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Upcoming Meetings & Events 
 
>Oct 23, 2025:  No Meeting  
>Oct 30, 2025:  Regular meeting at The Sherwood 6:30 pm.  All hands on deck for Club Assembly!!
   RSVP to Ed Evans by Tuesday,Oct 28th (RSVP is needed for The Sherwood)
              eae3972@aol.com or 425-503-9044
>Nov 6, 2025: Regular meeting at The Sherwood.  Guest speaker:  Elsa Soderberg, Founder and Director of Rescue Me Ranch Foundation
General Schedule - for meetings - see notices below

 
 
 
Front Desk Duty!!!
Ed and Evie are the scheduled front desk members for our next club meeting on Oct 16th. Remember that if you will not be able to attend the meeting you are scheduled for it is your responsibility to find a replacement.
Board of Directors Mtg Brief ... by Mary Giroux
Your Board of Directors met on Thursday, October 16th.
Attendees: Andy Stevens, Mary Giroux, Dillon Brown, Evie Schaffer,Jay Stith, Bill Buterbaugh
Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Financials: Jay reported on club financials which are in good shape. The CD for the Karen Price scholarship fund was renewed.
Worthy Causes: The following expenditures were approved:
• Haiti Eye Clinic
•  High School Women’s Rights club to fund attendance of students at 1 st Amendment 1st Vote
•  Odessey of the Mind
•  Skaneateles Foundation for Dickens
• Schweinfurth Museum
Youth Exchange Update: Currently Jay Stith and Pam Stern work on the program. Additional club members are needed to make the program work. This will be addressed at our October 30 Club Assembly.
Club meetings/structure/officers: • A Club Assembly is scheduled for the October 30 meeting to seek input from club members on projects, worthy cause issues, member engagement and the Rotary Foundation vs Skaneateles Rotary Foundation. • Officers for the 2026/2027 Rotary year need to be voted on. This is planned for a mid-November meeting. Club members will be asked for their interest at the October 30 Club Assembly.
Guest Speaker Schedule: Currently being coordinated by Bill Buterbaugh. Several speakers have been scheduled, and a new meeting schedule will be provided by Bill B.
Update on Rotary signs: Andy received a quote for new signs when entering Skaneateles. The Sunrise Club will be consulted regarding their expense sharing.
Review of Andy’s draft presentation: Andy gave the Board a preview of his presentation for the October 30 Club Assembly.
Next meeting: TBD
 
