Marvin Langley was joined by his wife, Patti, at Tops Market to ring the Salvation Army Bell. Marvin is also a leading contributor/campaigner when it comes to our Holiday Basket Fundraiser. Marvin has been (once again) talking to friends and neighbors, giving them the opportunity to support local families. By just talking and asking, he has had huge success! We remind you all to help with this … one of our two most important fundraisers of the year. We are close to $12,000, thanks to 25 Rotarians and 24 non-Rotarian friends.
If you haven’t donated yet, please do!
Donate on line by going toskaneatelesrotary.com/donateor write checks to: Skaneateles Rotary Foundation, and mail to: Skaneateles Rotary Club, P.O. Box 316, Skaneateles, NY 13152
And PLEASE help spread the word!
LAST WEEK
Dec 2, 2021 - General Meeting ... by Mary
Membership/Attendance: 45 Active members- 14 Members (Inn & Zoom)
Guests: Steve Knapp (speaker), Charlie Ditzen (Mike's guest) & Aaron Barkley, (Ayham's guest)
The Beginnings:The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, "America the Beautiful" and an inspirational reading by Bill C. Lee Bennett reported our progress to date on the Holiday Basket fundraiser. There have been 31 donations with 18 of those coming from club members. We have two weeks to go. The committee has worked diligently on this project and provided a number of communication pieces we can share with friends, family and neighbors. Thanks to John Buterbaugh for his excellent video!
The Program:Steve Knapp, Executive Director of SAVES, told us about his background with more than 30 years in the medical profession.
SAVES began as an all volunteer organization but, as times changed, has evolved to having career staff with an all volunteer Board of Directors. SAVES responds to about 1000 calls each year, two thirds of which result in transports. Funding for SAVES is through public health reimbursements (about 65%) and commercial insurance (about 25%). Reimbursement rates often do not cover actual expenses. SAVES also raises funds from the community and is looking at proposing a taxing district as an essential service.
Steve told us about how COVID has affected services including staff illness, longer calls due to longer waits at hospitals and reduced staff. He strongly encouraged everyone to be vaccinated and to encourage unvaccinated friends and family to take the vaccine. Steve answered a number of questions from members. Thanks to Steve and all of the SAVES staff for being there for us 12,410 hours each year (365 days- 24 hours each and every day)!
The Endings - Lee Bennett led us in the Four Way Test
2021 RING The BELL for Salvation Army
We still need a wee bit of help
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 and click on 2021 Bell Ringing Schedule. If 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.
NOTICE - Dues are due by Dec 31st... by Ward
At the first of the month invoices were sent via email for the Jan-Jun 30th, 2022 club dues to all of our members. The dues are due by Dec 31 as we are billed by RI and District for our membership as of Jan 1st. If you missed the email, please contact Duane Weaver ..OR .. SIGN INTO the club Website with your password and pay via CC go online. Once you have signed in;
Click-on Member Area (top and to the left of your name;
then click-on My Account Balance [green block] where you outstanding balled in shown;
then click-on Make a Payment [blue blue];
and following the instructions to pay via CC.
OR - You may also pay the amount shown on you account via check made out to The Skaneateles Rotary Club and and mail to: Skaneateles Rotary Club, P.O. Box 316, Skaneateles, NY 13152
DISTRICT 7150
DECEMBER, 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.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Club, District 7150, Rotary & other
Dec 13, 2021 - Board of Directors' Meeting - 5:00 PM Zoom
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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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 our
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