The meeting began at 6:30 PM with the pledge, song and Prayer.  Their were 19 members present as follows: Janice, Muriel, Barbara, Julie, Deborah, Werner, Newt, Rich, Roy, Garry, Dr. Sighn, Joe, Cheryl, Susan, Tom, Treasurer Ed, President Elect Steve, Secretary Joanne & President Bob. Guests for the evening were Jim Murphy interested in becoming a member.  Student of the month Steven Fournier, from Center Moriches High School, His proud parents Mary & Daniel Founier. 

 

Jim Murphy is proposed for membership in the Moriches Rotary Club for the Third Time, anyone who objects to Jim becoming a member bring it to the attention of one of the Club board members.  If there is no objection he will be sworn in at the meeting after the Spaghetti Dinner.

 

Ed Wesche wanted me to extend to all members of our Club an invitation to his daughter Brooke Ellen Wesche Sweet 16 Birthday Party at Camp Paquatuck on Saturday, May 5th, 2007 from 7 to 11 PM. Please Respond by April 27th at 878-0007.

 

May 10th is the Scholarship interviews for Eastport South Manor and for Center Moriches Schools.  The interviews begin at 3:30 PM at Tavern on Main.  There is one open seat on this committee if you wish to be that person call Bob Walker at 878-1141, 9 PM is a good time to reach him.  A couple of people showed interest in being on the committee. The committee members include Lou, Muriel, Bob, Jr., Newt and another to be named.

 

Tom announced that the Winter Ball was a success.  Nice Job.

 

Treasurer Ed was at the meeting this week and reported that the Bow-a-rama was a success.

 

Next week we will be at Paul's Restaurant in Speonk, Werner's complex, and it is bring your spouse night.  Should be fun.  Dinner $20.00.  Call Werner if you didn't give him your dinner order.

 

Deborah has written a new book entitled  "How to feel great at work every day"

 

Susan announced the last swim at St. Joseph's will be April 22nd. and is being sponsored by Werner.  Thank you, Thank you.

 

Tom announced Steve Kronman's installation as President for 2007 to 2008 will be a Western theme, so start preparing if you are going to get dressed up.  Place to be determined. Date so far is June 14th.

 

May 3rd. is Student of the month and may continue to May 10 or May 17th if we need too. Eastport South-manor sometimes has a problem with the date.  Tom will let us know.

 

We have the 50/50. foundation raffle, and sergeants report. The Ace of Clubs was chosen.  By Werner I believe??

The Foundation raffle was won by Cheryl who received the gift certificate for Panara Bread for Lunch or dinner.  So Cheryl brings the gift the next regular meeting.  Cheryl works in Riverhead so that certificate should work out pretty well.

 

We had a board meeting after the regular meeting and it was decide that little 5 year old boy Alex who has cancer will receive a check from our club for $1,000.00 toward his medical expenses which must be unbelievably high. Please pray for his recovery.  I sent an E-mail to the Past President of Bellport who filled us in on this info and advised him of our decision. 

 

President Bob also received an E mail from a local family who son is autistic and they are in need of wheel chair which costs approx. $750.  He comes from a 281 # and is in either our area or the Mastic -Shirley Club area and it is being discussed to share the expenses with the other club.  President Bob will contact Mastic-Shirley and it will be discussed further.

 

We have finalized using the Westhampton Beach Theater for the Billy Joel (Henry) concert which will take place July 16th.  More to follow.

 

The District conference will be at Gettysburg April 26th to the 29th.  Our Student of the month from Center Moriches, Steven Fournier will be attending along with the Interact leader from our Club and an Art Teacher from Center Moriches Janice Graf. 

 

Remember next week the meeting is 6:15 PM at Paul's Rest. Speonk and bring your spouse or girl or boy friend etc

 

Well that is all there is...................................................see you Thursday, Joanne.

 

Happy Easter, Happy Passover

 

PS please sell your spaghetti dinner tickets.