NOTICE of NOTE - Board of Director's Meeting @ 5 PM next Thursday.
ANNUAL CLUB HOLIDAY PARTY... by Bill Blessing
The Holiday Season is upon us and it is time for our club’s wonderful seasonal event. Please note that the date was changed from December 17th to the 10th. below is the menu for the event and Amy Tormey’s contact information so you can make your reservations. It will be wonderful to gather and celebrate the good tidings of the season and toast another year of fellowship.
I would like to give special thanks to Amy for coordinating the event, and to Karen for arranging the entertainment.
Wishing you and your families a wonderful and joyous Holiday Season,
Menu:
Cheese and Fruit Display
Patisserie French Bread and Caesar Salad
Entrée Options:
Sirloin Steak served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Chicken Marsala served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables
Scrod Christopher served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables
Vegetable Napoleon
Traditional NY Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
Coffee and Tea Service
Please contact Amy Tormey by December 6th to make a reservation:
tormeyesl@verizon.net or call (315) 559-1549 (you will be responsible for the cost of $27)
BOOKLEGGERS FINISHED THE JOB - Our thanks go out to Rotarian; Chuck O., Skip, Roy, David P., John M., Bill C. and Ward for joining with CNY BFTW Bookeggers of the Auburn & Tully clubs to sort and pack more than four pallets (105+) cartons of Primary and Secondary books from the Jordan-Elbridge HS over the past few weeks. These four pallets completed a semi-truck load which departs for Texas, this week, on the first leg of their journey to the children of the world. Two of the four pallets were funded by other clubs, and two currently are unfunded. So ... if you would like to adopt a pallet for $225, or a partial pallet, with a tax-deductable donation, contact Ward Vuillemot at: wardtv37@mac.comto make the arrangements. A great Christmas gift to the children of our world. ... by Ward Vuillemot
RING THE BELL - Our Salvation Army Kettle project, at the Tops Market commences Friday, December 4th. 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. 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 ..... by Ward
LAST WEEK:... by Bill Conole
The Skaneateles Rotary Club’s Annual Christmas Fundraiser was held on Thursday December 3, 2015 in the beautiful Skaneateles Country Club. This year more than 230 Rotarians, their spouses & guests filled the club’s main ballroom to capacity. Club President Bill Blessing welcomed everyone & asked Rev Craig Lindsay to offer a holiday invocation. After a delicious full course Turkey dinner Master of Ceremonies Robin Jowaisas reminded everybody that all of the money raised in our Christmas Fundraiser is contributed to area food pantries & charities to brighten the Holiday Season for local people in need. Robin expressed our club’s appreciation to the many Skaneateles businesses who so generously supported our Christmas Fundraiser with gifts for our raffle. Even with a record crowd more than two thirds of the attendees received raffle gifts. Robin thanked our Cathy Crelot, Roy Mac Donald, John Moran, Amy Tormey, Guido van der Ven & the many other dinner committee members & club members who worked so hard to make our 2015 Dinner such a success. Robin saluted our dinner committee chair Jack Hyatt for his many years of steady leadership as our committee chair. The evening closed with the traditional singing of Silent Night.
It was a RESOUNDING SUCCESS ... Nearly $12,000 was raised for immediate distribution to our local Food Pantries and the Skaneateles Community Christmas Basket charity. The funds are used to create a special Christmas Holiday for those in our community that would otherwise go without. Way to go, TEAM!
Thanks to our Merchants - Many thanks go out to the many merchants and business that contributed the many raffle prizes that sent most of guest home with something special ro remind them of the good time that had while serving our community.
Our Guests - Many friends, neighbors and family members (220+ attending)
Our 50/50 Winner - Placed on hold for a week or two. 5 cards left in the bottomless deck!
Active Members - 60
Percent attendance - last week - 73%
What if -“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!” ― Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
THIS WEEK:Skaneateles RC's Annual Christmas Dinner
NEXT WEEK: 3 Phases of WWII, Marvin Langley, WWII Vet.
FUTURE SPEAKERS & EVENTS: See listing below
MEETING SETUP
ASSIGNMENTS
Dec 10
Dec 17
Set-up 50/50
Bill Rosbrook
Steve Schwartz
Ticket Sales
Lori Ruhlman
John Shannon
Pledge
Doug Rutan
Cheryl Silvestrini
Invocation
Jean Sardino
Bill Stevens
Be courteous & please get a replacement if you won’t be available for your assignment!
D7150, RI and Other Future Events
Dec 13, 2015 - New Ice Rink dedication at the Community Center. 4 - 6 PM.
Jan 23, 2016 - D7150 Membership & Communications, and District Grant Seminar. No Charge. Info & Registration
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 - students have arrived: Vincent , from France, hosted by Cecillia & Rod Stabile, and Daniela from Chile, hosted by Charley & Kim Driscoll.
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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The Holiday Season is upon us and it is time for our club’s wonderful seasonal event. Please note that the date was changed from December 17th to the 10th. below is the menu for the event and Amy Tormey’s contact information so you can make your reservations. It will be wonderful to gather and celebrate the good tidings of the season and toast another year of fellowship..jpg)
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RING THE BELL
The Skaneateles Rotary Club’s Annual Christmas Fundraiser was held on Thursday December 3, 2015 in the beautiful Skaneateles Country Club. This year more than 230 Rotarians, their spouses & guests filled the club’s main ballroom to capacity. Club President Bill Blessing welcomed everyone & asked Rev Craig Lindsay to offer a holiday invocation. After a delicious full course Turkey dinner Master of Ceremonies Robin Jowaisas reminded everybody that all of the money raised in our Christmas Fundraiser is contributed to area food pantries & charities to brighten the Holiday Season for local people in need. Robin expressed our club’s appreciation to the many Skaneateles businesses who so generously supported our Christmas Fundraiser with gifts for our raffle. Even with a record crowd more than two thirds of the attendees received raffle gifts. Robin thanked our Cathy Crelot, Roy Mac Donald, John Moran, Amy Tormey, Guido van der Ven & the many other dinner committee members & club members who worked so hard to make our 2015 Dinner such a success. Robin saluted our dinner committee chair Jack Hyatt for his many years of steady leadership as our committee chair. The evening closed with the traditional singing of Silent Night.
What if -
