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Upcoming Committee Meetings
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3/11/13 RRCT Meeting
4:30-6 PM
Board Room
3/12/13 Tuesday Luncheon
12-1:30 PM
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
3/13/13 Community Service Teams Committee Meeting
12-1:30 PM
Board Room
3/13/13 Friendship Committee Meeting
12-1:30 PM
Shawdow Lake
3/14/13 Campus Facilities Meeting
8-9:30 AM
Board Room
3/14/13 Membership Committee Meeting
12-1:30 PM
Board Room
3/14/13 Adopt-A-School Committee Meeting
2:30-3:30 PM
School #8
3/15/13 Business to Business Committee Meeting
12-1:30 PM
Board Room
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2012-2013
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
Tracey Dreisbach
Executive Director
Myrna Padilla
Executive Assistant
Heather Rossi
Event Director
Brandi Koch
Sunshine Campus Partner Director
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News of YOUR Club |
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NYS Gun Control
A disucssion of the S.A.F.E Act | |
Join us Tuesday, March 12, at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center where our guest speakers will be Sheriff Partick O'Flynn and Chief James Sheppard.
They will be discussing the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act( S.A.F.E) and its impact on crime in our city & county. They will also discuss the issues regarding sportsman and the 2nd Admendement. The good, bad, the enforceable and the un-enforceable. |
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President John's Journal |
Sandy and I are back from sunny Florida, and although vacations are fun, it's nice to be back home again. It may be cold and gray, but it is home. I understand that President Elect Bob did a wonderful job leading the meeting last week and that Larry Fine made an outstanding presentation. I am so impressed with our club! We have terrific depth of leadership and programs that are timely and important. Special thanks to Club Vice President Ellen Wagner for asking Larry to speak to us on the complexities and challenges of Israel and the Middle East.
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Tuesday's program on the Finger Lakes Museum project was very enlightening. Who knew that this was potentially a $40 million dollar project that will attract tens of thousands of visitors to our region. The Museum will provide research, education, exhibits and experiences highlighting the treasure we have right here within our reach. John Adamski, President of the Museum Board, and Don Naetzker, Executive Director gave an impressive presentation on their vision and development plans for the museum with a beautiful video and slides detailing all that we can expect. Rochester is the gateway to the Finger Lakes and I have no doubt this museum will be yet another jewel in the cultural and economic development of our region.
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Sadly, we learned on Monday of the passing of Robert Hurlbut Sr. Bob joined Rochester Rotary in 1981 and was the 2011 Rotary Award recipient. Robert's humanitarian spirit and his generous commitment to our community will be deeply missed.
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Every once in a while I think it's a good thing to remind ourselves of the reasons why we do the things that we do. For example, why are we active Rochester Rotarians? Is Rotary meeting the expectations we had when we joined? Are we excited about inviting others we know to join us for mutual benefit? Have I taken the time to "keep score"?
ACTION REQUESTED: Check off the items on the list below that are meaningful to your membership in Rotary. Let me know if I missed anything. And, let me know if we are not meeting your expectations and what we need to do better.
- Friendship / Fellowship
- Business Development
- Personal Growth
- Leadership Development
- Citizenship in the Community
- Citizenship in the World
- Continuing Education
- Family Programs
- Ethics and Values
- Cultural Awareness
- Opportunities to Serve
- Fun
- Prestige
- Quality of Members
- Informative Programs
- Assistance when traveling
- Networking
- Skills Development
- The Sunshine Campus
- Roberto Clemente School # 8
- The Rotary Foundation
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Judge Johnny's Fines and Recognition Report:
- Gary Albanese volunteered a $25 fine on behalf of his wife Cheryl who was pictured in the Rochester Business Journal for winning some elegant hat contest (I think). At any rate, it was a lovely picture and I had the chance to meet her at the Sunshine Kids Gala and confirm that Gary should pay a fine.
- I, John White, offered a recognition fine in honor of my daughter Laura, who initiated a Wellness Challenge program in the hospital where she is an intern in South Dakota. Overriding many naysayers, she forged ahead with the program and now has 364 employees signed up! My mirror tells me I should sign up as well!
