President Bill Blessing will become Past-President Bill on January 1st, as Past-President Cheryl Silvestrini moves back as President Cheryl, due to Pres/PP Bill's relocation to Fairfax, Virginia to assume a new opportunity in his profession. . He promises to be back on Eggs-East Fathers Day, and may drop in to see us prior to that date. Bill has given us six months of excellent leadership as our club President and we will miss him and wish him best wishes as he starts his new job in his new community. ... Ward
Salvation Army Bell Ringers Thanks & Results
A great big Thanks to our many Rotarians, friends and family members who Rang the Bell for The Salvation Army at the Skaneateles TOPS Market these past few weeks. A good time greeting neighbors and friends, and most of all, satisfaction in contributing to the support of those in need in our community. Also, a large vote of thanks to John Moran and his team of Christmas Elfs for coordinating the project, one again this year.
The total contributions dropped in the bucket was $1,787.20 plus $490.16 (excess fund for the Christmas Fund Raiser, for at total of $2,277.39 to the Salvation Army this year.
Pictured, are Doug Rutan and his granddaughter, Hazel.
Dictionary & Thesaurus Project:
Annually, the Skaneateles Rotary club distributes Dictionaries to the SCD 3rd graders and Thesauruses to the 5th graders. Principal Steve Wedrick and Club President, Bill Blessing, along with Ward Vuillemot distributed 107 Thesauruses and 94 Dictionaries on Dec. 22nd. View the pictures that show show the joy and excitement of the students in the Photo Albums on our website. Lower left side of the Home Page .... orCLICK HERE
END POLIO NOW - 2015 Update
When we look back on 2015, it may well be seen as the year the tide irreversibly turned on polio. Wild poliovirus is more geographically constrained than it has been at any point in recorded history. As of 10 December 2015, 66 wild poliovirus cases have been reported from the only two remaining polio endemic countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan, compared to the 324 cases found in nine countries during the same period in 2014. - See more at: http://www.polioeradication.org/
SKANEATELES ROTARY CLUB'S PolioPlus Goal of $2,000 for the Rotary Year HAS BEEN MET, thanks to the generousity of our members and a match made by one of our members.
DUES are Due - Our Jan - Jun 2016 dues are due. Please send your $75 check to: Duane Weaver, Treasurer, Skaneateles RC, PO Box 316, Skaneateles, NY 13152
LAST WEEK:
No Meeting - Home and traveling to celebrate the Christmas Holidays
Guests - All your family and friends and you Holiday Celebration
Our 50/50 Winner - Awaiting you on Jan. 7th. 4 cards left in the bottomless deck! Yes, the Queen is still there.
Active Members - 60
Percent attendance - last week - 100% with family and friends enjoying the Holidays.
ROTARY FOUNDATION UPDATE ... and
PolioPlus CHALLENGE
Annual Giving SHARE - Goal: $6,200 YTD: $4,930 or 80%
PolioPlus - Goal: $2,000 YTD: $2,006 or 100%
The PolioPlus Challenge has been met. We are at 100% ... by Ward
THIS WEEK: 31st - No meeting. Happy New Year
NEXT MTG: Jan 7th - CNY Books for the World review & Update - Ward V.
FUTURE SPEAKERS & EVENTS: See listing below
MEETING SETUP
ASSIGNMENTS
Dec 31 - no Meeting
Jan 07
Set-up 50/50
Amy Tormey
Ticket Sales
Guido van der Ven
Pledge
Ward Vuillemot
Invocation
Chuck Williams
Be courteous & please get a replacement if you won’t be available for your assignment!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
"The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals" .... Melody Beattle
D7150, RI and Other Future Events
Jan 23, 2016 - D7150 Membership & Communications, and District Grant Seminar. No Charge. Info & Registration
OUR 2015-16 ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE
LONG TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Outbound - The 2015-16 Rotary Youth Exchange Outbound students have departed for a year as exchange students abroad. Sofia Darovskikh, to Finland, and Zach Driscoll to Germany. We wish them all the best on their "adventure of a lifetime".
Inbound - student have moved to their second host families: Vincent , from France, hosted by Jessica & Tom Wingfield, and Daniela from Chile, hosted by Shelly & Marc Strang.
SHORT TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM (STEP)
Hope Glowacki has spent a few weeks in Sicily, Italy and her host sister, Irene returned with her to Skaneateles for a few weeks.
Adrianna Marshall traveled to Thuringia, Germany and his host sister, Constanze, returned to Skaneateles for an exchange.
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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President Bill Blessing will become Past-President Bill on January 1st, as Past-President Cheryl Silvestrini moves back as President Cheryl, due to Pres/PP Bill's relocation to Fairfax, Virginia to assume a new opportunity in his profession. . He promises to be back on Eggs-East Fathers Day, and may drop in to see us prior to that date. Bill has given us six months of excellent leadership as our club President and we will miss him and wish him best wishes as he starts his new job in his new community. .jpg)
A great big Thanks to our many Rotarians, friends and family members who Rang the Bell for The Salvation Army at the Skaneateles TOPS Market these past few weeks. A good time greeting neighbors and friends, and most of all, satisfaction in contributing to the support of those in need in our community. Also, a large vote of thanks to John Moran and his team of Christmas Elfs for coordinating the project, one again this year..jpg)
When we look back on 2015, it may well be seen as the year the tide irreversibly turned on polio. Wild poliovirus is more geographically constrained than it has been at any point in recorded history. As of 10 December 2015, 66 wild poliovirus cases have been reported from the only two remaining polio endemic countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan, compared to the 324 cases found in nine countries during the same period in 2014. - See more at: .jpeg)
"The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals
