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Upcoming Committee Meetings | |
11/26/12
Sunshine Campus Promotions Committee
Rotary Office
12pm-1:30pm
11/26 RRCT Board
Board Room
4:30pm
11/27/12- Pam Sherman- Finding Your EDGE™
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
12pm-1:30pm
11/28/12
Marketing Committee
Training Room
12pm-1:30pm
12/5/12- Vision Future Luncheon
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
12pm-1:30pm
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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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Please note the Rochester Rotary Office will be closed during the Holidays:
Thursday, November 22nd
Friday, November 23rd |
Pam Sherman
Finding your Edge |
Join us this Tuesday November 27th at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center when our guest speaker will be Pam Sherman, AKA, The Suburban Outlaw. Sherman's presentation is an exciting, inspirational presentation about the meaning of living on the EDGE™ in the best possible way: Explore, Dream, Grow & Excite.
Bio:
Pam Sherman, AKA, the Suburban Outlaw whose weekly column appears in the Democrat + Chronicle, was profiled in People Magazine about her career transition from attorney to actor. Shehas appeared in numerous stage performances, television shows and films. Sherman conducts programs and coaches business leaders in leadership, business development, and communications using the EDGE™. Sherman is a keynote speaker about finding your personal EDGE™ in the best possible way, to: Explore, Dream, Grow and Excite. She has consulted with Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and is a highly-rated resource for the Young Presidents' and World Presidents' Organizations.
She has been an adjunct professor and guest lecturer at the Kellogg School of Business and American University, among others. Her programs have been enjoyed all over the world, including the Middle East and North Africa. Her book The Suburban Outlaw: Tales from the EDGE is a compilation of columns published in Rochester Magazine. www.suburbanoutlaw.com
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President John's Journal |
Happy Thanksgiving to all! We as Rochester Rotarians have so much to be thankful for and have blessings in our lives too numerous to count. I think, for many of us, Thanksgiving has become the most significant holiday of the year for celebrating family and friends and finding warmth of heart in the relationships that are most meaningful in our lives. It is a day when blessings trump problems. It is a day to be truly thankful for all that we have. My emotions run high as I think of all the ways that Rotary has blessed so many lives and all the lives that are better for the fellowship, friendship and family found right here in our Club. I think of the sacrifice that each of you consistently make with your time, your talent, your spirit, and your money. Did you know that the word sacrifice is defined as "a gift"? Our lives as Rotarians are rich with the gifts we give and the gifts we receive. The fulfillment we find motivates us to do more, and "the open hand of giving is always full".
As you bow your head in prayer, meditation, or joyful thought, consider how grateful we are as Rochester Rotarians and give thanks on Thursday for these blessings:
- Our Office Staff of Tracey, Heather, Linda, Brandi & Jill who personify dedication and unselfishness in their commitment to always go above and beyond our expectations.
- Our Camp staff of Larry and Seth who go way beyond maintaining the Sunshine Campus as a world class facility and treat the entire 157 acres as the hallowed ground that it is.
- Our Camp Partner's who provide so much life and vitality to the Campus by extending the thrill of a camping experience to their "kids": Heritage Christian Services, Camp Haccamo, Mary Cariola Children's Center, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the American Diabetes Association, Camp Joy, and Reach For The Stars.
- Our Campers, who give us back so much more than we give them.
- Mark Matthews, Principal at Roberto Clemente School #8, and his staff of dedicated teachers and administrators who welcome us with open arms to make a difference in the lives of their students.
- The Students at School #8 whose smiles and hugs and thank yous let us know how much we are needed as role models and mentors.
- Our Fund Raising Event partner organizations that help us to raise the money we need to do the good that we do: The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Midvale Country Club, The Rochester Auto Dealers Association, and The Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
WE ARE INDEED RICHLY BLESSED
PROUD TO BE ROCHESTER ROTARIANS
DEEPLY THANKFUL
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At Monday evening's Gather and Gobble open house we had a tremendous crowd of both Gatherers and Gobblers! It was quite the affair with the office all decked out in Thanksgiving Party mode and filled with the sounds of voices and laughter as fellowship and friendship were both in high gear. The food and drinks that were prepared and presented by the office staff was a sumptuous buffet of bounty and the "Gobblers" did some serious damage. We even had fun joking at the bar listening to Dr. Dick Bayer lecture us on how to avoid liver damage! Linda Garland was radiant and so appreciative of all the praise and memories shared as she approaches retirement at the end of December. It was truly a fun filled event for all, and if you missed it, block it out on your calendar right now for next year, Monday November 25, 2013, 4:30 - 6:30.
