Important Notice: Meal cost will now be $20 at the Inn.
Speaker: Ali Perry, Gallary-Dir of the John D. Barrow Art Gallery
NEXT WEEK
Sept 23rd, 6:30 PM
Venue - TBC - American Legion(inside, upstairs)
{no room at the SW Inn due to a previous booking}
Program: Mike Tierney, Classification talk - getting to know Mike
LAST WEEK - Sep 02, 2021 ... by Ward
Sep 9th, Was SUSPENDED as an "Extended Labor Day"
due to "twas no room at the Inn"
Autumn Mission
for Women Veterans... by Mary
The Skaneateles United Methodist Church is collecting items sorely needed by Women Veterans, particularly those that are patients on the Behavioral Health wing at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. The goal of this project is to provide appropriate clothing within the guidelines of the facility and give dignity to the Women who have served. The following are items that are needed:
Women's briefs (new and in packaging, the larger the package the better
Men's T Shirts and athletic tank top style shirts (assorted sizes and the larger the package quantity the better)
Sport bras (assorted sizes and must be all clothe)
Shower shoes (Flip flops or slip ons such as Crocs. Size 6 through 8 are most needed
Toothpaste of any size
Body wash
Deodorant
Lotion
Dental floss
Feminine wash
Shampoo and conditioner
Brushes and combs (without extended handle)
Monetary donations may be made to "Skaneateles United Methodist Church" or "SUMC" with "Women Veterans" written in the memo line. Drop offs of the above items can be made at the church Monday through Friday from 10 to noon, through the end of September.
Let's give back to the Women Veterans!
ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTES
ATTEND VIRTUALLY IN 2021/22
Now that Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is being offered virtually, you can sign up for any of the upcoming events (listed below) and log in and attend from the comfort of your home!
An excellent way to expand your Rotary knowledge and contacts brought small, interactive groupings, with like minded Rotarians across NE-USA.
This is your opportunity to conveniently complete all three levels and even attend a graduate session of this interactive Rotary training. It's also less expensive this way! RLI is the perfect way for a brand new member to get acquainted with our organization, for anyone to brush up on their leadership skills and, even for veteran members to get inspired with new ideas for their club.
Consider registering for any of these upcoming sessions at www.rlinea.org. Each session offers levels I, II, III and graduate. It is $25/person to attend. (this fee will be reimbursed to Skaneateles Rotary members)
Sep 25 - Dist 7150 -Verona, NY (virtual via Zoom)
Oct 16 - Dist 7150 - Rochester, NY (virtual via Zoom)
Oct 16 - Dist 7410 - Scranton, PA (virtual via Zoom)
Oct 23 - Dist 7390 - Harrisburg, PA (virtual via Zoom)
Nov 06 - Dist 7190 - Schenectady, NY(virtual via Zoom)
To access additional information and to register, go tohttps://rlinea.org
Upcoming Community Service Opportunities
Volunteers Needed ... by Jay
DUCK Dash - On Saturday September 25th the Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, and other local non-profits are hosting Duck Dash between 2 and 4pm behind the CVS in the Village. The event consists of games for kids, food, drinks, and several duck races where people throw plastic ducks into the creek and see whose duck is fastest – it is geared toward kids, and younger families, and grandparents but anyone is welcome.
Volunteer opportunities include set up/clean up, ticket sorting, and 3 to 5 people calling the race finishes from in the creek.
If you are interested please contact me so I can give the organizers a sense of how many people we will have to help (315-209-0753 or jstith@healthstrategyassoc.com).
POLIO-STOPPERS to Stop Polio ... by Ward
Ward is once again offering each D7150Rotarian a hand crafted Bottle Stopper with a Rotary Logo inset for a new donation of $100 or more to the Rotary Foundation, allocated to PolioPlus. They can be made with a pin/logo, supplied by the contributor, not to exceed 1 inch in diameter, or with a Rotary pin or RI 2021/22 Theme pin (your selection)
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!: As an extra incentive to Skaneateles Rotarians, (Skaneateles evening and Sunrise club members) Ward will also transfer 100 of his PHF points to the contributing Skaneateles Rotarian’s PHF account, adding an extra 100 points to their contribution points.
WOW! That's a hand crafted bottle stopper AND 250 PH points ( 100 for a $100 contribution+ 50 club match + 100 xfer from Ward's)
HOW TO: To qualify for this offer, simply make out your check to The Rotary Foundation for $100 or more, and write Polio Plus in the memo section of the check. Send the check to Bill Buterbaugh (SRC TRF Chair) .... or to Ward at; 8 Teasel Lane, Skaneateles, NY 13152 ... or .... send it direct to The Rotary Foundation and notify Wardthat you have made the contribution (4 way test applies) and your beautiful bottle stopper will be delivered to you, and the TRF Point transfer will occur shortly thereafter.
Hurry - Matching deal endsOctober 31st, 2021. However, PolioStoppers will be available to D7150 Rotarians through June 30th, 2022, less the Ward's matching points.
PolioPlus Society - These donations will also qualify for to join the PolioPlus Society, to be announced within a few weeks by PDG Randy Wilson.
Such a Deal .... Such a Worthy Cause
Sleep In Heavenly Peace
No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town
Would you like to help local children, in the Auburn and surrounding communities, to have a bed of their own? Then come on down on October 2, 2021, at 10 am to the NY-Auburn chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace workshop located in the Fingerlakes Mall, Auburn, NY. The NY-Auburn Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a non-profit organization that builds and provides children with a brand-new twin bed and bedding to a child who does not have a bed of their own. Volunteers are needed to help build bed kits! No skills are necessary to treat yourself to a fun, rewarding time! SHP volunteers are available to assist anyone using drills, hammers, and assembly of the kits. Come on down and help to keep our children from sleeping on the floor! Hope to see you there!
October 2, 2021 - 10am to 3pm
Click Hereto let Jay know you are planning to participate
CLICK HEREto access and read the Sept, 2021 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.
Skaneateles Rotary Club
Upcoming Speakers & Events
See SPEAKERS below orCLICKon the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page. Please contact Bill Conole at conolew@gmail.com or 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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The Skaneateles United Methodist Church is collecting items sorely needed by Women Veterans, particularly those that are patients on the Behavioral Health wing at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. The goal of this project is to provide appropriate clothing within the guidelines of the facility and give dignity to the Women who have served. The following are items that are needed:
Now that Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is being offered virtually, you can sign up for any of the upcoming events (listed below) and log in and attend from the comfort of your home! 
Volunteers Needed 
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Would you like to help local children, in the Auburn and surrounding communities, to have a bed of their own? Then come on down on October 2, 2021, at 10 am to the NY-Auburn chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace workshop located in the Fingerlakes Mall, Auburn, NY. The NY-Auburn Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a non-profit organization that builds and provides children with a brand-new twin bed and bedding to a child who does not have a bed of their own. Volunteers are needed to help build bed kits! No skills are necessary to treat yourself to a fun, rewarding time! SHP volunteers are available to assist anyone using drills, hammers, and assembly of the kits. Come on down and help to keep our children from sleeping on the floor! Hope to see you there!
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