Review Recent and coming Community Service projects.
NEXT WEEK
Nov 5th, 6:30 PM
Venue: TBD
PINTS FOR POLIO... by Lori
Skaneateles Rotary Club members spread awareness ofWorld Polio Day(and Rotary) during a four-hour stint outside at Skaneateles Brewery on Saturday, October 24. The brewery, with plenty of outdoor seating, drew a steady crowd all afternoon. Members hung posters and handed out fact-sheets about the efforts to eradicate polio. The event was led by member Jay Stith.
Rotarian volunteers were: Jay Stith, Lori Ruhlman, Doug Hill, Bill Buterbaugh & Terry McCormick
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 receive adequate Rotary Information, he will be inducted into our membership on/or after October 29th.
Baltimore Woods Accessible Trail... by Ward
On October 11, work began to establish a stone dust accessible trail that connects the Backyard Wildlife Trail, Harrison Loop, and Faust Wildflower Garden behind the Interpretive Center. This dream is becoming a reality thanks many volunteers and to Skaneateles Rotary Club taking the lead on a grant that brought four local rotary clubs together; Skaneateles Sunrise,Marcellus, and Camillus Solvay Geddes Rotary Clubs who each contributed helping hands and funds which were matched by the Rotary District 7150 through an annual grant program designed specifically for projects that benefit the local & international communities. 16+ Rotarians from the participating clubs showed up for the work parties on weekends of Oct 17&18 and Oct 24 & 25) The Rotary District 7150 Grant was prepared and managed by Rotarian, Dale DrakeWay to go Rotary!
Who is the masked wheelbarrow man?
Many photos of volunteers at work can be viewed byCLICKING HERE.
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.
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 - Oct 22, 2020... by Ward
Membership/Attendance: 50 Active members- 13 attending (Sherwood + Zoom) Guest: Ayham Boucher - proposed member (see notice below)
The Beginnings Pres-Elect Terry McCormick opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, with Bill Conole offering an invocation.
> Proposed Member - PE Terry welcome all to the first-ever SRC hi-bred meeting (Dinner + Zoom), which was set up by guest; Ayham.
> Baltimore Woods - project of October 17th & 18th was an outstanding success with 16+ Rotarians participation, and still more to go on the 24th & 25th.
> Pints for Polio - to take place at the Skaneateles Brewery on World Polio Awareness Day, Saturday, Oct 24th between 2 & 6 PM. Jay is looking for volunteers, and Ward is sending out. an eBliz to Skantarians following the meeting. (see article above)
> PolioStoppers - Bill Conole congratulated Ward for raising $24,000 for PolioPlus through his PolioStopper campaigns. (see notice below)
> Dictionary Project - all prep work and done with distribution to be done by State Street school staff. Thanks for Bill Huba for chairing this project.
> Happy Dollars - were collected (on-site & Zoom attendees) with all proceeds going to PolioPlus. $157 dollars plus the Zoom participants donations were raised.
The ProgramBill Buterbaugh, TRF Chair, spoke of the need for Skaneateles Rotarians to support the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund and PolioPlus. He will have a more complete presentation on the Rotary Foundation in November. Ward reminded club members that he would make a custom wine stopper and donate 100 of his PHF points (plus another 50 from the club) to anyone making a $100 contribution to Polio Plus. This is a limited offer through the month of October. (see notice below)
The Endings
> Four Way Test led by Terry concludes the meeting.
POLIO-STOPPERS to Stop Polio ... by Ward
Ward is offering each Skaneateles Rotarian a hand crafted Bottle Stopper with a Rotary Logo inset for a new donation of $100 or more to the Rotary Foundation, allocated to PolioPlus.
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!: As an extra incentive to Skaneateles Rotarians,(both Skaneateles evening and Sunrise club members) Ward will also transfer 100 of his PHF points to the contribution Skaneateles Rotarian’s PHF account, adding an extra 100 points to their contribution points.
WOW! That's a hand crafted bottle stopper AND 250 PH points ( 100 for a $100 contribution+ 50 club match + 100 xfer from Ward's)
HOW TO: To qualify for this offer, simply make out your check to The Rotary Foundation for $100 or more, and write Polio Plus in the memo section of the check. Send the check to Bill Buterbaugh or send it direct to The Rotary Foundation and notify Ward that you have made the contribution (4 way test applies) and your beautiful bottle stopper will be delivered to you, and the TRF Point transfer will occur shortly there after.
Hurry - This deal ends October 31, 2020
Such a Deal .... Such a Worthy Cause
D7150 Gov Nominee Designee ... by Ward
Elise Hereth, of the VVS Community Rotary Club, has be nominated as District Governor of D7150 for the Rotary year of 2023-24. Elise is currently an active Col. in the USAF and resides in Sherrill, NY with her spouse; Chuck. Elise will officially become our DGND on Oct. 24th.
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.
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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Skaneateles Rotary Club members spread awareness of
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.
The section of Hwy 20 to be pickup is west from the western village limit to the County Line Rd.
> Pints for Polio - to take place at the Skaneateles Brewery on World Polio Awareness Day, Saturday, Oct 24th between 2 & 6 PM. Jay is looking for volunteers, and Ward is sending out. an eBliz to Skantarians following the meeting. (see article above)
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Elise Hereth, of the VVS Community Rotary Club, has be nominated as District Governor of D7150 for the Rotary year of 2023-24. Elise is currently an active Col. in the USAF and resides in Sherrill, NY with her spouse; Chuck. Elise will officially become our DGND on Oct. 24th.
DISTRICT 7150
