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Rochester Rotary                                                                              7/18/2012
Rotary HEADLINE News
The Navy Protects America
Sunshine Camp Carnival - Join Us!
President John's Journal
Upcoming Tuesday Luncheons
Peter's Pals Putt-Putt Invitational
Rotary Goes to Camp... BILLS CAMP!
President John's Welcome Reception
Peter D. Formicola Sunshine Camp Golf Invitational
Women of Rotary at Sunshine Camp
Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner 2012
Welcome New Rotarians!
Have you Proposed a Member Lately?
July Birthdays

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Upcoming Committee Meetings   


7/24/12 - School #8 Scholarship Committee Mtg
11:15am-12:30pm
Riverside Convention Center

7/24/12 -  Tuesday Luncheon Mtg
12-1:30pm
Riverside Convention Center
 
7/25/12 - Peter's Pals Putt-Putt Invitational
5:45pm-dusk
Sunshine Campus

What's Going On Around District 7120? 

 

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 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: [email protected] or home phone: 315-524-7561.

 

Hope to see you at the game, 

PDG Mark Wyse

District 7120 Red Wings Committee

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Club Board
Club President
John White

President Elect
Robert Attardo

Immediate Past President
Linda O'Neil

Vice Presidents
Tracy Armstrong
Paul Burgett
Timothy Cook
Lisa Norwood
Nancy O'Brien
Pete Sarratori
Patrick Stack
Ellen Wagner

Treasurer
Don Twietmeyer
 
Assistant Treasurer
Mark Armbruster

Sgt.-At-Arms
Gregory Kausch
 
Assistant Sgt-At-Arms
Beth Cross-Wilhelm


Rochester Rotary Staff 

Executive Director
 
Executive Assistant
 
Event Director

Sunshine Campus Partner Director
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News of YOUR Club
The Navy Protects America

Join us on Tuesday, July 24th at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center where our guest speaker will be Vice Admiral William Burke, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations.

 

Vice Adm. Burke, a native of Hornell, N.Y., graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering. In 1985, he completed a Master of Business Administration at Marymount University. In 1999, he earned a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy at the National War College in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seminar 21 Program in International Politics.

Sunshine Camp Carnival - Join Us!

All Rotarians, Friends and Family are invited to join us at the annual Sunshine Camp Carnival TONIGHT 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 [email protected] or call 585-546-7435 x260.

President John's Journal

I want to say a few things about the wearing of our Rotary Pins.  If we think about it, it is somewhat humorous that we all take special care to wear our pins to Rotary Meetings, where we encounter everyone who already knows that we are a Rotarian.  As an organization that is seeking new members and higher levels of community recognition, wouldn't it make  more sense to proudly wear our pins in the conduct of our daily lives both professionally and socially?  Recently, Rotarian Tom Parrish wore his pin to a Young Professionals networking event and 3 people asked about his membership, what we do, and how they might become involved.  Beyond asking, they actually gave him all of their contact information and requested that we send them out some info on the club and its activities!  Does it get any better than that? 

 

The Rotary Pin is a badge of honor that you have earned.  Here are my top 5 reasons to wear it proudly everywhere you go:

  1. It symbolizes your financial and time commitment to Service Above Self.
  2. It shines brightly to identify you as a person of Character.
  3. It sparks the opportunity to tell others about the Sunshine Campus and School #8.
  4. It honors all those in the world who see Rotary as a Life Saver and a Life Changer.
  5. It rings out as an invitation to "Come Join Us".

 

And here is my "deal" for the coming year.  You will never be fined or called out when forgetting to wear your pin to a Rotary Meeting.  However, I want you  to consider changing your commitment to wear the pin outside of Rotary by 1� this year.   Over the journey of our 101st year, this alone can change the recognition you deserve, and the community awareness Rochester Rotary needs . . . by more than a mile.

