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Skaneateles Rotary Club members will receive a few days, prior to the meetings, an email with a link and information as to how to access the meeting.
NEXT WEEK
Aug 20, 2020 - @ 6:30 pm
General Meeting -Zoom format
Classification Talk
More information to follow ....
LAST WEEK - Aug 06, 2020... by Mary
Membership/Attendance: - 49 Active members - 21 attending.
The Program:
President Dave Lee opened the meeting by welcoming our newest member, Jason Armijo.
Dave let us know about the Youth Exchange program's virtual "Welcome Home" dinner which is available to watch on the District's Facebook page. Ward watched the event and reported that all of the students did an excellent job telling of their experiences. A discussion about the Skaneateles Youth Exchange program ensued. Due to COVID the program for the 2020-2021 year is on hold. (see article and link to this video below)
Rotary International makes history with the first woman president nominee for the 2022-2023 year, Jennifer Jones from Ontario, Canada. Jennifer spoke at our club a few years ago and we look forward to her leadership. (see article and link to more on this below)
Future meeting format and content was discussed. Classification talks will be scheduled for Zoom meetings with Andy Stevens on next week's agenda. It was suggested that older members (not age, but club membership "old") also give short talks so that newer members can get to know everyone. Zoom meetings will be held on August 13 and 20 and a "Live" meeting is scheduled for August 27th.
Jay Stith, our Community Service and Fundraising Chair has been busy recruiting committee members. The New Fundraising committee will meet next week and the Community Service committee will meet in a couple of weeks. Thanks to Jay for taking on this important job!
A Baltimore Woods service project is being scheduled for September in conjunction with the Camillus, Skan Sunrise and Marcellus clubs. The four clubs participated in this year's multi club grant organized by Dale Drake. Visit the Baltimore Woods website at: https://baltimorewoods.org
A Fall road clean up was also discussed, more info to follow.
The meeting ended with the four way test led by Chuck O'Neil.
Jennifer Jones Makes History, becomes first woman named
RI president nominee Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history. Jones will officially become president-nominee on 1 October if no other candidates challenge her. Jones says she sees Rotary’s Action Plan as a catalyst for increasing Rotary’s impact.
Doug Hill's membership proposal has been approved by the Board of Director's on Aug. 10th. Doug was a member in good standing of the Skaneateles Rotary Club prior to leaving in 2001 due to family & business commitments. Doug subsequently worked along side with Ward to establish and organized the Skaneateles Sunrise Club and he was the President of the Skaneateles Sunrise provisional club (2002-03 prior to it being chartered on Oct, 2003. He is being sponsored by Ward Vuillemot. Doug and his wife Kayla reside in Skaneateles and his insurance business (Doug Hill Insurance) is in Skaneateles as well.
If no objection, in writing, is received by the Secretary by Aug. 20th, he will be inducted into our membership on Aug. 20th.
Proposed New Member Notice
Alec Osiecki's membership was presented and accepted at the Aug. 6th Board meeting. Alec is sponsored by Tyler Lorey, and reside in Skaneateles with his wife Rachel. Alec's is a Human Resources professional. He is an Eagle Scout, BSA and on the Board of Deacons at the First Presbyterian Church in Skaneateles.
If no objection, in writing, is received by the Secretary by Aug. 20th, and he has receive adequate Rotary Information, he will be inducted into our membership on Aug. 20th.
Board of Directors Mtg Summary ... by Ward
Your Board of Directors met on Aug 10th via Zoom with the following discussions and actions taken.
Atnd: Dave L, Mary, Bill B., James W., Terry M., Tyler, Jay, Marv. & Ward
July BOD minutes approved - Members may review the complete BOD minutes 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.
Totals to date; funds raised for the Res-stock the Pantry & Feed the Community projects were, respectively: $3,050 & $18,300 ... We did goooood!
Membership
Membership proposals accepted for - Doug Hill & Alec Osiecki (see notices above)
Rosemary Mondo & Jason Armijo were inducted as new member in past few weeks.
