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Upcoming Committee Meetings | |
10/2/12 - Tuesday Luncheon Mtg.
Locust Hill CC
12-1:30pm
10/3/12 - Member Boot Camp
Rotary Offices (180 Linden Oaks)
4:30-6pm |
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2012-2013
Club Board
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Club President John White
President ElectRobert Attardo
Immediate Past PresidentLinda O'Neil
Vice PresidentsTracy Armstrong Paul Burgett
Timothy Cook
Lisa Norwood
Nancy O'Brien Pete Sarratori
Patrick Stack
Ellen Wagner
TreasurerDon Twietmeyer Assistant Treasurer Mark Armbruster
Sgt.-At-ArmsGregory 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
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Talking Baseball with Pitching Legend Johnny Antonelli & Author Scott Pitoniak |
Former National League All-Star and World Series hero Johnny Antonelli and award-winning columnist and best-selling author Scott Pitoniak will share stories from Antonelli's illustrious baseball care er and sign copies of their new book at the Rochester Rotary Club's Luncheon at the Locust Hill Country Club on Tuesday, October 2.
Copies of Johnny Antonelli: A Baseball Memoir will be available for $20, with $4 from the sale of each book being donated back to the Rochester Rotary.
Antonelli, a Rochester native, signed a "Bonus Baby" contract with the Boston Braves for $52,000 shortly after graduating from Jefferson High School in 1948. It wasn't until six years later, when he was traded to the New York Giants, that the stylish lefthander began realizing the potential the scouts had seen in him. In a seven-year stretch, from 1954-59, Antonelli established himself as one of the game's best hurlers, compiling a 114-89 record, 22 shutouts and nine saves while being named an All-Star five times. He twice won 20 games and is one of only two pitchers in baseball history to record a win and a save in both World Series and All-Star Game competition. Following his retirement from baseball in January 1962, Antonelli became a successful entrepreneur in the tire business.
Antonelli will participate in a question-and-answer session with Pitoniak, the former long-time Democrat & Chronicle sports columnist and author of 16 books. Please join us for what's sure to be a fun-filled trip back in time to the Golden Era of baseball. |
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President John's Journal - From the Road | |
Sorry I missed seeing all of you at yesterday's meeting. I am out in Vancouver B.C. on business. I know, I know - I'm supposed to be retired. But when someone says they need you and are willing to pay, it looks perilously close to a compliment. Anyway, I am working hard out here and am now re-tired!
Vancouver is a beautiful city and if you've been here I assume you will agree. If you have not, put it on your list with an A priority.
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President Elect Bob tells me that the presentation yesterday by Maggie Brooks was a hit and played to a full house. And, that Don Alhart did an excellent job of moderating. A little bird also told me that Mr. Attardo did a wonderful job of leading the meeting.
Rotarians Amanda Galley and Bob Enright were fined for being in the news without their pins on. Great Fun! Also, Rotarian Bob Witmer and the entire program committee were recognized for the fantastic job they are doing and the hard work that goes into planning every meeting.
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Last week Tracey and I met with the fall 2012 New Member Class. I wish you were there. 20 bright, smiling, energized and committed professionals who find Rochester Rotary worthy of their time and talents. Awesome!
The reason for the meeting was to come together as cohorts and begin planning for their class to conduct the Tuesday Luncheon Forum on February 5th. In addition, they are organizing a class gift to the Keep the Sun Shining Campaign as well as planning a class project out at camp.
Captain Jeff Bartkoski led the group in choosing the leaders of the class and here they are:
President
Terry Kelly, M&T Bank
Vice President
Jennifer Sommers, MC Sheriff's Dept.
Class Gift Coordinator
Diane McCue, Retired GM and Corp. VP Kodak
Class Project Coordinator
Patrick McGrath, Grace Community Services
Class Luncheon Chair
Lori Parker, Attorney
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Sadly, at the last meeting of your Board of Directors we accepted the resignation of a member who has been with us for less than a year. Reason he resigned? He did not feel engaged nor able to "break in" to the strong relationships that already exist in Rochester Rotary. We all need to "go first" and be constantly pro-active about new member engagement.
Here's the plan . . . Red Name Badge = Make Contact.
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Upcoming Luncheon Meetings |
10/2/12 - Scott Pitoniak and John Antonelli
"Talking Baseball with Pitching Legend Johnny Antonelli & Author Scott Pitoniak"
Locust Hill Country Club
10/9/12 - Debate with NYS Senate Candidates
- Attorney Ted O'Brien
- Assemblyman Sean Hanna
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
10/16/12 - Richard Glaser, Founder RochesterGrowth and Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch
Locust Hill Country Club
10/23/12 - John Zogby, American political pollster, founder of the "Zogby Poll"
Rochester Riverside Convention Center |
Ever wonder what it would be like to teach simple lessons to a classroom full of young children? | |
We have an opportunity for you, and you don't need to have any teaching background in order to take advantage of it. It's called JA in a Day, a Junior-Achievement-sponsored day wherein Rotarians act as substitute teachers for a day, inspiring youngsters to take what they're learning in school and applying it to the real world. Junior Achievement gives you a kit full of all the lesson plans and activities you'll need to have a successful and fun day with your students.
