Community Service Projects for 2020-21- Idea generating session / Dave Lee
June 25th Changing of the Guard - Final details
Special Presentation for Service Above Self -
Date & Content of Next Meeting
Skaneateles Rotary Club members will receive a few days prior to the meeting an email with a link and information as to how to access the meeting.
NEXT WEEK
Jun 25, 2020 - Changing of the Guard - 6:30 PM
Passing of the Gavel to incoming President, David Lee
from Outgoing President, Mary Giroux
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2019-2020. 2020-2021
Venue: Lawn of American Legion - Box cold dinners from the Sherwood (more details to follow)
PRESIDENTS' CORNER... by co-Pres., Mary
A lot has happened and continues to happen in our great country, the United States of America. Pandemic, economic loss, and racial injustice are all in the headlines. Tomorrow is Flag Day. Our flag symbolizes our evolution as a country from 13 colonies to 50 states all united as one country "with liberty and justice for all" as stated in the Pledge of Allegiance that we recite each week. As Rotarians we are united not just under our flag but as a global community with all Rotarians to make life better for all. Happy Flag Day and to a better future ahead for all.
See you on Thursday. Mary
LAST WEEK -Jun 04, 2020... by Ward
Membership/Attendance: - 47 Active members - 17 attending (a few Audio only folks)
Guests: Jacque McConnaghy (speaker) and Rosemary Mondo (proposed members)
co-President Mary opened and hosted the Zoom meeting. The following were discussed.
Changing of the Guard - is schedule for June 25th at the American Legion hall lawn with boxed cold dinner ordered from the Sherwood Inn. Robin, Bill B. & Ed E. organizing.
Virtual Fundraiser - update by Lee B. 0 Proceeds to date are $11,300, with 100+ donors, of which 33 are SRC members. We encourage 100% SRC member participation, just as they would for the annual Pancake Breakfast. (see more below)
Membership Proposal - Mary has submitted a membership proposal for Rosemary Mondo, which was approved by the BOD early this week. Please the proposal-notice below.
Board of Directors - met Monday, June 8th (see summary notes below)
Cube in a Cube - wood puzzle was shown by Ward and he challenges members to guess "how he did it" (see solution and winner(s) below)
The Program - The Skaneateles Outreach & Meal Program during COVID-19 ....by Jackie McConnaghy. (Read Jacque's full summary below)
Our hats off and heart felt thanks to The Skaneateles Outreach, Skaneateles School District food service, and all the volunteers who have worked together during this time of need. This is indeed an organization of love and compassion to our community and truly "Service Above Self"
Let’s give it the final Pancake Breakfast push!
Rotary over the top in final days ... by Lori
As we head into the final stretch, we are asking Rotarians to promote the fundraiser with the same vigor that you would sell tickets to the Father’s Day breakfast. Without flipping pancakes, we can show how Rotary supports the community.
We have topped the initial $10,000 goal at more than $11,300. We are hoping to see that number continue to rise to meet or exceed what we would raise in a year without COVID-19.
So far, we have 100 donors – so there are a lot more people out there who would normally buy tickets to the breakfast. Let’s reach out to them! Of our 100 donors, 33 are from our own club. THANK YOU!
If you would prefer to write a check: Write checks to the Skaneateles Rotary Foundation (with “feed the community” in the memo) and mail to P.O. Box 316.
Choose a donation amount, or create your own amount. At checkout, watch for the tip option and delete if you choose. This is a free service that will attempt to earn money by asking for a tip. Feel free, but please know that the tips do not count toward fundraising.
NOTICE - Membership Proposal
Mary Giroux has submitted Rosemary Mondo's application for the membership to the BOD, which as approved on June 8th. Rosemary's occupation is Wellness/Travel and she resides in Skaneateles. She has attended a number of our meetings over the past few months and participated in the Highway cleanup project. Mary is Rosemary's sponsor. If there are no objections by the membership, submitted in writing to the club Secretary by June 21st, she will be eligible to be inducted into our membership, once she have received sufficient Rotary introduction information, following that date.
Meal program and Covid 19 relief efforts .... by Jacque McConnaghy
Just over 20,000 meals served to date, 7,400 adult meals served. Cost to Outreach thru May 31st was $19,118. Our cost is $6.00 per day for the adults, children are covered by the school and state. Anticipated bill for the month of June will be approximately $10,000.
250 Gift cards valued at $9,000 purchased by Outreach to the following places:
Cedar House, Valentine’s, Sherwood Inn, Doug’s, Johnny’s Angels, Moro’s Kitchen, Mike’s Pizza, Skaneateles Bakery, Willow Glen, Red Rooster, Tops and Byrne Dairy. These were given to the families receiving the meals from the school.
10 gift cards to local restaurants donated totaling $200
55-pint bottles and 36 4-ounce spray bottles of hand sanitizer from Last Shot given out with meals, some donated and the rest purchased cost is $210.
