Dec. 7th - Annual Christmas Fund Raiser at the Skaneateles Country Club. (see additional information below)
NEXT WEEK
Dec. 14th- Annual Skaneateles Rotary Club Christmas Party at the Sherwood Inn. (see additional information below)
SKANEATELES ROTARY CLUB
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
at THE SHERWOOD December 14th, 6:00 p.m.
Cheese Display
Caesar Salad
Choice of Entrée: Chicken Marsala, Sirloin Steak, Scrod Christopher, or Vegetable Napoleon
Chef’s Choice Dessert
Cash Bar
$28 per person
Spouses & significant others are invited to join us as we celebrate this joyous holiday season. Please share the warmth of the season by bringing a new or gently used Women’s or Men’s coat to the party
"Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas is approaching. Our Club dinner at the Sherwood is December 14th, details and menu to be announced. Let's share our good fortune with others by bringing a new or gently used adult coat (men's or women's) to the dinner. Coats will be given to the Skaneateles Outreach the very next day to be given out on Saturday December 16th with the food baskets. The needs are:
5-7 adult small for women
5-7 adult small for men
40-45 assorted Med, Large, XL and 2XL for men
45-50 assorted sizes for women (slightly more for women because of single moms)
If you're out shopping this weekend it's a perfect time to take advantage of a sale!
Thank you Jim McQuiggan, Community Service Chair for arranging this community service project!"
KASHYAP IS ON THE MOVE
Youth Exchange Student Kashyap have moved to host parents on last Friday. They are Sandra and Paul Scott who live at 7 Calumed Dr., Auburn, 13021. Remember to keep our Exchange Students in you thoughts and Holiday plans, if possible.
PRESIDENTS' CORNER ... by Pres., Mary Giroux
We had a great turnout for this week's meeting. It was good to see everyone.
Monika Salvage's talk about communicating an organization's message in the age of the internet and social media was quite informative. Thanks to Tim Donovan for arranging this.
Preparations for the December 7th Christmas dinner continue. It will be a fun evening.
And, lastly, please RSVP for the club Christmas dinner at the Sherwood on December 14th if you haven't already done so.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER – Dec. 7th ... by Cheryl Silvestrini
The Skaneateles Rotary Club’s Annual Christmas Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, December 7th, at the Skaneateles Country Club. We will begin with a Happy Hour at 6 p.m., followed by a traditional family-style turkey dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can purchased in tables of 8 and 10. You may contact Amy Tormey for tickets. Pre-paying for tickets with either cash or a check is highly recommended. Checks to be payable to the "Skaneateles Rotary Foundation"
Please encourage Rotarians, family, friends, co-workers, etc., to not only buy a ticket to the event, but to ATTEND the event. The money from the donations of attendees is what we rely on to make this event successful. Also, we need the support of all Rotarians in coming up with raffle prizes. The goal is to have at least 50% of those who attend win a prize.
While local merchants and professionals will be canvassed again this year for prize donations, all Rotarians are also asked to donate prizes. The committee encourages Rotarians to buy prizes worth at least $30 and to purchase from local merchants. This year – on a trial basis – the committee has decided to forego purchasing prizes from Best Buy. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that all Rotarians contribute a prize for the raffle. Also, consider donating a prize from your business or the company you work for. Please let Roy MacDonald or Dave Piper know in advance of the event what you will be bringing in the way of a prize. Even if you can’t attend the event, please contribute a raffle prize.
And finally, if you’d like to be involved in organizing this year’s event, please see Cheryl Silvestrini or Marv Langley.
LAST WEEK: .... by Bill Conole The Beginnings: .
Annual Club Skaneateles Christmas Party - at the Sherwood will be on December 14th at 6:00 p.m. President Mary passed around a sign-up sheet so members can order their entrees for their spouses & guests. (see information above)
Baltimore Woods Seasons of Giving-- is on Dec 3, 10-4 p.m. & Dec 4from 12-4 p.m.
Annual Christmas Fundraiser - will be at the Skaneateles Country Club on December 7th from 6-9 p.m. Please encourage Rotarians, co-workers, friends & family to attend this gala event. (see information above)
Lee Overstrom’s wife Marian passed away - Lee was a member of our club for 43 years. President Mary passed around a condolence card for members to sign & write notes.
10th Anniversary Celebration of the Chapel House - will be held on Saturday December 2nd from 4-9 p.m. in Auburn Knights of Columbus.
The Program:
Tim Donovan introduced our speaker Monika Salvage. Monika emigrated from Austria to the US several years ago. Monika is a marketing & communication expert. Over the past few years Monika has developed her marketing/media business by achieving solid results for her clients. During her presentation Monika demonstrated how she utilizes her communication skills to develop websites, grant applications & marketing material. Monika cited several examples of how her skills helped large & small operations improve their communications & marketing. In addition to building her business Monika is active in the Auburn Community & has served on the Auburn School Board & on several other boards.
To learn more about Monika Salvage's communication skills accomplishments, visit her Facebook by CLICKING HERE.
Guests: Thomas McKellop—Auburn, potential member, Monika Salvage, speaker.
50/50 - won by Chuck Williams & EUREKA! Chuck drew the elusive queen of spades from the puny deck of 8 cards. Chuck is many dollars richer. The queen of spades eluded members on 44 draws. Now we start with a fresh deck of 52 cards. CONGRATULATIONS TO LUCKY CHUCK!.
Attendance - Members attending: 33at 60% (73%) attendance
Current Membership - 57
MEETING SETUP & ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
Dec 07
Dec 14
50/50 Ticket Sales
SEE Y'LL
Jim McQuiggan
Meal Ticket Sales
AT THE
John Moran
Pledge
COUNTRY
Chuck O'Neil
Invocation
CLUB
John O'Sullivan
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
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. ..... by Lao Tzu
RING THE BELL - Our annual Salvation Army Kettle project, at the Tops Market commences Friday, December 8th. The schedule can be found on our WEBSITE by going the the Site Pages on the left side of the Home page. If you have not yet had an opportunity to sign-up for a time slot, contact John Moran (685-8440), or the sign-up sheet will be at this and next week’s meetings.
A great project that supports those in our community in need .... and .... to meet and greet your Skaneateles friends, while providing Service Above Self while serving your community. Check the schedule .
NOVEMBER DISTRICT 7150 NEWSLETTER
..Your District Club Events & Happenings in the News
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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NEXT WEEK
SKANEATELES ROTARY CLUB
"Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas is approaching. Our Club dinner at the Sherwood is December 14th, details and menu to be announced. Let's share our good fortune with others by bringing a new or gently used adult coat (men's or women's) to the dinner. Coats will be given to the Skaneateles Outreach the very next day to be given out on Saturday December 16th with the food baskets. The needs are:.jpg)
The Skaneateles Rotary Club’s Annual Christmas Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, December 7th, at the Skaneateles Country Club. We will begin with a Happy Hour at 6 p.m., followed by a traditional family-style turkey dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can purchased in tables of 8 and 10. You may contact 
Tim Donovan introduced our speaker Monika Salvage. Monika emigrated from Austria to the US several years ago. Monika is a marketing & communication expert. Over the past few years Monika has developed her marketing/media business by achieving solid results for her clients. During her presentation Monika demonstrated how she utilizes her communication skills to develop websites, grant applications & marketing material. Monika cited several examples of how her skills helped large & small operations improve their communications & marketing. In addition to building her business Monika is active in the Auburn Community & has served on the Auburn School Board & on several other boards.
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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. 