================= President-Elect Bob Attardo and his Community Service Team Volunteers were at the airport on Tuesday evening working for the Full Circle Home organization. Full Circle Home is that wonderful organization founded here in Rochester that "Supports the Women, Who Support the Troops, Who Support All Of Us Here At Home". This year they will send out over 500 packages of pampering products filled with gifts for the 12 Days of Christmas to the mothers, wives, girlfriends and sisters of deployed service men and women. 16 Rotary Volunteers helped pack and wrap 600 items representing presents for days 3 and 10. Thanks to YNN and all of the travelers who stopped by to see what we were doing, it was an excellent Public Relations event for Rochester Rotary giving assistance to a worthy cause. Not picking on anyone, but Rotarian Mark Armbruster got the award for the most "aesthetically challenged" bows.
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Upcoming Luncheon Meetings |
11/27/12- Pam Sherman- Finding Your EDGE™
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
12/5/12- Vision Future Luncheon
Joint Luncheon with Rochester Downtown Develpoment
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
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Vision Future Luncheon |
The Rochester Rotary is excited to announce we will again join the Rochester Downtown Development for their Vision-Future Rochester's Leadership Team luncheon. Our guest speakers will be Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and Mayor of the City of Rochester Tom Richards.
This year's luncheon will be held Wednesday, December 5th at the
Riverside Convention Center. This will be our weekly luncheon meeting.
This is a sit-down luncheon and reservations are required.
Rochester Rotarians will receive a special price of $25 and all guests will be $45.
If you would like make a reservation please contact Brandi Koch
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Calling All Bell Ringers! |
We are excited to continue our tradition this year of assisting in the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. The Rochester Rotary Club has agreed to provide bell ringers for outdoor kettle entrance's at Eastview Mall on Wednesday, December 5th from 5:00-9:00pm.
Our volunteers will serve a 2-hour shift at each kettle. We would to form teams of 2 or 3 per kettle per shift to allow for inside mall "warming breaks" as needed. Family members and friends are welcome to join us. This is a wonderful way to share in the spirit of the holiday season with your fellow Rotarians, family and friends!
Please email or call Heather Rossi, [email protected] 546.7435 x204 to sign up for a shift by Fri., Nov. 30th so that we can appropriately organize our teams.
We promise to do our best to fulfill your preferred shift request. |
Volunteers Needed!
Christmas Basket Project |
Join us on Friday December 21st at School #8
We are looking for 8-10 volunteers to help preperare and deliver food baskets.
Tasks are:
- People to assemble food baskets
- People to deliver food baskets
- People to both assemble and deliver
Please contact Brandi at [email protected] or 546-7435 X210 if you are interested in volunteering.
Time is TBD. |
Thank you! |
Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to support Full Circle Home.
We assembled and wrapped 600 gift boxes.
A great way to start off the Holiday Season!
www.fullcirclehome.org |
RPO Holiday Pops Concert |
Join us Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre for the annual RPO Holiday Gala Pops. This year we will be partnering with the Monroe Community Hospital Foundation in a joint effort to sell out the Theatre.
If you have questions before you secure your tickets please be sure to contact the Rotary Office.
