Jan 04- Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare - Tim Donovan
FOLLOWING MEETING
Jan 11- Master Class Series - John Gilly & Christine Krahling
PRESIDENTS' CORNER ... by Pres., Mary Giroux
We enjoyed a relaxing dinner among friends last evening and conducted a bit of club business by voting on the officer and board slate for the 2018/2019 year. Umesh provided a well prepared presentation on the brain and dementia, giving us some good insight into what dementia is what signs of dementia are. Thank you, Umesh.
We won't be meeting til after the first so I would like to wish everyone and their family all the best for a joyful, peaceful, healthy and content New Year!
Skaneateles Bookleggers - Five Skaneateles Rotarian Bookleggers and a community volunteer sorted and packed 24 cartons of books at the Skaneateles Middle School Library Thursday, Dec. 21st. Those included were: David Piper, Bill Conole, Chuck Williams, Cathy Powell, Carolyn Widas & Ward Vuillemot. Good books, good volunteers and a good time for a good cause.
EDUARDA IS ON THE MOVE- YE Student Eduarda, from Brazil, is now living with his second host family, the family of Nancy Cannucciari.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Summary Notes of Dec 21, 2017 Meeting... by Ward
Your Board of Directors met last week and the following is a short summary of discussions points and resolutions.
Skaneateles Rotary Club Foundation financial statement, supplied by Kathy Crelot, was distributed and reviewed.
The Rotary Foundation - giving to date was reviewed. Annual Giving: 32% of our $6,000 goal; PolioPlus: 53% of our $2,000, 17 - $50 matching funds are left (for donations of $100 or more) - 14 of our 57 members have participate to date.
Additional Giving for Christmas Fund Raiser - The funds that were received following the original distribution are to be split among the organization in the same manner as the original.
2018-19 Slate of officers was proposed and accepted for approval of the membership: President - Bill Conole, Secretary - David Piper, Exec-Secretary - Cheryl Silvestrini , Treasurer - Duane Weaver, Sgt@Arms - Chuck Williams. Board members (2 year term commencing on July 1, 2018); Marv Langley, Suzanne Hutchinson, Bill Buterbaugh & Tim Donovan.
Worthy Causes proposed for funding - Haunter Hallways, Laker Limo, Finger Lakes land Trust, Honor Flight Syracuse, Chapel House, Sarah's Guest House & CNY BFTW.
District Grant - progress was given by Cathy Powell and ideas for future grants discussed.
Program updates were given by Bill Conole.
Coats - 30 coats, 1 suit and 1 coverall were donated at the Christmas Party. Thanks to Jim McQuiggan for chairing this project.
Salvation Army Pot - Bell ringing brought in over $1,100, and still ringing.
Next BOD Meeting - January 11th. at 5 PM at the Sherwood Inn.
LAST WEEK: .... by Bill Conole
President’s Club Assembly Recap & Annual Meeting:
1- Christmas Benefit - Mary thanked our members for all the work & time they contributed to our 2017 Christmas Benefit that was held in the Skaneateles Country Club on December 7. Mary thanked our benefit co chairs Cheryl & Marvin for their excellent leadership. Most of all, what made this benefit a big success, was the way all of the members pitched in & worked together. This year’s benefit raised over $12,200, the largest amount raised in several years. This money was immediately distributed to Skaneateles & Spafford Food Pantries & to the Skaneateles Outreach.
2 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Mary thanked John Moran for diligently coordinating this yea’s Salvation Army Bell Ringing. So far well over $1,000 has been raised for our local Salvation Army’s charitable works.
3 - Outreach/Coats - Mary thanked Jim Mc Quiggan for coordinating the collection of 32 coats that will be contributed to the Skaneateles Outreach Program. 4 - The Rotary Foundation - Bill Buterbaugh reorted that so far this year members have contributed $2000 to the Rotary Foundation & $1100 to Polio Plus. This year’s goal for the foundation is $6,000 & $2000 for polio Plus. To date 14 of our 57 members have contributed to the foundation. Bill noted that he has received some additional check this week, which are not included in these number. Bill encourage all of our members to contribute to this worthy cause.
5 -2018 District Grant - Cathy Powell reported that several grant ideas for 2018 are being considered. Among them are the SPCA, Clear Path & the Shelter Box.
6 - 2018 Slate of Officers - Mary reviewed the 2018 Slate of Officers; President –Bill Conole, Secretary-Dave Piper, Executive Secretary- Cheryl Silvestrini, Treasurer-Duane Weaver, Sgt of Arms-Chuck Williams - New Directors (2 year terms commencing July 1, 2018) Marvin Langley, Suzanne Hutchinson, Tim Donovan. Bill Buterbaugh, Voted upon by members and approved.
