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Skantarian Newsletter
Sep 17, 2020
Editor:  Ward  Vuillemot  
Asst. Ed.  Mary Giroux
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Skaneateles Rotary Club 4859
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Mailing address
Skaneateles Rotary Club
PO Box 316
Skaneateles, New York 13152
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Birthdays & Club Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Alec Osiecki
September 1
 
Dave Lee
September 4
 
Chuck Williams
September 9
 
Terry McCormick
September 14
 
John O'Sullivan
September 16
 
Jean Sardino
September 17
 
Jack Hyatt
September 24
 
Ward Vuillemot
September 28
 
Marv Langley
October 6
 
Suzette Grinnals
October 12
 
Brad McLennan
October 22
 
Craig Froelich
October 28
 
Gary Ozminkowski
October 29
 
Al Coates
October 31
 
Join Date
Gard Lorey
September 23, 2010
10 years
 
Some other Links
Skaneateles Rotary Club
Rotary International
Rotary District 7150
CNY BooksForTheWorld
Rotary Leadership Inst.
Skaneateles C of C
Balimore Woods
Skaneateles Central School Dist.
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Immediate Past Pres.
 
Sergeant at Arms
 
Exec-Secretary
 
Co-Exec-Secretary
 
Director 2020-22
 
Director 2020-22
 
Director 2020-22
 
Director 2020-22
 
Director 2019-21
 
Director 2019-21
 
Director 2019-21
 
Director 2019-21
 
Youth Exchange Chair
 
Rotary Foundation Chair
 
Membership-Rtn Chair
 
Membership Chair
 
Comm Service Chair
 
Interact Chair
 
PR Committee Chair
 
Bulletin Editor
 
Program Chair
 
Worthy Cause Chair
 
RYLA Chair
 
Youth Exchange Officer
 
Elect-Media Chair
 
Club Admin
 
Fundraising Chair
 
Grants Chair
 
Chairperson, SRF 2019-21
 
Treasurer, SRF 2021-23
 
Vice Chair, SRF 2020-22
 
Secretary, SRF 2021-23
 
Trustee, SRF 2019-21
 
Trustee, SRF 2020-22
 
THIS WEEK
Sep 17, 2020 - @ 6:30 pm
Venue: Zoom format
Program: DG Cheryl Matt's club visit
Skaneateles Rotary Club members and invited guests will receive a few days, prior to the meetings, an email with a link and information as to how to access the meeting.
Monday - Sept 14th @ 5 PM
Board of Director's Meeting
Venue: Zoom format
NEXT WEEK - Sep 24th, 2020
Venue:  American Legion 
Program:  Social distancing bonfire
details to follow.

Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)
Save the Date & Register Now ....... by Ward
On September 26th, RLI will hold its first ever Zoom Seminar, which will be hosted by District 7150.  It will run between 9 am & 2 pm.  All three Parts plus Graduate sessions will be offered, so new RLI'ers and past RLI'ers will be accommodated.  Low cost at $25.  More information will be shared via email as soon as it is available.  So ...... CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW. 
Fire & Water Tribute
update as of 9/10/20 ... from Chris Legg, SSR RC
     As of Thursday (10th) morning, there have been168, $25 donations (a little less than $4200 net after subtracting the processing fee for folks who skipped that payment) so far as of 9 am today. Another 32 donations and we hit the target of 200 donations. Another round of Facebook and Instagram this evening might put us over the top. We will try another social media push Friday evening. Press-Observer article published today may draw donations as well. Please point folks to https://www.supportsvfd.com/ to donate.
LAST WEEK - Aug 20, 2020 ... by Mary 
Membership/Attendance:  - 51 Active members - 17 attending
Guest: Marty Lynn (President SVFD) and Pete Buehler (Chief SVFD).
Pledge of Allegiance - President Dave Lee opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced our guest speakers Marty Lynn (President SVFD) and Pete Buehler (Chief SVFD).
THE PROGRAM - Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Dept. - Marty Lynn thanked the Skaneateles Rotary Clubs for the Fire and Water ribbon recognition/fundraiser.  Marty said that it helped not only financially but was a morale booster for the fire department members to be recognized so nicely. 
      Marty then spoke of the challenges facing the fire department with regard to recruitment, retention and training of new members.  Younger people are joining the department but not staying long term.  A big issue is housing as the local market is expensive for both renters and buyers.  The fire department is proposing that the vacant property on Genesee Street next to the fire department be developed as a residence for firefighters.  Both the Village and Town boards support this concept.  A long term goal of the fire department is to continue as a volunteer organization, continue with  community fundraising efforts to support equipment and other needs, and continue to keep one of the lowest fire tax rates in Onondaga County.
     Pete Buehler then spoke of the life safety issues the department faces.  Once a call is received a truck must be on the road in 5 minutes.  Currently trucks are generally on the road in 2-3 minutes as some members live very close in the Village.  A firefighter residence next to the department would help continue this level of response.  Time is crucial as fires double every 30 seconds.  The SVFD also serves as a backup to SAVES answering emergency medical calls.  Again, time is of the essence.
    Dave thanked Marty and Pete and asked that we continue to spread the word about the Fire and Water fundraiser.  To date $4000 has been raised with 164 donations from the community.
Help Wanted - A discussion was held regarding technology needs for the club.  Over the years Ward has been the primary person in developing the club's website, using Clubrunner, maintaining membership records and producing the weekly newsletter. Thank you Ward!  Dave is asking that  interested club members step up to learn and eventually take over these key functions.  As we found out with our Pancake Breakfast fundraiser use of technology has its rewards.
Community Service - Jay Stith reported that the committee met and the following are proposed projects for the club:  Baltimore Woods trail development. another highway clean up before the snow falls, a Barrow Art Gallery project.  More info to follow.
 Future Meetings - Next week Cheryl Matt, District Governor, will visit.  On the 24th we will meet at the Legion's pavilion and word has it that Robin and crew are planning something different!
4 Way Test - Jason Armijo led us in the 4 Way Test to close the meeting.
Board of Directors Mtg Summary  ... by Ward
Your Board of Directors met on Sep 14th via Zoom with the following discussions and actions taken.
Atnd:  Dave L, Mary, James W., Terry M., Tyler, Jay, Marv, Duane, Dale & Ward
  • July BOD minutes approved - Members approved Aug  BOD minutes, which are on our website (PW required).
  • SRF Financials - reviewed by Marv.   We are in good shape following the fundraiser.  Available funds a similar to last year at this time. (cash flow summary can be accessed on website (PW required)
  • Club Financials - briefly review by Duane.  We still have a few outstanding dues payments, which need to be resolved.
    • CreditCard payment - The board approved setting up a cc account for dues collection and fund raisers.
    • Semi-Anl club dues - The board approved an increase of $5 to $85 of semi-anl dues.
  • Membership - Tyler, Membership Chair.
    • One member's status was changed to Honorary
    • Tyler has 2  more interested folks in the wings.
  • Worthy Cause - Chaired by Cheryl - No current requests for funds and/or assistance.
  • Community Service & Fund Raising Committees - chaired by Jay 
    • Christmas Basket - Jay is working with his Fund Raising and Comm Service committees on an alternate for the
    • Christmas Basket fund raiser (more for follow on this soon)
    • International Polio Day - Options are be explored to celebrate this day.
    • Baltimore Woods -Dale Reported the project is funded and work commencing in Oct. (more to follow)
  • ​​​​​​​Meeting Format - Meetings - Dave has discussed every other week at Sherwood alternating with Zoom. (more to come on this)
  • Technology Chair - Pres Dave is looking for a member to fill this position. 
  • Succession and Training - issues were discussed and ideas put forward.  More action to follow.
  • World Polio Day .. October 24th - Ideas to promote this day were discussed. (more to follow)
  • Rotary Leadership Institute - Sept 26 on Zoom.   Ward discussed the What,Where & Who of RLI and Pres Dave encouraged member to attend
    • ​​​​​​​RLI - The board approved reimbursement of RLI fees for member through the 2020/21 Rotary year.
  • ​​​​​​​2020/21 Rotary Foundation club goals approved- $5,100 Annual Giving, $2,000 PolioPlus, with a $50 match to any Rotarian donating $50 or moreover the year, to a maximum of 30 matches.
DISTRICT 7150 
September 2020 NEWSLETTER
New & Fun
 CLICK HERE to access and read the Sept 2020 edition of the District 7150 newsletter, and discover all the many Rotary events and happenings within our CNY Rotary clubs.

2020 District 7150 Conference
Save the Date - October 17th, 2020
DG Cheryl has informed us that the previously planned 2020 District 7150 Conference for this Fall has been will be a virtual on-line event  due to the COVID-19 challenges.  It will occur on October 17th and the virtual venue and details will be available soon.
District 7150, Rotary & Other Events.
CLICK HERE for quick access to the D7150 Calendar of other district club's events.
  • Sep 26, 2020 - RLI Institute via Zoom - More information to follow. Click Here to Enroll
  • Oct 17, 2020 - D7150 Conference - Virtual - Information on a virtual venue to be announced. 
  • Mar 20 - 26, 2021 - Skan C of C - Alaska's Northern Lights trip - Click Here for more information
REPORTING A MAKE-UP
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.
Skaneateles Rotary Club
Upcoming Speakers & Events
See SPEAKERS below or CLICK on the  Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page.
Programs/Speakers
Sep 17, 2020
D7150 Governor, Cheryl Matt - Update on Rotary and District 7150 goals and activities
Sep 24, 2020
Sep 26, 2020
Oct 01, 2020
How Skaneateles businesses are adapting to the COVID pandemic.
Oct 08, 2020
Gina Stankivitz, Gallery Director - The John D. Barrow Art Gallery
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Skaneateles
Service Above Self
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The Sherwood Inn
26 W. Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
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