Our club has exceeded its goal for Polio Eradication funds, this Rotary Year. Our goal was $2,000 and to date, we have raised $2,362, which includes the $537 from the club's PolioEradication Day 50/50 and Pints for Polio Project that weekend. Also, Ward's PolioStopper project now exceeds $25,000 raised for PolioPlus in the past three years. Thanks to all that have participated this year, and in the years past, Rotary has Polio on the run, now it the sprint to complete the task.
Rotarians Voting with Meals... by Ward
Skaneateles Rotarians, partnering with the Skaneateles Bakery, provided lunch and coffee for the 27 local poll workers at the committee's 3 polling stations. All were wearing their "I Voted" stickers and masks. The three masked food barriers are Rotarians; (L/R) John O, Craig F. with Chris Grilli, owner of the Skaneateles Bakery (provider of the food & coffee). Also were Rotarians; Rosemary M. & Bill B. who took the orders at the polling stations, and project organizer, Jay S. who also doubled as food barrier and photographer. Also a shout-out to Mary for volunteering a very long day at the polls.
"Service Above Self"Rotarians partnering with local business in Community Service, for this that served us at the polls.
Skantarians Tidy up Hwy 20 ... by Ward
On Saturday morning of the 7th, eight masked Rotarians and one guest (Carolyn Legg) suited up to clear the trash along Hwy 20, from the western village limit to County Line Rd. The first treasure was found by Carolyn, who picked up a quarter in the Hill Top parking lot and gave it to Project Coordinator, Marv Langley, to add to the club's community service funds.
John Moran reported the among the treasures found were; a carbide wheel found by Ed (who guessed it was from a very small bench top vehicle). John also reported that the most popular beer cans to be pitched along the by-way were Pabst Blue Ribbon (probably some visitors from Wisconsin), and the most popular older adult beverages were 3 cans of premised manhattans (likely belonged to Jack).
In all, fun was had by all on a beautiful sunny morning and out town is a wee bit brighter for the efforts. Rotarians at their best .... Serving the community.
2020 RING THE BELL ... by Ward
Has been a difficult year for the Salvation Army, and other providers of critical services, and it is critical that we start planning our annual Bell Ringing project now so that we are staffed and ready to ring-n-ding at Tops by December 4th. So ....please review the schedule, which can be found on our WEBSITE by going the the Site Pages on the left side of the Home page, orCLICK HERE.
If you have not yet had an opportunity to sign-up for a time slot, contact John Moranat 315-685-8440 [home] or 315-256-5163 [cell]. Feel free to leave a message about your desired time if he does not pick up. Or e-mail him atjohn.moran46@aol.com. John will confirm all appointments.
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.
LAST WEEK - Nov 5, 2020... by Mary
Membership/Attendance: 50 Active members- 14 attending Guest:Blessed Sikhosana, fellow Rotarian from the Onondaga North club
The Beginning- President Dave opened the meeting by welcoming our guest Blessed Sikhosana, fellow Rotarian and our guest speaker for the evening. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by members and the following announcements made:
Roadside Cleanup will be this Saturday (Nov 7th). Meet at the Hilltop at 9 a.m. (see above)
Meeting Schedule was reviewed for the next few weeks. Next week's meeting (Nov 12) will be a Zoom meeting and the following week (Nov19) will be a combination live meeting at The Sherwood with Zoom.
Meals for Poll Workers was a great success and very much appreciated by poll workers putting in a very long day! A huge thank you to Jay and is helpers: Bill B., John O, Craig F., Rosemary M. And, a big Thank You to The Bakery for their generous donation of meals and coffee.(see above)
BOD meeting will be a Zoom meeting on Monday Nov 16th at 5:00.
The Program - Blessed Sikhosana was our guest speaker. Blessed is a fellow Rotarian from the Onondaga North Club and has served in a number of leadership positions at both the club and district level. Blessed is originally from Zimbabwe and is a fervent advocate for her homeland. She spoke about the conditions in Zimbabwe in the midst of the COVID crises, telling about how the local Rotary clubs are supplying much needed PPE for prisons and hospitals. Masks in particular are in short supply. Blessed said that assistance with this issue is needed. Blessed answered a number of questions from members.
The Endings - Blessed led us in the Four Way Test. Next week's meeting is a Zoom meeting.
SAVE the DATE
95th Annual Eastern Cities Fellowship "Dinner"
The Rochester Rotary Club will celebrate the 95th Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner via Live Broadcast this year on Dec 8th, 12-1 PM. No travel, no cost, no tassel, simplyReserve Your Links by clicking here. The feature speaker will be Shekhar Mehta, RI President Elect 2020-21.
Proposed New Member Notice... by Ward
Ayham Boucher's membership was presented and accepted via eVote of the Board of Director on Oct 14th. Alec is sponsored by Alex Armijo, and resides in Skaneateles with his wife Geillian. Ayham is a software engineer at Cornell University.
If no objection, in writing, is received by the Secretary by October 24th, and he has received adequate Rotary Information, he will be inducted into our membership at a meeting on/or after October 29th.
DISTRICT 7150
October 2020 NEWSLETTER
New & Fun
CLICK HERE to access and read the Oct. 2020 edition of the District 7150 newsletter, and discover all the many Rotary events and happenings within our CNY Rotary clubs.
District 7150, Rotary & Other Events.
CLICK HERE for quick access to the D7150 Calendar of other district club's events.
Dec 4th thru 24th (weekends) - Bell Ringing at Skaneateles TOPS (see notice above)
Ward 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. His email is: wardtv37@mac.com
To learned more about attendance make-ups, visit our web-site, Site Pages and click-on Attendance make-up procedure.
NOTE: Virtual Rotary events count as Make-ups
Skaneateles Rotary Club
Upcoming Speakers & Events
See SPEAKERS below orCLICKon the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page.
26 W. Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY 13152 United States of America
In general we meet via Zoom due to COVID-19; however we do occasionally meet in a social distancing setting. Click "Speakers" in bar Above to view those date and locations.
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Our club has exceeded its goal for Polio Eradication funds, this Rotary Year. Our goal was $2,000 and to date, we have raised $2,362, which includes the $537 from the club's PolioEradication Day 50/50 and Pints for Polio Project that weekend. Also, Ward's PolioStopper project now exceeds $25,000 raised for PolioPlus in the past three years. Thanks to all that have participated this year, and in the years past, Rotary has Polio on the run, now it the sprint to complete the task.
Skaneateles Rotarians, partnering with the Skaneateles Bakery, provided lunch and coffee for the 27 local poll workers at the committee's 3 polling stations. All were wearing their "I Voted" stickers and masks. The three masked food barriers are Rotarians; (L/R) 
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95th Annual Eastern Cities Fellowship "Dinner"
Ayham Boucher's membership was presented and accepted via eVote of the Board of Director on Oct 14th. Alec is sponsored by Alex Armijo, and resides in Skaneateles with his wife Geillian. Ayham is a software engineer at Cornell University.
DISTRICT 7150
