Speaker: Packy Taylor, American Legion's Boys State
American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. A participatory program in which students become part of the operation of local, county and state government, Boys State was founded in 1935 to counter the socialism-inspired Young Pioneer Camps. The program was the idea of two Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a separate but similar program for young women called Girls State.
MEETING SETUP & ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
Sep 19, 2019
Sep 26, 2019
50/50 Ticket Sales
Ralph Jurgensen
Todd May
Meal Ticket Sales
Marv Langley
Terry McCormick
Pledge
David Lee
Charlie McElroy
Invocation
Gard Lorey
Brad McLennan
50/50 sales folks should arrive for 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
PRESIDENTS' CORNER... by Pres., Doug Powell
Thursday's annual picnic was a great night to welcome the two new Youth Exchange students and to thank the volunteers who helped at the Pancake Breakfast. We used the St. James’ church room overlooking the lake.
The evening started with a spread of appetizers from the Rotary members. As expected, the appetizers were varied and delicious. This was followed by a buffet that clearly pleased the crowd.
After the pledge and anthem I welcomed everyone, noting the grandeur of the lake, sky and large event room at the church. I also mentioned the fact that this small community cares for its members. We do service projects locally, funded by Rotary functions. Largely, this is made possible by our biggest event—the pancake breakfast. The evening was to thank our volunteers. They understood that their hard work at the breakfast continued our local service projects.
I asked the crowd if they’d heard about the Polio epidemics—none of the younger people had ever seen or known anyone who had had Polio. We are that close to eradicating that scourge.
The point is we live in an ever-smaller world. We need to care about what happens abroad. We need to be on point when it comes to planning for the future. We need to continue to be global citizens and show compassion and generosity. We need to act internationally.
I told the two YE students that they will have a lovely time here and, when they return to their home countries, they will say that they stayed at a beautiful small village that cares and does service. I know this is true. This will rub off on the YE students as they proceed with their lives.
Mary Giroux and Gard Lorey made remarks about the pancake breakfast and YE programs to round out the night.
LAST WEEK... by Mary Giroux
Thanks and Welcome
President Doug graciously welcomed our exchange students (Simon and Amira), pancake breakfast volunteers, host families and club members to our 2019 Thank You - Welcome picnic dinner at St. James Church. We enjoyed a beautiful lake view while visiting with each other and enjoying all of the yummy appetizers.
Before dinner Mary Giroux thanked all of the volunteers and Rotarians that worked to make the 51st pancake breakfast a success. Over 2300 breakfasts were served and net profits were the highest of any year. We look forward to our 2020 breakfast, only 9 months away!.
Gard Lorey introduced our exchange students Simon and Amira and they each said a few words of introduction. Gard also introduced the host families for Amira and Simon and expressed our gratitude for their opening their homes to Amira and Simon.
A great meal followed and everyone especially enjoyed the traditional cake for dessert!
Guests: Many pancake breakfast volunteers, YE host families and Rotary families.
CLICK HEREto view additional pictures of the event.
50-50 was took a rest during the club picnic and will be back this week.
Attendance 21 at 41% (51 members)
1st AMENDMENT, 1st VOTE
Donation from IWD Proceeds... by Ward
A check for $1,500 was presented to Meline Carnicelli of the 1st Amendment - 1st Vote organization by Rotarians Amy Tormey & Roberta Williams at the National Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 14th. Melina is the founder of 1st Amendment, 1st Vole These funds came from the proceeds of the very successful 5th Annual Skaneateles Rotary Clubs, International Women's Day event on Feb. 15th, 2019. CLICK HERE for more information on that event.
Pictured L-R: Amy, Melina & Roberta.
NOTICE - CLUB CONSTITUTION UPDATE
to be Voted upon at our Sept 19th Meeting
Our club's updated Constitution is to voted on at this week's meeting. The essential change allows for make-ups to be applied to any meeting within the current Rotary year vs + or - 14 days from the make-up. See page 5, Article 10, Section 1, para (d) of the Proposed Constitution, which can be accessed on the website under Club By-Laws & Constitution, in the Site Pages, on the left side of the Home page. A Login is not required. The definition of make-ups can be found on page 20 of your current club directory.
94th Eastern Cities
Fellowship Dinner
September 23rd, Rochester, NY
6:30 - 8:30 PM Dinner & Program
Keynote Speaker: Holger Knaack, 2019-20 RI Pres-Elect.
D7150 Rotary Leadership Institute - Sept. 28th ... by Prez Doug
The D7150 Rotary Leadership Institute is being held in Verona on Sept. 28, 2019 and with it a wonderful importunity take your next step up the ladder of RLI training and information sharing. (remember; learning never stops in our cycle of life)
If you have not participated in the past, "try it, you'll like it".
If you have completed one of two of the Parts, now a opportunity to step up to the next level.
If you have completed Parts I, II & III, you are not done (there's more). The graduate sessions change each year. This year it will be focused on Fundraising and project development, which we Skantarians have had much dialog. This is a great chance to learn new techniques and share with others of the: what, how and when.
Cost: $85 - BUT WAIT. Your BOD has approved to 100% reimbursement following your attendance of the event.
Oh BTW, Ward has promised those Skaneateles Rotarians that attend RLI in this Rotary year a hand-crafted bottle stopper with a RLI logo mounted in it.
As an incentive for Skaneateles Rotarians to visit other Rotary clubs to explore new ideas of community service and to meet new Rotary friends, Ward has offered to supply a hand-crafted bottle stopper, topped with an RI pin insert, to each member who visits four different District 7150 clubs, or one club outside of our district any place in our world. (limited to one stopper per member and offer ends June 30, 2020)
DUES are Due - Our Jun - Dec 2019 Skaneateles Rotary Club dues are due. If you have not done so yet, please send your $80 check to: Duane Weaver, Treasurer, Skaneateles RC, PO Box 316, Skaneateles, NY 13152
DISTRICT 7150
SEPTEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER
CLICK HERE to access and read theSeptember 2019 edition of the District 7150 newsletter, and discover all the many Rotary events and happenings within our CNY Rotary region. Included are:
Sep 23, 2019 - 94th Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner - Riverside Convention Center, Rochester - Keynote Speaker: Holger Knaack, RI President Elect. - Info & Registration link
Sep. 28, 2019 - Rotary Leadership Institute, VVS High School Info & Registration linkOct. 19, 2019 - Rotary District 7150 Conference - Lake Ontario Event & Convention Center, Oswego, NY - Info & Registration link
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50-50 was took a rest during the club picnic and will be back this week. 
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The D7150 Rotary Leadership Institute is being held in Verona on Sept. 28, 2019 and with it a wonderful importunity take your next step up the ladder of RLI training and information sharing. (remember; learning never stops in our cycle of life)
DUES are Due 
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LONG TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM
October 19, 2019
