THIS WEEK -Jill Tietjen - Author & Speaker - Past President BOD National Women's Hall of Fame. To read Jill's bio, CLICK HERE
PRESIDENT'S CORNER ... by Prez Bill
Greetings, Skantarians! A great meeting this past week; we voted on our new PE, Mary Giroux (congratulations!), awarded the final prizes in our fundraiser (thanks again to PP Cheryl Silvestrini!), and kicked off plans for our Christmas gala (thank you, PP Jack Hyatt). This coming week we will have a fundraising focus for polio eradication and enjoy an acclaimed speaker (thank you, Amy Tormey). To recap one item from the meeting - we are short two Board members, a VP and a Fundraising Chair. I would like everyone to reflect on their ability to serve and step forward on behalf of the Club if they can help fill the gap.
MEETING SETUP & ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
Oct 20
Oct 27
50/50 Ticket Sales
Al Coates
Kathy Crelot
Meal Ticket Sales
Bill Conole
Dale Drake
Pledge
Rob Cooper
Jack Emmer
Invocation
Robin Cooper
Mary Giroux
Meal & 50/50 sales folks should arrive and setup 20 minutes early
Please find a replacement if you are unable will not be present for your assignment!
CLICK HEREto see 50/50 & Meal Ticket Sales duties and instructions
ENDING POILIO IN NIGERIA: The Fight Continues
Whenever a disease is close to eradication, there is always the chance it may fight back. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened this July in Nigeria, when three cases of polio were reported in Borno State. Never one to back down from a challenge though, Rotary members are, once again, on the front lines, working side-by-side with the Nigerian government and our Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners to conduct emergency vaccination campaigns in Nigeria and neighboring countries to stop the disease from spreading.
Outbreaks like this serve as a reminder that every country needs to remain vigilant against polio by strengthening disease surveillance systems and vaccinating every child. We have beaten polio in this part of the world before and we are confident we can -- and will -- do it again.
Skaneateles Rotary Club's Happy-Dollars are to be donated to The Rotary Foundation's Polio Eradication efforts. So ... BE HAPPY, DIG DEEP, and GIVE GENEROUSLY. Also, as an extra bonus, any contribution of $50 or more will get you a one of a kind, hand crafted Wine-Stopper donated by PDG Ward.
Haunted Hallways Returns with a twist...by Karen Price
This year Haunted Hallways is at the HIGH SCHOOL that will be transformed. Cider and donuts will be served again by the Skaneateles Rotary Club and Interacters and volunteers will utilize the Courtyard and Science wing to thrill our tricker or treaters.
Cider and donuts in the Upper Commons. The decision to move Haunted Hallways came down to convenience and giving our transformers more precious time to decorate.
A group of energetic Interacters voted unanimously to bring Haunted Hallways back to our community. So on Halloween night Oct 31st 6-8 come to the HIGH SCHOOL and see the transformation on our spookiest night of the year. Numerous preparations being made to redirect the crowd to the Upper Commons at the HIGH SCHOOL. Hold on tight, "We're Back"!!!!
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BENEFIT... by Jack Hyatt
The Skaneateles Rotary Christmas Holiday benefit will be held Thursday December 1st at the Skaneateles Country Club. Tickets are now available from Amy Tormey for tables of 8 or 10 at $25.00 each. You may obtain your tickets at our weekly club meetings and may reserve ahead by contacting Amy at tormeyesl@verizon.net
LAST WEEK: .... by Bill Conole
ANNOUNCEMENTS- President Bill briefly reviewed some of the major topics discussed in the board meeting. (see full summary below)
RYLA - This year our club plans to sponsor two RYLA students; one from BOCES & one from SCHS.
Christmas Fund Raising Dinner - Prez Bill encouraged our Christmas Fundraising Committee to start gearing up for December 1st dinner in the SCC. Jack Hyatt & Amy Tormey have tickets for his event & will start distributing them to our members so they can sell them. (see notice below)
Next Week's Speaker - Amy Tormey reminded everyone that plans are all set for next week's speaker, the highly acclaimed author Jill Tietjen. Amy has the entire west dinning room reserved for this gala dinner.
Halloween Festivities - President Bill announced that our club will again support the Halloween Festivities in the High School on Monday October 31st. Brad, Steve Schwartz & Cheryl are coordinating Rotary's participation for this Halloween Party.
Club 200 - President Bill saluted Cheryl for raising $1200 for the club by initiating & coordinating our successful.
Polio Eradication - Bill Butterbaugh reminded everyone to contribute to Polio Plus. Memebers who contribute $50 or more receive a decorative wine stopper handcrafted by Ward Vuillemot.
PROGRAM - Bill Conole opened his presentation by announcing that our 2016 Veterans Day Dinner will be held on Wednesday November 9th in the beautifully remodeled Hotel Syracuse. Bill thanked our Rotary Club members for their support of Honor Flight Syracuse & our two successful Veterans Day Dinner in 2014 & 2015. These two dinners raised $100,000 for Honor Flight. Bill mentioned that over the past year our Veterans Day Committee became a 501 c-3 charitable organization. As part of that process our committee was renamed the CNY Veteran Recognition Foundation. The intent of moving the dinner to the Hotel Syracuse is to underscore hat we want this dinner to serve CNY. This year we are honored to have Dr Mike Haynie as our Keynote Speaker. Dr Haynie is responsible for Veteran & Military Affairs. Bill encouraged Rotarians to again support our veterans by joining us at the new Marriott Syracuse Downtown on November 9th for this important & memorable.
50/50 Winner - Charlie McElroy
200 Club Raffle - Final two winners. -2nd Prize; $250--inho Suh, Lee Bennett's son in law. -- Grand Prize; $750 -- Dana Coye who graciously offer to donate a portion of his winnings to our Rotary Foundation.
Rotarians in Attendance & Percent: 26 @ 48%
Active Members - 59
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Summary Notes of Sept 13, 2016 Meeting... by Ward
Your Board of Directors met last week and the following is a summary of discussions points and resolutions.
2017 Rotary 315 advert - The board approve the expenditure to place an advertisement in the D7150 315 booklet.
Celebrate World Polio Day 14, October - Members are urged to contribute to Rotary's Polio Eradication fund to celebrate the near-completetion of the Polio virus in our world "We Are Almost There. A dedicated collection will be made at the 10/20 (next), meeting.
Mary Giroux was accepted as the Board's nominee as President Elect. Was voted upon and approved by the general membership and the Subsequent club meeting.
Open Officer & Director positions are: VP and two Directors with term ending June 2018. Everyone is urged to consider serving.
Membership - Mary Popovish's and Guido Van der Ven's resignations were accepted with regrets.
200 Club winning; 1099's - It was announced the the club's foundation will issue 1099's for any winning of $600 or more.
Halloween Cider & Donuts - annual event was approved to compliment the Interact Club's Haunted Hallways on Oct. 31st. Volunteers needed for both cider donuts and Haunted Hallways. We have, subsequent to our meeting,discovered that Haunted Hallways venue will be at the HS; therefore, SRC cider & donuts will be distributed at the HS vs State St. this year.
Adopt a Highway - Roy MacDonald is working with the NYS HywDept to make this happen.(more to come on this)
RYLA - It was proposed and approved to sponsor two high school student to RYLA next July. One for the Skaneateles High School, and one from the Cayuga County BOCES student body.
Dictionary / Thesaurus project - Ward reported that materials are in and book name inserts are in the school principle and Superintendent signature cycle. Date of distribution to 3rd and 5th grades to be announced soon.
Rotary Leadership Institute - Resolution passed to reimburse members the registration fee to those members attending.
Future Programs - reviewed by PP Bill Conole.
SCC Christmas Fund Raiser - Needs to be address and Guido was chair and has resigned. Subsequent to this meeting it as discovered that tickets and tales for the event are now available. Jack Hyatt is the point of contact.
Meeting - November 10 meeting will be held at Johnny Angels
Next BOD Meeting - November 17th.
ROTARY DISTRICT 7150 NEWSLETTER
Check ouT the October issue of the Rotary District 7150 Newsletter. I contains tons of information on District and Clubs' events and happenings. It can be accessed from the District's website at http://rotary7150.org or a direct link by CLICKING HERE.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
On Success - "In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can."... Niko Kazantzakis
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & SPEAKERS
See SPEAKERS below orCLICKon the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page.
D7150, RI & OTHER EVENTS
Oct 24, 2016 - World Polio Day
Oct 29, 2016 - Rotary Leadership Institute - Canandaigua Inn on the Lake, Canandaigua, NY-Info & Registration link
Dec 06, 2016 - 91st Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner - Keynote Speaker; John Germ, RI President.Information link
Jan 17th, 2017 - Membership & Grants Management Seminar, Location to be announced
April 21-23, 2017 - D7150 Conference, at Gideon Putnam, Saratoga, NY - Info & Registration link
June 10-14, 2017 - RI International Convention, in Atlanta GA - Info & Registration link
OUR ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE 2016-17
LONG TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Outbound- Emma Bohrer, to Japan & Emily Norris, to Italy & Chloe Strang to the Netherlands
Inbound - Josep Toro from Spain, hosted by Connie Bohrer and Family; Benjamin Mitterlehner from Austria, hosted by Julie and Steven Hartnett & Elisa Riaud from France, hosted by Michelle and Daniel Senn
SHORT TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM (STEP)
Amelia Huba is traveling to Koeflach, Austria in July and return with her host sister, Alexandra Menses, in August.
Once on the page, simply following the instructions. Over 34,000 Rotary Clubs in the world. A great way to meet folks in the area, experience Rotary in a different environment, and expand your friendships. by .... Ward
MAKE UPS: Remember to report your “make ups” to David Piper ASAP. You can email him at piper97j@yahoo.com It is important to report the date, To learn more on make-ups and procedures, visit: CLICK HERE
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Whenever a disease is close to eradication, there is always the chance it may fight back. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened this July in Nigeria, when three cases of polio were reported in Borno State. Never one to back down from a challenge though, 
This year Haunted Hallways is at the HIGH SCHOOL that will be transformed. Cider and donuts will be served again by the Skaneateles Rotary Club and Interacters and volunteers will utilize the Courtyard and Science wing to thrill our tricker or treaters.
The Skaneateles Rotary Christmas Holiday benefit will be held Thursday December 1st at the Skaneateles Country Club. Tickets are now available from Amy Tormey for tables of 8 or 10 at $25.00 each. You may obtain your tickets at our weekly club meetings and may reserve ahead by contacting Amy at 
