MORICHES ROTARY OF NY

In Attendance: Barbara, Deborah, Dr. Singh, Denise, Ed, Jim, Joanne, Muriel. Newt, Peter, Rich, Rob D., Roy, Susan, Tom, Werner, & Bill

In Attendance Due To Make-Up’s: Janice, Kevin, Rob & Steve

Guests: Mrs. Sue Murphy

Topics of Discussion:

Rich went over the budget numbers. If you were not able to attend this evening’s meeting, you can contact him directly for the numbers.
Squaw appreciation night is Friday, March 20^th at Ladakins.
The Squaws will be hold their first Texas Hold Em event at the VFW in Center Moriches on Saturday, March 21^st. It is $100 per person to participate.
Our auction will be at the camp on Saturday, May 30^th. We will send an email through club runner to the clubs asking for donations as well as a letter to the businesses who participated asking them to participate again.
I love Rotary pins were given to Susan, Bob & Roy.
We need new members. It is important to the success of our club. Great place to have a membership night would be at the camp, with a guest speaker who can talk about the camp. The goal is for everyone to bring one person to the event.

New Business:

We received an anonymous letter from someone who thanked us very much for our help in adopting them over the holidays.
Rotary District 7230 is supporting the Rotary Mother-Baby Aids project and would like all of the district/clubs to do the same. Information about the person leading this project can be found at http://www.familyaids.org/AboutIFAP.htm
A fellow Rotarian from the Amityville club has passed away. His name is Charlie deQuillfeldt and he was a part of Rotary for over 40 years.
Jim spoke about choosing a day to clean up a few streets in Center Moriches or take off the graffiti as a way to let the community know about Rotary and recognition for our club. We would get sponsors as a way to raise money for our club.
We are considering doing Bowl-a-rama again. Details to come.
We are looking into having miniature golf in June. Details to come.
There is a camp board meeting on February 9^th at the camp. All Rotarians from our club are welcome to attend. Tom reported that camper registration is going very well and that we should have a great, full summer this year.
We did the sergeants report, Foundation, and the 50/50. Sergeants-$86. 50/50-$20. (Muriel won) Foundation-$16.

Old Business:

· If you have made up a meeting or attended another Rotary event, please let Deborah know so she can mark you as attending a meeting.

January Greeters, Prayers, & Sergeant:

Note: If you cannot make it, send an email to Muriel at least 24 hours in advance so she can get someone else to cover you.

· Greeter: Steve & Kevin

· Prayer: Rob

· Sgt of Arms: Dr, Singh

February Greeters, Prayers, & Sergeant:

· Greeter: Newt & Werner

· Prayer: Joe

· Sgt of Arms: Joanne

Upcoming Events for 2009:

Stuff-A-Bus. February 7th from 10am to 3pm.
Squaw appreciation night is Friday, March 20th at Ladakins.
Squaw Texas Hold Em event at the VFW Hall in Center Moriches on Saturday, March 21^st.
Stuff-A-Bus. March 7th from 10am to 3pm.
Stuff-A-Bus. April 4th from 10am to 3pm.
Spaghetti Dinner. April 16, 2009.
District Conference May 9-14, 2009.
Auction at the camp, Saturday, May 30^th.
Stuff-A-Bus. May 2nd from 10am to 3pm.
Stuff-A-Bus. June 6th from 10am to 3pm.
Annual Duck Barbeque and Big Duck Race. Sept. 6th.
Spooky Walk. (4 nights) October 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th.

To find out about other events in the district, visit http://www.rotary7260.org/

Next Meeting:

· JC’s Restaurant, Thursday, February 5th.

See you next week,

Deborah Brown-Volkman

Club Secretary