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Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  Laurie reported on Dan Osbourne.   Peace Pole Celebrations Friday, Monday, and Wednesday.  Check out events for the full schedule.  Rosane suggested a installing a peace pole at the reservation.  Gavin Menu was our guest, Southampton Press, 27east.com.  Gavin reported on everything that was going on at the press, and reiterated how the newspaper is there to help us whenever we need.  Ed Dimonda won the 50/50 .  Sean is trying to work on partnering with Target, and the church.  This date in history Major global milestones include:

  • 1453: Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire under Mehmed II, ultimately bringing an end to the Byzantine Empire.

  • 1790: Rhode Island became the 13th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

  • 1953: Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to officially reach the summit of Mount Everest.

  • 1990: Boris Yeltsin was elected president of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.

  • 1999: Space Shuttle Discovery completed the very first docking with the International Space Station.

Our program was Jessica Orr, and Karen from Lupus Foundation of America.  She informed the group about Lupus and told us what a devastating disease it is.  As it attacks mutiple systems in the body.  There is no cure for Lupus, and are determined to bring attention to the disease so that it's not as expensive to treat as detection can be up to 7 years.  More on lupus here.  We appreciate Jessica coming all the way from New Jersey to meet with us today.  We donated $250 to Lupus.

 

 

Every year multiple rotary clubs around the globe come together in service, for Epic Day of Service.  This year the Southampton Rotary met at the North End Graveyard in Southampton.  The club met with Southampton Town historian Julie Greene who lectured us about the history of Southampton.  Julie walked around the cemetery and told us stories about the gravestones we were seeing.    In attendance were rotarians President: Rosane Cassella, Treasurer Paul Cassella,  Michael Gomberg,  Alexis Mayer, Sean Dennehy, Laurie Wiltshire and our organizer/chair Vicki Kahn.   Our group when on to clean each stone with a special cleaning solution that removes all of the dirt from the gravestones.  Leaving them shiny and clean to read.   It was an amazing day.  The club would like to thank  Barbara Lynn Photography for taking pictures

 

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Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  Three members from Southampton Robotics Team gave us a recap on their competition in Texas.  They told us about their experience  in hopes of returning.  Very impressive.  Rosane brought to the club's attention the passing of former DG , and 30+ year Riverhead Rotary member Mel Elwood.  Tim spoke about a hike he is leading this Saturday at 9am at the Tuckahoe Woods,  for more info, check out southamptontrails.org.  Epic Day of Service will be this Saturday at 11am.  Please sign up if you plan on attending.   Our club donated $5,000 at the annual Rollstone Foundation Galla that Rosane and Paul attended.  Our scholarship committee finished deliberating this week and decided on 14 total scholarships of $3,000.  Harold was our sargent.   Vicki was best dressed female.  This date in history 1787 delegates created the draft of the Constitution.  Mickey Mantle hit his 500 home run.  Our program was Katie of Fairy Godmother Foundation of NY.  The Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc.™ has been "Making Dreams Come True" since 2017 by granting manageable, meaningful dreams and experiences to enhance the quality of life of children and young adults living with complex medical, mental health, physical or developmental needs.  The club donated $250 to their cause.

We had our meeting today at the Masonic lodge in Southampton. Enjoyed takeout from public house . James Grossi won the 50/50. Harold Wilson was our sargent. We donated 1000 to the Southampton robotics team who are headed to Texas too compete in the national finals . Our program was Schroder and Strom

 

 

Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  Sean talked about East End Media hitting the WLNG airwaves this week.  Rosane shared a story of  Ramesh Ferris a polio survivor.  Definitely worth a search.  He was a speaker at our Rotary 7255 Conference.  Tom Guldi was our sargent,  Joy won the 50/50.  Our program was Rena from Cooking for Veterans.  She spoke about the great work she's doing by providing meals for Veterans.   You can check out more about the charity here

Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge. Great turnout for today's meeting, i noticed a full table.  Rosane rang the bell..  She announced the Racheal had her baby.  Seamus talked about Spaghetti Dinner .  We will circulate a sign up sheet next week.   There's  a shortage of sargents so if your interested please see Tom Guldi.  Rob Gill talked about the 250th celebration of the 4th of July Parade.  With the possibility of the rotary doing a float.  Tim volunteered the Masonic Lodge for next weeks meeting spot.  James Grossi won the 50/50 for the first time in awhile.  Mary Kelly was our sargent.  We learned a lot about space as a result of the Artemis mission.  It takes 29 days for the moon to orbit earth.  The Soviets were the first to land on the moon in 1959.  Our program was Erika Pugliese from Big Brothers, Big Sisters Long Island.  A local non for profit with2 offices in Westbury and Islandia. 

Incorporated in 1977, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and shine.

Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth by making meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles). 

Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  12 members in attendance for today's meeting.  Tom Guldi was our sargent.  The sargent team is looking for new sargents, if anyone is interested please contact Tom Guldi.  Our program was treasurer, Paul Cassella.  He explained our business model as a club.  Talked about different ways we can make sure the club is maximizing it's efforts .  I spent time learning how to create a powerpoint and was happy i could step in on short notice and make this presentation.  If anyone has any questions related to the money management of the club,  Paul is happy to answer any questions
 
 
Meeting started with the handing out of Spaghetti Dinner tickets.  All tickets must be picked up in the next 2 weeks before they are mailed out.  James filled in for Rosane, we started with the pledge and the prayer.  Another small group today.  Travis had his daughter Annie in as a guest.  Tom Guldi was our sargent and we talked about the origins of April Fools Day.  In 1917 the first women served in Congress.  Our guest was Gianni from Sacred Ground Foundation. Sacred Ground Stewardship Foundation is a nonprofit committed to protecting land, advancing sustainable agriculture, and supporting animal rescue while bridging the gap between culture and innovation. Rooted in Southampton, New York, we work to preserve natural landscapes, promote responsible stewardship, and create opportunities where community traditions, storytelling, and forward-thinking practices can shape a more sustainable future.  You can read more about them on their website 
Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge .  James Grossi stepping in Rosane on this beautiful Thursday.  Travis Corwin was the sargent, and Paul Cassella won the 50/50.  Travis challenged the club to donate books to Book Fairies this week, so let's do it, let's bring those books in.  Our program was John & Marisol from the SCWA we learned about everything the water authority does to keep our water safe.  We also have the safest drinking water because of how often our water is tested.  John's business card is down below if you have any questions
Meeting began with the prayer and the pledge.  It was nice to be back.  Seamus talked about the beginning of Spaghetti Dinner planning, flyers out, social media is posted very excited about trying to draw sponsorship for our April 27th event.  If you want to work with the team let us know.   Harold was our sargent, Rosane won the 50/50.  Rosane also won best dressed with Paul Henneforth.  National Backyard Day, Poultry Day, and Laugh Day.   This day in history Nevada legalized Gambling.  What a great day!  We inducted another Southampton Playhouse member this time it was Jamie Cesa.  Our program was Suzzane Chimera from Hair We Share.  She shared a great story about how she got started with her non for profit and is definitely doing some outstanding work with her charity.  I want to share and Instagram comment from our page, by president Rosane .  This woman is an Angel. She formed a Not For Profit making natural hair wigs for those with hair loss from illnesses. Amazing to have her as a program at our club!! Thank you, Suzanne at Hair We Share!  I' was happy to have Suzzane in and connect with someone else in the area who is doing excellent work in the community
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East Hampton - Monday, 6:30 pm at James Lane Cafe

Greenport - Tuesday, 7:30 am at Townsend Manor Inn

Hampton Bays - Tuesday, 12:15 pm at Oaklands Restaurant (bi-weekly)

Moriches - Thursday, 6:30 pm at Ladakins Restaurant

Riverhead - Wednesday, 6:40 pm at The Birchwood

Southold - Tuesday, 6:40 pm at Skipper's Restaurant

Westhampton - Tuesday, 12:15 pm at Atlantica Bath & Tennis Club

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