We have 2 and possible 4 more interested folks in the wings.
Worthy Cause - Cheryl review current requests and funds for the following were approved:
SAVES
Fingerlakes Land Trust
Community Service (future projects discussed)
Baltimore Woods - More to come as Dale has more detail on the requirements.
Skaneateles Land Trust - Marv is checking to see is Rotarians and lend assist with a project.
Jay's newly formed Community Service committee is to meet the week to "storm and form" some ideas.
Christmas Basket alternatives were discussed and passed to Jay's comm for more discussion and suggestions.
Meeting Format - Mini meetings discussed and being worked on. More to come on this
Books for the World - A new project kit has been approved and we are packing books this week at the Middle School at 9am. Volunteers are welcome to join in on the fun.
Rotary District's Youth Exchange Virtual Welcome Home event.
Over the years, Rotary District 7150 (Skaneateles RC is one of 43 clubs in D7150) has hosted a Youth Exchange (YE) Dinner to welcome back its young folks who have spent a year abroad as Rotary YE students. This is an opportunity for those student to share their experiences and for us to welcome them back to their home towns.
This year, the these exchanges were cut short due to the COVID-19, but our YE committee set up a virtual event for them to share their experiences via Facebook last Wedenday, which you can still enjoy by going to the following Facebook page.
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.
Rotary's first Virtual Convention inspires members to innovate and stay connected
Rotary's first-ever virtual convention attracted more than 60,000 registrants and 175,000 viewers during its weeklong program. The robust participation shows that Roary members are finding ways to experience fellowship and fun, key parts of Rotary' annual international convention, despite the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the cancellation of the in-person convention planned for Honolulu, Hawaii, this year.CLICK HEREto learn more about this event.
My experience with this event, was super and am looking forward to the Virtual District Conference on Oct 17th (see notice below). .... Ward
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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Dave let us know about the Youth Exchange program's virtual "Welcome Home" dinner which is available to watch on the District's Facebook page. Ward watched the event and reported that all of the students did an excellent job telling of their experiences. A discussion about the Skaneateles Youth Exchange program ensued. Due to COVID the program for the 2020-2021 year is on hold. 
Jay Stith, our Community Service and Fundraising Chair has been busy recruiting committee members. The New Fundraising committee will meet next week and the Community Service committee will meet in a couple of weeks. Thanks to Jay for taking on this important job!
Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history.
Doug Hill's membership proposal has been approved by the Board of Director's on Aug. 10th. Doug was a member in good standing of the Skaneateles Rotary Club prior to leaving in 2001 due to family & business commitments. Doug subsequently worked along side with Ward to establish and organized the Skaneateles Sunrise Club and he was the President of the Skaneateles Sunrise provisional club (2002-03 prior to it being chartered on Oct, 2003. He is being sponsored by Ward Vuillemot. Doug and his wife Kayla reside in Skaneateles and his insurance business (Doug Hill Insurance) is in Skaneateles as well. 
Alec Osiecki's membership was presented and accepted at the Aug. 6th Board meeting. Alec is sponsored by Tyler Lorey, and reside in Skaneateles with his wife Rachel. Alec's is a Human Resources professional. He is an Eagle Scout, BSA and on the Board of Deacons at the First Presbyterian Church in Skaneateles.
Over the years, Rotary District 7150 (Skaneateles RC is one of 43 clubs in D7150) has hosted a Youth Exchange (YE) Dinner to welcome back its young folks who have spent a year abroad as Rotary YE students. This is an opportunity for those student to share their experiences and for us to welcome them back to their home towns. 
DISTRICT 7150
Rotary's first-ever virtual convention attracted more than 60,000 registrants and 175,000 viewers during its weeklong program. The robust participation shows that Roary members are finding ways to experience fellowship and fun, key parts of Rotary' annual international convention, despite the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the cancellation of the in-person convention planned for Honolulu, Hawaii, this year.
