This year's Rotary Award luncheon stands out as a highlight of my year as President. When Rochester Rotary and its generous members are called upon to plan an event that requires high impact and grand elegance, our highest expectations are exceeded every time!
I have received several complimentary emails similar to this one, and you should all bask in the glow of these compliments.
"What a great program honoring Bob Witmer and an award so well deserved by him! The staging, the food, speakers, remarks, video....everything.....so beautiful! I was happy to be able to attend!"
It truly was a great great day for Rochester Rotary and for The City of Rochester and The County of Monroe. Bob Witmer has given so much to so many for so long that the quality of life for all us has been touched and improved by his generosity. Dan Meyers did an outstanding job as Chair of the Rotary Award Committee and to all who served in the selection process, Thank You! And once again . . . Congratulations Bob!
Special thanks to these gentlemen who always insure that everything Rochester Rotary does is First Class: Chip Lacure from CMI Communications; Videographer Kurt Mueller from Moment Driven Productions; Joe Floreano from the Convention Center; and Photographer Ken Pamatat from Creative Images. "Nobody does it better".
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Capital Fund Drive Update. The Forever Sunshine Campaign has moved into Phase 3, the appeal to Foundations, Corporate and Industry Supporters, and Significant Individual Donors. This phase of the campaign was initiated on May 8th with a cocktail reception at the Riverside Convention Center specifically for the Construction and Building Trades professionals. The event was hosted by Rotarians Gene Caccamise, Joe Leone, Aaron Hilger, and Past President Ken Pink. More than $20,000 was raised at the event with "more on the way". It was a wonderful evening being with these folks who contribute so much to our Campus with advice, labor, materials, and money. They are out at camp almost every week transforming their gifts into phenomenal experiences and brighter futures for our campers.
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Judge Johnny's Fines and Recognition Report:
It has now been two weeks with special luncheon programs and no ability for me to fine or recognize anyone. I am going through withdrawal and Hank Ralston has reported that he is bored to death! So, I have decided to issue BENCH WARRANTS to the following members that I am ready to "recognize" at this Tuesday's meeting, May 21st.
Tracy Armstrong - National magazine pic with no pin.
Nancy O'Brien - Promotion to Sr. Vice President
Dawn Borgeest - Articles and Pictures with no pin
Mike Giardino - News article, no pin
Brad Pearson - New job at Highland Hospital |
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Special "Bring a Guest" Luncheon - Tuesday, June 11, 2013.
Please think about inviting someone to join you at this luncheon who may become an excellent Rotarian just like yourself! No heavy sales pitch, just an opportunity to expose them to who we are and what we do while having a delightful lunch with you and your friends. Please email Myrna to register your guest with name and organization. myrna@rochesterrotary.org.
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Join us Tuesday, May 21st at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center 
