MORICHES ROTARY OF NY

In Attendance: Barbara, Christopher, Deborah, Jim, Janice, Joanne, Julie, Laura, Muriel. Newt, Peter, Rich, Rob, Bob D., Roy, Susan, Bill, & Tom

In Attendance Due To Make-Up’s:, Steve & Werner. Garry has a make up from Stuff-a bus.

Guests: Pauline, Marie from the Westhampton Club.

Topics of Discussion:

Muriel spoke about the district meeting.
Nesconset/St. James charter will be pulled for lack of interest and response of its members.
Nassau County needs more members. If their numbers do not increase in one year, Nassau and Suffolk districts may have to combine into one. We have over 1,000 members.
The district conference has 200 people signed up so far. If you do not sign up by 2/15, the block of rooms will be turned over to the cruise line. There are a lot of great events planned. It should be a great time for all. To find out more, please visit http://www.rotary7260.org/
For 2010, the district wants to do something new. It’s going to be a weekend at a hotel in Nassau County. The meeting will combine Suffolk, Nassau and NYC presidents. There should be about 120 people.
The gift of life is still alive. Children in Haiti and Honduras will be getting surgeries.
We have met enough requirements for getting the president’s citation. Great job Muriel! The president’s citation is a special certificate we get from rotary international and the district governor. We have received this before and it’s a big honor.
There are 19 outbound exchange students next year.
Every quarter, we have a council of presidents. Presidents share what’s going on their clubs. Next one is Match 7^th.

New Business:

We had stuff-a-bus and it was very successful.
Werner turned 70 last week and his daughter requested that instead of birthday gifts, he get donations to his favorite charity. The camp is his favorite charity.
There will be an Easter egg roll at the camp on Palm Sunday, April 5^th. We will be inviting the community and the other clubs to participate. Newt is in charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We will offset the cost by charging to take a picture with the Easter bunny. This is a family event. Children up to 5^th grade.
Our wine and cheese party at the camp has been moved to Sunday, May 3^rd.
Westhampton rotary March 8^th from noon to 8pm at Atlantica at Dune Road.
We did the sergeants report, Foundation, and the 50/50. Sergeants-$58 50/50-$30 (Marie from the Westhampton Club won) Foundation $20

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.

February 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: Newt & Werner

· Prayer: Joe

· Sgt of Arms: Joanne

March Greeters, Prayers, & Sergeant:

· Greeter: Christopher & Laura

· Prayer: Bob D.

· Sgt of Arms: Peter

Upcoming Events for 2009:

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.
Easter egg roll at the camp on Palm Sunday, April 5^th.
Squaws card parties are April 3^rd, June 5^th, November 6th, December 4^that the camp. 6:30pm to 10pm.
Spaghetti Dinner. April 16, 2009.
Saturday April 18^th District Assembly.
Membership drive event at the camp, Sunday, May 3rd from 1pm to 4pm.
District Conference May 9-14, 2009.
Stuff-A-Bus. May 2nd from 10am to 3pm.
Auction at the camp, Saturday, June 6^th.
Stuff-A-Bus. June 6th from 10am to 3pm.
Annual Duck Barbeque and Big Duck Race. Sept. 13th.
Octoberfest September 26^th and 27^th at the camp.
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 19th.

See you next week,

Deborah Brown-Volkman

Club Secretary