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Upcoming Tuesday Luncheons |
3/12/13- Sheriff Partick O'Flynn and Chief James Sheppard
A discussion of the S.A.F.E Act (NYS Gun Control)
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
3/19/13 Business to Business Trade show
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
3/26/13 Anne Kress-President of MCC
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
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76th Rotary Award Recipient
Bob Witmer | |
At its February Meeting the Rochester Rotary Club Board accepted the Rotary Award Committee's recommendation for the 76th Rochester Rotary Award recipient - Bob Witmer. Bob was nominated by Carl Gerard and Joel Seligman.
Bob has been a member of Rochester Rotary since 1971. He is past Club President and past Charitable Trust Board of Directors President.
"Bob has been, and remains, a leader amongst leaders demonstrating exceptional qualities of "Service Above Self". Few, if any, can measure to his high ethical standards and very deep involvement in the community. "
- Carl Gerard
"Bob is the rare leader who not only exercises authority and influence vigorously and responsibly, but personally embodies the intelligence, values, and traditions of any institutions he is tapped to lead. Combine with those qualities Bob's calm presence, faithful allegiance and loyalty, and his enthusiastic participation in the board panoply of institutional actives for which he is responsible, and one finds in him a rare and special community treasure who is deserving of widespread respect and affection."
- University of Rochester President, Joel Seligman
This year's luncheon will be held Tuesday, May 14th at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. |
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United Way | |
Did you know you can donate to the Sushine Campus through the United Way?
Are you making plans for charitable giving in 2013? Consider a donation to the Sunshine Campus through United Way. Remember to choose Donor Option #1098 for the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus.
A one time gift or a payroll deduction is available for United Way Donations. |
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Rochester Rotary
B2B Trade Show |  Join us Tuesday March 19th, 2013 from 12-1:30 PM for our B2B Rotary Trade Show at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. All Attendees will be able to enter a Grand Prize Drawing of a 32" LCD TV |
Home & Garden Show
Volunteers Needed! |
Again this year we will be selling raffle tickets at the annual Home and Garden Show to benefit the Sunshine Campus!
We need volunteers to help the Sunshine Campus Promotions Committee sell tickets -
March 23rd
4pm - 7pm
March 24th
10am - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 5pm
Each shift needs 4-6 volunteers. Family and friends are more than welcome to join!
Contact Brandi at 546-7435 X210 or brandi@rochesterrotary.org
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Sunshine Camp registration is underway! | |
 The 2013 Camp season is off to a great start!
If you know anyone who would benefit at camp or someone who would be a great staff member have them visit www.sunshinecampus.org to register.
Questions about Camp? Contact Brandi at 546-7435 X210 or Brandi@rochesterrotary.org |
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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!
Tuesday, March 12th - 4:30pm Rochester Rotary Board Room (180 Linden Oaks) |
| Membership Committee Wants to Partner with You! |
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 Myrna at the Rochester Rotary office at 585-546-7435 x201 or either committee co-chair, Mary Lewis Consler or Steve Abramson.
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| March Birthdays |
March 1-LisaNorwood
March 1-Jim Galloway
March 2-Gene Caccamise
March 4-John Daniels
March 4-T-Bone Lattimore
March 11-Joe Pennise
March 11-Joe Rixner
March 13-Paul Harrison
March 14-Kevin Mulvehill
March 18-Dave Brooke
March 19-Nancy Lopez
March 20-Mark Armbruster
March 21-Hank Ralston
March 22-Tim O'Neil
March 22-Bob Maney
March 23-Bob Witmer
March 23-Bob Moore
March 23-Tracy Armstrong
March 25-Bob Jones
March 25-Lee Kirk
March 26-Tom Ioele
March 28-Mark Blood
March 28-Scott Perkins
March 29-Jim Isaac
March 29-Pat Stack
March 31-Gerry DiMarco
March 31-Sharon Stiller
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What's Going On Around District 7120? | |
Below is a link to the District Newsletter - February 2013 Issue.
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