PROPOSED MEMBER NOTICE: Chris Cheney, sponsored by Jean Sardino, membership application has been submitted at BOD meeting by Membership Chair, Amy Tormey, has be approved. Chris' classification is: "Real Estate". Chris and his wife, Shauna Teelin reside at 300 White Heron Circle, Fayetteville. Chris is emplyeed by RealtyUSA in Skaneateles. 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 May 28th, 2016.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Summary Notes of April 14th Meeting ... by Ward
Your Board of Directors met last Thursday, April 14th and the following is a summary of discussions points and resolutions.
SRF Review - Kathy Crelot reviewed the Skaneateles Rotary Foundation's income & expenses, YTD.
Peter Adams Resignation - Peter submitted a letter of resignation, which was approved. Peter's busy schedule does not currently permit him adequate time for participation in the club. He plals to return, if possible, at a later date.
President Elect - Several names were discussed for this important position. They will be contacted to see if they are interest.
Fund Raising Raffle -Prez. Cheryl presented a plan for implementing a raffle as a means of fundraising (dates for selling tickets, dates for drawing winners, amounts of prize money, number of tickets to be sold, and price for a ticket). With the number of tickets (200) , the price per ticket ($20), and the cost of prizes ($1500) , the SRC will make $2500.The Board approved the raffle details. Cheryl will look into a source of tickets.
Proposed Member - The application for Chris Cheney was presented to the BOD, and accepted. His name will be put before the membership in the newsletter, and he will be schedule for Rotary information prior to his induction.
Programs - The updated program schedule was review by Bill Conole
Books for the World - A propose to fund one of the pallets of books from the Marcellus School District was accepted.
Chamber of Commerce - A donation was made to the Chamber of Commerce, to help sponsor a talk by Sean O'Keefe, to be held at the SCC on May 20. Sean has held numerous high level positions in business and government.
Kzazkhstan Teacher - Funds were approved to help pay for a visiting school teacher from Kzazkhstan to visit Niagara Falls during here stay in Skaneateles.
LAST WEEK: .... by William Conole
President Cheryl reminded members that our District Conference is being held in just two weeks. Since this year's conference is in nearby Auburn our should make a strong showing. Cheryl also encouraged members to attend the Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner on May 24th in the SCC. This year the Chamber is honoring the former Administrator of NASA, Sean O'Keefe.
David Lee, longtime member of the Skaneateles Library Board of Trustees introduced our speakers , Danette Davis & Gina La Rosa Benedict. Gina & Danette are also trustees. Gina opened their presentation by noting that Skaneateles is one of two libraries in the state that operates without any community-based funding. For over a century, the Library has relied on private fund raising & from private fund raising. In 2016 the Library's funding is no longer sustainable. As a result the library must now seek support from the Skaneateles Central School District. To put our Library on a sustainable financial foundation, the Library is asking school district residents for $350,000 in community based funding. Gina pointed out that for a home in the school district assessed at $250,000, community based funding will be $55 per year or $1.06 per week.
Danette reviewed how many people in our community use our Skaneateles Library. In 2105 more than 67,000 people visited our library. The Library computers were used more than 1600 times. About 59,000 items were circulated. Providing these vital educational & cultural programs & services makes our Library one of our most prized community assets. With the additional funding provided by the proposition our Library will be able to increase programs & to enhance services. With additional funding our Library will upgrade it's computers & expand creative capabilities. After many member questions were responded to, John O'Sullivan rose to make a ringing endorsement of our Library. John stressed that our Library is a community jewel & he urged all of members to support our Library by voting for the Library funding proposition on Tuesday May 17th in the Waterman Elementary School.
Guests - Jim Lanning Skaneateles Sunrise member, Danette Davis, speaker, Gina La Rosa Benedict, speaker
Our 50/50 winner - Jim Lanning
Rotarians in Attendance & Percent: 26 & 43%
Active Members - 60
MEETING SETUP & ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
Apr 21
Apr 28
50/50 Ticket Sales
Dale Drake
Suzette Grinnals
Meal Ticket Sales
Jack Emmer
Bob Holloway
Pledge
Noel Gettman
Bill Huba
Invocation
Mary Giroux
Suzanne Hutchinson
Meal & 50/50 sales folks should arrive and setup 20 minutes early
to Be courteous & please get a replacement if you won’t be available for your assignment!
CLICK HERE to see 50/50 & Meal Ticket Sales duties and instructions
THIS WEEK:Ken Slentz, Superintendent - Skaneateles Central Schools
NEXT MTG: Jeremy Driscoll, Tyler Pitts & William Guida: Engineers Without Boarders
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
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 - student have moved to their third host families: Vincent , from France, hosted by Mike & Mary Hearn, and Daniela from Chile, hosted by Alice & Gerry Purdy.
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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