Kevin greeted us with the pledge.  Tim Corwin did the prayer.  We saw Mark Hannon sporting a new winter November look.   Rosane update us on peace pole progress.  We are having a ceremony on December 16th,  Time to be determined.  Alexis and Joy updated us on Holiday Party, December 14th, Main  Prospect, 6pm $50/per person.  Sign ups are available on the website or by contacting Joy or Alexis (Chair) .  Lane won the 50/50.  Tom Guldi was all about polish authors and the fallen down priest.  The program was Alina from Big Brothers, Big Sisters.  They expressed the need for more Men volunteers.  I was away in Florida playing in poker tournaments and won big.  Lynda took notes and kept are blog going.  

 

 

Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  Alexis made an announcement, we are a go on the Christmas Party.  The peace pole has arrived.  Rosane spoke about her goals with the peace pole .  Select Rotary members will be visiting the mayor's office next Thursday to discuss a plan for the peace pole somewhere in Southampton.  There's a Rotary Foundation lunch on November 12th, an email went out to all members this week it's $90.  Travis Corwin was our sargent, and announced Ray Enstine as  the winner of the 50/50, he choose the Ace of Spades.  We also spent time getting people the appropriate change.  Travis talked about All Souls Day.  James won best dressed.  James Polk was president from 1845-49.  You can tell how old a shark is by examining his eye.  When the cheese factory burns down it leaves debris.   Kevin L. McCrudden was our speaker.  Talked about his new movie "The Light of Man"  and his journey as a motivational speaker and inspirational leader.  

Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  We sang Happy Birthday to president Michael Gomberg, and Brian Leiser . Karen Acker was the Sargent.  Tom Guldi had a chance to win $361 but did not pick the Jack of Hearts.  Rosane won best dressed (it must be the boots).  It was Keith Urban's Birthday.  Why do golfers hate to eat birthday cake?   Answer: they may get a slice.   Paul was asked who was in the world series.  Talking to my friends last night, i asked them the same question,  It's Diamondbacks, Texas.  It's great to be prepared.  Rotarians were given treats if they answered a question correctly.  Our program was Kristen from Camp Paquatic.  They talked about the challenges about running their camp and their goals about helping people with special needs.  We all received their wish list.  I was very inspired.  After the meeting was over,  i was involved in a few conversations it sounded like the membership was moved and was interested in jumping in and helping.  Hopefully we can talk about full filling some of their wishes.   Here is there wish list.  https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000001771/en-ca/files/homepage/camp-paquatic/wish-list.pdf

We were in the Shinnecock  Room for today's meeting.  We had a guest Carol who was introduced to Rotary through our successful party on Friday.  Dermot reported that we have 17 4somes for Wednesday's Golf Outing at Atlantic Golf Club.  Mark Hannon reminded us of what's acceptable attire for golf, no jeans.  The shotgun will go off at 11:30am.  If your interested in volunteering please contact Dermot.   Rosane reported that the Peace Pole has been purchased.  We will be looking to setup a meeting with the mayor when the pole comes in.  Michael announced there is an alzheimer'swalk next Saturday.  Lynda made an announcement that we will be enforcing meeting duties penalty (Desk, Program, and Greeter) with agreed fine of $10 per miss.  I think this a great thing for the club going forward with the ultimate goal of having someone in every meeting role each week.  Our sargent Travis announced the winning ticket Lori won the 50/50 but did not pick the jack of hearts.  The journey continues.  Lynda won best dressed.  We learned that there will be a weed despencery coming to Bridgehampton next to Carvel.   Travis told some really great jokes, had me cracking up.  Our program was John & Beth Manillo, regular guests.  They are hosting a reception on November 10th from 12-4pm at the Southampton Art Center.  John's art will be displayed in the gallery from Nov 9th to the 26th.  We always appreciate John & Beth stopping in and giving his perspective on the lighter side of the Vietnam War.