The New York State Mentoring Program is aimed at making a difference in the lives of many of our school-age children.

According to its founders, “the comprehensive program matches students with adult mentors who have been screened and trained for the task. They guide the students in developing self-esteem and healthy lifestyles, appreciating diversity, increasing financial literacy, and making positive life choices.”

Brad DiPietro, director of the program for eastern New York, will provide us with a deeper look at its our guest speaker at Thursday’s 6:15 p.m. dinner meeting at Quigley’s. Guests are welcome to attend, but please be sure you let dinner coordinator Debbie Brown (mdbrown@nycap.rr.com) know no later than Tuesday if you are attending and if you are bringing a guest.

The following Rotarians and guests already have made their reservations:

1. Ron Annis
2. Pat Bailey
3. Pat’s guest
4. Terry Brewer
5. Debbie Brown
6. Peter Brown
7. Brad DiPietro, guest speaker
8. Bill Dowd
9. Murray Forth
10. Ray Hannan
11. Phil Kellerman
12. Andy Leyhane
13. Jim Leyhane
14. Kevin Leyhane
15. Roberto Martinez
16. Carol Orvis
17. Debbie Rodriguez