 
Last Meeting: Oct 16, 2025
The Beginning:  President Andy led us in the Pledge and welcomed our guests Clara (our exchange student), Gregg Erikson (friend of Ed's), Colleen Weibel (Assistant District Governor from Moravia Club) and Vanessa Yates (speaker from Laker Limo).  
The Program:  Marv Langley introduced Vanessa Yates from Laker Limo.  Vanessa is Vice President of Laker Limo and a longtime volunteer.  She told us of the many needs filled by Laker Limo for Seniors and neighbors with short- or longer-term disabilities.  Laker Limo transports neighbors to medical appointments but also such things as grocery shopping, hair salons, funerals, and senior events in the community.  Laker Limo provides a service that helps seniors maintain their independence and keep active in our community.  Laker Limo is spreading the word about their services and needs.  Donations are always welcome but there is also a great need for volunteers.  Volunteers either drive the vehicles or act as an escort to assist with the riders.  It's a great way to give back to the community with the added bonus of meeting new and interesting people.  Kudos to Chuck Williams (former volunteer of 15 years) and Marve Langley (current volunteer) for helping out with this great organization!  Thanks to Vanessa for her presentation.
Announcements: 
  • Thank You: Andy thanked those that continue to bring cereal for the Food Pantry and also the club members that participated in Saturday's service project building tables.  Also thanks to Evie and Corey for hosting last week's Happy Hour.
  • November Happy Hour:  Ed and Bill B will be hosting our Nov 13th Happy Hour at the Legion.
  • Duck Dash:  Dillon reported on the success of Duck Dash and thanked the many club members that helped with the event
  • Holiday Basket Dinner:  Marv announced that our annual dinner at the Skaneateles Country Club will be held on Thursday, December 11th.  Plans are underway and please start thinking about whou you can invite. 
  • No Meeting Next Week: There will be no regular meeting on October 23rd.
  • Club Assembly: Save the date for October 30th for a Club Assembly! This is an important meeting to discuss the club issues. 
  • 50-50:  Larry was the happy winner of the 50-50. He sadly did not draw the Queen of Hearts.  The pot stands at more than $150!
  • Five Way Test:  The meeting ended with the Five Way Test 
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Food Pantry Help Wanted -----it's easy!
The Skaneateles Food Pantry can use some help! One of the items the Pantry always needs is breakfast cereal so we're asking that members bring a box of cereal to each club meeting. It's an item that flies off the shelves each week so your help with this would be greatly appreciated. And, thanks to club members for this week's donations which stocked the shelves!
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NEW - ClubRunner Moble AppTry It - You'll Like it! ... Ward
QUICK START - Zoom presentation of the updated ClubRunner Mobile App (CLICK HERE)
Watch your email for more information on how to access and use the App.
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New Facebook Page for CNY Rotary!
President Lizzy Martin sent a message saying the main CNY Rotary Facebook page was shut down by Facebook so everything has been moved to a new group called CNY Rotary News Network. Please check out the new facebook page! This is where everything from the news network, leadership team, and events are shared. 
New Facebook Page!!!
The Club has brand new Facebook + Instagram pages.  You can Google Skaneateles Rotary Facebook to find it. Be sure to check it out, like it and share it with your friends!
Birthdays & Rotary Anniversaries!
Checkout the Birthday & Rotary Anniversary listing in the left column of this newsletter.   Be sure to wish the members a "Happy Birthday" and congratulations on their years of Rotary Service.
SKANEATELES ROTARY CLUB'S
Upcoming Speakers & Events
See SPEAKERS below or CLICK HERE or on the  Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page. Please contact Bill Conole at conolew@gmail.com or 315-857-1260 if you have any suggestions and/or input for a potential club program.
General SRC Meeting Schedule!!
First Thursday - Dinner meeting with speaker.  Meeting starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:00
Second Thursday - Optional attendance at Happy hour from 5:30 to 6:30.
Third Thursday - Dinner meeting with speaker.  Meeting starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:00
Fourth Thursday - No meeting
Fifth Thursday (when applicable) - Dinner meeting with speaker.  Meeting starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:00
CLICK HERE for specific Date & Schedule
D7180 Website - Events & Other Info
Club, District 7180, Rotary & other
Programs/Speakers
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 30, 2025 6:30 PM
Club Assembly
Nov 06, 2025
Speaker: Elsa Soderberg, Founder and Director, Rescue Me Ranch Foundation
Nov 13, 2025
Hosted by Ed Evans and Bill Buterbaugh
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Welcome to Our Club!
Skaneateles
Service Above Self
Thursdays at 6:30 PM
The Sherwood Inn
26 W. Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
United States of America
Regular meetings are on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays at the Sherwood Inn or American Legion. Happy Hour is held at the Skaneateles American Legion on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 5PM. Check the website for exact locations and times.
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Skantarian - Newsletter
Oct 16, 2025
Editors: Katie Brown and Mary Giroux
 
 
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Skaneateles Rotary Club 4859
Skaneateles Rotary Club
PO Box 316
Skaneateles, New York 13152
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SKANEATELES ROTARY FACEBOOK: CLICK HERE to see our Facebook page, and be sure to LIKE and FOLLOW us!
If you'd like to add club information or make suggestions to our Facebook page, contact Kelley Wilson at kelley@bykwilson.com
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District 7180 & RI Officers
  DG -  Lizzy Martin
  AG  Area 7 - Charlie Smith
  DGN - Bob Balk 
  SEC - Dana Jerrard
  Treas - Tara Renner
 RIDE [24/26] - Christine Etienne
Rotary International Ofc/Dirs
RIP [24/25] - Stephanie A. Urchick
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CNY Rotary Facebook
CNY ROTARY FACEBOOK ... Check it out, to keep up on District Rotary news.   Click on logo to the left, or https://www.facebook.com/cnyrotary
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Birthdays & Club Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Gary Girzadas
October 2
 
Marv Langley
October 6
 
Craig Froelich
October 28
 
Gary Ozminkowski
October 29
 
Al Coates
October 31
 
Bill Conole
November 1
 
John Devins
November 21
 
Join Date
Roberta Williams
November 4, 2004
21 years
 
John O'Sullivan
November 6, 2008
17 years
 
Jay Stith
November 7, 2019
6 years
 
Tyler Lorey
November 7, 2019
6 years
 
Andy Stevens
November 14, 2019
6 years
 
Ed Evans
November 14, 2019
6 years
 
Ayham Boucher
November 19, 2020
5 years
 
Other Links
Skaneateles Rotary Club
Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary Club
Rotary International
Rotary District 7150
CNY Rotary District
CNY BooksForTheWorld
Rotary Leadership Inst.
ClearPath for Veterans
Skaneateles C of C
Skaneateles Central School Dist.
Baltimore Woods
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Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Club Admin
 
Sergeant at Arms
 
Exec-Secretary
 
Director 2024-25
 
Director 2024-25
 
Director 2024-26
 
Director 2024-26
 
Director 2024-26
 
Youth Exchange Chair
 
Rotary Foundation Chair
 
Membership-Rtn Chair
 
Comm Service Chair
 
SRF Chairperson, 2025
 
"Service Above Self"