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Members to Keep in Your Thoughts
Ralph Jurgensen - Hospitalized & Improving
Rotarian Ralph Jurgensen has been admitted to the Auburn Hospital Wednesday with pneumonia I understand he is improving. We will pass on updates as we receive them. Pease keep him in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
David Piper - Cards & a Cheery Hello
Our good friend and fellow Rotarian Dave Piper has been recuperating from a fall at the Elderwood in Liverpool for some time. If you would like to send him a cheery "Hello" you can mail it to his home and Kay will make sure that he gets it. Dave's home address is: 97 Jordan St., Skaneateles 13152.
LAST WEEK - Sept 17, 2020... by Bill Conole
Membership/Attendance: - 51 Active members - 18 attending
Guest: DG Cheryl Matt & PDG Randy Wilson
THE BEGINNINGS
> President Dave Lee welcomed everyone to the zoom meeting.
> Pledge led by Dave
THE PROGRAM: DG Cheryl Matt
District Governor (DG) Cheryl Matt: Bill Conole introduced DG Cheryl Matt by praising her 26 years of Rotary leadership & service. DG Cheryl outlined her goals & aspirations for the coming Rotary Year. Cheryl noted that all Rotary Clubs are different. Today clubs are encouraged to serve their communities in their own ways. Cheryl encouraged clubs to grow by reaching out to their communities & by inviting people to Rotary meetings.CLICK HERE to view the slides DG Cheryl used.
District Conference - DG Cheryl announced that the District Conference this Fall will be a virtual on-line event due to the COVID. It will occur on October 17th. Members can zoom into the many interesting conferences. There will even be a festive on-line party. A conference Venue will soon be published.
Rotary International President (RIP) - DG Cheryl announced that our new RI President is Holger Knaack. Holger is the 1st RI President from Germany. RIP Holger advocates that Rotary Clubs must focus on increasing the number of female members & transitioning Rotaractors into Rotarians. DG Cheryl agrees with RIP Holger & encourages all of our District clubs to seek out opportunities for growth.
Visibility of Rotary - DG Cheryl wants clubs to become more transformative. To do this clubs must become more visible in their communities. Clubs must publicize the good things they are doing to attract new members. In response to a question Cheryl said the she has visited 36 of the Districts 42 clubs to date.
Shelter Box Award — Past District Governor (PDG) Randy Wilson saluted our club for being one of the four clubs in the District to support Shelter Box on an ongoing basis. PDG Wilson presented our club with the Bronze Shelter Box Award.
Rotary Leadership Institute - DG Cheryl encouraged our members to attended the virtual RLI on the 26th of Sept. (see notice below)
THE ENDINGS:
> Board Meeting - President Dave noted that our board met on Monday. The next Skantarian will have a summary of that meeting. (see below)
> Future Meeting - Next week’s meeting will be in the Legion Pavilion. Dave thanked Robin Jowaisas, Bill Buterbaugh, & Ed Evans for setting & coordinating our monthly legion meetings. In October we plan to resume our meetings in the Sherwood. (see details in notice above)
> 4 Way Test -DG Cheryl led us in the 4 Way Test to close the meeting.
Rotary Supports Baltimore Woods... by Ward
Sep 9th, Dale Drake, Skaneateles Rotary Club's(SCR) Grant Chair and David Lee, SRC, President presented to Whitney Lash-Marshall, Executive Director, Baltimore Woods with a $7,000 check to help fund the renovation efforts of their handicap accessible trail.
The funds are from a consortium of regional Rotary Clubs (Camillus, Marcellus, Skaneateles & Skaneateles Sunrise) and matching funds from The Rotary Foundation through a District grant. The Grant was written and is managed by Dale. Work on the trail will start in October using volunteers (Rotarians and others). This project, and many more like it, are the result of Rotarians working with others to support their communities though volunteerism and resources.
Pictured (L/R are the masked trio); Dale, Whitney & Dale.
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)
Sept 26th - Register Now ....... by Ward
The Rotary Leadership Institute will be holding their first 2020-21 season’s session on September 26th via Zoom. The following briefly describes RLI and I have attached a draft copy of the day’s agenda. Part I is for 1st time attendees, and Parts II & III are for this who have attended the previous Part(s) in the past. The Graduate course if for those who have completed all three of the Parts.
