Skaneateles Rotarians pulled together this past weekend to replenish the Skaneateles & Spafford Food pantries with over a ton of food delivered and $2,900 in funds raised to date. Many thanks to the large number of Rotarians pulling together under the organization of project chair, Andy Stevens. Rotarians working as a team to support their community in this time of need.
EARTH DAY PROJECT - Saturday at 10AM
... Your Help Needed .. by Rosemary
Earth Day creek clean-up on Saturday, April 24th at 10 AM. It will take place on the Charlie Major Trail and Oneill Lane along the creek. The event will last 2 hours. Bring heavy gloves and a garden tool to dig out some invasive garlic mustard.
Please contact Rosemary Mondo at (315) 707-4372 or rosemary@viamondo.net if you can help out. Also, check your recent email for further information.
It is suggested that the Rotarians check in at the park at the north end of the trail. The westside of Railroad Street is Town-owned and provides overflow parking when the trail lot is full.
This is a joint project with the SunRise Rotary club
Club Web-Puzzle..... by Ward
Last Weeks Answer: 4/15/22 - Member of the Skaneateles Rotary Foundation committee are: Craig Froelich, Chair.; James Wanamaker, Vice-Chair; Marv Langley, Treas.; Alice Purdy, Sec. and Ed Evans & Andy Stevens, Trustees. Unfortunately, their were no responses this time.
This Week Question; When & where was the first Rotary Club formed
The Board of Directors approved Reece Eddy's membership application at their April 12th meeting. Reece is a Financial Advisor with Equitable Advisors and lives at 4084 Mill Rd, Skaneateles. Reece is a graduate Boston University College and an avid Lacrosse player. Reece wants to become more involved with his community, has attended several of our meetings and has reached out to Tyler who is sponsoring his membership into our Rotary Club
If there are no objections made in writing to the Club Secretary by April 22nd, his dues are paid and he has received Skaneateles Rotary and RI Information, Reece will be inducted into our membership at our meeting of April 22nd or latter.
LAST WEEK - Apr 15st, 2021... by Ward
Membership/Attendance: 52 Active members with 16 attending
Guests: Guest speaker Kevin Collette,speakeri from Collette Travel, Reece Eddy, prospective member, & Hillary Fenner of Skan C of C
The Beginnings The meeting opened with President Elect, Terry McCormick welcoming everyone from Minnesotia, the home of; The Jolly Green Giant, Rocky & Bull Winkle and Paul Bunyan. Terry led us is the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. (those of us from Michigan, would have to question him on Paul Bunyan)
The Program - Alaskan Northern Lights trip
(Mar 2-11, 2022)
Rosemary Mondo introduced our guest speaker, Kevin Collette of Collette Travel. Kevin spoke to us about the Alaska' Northern Lights trip, which is sponsored by the Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce and via mondo Tours. The tour will depart from Syracuse via air to Anchorage on March 2nd, 2022 and return on March 11, 2022. The 10 day trip includes; Anchorage, Turagain Arm, Winter Glacier Cruise, William Sound, Iditarod Race, Talkeetna, Alaska Railroad, Fairbanks, Dog Mushing & Northern Lights Excursions. To find out more about this adventure,CLICK HEREor contactRosemary Mondo at 315-707-4372. Rosemary added that the actual departure point for Skaneateles folks is to be from the village with transportation provided by the tour group.
The tour is limited to 24 folks, so give it some thought and get your reservations in soon, if you are thinking of joining the adventure and fun.
Food Pantry Project - Andy Stevens reviewed the last minute details and we are ready to go on Saturday.
Earth Day - Rosemary Mondo updated the members and said she needs volunteers (see article above)
The Ending, Gardled us in the Four Way Test! (wow - and without the banner to read from. .... impressive!)
UPCOMING CLUB PROJECTS... by Jay Stith
EARTH DAY - Saturday, April 24th (see notice above). Rosemary Mondo is coordinating the efforts and will remind everyone as we approach the event. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER - The following weekend a small number of volunteers will be needed to help the Skaneateles Early Childhood Center get their playgrounds ready for the kids. Exact timing on May 1st will be coming but the engagement will be in the morning and last 2 to 3 hours. TREE PLANTING - On May 8th, the club will be helping the Town Parks Department in their effort to plant trees around the land they manage. The Parks Department is finalizing their plans in the next couple weeks and will be back to us with exact timing and a location.
BOOK SALE SET UP - end of May - More information to follow. Mary chairing this project.
HIGHWAY CLEANUP - June 6th - More information to follow. Marv chairing this project.
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Apr 24 - Earth Day - Skaneateles creek clean up.(see notice above)
Mar 1 - Skaneateles Early Childhood Center grounds clean up.
May 8 - Town Parks Department tree planting.
Sep 26 - Walk to End Alzheimer's - more information to follow
Oct 30 - District Conference - Syracuse/Liverpool Holiday Inn. (more info to follow)
26 W. Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY 13152 United States of America
We currently meet via Zoom due to COVID-19.
Guests are invited to join our meetings by contacting
our President: David Lee (email link by clicking on his name)
listed under Club Executives & Directors (below - right column)
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Skaneateles Rotarians pulled together this past weekend to replenish the Skaneateles & Spafford Food pantries with over a ton of food delivered and $2,900 in funds raised to date. Many thanks to the large number of Rotarians pulling together under the organization of project chair, Andy Stevens. Rotarians working as a team to support their community in this time of need. 
The Board of Directors approved Reece Eddy's membership application at their April 12th meeting. Reece is a Financial Advisor with Equitable Advisors and 
EARTH DAY - Saturday, April 24th (see notice above). Rosemary Mondo is coordinating the efforts and will remind everyone as we approach the event. 
DISTRICT 7150
