Speaker: Packy Taylor, American Legion's Boys State
American Legion Boys Stateis among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. A participatory program in which students become part of the operation of local, county and state government, Boys State was founded in 1935 to counter the socialism-inspired Young Pioneer Camps. The program was the idea of two Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a separate but similar program for young women called Girls State.
NEXT WEEK
Thursday, Oct 03, 6:30 - 8 PM
Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles
Speaker: Desiree Franciamone, Director
Holy Trinity Preschool- Founded in 1999, Holy Trinity Preschool is a nondenominational preschool offering high quality early education programs to 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Holy Trinity Preschool is open to children of all faiths and committed to teaching children in a Christian context.CLICK HEREto learn more about this preschool and their positive impact upon our community & youth.
MEETING SETUP & ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
Sep 26, 2019
Oct 03, 2019
50/50 Ticket Sales
Todd May
McQuiggan
Meal Ticket Sales
Terry McCormick
John Moran
Pledge
Charlie McElroy
Chuck O'Neil
Invocation
Brad McLennan
John O'Sullivan
50/50 sales folks should arrive for setup 20 minutes early
Please find a replacement if you will not be present for your assignment!
CLICK HEREto see 50/50 & Meal Ticket Sales duties and instructions
PRESIDENTS' CORNER... by Pres., Doug Powell
We Are Off to Houston for the New Year
Hello all; This was unexpected. We will be moving to Houston about 1/1/2020. Our son moved to Houston. We visited and love it there. We are informed that he will be called up for active duty and want to be near our son and daughter in law to help them. We are also finding the winters too harsh. So, Cathy and I have put our house on the market and will leave with or without it sold as of New Years. I had hoped to complete my year as president and complete changes to facilitate membership. I am sorry I cannot do so. Thank you for understanding, Doug.
LAST WEEK... by Cheryl Silvestrini
The Beginnings:
BFTW - Cheryl reminded the Club that we are packing books on Sunday, September 22nd, at 5:00 p.m. at the Jordan Fall Festival.
Baltimore Woods - President Doug read thank you notes from Baltimore Woods and the Community Band.
Christmas Fund Raiser - Cheryl informed the Club that the Christmas Fundraiser planning is underway and to contact her if you’d like to be part of the committee.
Constitution - President Doug informed the Club that there is a change to the Constitution regarding make-ups – they are now good for a year. Also RI attendance requirements remain at 50% (meetings & make-up). Ward Vuillemot made a motion to accept the changes to the By-Laws. Cathy Powell seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
Citizen of the Year - President Doug congratulated Rotarian Dave Lee for his nomination as Citizen of the Year award. Well- deserved!
Rotary Leadership Institute - Bill Conole reminded us that RLI (Rotary Leadership Institute) will be held on 9/28/19 at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill. He said this is a very worthwhile venture. Our club will reimburse the fee to any member who attends, and Ward Vuillemot will give them a handcrafted bottle stopper.
Rotarian Sandra Dupuis - Guest Sandra Dupuis told the Club that in 1989-90 she was an exchange student in Skaneateles. Currently, she travels between Paris and Guadalupe setting up schools for deaf people. She would like her daughter to come to Skaneateles because she had such a wonderful experience. Sandra presented her Club’s flag to President Doug. (read more below)
CLICK ON THE BANNER to see our display of recent trading banners.
The Program
Auburn Citizen, Lead Writer - Bill Conole introduce Robert Harding, Lead Writer for the Auburn Citizen. Robert has worked for the Citizen for almost 10 years. He started as an online producer, but really enjoys writing. Robert said he has written about the development of the Harriett Tubman National Park, and was at Yankee Stadium when Tim LoCastro had his first career homerun. He also interviewed then-candidate Donald Trump. Robert said these are tumultuous times due to the digital focus for getting the news.
Guests: Jay Steth, Tyler Lorey & Andy Stevens, prospective members; Ed Evans, former member of Hamilton Rotary Club look'n us over, Robert & Sarah Harding, Nancy Graham, Sandra Dupuis, former YE (1989-90) & Rotarian of the Guadeloupe, FWI
50-50 was one by James Wanamaker, but alas, the queen was not to be found and is awaiting next week's draw.
Attendance 26 at 52% (50 members)
Exchange Student from 30 years past... by Lori
It has been 30 years since Sandra Bonsirven Dupuis lived in Skaneateles with the Glass family as an exchange student from France. She is now a Rotarian living half the year in France and half in Guadeloupe. And she is the mother to two nearly grown children. Her daughter, Chloe Dupuis, will follow in her footsteps this fall, when she comes to spend a year at Skaneateles High School. She will be sponsored by Nancy Graham who became a great friend to Sandra 30 years ago. She will live with Graham and other families. Sandra visited the Skaneateles Rotary Club to say how much she has appreciated Rotary over the years. (She didn’t come here via the Rotary program, but was embraced by Rotary while she was here … this positive experience led her to become a Rotarian). She plans spend one day teaching all French classes at the high school, she said. She will encourage students to go abroad, as she did with her daughter. The experience, she said, is enlightening, educational, life-altering and unforgettable. Students grow greatly in many ways during a year abroad, she said. and unforgettable. Students grow greatly in many ways during a year abroad, she said.
