NOTICE of NOTE - Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Tops, commences on Dec. 4th at Tops Market. See John Moran to sign-up for a time slot.
PROPOSED MEMBER NOTICE:Dale Drake, sponsored by Lee Bennett, membership application has been submitted at BOD meeting by Membership Chair, Amy Tormey, has be approved. Dale's classification is: "Financial Systems Mgr.". Dale and his wife, Stacy reside at 3657 Fisher Road, Skaneateles. They are past YE student host parents. If there are no objections made to the Club Secretary, in writing, within 10 day of this notice, and he has received Rotary Information, Dale will be inducted into our membership on, or following, our meeting of December 10th, 2015.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SUMMARY
of November 12, 2015 ... by Ward
Your BOD met last week on Nov. 12. The following items were discussed and acted upon.
Skaneateles Foundation - disbursements, income and balance - was reviewed by SRF Treasurer, Kathy Crelot.
Club Computer - An inexpensive laptop will be purchase to be used for member & guest presentations.
Member Application - was accepted for Dale Drake. A newsletter posting will be made in future issues. (see above)
CNY Books for the World - pallet kit expense was approved to fund the pallet now being filled locally.
TRF Matching funds - approved in our August meeting, are to be released to TRF for the purpose of matching 50 TRF-PH points for the first 30 member's donations of $100 or more.
2015 Christmas Fund Raiser - proceeds distribution discussed and agreed upon. 45% to each the Skaneateles Food Pantry and teh Skaneateles Outreach Committee, and 10% to the Spadford Food Pantry. Funds received subsequent to the event will go to the Salvation Army.
Slate of 2016-17 Officers & Board Members - is to be put together by a committee Chaired by Past President Cheryl, and presented to the membership a vote in December.
Skaneateles BS Troop - trailer will be registered by the Skaneateles RC, contingent upon their being no liability to the club.
Upstate Cancer Center - A contribution was approved.
Laker Lemo - A contribution was approved to help fund a new van.
LAST WEEK:... by Bill Conole
Christmas Fundraiser -Jack Hyatt announced that our Christmas Fundraiser on December 3rd is sold out.
DG Henry "Mac" MacDonald - President Bill introduced AG Colleen Weibel who introduced our speaker. Rotary District 7150 District Governor Henry "Mac" MacDonald by noting that Henry is a decorated combat Vietnam Veteran.
Henry began by giving a brief bio of his life. Henry noted that he was a troubled youth. In 1965 Henry joined the Army & became a paratrooper. Henry volunteered for three combat tours in Vietnam. During his third tour Henry was severely wounded. His wounds required extensive treatment & several operations. For his valor in Vietnam Henry received the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart & numerous other medals. After retiring from the Army, in 1971, Henry decided to turn to the helping profession of working with “at risk” youth & families. In 1979 Henry moved to Auburn. Since moving to Auburn Henry has worked for Easter Seals & as a community Services Outreach Director for the Auburn YMCA. While serving as an executive for the Y Henry developed many innovative & nationally acclaimed programs for youth & families “at risk”. Currently Henry & his wife Joan own & operate Finger Lakes Scuba in Auburn. Henry & Joan have 6 children.
Henry stressed that Rotary is a way to bring out the best part of ourselves, & let it guide our lives. Too often we spend our days in pursuit of the goals that should matter least. We focus our attention on our own achievements & our own gain; we devote endless energy to the accumulation of material things. Henry encouraged all of us to live out Rotary’s ideal of “service above self”. By living out this ideal Rotarians will draw other members of our community to join Rotary.
Our Guests - DG Mac & Joan MacDonald, AG Colleen Weibel, Dale Drake and Janelle Cameron
Our 50/50 Winner - Chuck O'Neil who missed the Queen. 6 cards left in the deck!
Active Members - 60
Percent attendance - last week - 58%
THIS WEEK:S.T.E.P. - Short Term Exchange Program (YE)
NEXT WEEK: NO Meeting - Happy Thanksgiving!
FUTURE SPEAKERS & EVENTS: See listing below
MEETING SETUP
ASSIGNMENTS
Nov 19
Nov 26 (NO Meeting)
Set-up 50/50
Cathy Powell
Ticket Sales
Kayo Price
Pledge
Alice Purdy
Invocation
Dan Roche
Be courteous & please get a replacement if you won’t be available for your assignment!
