see $100
- Gift of Life tickets being sold by Jim. Win a trip for 2 to San Francisco to see Giants/Jets play (Ha Ha)
- Kurt did what?? Stole a truck! NOooo…just moved it in out of the rain. Budd is still looking for it.
- Barbara offered to help Bob with the PR for the Club. Thank you Barbara, put our good news out there!
- Rotary Day at the UN – Nov. 7th
- Happy Social Hour! –Nov 11th 4 to 6 PM at Sheridan’s (no meeting at noon that day). Wallkill Valley Rotary will be joining us and the Netcong Stanhope Club is invited as well.
- Perfect opportunity to bring new member prospects.
Happy Dollars$:
Many Happy Dollars from Jerry, Jan, Denise were given for the wonderful evening at the President’s Ball last Friday night.
Jerry was honored at the event with a white rose boutonniere to distinguish him as a Club President plus the recognition of being introduced in front of all attendees. Much whooping and napkin waving by each club as they were recognized one by one. Delicious hors d’oeuvres and open bar were enjoyed. I practically didn’t have room for the dinner! We won’t go into too much detail but ALL members got up to dance and have a good time! Plus! Denise received a beautiful Rotary scarf for the honor of being the first one to sign up for the ball (she was surprised).
Other happy dollars by Matt for his young daughter’s recovery for 32 stitches received after a fall…OUCH!
Dewey - 75th School Reunion-12 in attendance (amazing!)
Jerry for John’s eloquent write up of last week’s Newtonian and use of words we need to look up…Panoply?? Means splendid or impressive (Hopefully I can do this newsletter justice without the $5 dollar words…lol)
50/50: $11 was won by Kevin. $78 left in the pot.
THE COMMITTEES LIST IS COMPLETE. The committees should be meeting to discuss their activities.
(Barbara asked Alice to include list below in the newsletter too)
LIST OF ITEMS FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
COLLECTION FOR THE SOLDIERS
Ground Coffee
Keurig K-cups, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, apple cider
Individual packets of sugar/sweetener
Gum
Hard Candy
Slim Jims/Jerky
Granola Bars
Individual size cookies, Rice Krispies Treats, Little Debbie Cakes
Salty Snacks, nuts, chips, pretzels, etc.
Foot Lotion/power
Lip Balm, Sunscreen
Insect Repellent/Fly Swatters
Also personal letters of appreciation to solders.
