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Once again this year we will be holding our annual Rochester Red Wings Rotary Night complete with the family picnic. This year's game will be Saturday, August 18, 2012 @ 7:05pm and will include post game fireworks. 

As has been the practice in the past, $1.00 from each ticket will go to the District 7120 Literacy Committee to help promote literacy within Rotary District 7120. We will also be collecting new or gently used children's books for distribution to schools in need within Rotary District 7120. These books can be dropped off at the 50/50 table located in the main breezeway.

One thing that is new this year is that we are offering Rotary Clubs or individual Rotarians the opportunity to reach out to those less fortunate in the community by becoming a member of the Big Hitters Club. For $115 through the Big Hitters Club you can purchase a block of 20 tickets so that those less fortunate can come and enjoy a Red Wings Game. For some of these kids it may be the only way that they get that opportunity, and what a great way to get the name of Rotary out in the community.

The order form for tickets as well as the application for the Big Hitters Club are available on the Rotary District 7120 home page. If you have any questions or would like me to send you a form directly please feel free to contact me. Email: mwyse@rochester.rr.com or home phone: 315-524-7561.

Hope to see you at the game,

PDG Mark Wyse 

All Rotarians, Friends and Family are invited to join us at the annual Sunshine Camp Carnival, WEDNESDAY JULY 18TH, for a picnic dinner starting @ 6pm followed by a parade then Carnival fun with face painting, bounce houses, splash park, dunk tank, train rides and MUCH MUCH more!

The cost is $5 per person or $20 for the family - we are also looking for volunteers to run some of our Carnival games. If you are interested or would like to RSVP please email Elena Rebholz at elena@rochesterrotary.org or call 585-546-7435 x260.

There is NO LUNCHEON on Tuesday, July 17th due to the Sunshine Camp Carnival on Wednesday, July 18th. 

This week's  meeting was a true honor for me as I took the reigns as your President for the coming year.  Your words and deeds of support were heartwarming and so very much appreciated.  I want to especially thank the Bow Tie Brigade and state that you looked 

"mah-vah-las".  And, congratulations to Mary Lewis-Consler for being awarded the first "Tootsie Roll Bright Spot" honor.  Her work as leader of the Membership Committee is deserving of all the recognition we can give her.

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As a reminder to all who attended the first meeting of our Second Century of Service and to update those who could not, I outlined my plans to do a few things differently this year.  The context of these initiatives is that small changes can make a world of difference over time.  I introduced my plans by stating that in navigation, a 1 degree change in course over a 101 mile journey would result in more than a mile's worth of difference at our destination.  The 101 comes from the fact that this 2012-2013 year is the 101^st year of Rochester Rotary.  I am asking all Rotarians to make a 1° difference in your personal Rotary engagement, and this Club will be a mile ahead of where we are now at the end of the year.

Here are the highlights of my plans:

1. Peace Through Service - this is our Rotary International theme for the year and our local programs and projects will support this in every way we can.
2. 4-Way Test Emphasis - the 4-Way Test is the fundamental moral and ethical code upon which Rotary was founded and provides all of us a standard of common ground.  This will be highlighted at every meeting and hopefully be a part of every engagement.
3. Community Service Teams - I have asked President-Elect Bob Attardo to lead this effort in which teams of Rochester Rotarians will volunteer for one day of service to a local organization that serves our community.  Two examples of worthy organizations Bob is working on are Volunteers of America (Rotarian JoAnne Ryan is the CEO), and InterVol (Rotary Award winner Dr. Ralph Pennino is the CEO). 
4. International  Service Project - Rochester Rotary is putting together plans to organize a Service Project in conjunction with InterVol and the Belize Rotary Club.
5. Bright Spot Nominees - At the end of each weekly newscast Don Alhart will shine a bright spot on someone who has recently been an example of Service Above Self.  A new "Tootsie Role Club" will support this process by pledging $2 per week and includes benefits too numerous to mention here.  Standby for more news on this!
6. Thinking of You cards - Each week at each luncheon table we will have special cards available with the names of those who need the support and the thoughts of fellow Rotarians.  This week we sent cards to Barry Culhane who is recovering from shoulder surgery and Bob Buckpitt who's arthritis and cancer do not allow him to come to meetings.  PLEASE - if you find at any time that someone is ill or needs a lift to their spirits call the Rotary office and let us know.
7. Fines and Recognitions -  This is an entirely new process!  The maximum fine is now $25 and the money will go to The Rotary Foundation.  Upon payment, you will get individual credit at RI towards earning a Paul Harris Fellowship.  And, your receipt for paying your fine from Sgt. At Arms Greg Kausch will be a 4-Way Test Coin.

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Please join with the members of our Board, all committee chairs, the office staff and me to change the course of Rochester Rotary by only 1 degree and we can be more than a mile ahead at the finish line of year 101.

7/17/12 - NO LUNCHEON (Sunshine Camp Carnival 7/18)

7/24/12 - Vice Admiral William Burke, Deputy CNO

Rochester Riverside Convention Center

7/31/12 - Dr. Brad Berk and Mark Clement - "Changes in the Delivery of Health Care after the Obamacare Decision"

Rochester Riverside Convention Center

This year's Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner is set for Sunday, November 4th, 2012 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Stay tuned for ticket information!

Do you know a friend or business colleague who would benefit from being a member of the Rochester Rotary? Bring them to a luncheon and propose them for membership! It is simple; visit our website at www.rochesterrotary.org and download a proposal card under "Club Committees". 

If you have any questions about membership, please contact Linda at the Rochester Rotary Office at 585-546-7435 x 201 or either committee co-chair, Mary Lewis Consler or Steve Abramson.

July 1 - Bob Lewis

July 2 - Angelo Ponticello

July 2 - Dennis Coggins

July 5 - Wayne Wegman

July 7 - Paul Griswold

July 7 - Jerry Helfer

July 9 - Fran Pullano

July 13 - Bob Klie

July 13 - Shawn Curran

July 13 - Bob Attardo

July 14 - Don Ginsberg

July 15 - Susan Keith

July 15 - Mike Miller

July 16 - Doug Volland

July 16 - James Spencer

July 16 - Susan Shafer

July 16 - Rick Briggs

July 17 - Dick Bayer

July 21 - Peter Sarratori

July 21 - Erica Harper

July 22 - Mary Lewis Consler

July 23 - Honorable Sandra Doorley

July 25 - Nancy Rencis

July 30 - Laurie Mahoney

July 31 - Millie Jordan-Reynolds

July 31 - Lynette Loomis

July 31 - Gary Albanese

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