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Skantarian Newsletter
Apr 02, 2020
Editor:  Ward  Vuillemot  
Asst. Ed.  Mary Giroux
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Skaneateles Rotary Club 4859
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Mailing address
Skaneateles Rotary Club
PO Box 316
Skaneateles, New York 13152
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District 7150 Officers
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Birthdays & Club Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Lee Bennett
March 31
 
Join Date
Suzette Grinnals
March 5, 2015
5 years
 
Cheryl Silvestrini
March 14, 2009
11 years
 
Craig Froelich
March 29, 2018
2 years
 
Links
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Rotary Leadership Inst.
Skaneateles C of C
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Immediate Past Pres.
 
Sergeant at Arms
 
Exec-Secretary
 
Vice President
 
Director 2018-20
 
Director 2018-20
 
Director 2018-20
 
Director 2018-20
 
Director 2019-21
 
Director 2019-21
 
Director 2019-21
 
Director 2019-21
 
Youth Exchange Chair
 
Rotary Foundation Chair
 
Membership Chair
 
Interact Chair
 
PR Committee Chair
 
Program Chair
 
Worthy Cause Chair
 
RYLA Chair
 
Youth Exchange Officer
 
Club Admin
 
Elect-Media Chair
 
Grants Chair
 
Bulletin Editor
 
Chairperson, Skan. Rotary Foundation
 
Vice Chair, Skan. Rotary Foundation
 
Treasurer, Skan. Rotary Foundation
 
Secretary, Skan. Rotary Foundation
 
Trustee, Skan. Rotary Foundation
 
April 02, 2020 Until Further Notice
MEETINGS CANCELED
.... and for the foreseeable future at least until the closure of restaurants is lifted by New York State.
due to COVID-19
We will be publishing a weekly newsletter, which will contain updates.
PRESIDENTS' CORNER... by Pres., Mary & Cheryl
     I hope that you and all of your loved ones are doing well during this trying time.  When we decided to cancel meetings two weeks ago (yes, that was just two weeks ago!) we never thought that the situation would develop so rapidly affecting just about every part of our daily lives.  However, it did, so we are adjusting and coping.  
     As Rotarians there are things we can still do to help others.  If you have a neighbor that lives alone, give them a call just to check in.  If you are able, make a contribution to one of the many organizations serving the less fortunate, for example, the Food Bank of CNY.  If you are going to the grocery store or drug store call your neighbor to see if they need anything.  Order a gift card from a local business remembering that when our club asks for their donations for the Christmas dinner fundraiser the local businesses always step up. And, a smile and a heartfelt "Thank You" to the store clerk, the mail carrier, transportation workers, municipal workers, health care workers and everyone else working in essential services can help brighten their day.
      We aren't sure when we will be meeting again, but until we do please stay safe and healthy'
ROTARY MONITORS COVID-19
... from RI website
Rotary International is closely monitoring the pandemic of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, and is continuously assessing the potential impact to Rotary operations, events, and members.
     Your health and safety are alway our top priorities CLICK HERE for information of Rotary activities that may be affected. (this site in continuously updated as new information become available.
Town of Skaneateles Resources
The Town of Skaneateles has released information for the community which includes resources, links and contacts.
Click HERE. to access.
D7150 Grant Seminar via Zoom. ... by Ward
The District Grant Seminar will be held via on-line Zoom with three dates to select from (April 6, 7 or 8).  Click on the desired event to register on-line.  All you need to know to prepare and submit at 2020-21 District Grant.

ROTARY YE Year Ends. ... by Lori Ruhlman

The exchange year has come to an abrupt end with difficult decisions faced and made by all exchange programs (including Rotary) and governments.

Here is an update on the wonderful Skaneateles Rotary Exchange Students who have returned home, and the two great inbounds who have left us.

Shane has returned from Belgium and is in quarantine at his parents’ home here. Eva is due to arrive home Friday, March27. 

Amira returned to Mexico and has reported in  that she made it safe; and Simon will leave Friday, March 27.

All four were sad to have their adventures come to an end.

To stay in touch with those who have left us, use these email addresses:

amiranassar201066@gmail.com.      simon.j.hess@icloud.com

Youth Leadership Development Programs
Canceled ... by Ward
Unfortunately, two of the youth leadership development programs which have historically been sponsored and/or funded for local youth have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • RYLA - District Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - The district leadership and decided to cancel 2020 RYLA, and will reconvene it in 2021.
  • Boys State - Packy Taylor has notified us that the regional American Legion's Boys State has been canceled for this year.
We look forward to these stellar youth leadership development program to return in 2021.
Mirbeau Classes Online
I wanted to inform the Skaneateles Rotary Clubs about free online classes from Mirbeau.  We are all so grateful to reconnect during these troubling times.  It's wonderful to have this virtual connection.  I hope it brings participants peace of mind.  Please pass along the info to other rotarians far and wide.  I would love to see one of you in my class.   CLICK Here to access the link to the classes.
Call/email me if you have any questions.
Be well and safe, Hope to see you soon!  Rosemary
World Health Organization 
For current World Health Organization COVID-19 information CLICK HERE to access The WHO website.
Senior Shopping at TOPS Skaneateles
The customer service desk at Tops confirms that they have Senior Only Shopping hours between 6:00 - 7:30 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the COVID-19 crises.  ... by Ward

The Skaneateles Central School District, in conjunction with support from our community members, the Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry, and Skaneateles Outreach, is offering meals to anyone who needs them in the difficult weeks ahead. Breakfast and lunch are available to any family, regardless of income, who needs assistance at this time.

      Our kitchen will be open to prepare meals for our community over the next few weeks. You do not need to have children in the school system, and you do not need submit any financial paperwork. These are unsettling times, and we, along with the generous support of our community, will be extending our table to all of our families.

CLICK HERE to access the Skanschools.org and the full article.

DISTRICT 7150 
MARCH 2020 NEWSLETTER
 CLICK HERE to access and read the MARCH 2020 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.
Rotary District 7150 Conference
Save the Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2020
Join us in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the United Nations with fellow Rotarians and the international community here in CNY.
Visit the historic village of Liverpool, which was founded on the salt industry and willow weaving.
Holiday Inn Syracuse-Liverpool, 441 Electronics Pkwy, Liverpool, NY
~ More Information to follow ~
Our Rotary YE Students - 2019-20
LONG TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Outbound -  
           Shane Rutledge - to Belgium
           Eva Lombardi - to Taiwan
Inbound - (returned home due to Coronavirus outbreak)
Simon Hess -from Switzerland
Amira Aguilar - from Mexico
SHORT TERM EXCHANGE (summer) PROGRAM (STEP)
Lily Arias - traveling to Santander, Spain (Marina ,host sister)
Grace Bailey - traveling to Treviso, Italy   (Alice, host sister)
Ashlen Rossi -  traveling to Torreviega, Spain  (Valentina, host sister)
REPORTING A MAKE-UP
Ward 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.  His email is: wardtv37@mac.com
     To learned more about attendance make-ups, visit our web-site, Site Pages and click-on Attendance make-up procedure.
Skaneateles Rotary Club
Upcoming Speakers & Events
See SPEAKERS below or CLICK on the  Speaker's tab on our website's Home Page.
Speakers
Apr 02, 2020
Due to Coronavirus (watch weekly newsletters for updates)
Apr 09, 2020
Apr 11, 2020
Skaneateles C of C Annual Easter Egg Hunt set up.
Apr 16, 2020
In My Father's Kitchen
Apr 21, 2020
Host TBD
Apr 23, 2020
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Skaneateles
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 6:30 PM
The Sherwood Inn
26 W. Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY  13152
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