THIS WEEK - Farewell to Bill Stevens, Skaneateles Rotarian Extraordinar
MEETING SETUP & ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
Sep 22
Sep 29
50/50 Ticket Sales
Jean Sardino
Amy Tormey
Meal Ticket Sales
Steve Schwartz
Guido van der Van
Pledge
Cheryl Silvestrini
Duane Weaver
Invocation
Bill Stevens
Timer Whittingham
Meal & 50/50 sales folks should arrive and setup 20 minutes early
Please find a replacement if you are unable will not be present for your assignment!
CLICK HERE to see 50/50 & Meal Ticket Sales duties and instructions
LAST WEEK: .... by Bill Conole
Welcoming - Roberta Williams acted as our 2016 Pancake Breakfast Thank you & YE Welcome Picnic in St James beautiful Parish Center. More than 70 volunteers, Rotarians & their spouses enjoyed a festive evening with delicious h0r d ’oeurvres, barb q chicken & desserts.
Pancake Breakfast Thanks - Chuck O’Neil presents a brief report on our successful 2016 Pancake Breakfast. Chuck noted that our 48th annual breakfast was attended by more than 2800 people. The net of $13,000+ was rapidly dispersed to Skaneateles Area charities. Chuck calculated in 48 years our club has netted more than a $1/2 million dollars for charity. {Banker Chuck figured in inflation for this calculation]. More than 200 volunteers, including the Skaneateles Community Band, the American Legion & several other groups contributed their time & talents to this year’s breakfast. Chuck calculated the the annual Pancake Breakfast has raiser a little of 1/2 million dollars, in today dollars, for Skaneateles community services over the years. WOW!
Youth Exchange Student Welcome - Lee Bennett & Gard Lori introduced our three Youth Exchange Students & their host families. Our YE Students are: Benjamin Mitterlehner from Austria hosted by Julie & Steven Hartnett; Elisa Riaud from France, hosted by Michele & Daniel Senn; and Joseph Toro from Spain hosted Connie Bohrer & family. Lee, Karin Price & Lori Ruhlman had a special welcoming cake made for our YE Students. The cake was decorated with flags from the 3 YE Students countries & inscribed with their names.
Amy's Back - Roberta welcomed Amy Tormey back from Costa Rica. Amy presented our club with a pennant from the largest Rotary Club in Costa Rica. Roberta noted she will give this flag to Ward’s collection of 500+ Flags from Rotary Clubs worldwide. CHICK HERE for recent banners.
Picnic Team - Roberta thanked Karin Price & her 2016 Picnic Team for making this year’s picnic so warm & welcoming.
Our 50/50 winner- Put at rest for the the week
Rotarians in Attendance & Percent: 40 @ 60%
Active Members - 60
SPINACH THINGS ... by June V.
As requested by the Williams' girls at the Picnic:
1 lb shredded cheddar cheese
1 package frozen chopped spinach
2 egges (beaten)
1/2 lb melted butter
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
Add eggs to dry mix, Add milk, butter, etc. Put in a 13 x 9" baking dish (do not grease). Bake at 350 for 30-35 min. Cool, refrigerate. Cut in squares. Reheat at 350 for 10-12 min. Serve & enjoy
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ... by Prez Bill
A Community Service Project is planned for 01 & 02 October (Saturday & Sunday, respectively), to erect a new playground in the Town of Sennett. It is likely this will be a joint project with the Skaneateles Sunrise Club and the Auburn Club. Two three hour shifts per day will be scheduled but all are welcome to contribute as much time as they can, any help is appreciated. More information to come as the project takes shape. The play equipment is supplied by Landscape Structures, who are the folks the supplied equipment we assembled in Skaneateles a few years.
MAKING PEACE, ONE EXCHANGE STUDENT AT TIME
from --- Rotary Youth Exchange Newsletter
An exchange is not only about a student going abroad, it is about all the people that make this exchange possible, and the ones that are impacted, directly and indirectly.” Discover how Marcellin Niset, Rotary Youth Exchange Student from Belgium to Alaska, USA, was inspired through his experience and the people he met to become an ambassador for peace. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
ROTARY DISTRICT 7150 NEWSLETTER
Check ouT the September issue of the Rotary District 7150 Newsletter. I contains tons of information on District and Clubs' events and happenings. It can be accessed from the District's website at http://rotary7150.org or a direct link by CLICKING HERE.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
See SPEAKERS below
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
How to tell a funny story "The humorous story is told gravely; the teller does his best to conceal the fact that he even dimly suspects that there is anything funny about it.".... Mark Twain
Outbound- Emma Bohrer, to Japan & Emily Norris, to Italy & Chloe Strang to the Netherlands
Inbound - Josep Toro from Spain, hosted by Connie Bohrer and Family; Benjamin Mitterlehner from Austria, hosted by Julie and Steven Hartnett & Elisa Riaud from France, hosted by Michelle and Daniel Senn
SHORT TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM (STEP)
Amelia Huba is traveling to Koeflach, Austria in July and return with her host sister, Alexandra Menses, in August.
D7150, RI & OTHER EVENTS
Oct 08, 2016 - Rotary Leadership Institute - VVS High School, Vernon, NY-Info & Registration link
Oct. 15, 2016 - Membership & Grants Management Seminar, Utica School of Commerce -Info & Registration Link
Oct 29, 2016 - Rotary Leadership Institute - Canandaigua Inn on the Lake, Canandaigua, NY-Info & Registration link
Nov 09, 2016 - 91st Easter Cities Fellowship Dinner - Keynote Speaker; John Germ, RI President.Information link
Once on the page, simply following the instructions. Over 34,000 Rotary Clubs in the world. A great way to meet folks in the area, experience Rotary in a different environment, and expand your friendships. by .... Ward
MAKE UPS: Remember to report your “make ups” to David Piper ASAP. You can email him at piper97j@yahoo.com It is important to report the date, To learn more on make-ups and procedures, visit: CLICK HERE
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Amy's Back - Roberta welcomed Amy Tormey back from Costa Rica. Amy presented our club with a pennant from the largest Rotary Club in Costa Rica. Roberta noted she will give this flag to Ward’s collection of 500+ Flags from Rotary Clubs worldwide. 
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An exchange is not only about a student going abroad, it is about all the people that make this exchange possible, and the ones that are impacted, directly and indirectly.” Discover how Marcellin Niset, Rotary Youth Exchange Student from Belgium to Alaska, USA, was inspired through his experience and the people he met to become an ambassador for peace. .jpeg)
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