COGS May 2015 (May 31, 2015)

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COGS 5/28/15

Posted by Warren Tockerman on May 28, 2015

President Denise started the meeting at 12:15 PM and Chuck said a prayer…blessing Rotary and our Rotarians, and the food and hands that prepared it.

Music: America The Beautiful, Anchors Away, From The Halls of Montezuma, Off We Go, Marine Hymn, Battle Hymn of The Republic

Food: Delicious baby spinach salad, extraordinary chicken francaise, green beans, rice, cheesecake with strawberry sauce, coffee & tea

Guests: Vince Alvino, Asbury Park Rotary, an accountant who is also treasure of his club; Walter Pienkowski, a dentist in Shrewsbury and long-time friend of Joe Greca, who has visited with us for the second time.

Fines: Late: Jon, the Dean (Frank), Mike T., Robin; No pin- Jon. Announced last week that Jon’s son is coming to Schwartz Mazda (lucky Jon!); Chuck because he has new glasses; Harriet- forgot to say hello to Jim (ditto for WT); Liz- for wearing her pin (Liz, I suppose you can’t win!); Bill D- didn’t shave; Don – well-dressed; Walter – for skipping a week; Ken D – on cell phone.

Happy Dollars: Jim – semi-annual cancer screen OK; Liz, Harriet- for Memorial Day; Chuck – for Jon’s son being the 4^th generation at Schwartz Mazda and future president of our Rotary club; Gwen Love, Lunch Break – for being here; Jon – for all Rotarians that came to pay respects to Jim; Mike T- Ginny doing very well in rehab and will be out in about a week; Ken D – for Jim’s charisma; Vince – for being a truly welcome guest; Bill D- for Gwen Love.

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays- Horton – May 28^th; Joe G – May 29^th (along with JFK, Bob Hope & Patrick Henry); Arlene Thoma – May 25^th

Anniversaries- Chuck & Mary – May 22^nd; Lou & Monique – May 27^th

Announcements:

June 4^th – Discount fines (per Jim)
June 4^th – Scholarship luncheon
June 11^th – Grant awards
June 17^th – dinner honoring Jon & Jim Schwartz at Salt Creek Grill, “good scout award”
June 17^th – Board of Directors - 6:00 PM – Curchin & Co., 200 Schultz Drive, RB
June 18^th – Installation ceremony – luncheon at NCC, 11:45 AM
June 25^th – Club Assembly – Past President’s award and Honorary Rotarian award to be given to David Prown
June 27^th – New district officers to take place – will be held on Battleship New Jersey in Camden
June 28^th - Joke-A-Thon finals, including a prize
June 27-30^th – RYLA 2015 at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ
August 28^th – Club picnic – 11:00 AM - Monmouth Park
October 5^th – Annual Golf Outing – Addie is requesting donations of any kind including gift cards and hole sponsors.
Reminders –
1. Use Rotary business/thank you cards when patronizing restaurants and other businesses and club supporters in the area
Mike DeNofa asked that if you know of any speakers, to please let him know. It would be helpful if you would let him know if we have any comments, positive or negative, about the speakers.
If anybody has ideas for a Community Service project, please send them to any Board member. Thank you.
Satellite club meets 2^nd & 4^th Thursday of each month

EXTRA! Did you know that for $12.00 a year you can give a 1-year gift subscription of The Rotarian to anybody in the USA, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands? What a great idea for a prospective member, a friend, family member, holiday gift and as a thank-you for somebody for whom you want to show appreciation. Please contact the Circulation Department at 847-424-5217, or email data@rotary.org for details.

Speaker: Gwen Love, of Lunch Break (13 years old), came to speak to us today and bring us up to date on what’s going on.

