During these difficult times it is even more important than ever that we reach out and stay in touch with our membership. Each week we list in our club bulletin (left column) those members who are celebrating their birthdays during the month, which gives us all an opportunity to reach out to them with a birthday greeting and to express our gratitude for their service-above-self. Try it, and you will brighten their day ... and ... make your day.
PROPOSED MEMBER NOTICE:... by Ward
The Board of Directors approved Reece Eddy's membership application at their April 12th meeting. Reece is a Financial Advisor with Equitable Advisors and
lives at 4084 Mill Rd, Skaneateles. Reece is a graduate Boston University College and an avid Lacrosse player. Reece wants to become more involved with his community, has attended several of our meetings and has reached out to Tyler who is sponsoring his membership into our Rotary Club
If there are no objections made in writing to the Club Secretary by April 22nd, dues are paid and he has received Skaneateles Rotary and RI Information, Reece will be inducted into our membership at our meeting of April 22nd or latter.
LAST WEEK - Apr 1st, 2021... by Mary Giroux
Membership/Attendance: 52 Active members with 17 attending
Guests: Guest speaker Norm Andrzejewski from Operation Northern Comfort & Reece Eddy, prospective member
The Beginnings
The meeting opened with President Dave welcoming everyone and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Program - Operation Souther Comfort
Bill Conole introduced our guest speaker Norm Andrzejewski. Norm is a former health care planner who founded Operation Southern Comfort in response to Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans in 2005. Norm organized over 50 trips to New Orleans, Mississippi, Texas and North Carolina in response to natural disasters. More than 2500 volunteers from CNY including a number of youth groups have participated in these trips where homes were repaired, built, and trees were planted. In 2012 Operation Southern Comfort became Operation Northern Comfort. The organization has repaired homes, built homes and partnered with ARISE to build over 500 ramps for access for those with disabilities in the CNY area. The most recent project tackled by Operation Northern Comfort was the building and distribution of over 900 desks for students attending school remotely due to COVID. Norm spoke about how rewarding it is to be able to help people in a very meaningful way. Many of those aided by Operation Southern and Northern Comfort have become family to him. Operation Northern Comfort accepts donations at their websitewww.operationnc.org. On May 1st Operation Northern Comfort's Crawfish Festival will take place at the Syracuse Inner Harbor from noon until six. Thank you to Norm and his many volunteers for helping so many!
Rotarian Experiences - Lee Bennett briefed us on his experiences as a Rotarian since his initial membership in the Skaneateles RC 30 years ago.
Earth Day - Rosemary Mondo updated the members (see article below)
The Ending, Maryled us in the Four Way Test!
FOOD PANTRY Restocking
April 17th ... by Andy Stevens
We need your help with the upcoming food drive! Help us provide hundreds of meals to people in need in the region.
We need your help to distribute bags and flyers to your neighbors on April 10th, you pick up donations on the 17th and deliver them to our drop off point.
While at the drop off point on the 17th, please volunteer to sort donated food items and deliver them to the Skaneateles and Spafford food pantries.
Contact Andy Stevens, (607) 351-7906 or831stevens@gmail.comto get flyers and bags to distribute and volunteer!
CLICK HERE to view the email sent to member on Friday, April 2nd detailing the project.
EARTH DAY PROJECT ... by Rosemary Mondo
Earth Day creek clean-up on Saturday, April 24th at 10 AM. It will take place on the Charlie Major Trail and Oneill Lane along the creek. The event will last 2 hours. Bring heavy gloves and a garden tool to dig out some invasive garlic mustard.
It is suggested that the Rotarians check in at the park at the north end of the trail. The westside of Railroad Street is Town-owned and provides overflow parking when the trail lot is full.
This is a joint project with the SunRise Rotary club.
Club Web-Puzzle..... by Ward
Last Weeks Answer: 9/21/2017 - SRC AV equipment available at Sherwood Inn; MS Laptop with CD/DVD drive, Audio System & Projector (Win&Mac compatible) - Correct answers supplied by: Chuck O'Neil, David Lee & Suzette Grinnals - Answer found in Site PagesAV Equipment & Procedures
This Weeks Question: Who are the current members of the Skaneateles Rotarian Foundation committee?
Official full BOD minutes can be accessed on website. (members only)
Your Board of Directors met on April 12th via Zoom. the following is a brief of the discussions and actions taken.
Atnd: Dave L, Mary, Bill B., Dale, Jay, Terry, Marv, Lori & Ward
BOD Minutes - approved for minutes of March meeting.
SRF Financials - and cash flow reviewed by Marv.
Worthy Causes - No new requests.
Foundation Giving: Reviewed by Bill B., We have exceed our monetary commitments to both Annual & Polio giving, with about 65% of members participating.
Membership - Reece Eddy's application for membership was accepted. (see notice above)
Programs - Kudos to Bill Conole for managing our recent excellent club programs.
Pres-Elect 2021-22yet to be identified. (still looking for a qualified member)
Pancake Breakfast / Fundraising - The fundraising committee working on this but too soon to report on option.
Service Projects - Reviewed by Jay (see Upcoming Club Projects below)
Committee/Tasks Volunteers - Discussed the need for members to volunteer for: Youth Exchange, ClubRunner system(s) & Meeting technology was discussed and how we might find folks to step into these positions.
2021 Graduate Scholarship - Funds approved.
District Grant - It was agreed to pass on this for the coming year.
UPCOMING CLUB PROJECTS... by Jay Stith
FOOD DRIVE - April 17th - Andy Stevens is coordinating. See Andy's message above and check for the email of April 2nd detailing the planning and time lines.
EARTH DAY - April 24th we are participating in the Rotary District initiative to commemorate Earth Day by doing a Skaneateles Creek Clean up. On Saturday, April 24th volunteers will meet behind CVS at 10am to pick up litter along the Creek. Rosemary Mondo is coordinating the efforts and will remind everyone as we approach the event. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER - The following weekend a small number of volunteers will be needed to help the Skaneateles Early Childhood Center get their playgrounds ready for the kids. Exact timing on May 1st will be coming but the engagement will be in the morning and last 2 to 3 hours. TREE PLANTING - On May 8th, the club will be helping the Town Parks Department in their effort to plant trees around the land they manage. The Parks Department is finalizing their plans in the next couple weeks and will be back to us with exact timing and a location.
BOOK SALE SET UP - end of May - More information to follow. Mary chairing this project.
HIGHWAY CLEANUP - June 6th - More information to follow. Marv chairing this project.
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26 W. Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY 13152 United States of America
We currently meet via Zoom due to COVID-19.
Guests are invited to join our meetings by contacting
our President: David Lee (email link by clicking on his name)
listed under Club Executives & Directors (below - right column)
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Carolina in response to natural disasters. More than 2500 volunteers from CNY including a number of youth groups have participated in these trips where homes were repaired, built, and trees were planted. In 2012 Operation Southern Comfort became Operation Northern Comfort. The organization has repaired homes, built homes and partnered with ARISE to build over 500 ramps for access for those with disabilities in the CNY area. The most recent project tackled by Operation Northern Comfort was the building and distribution of over 900 desks for students attending school remotely due to COVID. Norm spoke about how rewarding it is to be able to help people in a very meaningful way. Many of those aided by Operation Southern and Northern Comfort have become family to him. Operation Northern Comfort accepts donations at their website
We need your help with the upcoming food drive! Help us provide hundreds of meals to people in need in the region.
Your Board of Directors met on April 12th via Zoom. the following is a brief of the discussions and actions taken.
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