Please set aside Thursday, November 15th to volunteer for Rochester Rotary's JA in a Day at School #8. You can choose to volunteer just in the morning from 8-11 am with kindergarten and first graders, or from 8 am - 1:30 pm with second through sixth graders. You will be paired up in the classroom with another volunteer, and the children's teacher will be in the classroom with you as well.
We have 13 volunteers already signed up; we need 12 more to make this day a success. Please contact Tracey Dreisbach at tracey@rochesterrotary.org or Bill Keenan at bkeenan@rsdeaf.org if you'd like to give it a go.
We will have training dates to prepare you for what will happen during the day on the 15th and become familiar with the materials.
The training dates will be held in the Rotary office on:
- Friday, October 12th: 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, October 17th: 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Monday, October 22nd: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
This will be a day to remember. Don't wait - Sign up today! |
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Rotary Boot Camp |
 Rotary Boot Camp is a quick "training" on all the "ins" and "outs" of Rochester Rotary. We ask that all new members attend one session -- as well as longtime Rotarians who need a refresher on their Club.
These sessions are both social and informative. Strap up your boots and save the date, we will save you a seat!
Wednesday, October 3rd - 4:30pm Rochester Rotary Board Room (180 Linden Oaks)
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Welcome to Our New Members |
 Rochester Rotary and our Board of Directors would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members:
Douglas D. Hannie - Douglas is a Financial Services Professional with Financial Architects. He was sponsored by Dave Ferris.
Anne Dyring Riley - Anne is an attorney in Anne Dyring Riley LLC. She was sponsored by Beth Cross-Wilhelm.
Kelly Smith - Kelly is the Associate V.P. Government, Corporate and Foundation Relations at Roberts Wesleyan. She was sponsored by Tim O'Neil.
Cheryl Nelan - Cheryl is President of CMIT Solutions. She was sponsored by Kim Barrett.
We look forward to all you will bring to our Club in the near future! |
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Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner 2012 -
SIGN UP TODAY! | |
 This year's Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner will be Sunday, November 4th at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center -
We are thrilled to announce we will be welcoming the 2012-2013 RI President Sakuji Tanaka as our keynote speaker.
Reception 4-5pm
Dinner & Program 5pm
Adjournment 8pm
This year's dinner cost will be -
$43 per person - EARLY Bird Price (until 10/16/2012)
$47 per person - Regular Price (after 10/16/2012)
If you would like to make your reservations now an online reservation form is set up at www.rochesterrotary.org
Under the Events tab choose "Special Events" and find the story for the ECFD |
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Have you Proposed a Member Lately?
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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.
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September Birthdays | |
September 2-Mike Green
September 2-Ralph Fornuto
September 3-John White
September 7-Tom Arcuri
September 9-Sergio Esteban
September 10-Kathleen Pringle
September 10-Bill Shaheen
September 12-Bob Guilfoil
September 13-Dan Meyers
September 13-Betty Strasenburgh
September 18-Tay Keller
September 19-Paul Law
September 20-Sean Kelly
September 20-Jeff Halik
September 23-Jerry Archibald
September 26-John Bartholomew
September 26-Dave Mack
September 28-Mimi Bacilek
September 28-Ira Korn
September 30-Amanda Galley
September 30-Mat Adams |
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What's Going On Around District 7120? | | |
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Group Study Exchange Program Information | |
The Group Study Exchange program (GSE) will be sending a team to Sweden and Latvia. The goal of GSE is to build international understanding, goodwill, and friendship through extended visits.Our district now begins its search for qualified candidates for both GSE Team Leader (Rotarian) and for Team Members (Non-Rotarian and can not be directly related to a Rotarian). We need your help in finding these candidates in your area and in your club for the team leader. Information, requirements, promotional materials, and application forms can be found at: www.Rotary.orgClick on Service and Fellowship ---Click on Fellowship--- Click on Group Study Exchange
US GSE TEAM SELECTION
September 28, 2012 GSE Team Leader Applications due.
October 11, 2012 GSE Team Leader Interviews.
November 10, 2012 GSE Team Member Applications due.
November 17th , 2012 GSE Team Member Interviews
TRIP DATES
April 12th 2013 - May 2nd The USA Team visits Sweden and Lathia
April 27th - May 19th/May 26th District 2410 visits The USA (Still a little confusion with the final dates for District 2410)
May 3rd - 5th District Conference 7120 Rochester
If you have questions, or need an application - I encourage you to contact one of the District 7120 GSE Committee members:
Gaven Hurley, DG (Pittsford)
Norma Reilly, Past DG (Newark)
Ellen Hughes, DGE (Waterloo)
Scott Mac Donald DGN( Clifton Springs)
Gary Francis (Canandaigua)
Brad Shea (Greece)
Lisa Norwood (Rochester)
John Kenny, Chair (Waterloo)
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Interested in becoming a 2012 RPO Sponsorship? | |
Interested in participating in the 2012 RPO Holiday Gala Pops Concert as a sponsor?
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