The meeting came to order at 6:35 by President Elect Steve Kronman with the pledge, song and then a prayer by Ed Wesche (Treasurer)  Present at the meeting was the following members: Garry, Newt, Kevin, Barbara, Tom, Lou, Bill, Janice, Werner, Roy, Joe, Susan, Cheryl, Deborah and Treasurer Ed, Secretary Joanne and President Elect Steve. (17 Members) The following guests were present: The Students of the months of Nov. & Dec. & their families as follows: Brittany Hernon East Moriches (November) and family Anne Hernon & John Hernon, Allison Waring East Moriches (December) and family Anne Waring & Jim Waring; James Albano, Center Moriches (December)  and family Sandy Albano & John Albano; Caroline Rose Center Moriches (November) and family Nancy Rose & Phil Rose.

 

Bill Reported on the findings for Squaw appreciation night from Bob D. & Peter as follows: Michael Angelo's in Manorville date available but would need immediate response for Feb. 9th. cost $31.00 + tax & gratuities.

$20.00 per person to have it at the camp plus would need a couple of people to clean up at $100.00 each. Tom advise us the Camp will pick up the cost of the squaws dinners out of I believe the funds the Squaws give us for the Spooky Walk etc.  Ladikins was brought up as a possibility and a phone call was made to them and the price is $23.00 per person including gratuities and desert.  It was decided to book Ladikins.  It would be of course a cash bar.

 

Joe Maag reported on the Jackets for the Squaw gifts (Port Jefferson Sporting goods) and it would come to around $850.  He has called Marcella a few times but she has been unavailable as she came home from vacation sick.  So during the meeting he made a call to Joan Witkowski and she will get him the sizes needed.

 

Susan talked about the Swim that took place last Sunday at St. Joseph's she said both Ed Wesche and Werner came to the swim.  Werner with his Grandchildren. The next swim January 21st.is sponsored by the Shirley Rotary Club.

 

Janice spoke about the Spaghetti dinner -- it has been approved by the principle and she is waiting for the approval of the Superintendent.  

 

Karen Sobel from Islip Rotary suggested that 5 Clubs get together to put up 1/2 the money for bed bumpers & guard rails for the beds at the camp and get a Rotary Grant for the remainder of the money.

 

She has been in touch with Sayville, Westhampton, Riverhead, her club Islip, and she is asking us to also donate. She discuss it with Tom Chiefo as President of the camp board.  Or as Tom suggested we could look into a simplified grant in which no one would put up Money & the district would give us a grant to cover the costs.  If we chipped together it would be about $750 per club to come up with 1/2 the money $3,750 with a match of  $3,750. from the District. More details to come.

 

Steve Kronman has announced that his son Corey who is going to be an out going exchange student was advised he will be going to Brazil.  He leaves in August.  Good luck Corey. Make us proud, we know you will .

 

The Students of the month are very interesting and are really involved at their schools.  

 

Caroline Rose from Center Moriches HS, has been involved in interact since 9 or 10 grade.  she went to Africa and helped Habitat for Humanities build two houses.  She was in Zambia south central Africa.  Because of her young age her Mom went with her.  She is going to college but has not decided which one as yet.  She is in the Senior play, plays softball and is in the Jazz Band.

 

James Albano form Center Moriches December student of the month is going to attend the U.S. Airforce Academy studding Engineering he would like to be a pilot and serve his country. He went with his church to Brazil for 2 weeks and helped install a roof on a new church.  His Father was in the navy and is his mentor.  He was dressed so nice and his stance was very military. He is the Sergeant of Arms in the interact club.

 

Brittany Hernon, November student of the month from East Moriches has been in interact since 9th grade.  She has been involved in Holiday projects -- toys and cloths for less fortunate people.  She is involve in Music at the school and also plays in the Riverhead Community band.  She is interested in studying Science maybe in the field of research when she attends college.

 

Allison Waring from East Moriches HS is Decembers student of the month.  She has been in interact since 9th grade and was involved in the adopt a soldier project.  She is in marching band, cross country track.  She is going to attend Platzberg and study Environmental Science.

 

Thank you Garry for making up those cards for me to use to get info from all the members so Bob D. can make up a new address & tel. # info.  Anyone who did not fill one out one this week see Me (Joanne to get one and complete it) Thank you.

 

We had the 50/50, Sergeants report, and the Foundation that Werner won.  Thank you Newt, the gift looked very interesting.

 

I received an E-Mail on Jan. 11th the day of our meeting but didn't see it till after the meeting from Bill Dalton - telling our club that there was a meeting at Camp Paquatuck that night Jan. 11th our meeting night at 6:30 PM asking any and all Rotarians who are willing and able to assist Shawn Weis  in making a success of the District function a Ball to honnor passed District Governors and raise money for Camp Paquatuck the ball is slated for Saturday Feb. 24th and they are asking for help.  Please E-mail Shawn at  bankbear@optonline.net  or Bill Dalton at WFDalton@optonline.net  if you can help.

 

Well that's all there is.........Joanne