delayed birthday song by Carol McGrath and the

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1 Rotary Club Of Pearl River Board of s Doreen Buonadonna President Michael Seidenfrau President Elect Douglas Ward Secretary The Rotary Club of Pearl River Weekly Meeting Thursday October 5, 2017 Pledge: Pres. Doreen Invocation :Ed Fisher Visiting Rotarian: Chuck Connington, Congers Robert Magrino Treasurer Larry Vergine Past President Dorothy Filoramo President Emeritus Joe Beckerle Ryan O Gorman Ray Pucci Brian Quinn Ann Taylor Valley Cottage Guest: Barry Werk Birthdays & Anniversaries: delayed birthday song by Carol McGrath and the Anniversary wish as sung by Jaya and Kathy Fidlow

2 with Andy as back-up singer. Announcements. Mike S-Share Christmas Noonan s 10/16 7PM, need new Santa with same contract benefits. Bartender challenge at the Growler for benefit of our Club-Mike S vs. Ryan O G in Battle of the Ales. Rag Mental Health Assn. will be holding Seminar in coming weeks. see Rag for details if interested Bob Craig performed the most significant act for a Rotarian, that of bringing in a new member in the person of Nick Lambos, our host Manager at Aqua Terra. Welcome aboard Nick. F. Ripa- Loud Applause Recognition for Golf Committee Ray Pucci-Thank you all for generous support of the Midnight Run with goods & cash

3 Pres. Doreen-Brief Financial Report: After current expenses Club has operating balance of approx. $2100. Bd. Of Dir. Reviewing allocation of Happy Bucks in the coming weeks. Volunteers needed for Pearl River Day. ***Meeting next week 10/12 at Dominican College Queen Of Hearts: Lightening Strikes Rag picked for last meeting and lost with Ace of Diamonds, then did it again today with the 3 of Clubs. Facts or Jokes: Our Town Clerk chose her own Joke and proved that for a $10,000 donation Religious Service for a Dog is no laughing matter.

4 Happy Bucks: Mike S. started us off with no mike; guest Barry was happy and wise to wed Bonnie; Many happy bucks for Golf Outing,congrats to Bob Bergman on Paul Harris Award, Ed Reynolds for trip to wine country in Seneca, NY, Ann T. happy for all retirement w ishes. Jim Murphy, back from month long trip gave a history lesson on Slovenia and Serbia and their reaction to Champion Basketball. Sandy was happy for sale of PR home, rental at Jersey Shore, cancel of rental, new home at Shore with invite to all to visit. All members happy for great service Sandy has given to the Club and being recognized as our Go To Person! We will miss you terribly. Love & Best Wishes to you and Mike. Remember you promised to come back periodically. Program: Again proving some of our best programs come from our own members, Ray Pucci shared his fascinating business experience in presenting Logistics Part II. Ray expanded the history of transport regulation and its impact on the various modes of distribution including trucking, rail, shipping and pipeline with personal anecdotes covering unions, Puerto Rico and the Jones Act as well as the curious height of the Bayonne Bridge. Fascinating to learn the breath of Rays experience and

5 the fact that he passed the Bar (the Law that is) on N.J. without having to go to Law school. Don B and Rob M you are on notice. Finally, after yours truly exhibited his Military Logistics experience with the 301 st. by donning a uniform shirt from the 60 s everyone wants to know if my Tux is from the High School Prom? FOUR WAY TEST-J.BECKERLE