On Oct. 30, 2020, 96 Webster's Dictionary/Thesauruses were distributed to the 3rd grade students at the Skaneateles State School by staff and School Principal, John Lawrence. This is the 10th year that the Skaneateles Rotary Club has provide these dictionaries to students at the school as part of the club's commitment to world literacy. This year's project was chaired by Rotarian, Bill Huba supported by Ward Vuillemot and school staff.
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Highway Cleanup
Community Service Project
Rotarian Marv Langley has arranged for to Skaneateles Rotary Club, Highway Cleanup scheduled for Nov. 7th, starting at 9:00 AM. The meeting point with be the Hilltop Restaurant parking lot.
The section of Hwy 20 to be pickup is west from the western village limit to the County Line Rd.
If you did not participate in the Spring Cleanup you will be required to sign a waiver, which is attached. You can return it to Marv in advance, or bring it with you to the event.CLICK HEREto access a copy.
Bring good gloves and if warm enough, wear your Rotary tee-shirt. Hard hats are mandatory and supplied will by the Hwy Dept, along pickup sticks and trash bags.
Safety instructions, provided the NY Hwy Dept must be adhered to, CLICK HEREto access a copy for your review.
If there are an questions or concerns, please contact Marv; Emil:langmarvin55@gmail.com phone: (315) 651-6420
Marv is looking for a good turnout, as many hands make short work or this noteworthy community project.
LAST WEEK - Nov 5, 2020... by Mary
Membership/Attendance: 50 Active members- 14 attending Guest:Blessed Sikhosana, fellow Rotarian from the Onondaga North club
The beginning - President Dave opened the meeting by welcoming our guest Blessed Sikhosana, fellow Rotarian and our guest speaker for the evening. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by members and the following announcements made:
Roadside Cleanup will be this Saturday (Nov 7th). Meet at the Hilltop at 9 a.m.
Meeting Schedule was reviewed for the next few weeks. Next week's meeting (Nov 12) will be a Zoom meeting and the following week (Nov19) will be a combination live meeting at The Sherwood with Zoom.
Kudos to everyone that worked on World Polio recognition at the Skaneateles Brewery last weekend. Pints for Polio was a great success.
Meals for Poll Workers was a great success and very much appreciated by poll workers putting in a very long day! A huge thank you to Jay and is helpers:------------------------- And, a big Thank You to The Bakery for their generous donation of meals and coffee.
The Program - Blessed Eric Knuth, Superintendent of the Skaneateles Central School District was our guest speaker. Eric told us about challenges facing the district due to COVID. He then went on to talk about the upcoming vote on the capital project which would take place in 2023-2024. Eric explained how funding for projects works with NYS aid providing 62.5cents for each dollar the district spends. He also explained that the timing of projects is crucial to minimize the impact on school tax rates. The capital project on the ballot will include a lot of repairs and upgrades to HVAC, masonry, roofs and bathroom facilities. After COVID struck the district had to reexamine priorities to improve building ventilation and optimal use of space for social distancing. Eric asked for our support and referred us to the SCSD website for additional information.
The Endings - John O. led us in the Four Way Test. Next week's meeting is a Zoom meeting.
SAVE the DATE
95th Annual Eastern Cities Fellowship "Dinner"
The Rochester Rotary Club will celebrate the 95th Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner via Live Broadcast this year on Dec 8th, 12-1 PM. No travel, no cost, no tassel, simply Reserve Your Links by clicking here. The feature speaker will be Shekhar Mehta, RI President Elect 2020-21.
Proposed New Member Notice... by Ward
Ayham Boucher's membership was presented and accepted via eVote of the Board of Director on Oct 14th. Alec is sponsored by Alex Armijo, and resides in Skaneateles with his wife Geillian. Ayham is a software engineer at Cornell University.
If no objection, in writing, is received by the Secretary by October 24th, and he has received adequate Rotary Information, he will be inducted into our membership at a meeting on/or after October 29th.
DISTRICT 7150
October 2020 NEWSLETTER
New & Fun
CLICK HERE to access and read the Oct. 2020 edition of the District 7150 newsletter, and discover all the many Rotary events and happenings within our CNY Rotary clubs.
District 7150, Rotary & Other Events.
CLICK HERE for quick access to the D7150 Calendar of other district club's events.
Nov 7th -Hwy 20 Clean-up 9 am at Hill Top (see notice above)
Ward reminds us that make-ups must be reported to him via email or noted on the back of you dinner card to receive the proper credit. He does not automatically apply them. YOU MUST take the action to let him know the "when & where" to be credited for attendance make-up. His email is: wardtv37@mac.com
To learned more about attendance make-ups, visit our web-site, Site Pages and click-on Attendance make-up procedure.
NOTE: Virtual Rotary events count as Make-ups
Skaneateles Rotary Club
Upcoming Speakers & Events
See SPEAKERS below orCLICKon the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page.
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On Oct. 30, 2020, 96 Webster's Dictionary/Thesauruses were distributed to the 3rd grade students at the Skaneateles State School by staff and School Principal, John Lawrence. This is the 10th year that the Skaneateles Rotary Club has provide these dictionaries to students at the school as part of the club's commitment to world literacy. This year's project was chaired by Rotarian, Bill Huba supported by Ward Vuillemot and school staff. 
The section of Hwy 20 to be pickup is west from the western village limit to the County Line Rd.
The Program - Blessed Eric Knuth, Superintendent of the Skaneateles Central School District was our guest speaker. Eric told us about challenges facing the district due to COVID. He then went on to talk about the upcoming vote on the capital project which would take place in 2023-2024. Eric explained how funding for projects works with NYS aid providing 62.5cents for each dollar the district spends. He also explained that the timing of projects is crucial to minimize the impact on school tax rates. The capital project on the ballot will include a lot of repairs and upgrades to HVAC, masonry, roofs and bathroom facilities. After COVID struck the district had to reexamine priorities to improve building ventilation and optimal use of space for social distancing. Eric asked for our support and referred us to the SCSD website for additional information. 
95th Annual Eastern Cities Fellowship "Dinner"
Ayham Boucher's membership was presented and accepted via eVote of the Board of Director on Oct 14th. Alec is sponsored by Alex Armijo, and resides in Skaneateles with his wife Geillian. Ayham is a software engineer at Cornell University.
DISTRICT 7150