I have reached out to many of the clients we assisted during the past year to check in and see how all are doing - About 65% of the families have been receiving the meals, Most families have received the stimulus check, directed the remaining to the webpage to check where it is or an alternative way to qualify as some are not required to file taxes.
The last day for the meal program will be June 26th. I have given the school flyers with information for where clients can go for further assistance.
SNAP program, Meals on Wheels, Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry, Skaneateles Outreach along with county agencies that could help.
During this time, I have also helped members of the community with the following basic needs, rent, utility bills, clothing and shoes for children, gas cards.
D7150 Changing of the Guard, via Zoom
June 27th - 6:00 PM
An invitation to the Zoom program will be sent out one week in advance.
Board of Directors Mtg Summary ... by Ward
Your Board of Directors met on June 8th via Zoom with the following discussions and actions taken.
Members may review the complete BOD minutes on our website. PW required.
Atnd: Mary, Bill B., Marv L. Bill C. James W., Dave L, Terry M., Cheryl S. & Ward
SRF Financials - reviewed by Marv. Future program expenditure adjustments reviewed due to COVID-19 cancelations.
Virtual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser - On target & Kudos to the dynamic-4 (Tyler, Lee, Lori & Mary) for all their efforts.
Membership
Resignations - Chris Pateras & Suzanne Hutchinson
Proposed new member - Rosemary Mondo
Bill Allyn - Honorary Membership approved for another year
Amy Tormey - resigned a Membership Chair. We thank her for her past dedication.
Community Service (future projects discussed)
Paper shredding - perhaps in the Fall
Skaneateles Land Trust - Marv is checking to see is Rotarians and lend assist with a project.
Future discussion - PE David proposed we open discussion with membership for ideas.
Meeting Format - Mary suggested that we review our current format when things clear up a bit.
Kudos - to Bill Conole for his time and service on the Board, as he now rotates off.
2021-20 Committee chairs - are to be reviewed and assigned over the next month by PE Dave
BOD Meetings - propose to continue in a Zoom format in the future.
Cube in a Cube .... wood puzzle by Ward
Last week, Ward presented the members with a challenge of how he was able to create a wooden cube with a second cube trapped inside. There you two very close answers. Craig suggested a Forstner bit was used. Cheryl, via subsequent email and with the help of here friend Brain, suggested a mortise drill and a very sharp chisel. Craig's answer would have been dead on, it he had included the use of a very sharp and thin blade (carving knife). Cheryl/Brian's answer would have worked as well. There are multiple methods. Actually, I used two sizes of Forstner bits and a carving knife. Twas accomplished with the help of his lathe. Kudos to Craig, Cheryl and Brian. Ward owes each a wood shop gift once we are no longer social distancing.
DISTRICT 7150
May 2020 NEWSLETTER
CLICK HERE to access and read the May2020 edition of the District 7150 newsletter, and discover all the many Rotary events and happenings within our CNY Rotary clubs.
Mark your calendars for 20-26 June for an exciting opportunity to gather online with the family of Rotary for our first online convention. Now More Than Ever, Rotary Connects the World: The 2020 Rotary Virtual Convention will join you with Rotary participants around the world during a time of unprecedented challenges. Together, we’ll still experience the spirit of Rotary, be inspired by innovation, celebrate our resilience, and explore how clubs are addressing COVID-19. Experience Rotary in action during our Flag Ceremony, witness the power of connection during our general sessions, learn new ways to engage with Rotary during our breakout sessions, find inspiration from our global speakers, and much more. We have never needed Rotary — and we have never needed each other — more than we do now. We hope to see you online, because Now More Than Ever, Rotary Connects the World.
CLICK HEREfor more information on how to participate.
District 7150, Rotary & Other Events.
CLICK HERE for quick access to the D7150 Calendar of other district club's events.
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 orCLICKon the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page.
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Program: Skaneateles C of C 
A lot has happened and continues to happen in our great country, the United States of America. Pandemic, economic loss, and racial injustice are all in the headlines. Tomorrow is Flag Day. Our flag symbolizes our evolution as a country from 13 colonies to 50 states all united as one country "with liberty and justice for all" as stated in the Pledge of Allegiance that we recite each week. As Rotarians we are united not just under our flag but as a global community with all Rotarians to make life better for all. Happy Flag Day and to a better future ahead for all.
Mary Giroux has submitted Rosemary Mondo's application for the membership to the BOD, which as approved on June 8th. Rosemary's occupation is Wellness/Travel and she resides in Skaneateles. She has attended a number of our meetings over the past few months and participated in the Highway cleanup project. Mary is Rosemary's sponsor. If there are no objections by the membership, submitted in writing to the club Secretary by June 21st, she will be eligible to be inducted into our membership, once she have received sufficient Rotary introduction information, following that date.
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