General Schedule - for meetings - see notices below
LAST MEETING, Sept 19 ….by Mary Giroux
THE BEGINNING: Former President Mary led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed our guests: Julie DiBagio (Board President of The Creamery) and Mark Dengle (Creamery Board Member). ANNNOUNCEMENTS:
> Duck Dash: Dillon reminded us that volunteers are needed for the Duck Dash on Saturday, Sept 28th. Duck numbering will take place on Thursday evening, September 26th. A sign-up sheet was passed around.
> Matthews Walkathon: Bill B told us about our upcoming service project. It will take place Saturday morning, Oct 5th from 8:30 to 10:00. All you need to do is sign up and walk a two mile route with fellow club members to earn donations to the Golisano Children's Hospital. It's that easy and you can enjoy coffee and pastries at The Sherwood at the end of your walk. A handout was passed to members summarizing the event and providing instructions on how to sign up.
> Holiday Basket Dinner: Bill B provided a handout summarizing the event. It will be held at the Country Club on Thursday, December 5th. Start to think about filling a table, helping Marv by being a co-chair, helping solicit sponsors and helping with the silent auction. It "takes a club" to pull the event off!
THE PROGRAM: We were treated to a tour of The Creamery prior to dinner. Dan Bangs, Creamery docent, took us through the boat side of the museum where we saw the original Lightening among other historical boats. Julie DiBagio led us on a tour of the exhibits which tell us about Skaneateles history beginning with Native American residents from 4000 years ago. Skaneateles is the site of many industries over the years: Teasel. dairy, chairs, carriages and medical devices to name a few. The exhibits are very informative, and it is well worth a repeat visit to spend more time. After dinner Mark Dengler told us about the Skaneateles Historical Society which was founded 90 years ago in 1934. The Society is the force behind the establishment of The Creamery and is the custodian of many historic artifacts and documents. Thanks to Dan, Julie and Mark for a very informative evening! THE ENDING- Jayled us in the (Four + one) Five Way Test
BACK IN THE DAY .... by Ward
Skaneateles Sunrise Club Charter Event (2003) - The Skaneateles Evening Club approved & sponsored the formation of a local Sunrise club to give local folks, who where unable to attend an evening club, an opportunity to participate in the World of Rotary. CLICK HEREto view & enjoy some of photos of club chartering event on Oct 2, 2003 at the Welch Allyn Lodge.
Easiest Service Project Ever!
On Saturday morning, Oct 5th at 8:30, join fellow Rotarians to walk two miles and earn donations from Matthews Auto Group to Golisano Children's hospital. For every mile you walk you earn a $10 donation! It's that easy. Invite friends, neighbors and family and bring your dog too! Registration is required at matthewsautowalkathon.com before October 5th. Also, let Bill Buterbaugh know if you will be participating. Text, call or email Bill at 703-626-8575, wrbuterbaugh@gmail.com to let him know you'll be participating. The walk will end at The Sherwood with coffee and pastries. It's this easy: register, let Bill B know you'll participate, walk 2 miles and enjoy coffee and pastry!
New Facebook Page!!!
The Club has brand new Facebook + Instagram pages. You can Google Skaneateles Rotary Facebook to find it. Be sure to check it out, like it and share it with your friends!
Board of Directors Mtg Brief ... by Mary Giroux
Your Board of Directors met on September 19, 2024. The following is a brief of the discussions and actions taken:
Attendees: Jay Stith, Andy Stevens, Mary Giroux, Conner Finley, Rosemary Mondo, Ayhem Boucher and Bill Buterbaugh
President Ayham opened the meeting.
Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Financials: Jay reported on the Skaneateles Rotary Foundation accounts which are in good shape. Expenses were reviewed. The club account needs to invoice the Foundation for exchange student dinner expenses. Tax return will be filed shortly.
Worthy Causes: Duck dash sponsorship and a Books for the World pallet were approved by the Board via email. A donation toward the pickleball court project was approved by the Board.
Community Service Projects: Duck Das is Saturday September 28th with duck preparation Thursday evening, September 26th. Matthews Auto Walkathon is Saturday October 5th. Meals for poll workers is Election Day, November 5th and the Holiday Basket Dinner is Thursday December 5th. The Holiday Basket dinner needs a co-chair to assist Marv Langley and also someone to head up the sponsorship requests and silent auction. Also, a different menu is being considered for the Holiday Basket Dinner.
New Member Acquisition and Retention: Tom Harvard, friend of Ayham is a potential new member.
Facebook Page: Ayham advised that the Club’s Facebook page was taken down for an unknown reason and that a new one is being set up.
Next meeting: November 7, 2024 at The Sherwood at 5:00.
Duck Dash......Save the Date!
The annual Duck Dash at Skaneateles Creek is coming up and your help is needed. It takes place on Saturday, September 28th. Volunteers are needed on the 28th and also on Thursday, September 26th for the numbering of ducks. Pizza and drinks on the 26th! Contact Dillon at Dillon.L.Brown18@gmail.com to sign up.
Holiday Basket Dinner
Well, it's not even Halloween yet but we need to start planning for the Holiday Basket Dinner. Basic details as follows:
> Date is Thursday, December 5th
> Purpose is to raise funds for local food pantries and Skaneateles Outreach
>How it works: Invite guests to share a table of 8 or 10 at the Country Club. Meal expense is expected to be $45. Cash bar and Silent Auction. After dinner guests are invited to make a contribution to the Holiday Basket effort.
>Let Marv Langley know if you can help chair the event, organize the Silent Auction or solicit sponsors for the event.
More information to follow but we need everyone's participation and help putting this event together. It takes a Club!
Birthdays & Rotary Anniversaries!
Checkout the Birthday & Rotary Anniversary listing in the left column of this newsletter. Be sure to wish the members a "Happy Birthday" and congratulations on their years of Rotary Service.
SKANEATELES ROTARY CLUB'S
Upcoming Speakers & Events
See SPEAKERS below orCLICK HEREor on the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page. Please contact Bill Conole atconolew@gmail.comor 315-857-1260 if you have any suggestions and/or input for a potential club program.
General SRC Meeting Schedule!!
First Thursday - Dinner meeting with speaker. Meeting starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:00
Second Thursday - Optional attendance at Happy hour from 5:30 to 6:30.
Third Thursday - Dinner meeting with speaker. Meeting starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:00
Fourth Thursday - No meeting
Fifth Thursday (when applicable) - Dinner meeting with speaker. Meeting starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:00
26 W. Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY 13152 United States of America
Reg Meetings are on the 1st & 3rd Thur's of the month (and 5th Thurs if applicable). Other (even weeks) Thur's, we meet at various locations for an Happy Hour 5:00PM
Your Board of Directors met on September 19, 2024. The following is a brief of the discussions and actions taken:
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