Program - Holiday Basket Fund Raiser Project Kick-off
NEXT WEEK
Nov 25th, NO MEETING
Thanksgiving Celebration
with family & friends
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
Dec 2, 2021
Venue - Zoom
Speaker; Ward
Leveraging your Rotary Experiences
(35 yrs of visiting clubs around the world)
LAST WEEK -Nov 11, (see below)
COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITEE
SEEKS YOUR INPUT... by Jay
The club's Community Service Committee is getting started with the slate of projects for the first half of 2022. With that in mind, we would like to hear from you as to what kinds of projects you would like to see the club tackle as well as some information about when these projects should be scheduled to maximize participation. Please click the link to complete our short survey. Survey link: CLICK HERE
Puppy "Rotary" and his Progress...from Mary
Click the following link to read a published story about Rotary, the puppy that Clear Path named in recognition of our multi club grant, and his progress in making a significant difference with a Veteran.
CLICK HERE to read the story and to gain a greater appreciation how Rotary is making a difference.
LAST WEEK
Nov 11th - General Meeting.. by Bill
Membership/Attendance: 46 Active members- 14 Members Attending
Guests:Rob Schoeneck, Speaker & Umesh Patil
The Beginnings:President Terry led us in the Pledge of Allegiance after which a number of announcements were made.
> Plans for our Holiday 2021 virtual Holiday Basket will be finalized in next week’s meeting.
> Christmas Party canceled - Because of Covid we will not be having our SRC Holiday Party in the Sherwood this year.
The Program: Honor Flight Syracuse
Bill Conole introduced our speaker Rob Schoeneck by noting that Rob is a graduate of the US Naval Academy & served in the Navy as a Naval Aviator. Currently Rob is the Manager of Destiny USA.
Recently Rob was named the President of Honor Flight Syracuse (HFS). Rob opened his remarks by noting that Honor Flight was founded in the US in 2004. In 2010 Honor Flight Syracuse was founded. HFS serves ten counties in the Greater CNY area & is one of the 130 Regional Hubs in the National Honor Flight Network. HFS honors CNY’s veterans by transporting them to Washington, DC to visit national monuments dedicated to their service & sacrifice. Veterans travel to DC as guests of HFS. HFS is staffed by 600-700 volunteers. On HFS Mission #1 in 2012 38 WW2 Veterans were flown to DC. This year on HFS Mission #15, 80 veterans, including 5 WW2 veterans, were transported to DC. Over the past ten years HFS has broadened their mission to offer Honor Flights to veterans of the Korean, Vietnam & Afghanistan Wars.
The HFS day starts early with a 7AM flight out of Syracuse. In DC HFS veterans are taken first to the WW2 Memorial. Then the veterans visit the Vietnam, Korea & the Marine Corps Monument. After lunch the veterans go to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Monument to observe the solemn Changing of the Guard Ceremony. When the HFS veterans return to Syracuse they are welcomed home by fire trucks, bands & thousands of cheering people. Rob noted that since it’s founding 2012, HFS has transported more than a thousand veterans to DC. Rob paid tribute to the HFS nursed who train & volunteer their time to ensure that our veterans are safe during their trip.
Last year HFS initiated a new program to honor our “Centurian Veterans”. To date, HFS has held special ceremonies for 16 veterans who are 100 years old. Bob closed his presentation by telling a few heartwarming stories of veterans honored by HFS. President Terry thanked Rob & noted that his presentation on HFS was most fitting on this Veterans Day.
The Endings -Jay Stith led us in the Four Way Test
Board of Dir's Mtg brief... by Ward
Official full BOD minutes can be accessed on website. (members only)
Your Board of Directors met on Nov 8th via Zoom. the following is a brief of the discussions and actions taken.
Atnd: Terry, Bill B.Jay, Duane Lori, Mary, Marv & Ward
BOD Minutes - approved for minutes of October meeting.
SRF Financials - and cash flow reviewed by Marv (see website for SRF cash flow status - members only)
Worthy Causes - The club is supporting; Finger Lakes Land Trust, Skaneateles Lake Assc., Laker Limo & Honor Flight with funds.
Rotary Foundation Giving - Bill reported are making progress towards our year's goals with 7 months to go.
BOD & Leadership Roles: Vacant roles and 2022/23 officers & directors need be be identified to upon on our Annual meeting of Jan. 20th.
Community Service Projects - Reviewed
Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Schedule is be established by John Moran
Winterfest - our club will assist & support the Sunrise club in their efforts.
Holiday Basket Dinner: Progress reported on the Fund Raiser project with the Kick-Off to be at our Nov 18th meeting.
Future Meeting: Zoom with be the venue until further notice.
Dues - billing notices will be sent out this month.
Next BOD meeting - Dec 13th at 5PM via Zoom
2020 RING THE BELL ... by John
It continues to be a difficult year for the Salvation Army, and other providers of critical services, and it is critical that we start planning our annual Bell Ringing project now so that we are staffed and ready to ring-n-ding at Tops during this Holiday season. So .... please review the schedule, which can be found on ourWEBSITE by going the the Site Pages on the left side of the Home page, or CLICK HEREIf you have not yet had an opportunity to sign-up for a time slot, contact John Moran at 315-685-8440 [home] or 315-256-5163 [cell]. Feel free to leave a message about your desired time if he does not pick up. Or e-mail him john.moran46@aol.com. John will confirm all assignments.
A wonderful project that supports those in our community in need .... and .... to meet and greet your Skaneateles friends, while providing Service Above Self in our community.
DISTRICT 7150
NOVEMBER, 2021 NEWSLETTER
D7150 ~ District & Club information
CLICK HEREto access and read the latest edition of the District 7150 newsletter, and discover all the many Rotary virtual events and happenings taking place within our CNY Rotary clubs and in the world of Rotary. Newly formatted & look, chuck full of District and Club information .... and more.
See SPEAKERS below orCLICKon the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page. Please contact Bill Conole atconolew@gmail.comor 315-857-1260 if you have a suggestion and/or input on a potential club program.
26 W. Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY 13152 United States of America
We currently meet via Zoom and/or outside due to COVID-19.
Guests are invited to join our meetings by contacting
our President:Terry McCormick (email link by clicking on his name)
listed under Club Exec & Dir (below - right column)
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NEXT WEEK
Click the following link to read a published story about Rotary, the puppy that Clear Path named in recognition of our multi club grant, and his progress in making a significant difference with a Veteran. 
Recently Rob was named the President of Honor Flight Syracuse (HFS). Rob opened his remarks by noting that Honor Flight was founded in the US in 2004. In 2010 Honor Flight Syracuse was founded. HFS serves ten counties in the Greater CNY area & is one of the 130 Regional Hubs in the National Honor Flight Network. HFS honors CNY’s veterans by transporting them to Washington, DC to visit national monuments dedicated to their service & sacrifice. Veterans travel to DC as guests of HFS. HFS is staffed by 600-700 volunteers. On HFS Mission #1 in 2012 38 WW2 Veterans were flown to DC. This year on HFS Mission #15, 80 veterans, including 5 WW2 veterans, were transported to DC. Over the past ten years HFS has broadened their mission to offer Honor Flights to veterans of the Korean, Vietnam & Afghanistan Wars. 
DISTRICT 7150
