As we are starting to celebrate the New Year a few days early.
NEXT WEEK..Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 -Induction Ceremony for four Eagle Scouts
MEETING SETUP & ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
Dec 29
Jan 05
50/50 Ticket Sales
NO
Jean Sardino
Meal Ticket Sales
MEETING
Steve Schwartz
Pledge
THIS
Amy Tormey
Invocation
WEEK
Ward Vuillemot
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 HEREto see 50/50 & Meal Ticket Sales duties and instructions
PRESIDENT'S CORNER ... by Prez Bill
May all enjoy a healthy, happy holiday surrounded with friends and family. Thank you for a great 2016 and see you all in the New Year!
YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENTS MOVED TO 2nd HOST FAMILIES
Our clubs three inbound Youth Exchange students, Josep, Benjamin & Elisa have moved to their 2nd host families. Check it out YE listing below. Remember to include our guests in your family events, when possible.
LAST WEEK: .... by Bill Conole
Eleven Rotarians kicked back after dinner B enjoyed a delicious Christmastide dinner . The Sherwood Inn was filled with people relaxing from their final days of holiday shopping. Our members filled two tables. Both tables engaged in lively conversations.
Mary Retires - After dinner President ad hoc Bill saluted Mary Giroux on her retirement. For the past twenty years Mary has operated a very successful benefits business. Now Mary can relax & become our Club President.
Bell Ringers - John Moran reported that to date our Rotarian Bell Ringers have raised almost $1100 for the Salvation Army. Since Christmas falls on a weekend this year John projects that our Rotarian bell ringing may be slightly below previous years. John thanked all of our Rotary Club members for their diligent efforts this year to raise money for our most needy neighbors in greater Skaneateles & CNY. Bill added that our Annual Christmas Fund raising Dinner & our bell ringing for the Salvation Army are excellent example of Rotary serving our community.
Global Grant - After dinner there was a brief discussion on our proposed 2017 Rotary Global Grant.
Attendance: 11 at 20%
50/50 - Out to rest for the evening ... and the Queen of Spades still hides in the deck.
Attendance - Members attending: 11 at 20 % attendance
Current Membership - 59
A THOUGHT FOR A NEW YEAR - . ... T.S.Eliot
"For last year's words belong to last year's language
And next year's words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning".
If you have read the newsletter to this point, and are the first to email Ward that you have done so, he will give you a hand crafted bottle stopper at the next meeting.
OUR ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE 2016-17
LONG TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Outbound- Emma Bohrer, to Japan & Emily Norris, to Italy & Chloe Strang to the Netherlands
Inbound - Josep Ausio Toro from Spain, hosted by Tanya and Josep Banuski Family; Benjamin Mitterlehner from Austria, hosted by Max and Agnes Kunz & Elisa Riaud from France, hosted by Heather and Tim Carroll
SHORT TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM (STEP)
Amelia Huba is traveling to Koeflach, Austria in July and return with her host sister, Alexandra Menses, in August.
Club Sec. David Piper 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.
To learned more about attendance make-ups, visit our web-site, Site Pages and click-on Attendance make-up procedure.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & SPEAKERS
See SPEAKERS below orCLICKon the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page.
D7150, RI & OTHER EVENTS
Jan 7th, 2017 - Membership & Grants Management Seminar, East Syracuse File Station Community Room. -- Info & Registration link
April 21-23, 2017 - D7150 Conference, at Gideon Putnam, Saratoga, NY - Info & Registration link
June 10-14, 2017 - RI International Convention, in Atlanta GA - Info & Registration link
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
FINDING A ROTARY CLUB - for your travels
The Rotary Club Finder link to locate a Rotary Club to visit on your travels, or an eClub is:
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
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