Susanne Guske, Skaneateles Library Communication Dir. - New site AND plans for the existing building.
NEXT MEETING
Jan 21st - 6:30 PM - Zoom
Zoom format
Speaker: John Gilly, President
Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary Club
2021 Skaneateles Winterfest.
LAST WEEK - Jan 7th, 2021 ... by Mary
Membership/Attendance: 51 Active members,20 attending
Guests:Meg O'Connell, Beth O'Sullivan, Carolyn Legg, Mike Tierney
The Beginning The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then a short invocation led by Chuck Williams. President Dave welcomed our guests: Meg O'Connell from the Allyn Foundation, Mike Tierney a prospective new member, Beth O'Sullivan who is John's better half and Carolyn Legg who is Chuck O'Neil's blushing bride.
President Dave reminded us that Club dues are due and that they can be paid by credit card now. If you didn't receive the email notifying you of the dues please check the email address you have with the club and let Ward know.
The Program Terry McCormick introduced our guest speaker, Meg O'Connell. Meg is a long time Skaneateles neighbor and Executive Director of the Allyn Foundation. The Allyn Foundation began in 1954 and is deeply committed to investing in the community for the welfare of all. Meg told us about the Salt City Market which is being developed as a combination food hall, office space and residences in downtown Syracuse. The Salt City Market's mission is to invest in the city, foster opportunities. engage diverse cultures and be a welcoming space. The food hall will offer diverse cuisine from talented entrepreneurs including Thai, Jamaican, Southern, Burmese Middle Eastern and Soul Food. There is also a grocery store and coffee shop. The Salt City Market is expected to open at the end of January so be sure to visit! This is a great investment in the City of Syracuse thanks to the Allyn Foundation. CLICK HERE for more info on Salt City.
And, after last week's meeting our club received a heartfelt note from Meg O'Connell which reads "Thanks for having me present last night at your Rotary meeting. I recognized almost all the faces on the zoom call last night and was overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone's deep commitment to the community. I'm a transplant to Upstate New York but in my 30 years here in Skaneateles I'm always amazed at the altruism of the people and their commitment to build community. Everyone on the call last night has a true heart for service to others. Thanks again for the opportunity."
Holiday Basket UpdateMarv let us know that he received a nice thank you from the Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry. The pantry services 130 families with food baskets for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. They also make monthly deliveries at Gateway and Village Landing and serve a number of families on a weekly basis. Thanks to all for your efforts in making the holiday season brighter for our neighbors!
The Ending Suzette led us in the Four Way Test. See you next week!
New Rotary Opportunities. ... by Ward
Out of all the chaos of the COVID epidemic has come some new an exciting opportunities to access new and exciting venues of Rotary information and happenings. A little sliver of silver among the dark clouds of COVID. Clubs and districts around the world are using virtual venues to share some exciting speakers, programs and ideas. For example; last week the Troy, Michigan Rotary club hosted live RI General Secretary John Hewko with over 1,200 Rotarians from 6 continents around the world participating (see three such opportunities below).
After attending over the years numerous on-site RI International conferences around the world I attended my first virtual RI international conference from my home last spring and have facilitated RLI seminars from comfort of my home office chair, to name just a few. No travel, no fuss, no expense ... and ... great Rotary experiences all ... and I have met many new faces that share the same Rotary excitement and commitments. Oh yes, I do miss the one on one, and face to face contact, but this new virtual world of Rotary forced upon us has been, of necessity, a real bonus. Try it, you'll like it!
John Hewko's, RI Gen. Sec. Message... by Ward
Over 1,200 passionate Rotarians signed up to listen to John Hewko, RI General Secretary and his suggestions on how clubs can survive for the future.
I had the pleasure of hearing this timely and important this message last week and would to share it with our members. Notes and the full video of John's message can be accessed byCLICKING HERE
The Board of Directors have proposed the following slate of (2020/21) Club Officers & (2020/22) Directors, which are to be voted upon at the Skaneateles Rotary club's Annual Meeting scheduled for Jan. 14th, 2021. If there are any objections and/or proposed changes to this slate, please contact the club Secretary, Mary Giroux in writing by January 12th.
President - Terry McCormick
Sgt at Arms - Chuck Williams
Pres-Elect - TBD
Dir - 2021/23 - Dale Drake
Vice-Pres- TBD
Dir - 2021/23 - Lori Ruhlman
Secretary - Mary Giroux
Dir - 2021/23 - Rosemary Mondo
Treasurer - Duane Weaver
Dir - 2021/23 - Cheryl Silvestrini
Exec-Secretary - Ward Vuillemot
Asst Ex-Sec - Cheryl Silvestrini
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Semi-Annual Dues Payment Process
Future Skaneateles Rotary Club semi-annual dues will be invoiced via Email. This will allow you to pay on-line via credit-card through our Website system.You may also pay, as in the past, via check to the address that will be noted on the invoice. Dues are due: Jan 31st, 2020
NOTE - To pay via CC you will required to sign in with your Access-Code and Password. If you do not have these, the system will take you though a process you reset the password. Should you have any difficulty resetting the password, please contact Ward for assistance.
Quotation from Marv .. "just paid my dues by credit card ..... easy peazy!"
Meet Drew Kissler, RIDD... from D7150 Website
You are invited to a zoom event on Tuesday, February 2nd with the Eastwood Rotary Club featuring special guest Drew Kessler. A Rotarian since he was 20, he is the past District Governor of Rotary District 7210 in the Hudson Valley and was recently selected as the youngest ever Rotary International Director for 2022-2024 from Zones 28/32, which includes our District 7150. CLICK HEREfor Zoom invitation info.
ClubRunner Mobile App .... by Ward
Give yourself a New Year gift by downloading; "The ClubRunner MobileApp for Clubs & District”.
By downloading this you will always have the Skaneateles club current data (picture, phone number, email, addresses, etc. ) on you mobile device. No more having to find the last listing that was to sent you or asking him for the information.
Once you have the app on your device, you will need your ClubRunner Access Code and Password. If you do not recall them,email Ward and he will assist you in retrieving them.
This use of this App use is
restricted to Rotary Club members only.
DISTRICT 7150
JANUARY, 2021 NEWSLETTER
D7150 ~ District & Club information
CLICK HERE to access and read the January, 2021 edition of the District 7150 newsletter, and discover all the many Rotary events and happenings within our CNY Rotary clubs.
District 7150, Rotary & Other Events.
CLICK HERE for quick access to the D7150 Calendar of other district club's events.
26 W. Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY 13152 United States of America
We meet via Zoom due to COVID-19.
None members are invited to join our meetings by contacting
our President: David Lee (email link by clicking on his name)
listed under Club Executives & Directors (below - right column)
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And, after last week's meeting our club received a heartfelt note from Meg O'Connell which reads "Thanks for having me present last night at your Rotary meeting. I recognized almost all the faces on the zoom call last night and was overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone's deep commitment to the community. I'm a transplant to Upstate New York but in my 30 years here in Skaneateles I'm always amazed at the altruism of the people and their commitment to build community. Everyone on the call last night has a true heart for service to others. Thanks again for the opportunity."
You are invited to a zoom event on Tuesday, February 2nd with the Eastwood Rotary Club featuring special guest Drew Kessler. A Rotarian since he was 20, he is the past District Governor of Rotary District 7210 in the Hudson Valley and was recently selected as the youngest ever Rotary International Director for 2022-2024 from Zones 28/32, which includes our District 7150. 
DISTRICT 7150
