General Schedule - for meetings - see notices below
Hat's Off to our Chefs!
We enjoyed "Italian Night" with dinner prepared by Chefs Ed and Bill. Home baked cookies made by Corey were enjoyed by all. Thanks Ed, Bill and Corey!!!!
Clams and Corn Time
It's that time of year again! The Sons of the Legion need our help at the Firemen's Field Days serving clams and corn. We need two people per time slot. One-hour slots that need to be filled are:
Saturday (August 30) - 3:00 to 4:00
7:00 to 8:00
Sunday (August 31) - 2:00 to 3:00
3:00 to 4:00
4:00 to 5:00
If you can cover one of these slots please call or text Bill Buterbaugh at 703-626-8575.
Front Desk Duty!!!
Chad and Chuck O are the scheduled front desk members for our next club meeting on August 21. Remember that if you will not be able to attend the meeting you are scheduled for it is your responsibility to find a replacement.
Last Meeting: August 7, 2025
The Beginning: Andy led us in the Pledge and welcomed our guests: Mike Hill and Peter Georgianna (speakers from Odyssey of the Mind) and Connor O'Toole (Jay's friend).
Announcements:
Andy thanked everyone for cereal donations to the Food Pantry. Donations are much appreciated and help to reduce the Food Pantry's expenses.
Happy Hour next week at the Legion hosted by Larry and Doug. Stop by and bring a friend!
Jay updated us on the Youth Exchange program. Clara, our incoming student from Denmark arrives in two weeks. Also, Jay and Pam need some help from club members. Students need to be transported to various District events. If you can help with this, please contact Jay at jstith@healthstrategyassoc.com
Jay updated us on the Duck Dash. On August 31 the Duck (our very own Joe Bianculli) and Duck Dash friends will march in the Labor Day parade. You are all invited to join the group. T-shirts and candy to throw will be provided. Also, save the dates: September 25 in the evening for numbering of the ducks and September 27 for the Duck Dash event.
Packing unsold books from the library book sale is planned for Tuesday August 19 at 5:00. If you can help let Mary know at mfgiroux0614@gmail.com Many hands make light work and with lots of members helping it won't take long!
Bill B passed a sign-up sheet for Clams and Corn at the Firemen's Field Days. See separate article for details.
The Program: Mike Hill told us about the Odyssey of the Mind program. Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving program where teams of students work together to solve problems ranging from building structures to performing theatre pieces. The Skaneateles program is now managed by the Presbyterian Church. There will be 5 to 7 teams this year with participating students ranging from 3rd grade through Middle School. All students are welcome to participate regardless of abilities. Teams are assigned a problem to solve and learn spontaneous problem solving and collaboration skills in the process. Each team is under the supervision of two adult coaches. However, the coaches do not participate in the problem solving, that's the job of the team members. There are costs associated with the program and no child is turned away because of financial circumstances. The program budget is in the range of $6000 to $8000 for the upcoming year. Additional costs will apply for any team that is chosen to go to the world competition. Funds are raised by the Presbyterian Church through community events, business support and individual contributors. Thanks to Dave Lee for arranging this program.
50-50: Brad Wilson was the happy winner of the 50-50 but alas, did not draw the Queen of Hearts. The pot stands at more than $125 and there are only 40 cards left to draw from!
Five Way Test: The meeting ended with the Five Way Test.
The Skaneateles Food Pantry can use some help! One of the items the Pantry always needs is breakfast cereal so we're asking that members bring a box of cereal to each club meeting. It's an item that flies off the shelves each week so your help with this would be greatly appreciated. And, thanks to club members for this week's donations which stocked the shelves!
President Lizzy Martin sent a message saying the main CNY Rotary Facebook page was shut down by Facebook so everything has been moved to a new group called CNY Rotary News Network. Please check out the new facebook page! This is where everything from the news network, leadership team, and events are shared.
New Facebook Page!!!
The Club has brand new Facebook + Instagram pages. You can Google Skaneateles Rotary Facebook to find it. Be sure to check it out, like it and share it with your friends!
Birthdays & Rotary Anniversaries!
Checkout the Birthday & Rotary Anniversary listing in the left column of this newsletter. Be sure to wish the members a "Happy Birthday" and congratulations on their years of Rotary Service.
SKANEATELES ROTARY CLUB'S
Upcoming Speakers & Events
See SPEAKERS below orCLICK HEREor on the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page. Please contact Bill Conole atconolew@gmail.comor 315-857-1260 if you have any suggestions and/or input for a potential club program.
General SRC Meeting Schedule!!
First Thursday - Dinner meeting with speaker. Meeting starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:00
Second Thursday - Optional attendance at Happy hour from 5:30 to 6:30.
Third Thursday - Dinner meeting with speaker. Meeting starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:00
Fourth Thursday - No meeting
Fifth Thursday (when applicable) - Dinner meeting with speaker. Meeting starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:00
26 W. Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY 13152 United States of America
Regular meetings are on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays at the Sherwood Inn or American Legion.
Happy Hour is held at the Skaneateles American Legion on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 5PM.
Check the website for exact locations and times.
One-hour slots that need to be filled are:
The program budget is in the range of $6000 to $8000 for the upcoming year. Additional costs will apply for any team that is chosen to go to the world competition. Funds are raised by the Presbyterian Church through community events, business support and individual contributors. Thanks to Dave Lee for arranging this program.
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