Dec 3rd, Julie Abbott Keenan, COVID-19 - what the county is doing & her perspective on how it is being handled.
We Remember Ed Smith ... by Ward
Past Skantarian Edgar Smith passed away on October 30, 2020 in Syracuse. Ed was an active Skaneateles Rotary until be relocated to Sunset Beach, No. Carolina in 1998. We remember Ed for his caring and enthusiastic attitude toward his friends and life in general. To read his obituary, pleaseCLICK HERE.
Holiday Basket Virtual Fundraiser
Help Rotary spread holiday cheer here at home
Giving is more important than ever this year
For more than a decade, the community has joined with us to help provide holiday cheer for local families in need.
This year, the pandemic has changed HOW we do this, but it hasn’t changed the WHY. In fact, it has increased the WHY due to additional economic hardships.
In replacement of the annual Rotary Holiday Basket Fundraising event, we are raising funds virtually – by asking our friends and community members for help.
This year’s funds will be, as always, divided between the Skaneateles Food Pantry, the Spafford Food Pantry, and Skaneateles Outreach to help more than 100 families.
write a check to: Skaneateles Rotary Foundation, and mail to:
Skaneateles Rotary Club, P.O. Box 316, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Project deadline is Dec. 18, 2020 - so that the funds get to those in need in time for the Holidays.
A Little Note Says it All ... by Ward
Once in while we may question just how much of a difference our community service projects make. Well, if you wondered about our 10 years of providing dictionaries to the 3rd grade classes at the State Street School, this sweet little note says it all. Kinda tugs at the ole heart strings and energizes us to do it again next year.
2020 RING THE BELL ... by Ward
Has been 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 by December 4th. So ....please review the schedule, which can be found on our WEBSITE by going the the Site Pages on the left side of the Home page, orCLICK HERE.
If you have not yet had an opportunity to sign-up for a time slot, contact John Moranat 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 atjohn.moran46@aol.com. John will confirm all appointments.
A great 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 2020 NEWSLETTER
New & Fun
CLICK HERE to access and read the Nov. 2020 edition of the District 7150 newsletter, and discover all the many Rotary events and happenings within our CNY Rotary clubs. Oh ... BTW ... check out page 7 and stand proud as a Skantarian?
LAST WEEK - Nov 19, 2020 ... by Mary
Membership/Attendance: 50 Active members- 20 attending Guests:Valorie Porter, friend of James Wanamaker and potential new member attended her 2nd meeting. Ayham Boucher who became a new member shortly after the meeting began. So nice to see Valorie and induct Ayham!
The Beginning- President Dave opened the meeting by welcoming our guests. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by members.
Ring the Bell Schedule is being compiled by John Moran. (see notice above) There are still quite a few slots to fill. Craig suggested that bell ringers may want to move the kettle outside during their shift, weather permitting.
Meeting Schedule was reviewed for the next few weeks. No meeting on the 26th due to Thanksgiving. Future meetings will be Zoom format until further notice. December 3rd will feature Julie Keenan Abbot, County Legislator, who will brief us on Onondaga County COVID issues. December 10th will feature John Tumino who will tell us about In My Father's Kitchen, a Syracuse organization with outreach to the homeless.
The Program Tyler warmly inducted Ayham Boucher into the club. Ayham has already jumped in feet first to help with club technology issues. Members enthusiastically welcomed Ayham. We look forward to a future meeting where we can meet Ayham in person and Tyler can present his plaque and pin. Ayham thanked members for their warm welcome, also saying that he was looking forward to meeting everyone in person.
Roberta briefed the club on our "Holiday Basket Virtual Fundraiser." Regretfully, due to the pandemic, we are not able to have our traditional turkey dinner and raffle. Club members are asked to virtually sponsor a table and invite friends, family and neighbors to paritcipate. The website is up and running. Lee and Lori are putting communication pieces together that can be shared either by email or snail mail. Club members are also asked to share the Club's Facebook posting. Proceeds will be donated to the Spafford and Skaneateles Food Pantries and Skaneateles Outreach. President Dave thanked the committee for all of their hard work.
The Endings - Everyone wished each other a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Board of Directors Mtg Summary ... by Ward
Your Board of Directors met on Nov 16th via Zoom with the following is a brief of the discussions and actions taken.
Atnd: Dave L, Terry., Tyler, Jay, Cale, Marv, Mary, Duane, Bill B., Janes, & Ward
Oct. BOD minutes - Members approved October BOD minutes, which are on our website (PW required).
SRF Financials - reviewed by Marv. We are in good shape following the fundraiser. Available funds a similar to last year at this time. (cash flow summary can be accessed on website [PW required]).
Club Financials - briefly review by Duane, with nothing exceptional to report.
Credit Card Payments - have been set up with ClubRunner and checked out by Ward & Duane. Will be used for the Holiday Virtual Fundraiser and for club dues billing purposes.
Worthy Cause - Donations made to; LakerLimo & Skaneateles Lake Association.
Rotary Foundation - Bill Buterbaugh will be sending out letters, and following up in a later time with a presentation.
Membership - We have one approved application for Ayham Boucher, who will be inducted on the 19th. Other prospects discussed.
Community Service & Fund Raising Committees - chaired by Jay
Garland to be fluffed -The town requested volunteers for Friday 16 to "fluff garlands". We have some flutters available. ;-)
Salvation Army Bell - volunteers are being sought by John. Memos of request are out. Responses lite to this point.
Holiday Basket Virtual Fundraiser - committee to meet latter in the evening. Roberta Williams is chairing the project. To be announced and detailed at 19th general Zoom meeting.
Annual Meeting - be be held January 14th, at which time 2021-22 Officers & Directors will be voted on.
A selection committee is being formed to present a slate at the next BOD meeting on Dec. 8th..
Technology Succession and Training - issues were discussed. More action to follow.
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, simplyReserve Your Links by clicking here. The feature speaker will be Shekhar Mehta, RI President Elect 2020-21.
District 7150, Rotary & Other Events.
CLICK HERE for quick access to the D7150 Calendar of other district club's events.
Dec 4th thru 24th (weekends) - Bell Ringing at Skaneateles TOPS (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.
26 W. Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY 13152 United States of America
We meet via Zoom due to COVID-19.
None members 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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Past Skantarian Edgar Smith passed away on October 30, 2020 in Syracuse. Ed was an active Skaneateles Rotary until be relocated to Sunset Beach, No. Carolina in 1998. We remember Ed for his caring and enthusiastic attitude toward his friends and life in general. To read his obituary, please
For more than a decade, the community has joined with us to help provide holiday cheer for local families in need.
DISTRICT 7150
The Program Tyler warmly inducted Ayham Boucher into the club. Ayham has already jumped in feet first to help with club technology issues. Members enthusiastically welcomed Ayham. We look forward to a future meeting where we can meet Ayham in person and Tyler can present his plaque and pin. Ayham thanked members for their warm welcome, also saying that he was looking forward to meeting everyone in person.
Roberta 
95th Annual Eastern Cities Fellowship "Dinner"
