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Rochester Rotary                                                                   3/27/2013
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President John's Journal
Upcoming Tuesday Luncheons
Home and Garden Show Thank you!
Community Service Project
Rotary Work Day - Sunshine Campus
Take me out to the ball game!
Sunshine Camp registration is underway
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 Upcoming Committee Meetings
4/2/13 Tuesday Luncheon
12-1:30 PM
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
  
4/9/13 Tuesday Luncheon
12-1:30 PM
Locust Hill Country Club
  
4/10/13 Community Service Teams Committee Meeting 
12-1:30 PM
Board Room  
  
4/10/13 Friendship Committee Meeting
12-1:30 PM
Shadow Lake Golf Course
  
4/11/13 Campus Facilities Committee Meeting
8-9:30 AM
Board Room
  
4/11/13 Membership Committee Meeting
12-1:30 PM
Board Room
  
4/11/13 Adopt-a-School Committee Meeting
2:30-3:30PM
School #8 
  
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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
Office Closed
Friday March 29th
The Rochester Rotary Office will be closed Friday March 29th.
  
We wish you and your family a Happy Easter!
Fellowship Tuesday

Join us Tuesday, April 2 , at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center where we will have "Fellowship Tuesday".

 

 There will be no speaker, there will be ample time for open conversation, and, we will have a couple of "conversation starters" at each table regarding membership and networking.

President John's Journal
Dr. Anne Kress, President of MCC, exceeded all expectations at Tuesday's luncheon meeting with a riveting, fact filled, and plain English vision of what the college will accomplish at the new "Kodak" Damon City Campus.  What an engaging, articulate, and enthusiastic leader she is.  Great program!  Great College!  And, Great to have MCC's commitment to downtown Rochester.  Occupancy for the new campus is scheduled to begin in 2016.

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Remember when Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring?  Well, I support the Ohio prosecutor who has filed court papers accusing Phil of misrepresentation and fraud, and asking for the death penalty.  I also heard that the Mafia has a contract out on him.  Enough of this reckless rodent I say!

 

I am officially sick of winter and was so happy to hear Don Alhart announce that it may reach 60 degrees on Sunday!  That was better news than the Dow being up 70 points.  I'm reminded of this classic little saying so appropriate for this time of year?  

Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the birdies is?

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Fellowship Tuesday, April 2nd.  I have heard over and over again this past year that we do not have enough time at our weekly luncheons to talk and get to know those at our tables.  Well, this coming Tuesday is my response to all those who have commented.  There will be no speaker, there will be ample time for open conversation, and, we will have a couple of "conversation starters" at each table regarding membership and networking.  Every Rotarian ranks Fellowship as one of the top reasons why they enjoy their membership, and Tuesday's meeting is specifically designed to build goodwill and better friendships.  Please make a special effort to attend.

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This week's Tootsie Roll Bright Spot Award was presented to Andrew Brady.  Andrew is a new member and has displayed a wonderful commitment to all that we do.  He has joined committees, volunteered for work details, community service events, social events, and attends almost every Tuesday luncheon.  He has become famous in the club as the Face of New Member Engagement.  His firm is XLR8 Team, Inc., which is a training and professional development company.  One of his major clients is Wegmans!  Seek him out and say hello - he is a terrific guy and a generous member of Rochester Rotary.

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Reminder.  The PGA Championship at Oak Hill is on the verge of selecting Rochester Rotary and our Sunshine Campus as one of the major charities to provide volunteers for the event to be held  August 5th - 11th.    If you have a potential interest in volunteering, I need you to send an email to Myrna at the Rotary Office, [email protected], with the subject line of PGA.  This is not a commitment, just an expression of interest.  Please send her an email right now.

