Beacon News October 15th 2003

Visiting Rotarians:

None

Guests:

John Coco – Dianne Berardicurti

Jerry Helfer – Rick Antelli

Emily Plantone – Cos Plantone

Scott Steron – Ralph DeStephano

Birthdays:

Carol Tegas

Greg Halstead

Anniversaries:

Paul Pickering

Fining with Larry:

Don Riley filled-in for Larry today. 

• Laurel Harrington fined for having picture in Rochester Business Journal

• Dianne Berardicurti and others including Dave Nagel and Carol Tegas fined for having their hair colored.

• Andy Gray fined for wearing Grateful Dead tie.

• Bill Testa fined for not having club directory done yet.

• Del Smith fined for lying.

• Chuck Krause fined for the number of crayon on his tie.

• Al Meilutis was given a credit for having two kids in college.

• Al Wallace fined for “Sucking Up” to fine master.

• Frank Ardino and Tom Lockwood fined for no good reason.

• Al Meilutis fined for producing television advertising that put two fellow Rotarians (Bill Testa & Kim Putman) in compromising positions.

• Will Gallagher fined for trip to Syracuse, I think!

• Judy Van Bramer took trip to Poughkeepsie

• Hugh Outterson fined for being the shortest “best” something or other!

• Deb. Walker had nothing on her today; but she finked on Don Riley.

• John Zink – missed ¾ meetings because of credit union mergers.  Has been in Buffalo a lot.

• Don Riley exempted the table of Distante, Robbins, D’Angelo, DeVey, Darweesh, Myers for being “Cool!”

• Paul Pickering fined for the heck of it and for something about a run away golf cart.

• Cynthia Martone, Carol Tegas and Pat Dottore fined for some unknown reason

• Guest Jerry Helfer fined for political sign litter.

Announcements:

BOCES Kids Xmas Party – December 10^th.  Tom Lawson is looking for donations for gifts to give the kids in their bag from Santa.

The Walkathon for Al Sigl Center is Sunday October 26.  Last year $2000 in pledges were raised by the walkers.  Contact Don Riley (djriley@frontiernet.net or 586-3971) or Doug DeVey (devey@rochester.rr.com or 872-5480)

Marguerite Hare Brown Dinner October 20^th.  Sign up sheets and program advertising information available at weekly meeting.

Saturday November 1^st is the annual close up for Camp Haccamo.  Anyone interested in helping that morning, please call Sue Edgett (sedgett@rochester.rr.com or 720-1635) or Chuck Krause (krause.chuck@pmlmail.com or 225-7654).

Entertainment Books.  Gary Valentine has the books this year.  The cost is $22.00 for each.  Please give him a call if you would like to purchase one.  Gary is looking for another club member to help him with the Entertainment Books.  If you are interested please contact Gary or Sue Edgett (sedgett@rochester.rr.com or 720-1635).

Nominating Committee.  This year’s committee is composed of Bill Testa, Del Smith and Liz Richardson.  If any club member is interested in a board position, please contact one of the members and express your desire.

New information in schedule

Today’s program

Today’s presentation was made by Joe Coco from Eber Bothers.  Joe gave a brief talk about different wines that may find a place on your holiday table.

Riesling wine is an excellent choice for Thanksgiving.  It very sweet and spicy.  The Reserve Riesling is a heavy style with a barrel finish.  2001 was a very good year for Riesling because of the hot summer.

Estancia Cabernet Sauvignon – Constellation Brands excellent choice to go with roasts and with heavier foods.

Does wine age in a bottle?  Wine is a living thing.  It depends on the grape, storage conditions and time of year.  Heavier grapes used in Cabinet or Merlot designed to age in bottle.

Whit e Wines are ready to drink

White Burgundy will age in bottle

Wine Storage – if bottle corked keep bottle on side to keep cork moist.

Keep temperature contestant and away from light and heat.  Store wine around 50⁰ F

50/50 – Chuck Krause

RI President to Address Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner. The Rotary Club of Rochester, New York, is pleased to announce that Rotary International President Jonathan Majiyagbe will be the featured speaker at this year¹s annual Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner- -   Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Flyers and invitations will be distributed shortly. If you would like advance information, please contact  Rochester Rotary lgarland@rochesterrotary.org  by e-mail- or by calling their office at 585-546-7435.   

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Very helpful tips.....
Disclaimer- Editor’s Note the following information was NOT a contribution of Rosa’s!

Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?

A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it. Don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart
will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to
live longer? Take a nap.

Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?

A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these?  Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an
efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables
to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable slop.

Q: Is beer or wine bad for me?

A: Look, it goes to the earlier point about fruits and vegetables. As we all know, scientists divide everything in the world into three categories: animal, mineral, and vegetable. We all know that beer and wine are not animal, and they are not on the periodic
table of elements, so that only leaves one thing, right? My advice: Have a burger and a beer and enjoy your
liquid vegetables.

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?

A: Well, if you have a body, and you have body fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?

A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good.

Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?

A: You're not listening. Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?

Q: What's the secret to healthy eating?

A: Thicker gravy.

Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?

A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a
bigger stomach.

Q: Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? HELLO ..... Cocoa beans ... another vegetable!!!  "It's the best feel-good food around!"

Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets. Have a cookie... flour is a veggie! One more thing..."When
life hands you lemons, ask for tequila and salt."