THIS WEEK - Pastor Paula Roulette - Skaneateles Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
MEETING SETUP & ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
Sep 29
Oct 06
50/50 Ticket Sales
Amy Tormey
Chuck Williams
Meal Ticket Sales
Guido van der Van
Roberta Williams
Pledge
Duane Weaver
Dale Zabel
Invocation
Timer Whittingham
Peter Adams
Meal & 50/50 sales folks should arrive and setup 20 minutes early
Please find a replacement if you are unable will not be present for your assignment!
CLICK HEREto see 50/50 & Meal Ticket Sales duties and instructions
PRESIDENT'S CORNER ... by Prez Bill
This week saw a wonderful salute to PP Bill Stevens, led by Lee Bennett and Bill Conole. Several District officials, including DG Peter Cardamone, attended, a testimony to Bill's Rotary accomplishments and contributions over many years. Fair winds and following seas, Bill!
RLI - Those attending RLI on 08 October are reminded to sign up forthwith athttp://www.rlinea.orgas you are encouraged to register at least 10 days in advance. The $85 fee will reimbursed to you following the event.
Grant / Membership Seminars - We also need one more attendee for the District grants seminar on either 15 October or 07 January 2017. The Grant Seminar is essential in order for us to apply for District or Global grants. Those interested in attending please contact Ward and myself soonest.
PDG Dave Peterson passed away.... Ward
David R, Peterson Sr. of West Winfield passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease.
Dave was a long standing member of the West Winfield Rotary Club, and a Governor or Rotary District 7150 during the 1997-98 Rotary year. The Rotary Theme for the year was: "Build The Future With Action and Vision" Dave and his wife Alice enthusiactively traveled the district spreading and living that message. Dave remained active in the PDG Council and other district affaires as long as his health permitted.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of life service on Monday, Sept. 26th, at 10:00 AM at the Federated Church 452 East Main St. in West Winfield. Interment will follow in Cedarville Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, Sept. 25th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home 365 West Main St, in West Winfield.
David will be missed by all who know and loved him.
Introductions & Announcements - Laughter resounded & more than a few tears were shed as more than forty Rotarians, their spouses & guests gathered to bid a fond farewell to Bill Stevens & his wife Mary. Lee Bennett served as the Master of Ceremonies for Bill’s farewell dinner. MC Lee Bennett introduced several guests from Rotary District 7150 who worked with Bill on the District’s Youth Exchange [YE] Program.
PDG Dave Peterson's passing observed -Our District Governor Peter Cardamone noted that Past DG Dave Peterson[DG 1996-1997] recently passed away. DG Peter paid tribute to past DG Dave Peterson’s many achievements in Rotary. Peter asked our members & guests to observe a few moments of silence in honor of past DG Dave Peterson.
NGSE Program - Prior to dinner, Randy Wilson a District YE Coordinator introduced Kanilca Shah an NGSE Student from Surat India. Randy briefly described the NGSE program & her future aspirations. Farewell to Bill & Mary Stevens
MC Lee Bennett opened our club’s tribute to Bill Stevens by proclaiming to Bill that “this is your night—our opportunity to honor you” Lee noted that in Bill Stevens 27 years in Rotary Bill has been a worker & a leader both here & at the District level & most importantly a friend to everyone on our club. Lee introduced Randy Wilson from the Sauquoit Rotary Club. Through their joint efforts, Bill & Randy made our District 7150 Youth Exchange program one of the best in our nation. Randy recounted how Bill’s efforts built our successful & highly acclaimed District YE Program.
Lee spoke of Bill’s YE efforts and cited the 2000 District Conference where Bill arranged & managed this large event by coordinating several special programs. During this conference Bill shepherded the many YE guests. Lee summarized Bill’s many contributions to our Skaneateles Club with the phrase “always willing----any time any place”. Bill Stevens served our club as our Club President[95-96], Board Member Club Treasurer & Secretary & Foundation Board member. Lee praised Bill as a “hands on Rotarian” willing to do any job from flipping pancakes, to book sorter for Books for the World & to USA bus chaperone for 30 days. Through the years Mary & Bill hosted numerous YE students & served as the “party house” for during numerous YE weekends. Randy Lee with an emotional salute to Bill for his tireless service to the Rotary YE Program & for their long and warm friendship.
Lee Bennett noted that his decades long friendship with Bill included almost all areas of their lives. Lee stressed that the most meaningful aspect of their friendship is their shared love of Rotary. Now their many shared Rotary activities are rich memories. Lee said “he will personally miss Bill but the Rotary Club of Skaneateles will miss Bill even more. We are better Rotarians & people because of you.