The cost this year has been reduced significantly to $25 as it via Zoom and a venue with breakfast lunch is not provided (outside of you home or office). The Skaneateles Rotary Board of directors have passed a resolution to reimburse it’s members the registration fee once the course has be attended. Many of our members have participated in the past and found RLI very helpful in furthering their Rotary experience and understanding.
The Skaneateles Rotary Club is holding a Social Distancing meeting on, Thursday,Sept. 24th, 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])
Loaded Turkey Breast on Stretch Bread
Steak sandwich on Stretch Bread
Sherwood Salad with grilled chicken, with balsamic vinegar dressing
Cost: $15 Contact Ed Evans, byno later than Noon, Tuesday, SEPT 22nd, 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. 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.
Board of Directors Mtg Summary ... by Ward
Your Board of Directors met on Sep 14th via Zoom with the following discussions and actions taken.
Atnd: Dave L, Mary, James W., Terry M., Tyler, Jay, Marv, Duane, Dale & Ward
July BOD minutes approved - Members approved Aug BOD minutes, which are on our website (PW required).
SRF Financials - reviewed by Marv. We are in good shape following the fundraiser. Available funds a similar to last year at this time. (cash flow summary can be accessed on website (PW required)
Club Financials - briefly review by Duane. We still have a few outstanding dues payments, which need to be resolved.
CreditCard payment - The board approved setting up a cc account for dues collection and fund raisers.
Semi-Anl club dues - The board approved an increase of $5 to $85 of semi-anl dues.
Membership - Tyler, Membership Chair.
One member's status was changed to Honorary
Tyler has 2 more interested folks in the wings.
Worthy Cause - Chaired by Cheryl - No current requests for funds and/or assistance.
Community Service & Fund Raising Committees - chaired by Jay
Christmas Basket - Jay is working with his Fund Raising and Comm Service committees on an alternate for the
Christmas Basket fund raiser (more for follow on this soon)
International Polio Day - Options are be explored to celebrate this day.
Baltimore Woods -Dale Reported the project is funded and work commencing in Oct. (more to follow)
Meeting Format - Meetings - Dave has discussed every other week at Sherwood alternating with Zoom. (more to come on this)
Technology Chair - Pres Dave is looking for a member to fill this position.
Succession and Training - issues were discussed and ideas put forward. More action to follow.
World Polio Day .. October 24th - Ideas to promote this day were discussed. (more to follow)
Rotary Leadership Institute - Sept 26 on Zoom. Ward discussed the What,Where & Who of RLI and Pres Dave encouraged member to attend
RLI - The board approved reimbursement of RLI fees for member through the 2020/21 Rotary year.
2020/21 Rotary Foundation club goals approved- $5,100 Annual Giving, $2,000 PolioPlus, with a $50 match to any Rotarian donating $50 or moreover the year, to a maximum of 30 matches.
DISTRICT 7150
September 2020 NEWSLETTER
New & Fun
CLICK HERE to access and read the Sept 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 16-17, 2020
Oct 16-17, Five sessions to choose from each day, click on tab forVirtual Conferenceto register and select the sessions you are most interested in!
District 7150, Rotary & Other Events.
CLICK HERE for quick access to the D7150 Calendar of other district club's events.
Sep 26, 2020 - RLI Institute via Zoom - More information to follow.Click Here to Enroll
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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District Governor (DG) Cheryl Matt: Bill Conole introduced DG Cheryl Matt by praising her 26 years of Rotary leadership & service. DG Cheryl outlined her goals & aspirations for the coming Rotary Year. Cheryl noted that all Rotary Clubs are different. Today clubs are encouraged to serve their communities in their own ways. Cheryl encouraged clubs to grow by reaching out to their communities & by inviting people to Rotary meetings.
Sep 9th, Dale Drake, Skaneateles Rotary Club's(SCR) Grant Chair and David Lee, SRC, President presented to Whitney Lash-Marshall, Executive Director, Baltimore Woods with a $7,000 check to help fund the renovation efforts of their handicap accessible trail. 
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