We will meet Thursday the 23rd at our normal 6:30 PM time on-line with Zoom using your cell phone, iPad or Computer (see President's Corner below).
Meeting content:
Discussion and planning of a Virtual Pancake Breakfast
Sharing of information on members and community coping with COVID-19
Date & Content of Next Meeting
Skaneateles Rotary Club members will receive a few days prior to the meeting an email with a link and information as to how to access the meeting.
PRESIDENTS' CORNER... by Pres., Mary
Dear Fellow Club Members,
We had a good turnout for last evening's Zoom meeting and are planning another one for next week (April 23), Lori Ruhlman won the prize for the farthest attendee. Gard and Tyler Lorey won the prize for multi generational attendees and Dave Lee won the prize for the most enticing background.
We discussed the cancellation of the pancake breakfast and what we can do to make up lost revenue. The idea of selling tickets for a virtual breakfast was discussed and everyone agreed that was worth pursuing. We will be letting the community know about the cancellation in a few weeks so we should start to form a plan. It is on the agenda for next week's meeting.
We also discussed a grant to the CNY Community foundation's COVID 19 Community Support Fund which would be matched on a dollar for dollar basis by the Syracuse Rotary Club. Members agreed that it should be done and the proposal has been sent to Board members for approval, which was accomplished via email subsequent to the meeting (BOD Approved).
For those of you that are receiving the federal relief check you may want to consider a donation to a charity that is in need at this time. Our fellow club member, Karen Price, is another thought. Karen has begun treatments. She most sincerely appreciates all the help she has received so far. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She has done so much for the youth of our community and our club.
And YES, we will have another Zoom meeting next week Time is 6:30 so please keep an eye out for the email with the link to the meeting. We talked about programs for future meetings and our esteemed program director Bill Conole will be working on that.
So, please stay safe and til we meet again...…... Mary
LAST WEEK - Apr 16, 2020... by Ward
GUESTS: Dot Coye & Anne McElroy
THE ANNOUNCEMENTSby co-President Mary
Mary welcomed - all to our first Zoom general meeting.
Board Meeting - Mary noted that the BODs met on the 9th, via Zoom. and the minutes are available on the website and a brief was published of that meeting in last week's Skantarian.
2020 Father's Day Pancake Breakfast Canceled - however, there is concessions that we could put together a virtual pancake breakfast. (see Mary's message above. It will be the main topic of this week's virtual meeting.
Baltimore Woods - Dale announced virtual programing is available on their website. (see article and link below)
COVID-19 - Emergency Fund (matching) [see Mary's message above]
Matching Grant - Dale updated us on the progress of the proposed District matching grant with three clubs patterning with us to date.
Alternate Fund Raising - suggestion were discussed. To be continued at subsequent meeting.
Membership/Attendance: - 49 Active members - 19 attending (a few Zooming in from afar)
Joint Statement from Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International
Woven through the fabric of virtually every community on earth, service clubs of Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International are working safely and diligently to maintain connections with each other and our neighbors so that we can cope with and overcome the effects of COVID-19. We are leveraging the strength of our combined networks of 3.2 million members to provide comfort and hope to those feeling the effects of isolation and fear. And we are focusing our collective skills, resources and ideas to support frontline health workers and first responders as they battle this disease and save lives. In these times of uncertainty, your local service clubs remain committed to meeting the challenge of finding innovative ways to take action together to help communities around the globe heal and thrive – and become more united than ever.
...... info provided by Rotarian Dale & Stacy Drake
The staff at Baltimore Woods has created new virtual contact and activities to keep the local community connected to nature. They have added lots of interesting videos and link for all ages, whether you are spending more time indoors, outdoors, or both. There is a new "Ask a Naturalist" Q&A section.
CLICK HERE to access Nature in Your Hands ... at Home
ROTARY MONITORS
THE GLOBAL CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
Readhow Rotary is responding to the impact of the global COVID-19 crisis. We are closely monitoring updates and recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure the safest and most appropriate actions are taken by and for our members and communities they service.
Consider giving to the Disaster Response Fund to help Rotary clubs lead disaster recovery efforts, including projects related to COVID-19.
While life is very unpredictable at this very moment, one thing remains constant, Rotarians are a part of a global family that supports each other and remains connected. CLICK HEREto access and read an important message from Edina Mehovic, Annual Gifts Officer at The Rotary Foundation.
Town of Skaneateles Resources
The Town of Skaneateles has released information for the community which includes resources, links and contacts.
The Skaneateles Central School District, in conjunction with support from our community members, the Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry, and Skaneateles Outreach, is offering meals to anyone who needs them in the difficult weeks ahead. Breakfast and lunch are available to any family, regardless of income, who needs assistance at this time.
Our kitchen will be open to prepare meals for our community over the next few weeks. You do not need to have children in the school system, and you do not need submit any financial paperwork. These are unsettling times, and we, along with the generous support of our community, will be extending our table to all of our families.
CLICK HERE to access the Skanschools.org and the full article.
District 7150, Rotary & Other Events.
CLICK HEREfor quick access to the D7150 Calendar of other district club's events.
Jun 6 - 10, 2020 - RI Convention 2020 CANCELED
Oct 17, 2020 -D7150 Conference- Holiday Inn Conference Center Hotel, Liverpool, NY
DISTRICT 7150
April 2020 NEWSLETTER
CLICK HERE to access and read the April 2020 edition of the District 7150 newsletter, and discover all the many Rotary events and happenings within our CNY Rotary clubs.
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 ~
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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April 23, 2020 
Mary welcomed - all to our first Zoom general meeting.
The staff at Baltimore Woods has created new virtual contact and activities to keep the local community connected to nature. They have added lots of interesting videos and link for all ages, whether you are spending more time indoors, outdoors, or both. There is a new "Ask a Naturalist" Q&A section.
Read
While life is very unpredictable at this very moment, one thing remains constant, Rotarians are a part of a global family that supports each other and remains connected. 
Town of Skaneateles Resources
DISTRICT 7150
Rotary District 7150 Conference