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Judge Johnny's Fines and Recognition Report:

  • Past President Andre Godfrey volunteered a $50 fine on behalf of a Four-Way Test violation by the women who worked in the Entre Computer booth at last week's Trade Show.  Seems like Don Cameron won the booth's door prize, but they wanted to give the prize to Scott Rasmussen because he was better looking. 
  • Paul DeCarolis was "called out" by Past President Joe Floreano for having excessively good luck last week.  Paul won 3 door prizes at the B2B Trade Show, and that evening won a significant 50/50 drawing at the Italian Heritage Dinner!  Being a good sport and a very generous Rotarian, Paul agreed to make a $100 contribution to the Rotary Foundation.  I love these guys!
  • In the Turn About is Fair Play category, Past President Barry Culhane called out Joe Floreano for attending a prestigious event, hob knobbing with people of power and influence, and not wearing his Rotary Pin!  Barry assessed a $50 fine on Joe who did express remorse and regret for his violation. 
  • Note to All Members:  These "fines" are all in good fun, mostly pre-arranged, and never intended to cost a member more than they have volunteered to pay.  I restate; the maximum fine for recognition or humorous violations is $25 unless voluntarily increased by the person involved.  And, all $ goes to the great causes of the Rotary Foundation.

 

 

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Upcoming Tuesday Luncheons

4/2/13 Fellowship and Table Talk  

Rochester Riverside Convention Center

 

4/9/13 Curt Smith- "What Baseball Means to me"  

 Locust Hill Country Club  

 

4/16/13 RACE Exhibit and Presentation-Rochester Museum and Science Center

Rochester Museum and Science Center

 Reservations recommended.

Home & Garden Show

 Thank You!

Thank you to all of our volunteers who came out this weekend and sold raffle tickets at the Home and Garden Show. 

 

We raised $2000!  All proceeds raised from the raffle will go directly to the Sunshine Campus.

 

Community Service Project
Intervol Sorting Party

Join us April 16th from 6-8 PM for an Intervol Sorting Party.

 

10 volunteers are needed. Pizza will be provided.

 

Volunteers will be sorting medical supplies.

For more information visit: http://www.intervol.org/rums/sorting.php  

  
Please RSVP to Myrna at [email protected] or 546-7435 X201
Rotary Work Day
Sunshine Campus Clean Up
Spring is here! We need your help to get the Sunshine Campus up and running for the 2013 Season.
  
Bring your friends and family for a fun filled day.  Saturday April 27th from 9-3.  Food and beverages will be provided.
  
Please e-mail Brandi at [email protected] to register so we have a head count for food. 
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!

Rochester Rotary is heading to the ball field!  

 

We are taking our luncheon over to Frontier Field for lunch at The Nest and the Red Wings 11:05am ball game THURSDAY May 30th! 

 

THIS WILL REPLACE OUR TUESDAY LUNCHEON THAT WEEK.

 

Reservations will be needed for the game as we will take care of pre-pulling a group of tickets for our Rotarians.

  

The cost will be $21 per person and include a great lunch and your ticket to the game! 

Please RSVP to Brandi in the Rotary Office at [email protected]  or 546-7435 X210

United Way
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Did you know you can donate to the Sunshine Campus through the United Way? 

 

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.
 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 [email protected]

 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.

 

 
April Birthdays

April 2- JoAnne Ryan

April 6- Corky Strakosh

April 6- Dale Virgil

April 7- Mark Sheldon

April 8- Sandy Parker

April 8- John Thoman

April 0- Jayne Van Zile

April 10- Jerry Zappia

April 12- Allison Watts

April 13- Aaron Hilger

April 14- Fred Quirin

April 14- Joe Floreano

April 14- Brad Pearson

April 15- David Hoselton

April 16- Brad McAreavy

April 16- Kim Perry

April 17- Shannon Byrd

April 18- Dan Davies

April 19- Perry Bradley

April 19- Tim O'Grady

April 21- Beth Cross-Wilhelm

April 22- Dan Duprey

April 22- Ellen Wagner

April 23- Dan Rundberg

April 25- Pete Bonenfant

April 25- Mark Shortino

April 27- Bill Weber

 

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