THIS WEEK ..Thursday, Dec 22, 2016 @ 6:30 PM, The Sherwood Inn ..- No program - Holiday Social Time - Just good food, table chat and Rotary fellowship.
NEXT WEEK..Thursday, Dec 29, 2016 - No Meeting - Enjoy a Happy New Year
MEETING SETUP & ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
Dec 22
Jan 05
50/50 Ticket Sales
Karen Price
Jean Sardino
Meal Ticket Sales
Dan Roche
Steve Schwartz
Pledge
Bill Rosbrook
Amy Tormey
Invocation
Lori Ruhlman
Ward Vuillemot
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
Greetings Skantarians! This past Thursday, after a Board meeting, we enjoyed a more informal, intimate setting due to reduced attendance from the storm. Winter is indeed upon us and it bears repeating - if you are not comfortable traveling in such conditions, please stay home! You'll be with us in spirit and PP Bill Conole's summary of the meeting will be available in the newsletter a few days later, so you'll be up to speed.
Board Nomination & Volunteer Needed - At the Board meeting we accepted nominations for a number of approaching vacancies, most of which were addressed by current members agreeing to continue to serve in their current roles, thank you one and all; the exception was Dale Drake, a new and welcome face. Welcome aboard, shipmate! These nominations were voted on and approved at the open meeting. On this note, PP and current Executive Secretary Ward Vuillemot announced he will not be extending in this capacity past the end of this Rotary year. It is vital a successor be identified ASAP in order to begin their apprenticeship. This is a pivotal position and Ward's knowledge of all things Rotary is encyclopedic. He has agreed to carry on as a mentor and consultant, so we'll have a backstop, but this is a luxury. I will be addressing this issue at every opportunity until we have a candidate; please consider serving. Thank you
SKANEATELES BOOKLEGGERS AT WORK ... by Ward
In the past week, some of our Skaneateles Rotary Bookleggers, sorted and packed two full pallets of books at the SHS, which will make their way to the children of the world through CNY Books for the World. Kudos to: Gary Ozminkowski, Mary Giroux, Bill Conole, Dave Piper, Roy MacDonald and Ward.... and to the SHS maintenance crew, which assisted us with the sort/pack set up in their facilities.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Summary Notes of Dec 15, 2016 Meeting... by Ward
Your Board of Directors met last week and the following is a summary of discussions points and resolutions.
SRC Funds - Duane Weaver reviewed our Skaneateles Rotary Club Operating expenditures & fund balance.
Printing Directory - It was discussed and approved that we dispense with Printed Directory in the future, as the information is available to members on the website.
Funding Requests - Approved funds for Laker Limo and Sled Hockey.
Global Grant Participation - Approved to set aside $2,550 for the Global Grant To Fight Addiction underwritten by CNY Rotary clubs & districts, as well as clubs & districts in Mexico and Canada. More information to come.
Membership - Bill Stevens' resignation as accepted with GREAT REGRETS. He has been invited to join the Fairport RC in his new hometown.
Program Review - by Bill Conole. He is putting together a interested list of programs for this winter and spring.
Officers & Director - state approved for the club to vote upon. See Prez. Notes above of details.
Help Wanted: Ward reminded the Board that is resigning as Exec-Secretary as of June 30. A volunteer to fill the position is needed so the transition can commence in the Spring.
Next BOD Meeting - Jan 12th.
LAST WEEK: .... by Bill Conole
After a Lively Board Meeting, fourteen stalwart Rotarians met during a howling "lake Effect " snow storm. Aside from our fourteen members the Inn was virtually empty. In spite of this our members enjoyed a warm evening of conversation & fellowship. President Bill & Dave Lee worked out some of the details for our exciting January 5th Program when we are hosting an Eagle Scout Induction Ceremony for four exceptional young Skaneateles Boy Scouts. President Bill polled the members present about meeting next week. The members agreed to do so. Jack Emmer led off the Happy Dollars by exulting on his Army team's victory over Navy after a 14 year losing streak.
50/50 - Won by Brad McLennan ... and the Queen of Spades still hides in the deck.
Attendance - Members attending: 14 at 24 % attendance
Current Membership - 59
CNY BFTW CHANGES
Ward Vuillemot, founder of Rotarian CNY Books for the World, has stepped down as President of CNY BFTW Inc. and will continue on in a supporting role for the next year as Exec-Director.
The incoming president, Hal Brown, a Tully Rotarian, has been with the project almost since its inception a little most than 8+ years ago, and will be a very knowledgeable and capable leader of the organization. The rest of the folks (all Rotarians) have been a part of the CNY BFTW group as leaders for some time and will continue to give their support to the BFTW efforts.
Ward presented Hal with an English Gavel that he crafted for the occasion, which has a Rotarian Booklegger logo set in the gavel & block, as a token of the" Changing of the Guard".
RING THE BELL - Our annual Salvation Army Kettle project, at the Tops Market commences Friday, December 9th. The schedule can be found on our WEBSITE by going the the Site Pages on the left side of the Home page. If you have not yet had an opportunity to sign-up for a time slot, contact John Moran, or the sign-up sheet will be at this and next week’s meetings.
A great project that supports those in our community in need .... and .... to meet and greet your Skaneateles friends, while providing Service Above Self while serving your community. Check the schedule .
QUOTE OF THE WEEK HOLIDAY AS A PRESCRIPTION - " If I were a medical man, I would prescribe a holiday for patent who considered his work important. "...Bernard Russell
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 Ausio Toro from Spain, hosted by Tanya and Josep Banuski Family; Benjamin Mitterlehner from Austria, hosted by Max and Agnes Kunz & 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.
Club Sec. David Piper 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.
To learned more about attendance make-ups, visit our web-site, Site Pages and click-on Attendance make-up procedure.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & SPEAKERS
See SPEAKERS below orCLICKon the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page.
D7150, RI & OTHER EVENTS
Jan 7th, 2017 - Membership & Grants Management Seminar, East Syracuse File Station Community Room. -- Info & Registration link
April 21-23, 2017 - D7150 Conference, at Gideon Putnam, Saratoga, NY - Info & Registration link
June 10-14, 2017 - RI International Convention, in Atlanta GA - Info & Registration link
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
FINDING A ROTARY CLUB - for your travels
The Rotary Club Finder link to locate a Rotary Club to visit on your travels, or an eClub is:
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
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In the past week, some of our Skaneateles Rotary Bookleggers, sorted and packed two full pallets of books at the SHS, which will make their way to the children of the world through CNY Books for the World. Kudos to: Gary Ozminkowski, Mary Giroux, Bill Conole, Dave Piper, Roy MacDonald and Ward.... and to the SHS maintenance crew, which assisted us with the sort/pack set up in their facilities.
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After a Lively Board Meeting, fourteen stalwart Rotarians met during a howling "lake Effect " snow storm. Aside from our fourteen members the Inn was virtually empty. In spite of this our members enjoyed a warm evening of conversation & fellowship. President Bill & Dave Lee worked out some of the details for our exciting January 5th Program when we are hosting an Eagle Scout Induction Ceremony for four exceptional young Skaneateles Boy Scouts. President Bill polled the members present about meeting next week. The members agreed to do so. Jack Emmer led off the Happy Dollars by exulting on his Army team's victory over Navy after a 14 year losing streak. .jpeg)
50/50 - Won by Brad McLennan ... and the Queen of Spades still hides in the deck.
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