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Tuesday Upcoming Committee Meetings | |
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
3/18/13 RRCT Board Meeting
4:30-6:00 PM
Board Room
3/19/13 Tuesday Luncheon
12-1:30 PM
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
3/21/13 Club Board Committee Meeting
5-6:30 PM
Board Room
3/25/13 Sunshine Campus Promotions Committee
Meeting
12-1:30 PM
Board Room
3/26/13 School #8 Scholorship Committee Meeting
11:30-12:00 PM
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
3/26/13 Tuesday Luncheon
12-1:30 PM
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
3/27/13 Marketing Committee Meeting
12-1:15 PM
Training 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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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. Booths were offered exclusively to Rotarians. The annual Trade Show is part of the B2B Committee's ongoing efforts to help Rotarians do business with other Rotarians.
Bringing a guest? Contact Brandi at 546-7435 X210 or brandi@rochesterrotary.org to register them!
All attendees are able to enter our drawings with the Grand Prize being a 32" LCD TV! 2013 Participating Vendors AlphaGraphics American Diabetes Association
Armbruster Capital Management
Bartholomew Health Care Group
Canandaigua National Bank Wealth Strategies Group
Coldwell Banker
Creative Memories
DeCarolis Truck Rental
EFP Rotenberg
Entre - Escreenz
Excellerated Performance
First Niagara Risk Management
Holy Sepulchre
InTech Solutions - VTFX Productions
Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning
Kittelberger Florist
Krempin Financial Services
Magellan Realty
Mass Mutual
Pace Windows
Parker Law Office, LLP
Pullano & Co.
Ralston Agency
ROC International Airport
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
RochesterWorks! Career Center
Salvation Army of Greater Rochester
Sherman Furniture Rental
Signs Now
Tompkins Financial
Volunteers of America
Woods Oviatt Gilman
XLR8 Team  | | Rochester Rotary Trade Show |
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President John's Journal |
I was hoping that Tuesday's meeting on gun control and the NYS SAFE Act would be well received and so it was! We had an excellent turnout for an outstanding presentation by Chief Sheppard and Sheriff O'Flynn. I was so proud, as I think we all were, to have these two nationally known and locally treasured law enforcement professionals at our podium. Chief Sheppard joined the RPD in 1981 and Sheriff O'Flynn joined the Sheriff's Office in 1976. They have both spent their entire careers honorably and brilliantly serving the people of Rochester and Monroe County. What a blessing they are to our community!
Although they expressed different perspectives on the recent SAFE Act, they both share the same vision for less gun violence and more peace of mind for every citizen. The news reports might lead you to believe that they didn't agree, but their goals are exactly the same. It was a very poignant moment when Chief Sheppard said, "I'm tired of seeing brown people like me lying in the street".
Special thanks to Rochester Rotarians Jennifer Sommers and Mike Woods for helping to put this most important program together. Another GREAT day at Rochester Rotary!
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Our 2nd Annual Euchre Tournament was held last Sunday and from what I hear it was a wonderful afternoon of competitive fellowship. Many thanks to Greg Kausch and Jim & Shirley Isaac for helping to plan and coordinate the event. It was a fun time for all 38 participants and a donation of $200 was made to the Jim Morgan Fund.
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A new member Boot Camp was held on Tuesday afternoon with 5 new members in attendance. Jeremy Bagley from Nazareth College, Eric Birdsall from Centra Financial, Rich Gianforti from Flower City Glass, Timothy List from the Rochester Police Department, and Lori Parker, Attorney got all the scoop and lowdown on the history, structure, and service opportunities at Rochester Rotary. Donna Dedee and Tracey Dreisbach deliver this Boot Camp with professionalism, wisdom, and panache. The importance of what they do in this session cannot be overstated. I always find it thrilling to see the quality and commitment of new Rotarians who are ready, willing and anxious to dive right in and begin serving.
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Judge Johnny's Fines and Recognition Report:
- Dolly Malik volunteered a $25 fine for not registering a guest properly and causing embarrassment and shame to our distinguished Sgt-at-Arms, Greg Kausch. All in good fun, and all to benefit RI.
- Sgt-at-Arms Greg Kausch offered an "awe shucks, it's OK Dolly" fine to show forgiveness and support for Dolly. It only took $25 to change Greg from a tough guy to a sensitive new age guy. Warmed the cockles of my little heart!
- Bill Weber offered a $50 fine to honor his son who is a Chef studying and being highlighted by celebrity chef Guy Fiery on the Food Network. Did I hear Joe Floreano ask for his resume?
- Chip Lacure offered a $25 fine to honor his daughter for passing her driver's license test on the second try. Chip said the fine was less money than the prescription for tranquilizers he has been taking worrying about her driving skills.
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Finally, I need to rally the members of the Tootsie Roll Bright Spot Club to send me some nominations for someone to receive the Bright Spot Award. If you want to nominate someone and you are not a member, a small pledge of $100 payable by June 30th is all you need to do.
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Upcoming Tuesday Luncheons |
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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Fellowship Wine and Dinner Party
with Dick and Ginger Howell | |
 Join us April 1oth for our next fellowship event. We will be having a Dinner and Wine tasting party at Dick and Ginger Howell's home - The Seasonal Kitchen.
The Seasonal Kitchen is a fun place to be. You will enjoy soup, appetizers, a main dish and dessert! Oh yeah and wine pairing by expert Holly Howell! You will also get notes on the wines and all the recipes.
Space is limited - The event will begin at 6pm and is $60 person. Please RSVP to Brandi at 546-7435 X210 or brandi@rochesterrotary.org. |
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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 Sunshine Campus through the United Way?
Are you making plans for charitable giving in 2013? Consider a donation to the Sunshine Campus through the 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. |
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! The Home and Garden Show is held at the Riverside Convention Center.
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 |
| 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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