Skaneateles BookLeggers Glean Books in Jordan
The Skaneateles Rotary Bookleggers showed up at the Jordan Festival once again this to gather the children's book left over from the annual book sale. Arranged by Cheryl; Chuck, Carolyn, Gary, Ward, Cheryl & put together 6 cartons of books to add to our in-process pallet. Just one more carton required to get the pallet shipped. Pictured: L-R: Chuck, Carolyn, Gary, Cheryl, Gary & Brain with Ward behind the camera. Great fun, great books, and great food.
Did You Know ....
Stretching for 3,237 miles from Boston to Newport, Oregon, U.S. Route 20 is the longest roadin the United States. This beautiful route is packed with panoramic views and exciting attractions for those who love an epic road trip. It takes you through some of the nation's must stunning national parks, such as Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Yellowstone in Wyoming, and Craters of the Moon National Monument, as it parallels I-90 for most of its length. U.S. 20 has not been converted to a four-lane highway in many areas, making this two-lane adventure the perfect opportunity to slowly meander across the United States.
On the eastern part of the route, you will find quaint and charming towns, providing a real taste of Americana with main streets that have looked the same for decades. In fact, the Massachusetts portion of Route 20 follows the old Boston Post Road used to carry mail between New York City and Boston in the 1600s and 1700s. Route 20 in New York travels through the Finger Lakes Region of the state and winds through remote areas filled with antique shops and charming bed and breakfasts. Likewise on the west coast, you will find enchanting bed and breakfasts throughout the vineyards of Oregon's Willamette Valley. .... and through downtown Skaneateles!
SRC Constitution Update Accepted
The SRC members voted on the acceptance of the updated club constitution at our Sept. 19, 2019 meeting. To access and review both the club by-laws and constitution, please access on our website Site Pages, or quick link is:https://www.skaneatelesrotary.com/SitePage/club-bylaws-constitution.
100 Years of Service to the Fulton Community
Fulton Noon Rotary Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this fall. They are having a dinner on Friday evening Nov. 8 with State Assemblyman, Will Barclay will be the keynote speaker. Included will be displays of Fulton Rotary club's activities and involvement in projects both locally and worldwide.
This will be an exciting Rotary event and Skaneateles members are attend that evening, Friday Nov. 8. The location is the Oasis, on Route 48 about three miles south of Fulton and the cost will be $40 pp. To reserve your place at the table, contact Nancy Kush Ellis, 315-598-5913 ornancykushelly@gmail.com. They would like a firm head count by October 30.
D7150 Rotary Leadership Institute - Sept. 28th ... by Prez Doug
The D7150 Rotary Leadership Institute is being held in Verona on Sept. 28, 2019 and with it a wonderful importunity take your next step up the ladder of RLI training and information sharing. (remember; learning never stops in our cycle of life)
If you have not participated in the past, "try it, you'll like it".
If you have completed one of two of the Parts, now a opportunity to step up to the next level.
If you have completed Parts I, II & III, you are not done (there's more). The graduate sessions change each year. This year it will be focused on Fundraising and project development, which we Skantarians have had much dialog. This is a great chance to learn new techniques and share with others of the: what, how and when.
Cost: $85 - BUT WAIT. Your BOD has approved to 100% reimbursement following your attendance of the event.
Oh BTW, Ward has promised those Skaneateles Rotarians that attend RLI in this Rotary year a hand-crafted bottle stopper with a RLI logo mounted in it.
DUES are Due - Our Jun - Dec 2019 Skaneateles Rotary Club dues are due. If you have not done so yet, please send your $80 check to: Duane Weaver, Treasurer, Skaneateles RC, PO Box 316, Skaneateles, NY 13152
DISTRICT 7150
SEPTEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER
CLICK HERE to access and read theSeptember 2019 edition of the District 7150 newsletter, and discover all the many Rotary events and happenings within our CNY Rotary region. Included are:
Sep. 28, 2019 - Rotary Leadership Institute, VVS High School Info & Registration linkOct. 19, 2019 - Rotary District 7150 Conference - Lake Ontario Event & Convention Center, Oswego, NY - Info & Registration link
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Thursday, Oct 03, 6:30 - 8 PM
Rotarian Sandra Dupuis - Guest Sandra Dupuis told the Club that in 1989-90 she was an exchange student in Skaneateles. Currently, she travels between Paris and Guadalupe setting up schools for deaf people. She would like her daughter to come to Skaneateles because she had such a wonderful experience. Sandra presented her Club’s flag to President Doug. (read more below) 
Auburn Citizen, Lead Writer - Bill Conole introduce Robert Harding, Lead Writer for the Auburn Citizen. Robert has worked for the Citizen for almost 10 years. He started as an online producer, but really enjoys writing. Robert said he has written about the development of the Harriett Tubman National Park, and was at Yankee Stadium when Tim LoCastro had his first career homerun. He also interviewed then-candidate Donald Trump. Robert said these are tumultuous times due to the digital focus for getting the news..jpeg)
50-50 was one by James Wanamaker, but alas, the queen was not to be found and is awaiting next week's draw. 
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SRC Constitution Update Accepted
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The D7150 Rotary Leadership Institute is being held in Verona on Sept. 28, 2019 and with it a wonderful importunity take your next step up the ladder of RLI training and information sharing. (remember; learning never stops in our cycle of life)
DUES are Due 
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LONG TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM
October 19, 2019
