So far, we have 13 new members for 2024 with a total membership of 173. Thanks to David Grover, Steve Wollins, Allen Orenberg, Adam Abrahams, Steve Feldman and the entire Membership Team for all of their hard work.

Thanks to a host of giuys for making all of this happen -- Steve Strickman, Steve Feldman, Dan Ellenbogen, Neil Brami, Bob Moses, David Grover, Adam Abrahams, Steve Wollins, Barry Sandler, Jerry Frishman, Tony Marill, Ira Greenspan, Albert Bloomfield, Ron Ziegel, and David Gavin.

On February 27th, Amity held its first Popup Event of 2024 at Bowlero Bowling off Shady Grove Road where more than 40 guys participated and had a great time bowling, noshing and mingling with out Amity Brothers. Thanks to Ron Zeigel for all of his work organizing and running this great event and for Dan Ellenbogen for helping with name tags. Mitch Rotker was crowned our championship bowler of the evening and a special shout out to Don Klein for converting a 7 5 10 split.

Upcoming Events:

March Dinner/Speaker -- To be held at La Ferme Restaurant in Chevy Chase, on Monday March 11th, with our guest speaker Adam Lehman, the President and CEO of Hillel. The invites are already out for this event.

2023/24 Upcoming Calendar 

(Tentative Calendar with More Events to be added)

3/11 - Mon - Dinner and Speaker Adam Lehman of Hillel (La Ferme)

4/18 - Thu - New Member Induction (Manor CC)

5/8 - Wed - Amity Poker Night (Progress Club)

5/16 - Thu - Amity Golf Member Guest and Dinner (PB Dye GC)

6/26 - Wed - Amity Golf and Crab Feast (***Note this is now AM Golf***) (Compass Point GC followed by Crab Feast at Mike's North in Pasadena)

7/14 - Sun - Amity Family Picnic (TBA)

7/24 - Wed - Amity Morning Golf and Lunch (Bretton Woods CC)

8/14 - Wed - Amity Morning Golf and Lunch (Cross Vines [Poolesville] GC)

9/16 & 9/17 - Mon-Tue - Amity Golf Overnight (Rock Harbor GC, Winchester, VA)

9/23 - Mon - Dinner and Speaker Lori Glaze of NASA (TBA location)

10/16 - Wed - Dinner and Speaker (TBA)

11/12 - Tue - Dinner and Speaker Tim Kurkjian (Manor CC)

12/9 - Mon - Dinner and Speaker (TBA)

If you know of a speaker who may be of interest to our Amity members for an upcoming event, please reach out to Allen Orenberg at aorenberg@orenberglaw.com

Don't Forget about the Amity Facebook Group!  

Please check out the AMITY GROUP Facebook page to see event photos and posts from the past and to see what your fellow Amity brothers are up to. We encourage our members to publicize upcoming non-Amity events that could be of interest to our members. (PLEASE NOTE, however, that this group is for social postings ONLY. We do not allow political rants. Thank you.) Click on this link to join the private Amity Facebook page

Board and Committee Recruitment

It takes a village to run Amity, not just the Executive Board. We have been so lucky in 2024, to have such a great group of Amity Volunteers serve on our Board and as Committee Chairs. Available committees are the following: Membership Committee; Philanthropy Committee; Speakers Committee; Hospitality Committee; and the Communications Committee. If you are interested in volunteering to help out on the Board, as a Committee Chair and/or a Committee Member, please contact Past-President Steve Wollins, sjwollins@gmail.com or President-Elect David Grover, degolf1827@verizon.net. Thanks for your consideration.

Good and Welfare

As a community, it is really important for us to communicate significant life cycle events. Simply click here and fill out the form or contact me directly.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Michael Fanaroff on the engagement of his son on February 3.

REFUAH SHLAYMAH: We pray for a complete and peaceful healing to the following who are recuperating from recent illnesses or surgeries:

Harold Berger who is recuperating from heart surgery.

Allan Brecher who is recuperating from surgery in January.

Wayne Benjamin who is recuperating from rotator cuff surgery on Feb 7.

Ron Ginsburg who is recuperating from kidney surgery in February.

OUR CONDOLENCES TO:

B.J. Trenk and his family on the loss of his sister Gail Trenk on February 26th.

Amity Roster!

Click here to access the Amity roster and do the following:

• Once you have entered your user name and password, you will be taken to the Amity web page portal.
• Please click on "Amity Club of Washington" in the upper left corner and then click "Visit Site". This takes you to the Amity website.
• Rosters are found in the REPORTS tab at the top center.
• Click REPORTS and select the "AMITY MEMBERSHIP ROSTER" icon and save to your desktop or print as needed.

Your username is your email address. If you have a problem, please contact Tom Temin at RecordingSecr@AmityClubofWashington.org. 

NUTS AND BOLTS

On Sunday, March 24th, from 3 - 4:30 pm, Amity Prez David Merkin will lead a short hike through Rockville. We will meet at the Ritchie Park Elementary School Parking Lot, 1514 Dunster Road, Rockville, MD 20854. Anyone is welcome including spouses, significant others, kids, grandkids or dogs on a leash. We can discuss anything Amity wise or not or just enjoy nature. Bring a good pair of sneakers/walking shoes and some water and/or a snack in case you get thirsty or hungry. The hike will mainly be on sidewalks and will have a few rolling hills through Rockville/Potomac and will be at a pace where nobody will be left behind. Email David at amityprez@amityclubofwashington.org if you plan on joining us so I know whom to expect for the hike. In future months, I will try and lead a bicycle ride.

Reminder this section is simply for members and not for advertising.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN MARCH:

2 - Richard Schimel 1954

2 - William Oshinsky 1943

4 - Allan Brecher 1952

8 - David Meyers 1948

8 - Michael Eisenberg 1939

11 - Arthur Dykes 1953

11 - Richard Hahn 1947

13 - Gary Rosen 1958

14 - Ken Popkin 1962

15 - Jason Martin 1974

18 - Brian Jamieson 1962

21 - Lloyd Malech 1968

26 - Cary Feldman 1949

27 - Geoffrey Azaroff 1955

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN MARCH TO:

3 - Harris Ammerman and Patricia 1990

6 - Larry Snider and Janet 1988

7 - Eugene Wishnia and Lois 2002

10 - Randall Rothstein and Sheri 1984

12 - Steven Groban and Judith 1977

18 - Seth Price and Jodi 2006

18 - Steven Strickman and Debra 1990

21 - Steve Lorberbaum and Cathy 1994

23 - Alan Grant and Irene 1980

23 - Doug Greenhaus and Lisa 2006

28 - Philip Cantor and Marion 1992

31 - Allan Brecher and Susan 1985

31 - Richard Haskin and Tamara

Looking forward to seeing you soon! 

David Merkin,

President

Amity Club of Washington

David Merkin, President

PO Box 1034

Olney, Maryland 20830-1034

(240) 876-8559