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Dec. 13, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Join the Rotary Club of Commack-Kings Park as we host Rotary District 7255 in celebrating the winter season. Come applaud the various successful projects of your clubs and ours, as well as those of Rotary District 7255 as a whole. Rotarians from all clubs everywhere are welcome to attend, with tickets priced at $15*. All proceeds to benefit our End Hunger project. Not a Rotarian? Not a problem. We're welcoming the entire community to come celebrate with us! Come find out what Rotary International is, why you might want to be a Rotarian and how to partner with your local Rotary Club to make your community and the world a better place. Here's the catch: To get in for free, you must RSVP for a community-member ticket before the day of the event. At the door, everyone without a ticket will be charged $20 to get in... Projects will be showcased. Food & drinks will be served. Music will be played. * Early Bird Tickets at $10 per person will be available until 11/30 and regular priced tickets will be sold until (but not on) the day of the event. Tickets at the door will cost $20 regardless of Rotary membership. |
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The Epidemic of Human Trafficking
Jan. 15, 2019 12:15 p.m.
According to the United Nations, human trafficking generates $32 billion annually, of which $9.5 billion is generated annually in the United States. 300,000 children are at risk of being prostituted in the United States according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The average age of entry into prostitution for a child in the United States is 12 years old. A pimp can make $200,000 per child each year and the average pimp has 4 to 6 girls according to the U.S. Justice Department and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Health and Human Services says fewer than 100 beds are available in the United States for underage victims. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Long Island and New York City are among the top 20 human trafficking jurisdictions in the country. Each tear drop on the map above is a media report of one or more persons, one or more of our neighbors, who has been a victim of trafficking this decade. Long Island Against Trafficking seeks to educate communities, work with legislators, and raise money to help victims of human trafficking live fully restored lives. Long Island Against Trafficking was founded when a group of individuals were awakened to the realities of human sex trafficking while attending a lecture. The words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" resonated in our hearts and minds. We were compelled to join in the fight for those sex trafficked on Long Island and abroad. Long Island Against Trafficking was established to raise funds for those victimized and raise public awareness of this modern-day form of slavery. We accomplish this by speaking at public and private events as well as lobbying at the local, state, and federal levels. We plan and host fundraisers to aid in financially supporting victims. We also partner with other human rights organizations on a local, national and international level to create a powerful collective voice. Come listed to Susan Lingenfelter, Board Member of Long Island Against Trafficking provide an update on the state of human trafficking on Long Island. For futher info, visit www.endlitraffick.net |
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Feb. 24, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
How about an evening at the comedy club? We hope you can come. Laughter is always good for your health. Come join us for an evening of fun and fellowship... If you are available on February 24th, help the Commack-Kings Park Rotary Club continue support for local projects like the dictionaries for every 3rd grader in Commack and Kings Park, our boy scout troop, our local Interact clubs, the End Hunger in Kings Park project, the Youth Exchange program, Rotary Healing Garden in the Nissequogue River Sate Park, and so many other great local projects... Tickets are only $25 each and you can buy four for only $80! |
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Launching a Corporate Community Involvement Program
Mar. 05, 2019 12:15 p.m.
With over a decade of experience in Human Resource management, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, and Employee Engagement, Alessandra Cavalluzzi advises both corporate funders and non-profits, and is a sought-after guest speaker and panelist at HR and non-profit events. Alessandra currently oversees corporate giving, fundraising, and employee volunteerism for a multi-billion dollar company with over 6,000 employees around the world. An innovator in corporate employee engagement initiatives, Alessandra helps teams develop, execute, and manage engagement surveys from conception and implementation to results analysis and action planning. Her successful collaborations with innovative teams that span departments, job levels, and geographies have garnered her a reputation as a solid, natural leader among her peers. Her colleagues describe her as someone who “gets it done” with a positive, can-do attitude. An expert event planner, Alessandra creates exciting programs at her company focused on energizing associates, supporting the community, driving change, and championing a culture of engagement. Alessandra developed and leads a team of brand champions comprised of 100 members globally. These individuals represent every area of the business, and serve as ambassadors for the company’s culture and brand. With Alessandra’s guidance, they help drive key business initiatives, change, and engagement throughout the organization. In addition, Alessandra also oversees the company's Community Outreach Team which is made up of 80 members globally. The group champions volunteerism and community involvement across the company's locations. A natural teacher, Alessandra is dedicated to helping companies around the world develop what she calls “a culture of giving.” She has a certification in Organizational Change Management from NYU’s School of Business, and has ample experience designing and facilitating trainings in previous roles in Corporate Learning and Development as an Instructional Designer and Trainer. Alessandra believes in the power of curiosity to transform lives, and that learning is for a lifetime. Aside from reading, she enjoys art and loves to draw in her spare time. Her passions include writing, libraries, museums, and visiting small unique bookstores. When she’s not pursuing her hobbies, Alessandra loves surrounding herself with family and good friends and spending time with her sidekick and loyal companion, a Pomeranian named Elvis, who has a fan club as big as The King himself. The event is free to attend. Lunch is available for $16 per person. |
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Mar. 19, 2019 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Our Mission: It is the intent of our group to acquire, restore and sustainably operate in perpetuity the farm… in keeping with Ms. Carll’s wishes. Any or all activities will be either educational, agricultural, “green” or focused on good health and nature. The house would eventually be fully restored to a period museum. Our first tasks would be to stabilize the house and clean up the grounds…with community participation and Scout troops… to ready the land for production. First round grant applications would commence. After stabilizing, we would essentially “mothball” the house after removing sensitive items such as papers and textiles to the schoolhouse, which would serve as our offices and restoration/archiving studio for the short term. Eventually the school house would become a community center serving a multitude of uses. The focus will then be mainly on agricultural production while courting corporations to sponsor a room in the farmhouse for restoration. About Cynthia B. Clark: A fourth-generation Huntingtonian and historic preservation buff, Ms. Clark first became an advocate of the farm in October of 2011. Shortly afterward she learned her Grandmother had been a friend of Ms. Carll’s. She is a restoration specialist primarily in textiles and leather and has done work for Christie’s Fine Art Services, and both The Neue Gallery and Fraunces Tavern Museums in NYC. It is free to attend. Lunch is available for $16.
