Last week, Nov 14th, the Skaneateles Rotary Club added to new members to their ranks of individuals to seek to Connect the World through Service Above Self. They are:
Andrew Stevens, a past member of the Cortland Breakfast Rotary club (7/09 - 12/18). Andy and his wife, Angela, make their home in Skaneateles. He is sponsored into our club by Bill Buterbaugh.
Edward Evans, a past member of the Hamilton Rotary club, is sponsored by Craig Froelich and lives in Skaneateles with his wife Brenda.
We look forward to Andy's and Ed's participation in our efforts to serve our local and world communities. Please welcome them and get to know and support them as they become a part of our team.
Pictured L/R: Criag Froelich, Ed Evans, Amy Tormey (membership chair), Doug Powell (president), Andy Stevens and Bill Buterbaugh.
LAST WEEK... by Mary Giroux
The Beginnings: The meeting began with a series of announcements from many club members:
President Doug introduced our guests (listed below). He then read thank you notes from Shelter Box and the Barrows Gallery for our club's generous donations.
John Moran announced that bell ringers are still needed for the Salvation Army pot at Tops. If you haven't done so, please sign up.
Cheryl Silvestrini let us know that the Club's Christmas dinner with spouses and significant others will be on December 19th at The Sherwood. Please RSVP to Cheryl at 315 761 9027 or cherylsilvestrini@rocketmail,com no later than December 5th. Cheryl also passed a sign up sheet for club members to bring a raffle item to the Christmas fundraiser on December 12th. And lastly, Cheryl passed a card around for Loren Barrigar who has provided music at club events. Loren recently had a severe injury to his hand.
Doug Powell reminded us about the coat drive he and Cathy organized. Coats should be dropped off at the Powell's by November 15th.
Rotary Foundation Giving was reviewed by our Foundation Chair, Bill Buterbaugh. Bill talked about club goals ($2000 for Polio Plus and $5100 for the Rotary Foundation). The club's goal is also to have "every member contribute every year". The first 30 club members contributing $100 will have a $50 match from the club and Polio Plus amounts will be matched two for one by the Gates Foundation through June 30, 2020.
Welcome to Ed and Andy! Ed Evans and Andy Stevens were formally inducted into the club by Amy Tormey. We extend a warm welcome and look forward to their company and participation in club activities. Ed was sponsored by Craig Froelich and Andy was sponsored by Bill Buterbaugh.
The Program:
Skaneateles Library Update David Lee introduced our guests from the library. Dave Henson, Board President, spoke about the process the library has gone through to plan for needs of the community served by the library. Dave said that the Board recently voted to retain the current building but that a decision on whether to renovate and expand that building vs. building a new building had not yet been made. Dave assured us that the current building would be well used and preserved regardless of the decision that is made. The library serves all that are in the Skaneateles School District. Susan Guske talked about the library's evolution and its role in the community as not just a repository of books but a community hub. Susan's presentation made the point that additional space is needed in addition to accessibility and parking needs. Larry Palmieri asked for our support in whatever path is taken as the Library is a valued and important part of our community.
50-50 was won by Bill Buterbaugh but the Queen evaded Bill's draw.
Guests Library representatives: Dave Henson, Susan Guske, Larry Palmieri and Nickie Marquis. Kelly McQuiggan, Jim's spouse and Beth Sullivan, John's spouse.
Attendance: 27 Members, or 49% Current membership = 55
LOST!
Christmas Fundraiser Sign up Sheet
Cheryl did not get the raffle sign up list back Thursday night and if anyone has it to please bring it with them next week.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Summary Notes of Nov 14,2019 Meeting... by Ward
Your Board of Directors met last week and the following is a short summary of discussions points and resolutions. (complete current and past minutes may be viewed on the website - member sign-in is required)
Board minutes of Oct. 2019 were approved. These and past minutes may be found on the club's website.
Financials were reviewed by Marv Langley.
$1,800 remaining of the IWD proceeds moved into general giving funds.
Worthy Cause - Approved to match funds (up to $500) raised by Interact club for All Hands & Hearts.
Vacant BOD Position - which is to be vacated by Cathy Powell is to be filled Chris Cheney.
President's Position - which is to be vacated by Doug Powell is to be filled by co-presidents: Mary Giroux & Cheryl Silvestrini.
Coat Drive - has been very successful and will end this week.
Annual Christmas Dinner fundraiser updated by Cheryl Silvestrini.
Slate of 2020-21 Officers - were discussed and a subcommittee established to make suggestions at a special Nov 21st BOD meeting.
Meeting structure - proposal by Bill B. and Mary G. discussed was tabled until the special BOD meeting on the 21st.
Attendance - records have been updated for and past and current Rotary years with all reported make-ups applied and summaries supplied to the Board members.
Annual Christmas Fundraiser, Dec. 12th
... by Cheryl Silvestrini
The Skaneateles Rotary Club’s Annual Christmas Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, December 12th, at the Skaneateles Country Club. We will begin with a happy hour at 6 p.m. followed by a family-style turkey dinner at 7 pm. Purchase your tickets through Amy Tormey @ $30 each. Amy is encouraging that tables be purchased for 8 or 10 guests. Her phone number is: (315) 559-1549 and email: amy.a.tormey@gmail.com . Check make payable to Skaneateles Rotary Foundation
Don’t Forget…The organizing committee needs our Rotarians’ support in securing raffle prizes. The goal is to have at least 50% of attendees win a prize. While local merchants and professionals will be canvassed again this year for donations, all Rotarians are also asked to donate prizes such as a bottle of wine, a gift card, etc. Please le Mary Girouxmfgiroux0614@gmail.comknow in advance of the event what you will be bringing in the way of a prize. Even if you can’t attend the event, please contribute a raffle prize.
RING THE BELL- Our annual Salvation Army Kettle project, at the Tops Market commences Friday, December 6th. The schedule can be found on our WEBSITE by going the the Site Pages on the left side of the Home page, or CLICK HERE. If you have not yet had an opportunity to sign-up for a time slot, contact John Moran (685-8440), 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 out the schedule .
DISTRICT 7150
NOVEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER
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District 7150, Rotary & Other Events.
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Our Rotary YE Students - 2019-20
LONG TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Outbound-
Shane Rutledge - to Belgium
Eva Lombardi - to Taiwan
Inbound -
Simon Hess -from Switzerland,
Amira Aguilar - from Mexico.
SHORT TERM EXCHANGE (summer) PROGRAM (STEP)
Lily Arias - traveling to Santander, Spain (Marina ,host sister) Grace Bailey - traveling to Treviso, Italy (Alice, host sister) Ashlen Rossi - traveling to Torreviega, Spain (Valentina, host sister)
Skaneateles Rotary Club
Upcoming Speakers & Events
See SPEAKERS below orCLICKon the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page.
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LONG TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM
