Spring continues to bloom and bring fresh greenery and a multitude of colors. It is great to see. And it was great to hear from Emily Norris and Chloe Strang about their adventures abroad during the last year. Both young women conveyed strong enthusiasm and gratitude for their experiences with the Rotary exchange program.
The Pancake Breakfast is only 5 weeks from Mother's Day and enthusiasm is staring to build. Be on the lookout for news articles in the Skaneateles Press and the debut of our special 50th anniversary poster.
See you next Thursday and I hope you all have a nice Mother's Day.
MEETING SETUP & ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
May 17
May 24
50/50 Ticket Sales
Robyn Cooper
Jack Emmer
Meal Ticket Sales
Kathy Crelot
Craig Froelich
Pledge
Tim Donovan
Suzette Grinnals
Invocation
Dale Drake
Bill Huba
50/50 sales folks should arrive and setup 20 minutes early
Please find a replacement if you will not be present for your assignment!
CLICK HEREto see 50/50 & Meal Ticket Sales duties and instructions
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Summary Notes of May 10, 2018 Meeting... by Ward
Your Board of Directors met last week and the following is a short summary of discussions points and resolutions.
(complete current and past minutes may be viewed on the website - member sign-in is required)
Minutes of the February Board meeting were approved (complete current and past minutes may be viewed on the website - member sign-in is required)
Skaneateles Rotary Foundation financials were reviewed by Marv Langley.
Skaneateles Rotary Foundation proposal to allocate a percentage of the profits from major fund raisers to the SRF for future donations, was discussed and a proposal was voted upon which must go before the SRF Board for final approval.
Pancake Breakfast update - was given by Mary, and corporate sponsorships, to date, were listed and discussed.
Clearpath - Prez Mary shared her visit to Clearpath (a Veteran's support organization), and a proposal that we provide a couple of needed picnic tables. It was agreed upon to provide; funding for two tables as well a the assembly labor team, with a follow up show-n-tell as a club program of the service project, by participants.
Club Programs - Bill Conole reviewed the upcoming Club programs. Bill announced that as he will have additional duties as club president this coming year, members will be assigned dates to find and organized weekly club programs, as do many of our district clubs do successfully.
Worth Cause Giving - Cheryl Silvestrini reviewed Worthy Cause requests and the BOD approved donations to: Sakaneatels Music Guild, Syracuse Work Camp, Skaneateles School Odessey of the Mind program, Meals on Wheels, and Clearpath (see above).
Club Award Submissions - made by Mary to the District for Changing of the Guard recognition, where reviewed and discussed. They included: Community Service, International Service and Communications awards. Mary review the activities and achievements that she listed for each.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"But assuming the same premises, to wit, that all men are equal by the law of nature and of nations, the right of property in slaves falls to the ground; for one who is equal to another cannot be the owner or property of that other." .... William H. Seward
LAST WEEK: .... by Bill Conole THE BEGINNINGS
Thank You Notes - President Mary read a thank you note from the SCHS Anti Bully Club thanking our club for contributing to their club.
Dana Coye - Ward announced that our club face book’s article on Dana Coye’s recent birthday has received a record 1,037 hits
THE PROGRAM - Youth Exchange Students
Karin Price introduced our two speakers, Outbound YE Students Emily Norris & Chloe Strang.
Emily Norris recounted her experience as a YE Student in Italy in a small industrial city East on Milan. Emily quickly adjusted to her Italian school & her new classmates. During her year abroad Emily traveled to Russia to visit Moscow & St Petersburg. Emily traveled extensively visiting 13 European Countries. Emily’s host families to wanted to practice their English while Emily was eager to learn Italian. In spite of this miner issue, Emily became very close to her “Italian Families”.
Chloe Strang told of her experience in the Netherlands in the scenic city of Haarlem. Chloe noted that almost everyone in Holland rides bikes. This keeps the Dutch very fit. While in Holland Chloe was able to learn about Dutch culture & arts & to improve artistic & dancing skills. Chloe loved her Dutch host parents & her Dutch brothers & sisters.
Chloe & Emily thanked our Skaneateles Rotary Club for enabling them to have life changing experiences as Outbound YE Students in Italy & Holland.
50/50 - Was won by Craig Froelich. On the 3rddraw of our new deck Craig drew the 5 of spades
Guests - Outbound YE Students & presenters Emily Norris & Chloe Strang, Shelly & Mark Strang,Chloe’s parents, Inbound YE Students, Kashyap Laiewala (India) & Eduardo Honoato de Freila (Brazil).
Attendance - Members attending: 27 at 48%
Current Membership - 56
LOBSTER FEST
35th Annual Chittenango Rotary Lobster Fest, Saturday, May 19, 2 - 6 PM. Jim Marshall Farms, New Boston Rd, Chittenango. Food & Fun for the Whole Family. Playground-Animals-Music
$40 Adults & $12 Kids (ages 6 - 12), 5 & under free. Tickets available online: Chttenangorotary.org
DISTRICT APRIL NEWSLETTER
CLICK HERE to access and read the March 2018 edition of the District 7150 newsletter, and discover all the many Rotary event and happening within our CNY Rotary region.
NEVER CLOSER so REGISTER NOW
Rotary International Convention - Toronto, June 23 - 27, 2018
Seldom do we have an opportunity to attend a RI International Convention this close to home. The last one was in Montreal 6 or more years ago. So .... Give it some thought and plan on seizing this opportunity to meet Rotarians from around the world and learn of great works they a doing to make this a better world. CLICK-HERE for the RI on-line registration website and get in on the early bird registration and find accommodations prior to the Spring rush.
District 7150, RI & OTHER EVENTS
May 19, 2018 - Lobster Fest - Chittenango Rotary - New Boston Rd., Chittenango - Info & Tickets
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DISTRICT APRIL NEWSLETTER
Seldom do we have an opportunity to attend a RI International Convention this close to home. The last one was in Montreal 6 or more years ago. So .... Give it some thought and plan on seizing this opportunity to meet Rotarians from around the world and learn of great works they a doing to make this a better world. 