As part of your membership obligation, we ask you to participate in one of the following three ways: 1. Purchasing or selling eight (8) tickets at $45.00 each OR
2. Purchasing two (2) Patron tickets with preferred seating and program recognition at $150.00 each (this must be done through the Rotary Office) OR
3. Making a suggested donation of $300.00 to the Rochester Rotary Charitable Trusts, Inc.
You may choose one of three (3) ways to exchange/secure your tickets: - Online at www.rpo.org (click on "Rochester Rotary RPO Holiday Pops" OR on the calendar date of Thursday, December 20th - follow the directions to "exchange your voucher") - In person at the RPO Box Office located in the Eastman East Wing at 433 East Main St. - By phone to the RPO Box Office at (585) 454-2100
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Olympic Gold Medalist Jennifer Suhr will be our guest conductor for the event! _______________________________ |
Make It A Night Out! |
Rochester Rotarians and their guests are cordially invited to the Rochester Riverside Convention Center for an exclusive pre and postshow reception the night of the RPO Holiday Pops Concert. Valet parking will be available at the front door along Main Street. Transportation will be provided between the Convention Center and the Eastman Theatre. The cost for the dinner reception per person will be $45.00 and includes:
5:30-7:00 pm
Riverside Convention Center Open Bar European Cheese Display with Ciabatta Bread and Water Crackers Handpassed Hors D'Oeuvres Salad Station Mixed Greens with a Variety of Toppings and Dressings Accompanied by Warm Rolls, Bread Sticks and Herb Butter Carving Station Tenderloin of Beef and Turkey Accompanied by an Assortment of Rolls, Condiments, Chutney and Parmesan Baked Potatoes Pasta Station (Small) Gnocchi with a Bolognese Sauce Accompanied by Grated Cheese, Cracked Black Pepper and Sliced Martusciello Bread with Butter Shrimp Scampi with Butter, Garlic and Olive Oil (Separate from Pasta)
7:30 pm
Holiday Pops Concert
9:15-10:30 pm
Riverside Convention Center
Desserts, cordials and coffee
This dinner is for Rochester Rotarians and their guests - To sign up please RSVP to Brandi Koch in the Rotary Office , 585-546-7435 x210 or [email protected]
(Thanks to Paul DeCarolis for donating the shuttle service to and from the Eastman Theatre.)
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Thank you from School #8 |
We have received several thank you notes from the students at School #8 thanking the Rotarians for the school supplies. The Adopt-A-School budget helps provide school supplies for the classrooms.
Some of the quotes include:
"I really love it when you try to help us on something that we need help on."
"Thank you for giving all these nice supplies like 300 pencils, color pencils, erasers, tissues & notebooks. I really appreciate all these materials."
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ROC The DAY
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How much good can be done in one day?
How much of a difference can one person make?
Find out on 12/12/2012 as our community comes together for 24 hours of giving to make a positive impact in people's lives.
Support the Sunshine Campus on December 12th and help us meet the needs of children disabilities. |
2013 Entertainment Books for Sale! |
It's that time of year - the 2013 Entertainment Books are now available!
These books get you coupons to everything from movies to food, groceries to vacations. For just $30 you can save hundereds of dollars all around the Greater Rochester area.
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November Birthdays |
November 2 - Tom Mitchell
November 2 - John Bastian
November 5 - Don Cameron
November 5 - Kathy Dexter
November 7 - David Flaum
November 9 - Donna Dedee
November 9 - Stephen Hoitt
November 11 - Christine Peters
November 12 - Al Swett
November 16 - David Durham
November 17 - Sal DeBiase
November 19 - Carl Krause
November 22 - Tim Cook
November 24 - Dave Hartney
November 25 - Jim Murrer
November 27 - Tobias Biedenkopf
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How Do I Propose A New Member? |
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. |
What's going on around our District? |
District 7120 Vocal Contest for the Spring 2013
This program will allow three of our high school juniors or seniors to win a scholarship and/or scholarship money.
It is our hope that every club will use this as an opportunity to interface with their local high school, music department and vocal teacher.
The local clubs' responsibilities include:
Select a candidate/candidates
Send in the application and fee of $75 for each candidate
The District will grant the following cash scholarships:
First place $1000 Second place $500 Third Place $300
Roberts Wesleyan College will host the District Competition where the top 3 vocalist will be selected. The collage has also agreed to grant scholarships to the top candidates should they decide to attend Roberts Wesleyan College as a music major.
The event will be January 13, 2013
Time- 1:30 to completion
For more information or questions, contact
Paul Cimicata, Chari [email protected] or 585-747-3795
Sandy McLellan, [email protected] or 585-368-0175
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2012 RPO Sponsors
Gold Sponsors:
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