Had a capital campaign to raise funds for building renovation. Presently have a temporary Cert. of Occupancy and are painting the outside of the building. Former facility was inadequate, but the new facility is “…a nice place to be…”. She said that the clients have a better attitude at the new facility and are very appreciative of all support. They now have a welcome desk and reception area, a larger kitchen, a clothing closet, a dressing area for clothing selection, a new food selection (now several choices), a conference room, and financial workshops for clients. She asked for clothing donations as they anticipate even more demand of services. They need food and/or money to purchase food, and the preferable is money which can have a lower cost effect with providers.

50/50 $20 went to Robin, who so graciously donated it to Lunch Break. Thank you, Robin, from all of us!

Meeting ended at 1:20 PM

23 members attended today’s meet

You see things that are and say, “Why?” but I dream things that never were and say, “Why not?”

– George Bernard Shaw

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COGS 5/22/15

Posted by Warren Tockerman on May 22, 2015

President Denise started the meeting at 12:15 and Bill S. said a prayer for food, the food preparers and those who do good Rotary work

Music: As Time Goes By, Moon River, Everybody Loves Somebody, No Other Love, The Way We Were

Food: Caesar’s salad, char-broiled sliced London broil, mashed potatoes, mushrooms & onions, blueberry pie, coffee & tea

Guests: Dave Legg, Tinton Falls

Fines: Late: Mike T., Gail, Frank, Jon, Mike W.; No pin- Liz, Steve, Jon; Elite table for not saving a seat for Steve; Dave- for partying; Mike W.-picture in paper; voted Most Dapper: Don; Denise – because Board meeting was too long last night; Ken S- came to a meeting; Addie-sat next to Ken S; Robin- not at meeting; Bill D- too much talk last night; Chuck- sat next to Bill D.

Happy Dollars: Chuck- $20 for being a member for 10 years and his 39^th wedding anniversary, Jon’s dinner and Bill D’s award at Monmouth Chamber of Commerce; Liz- for Bill D.; Mike W- for making ¼ of meetings and a new law; Joe G- for Jon, Bill D and Harriet.

Birthdays & Anniversaries Ken Duffy - May 19^th

Jack & Caroline Chesbro – anniversary May 21^st

Chuck & Mary Watson – anniversary May 22^nd

Announcements:

May 28^th – Satellite club meets (2^nd & 4^th Thursday of each month)
June 4^th – Scholarship luncheon
June 11^th – Grant awards
June 17^th – dinner honoring Jon & Jim Schwartz at Salt Creek Grill, “good scout award”
June 17^th – Board of Directors - 6:00 PM – Curchin & Co., 200 Schultz Drive, RB
June 18^th – Installation ceremony – luncheon at NCC, 11:45 AM
June 25^th – Club Assembly – Past President’s award and Honorary Rotarian award to be given out
June 27^th – New district officers to take place – will be held on Battleship New Jersey in Camden
June 28^th - Joke-A-Thon finals, including a prize
June 27-30^th – RYLA 2015 at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ
August 28^th – Club picnic – 11:00 AM - Monmouth Park
October 5^th – Annual Golf Outing – Addie is requesting donations of any kind including gift cards and hole sponsors.
Reminders –
1. Use Rotary business/thank you cards when patronizing restaurants and other businesses and club supporters in the area
Mike DeNofa asked that if you know of any speakers, to please let him know. It would be helpful if you would let him know if we have any comments, positive or negative, about the speakers.
If anybody has ideas for a Community Service project, please send them to any Board member. Thank you.
Jinny Toscano – back in hospital again and maybe ready for rehab Friday

Speaker: Adam Philipson, Count Basie Theater, spoke about how the Count Basie Theater has grown. It has increased the number of shows, created stability, purchased a new building. In 1976 Walter Reed purchased the State Theater in Red Bank for $96,000. Major renovations took place in 2008 costing $8 million. Changed logo, and now a non-profit. Approximately $17 million presence in the Red Bank community. It is the sole provider for arts programs in Red Bank and affiliated with Kennedy Center (Wash, DC); has rock & jazz programs for children and many other events. Presently does over 115 shows per year. Distributes Showtime magazine to all guests who attend performances. Charles LaFete will match dollar for dollar up to $100 on their June 29^th golf event.

