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Upcoming Committee Meetings | |
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9/3/13 Tuesday Luncheon
12-1:30 p.m.
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
9/4/13 Program Committee Meeting
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Board Room
9/9/13 Joint Finance Committee Meeting
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Board Room
9/10/13 Tuesday Luncheon
12-1:30 p.m.
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
9/11/13 Friendship Committee Meeting
12-1:30 p.m.
Shadow Lake Country Club
9/12/13 Campus Facilities Committee Meeting
8-9:30 p.m.
Board Room
9/12/13 Membership Committee Meeting
12-1:30 p.m.
Board Room
9/12/13 Adopt-a-School Committee Meeting
2:30-3:30 p.m.
School #8
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2013-2014
Club Board
Club President
Robert Attardo
President Elect
Tracy Armstrong
Immediate Past President
John White
Vice Presidents
Timothy Cook
Beth Cross-Wilhelm
Donna Dedee
Nancy O'Brien
Pete Sarratori
Julie St.Germaine
Patrick Stack
Ellen Wagner
Mark Zawacki
Treasurer
Don Twietmeyer
Assistant Treasurer
Mark Armbruster
Sgt.-At-Arms
Mary Lewis-Consler
Sgt-At-Arms
Jayne Van Zile
New Member Liaison
Meredith Smith
Historian
Mat Adams
Rochester Rotary Staff
Tracey Dreisbach
Executive Director
Myrna Padilla
Executive Assistant
Heather Rossi
Event Director
Brandi Koch
Sunshine Campus Partner
Director
Morgan Hamman
Accounting Manager |
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News of YOUR Club |
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What's Happening at Sunshine Campus | |
This week we welcome Heritage Kids to the Sunshine Camp. It is a great way to end our summer. They are enjoying arts and crafts, pool, pond and much more.
The picture below is from their Carnival Day. They played games, tie-dyed t-shirts, and went in the bounce houses.
After this week at the Sunshine Campus our summer programs end and the campus is available for rental to non-profit organizations. Again, thank you to everyone who helped make the Sunshine Campus an unforgettable experience for so many campers this summer. |
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Democratic Primary Mayoral Debate | |
Join us Tuesday, September 3rd at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center for a Democratic Primary Mayoral Debate with Mayor Thomas Richards and City Council President Lovely Warren.
 
We are anticipating this to be a larger luncheon than usual. If you plan to attend please RSVP to Myrna Padilla in the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x201 or myrna@rochesterrotary.org. |
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President Bob's Journal | |
Yesterday, District Governor Ellen Hughes delivered an excellent presentation on Rotary International President Ron Burton's theme to Engage Rotary, Change Lives. Ellen's message was positive and engaging. She frequently touched upon her priorities for our Rotary District and our Club's projects and activities, and how they fit in with this year's theme.
Ellen expressed her dream that this year every Rotarian in the District will make a donation in any amount to the RI Foundation. Our Club's goal is to raise $8,500 for the Foundation. One way we intend to raise such funds is through the Tootsie Roll Club. At the meeting yesterday, Ellen joined that club. Then she nominated Don Alhart for the Bright Spot Award in recognition of his unending support for the District, and especially the RI Foundation, since Don was District Governor in 2002-2003. Congratulations Don!
Attendance yesterday was fantastic. Rotarians turned out in record numbers for the District Governor's official visit. We had a full house, and I believe, based upon the standing ovation she received, that everyone enjoyed Ellen's presentation. Thank you for the support.
Next Tuesday, September 3, the Rochester Rotary Club will host an important debate in the Democratic primary race for Mayor of the City of Rochester. I am very excited that City Council President Lovely Warren and incumbent Mayor Tom Richards accepted our invitation. I am eager to hear their visions for our great city, and their positions on economic development, education and improving conditions in city neighborhoods. If you have a question for the candidates, please write it on a piece of paper or index card, and place it in the glass bowl that will be located at the check-in tables on Tuesday.
This has been a very busy summer. I thank the office staff and all Rotarians for their hard work, dedication and commitment to make sure that we didn't just get things done, but we did everything extremely well. You can always be counted on to answer the call to service, and that makes each of you and our Club very special. I wish you an enjoyable, relaxing and safe Labor Day holiday. |
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Upcoming Tuesday Luncheons | |
9/3/13 Democratic Primary Mayoral Debate - Mayor Thomas Richards & Lovely Warren
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
9/10/13
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
9/17/13 Hon. Thomas Reynolds
Rochester Riverside Convention Center |
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Genesee Brew House Social | |
 Join us for Happy Hour!
Thursday, September 5th from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Genesee Brew House. |
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Bi-Monthly
Thought Leaders Forums | |
Rochester Rotary and the Business to Business Committee introduce:
Bi-Monthly Thought Leaders Forums
Join us Wednesday, September 18th
Health Care Reform 2014
How will it impact your business?