Annual Christmas Fund Raiser, December 3rdThe Skaneateles Rotary Club’s annual Christmas fund raiser will be held on Thursday December 3rd at the Skaneateles Country Club. We will begin with a happy hour at 6 PM followed by a family style turkey dinner at 7 PM. Tickets are $25, same as last year, to cover the cost of the dinner at this fine local venue.
As in past years, the dinner will be followed by a raffle of prizes donated by local businesses and professionals as well as by Rotarians. Each of the dinner participants receives a raffle ticket in exchange for making a cash donation to our Skaneateles Rotary Foundation for the benefit of the local Outreach office and the Skaneateles and Spafford Food Pantries for their Christmas gift and dinner programs for the area’s needy. This year we expect that the number of local needy families will be greater than ever.
Each Rotarian is asked to begin planning for this great event by lining up friends, business associates, neighbors, golfing buddies, etc. to invite to dinner on Dec.3. Last year there were 200 of us enjoying the holiday ambiance and great food at the Club, the camaraderie of guests and fellow Rotarians and especially the warm positive emotion of helping others during the Christmas season. Last year we raised over $10,000!
Jack Hyatt and Amy Tormey are in charge of tickets and he is once again encouraging Rotarians individually or in partnership to put together an 8 0r 10 person table of guests. The goal this year is to again reach a capacity level of 200 participants, Jack and Amy, and the other committee members (Steve Schwartz, Peter Adams. Charlie McElroy. Dale Zabel. John Moran. Bob Holloway, Jack Hyatt. Robin Jowaisas. Roy MacDonald and David Piper) will be at upcoming meetings to provide additional information, to answer any questions, and most importantly, to reserve tickets for Rotarians and their guests. Jack asks that those reserving tickets and tables pay him in advance of the 4th with a check made out to the Skaneateles Rotary Foundation.
Finally, the organizing committee needs fellow Rotarian support in coming up with raffle prizes. The goal is to have at least 50% of attendees win a prize. While local merchants and professionals will be canvassed again this year for prize donations, all Rotarians are also being asked to donate prizes such as a bottle of wine, a gift card, etc. Please let Roy McDonald know in advance of the event what you will be bringing in the way of a prize. Even if you can’t attend the event, please contribute a raffle prize.
D7150, RI and Other Future Events
Dec 13, 2015 - New Ice Rink dedication at the Community Center. 4 - 6 PM.
Jan 23, 2016 - D7150 Membership & Communications, and District Grant Seminar. No Charge. Info & Registration
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
"One's nativity is not of their own choosing, but whatever it may be, it is entitled to respect; and all nations have a honorable place in the world's faimly." .... Paul Harris, Founder of Rotary
OUR 2015-16 ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE
LONG TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Outbound - The 2015-16 Rotary Youth Exchange Outbound students have departed for a year as exchange students abroad. Sofia Darovskikh, to Finland, and Zach Driscoll to Germany. We wish them all the best on their "adventure of a lifetime".
Inbound - students have arrived: Vincent , from France, hosted by Cecillia & Rod Stabile, and Daniela from Chile, hosted by Charley & Kim Driscoll.
SHORT TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM (STEP)
Hope Glowacki has spent a few weeks in Sicily, Italy and her host sister, Irene returned with her to Skaneateles for a few weeks.
Adrianna Marshall traveled to Thuringia, Germany and his host sister, Constanze, returned to Skaneateles for an exchange.
MAKE UPS: Remember to report your “make ups” to David Piper ASAP. You can email him at piper97j@yahoo.com It is important to report the date, To learn more on make-ups and procedures, visit: CLICK HERE
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PROPOSED MEMBER NOTICE:
DG Henry "Mac" MacDonald - President Bill introduced AG Colleen Weibel who introduced our speaker. Rotary District 7150 District Governor Henry "Mac" MacDonald by noting that Henry is a decorated combat Vietnam Veteran. 
As in past years, the dinner will be followed by a raffle of prizes donated by local businesses and professionals as well as by Rotarians. Each of the dinner participants receives a raffle ticket in exchange for making a cash donation to our Skaneateles Rotary Foundation for the benefit of the local Outreach office and the Skaneateles and Spafford Food Pantries for their Christmas gift and dinner programs for the area’s needy. This year we expect that the number of local needy families will be greater than ever.
