President Dave opened the meeting with pledge to our flag and by welcomed members & guest.
President Dave reminded us of the Social Distancing event next week. (see notice below)
The Programs:
New Member Inductions - Tyler Lorey induction of two members into our club. Alec Oiescki, a first time Rotarian and Doug Hill, a past member of our club & past member & president of the Sunrise club with 13yrs of previous Rotary service. Both were warmly welcomed and will be presented their membership plaques and materials at the social-distancing club meeting next week and the American Legion (see notice below). Guest, Janet Joslyn, District Membership Chair, congratulated the club for inducting nine new members over the past 15 months.
Classification talk - Terry McCormick, using an excellent PowerPoint presentation to share with us his life, career in medical apparatus sales and previous Rotary experiences, while highlighting his education and professional history, as well as his passions, hobbies and family. He noted that of all the places he has lived over the years, he considers Skaneateles as is 'home of choice'. If you missed Terry's presentation, or like to review it, CLICK HERE to see the PowerPoint slides in pdf format.
Community Service Project Ideas- Jay Stith, Comm Service/Fund Raising chair let a 'brainstorming' session to generate new ideas for club projects. (see Jay's notes and plea for ideas below)
The Endings:
Chatiquette - Prez Dave urged participant to review accepted behavior during on-line meetings. CLICK HERE to view tips on on-line Chatiquette.
Next Week reminder - Prez Dave thanked all for their participation and reminded us of the Social Distancing event next week. (see notice below)
Closing - Alec Oiescki led the membership in reciting the 4-Way Test
Christmas Basket Fundraiser ideas ... by Jay
The Christmas Basket Dinner is our big fundraiser during the holiday season. Similar to the Pancake Breakfast, Covid has put the event, as traditionally held, in jeopardy. With that in mind, we are actively looking for ways to hold a modified version of the event and potentially add another event earlier in the fall to ensure we are able to give our normal amount of money to excellent causes. If anyone has any ideas for ways to hold a modified Christmas Basket Dinner and/or other fundraising events please reach out to Jay Stith (email –jstith@healthstrategyassoc.com or cell - 315-209-0753).
The club had a brainstorming session at our recent meeting on Thursday. Numerous members mentioned interesting ideas worth evaluation. Ideas included:
Holding a Christmas Basket Dinner just not at the Country Club – members would host people at their house for a dinner rather than at the Country Club. Guests would hopefully donate as they would to raise money.
Moving the Christmas Basket Dinner forward to either Sept/Oct, smoking turkeys, and holding the event outdoors.
Holding an event at the Skaneateles Brewery that combines drinks from the Brewery and possibly some sort of BBQ dinner sale. The money would be raised from either tips on drinks purchases or a surcharge on each beer as well as on the BBQ dinners.
A shred day where we would shred items for the community for a fee.
Social Distancing, New Member Welcome Dinner:
The Skaneateles Rotary Club is holding a Social Distancing meeting on, Thursday,Aug. 27th, 6:30 PM, on the lawns of the American Legion. Social distancing and other phase-3 COVID guidelines are in order. The communication related to these guidelines are below.
Meal Boxed Dinner Choices are (you must order in advance [see below])
Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Relish o Stretch Bread
Shrimp and Lobster Roll
Grilled Chicken and Spinach Salad
Cost: $15 Contact Ed Evans, by no later than Noon, Tuesday, AUGUST 25th, with your selection. Contact info: eae3972@aol.com or; cell phone text - or - call: 425-503-9044
NOTE:If you do not receive a confirmation of your order from Ed, he has NOT received the order.
Attendees:Members and invited guests only.
Entertainment: Music and song by locally well known (Byron) Chairs: - Do bring your own lawn chair if you do not wish to set at tables with others, to maintain your personal social distancing. Do No bring your own bottle: (Bar drinks will be available) Clean Up: Please plan to stick around following the event for cleanup, etc.
Guidelines: - Per New York State guidelines for Phase 3 opening:
Anytime someone goes to the bathroom, bar, smoke break they need a mask on.
Bars and restaurants will be limited to 50 percent capacity.
Patrons sitting at the same table must be in the same party, which will be limited to 10 people total.
Tables indoors and outdoors will be separated by six feet.
Attendees must wear a mask, unless seated at a table.
Rotary and its GPEI Partners Celebrate
a Monumental Achievement
The World Health Organization (WHO) on August 25 announced that transmission of the wild poliovirus has officially been stopped in all 47 countries of its African region. This a a historical and vital step toward global eradication of polio, which is Rotary's top priority.
