2015-16 CLUB OFFICER & DIRECTORS - At our Annual Meeting last week (Dec. 11) the following slate of 2015-16 officers and directors were proposed and accepted by out membership. The new terms start on 7/1/15 and these Rotarians will be members of the 2015-16 Board of Directors.
President (2015-16)* - Bill Blessing
President (2016-17)* - PE - Bill Huba
President (2017-18). - VP - Amy Tormey
Immediate PP - Cheryl Silvistrini **
Secretary - David Piper
Exec-Sec - Ward Vuillemot
Treasure - Duane Weaver
Directors - terms ending 6/30/17 - Skip Plank, Bill Conole, Gene Sardino & Jim McQuiggan
Directors - terms ending 6/30/16* - Charlie McElroy, Amy Tormey, John Moran, Roy MacDonald
* Terms voted on in Jan 2014
** Default member of BOD per by-laws
Sunday,21th - 9am - Ward Vuillemot 10am Peter Adams, 11am David Lee, Noon Jim McQujiggan;
Wednesday, 24th; 9am - Timer Whittingham, 10am John Moran, 11am Ward Vuillemot, Noon Guido van der Ven
Ward Vuillemotwill drop off and pick up the Kettle at the beginning and end of each day this weekend. If you get an over-flow, call John on his cell at 247-4449.
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION GIVING UPDATE- To date, we are very making good progress. We have achieved 48% of our Annual Giving goal set of $6100, and 38% of our Polio-Eradication $2,000 goal, for a total of $3,600 in contributions.
There are still 13 opportunities for gather 100 matching PHF points for your contributions of $100 or more. These are going fast, so .... act quickly to gather these extra PHF points in your account.
Remember, the Rotary Foundation Changes and Saves Lives around the globe, and in our local communities. Make your contribution checks out to The Rotary Foundation and send them to; Bill Buterbaugh, at 103 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles NY 13152.
LAST WEEK: A Paul Harris Fellow was awarded to Ms Jill Newton. Umesh introduced Jill’s family and many friends who joined us for dinner and for the PHF award ceremony. As part of the award presentation Pat Blackler, former Skaneateles Town Historian, reviewed some of Jill Newton’s many accomplishments. Pat praised Jill’s willingness to take the lead & serve as chairperson for many local fundraising boards. For several years Jill served as the Director of the Skaneateles Meals on Wheels Program. Currently Jill is the President of the Marcellus Skaneateles Art Guild. Through her many contributions to our community Jill is clearly living out the motto practiced by Rotarians and others; Service Above Self. President Cheryl noted that Jill is a most worthy recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award. .... by Bill Conole
Pictured above are Jill (with flowers) with family and some of her many friends that attended
GUESTS: Jill & George Newton, Pat & Walt Blackler, Nick & Linda Rossi, Grant Thomson, Maggie & Molly Newton, Dick & Mary Lee Kokosa & Viji Patil
50/50 - won by Robin Jowaisas
THIS WEEK:Annual Club Christmas Party (6:00 PM)
FUTURE SPEAKERS & EVENTS: See listing below
CHRISTMAS BENEFIT PROCEEDS - The proceeds for this year's Christmas Benefit Dinner were distributed this week to The Spafford and Skaneateles Food Pantries and the Skaneateles Outreach office to help bring a little extra holiday cheer to some of our community families in need.
The Food Pantry funds will go a long way and helping the Food Pantries supply around 150 households, with about 300 individuals, with Christmas dinners. The Skaneateles Outreach will supply 30 families, which includes about 100 children, with Christmas baskets including clothing and toys. Pictured below is our President Cheryl Silvestrini presenting checks to both Skaneateles Food Pantry and Outreach office.
MEETING SETUP
ASSIGNMENTS
Dec 11
Jan 8
Set-up 50/50
Dan Roche
Jean Sardino
Ticket Sales
Chuck Williams
Steve Swartz
Pledge
Lori Ruhlman
Cheryl Silvistrini
Invocation
Doug Rutan
Bill Stevens
Be courteous & please get a replacement if you won’t be available for your assignment!
DICKENS ON CHRISTMAS -Happy, happy Christmas, that delusions of our childhood days, recal to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home.~Charles Dickens
District Conference - April 24 - 26
The Lodge at Welch Allyn, Skaneateles
click on the graphic for access more information & register
Julia Hearn- Italy, host sister Guila; Adam Oliver- France, host brother Antonin and Allison Purdy- Austria, host sister Katharina
MAKE UPS: Remember to report your “make ups” to Skip Plank ASAP. You can email him at fplank@verizon.net It is important to report the work you are doing and the time you are putting in.
.jpeg)
RINGING THE BELL 
.jpg)
.png)
.jpeg)
DICKENS ON CHRISTMAS
RI EXCHANGE STUDENTS (2014-15):
