The next meeting will be 7:30 PM Tuesday September 14th Massapequa Park Town Hall, Front Street, Massapequa Park.  Guest Speaker will be:
 

Keith R. Durante, M.D.

Dr. Keith Durante, board certified by the American Board of Surgery, Has also been a practicing surgeon in the community of West Islip for more than 15 years. He has performed multiple procedures over the years in both general and vascular surgery and also serves as a Trauma Surgeon at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Durante, having been expertly trained at the prestigious Hope Heart Institute in Seattle, Washington, has been treating patients with venous disorders for many years. Since the summer of 2006, following extensive training, he provides his patients with revolutionary laser procedures for various venous arterial disorders. Dr. Durante is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Surgery at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, N. Y. and has been published in the Annuals of Vascular Surgery. He and his wife, Kathleen, have three children and are involved in school activities as well as local fund raising events. The family enjoys skiing and many other family related activities. Education Dr. Durante graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies. Following his postgraduate training at North General Hospital, The Mount Sinai Center, New York, N.Y., he served as Assistant Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery at Catholic Medical Center & Mary Immaculate Hospital in Jamaica , N.Y. Specialties General Surgery & Laparoscopic Procedures Endovenous Laser Ablation Sclerotherapy Microphlebectomies & Laser Treatment of Spider Veins Cosmetic Laser and Light Treatments Administration of Botox® and Dermal Fillers Professional Associations American College of Surgeons - Fellow Suffolk County Medical Society

The next meeting will be 7:00 PM Thursday September 16th at the Massapequa Park Library Town Hall, Front Street, Massapequa Park.

BBQ/General Meeting         Minutes          August 10, 2010
Location: Brady Park, Massapequa Park
Called to order: 6:50 p.m. by Diane DeLissio
 
1- Our condolences to Sue Kueffner on her father's passing.
 
2- The winners for the trips to Saratoga will be drawn at our September meeting.
 
3- Election results for Club Officers are:
    a) President - Diane DeLissio; b) 1st Vice President - Annette Gangitano & John DeLissio (sharing position); c) 2nd Vice President - Paul
        Letosky; d) Treasurer - Paula MacCulloch & Warren Vandewater (sharing position); e) Recording Secretary - Margarita Hernandez;
        f) Correspondence Secretary - Linda Zimmermann.
 
4- Massapequa Park Mile went off smoothly per Gene Leahy.  There were 195 finishers.
 
5- Sept. 4th - Main Street Farmingdale Mile at Runner's Edge.
 
6- Sept. 12th -  A Day at the Races  -- Members will meet at noon at Belmont Park Raceway.
 
7- The Massapequa Park Preserve's path still needs to be marked.  How & when is unknown at this time.  Dennis & Diane will discuss
    this with the contractor.
 
8- Summer Series Volunteers.  Reminders to improve our club's image.
    a) Water station clean up includes not only cups but blue bottle tabs, gel packs, plastic bottles and anything considered garbage.
    b) Volunteers scheduled early, at 4:30 p.m., should check in with Tom Campbell.
    c) Refreshments for volunteers will be brought to our meeting spot -- no need to go on line with the runners.
    d) Only runners are entitled to beer, not volunteers.
 
Our BBQ/Picnic was a huge success, loads of food and drinks plus desserts and conversation.  Thank you John for the tasty grilled chicken, grilled salmon and juicy steaks; you did a great job.  Thanks Diane, you slice like a chef.  A good time was enjoyed by all.
 

Board Meeting    Minutes    August 19, 2010
Location: Massapequa Park Library
Called to order:  7:10 p.m.
In attendance: Diane & John DeLissio, Annette Gangitano, Linda & Bruce Zimmermann, Gene Leahy, Warren Drezen and Margarita Hernandez.
 
1- Nov. 9th - General meeting - Fashion Show at Runner's Edge.
 
2- Dec. 11th - Holiday Party at the "Galaxie".
 
3- NYS Summer Series Runs reviewed and discussed by the board, re: iron out flaws, number of volunteers needed for each race, improved maps, volunteers for specific assignments  e.g. Children's run, registration & snacks.
 
4- Firecracker & Massapequa Park Mile volunteers can pick up their shirts (if they didn't already) at the September general meeting.