Presented by Fran Pullano of Pullano & Associates and Sharon Stiller of Abrams Fensterman
- Bring your questions and concerns
- See what fellow Rotarians are planning to do
- Learn how to minimize impact on your business
Forum will begin at 7:30 am: Light breakfast/Networking
8-9:00 am: Presentation/Q&A
The cost is $10 per person - Space is limited RSVP required to Myrna Padilla in the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x201 or myrna@rochesterrotary.org
September 18th Thought Leaders Forum Flyer |
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Oktoberfest | |
Join us Saturday, September 21st at Oktoberfest for an evening of food, fun, and music. Music will be begin at 5:00 p.m. and dinner will start at 6:00 p.m. It will be held at the Clubhouse, 8 Bay Point Circle, Rochester, NY 14622. The evening will be hosted by Wolfgang and Joanne Pfizenmaier and Erich and Bruni Postler.
The cost will be $35 per person and will include dinner and drinks. Space is limited please RSVP to Myrna Padilla in the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x201 or myrna@rochesterrotary.org.
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Buffalo Bills Game Road Trip - 2 Tickets Remain | |
Reserve your seat today for the Sunday, October 13th Buffalo Bills home game against the Cincinnati Bengals. We have booked a Coach bus and you and 30 of your closest Rotarian friends are set to leave Rochester at 9am and
head to the Ralph!
The cost per person is $93 and includes your game ticket, bus seat, food and drink. We will provide hamburgers and hots for the grill along with a (limited) beverage selection - We would ask each person bring a dish to pass and any additional drink you may want for tailgating!
Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis - stadium seats are in section 121 (Level Tunnel End Zone). RSVP with Heather Rossi in the Rotary Office at 585-546-7435 x204 or hrossi@rochesterrotary.org
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Save the Date! | |
Rotarians and friends join us for the annual Women of Rotary Road Rally.
The 10th Annual Women of Rotary Road Rally
Sunday, October 6th
More information to come soon. |
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Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner 2013
Save the date | | This year's Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner will be Sunday, November 3rd at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
We are thrilled to welcome 2013-2014 RI Vice President Anne L. Matthews as our keynote speaker. Stay tuned for more information.
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Welcome! | |
Join the Rochester Rotary Board of Directors to welcome our newest member:
Keri L. Glitch is the Chief Information Officer at Iberdrola USA and was sponsored by Andre Godfrey. |
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United Way | |
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. |
| Partner with Your Membership Committee for This Year's "PLUS ONE" Campaign! |
Rochester Rotarians are the best source of qualified new members--bringing their business colleagues and friends into the club each year. This past year we saw more than 35 new members join Rochester Rotary!
We need your help to achieve our goal for this year. Do you have a business associate or a friend who might benefit from Rochester Rotary through excellent speakers on a variety of topics at the Tuesday Noon Lunch Meeting, business networking meeting with other business leaders or service opportunities such as those at School # 8 and the Sunshine Campus?
Your Membership Committee is undertaking a special campaign for new members-PLUS ONE! We are asking each member to identify and engage one new member! Bring your potential new member to a luncheon or to an upcoming event. Membership Co-Chairs Mary Lewis Consler and Scott Rasmussen are happy to assist you, as are all Membership Committee members.
The proposal process is easy:
- Simply complete a short Membership Proposal Card, which can be found on the Rochester Rotary website under "Club Committees," and submit the card to the Rotary office.
- A Membership Committee member will meet with your candidate to discuss Rochester Rotary and to learn more about the candidate.
- The Membership Committee member will share information with the committee and make a recommendation for Board approval.
Currently Rochester Rotary is looking for new members in these areas:
- Advertising & Public Relations
- Architecture & Engineering
- Business Owners
- Clergy, Religious
- Commercial Sales
- Computers, Data Processing
- Corporate Executives
- Entertainment & Sports
- Hotel/Travel
- Human Resources
- Military
- Technology
- Transportation
- Utilities
"PLUS ONE"! That's the Membership Committee's and Rochester Rotary's mission this year! With one new member referral you can make a real difference! |
| August Birthdays |
August 1- George Dorr
August 2- Chris Cebula
August 2- Carl Gerard
August 6- Gregory Kausch
August 6- Tim List
August 8- Susan Holliday
August 11- Chip Lacure
August 13- Marilyn Scott
August 15- Paul Whitbeck
August 17- Joe Hartman
August 17- Bob Enright
August 18- Andy Powers
August 19- Barbara Cutrona
August 20- Rachel August
August 22- Paul Burgett
August 24- Ronald Pawelczak
August 25- Tom Wolf
August 26- John Lawless
August 26- Bob Smith
August 28- Dave Ferris August 29- Hu Velepec |
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What's Going on in the District? | |
Hello Rotarians,
I want to invite all of our golfers to join us for the District golf tournament. Once again the tournament is being held at the Lima Country Club on Friday Sept. 13th and the tee start will be at 1 PM. As in the past years each Club that send at last 4 golfers will have a chance to win a Paul Harris Fellow donated from Gov. Ellen Hughes. The golfers can be family members, a potential Rotarian or a "friend" of your Club. It is a great opportunity to have a potential Rotarian spending a number of hours talking to one of your members about Rotary. It is also a wonderful time to talk to all of the other Rotarians from all over our District.
Attached to this message (below) is the registration form for the golf tournament. Please download it and fill it in with the golfers and send it back to me. I'll be looking forward to see many of you there.
Bill Redden
District 7120 Golf Tournament Chair
To download and view the attachment, please click on the link below:
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