Arrived at Bobby's: Sat, May 3, 2017, @ 7:30 AM
#SecureThePorch: Accomplished? Yes! Overrated? No!
Please note, had the porch not been secured at 7:30 AM, the BK club would be sitting at 4 nonconcurrent tables.
BK Guests: None
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On Saturday, June 3, the St Matthias Parish family came together to memorialize the life of the late Elizabeth Schrum-Cook with a cocktail reception in support of a scholarship fund in her name. Through the tireless efforts of Phil Cook and family, the Lubowicki family, and others (I apologize for not knowing all the names), the fund has been able to support many families committed to a Catholic education but have found themselves struggling economically. Each year, several members of the St Matthias family are honored for making contributions to St Matthias school beyond measure. This year's honorees include the BK's own Al DelPizzo, along with his lovely wife, Beverly, and Sister Maria Derecola, OSF. All honorees have consistently demonstrated a love of God, family, and community by constantly giving their time, talent, and treasure to those in need. They have all set a wonderful example for the rest of us on what it means to care, to give back, and to put others first. These honors are all well deserved. Of course, as a BK member, I am more familiar with Coach Al DelPizzo. Brother Al, favorite son of Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn, gets nominated for this award and the phone lines light up; from Connie in Brooklyn, to Joannie and Rob in Brick, to Aunt J and Uncle Vinnie in Naples, to North Jersey, South Jersey, and on and on and one. They all showed up to share in the honoring of brother Al and all that he does for others; be it coaching, working at the Franklin Food Bank, mentoring and being just about the best friend anyone could ask for. BK member Rick Black said it best in his introduction speech with his description of Al being a real friend... "when all hell is breaking loose, a true friend is someone who is walking in when everyone else is walking out." Al - you set the bar very high for the rest of us but that is what makes the Breakfast Club so special.
This is an event that is well worth attending in the future!!!
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The BK club received a very nice letter from Mick Black for our donation to Team NMC Pacers. Through their efforts, NMC raised the largest amount of donations for Imagine Walk, a charity event when family, friends, and community come together to show support for the children and families impacted by Autism. This year marks the largest money ever raised by NMC and it is their goal to surpass that year after year. Here is an excerpt of his letter to the BK Club:
"But while goals nourish the heart, it is a purpose that feeds the soul. That's what keeps me going every day. A dream and hope through your on-going support that one day our best and brightest in the medical field will find out what causes Autism. That is what makes dreams great; if you believe in them heart and soul, pursue them with laser beam focus, and do everything you can to make them come true, the end result will be a success."
Mick provides a great example of what it means to care about others and actually do something.
Please donate to:
The Autism Project
1516 Arwood Avenue
Johnston, Rhode Island 02919
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Upcoming BK Events
June 10 - Monmouth Racetrack
June 16 - St Matthias Golf Outing
June 23 - NY Yankee vs Texas Rangers
June 26 - Rutgers Golf Outing