Before presenting Bill Stevens with his Paul Harris Fellow plus 3, Bill Conole gave a brief overview of the PHF Award , it’s history & the qualifications for receiving the award. Fittingly Bill Stevens is receiving his PHF+ on the centennial of the founding of the Paul Harris Foundation in 1916. Bill Conole noted that, through his ongoing contributions, Bill Stevens made the YE “Change the World” come to life. Bill Conole stated that Bill Stevens is exceptionally worthy recipient of this Award.
Bill Stevens warmly thanked his many Rotary friends for his memorable sendoff. Bill thanked his wife Mary & his daughters Lori & Jane for their love & support.
CLICK HERE or visit our website Photo Albums to see pictures of the event.
Guests - Randy & Jane Wilson, Sauquoit Rotary, Kanilca Shah, NGSE Student Surat India, Peggy Bennett, Colleen [AG] & Stuart Weibel, Ed & Carol Johnston [Bill Stevens brother in law] Fairport Rotary, Pam Fallese Baldwinsville Rotary, Bill Rosentel Baldwinsville Rotary & District YE Committee. Mary Stevens, Lori & Jane Stevens Bill S’s daughters. Peter Cardamone District 7150 Distrct Governor, Corinne Buterbaugh, Pat Conole.
50/50 Winner - Bill Rosentel, Baldwinsville Rotary
200 Club Raffle - Two $50 winners –Roberta Williams & Dave Piper. Two more $50 winners will be drawn next week.
Rotarians in Attendance & Percent: 25 @ 42%
Active Members - 60
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ... by Prez Bill
A Community Service Project is planned for 01 & 02 October (Saturday & Sunday, respectively), to erect a new playground in the Town of Sennett. It is likely this will be a joint project with the Skaneateles Sunrise Club and the Auburn Club. Two three hour shifts per day will be scheduled but all are welcome to contribute as much time as they can, any help is appreciated. More information to come as the project takes shape. The play equipment is supplied by Landscape Structures, who are the folks the supplied equipment we assembled in Skaneateles a few years.
OUR ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE 2016-17
LONG TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Outbound- Emma Bohrer, to Japan & Emily Norris, to Italy & Chloe Strang to the Netherlands
Inbound - Josep Toro from Spain, hosted by Connie Bohrer and Family; Benjamin Mitterlehner from Austria, hosted by Julie and Steven Hartnett & Elisa Riaud from France, hosted by Michelle and Daniel Senn
SHORT TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM (STEP)
Amelia Huba is traveling to Koeflach, Austria in July and return with her host sister, Alexandra Menses, in August.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & SPEAKERS
See SPEAKERS below orCLICKon the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page.
ROTARY DISTRICT 7150 NEWSLETTER
Check ouT the September issue of the Rotary District 7150 Newsletter. I contains tons of information on District and Clubs' events and happenings. It can be accessed from the District's website at http://rotary7150.org or a direct link by CLICKING HERE.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
On Government "Government is merely a servant – merely a temporary servant; it cannot be its prerogative to determine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn’t. Its function is to obey orders, not originate them.".... Mark Twain
Once on the page, simply following the instructions. Over 34,000 Rotary Clubs in the world. A great way to meet folks in the area, experience Rotary in a different environment, and expand your friendships. by .... Ward
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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David R, Peterson Sr. of West Winfield passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease.
Farewell to Bill & Mary Stevens 
MC Lee Bennett opened our club’s tribute to Bill Stevens by proclaiming to Bill that “this is your night—our opportunity to honor you” Lee noted that in Bill Stevens 27 years in Rotary Bill has been a worker & a leader both here & at the District level & most importantly a friend to everyone on our club. Lee introduced Randy Wilson from the Sauquoit Rotary Club. Through their joint efforts, Bill & Randy made our District 7150 Youth Exchange program one of the best in our nation. Randy recounted how Bill’s efforts built our successful & highly acclaimed District YE Program..jpg)
Lee spoke of Bill’s YE efforts and cited the 2000 District Conference where Bill arranged & managed this large event by coordinating several special programs. During this conference Bill shepherded the many YE guests. Lee summarized Bill’s many contributions to our Skaneateles Club with the phrase “always willing----any time any place”. Bill Stevens served our club as our Club President[95-96], Board Member Club Treasurer & Secretary & Foundation Board member. Lee praised Bill as a “hands on Rotarian” willing to do any job from flipping pancakes, to book sorter for Books for the World & to USA bus chaperone for 30 days. Through the years Mary & Bill hosted numerous YE students & served as the “party house” for during numerous YE weekends. Randy Lee with an emotional salute to Bill for his tireless service to the Rotary YE Program & for their long and warm friendship.
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