THIS WEEK ..Thursday, Nov 17, 2016 @ 6:30 PM, The Sherwood Inn..- Health Navigation of CNY, Carrie Scholz & BOD Meeting at 500 PM.
MEETING SETUP & ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
Nov 17
Nov 24 (no meeting)
50/50 Ticket Sales
Roy MacDonald
HAVE
Meal Ticket Sales
Todd May
A
Pledge
Charlie McElroy
HAPPY
Invocation
Brad McLennan
THANKSGIVING
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
THANKSGIVING -There is no Skaneateles Rotary Club Meeting on November 24th - Enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving!
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 .
DENTAL UNIT to MISSION of MIRACLES... by Cathy Powell The Rotary Foundation of Skaneateles continues to strive to give service not only to the local community, but also to the world in need. Shown here is a picture of Dr. Gard Lorey, D.D.S., being presented with a portable Dental Unit which he will be taking on the Miracle of Mission's annual trip to El-Salvador this winter.
The unit was funded from a 'matching grant' from the Rotary District Rotary7150 with our local Rotary and will be a permanent addition to the Mission's care providers throughout the year.
Annual Christmas Fund Raiser, December 1st
The Skaneateles Rotary Club’s annual Christmas fund raiser will be held on Thursday December 1st at the Skaneateles Country Club. We will begin with a happy hour at 6 PM followed by a family style turkey dinner at 7 PM. Tickets are $25. Contact Amy Tormeyat tormeyesl@verizon.netfor reservations.
Don't Forget - the organizing committee needs our Rotarian's support in coming up with 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 prize donations, all Rotarians are also asked to donate prizes such as a bottle of wine, a gift card, etc. Please let Roy McDonald or David Piper know 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.
Christmas Dinner Fund Raising Committee - Prior to our meeting the Christmas Dinner Fund Raising Committee met. This year's committee is chaired by Peter Adams. The following members attended this meeting: Jack Hyatt, Amy Tormey, Roy MacDonald, Dale Zabel ,Dave Piper, Gard Lorey, John Moran, Jim McQuiggan & Bill Conole. The committee received guidance from longstanding committee members Guido van der Ven & Robin Jowaisas. Peter Adams reviewed everyone's assignments for this year's dinner. All of the committee members have either begun their assigned tasks for this year's dinner or are on track to do so. They members agreed to meet next week briefly for a progress report.
Announcements
Oh dear he hit a deer - Just before our regular meeting President called to say that he'd hit a deer in rural Chenango County. Bill Conole served as President Pro Tem for this week's "Club Assembly".
Kathy Crelot Sworn into the Navy - Bill directed everyone's attention to this weeks front page article in the Skaneateles Journal featuring an article & picture of a young Kathy Crelot being sworn into the Navy by her dad.
Projects & Discussions -
Portable Dental Equipment - (see article above) Gard Lorey displayed the capabilities of a sturdy, portable dental unit donated to Mission of Miracles through a RF District Grant . The grant for this high tech equipment was written by Jim McQuiggan & Kathy Powell. Gard demonstrated the capabilities of this dental equipment & explained that with this light, portable suitcase-equipment dentists are able to render restorative dental care in rural 3rd world countries. Gard noted that this chair will be used in El Salvador & in Honduras soon. Gard volunteers to go the these countries with a team of dentists & medical caregivers, like Doug Powell, through a sponsorship by the Episcopal Church. Gard thanked Jim McQuiggan & Kathy Powell, who were assisted by Ward, for writing the Rotary Grant that made the purchase of this vital piece of equipment possible. Bill Conole emphasized that tis is another example of our Rotary Foundation serving our world
2016 SCC Christmas Fundraiser - Amy Tormey presented an update on this year's dinner & the work of the committee. Chuck O' Neil reminded everyone that the proceeds from this fund raiser serves our Skaneateles & Spafford Food Pantries.
Weekly Speakers - Bill reviewed our speakers for our next two months. Next week Carrie Scholz, a Health Care Navigator is speaking.
Christmas Bell Ringing - With his ever present clip board, John Moran reviewed our 2016 Bell Ringing Schedule. Only a few time slots remain open.
Polio Plus - Through his "bottle-stopper challenge" fund raiser Ward has raised more $1300 for Polio Plus. Ward gives a beautifully hand crafted wine stopper to anyone contributing $50, or more, to Polio eradication.
Dictionary Project - Ward updated the membership on the status of the Dictionary / Thesaurus project at State Street School. Materials are in and we are awaiting the date and time for distribution.
Guests: Jerry Osminkowski, Friend of Ward's & potential member John Buterbaugh, Bill's son
50/50 - The winner was suspended for the evening,
Attendance - Members attending: 24 at 58 % attendance
Current Membership - 58
EXTRA 50 PAUL HARRIS CONTRIBUTION POINTS
Our Board of Directors approved a resolution, in July, that provided for a match of 50 PH contribution points, for the first 30 contributors of $100 or more to the RF Annual or Polio Eradication Fund, will receive a match of 50 PH contribution points. This match applies retroactively to contribution made as early as July 1, 2016. To date, 7 Rotarians have taken advantage of this offer, with 23 matches yet to be made.
TAKE ACTION and make your annual RF contribution now to be among those taking advantage of this option. Send or give your 2016/17 contributions to Bill Buterbaugh, or RF Chair for processing. Checks are to be made out to The Rotary Foundation. If the contribution is for Polio Eradication, please write "polio" in the memo portion of you check.
ROTARY DISTRICT 7150 NEWSLETTER
Check ouT the October 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 Education - "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."... Nelson Mandela
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & SPEAKERS
See SPEAKERS below orCLICKon the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page.
Dec 06, 2016 - 91st Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner - Keynote Speaker; John Germ, RI President.Information link
Jan 17th, 2017 - Membership & Grants Management Seminar, Location to be announced
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
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 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.
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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