Several Rotarians brought their children, among them Sophie Stone's two daughters, Cassy and Christy. These little cherubs dug right in, literally, and helped plant the colorful array of flowers that our expert, Bill Comery, had brought along. Gary Spivak had to wait for his two daughters to finish a ball game, but raced over as soon as they were done.
Our President, Anthony Iacono pitched right in. An example of dedication was shown by our Vice President, Mukesh Malkan, who despite the fact that he had unexpected overnight guests and despite the fact that he was moving that day into a brand new home, stayed until the finish.
Liz Mason and Valerie Coniglio didn't let the weather faze them. Comery told them what to do and they did it. Pat Whitney, a Rotary Club member and manager of the WBSHC, not only supplied brooms, garbage bags and cleanup, but she provided refreshments in the Community Room assisted by Flossie, one of the residents.
Humorously, one of the onlooking residents tried to suggest where the plants should go. I had to inform the resident that it was laid out by a Certified Landscape Architect, none other than our Bill Comery. Bill didn't mention the source, but we have to thank Greenland Nurseries for their donation. This was learned when I read it from a sign that was posted on the floral site!
We have another planting to do over at the Bandshell where the flowers are being donated by the Westfield Garden State Plaza Shopping Center. The planter boxes needed there weren't completed. Bill Comery assured us that he would see to it and make sure the installation was done.
In the Community Room, Sushil Kapedia not only had a chance to join the camaraderie but was able to look at a Rotary International Directory to plan for visits in India where he and son Hemish plan to visit next week. The participating members of this small provisional Rotary Club began to learn about the spirit of Rotary. Everyone was highly enthused and left with a feeling of accomplishment.
The residents and shopping center passer bys will also appreciate the beauty of this effort made by the Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club.
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