Joke-A-Thon – Harry was #1 winner receiving a $100 certificate to Count Basie Theater, with Gail and Jack as close runner’s up. Excellent job and great jokes for all three.

50/50 $25 went to Don

Meeting ended at 1:32 PM

32 members attended today’s meeting

Man’s mind once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimension.

– Oliver Wendell Holmes

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COGS 5/14/15

Posted by Warren Tockerman on May 14, 2015

Navesink Country Club, Red Bank, NJ

President Denise started the meeting at 12:15 and Bill S. said a prayer…asking to appreciate this good day, the food, and for qualifying students for scholarships

Music: They Tried To Tell Us We’re Too Young, You Always Hurt The One You Love, The Very Thought of You, I Could Have Danced All Night

Food: Baby arugula salad, grouper with rice and brochollini, cheesecake, coffee & tea

Guests: Walter Pienkowski, guest of Joe Greca, a dentist in Shrewsbury

Fines: Late: Frank, Mike T, Larry; No Pin: Larry, Liz; Not paying attention: Don, Robin; Picture in Paper: Rhonda; Bill D. - tortured Jim at scholarship meeting; Bill S – late for scholarship meeting; Mike Mahon – for being here from the Boy Scouts of America.

Happy Dollars: Rhonda & Mike D - ?; Mike T. for Al; Larry – for son getting married (congrats from all!); Mike T- Jinny doing well; Joe for Rhonda & Walter Perry; Warren for Rhonda, Mike T’s wife and 23 other happy items previously omitted.

Joke-A-Thon – Denise – a good one

Birthdays & Anniversaries Steve Sanfilippo – birthday May 15^th – with best wishes from all and may more

Announcements:

May 20^th – Board of Directors – 6:00 PM – Curchin & Co., 200 Schultz Drive, RB
May 28^th – Satellite club meets (2^nd & 4^th Thursday of each month)
June 4^th – Scholarship luncheon
June 11^th – Grant awards
June 17^th – Board of Directors - 6:00 PM – Curchin & Co., 200 Schultz Drive, RB
June 18^th – Installation ceremony – luncheon at NCC
June 25^th – Club Assembly
June 27^th – New district officers to take place – will be held on Battleship New Jersey in Camden
June 28^th - Joke-A-Thon finals, including a prize
June 27-30^th – RYLA 2015 at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ
August 28^th – Club picnic – 11:00 AM - Monmouth Park
October 5^th – Annual Golf Outing – Addie is requesting donations of any kind including gift cards and hole sponsors.
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Use Rotary business/thank you cards when patronizing restaurants and other businesses and club supporters in the area

Mike DeNofa asked that if you know of any speakers, to please let him know. It would be helpful if you would let him know if we have any comments, positive or negative, about the speakers.
If anybody has ideas for a Community Service project, please send them to any Board member.Thank you.

EXTRA! Did you know that for $12.00 a year you can give a 1-year gift subscription of The Rotarian to anybody in the USA, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands? What a great idea for a prospective member, a friend, family member, holiday gift and as a thank-you for somebody for whom you want to show appreciation. Please contact the Circulation Department at 847-424-5217, or email data@rotary.org for details.

Speaker: Michael Mahon, Boy Scouts of America - Monmouth County, spoke to us about all the things the Boy Scouts do. Mike assumed his new position on January 16^th, 2015 and is responsible for program development, fundraising, board development, properties management, membership outreach, community relations and the management of the council’s 14 member staff, which serves nearly 8,000 youth in Monmouth & Middlesex counties.

He spent some time talking about the summer camp they have in Forestburg, New York, (which I’ve personally visited) and various other award-badges that scouts earn. One can contact Mike at 908-415-0956, or at mmahon@bsamail.org.

Stephanie Billings also spoke to us about the Boy Scouts. She and Mike work together and she oversees 58 unites in the Twin Lights district, including 2400 youth members on the eastern side of Monmouth County, from Matawan-à Long Branch. Her contact info is 732-851-8234, and her email is stephanie.billings@scouting.org.