After decades if hard won gain in the region, Rotary and its partners in the (GPEI) - WHO, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the vaccine alliance - are proclaiming the milestone an achievement in public health. They offer it as proof that strong commitment, coordination and perseverance can rid the world of polio.
Ward attended the ClubRunner two day virtual seminar (Thurs & Fri), which was outstanding with numerous new enhancements and ideas. ClubRunner is the platform we use for our club data, newsletter, emails & website. Ward will review some of the highlights with our officers and directors at the next BOD meeting, and will make some suggestions on how we can better utilize the platform to manage our clubs growth and fund raising. Some of the new and enhanced highlights are:
Membership dues management
Fund Raising management and collection
New member welcome memos and management
Mobil app for member information
Fresh ideas to enhance & better utilize our website and social media
and much more
Twas insightful & exciting and Ward can't what to share and implement portions of what he learned.
Rotary Leadership Institute .... by Ward
At the Rotary Leadership Institute Northeastern America, RLINEA, virtual annual meeting this Saturday (8/15) two of our District 7150 PDG's were elected to key positions.
PDG Deb Glisson is the newly elected Exec-Dir and PDG Jerry Gortner is to Chair next year. Jerry is assuming the position of V-Chair of the Northern regions this year. They both have been district and regional leaders in RLINEA of the past years, and we looking forward to their continued leadership and we move ahead in these difficult times.
Of note; RLINEA will only offer virtual on-line sessions during the coming years due to the COVID issues. The first of these sessions will be offered in our district early this Fall. More information and details to follow as the logistics and procedures become available.
DISTRICT 7150
July 2020 NEWSLETTER
New & Fun
CLICK HERE to access and read the July 2020 edition of the District 7150 newsletter, and discover all the many Rotary events and happenings within our CNY Rotary clubs.
2020 District 7150 Conference
Save the Date - October 17th, 2020
DG Cheryl has informed us that the previously planned 2020 District 7150 Conference for this Fall has been will be a virtual on-line event due to the COVID-19 challenges. It will occur on October 17th and the virtual venue and details will be available soon.
District 7150, Rotary & Other Events.
CLICK HERE for quick access to the D7150 Calendar of other district club's events.
Sep 17, 2020 - DG Cheryl Matt official visit to SRC via Zoom .. TBC
Oct 17, 2020 -D7150 Conference - Virtual - Information on a virtual venue to be announced.
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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Membership/Attendance: - 51 Active members - 16 attending.
New Member Inductions - Tyler Lorey induction of two members into our club. Alec Oiescki, a first time Rotarian and Doug Hill, a past member of our club & past member & president of the Sunrise club with 13yrs of previous Rotary service. Both were warmly welcomed and will be presented their membership plaques and materials at the social-distancing club meeting next week and the American Legion (see notice below). Guest, Janet Joslyn, District Membership Chair, congratulated the club for inducting nine new members over the past 15 months.
The Christmas Basket Dinner is our big fundraiser during the holiday season. Similar to the Pancake Breakfast, Covid has put the event, as traditionally held, in jeopardy. With that in mind, we are actively looking for ways to hold a modified version of the event and potentially add another event earlier in the fall to ensure we are able to give our normal amount of money to excellent causes. If anyone has any ideas for ways to hold a modified Christmas Basket Dinner and/or other fundraising events please reach out to Jay Stith (email –
The Skaneateles Rotary Club is holding a Social Distancing meeting on, Thursday, Aug. 27th, 6:30 PM, on the lawns of the American Legion. Social distancing and other phase-3 COVID guidelines are in order. The communication related to these guidelines are below.
Ward attended the ClubRunner two day virtual seminar (Thurs & Fri), which was outstanding with numerous new enhancements and ideas. ClubRunner is the platform we use for our club data, newsletter, emails & website. Ward will review some of the highlights with our officers and directors at the next BOD meeting, and will make some suggestions on how we can better utilize the platform to manage our clubs growth and fund raising. Some of the new and enhanced highlights are:
At the Rotary Leadership Institute Northeastern America, RLINEA, virtual annual meeting this Saturday (8/15) two of our District 7150 PDG's were elected to key positions. 
Of note; RLINEA will only offer virtual on-line sessions during the coming years due to the COVID issues. The first of these sessions will be offered in our district early this Fall. More information and details to follow as the logistics and procedures become available.
DISTRICT 7150
