Rotary International President-elect Holger Knaack is encouraging Rotarians to seize the many opportunities Rotary offers to enrich their lives and the communities they serve. Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany, revealed the 2020-21 presidential theme, Rotary Opens Opportunities, to incoming district governors at the Rotary International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA, on 20 January. Rotary isn’t just a club for people to join, but rather “an invitation to endless opportunities,” said Knaack, who becomes president on 1 July. He emphasized that Rotary creates pathways for members to improve their lives and the lives of those they help through service projects. “We believe that our acts of service, big and small, create opportunities for people who need our help,” Knaack said. He added that Rotary creates leadership opportunities and gives members the chance to travel the world to put their service ideas into action and make lifelong connections. “Everything we do opens another opportunity for someone, somewhere,” said Knaack.
“We need to stop thinking of new members as people we can mark down as statistics and then forget about,” Knaack said. “Every new member changes us a little bit. That person brings a new perspective, new experiences. We need to embrace this constant renewal. We will grow stronger as we learn from new members.”
50/50 sales folks should arrive for setup 20 minutes early
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LAST WEEK - Jan 23rd, 2020 ... by Cheryl Silvestrini
Announcements:
Our first Tuesday Happy Hour was a big success. Many thanks to Bill Buterbaugh and Ed Evans for a great evening at the Blue Goose. A good turnout of 11 Rotarians + 2 spouses + 2 guests.
Upcoming service projects were discussed: Winterfest and Klondike Derby.
Annual Valentine’s Dinner on 2/13. Please RSVP by 2/4.
Paul Harris Fellow and Major Donor presentations are scheduled for next week. Members are encouraged to attend this special meeting as several members will be formally recognized for their generous support.
President Giroux read thank you letters for contributions made to the Skaneateles Food Pantry, as well as the Salt City Market.
Super Saturday Membership Training - (see notice below)
Newsletter Readers Drawing - Ward announced a new contest that will encourage members to read the newsletter. Look for link to email Ward, when you find it.
Program: Central New York Land Trust - Albert Joerger, Exec Director
Bill Conole introduced the evening’s speaker, Albert Joerger, Executive Director of the Central New York Land Trust. Albert said their mission is to promote clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. They have 46 preserves and 140 volunteers. Their programs include land protection, land stewardships, education, and outreach. He invited members to attend the Summer Solstice Garden Tour on June 20th
Winterfest 2020 - 15 of our member volunteers braved the rain, sleet and snow to assist the SunRise Rotary club with their annual Winterfest on the 24th & 25th. Let's hear it for Rotarian cooperative volunteerism!
50/50 - Won by Chuck Williams, but the Queen still hides in the deck.
Reader's Drawing -Click Hereto enter the drawing for a hand-crafted Pocket-Box from Ward's workshop.
Membership/Attendance: 49 Active members with 19 attending @ 39%
BSA Klondike Derby Lunch .... Saturday, Feb. 1st
Divid Lee is chairing the BSA Klondike Derby lunch to be supplied by The Skaneateles Rotary members using our Pancake Breakfast equipment at the Allyn Pavilion. Volunteers are needed to bring over and setup the grill and equipment from his barn, and to prepare and service the "grilled cheese & tomato soup" lunch to about 200 Boy Scouts and leaders.
Grill transport & setup volunteers will be needed at 9:30 AM and cooks & servers about 10:00 AM & 12:00 Noon. Contact David at by email at: Dave@dleeco.com or call at: (315) 345-8418 to volunteer and for specifics.
DISTRICT 7150
JANUARY 2020 NEWSLETTER
CLICK HERE to access and read the JANUARY 2020 edition of the District 7150 newsletter, and discover all the many Rotary events and happenings within our CNY Rotary clubs.
On February 8th, District 7150 is hosting a "Super Saturday" event at VVS High School, Vernon NY. The event will include training sessions for all Rotarians and Pre-PETS for our incoming club presidents. District grant training and resources will be included.
Breakfast will be offered free of charge from 7:30 to 8:30 followed by the training beginning at 8:30.
2020-21 Club Officers, Board Members & Committee Chairs are encouraged to attend the event so that they can become familiar with the available District training and resource opportunities, and the plans for the upcoming Rotary year.
You can register through the District website.CLICK HERE
Dist. 7250 ROTARY FOUNDATION GALA
Enjoy an evening of fellowship with Rotarians from around the district. There will be a silent auction to support The Foundation and Rotary Foundation awards from 2018-2019 will be awarded. .... and .....Enjoy dinner with "Rotary"
HOW TO REGISTER: On-line, D7150 website.CLICK HEREfor the direct link.
Rotary District 7150 Conference
Save the Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2020
Join us in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the United Nations with fellow Rotarians and the international community here in CNY.
Visit the historic village of Liverpool, which was founded on the salt industry and willow weaving.
Holiday Inn Syracuse-Liverpool, 441 Electronics Pkwy, Liverpool, NY
~ More Information to follow ~
District 7150, Rotary & Other Events.
CLICK HEREfor quick access to the D7150 Calendar of other district club's events.
Feb 1, 2020 -BSA Klondike Derby- Allyn Pavilion, Austin Park, Skaneateles.
Feb 8, 2020 -Super Saturday Rotary Training (replaces pre-PETS) for PresElect., Sec., Treas, RF Chair, Mbr Chair and PR Chair - VVS High School, Verona - CLICK HEREfor Registration & information
Mar 13-14th, 2020 - MultiDistrict President Elect Training- CLICK HEREfor Registration & information
Jun 6 - 10, 2020 - RI Convention 2020 in Honolulu Hawaii -CLICK HERE for information
Oct 17, 2020 -D7150 Conference- Holiday Inn Conference Center Hotel, Liverpool, NY
Our Rotary YE Students - 2019-20
LONG TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Outbound-
Shane Rutledge - to Belgium
Eva Lombardi - to Taiwan
Inbound -
Simon Hess -from Switzerland - Hosted by: Ian& Kary Raddant
Amira Aguilar - from Mexico - Hosted by: Tom & Pat Benedict
SHORT TERM EXCHANGE (summer) PROGRAM (STEP)
Lily Arias - traveling to Santander, Spain (Marina ,host sister) Grace Bailey - traveling to Treviso, Italy (Alice, host sister) Ashlen Rossi - traveling to Torreviega, Spain (Valentina, host sister)
REPORTING A MAKE-UP
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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