PELLEGRINI VINEYARD TRIP

It was a great afternoon of wine tasting, vineyard touring and conversation for all who attended on a beautiful day on Saturday, June 2. Everyone had a wonderful time. Thanks to our First Vice-President, Gary Hudson, who arranged the tour and tasting for us with the help of his brother, Glenn. The tour was given by Mr. Peter DeMeo, Sales and Operations Manager for Pellegrini Vineyards. Peter is extremely knowledgible in the art of wine making and shared his knowledge with us. We were very fortunate to also have Glenn share is extensive knowledge of wines with us. To view more pictures of the trip, just click on the title "PELLEGRINI VINEYARD TRIP."

MAY MEETING

Our May meeting was very well attended. Thank you to all who came. Also, thank you to our guest speaker for the evening, Mr. David Gordon (top picture), CEO of the Long Island Community Credit Union. We all found what he had to say very interesting. To find out more of what Long Island Community Credit Union has to offer, just visit their website www.licfcu.org. His discussion included how to obtain a free credit score and the services offered buy his credit union.

Also stopping by to visit was our next State Legislator from the 4th Legislative District, Tom Muratore, and our next Brookhaven Town Receiver of Taxes, Lou Marcoccia (both pictured with club president, John Rago). Don't forget, our next and final meeting for the summer is Tuesday, June 26th at 8 pm at the Selden Firehouse.

APRIL MEETING

Our April meeting was highlighted by the presentation of plaque expressing our appreciation to our recently retired chairman, Gene Gerrard. Pictured is club president John Rago presenting Gene with the award. To view more pictures from the April meeting, just click on the title "April Meeting."

MARCH MEETING

We had a very good meeting on March 27th. Thank you to our new Brookhaven Republican Chairman, Jesse Garcia for stopping by and addressing our club. Also, thank you to Suffolk County District Court Judge Kevin J. Crowley (he is the one with the American flag tie) for being our guest speaker for the month, Suffolk County District Court Judge William J. Burke, who made a return visit, and to Arlene Hoffman, who gave her annual income tax tips.

We also elected our slate of officers for 2007-2008. The officers are the same as last year with the exception of Tim Turner for 3 Year Director. Our induction of officers will take place at our next meeting, which is Tuesday, April 24.

ANNUAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY DINNER

On March 29, 2007, Mid-Brookhaven Republican Club member Diane Collins attended the 19th Annual Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, DC. The dinner is sponsored by the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI), a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy institute designed to educate members of Congress about the needs and challenges of our nation's fire and emergency services so that the federal government provides the types of training and funding needed by our first responders. Prior to the dinner, she had the opportunity to attend the CFSI Board of Directors Reception where she met Congressional Fire Services Caucus co-Chair Senator John McCain.

Diane is currently Director of Government Relations for James Lee Witt Associates (JLWA), a unit of GlobalOptions Group (OTCBB: GLOI) in its Washington DC office.

BACK IN THE USA!

Congratulations to Jason Walsh for recently returning to the U.S. from a tour in Afghanistan. Jason is the son of Kathy Bill Walsh. Kathy is our councilwoman from the Third Council District. Pictured is a jubilant Kathy and and her son, Jason.

WELCOME HOME JASON!

THANK YOU FROM A GRATEFUL NATION AND A GRATEFUL COMMUNITY FOR YOUR

BRAVE SERVICE.

STREET NAMED FOR JOHN PETER SOLTAN

A new sign was posted on Elizabeth Court in Selden on January 24, 2007 in memory of John Peter Soltan, who tragically lost his life in an auto accident on May 16, 2004 at the age or 24.

The sign was made possible through the efforts of our own councilwoman from the Third Council District, Kathy Walsh.
John Peter's Mom, Mirtha Soltan said of Kathy; "She is a terrific lady and everybody loves her." We could not agree more.

Thank you Kathy for giving the Soltan family this fitting memorial. You have brought a little joy to their lives in this time of sorrow and grief.

If anyone would like to know more about John Peter Soltan, please click on the title of this posting.