7 - District EventsReviewed . (see listing below) Near term are: - Jan 6th—Grant Management Seminar - Mary, Cathy Powell & Bill Conole are attending. Jan 6th Youth Exchange 50th Anniversary Jubilee in the Liverpool Holiday Inn. February 10th Rotary Foundation Gala Event—Syracuse Double Tree.
Program - Dementia
Club member Dr Umesh Patil presented an interesting overview of dementia & alzheimer’s disease. Umesh is a Professor Emeritus of Urological Surgery in the Upstate Medical University. Over his lifetime Umesh has had extensive training & experience in surgery & medicine. Umesh is acclaimed by his former medical students & peers for his vast medical knowledge & for his excellent teaching skills. Umesh vividly described what happens to our brains as we age. Umesh stressed 4 key factors that can help us control brain health. They are : 1-Eat well, 2 –Increase mental activity., 3-Increase your level of Social Activities-( Actively participating in a rotary club is a good way to do this). 4-Increase your Physical Activity—Umesh urged everyone to exercise more. Most of the activities recommended do not require a great deal of time. Umesh briefly reviewed the difference between dementia & alzhemeir’s disease. Umesh described a “Mini-Cog Test that can easily be used for screening for cognitive impairment in older adults. This test can be administered reliably with minimal practice. Umesh’s presentation simulated a lively discussion on this topic among our members. Umesh generously stayed after the meeting to respond to everyone’s questions.
50/50 - Was won by Dale Zabel. One the first draw on our new deck of cards Dale did not draw the queen of spades. Club Treasurer Duane Weaver presented a check to Chuck Williams for drawing the queen of spades 3 weeks ago from shriveled deck of 8 cards. Chuck’s 50/50 winnings are the largest in our club’s history. CONGATULATIONS CHUCK!
Guest - None
Attendance - Members attending: 17 at 30% (38%)
Current Membership - 57
COATS FOR SKANEATELES OUTREACH- Jim McQuiggan reports that 33 coats, 1 suit and a pair of coveralls were collected for the Skaneateles Outreach, many of them as part of the Club Christmas party. Thanks to Jim and Cheryl for making this happen, and to all that contributed garments.
MEETING SETUP & ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
Jan 04
Jan 11
50/50 Ticket Sales
Skip Plank
Dan Roche
Meal Ticket Sales
Doug Powell
Lori Ruhlman
Pledge
Cathy Powell
Jean Sardino
Invocation
Karen Price
Steve Schwartz
50/50 sales folks should arrive and 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
AskWard.... If you have a question about Rotary or the club, CLICK HERE to ask Ward, and he will either provide the correct answer, direct to the proper source for the anwser ..... or make something up, when all else fails.
Question: How do I find my Rotary Foundation giving total giving and PaulHarris point standing
Answer: You can find this information on the Rotary International website, in the MyRotary portal. If you have not yet done so, you will need to set up a Logon and Password using your your RI member number (see you Skaneateles Directory for this number) ..... or .... you may contact Exec-Sec, Cheryl and she will be able to provide you with the information.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“I used to have this toy, a magic slate. You wrote or drew on it and then, just by pulling up the plastic cover, everything you did disappeared and you could start new. Maybe everyone feels that on New Year’s Eve: They can pull up the magic sheet and rewrite their lives.” ... V.C. Andrews
Rotary International Convention - Toronto, June 23 - 27, 2018
Seldom do we have an opportunity to attend a RI International Convention this close to home. The last one was in Montreal 6 or more years ago. So .... Give it some thought and plan on seizing this opportunity to meet Rotarians from around the world and learn of great works they a doing to make this a better world. CLICK-HERE for the RI on-line registration website and get in on the early bird registration and find accommodations prior to the Spring rush.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & SPEAKERS
See SPEAKERS below orCLICKon the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page.
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EDUARDA IS ON THE MOVE
50/50 - Was won by Dale Zabel. One the first draw on our new deck of cards Dale did not draw the queen of spades. Club Treasurer Duane Weaver presented a check to Chuck Williams for drawing the queen of spades 3 weeks ago from shriveled deck of 8 cards. Chuck’s 50/50 winnings are the largest in our club’s history. CONGATULATIONS CHUCK! 
COATS FOR SKANEATELES OUTREACH
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Seldom do we have an opportunity to attend a RI International Convention this close to home. The last one was in Montreal 6 or more years ago. So .... Give it some thought and plan on seizing this opportunity to meet Rotarians from around the world and learn of great works they a doing to make this a better world. 
