Events
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Patrick Foye, United Way
Today we had a presentation by, Patrick Foye, the new President of United Way of Long Island.His presentation emphasized the efficiency of the organization with 85% or more of the raised revenues going directly to the agencies that benefit from a relationship with United Way.Pat discussed the size of philanthropy on Long Island in terms…
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Jerry Kremer
Long Island "Yesterday Today and Tomorrow" Today Jerry Kremer was our speaker. After the usual announcements Bob Gaffney took on the responsibility of introducing his good friend. Bob expressed a…
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Dan Walsh, President of the Business Council, NY State
Dan Walsh, President of The Business Council of NY was our speaker this morning at LIMBA. Dan is an advocate for the business community and has a multitude of issues…
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Senator Balboni “The Need for Homeland Security Planning”
This morning's meeting was thought provoking and cautionary. Mr. Balboni cited many concerns he has about the way Homeland Security is being administered. In some cases the threat is not…
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Peter Mandelstam “Windpower Potential for LI”
This morning’s meeting was as refreshing as an ocean breeze. In fact that was the topic. Off Shore wind generation of electric power is a technology of significant promise. Peter Mandelstam of Blue Water Wind was expected to speak to the LIMBA audience on the topic. However he had another commitment. Instead we heard from…
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Paul Arfin “The Suffolk County Comm on Creative Retirement”
The Intergenerational program addresses the needs of the very young and the elderly in a unique setting that benefits both of those groups. The director of the program, Paul Arfin, gave an overveiw of the program and how it works. The Suffolk County Commission on Creative Retirement is a group that County Executive Levy is establishing…