Upcoming Tuesday Luncheon

7/24/12 - Vice Admiral William Burke, Deputy CNO - "The Navy Protects America"

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

 

8/7/12 - NO LUNCHEON (Bills Camp 8/6)

Peter's Pals Putt-Putt Invitational
Peter's Pals Putt Putt Invitational and Ice Cream Social -

Wednesday, July 25th (at the Sunshine Campus)

 

We would like to invite Rotarians, Friends and Family back out to the Sunshine Campus for the annual Peter's Pals Putt-Putt Invitational. This Putt-Putt tournament with our Campers is held as part of our larger Peter D. Formicola Sunshine Camp Golf Invitational 

 

The evening will begin with a dedication of a granite plaque,  at 5:45pm in honor of Peter that was auctioned off at last year's Golf Tournament. The Putt-Putt Tournament would kick off at 6pm with 18 camper teams each to be paired with a Rotarian! Our top 5 teams will win an award.

 

The game will be followed by an ice cream social and some carnival games and music.

 

    

 

If you are interested in volunteering to help out with the ice cream social or putting with campers at the Invitational, please contact Heather Rossi in the Rotary Office at [email protected]
or 546-7435 x204. Those who are interested in attending and cheering our teams on are MORE than welcome as well!
Rotary Goes to Camp... BILLS CAMP!

You won't want to miss this - join us on Monday, August 6th when Rochester Rotary will be heading to the Buffalo Bills Training Camp at St. John Fisher College! Practice is from 3:00-5:30pm and food will be served at 3:30pm. We will be hosted in the Founder's Tent near the practice field.

Buffalo Bills logo   The cost is $25 per person and includes finger foods, beverages, and an overall great time with your fellow Rotarians! (This will take place of our weekly luncheon meeting.) 

 

Parking will be available at Mendon High School and Barker Road Middle School, where shuttles will be provided to transport people to and from the camp. The cost for the shuttle is $1 round trip for people ages 12-62 and free for all others. 

 

Family and guests are more than welcome, but reservations are needed - Please RSVP to Elena Rebholz at [email protected] or 585-546-7435 x260.

President John's Welcome Reception

We hope you will join us Thursday August 9th at Locust Hill Country Club for President John's Welcome Reception starting at 4:30pm.

 

We will be hosted out on the veranda and will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar as we mingle with our fellow Rotarians and welcome John White as our new President. 

 

The cost is $19 per person - please RSVP to Elena Rebholz at 585-546-7435 x260 or [email protected].

Peter D. Formicola 
Sunshine Camp Golf Invitational



 
Sponsorship information available here. Spots are available for golfers in either our AM or PM flights and dinner only options are available. If you have any questions or would like to sign up today please contact Heather Rossi in the Rotary Office at [email protected] or 546-7435 x204.


AM Flight (individual stroke play)
7:00am - Registration & Breakfast
7:45am - Shotgun Start AM Flight
Lunch to immediately follow play 

AM players are welcome back for dinner.


PM Flight (scramble format)
11:00am - Registration & Lunch
12:45pm - Memorial Shot
1:00pm - Shotgun Start PM Flight
5:30pm - Cocktails, Dinner, and Auction  

Women of Rotary at Sunshine Camp

Look for white flowers the next time you visit the Sunshine Campus. The Women of Rotary Camp Committee planted the gardens, tubs, and boxes (Tuscarora cabin and the Camera Coop) using white flowers in honor of President John White!

 

In 2007 the committee chose pink flowers to honor President Ken Pink... and in 2008 burgundy red colored flowers were planted in honor of President Sam Merlo.

 

Take a walk to the Haccamo Train Station and admire the beautiful landscaping. The WOR Garden is in front of the platform. The Suburban Rotary Clubs have created their own special areas around the station and are identified by unique engraved stone markers.

 

- Audrey Velepec

Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner 2012

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!

Tanaka, Sakugi  

Welcome New Rotarians!

We would like to welcome two new members to the Rochester Rotary Club!

 

 

Honorable Gail Donofrio is the Acting Supreme Court Judge of the N.Y.S. Court System. She was sponsored by Millie Jordan-Reynolds.


Eileen Broderick is the Commercial Property Manager of Conifer. She was sponsored by Hank Ralston

 

Please give them a warm Rochester Rotary welcome when you meet them.
Have you Proposed a Member Lately?

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 Birthdays

 

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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