March 21, 2019 Be An Inspiration!
March 14 program:
V&M Bistro, owned and operated by the Carrierri-Russo family, is a success story that has its roots in the Mola Di Bari region of Italy. The two families immigrated to America, bringing their strong work ethics and desire for success to build a future for their families of generations to come. One opened Lenny’s Pizza in New York, the other opened a supermarket. Zeno’s Pizza, a staple in the Christiana Mall Food Court for more than 20 years, was owned by their son. Today they would be proud of their third generation in the restaurant industry. Opened in 2014, V&M, named for the grandmothers, Vincenzo and Margareta, is run by six members of the family. Italo, the business manager, attributes their success to discipline and good team chemistry. The American – Italian restaurant is located in the Marsh Triangle Shopping Center.
March Programs (Bill Sullivan)
March 7 – Robert Older, Delaware Small Business Chamber
March 14 – Italo Carrieri-Russo, V&M Bistro, a family business!
March 21 – Justin Carisio, Author, A Quaker Officer in the Civil War
March 28 – Club Assembly and In-meeting service project
April Programs (Paul Keely)
April 4 – Club Assembly in the Lobby
April 11 – Maggie Ratnayake, Lori’s Hands
April 18 – Bob McCarney, Newark Natural Foods
April 25 – In-meeting service project
Upcoming Events (need your participation)
Interact Capstone Presentations:
Mental Health: March 21 and 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
March 26 (Time TBD)
Water Pollution: March 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Presentations are in Newark Charter High School. All are invited.
March 27 – Farewell reception for Mary Kowinski
March 30 – Rise Against Hunger meal packaging (morning hours)
March 30 – Rotary Leadership Institute in Dover
March 30 – Chance For a Cure fundraiser, Mill Creek Fire Hall, 7:15 p.m.
May 4 – Relay For Life, Newark High School
May 3-5 – District Conference, Chase Center in Wilmington
June 27 – Annual Dinner (no morning meeting)
50/50 Winner for March 14– Bill Sullivan
Please welcome to our newest member John Nelson!
Day of Reckoning
If you have any outstanding ads, please get them to Cindi Viviano as soon as possible. The deadline is now past but anything new you can confirm should be done quickly. We are way short of the goal and last year’s total.
Last Chance – Get Educated about Rotary
The Rotary Leadership Institute is a wonderful way to learn more about the organization you joined. The full day session will be held Saturday, March 30, at Maple Dale Country Club in Dover. Register at www.rli33.org and pay the $95 registration fee, then give your receipt to Shawn for reimbursement. Breakfast and lunch are included. Our club recognizes the value in attending RLI and has made the commitment to send any members who want to attend. Parts 1, 2 and 3 are available.
Food packing event a Blast!!!
We have our 50 volunteers lined up for a great time on March 30!
District Conference A “Must Attend”
If you have never attended a Rotary 7630 District Conference, this year’s event is a chance for you to meet other Rotarians in our district, hear about the fabulous projects happening, and participate in a service project – all at a location convenient for us in the northern part of our district. The Chase Center in Wilmington is about as good as it can get. See the weekly Rotary Reminders for full details. It begins with dinner Friday evening, all day programs and service activity on Saturday, dinner and entertainment Saturday night, and a memorial service Sunday morning. You can register for the full package or pick and choose when you want to attend.
To register for the conference go to:
https://www.dacdb.com/index.cfm?EventID=77423738
Special Offer!
The first five members who register for the District Conference, and show their confirmation to Robin will receive $100 toward your registration. Early bird registration ends April 1. This is a bargain!!!
Nominate for Annual Awards
Please think about nominations for our three annual awards to be presented at the dinner on June 27. Applications will be available shortly.
Ray Civatte Community Service Award: a non-Rotarian who volunteers in the community and exemplifies the Service Above Self motto.
Public Service Award: a non-Rotarian who is in Public Service (police, fire, EMT,) who went above and beyond in their job.
Spirit in Business: a business or company that gives back to the community even though that is not their primary role.
Greeters Rotary Minute Prayer
March 21 Polly Sierer Louise Amick Cindi Viviano
March 28 Mark Sisk Barry Baker Steve Worden
April 4 Michael Smith Tim Boulden Jamie Zingaro
April 11 Greg Stephens Robin Broomall Barry Baker
Sergeant At Arms Helpers
March 21 John Hornor and Paul Keely
March 28 Mike Laur and Mike Luck
April 4 Josh Martin and Bill McNabola
April 11 Tom Minto and John Nelson
(If you cannot be here, it is your responsibility to find a replacement!)
Thought for the Week:
Why are mattresses and appliances on sale on Memorial Day weekend?
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