50/50 $20.00 went to Don

Meeting ended at 1:22 PM

25 members attended today’s meeting

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom

– Thomas Jefferson

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COGS 5/7/15

Posted by Warren Tockerman on May 08, 2015

President Denise started the meeting at 12:15 and Bill S. said a prayer…giving thanks for a nice day, the hands that feed us, all that Rotary does, especially Red Bank Rotary.

Music: Where or When, Penthouse Serenade, Pennies From Heaven, As Time Goes By and a host of other great tunes. Glad to see you back, Teddi and that you are feeling much better.

Food: NCC Salad, baked flounder stuffed with crabmeat, Spanish rice, green beans, carrots, Carrot cake, coffee & tea.

Guests: John Gambardella, First Constitution Bank. Hope to see you soon again.

Fines: Late: Jon, Harry, Frank; Picture in paper; Chuck, Robin; Bill Donnelly for District Conference; Mike T- no pin, but watch working which was another fine; Tony-no pin; Barbara M.- business advertised on highway sign; Joe – took 6 hours to get to Mystic; Harriet- for successful conference at Mystic

Happy Dollars: Harriet- for best Rotary club in district; Harry- daughter is 24 today; Bill S- 43 years in business in Red Bank; Joe, Chuck, Robin, Addie, Denise, Harriet, Tony, Bill D- for district conference; Chuck-his birthday; Jon- at cousin’s wedding in Florida; John G (guest) – happy for this happy group; Frank- happy about conference; Teddy – good to be back and is OK.

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Chuck Watson – May 6^th

Don Steele – May 9^th

Announcements:

May 14^th – Satellite club meets (2^nd & 4^th Thursday of each month)
May 16^th – District Training – at Monmouth University – for incoming officers AND ANYBODY who wishes to attend…OPEN TO ALL…please join in for a most rewarding, educational and enlightening experience.
May 20^th – Board of Directors – 6:00 PM – Curchin & Co., 200 Schultz Drive, RB
May 28^th – Satellite club meets (2^nd & 4^th Thursday of each month)
June 4^th – Scholarship luncheon
June 11^th – Grant awards
June 18^th – Installation ceremony – luncheon at NCC
June 25^th – Club Assembly/Joke-A-Thon finals, including a prize
June 27^th – New district officers to take place – will be held on Battleship New Jersey in Camden
June 27-30^th – RYLA 2015 at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ
August 28^th – Club picnic – 11:00 AM - Monmouth Park
October 5^th – Annual Golf Outing – Addie is requesting donations of any kind
Reminders –
1. Use Rotary business/thank you cards when patronizing restaurants and other businesses and club supporters in the area
Mike DeNofa asked that if you know of any speakers, to please let him know. It would be helpful if you would let him know if we have any comments, positive or negative, about the speakers.
If anybody has ideas for a Community Service project, please send them to any Board member. Thank you.

Speaker:

Richard Chrampanis – of Jersey Sports Zone, spoke to us about his interest in sports announcing. He grew up in Middletown and always wanted to be a sportscaster. He mentioned that New York is the #1 sports market, but he was assigned to a small town in Iowa, Bangor, Maine, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Two of his mentors were Warner Wolf and Bruce Beck. The former is on the Imus morning show; the latter doing sports casting with NBC for the last 18 years, and is it’s major sports anchor. Rich left Myrtle Beach last year to come back to Middletown and post on his new website, which has had over 1 million hits in the past year. His website-based business is different since he uses high-def video and audio. His website is www.shoresportszone.com. Rich noted that he was one of the people [for the last 15 years] who votes for who gets the Heismann trophy.

50/50 $15 went to Bill Donnelly

Meeting ended at 1:22 PM

25 members attended today’s meeting

When you tell the truth, you never have to worry about your poor memory.

– Abe Lincoln

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