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Mar. 26, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join the professional and community leaders of the Rotary Club of Commack-Kings Park, as we welcome Rotarinas from all 72 clubs in Rotary District 7255, as well as non-rotarians looking to expand their business relationships and meet the People of Action. Also present will be members of the various Chambers of Commercia, various community groups and asosciations, and seasoned networkers from groups like BNI. Come out, meet new friends and collegues and enjoy some light refreshments on us. Coffee and snacks will be served and a post-eent email with the business cards of everyone who was present will be circulated to all attendees who provide their email addresses at the event. Admission is FREE, but you MUST RSVP to attend
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Friends of Fire Island National Seashore
Apr. 02, 2019 12:15 p.m.
Cindy Morris is the owner of The Benson Agency, a consulting firm working with nonprofits on strategic planning. She is working with Friends of Fire Island National Seashore, as they work to develop programming that is more comprehensive and will truly drive further successes at our local national park, Fire Island National Seashore. Together, we are working to create inclusive programs, stronger outreach that will drive tourist and resident's use of the park, and provide resources to the park that will drive environmentally responsible access to Fire Island.
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Beautiful Memories Gemach
Apr. 30, 2019 12:15 p.m.
Beautiful Memories Gemach is a charity clothing pantry located inside Young Israel of New Hyde Park, providing dress and business clothing to women, men and children in need at no cost. They also offer designer and other dress clothing at drastic discounts to those who can afford to purchase the clothing, but like to save and wish to support their charitable work. The gemach currently has over 700 gowns in excellent condition, including wedding, bridal party, mother of the bride or groom and more. The gemach serves anyone in need, regardless of religious affiliation or whether the need is short or long term. They are happy to be of service to families of individuals with special needs, who may find shopping for clothing in stores difficult. All visitors to the gemach are treated like family and every consideration is given to their comfort and privacy. That’s why they are only open by appointment, so you can have their undivided attention, and no one else has to know that you were in need. Call Mark at 917-703-4694 for an appointment. The Beautiful Memories Gemach is the largest of its kind in the United States. It was founded by Mark Krieger and his wife, Dr. Beth Krieger in memory of their loved ones, with the hopes that it could help others to create beautiful memories of their own. Mark is co-founder of Step Ahead Networking LLC and runs a speakers' bureau. You can learn more about him at www.markkriegerbiz.com.
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Apr. 30, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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May 16, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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An Introduction to The Rotary Foundation
May 21, 2019 12:15 p.m.
David Ardam grew up in New York City and Rockland County. He met his wife, Diane, at SUNY Albany. They married in 1976, and today have two grown children, Jackie and Eric. Optional lunch is available for $16 |
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Sports World
May 28, 2019 12:15 p.m.
Steve Azzato is a fellow Rotarian out of Crawfordsville Indiana; he was born and raised in Brooklyn NY and then lived in East North Port NY for several years before relocating to Indiana. Steve was a former Professional Wrestler for over 23 years and was a 9 time world champion. He is currently a Motivational Speaker with Sports World as well as the North East Regional Manager. Sports World sends professional athletes to share personal life experiences with students, helping them to recognize the consequences of their choices while challenging them with The Message of Hope. Our focus at Sports World is to help students see the value of making positive choices in their life. We are also here to come alongside teachers and administrators, reinforcing what they are already teaching. Our focus is not to create shame for making bad decisions, but to show students they can choose a better way. Sports World is committed to and would bring our Message of Hope to the students through our Professional Athletes. As I was sharing with you earlier, we speak at schools throughout the United States and we are currently partnered with both Chicago Public Schools and Broward County Florida Public Schools. We speak to over 200,000 students each year all across the country. And in the past 40 years we have spoken to over 18 Million Students in school assemblies. How it would work is that we would bring our Pro Speaker into the area for three consecutive days. We schedule the Pro Speaker to speak 3 to 4 times each day. We would schedule the Pro to speak at several schools in the area, so the size of the school wouldn’t be an issue for us and there is absolutely no cost to the school. Our desire when coming into a school district is to get our Pro Speakers to speak with students in assemblies beginning with 3rd graders thru High School Seniors.
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May 28, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Jun. 05, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Commack PTA Council BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, June 5, 2019 1:00pm-7:00pm Burr Intermediate School- Auditorium Please share this lifesaving gift! THANK YOU FOR CARING! Eligibility Criteria Bring Donor Card or ID. Minimum Weight: 110lbs. No New Tattoos for past 12 months. Ages 16 – 75(16-year old must have parental permission) (76+ need a doctor’s note) For questions concerning medical eligibility: www.nybc.org | 1-800-933-2566 |