WRY & GINGER
November 10, 2016
The weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Rye, New York, Inc.
P.O. Box 404, Rye NY 10580-0404
Meetings held at The Whitby Castle on Fridays 12 Noon
and at Ruby’s in Rye (2nd Thursday at 8 AM)
NEXT MEETING : FRIDAY, DEC. 2, 2016 AT 12 NOON
There will be a Round Table discussion led by White Plains Rotarian David Schribman.
THIS PAST WEEK’S MEETING:
ATTENDEES: Mehler, Bello, Hugelmeyer, Kattan, Manheimer, Martinelli, Saunders, Bryant, Dwyer, Ellingwood, Herbster, Sawyer
GUEST SPEAKER:
Gene M. Guarino, Director of Graham Funeral Home
Guest: Ann Marie Getlik, Director of Graham Funeral Home
President Jason called the Meeting to order. The Welcome Song followed. The Patriotic Song was sung and the Pledge of Allegiance said. The Invocation:
"As we gather here today at the Ruby’s, we thank you for your service, fellowship and safety. May your goodness and love be present amongst us today. Amen"
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jason saluted our veterans:
- Ed Herbster
- Tom Saunders
- Coby Ellingwood
- Jim Jackson
- Bob Sawyer
- Terry McCartney
THERE IS NO MEETING ON NOVEMBER 18!! in lieu of "PICK UP PIE DAY !"
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR PIES/COOKIE DOUGH AT 1:30PM AT: OSBORNE LOADING DOCK
THANK YOU JANE AND RITA!
Jason stated that at our next meeting, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016:
- The Rye Rotary Foundation report will be given by Bob Praid and Gregg Howells.
- Our new member, Christine Sculti to be inducted. (LET’S ALL WELCOME HER ABOARD!)
- There will be a Round Table discussion led by White Plains Rotarian David Schribman.
Our Holiday Rye Rotary Cocktail Party Social:
- Wednesday, Dec. 14 6-7:30 PM at the Whitby Castle
- Please contact Angela Sculti and join the fun !
The Rye Rotary/Lions Holiday Luncheon will be:
- Friday, December 16 12:15 PM at The Whitby
- Enjoy the wonderful Midland School Choir’s visit which is being arranged by Julie K and Jane F.
- Price is $30. Per person
SPEAKERS:
Eugene M. Guarino, Director of local Graham Funeral Home (pictured below speaking), accompanied by his daughter and Director, Anne Marie Getlik, addressed the meeting. He spoke on the history of Graham including changes in New York laws impacting funeral homes operating in the state.
JOIN OUR "2017 CRAZY LEGS COMMITTEE"
CONTACT PAM DWYER OR ANGELA FOR DETAILS ….THIS FUN EVENT RAISES NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RYE HIGH STUDENTS.
ROTARY LAPEL PINS AND DECALS ARE IN! PLEASE SEE MELANIE C. TO GET YOURS. DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED!!
ALSO WE HAVE ROTARY MUGS FOR SALE. ONLY $6.00! CONTACT JASON.
JASON REMINDED US TO PLEASE SIGN UP FOR LUNCHES ONLINE AS WE NEED HEAD COUNTS.
- Also, Jason and Julie K have developed a Facebook page and pointed out this is a great way for both social and networking efforts.
- PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS AND CO-WORKERS to any of our meetings.
- WE NEED ROTARY PHOTOS AND STORIES MAILED TO JASON.
Respectfully submitted,
Melanie R. Ciraco