THANKSGIVING -There is no Skaneateles Rotary Club Meeting on November 24th - Enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving!
PROPOSED MEMBER NOTICE:
The membership application for Gary Ozminkowski, has been submitted to Board of Directors, and approved on Nov. 17. Gary is sponsored by Ward and his classification is: "Product Service Mgr.". Gary and his wife, Barb reside at 3685 Fisher Road, Skaneateles. He has received Rotary Information. If there are no objections made to the Club Secretary, in writing, within 10 day of this notice, Gard will be inducted into our membership on, or following, our meeting of December 8th, 2016.
SKANEATELES ROTARY CLUB'S
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 8th, 6:00 p.m. @ The Sherwood Inn
Spouses & significant others are invited to join us as celebrate this joyous holiday season.
Menu: Cheese Display, Caesar Salad
Choice of Entrée: Chicken Marsala, Sirloin Steak, Scrod Christopher, or Vegetable Napoleon
Greetings Skantarians! This week we enjoyed an excellent presentation by Carrie Scholz on health care advocacy - doesn't get any more relevant than that! Thank you, PP Bill Conole for arranging.
Two things of immediate importance to the entire Club:
Club Leadership Positions - In December there will be several board seats and chair positions open - we need members willing to step up. Please consider serving and self-identify to a current board member that you are interested.
Christmas Fundraiser - The Christmas Fundraiser is fast approaching - if you have a donation or an obligation in support of this effort, please be mindful of the deadline and work with one of the committee members to help this event go smoothly.
FUNDRAISER PRIZES NEEDED. ... by David Piper
The organizing committee for the Skaneateles Rotary Club annual Christmas fundraiser needs door prizes to ensure that at least 50% of attendees receive a prize. As always , local merchants and professionals are being solicited for prizes, but the committee needs more prizes to meet its goal. All Rotarians (attendees and those that can't attend ) are asked to provide a door prize (bottle of wine, gift card, etc).
To enable the commitee to obtain an advanced count of prizes, all donors are being asked to email Dave Piper(piper97j@yahoo.com) or Roy MacDonald (skantown@gmail.com) ASAP indicating what they plan to donate..
All prizes should be brought to the Country Club when you arrive at the event,or delivered before the event to the Country Club (any time after 3:30). Dave and Roy will arrange them on tables at the entrance.to the dining room.
Reminder: Each table should designate a carver who should bring a knife, fork, apron and vinyl gloves
Annual Christmas Fund Raiser, December 1st
The Skaneateles Rotary Club’s annual Christmas fund raiser will be held on Thursday December 1st at the Skaneateles Country Club. We will begin with a happy hour at 6 PM followed by a family style turkey dinner at 7 PM. Tickets are $25. Contact Amy Tormeyat tormeyesl@verizon.netfor reservations.
Don't Forget - the organizing committee needs our Rotarian's support in coming up with raffle prizes. The goal is to have at least 50% of attendees win a prize. While local merchants and professionals will be canvassed again this year for prize donations, all Rotarians are also asked to donate prizes such as a bottle of wine, a gift card, etc. Please let Roy McDonald or David Piper know in advance of the event what you will be bringing in the way of a prize. Even if you can’t attend the event, please contribute a raffle prize.
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.
LAST WEEK: .... by Bill Conole
Announcements
Annual Christmas Dinner Fundraiser - President Bill reminded everyone that our annual Christmas Dinner Fundraiser will be held in two weeks on Thursday December 1st in the SCC.
Program- Carrie Scholz, Patient Advocate
Bill Conole introduced our speaker Carrie Scholz as a patient advocate with 30 years of professional social work experience in patient advocacy, medical social work & community mental health programming. Carrie opened her presentation by noting how advances in healthcare over the past several decades has resulted in millions of people living longer while enjoying a high quality of life. At the same time our healthcare system has grown increasingly complex. Carrie assists people in working through our healthcare systems many new complexities. Carrie helps people to become "pro-active patients". With her vast experience Carrie can assist patients sort through a maze if diagnostic options & decisions. Carrie does this by helping to prepare patients for appointments & by prioritizing goals & questions. Carrie responded to several questions from our members on her service.
Guests: Carrie Scholz, speaker
50/50 - The winner was Chuck O'Neil ... and the Queen of Spades still hides in the deck.
Attendance - Members attending: 24 at 41 % attendance
Current Membership - 58
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Summary Notes of Nov 17, 2016 Meeting... by Ward
Your Board of Directors met last week and the following is a summary of discussions points and resolutions.
SRF Funds - Kathy Crelot reviewed availability of funds for future giving opportunities.
Veteran Van Signage - Our club is joined with the DeWitt club to fund signage for the 30+ vans used by the VA to transport veterans who need means to get to their medical and other appointments.
Funding Requests - David Piper has complied a listing of various funding requests received via post and tow distribute this list to BODs for future consideration.
Membership - Gary Ozminkowski's membership application was accepted and his name will be posted for membership into our club.
Vice President Position filled - Bill Conole has volunteered, with Board approval, to fill the vacant VP position.
Open Officer & Director positions: We have 2 BOD current positions remaining open for this year (term ending in 2017)
Annual Meeting & Voting - is to be held Dec. 15, where we will vote for the 2107-18 officers and directors. All members of the current BOD are responsible for finding suitable candidates for these positions.
Website update - Ward announced the out website has been updated with a "rolling-sequence" of event pictures added just below the heading banner. He urged members to review the full site, as it a great resource of club and Rotary information.
Rotary Foundation Giving - TRF member giving to date was reviewed. TRF Chair, Bill Buterbaugh will be sending out his yearly letter to members soon.
91st Eastern Cities Dinner - Ward reviewed this event and urged members to attend. The RI President is to be the key-note speaker. He will be attending and will share a ride with others.
Future Programs - reviewed by PP Bill Conole.
Next BOD Meeting - December 15th.
RING THE BELL - Our annual Salvation Army Kettle project, at the Tops Market commences Friday, December 9th. The schedule can be found on our WEBSITE by going the the Site Pages on the left side of the Home page. If you have not yet had an opportunity to sign-up for a time slot, contact John Moran, or the sign-up sheet will be at this and next week’s meetings.
A great project that supports those in our community in need .... and .... to meet and greet your Skaneateles friends, while providing Service Above Self while serving your community. Check the schedule .
MEETING SETUP & ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
Nov 24 (no meeting)
Dec 01
50/50 Ticket Sales
HAVE
HOLLIDAY
Meal Ticket Sales
A
FUNDRAISER
Pledge
HAPPY
AT
Invocation
THANKSGIVING
SCC
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
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
On Human Rights - "To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity."... Nelson Mandela
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & SPEAKERS
See SPEAKERS below orCLICKon the Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page.
D7150, RI & OTHER EVENTS
Dec 06, 2016 - 91st Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner - Keynote Speaker; John Germ, RI President.Information link
Jan 17th, 2017 - Membership & Grants Management Seminar, Location to be announced
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
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 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.
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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PROPOSED MEMBER NOTICE:
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The organizing committee for the Skaneateles Rotary Club annual Christmas fundraiser needs door prizes to ensure that at least 50% of attendees receive a prize. As always , local merchants and professionals are being solicited for prizes, but the committee needs more prizes to meet its goal. All Rotarians (attendees and those that can't attend ) are asked to provide a door prize (bottle of wine, gift card, etc). 
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50/50 - The winner was Chuck O'Neil ... and the Queen of Spades still hides in the deck.
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