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NOTICES of NOTE - District Conference fee has be reduced for $75 to $50. Go for it!
International Women’s Day is March 8th, and we are proud to announce that we are holding our first Women’s Day Dinner on March 12th at the Sherwood Inn.
Our guest speaker is Jill. S. Tietjen, P.E., an electrical engineer, author, and “technical expert and authority on trailblazing American women.”Jill is the CEO of The National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls and co-author of the bestselling book, “Her Story: A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America.” (CLICK HERE for Jill's bio)
The event starts at 6:00 with music and a cash bar, followed by dinner and the presentation. Costs will be $25 per person. It promises to be a fun night for all. Contact Amy Tormey attormeyesl@verizon.netfor tickets. RSVP to Amy by March 1st. Tickets will be limited and it's on a first come basis. (CLICK HERE for Program & Menu)... by Amy Tormey
LAST WEEK: ... by Bill Conole
Medical Equipment for Sudan - Ward announced that medical equipment we purchased for Sudan through our Rotary District Grant and will be turned over to John Dau Foundation within a few weeks.
Women's Day Celebration, March 12th - President Cheryl passed around a sign up sheet for our March 12th, “Women’s Day Celebration". Spouses & guests are welcome to attend this special event. Please RSVP by March 1st.
Skaneateles Boy Scout Troop 61 - David Lee introduced our speakers Scoutmasters Andy Ramsgard & Graham Ellison of Scout Troop 61. David pointed out that Troop 61 was chartered in 1927, the same year that our Skaneateles Rotary was founded. Our club & Troop 61 have mutually supported each other for the past 87 years. Andy Ramsgard noted that Troop 61 is one of the oldest Scout Troops in the US. Since 1927 Troop 61 has developed an impressive 120 Eagle Scouts. Troop 61 is proud that the Troop is “boy directed & boy drive”. The Troops programs are designed to give boys every opportunity to learn new skills that will facilitate the growth of their leadership skills. Scoutmasters Ramsgard & Ellison described these programs in detail. As a result of the Scoutmasters dynamic guidance Troop 61 has continued to provide positive learning & growth opportunities for the young men of the greater Skaneateles area.
Guests - Graham Ellison, Andrew Ramsgard & Maria Parenti (past Hamilton RC member & president)
50/50 Winner - Best pot of the year? "$5" won by Doug Rutan
THIS WEEK:Technology Advancements in the Skaneateles School District — Dr. Paul Blair
NEXT WEEK: Susan Major "Joyful Journeys" - Also, the handoff of Med Equip for SoSudan ... and Induction of three new members by Amu Tormey
FUTURE SPEAKERS & EVENTS: See listing below or CLICK HERE
RLI (Rotary Leadership Institute) Owego NY, Mar 7- We encourage newer members and officers to attend. The club will reimburse you for your $75 fee. Register on-line at http://www.rlinea.org and select Verona in the left column of the Home page.
SAVE THE DATE - While the annual Fathers Day Pancake Breakfast is still a long ways away, it is time to save the date in our calendars. Fathers Day this year is June 21 so please note that date in your calendar as well as the Friday AM and Saturday AM before for set-up and the Monday AM afterwards for tear down. This is our biggest fund raising event of the year and we need every Rotarian to participate to insure it’s success. ... Robin
Auburn Rotary Club 100th Anniversary - The Auburn Rotary Club is to celebrate its 100th Anniversay on Sunday, April 12th. Cocktails 3:00 pm, Dinner 4:00 pm at the Springside Inn, Auburn. $35 per person - cash bar. RSVP by April 1st - Alan Dungey @ 283-3949 or Paul Barrus @ 237-7859. Of note - Auburn RC sponsored the Skaneateles RC in 1927, so that this a special occasion for Skantarians as well.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2015 -April 24 - 26, The Welch Allyn Lodge, Skaneateles NY. and its in our home town. Let's get out their and demonstrate the hospitality of Skaneateles. You can pick and choose on the meals and event when you register. The conference committee needs your registration sooner that later, so they can may the appropriate plans. For information and/or to register, go to theD7150 Website or click on the accompanying LIGHT UP ROTARY graphic.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "The lawlessness of frontier life in American has been pictured as a remarkable phenomenon. In reality, it was the natural consequence of indiscriminate mixing of volatile substances.". ... Paul Harris
MEETING SETUP
ASSIGNMENTS
Feb 19
Feb 26
Set-up 50/50
Robin Jowaisas
Roy MacDonald
Ticket Sales
Ralph Jurgensen
Todd May
Pledge
David Lee
Charlie McElry
Invocation
Grad Lorey
Brad McLennan
Be courteous & please get a replacement if you won’t be available for your assignment!
Regional Rotary Happenings
BBQ Chicken Dinner - Auburn RC, Sunday, March 1st - 11 am til sold out. Knights of Columbus, 47 Market St.
100th Anniversary Dinner for Auburn RC, Sunday, April 12th - 3 pm at Springside Inn - $35 per person
Pancake Breakfast - Skaneateles RC, Fathers Day, Sunday, June 21st
D7150 and RI 2014-15 Future Events
Feb 25 - Pre-PETS - Lysander Town Hall
Mar 01 - Auburn RC's BBQ Dinner, 11 am til .... Knights of Columbus Hall, 47 Market St., Auburn
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.
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Auburn Rotary Club 100th Anniversary 
RI EXCHANGE STUDENTS (2014-15):
