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Updates & Reminders:

1. Members Raymond and Indra Mootoo are making that lifestyle move that we all dream about, by taking up residence in Atlanta Georgia this month. The Curry Club will host a get-together in honor of the Mootoos on Thursday 22^nd July at our premises commencing at 8 pm. Drop by to wish the couple god-speed and a long and satisfying life in their new home.

2. Family Fun Day is August 22, 2010, Hempstead Lake State Park, Exit 18 off the Southern State Parkway, NY……….. From 11:00am to 7pm. [Details]

3. Soldier bring a Soldier to the club next Friday night the 23^rd July, so that we can introduce newcomers to our social activities.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE LAUNCHES LECTURE SERIES

Ms. Martha Taylor-Butler, Chief of Staff to New York State Assemblywoman Michelle Titus, and Dr. Rawle F. Philbert DDS, FACD, Chief of the Department of Dentistry / Oral Surgery at Lincoln Medical & Mental Center in the Bronx, were invited to address members of the XGDF NY at the monthly meeting held on Sunday July 18^th.

Ms. Taylor Butler outlined the steps individuals could follow to political and civil involvement in the community.

Dr. Philbert spoke extensively on oral health issues and its importance to overall well-being.

Sunday’s addresses marked the inauguration of the association’s effort to keep its members fully updated on current affairs and the latest technological developments.

2010 Calendar of Events now published. [Details]

Friday-Nights Dance And Music Continue.

Members and their friends continue to come out to the club on Friday nights after the week in the “salt-mines” to relax and regenerate in a safe environment.

Zodiac Night (or Birthday Night) held on third Fridays, remains a major draw, but the Entertainment Committee plans to hold more of the Jazz sessions like the one successfully executed on Friday 11^th June.

Anyone up for an evening of Classical music?

XGDF of NY Encourages Civic Involvement By Members.

The Research and Development Committee headed by member Kingsland Felix has met with Mrs. Martha Taylor Butler, Chief of Staff to Assemblywoman Michelle R. Titus District #31, to discuss a wide range of topics affecting our members and the community in South Ozone Park. Among the recommendations coming from Assemblywoman Titus’s office is that Association members (especially those living within the South Queens community) attend the following statutory meetings with a view to becoming involved in community affairs:

· The 106 Precinct Council at the 106 Precinct at 101 Liberty Ave., this meeting is held monthly, every 2^nd Wednesday at 8 pm.

· Community Broad #10 located at 115-01 Lefferts Bvld. Meetings are held monthly every 1^st Thursday at 8 pm, at Knights of Columbus Hall located at 135-45 Lefferts Bvld and 149 Ave. (Across from Food town Supermarket)

· South Ozone Park Civic Association West (SOPCAW). Meetings are held monthly 3^rd Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church located 135 Ave & 127 street Rockaway Blvd.

Please contact President Glasgow or Committee Chair Felix if you are interested in attending and representing the Association at any of these venues.