Join us Tuesday, October 29th at Rochester Riverside Convention Center where will be joined by Peter Jemison.  Mr. Jemison is a member of the Heron Clan of the Seneca Nation of Indians and is the Historic Site Manager of Ganondagan State Historic Site and he is also a professional artist.

He will be discussing the Seneca Nation in the historical past and their relationship to the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) Confederacy of the Six Nations.  He will also be discussing the present locations of the Seneca Nations of Indians, Tonawanda Seneca, Ganondagan State Historic Site and the new Seneca Art and Culture Center being built in Victor, NY.

Judicial Candidates Forum:  It was wonderful for Rochester Rotary to host a discussion by all six candidates running in the contested elections for County and Family Court.  We will elect two Family Court Judges on November 5.  The Honorable Dandrea Ruhlmann seeks re-election, and is being challenged by attorneys Juan Nevarez, Nate Van Loon and Jim Walsh.  Attorney Chris Ciaccio and Deputy County Attorney Paul Irving are candidates for the single vacancy on County Court.  Rochester Rotarian and retired Family Court Judge Anthony Sciolino moderated the discussion.  Our luncheon meeting was a fantastic opportunity to learn about the two courts, and to hear from all the candidates.

Congratulations Don Alhart, who just received the Outstanding Community Partner in Learning Award from LDA Life and Learning Services.  Don was recognized for his exceptional volunteer efforts on behalf of organizations that serve individuals with disabilities.  Rochester Rotary and our Sunshine Campus were prominently identified by LDA.  A great many Rochester Rotarians were happy and honored to be present to witness Don receive the award.  Don, on behalf of all Rochester Rotarians, we are very proud of you, and privileged to have the opportunity to serve with you.

Breakfast meeting:  Please RSVP to Brandi Koch if you plan to attend the next breakfast meeting of the Rochester Rotary Club, which will be held on Tuesday, November 5, at the Memorial Art Gallery.  Presentation topics are the Affordable Care Act: How it affects you and your business, and Rochester Rotary's 19-year relationship with our adopted school, the Roberto Clemente School #8.  Breakfast will be served at 7:45.  The meeting will conclude by 8:45.

Happy Hour:  Please join me and your fellow Rochester Rotarians for happy hour on Thursday, November 7, from 5:00 to at least 6:30 pm, at the Back Nine Grill on East Avenue.

10/29/13 - Peter  Jemison, Manager of Historic Site Ganondagan  

 Ganondagan 

Rochester Riverside Convention Center

11/5/13 - Tuesday Breakfast - at 7:45 a.m to 8:45 a.m. 

Fran Pullano and Sharon Stiller - Affordable Care Act

Dick Bayer - School #8

Memorial Art Gallery

11/5/13 - No Tuesday Luncheon

11/12/13 - Honor Flight, Veterans Day Program, guest speaker Peter Glennon and Jack Foy

Locust Hill Country Club

Join us for Happy Hour!

Thursday, November 7th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Back 9 Grill.  

Wednesday, November 20th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. - Business After Hours: Foodlink, the regional food bank, provides food, nutrition, education and resources in Central and Western New York. Foodlink was founded 35 years ago by Executive Director Tom Ferraro with one mission-to end hunger. Today, Foodlink rescues and redistributes over 16 million pounds of food to 450 human service agencies. Foodlink is leveraging the power of food to build a healthier community as it transitions from a food bank to food hub! Come tour the 100,000 square foot  facility to learn about their efforts to end hunger and build an equitable through an innovative channel of food related programs.  Be sure to see the organization that helps 200,000 individuals in our community. Hors d'oeuvres , beer and wine will provided. Foodlink is located at 1999 Mt. Read Blvd.

Foodlink Video

RSVP to Myrna Padilla at the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x201 or myrna@rochesterrotary.org.

Join us Monday, November 25th as we kick start the holiday season!  What better way to kick start the season than with food, fun and friendship.

It will start at 4:30 p.m. at the Rotary Office.  Please RSVP to Brandi at 546-7435 x210 or brandi@rochesterrotary.org.

We will be honoring Rochester Rotarians who have been in service to our country at our Annual Veterans Day luncheon which will be held on November 12th at Locust Hill Country Club. 

If you are a Veteran of the armed service, please let us know so we may honor you in our presentation.

We would like to receive the following information from you for our presentation this year.  The information is listed below:

- Branch of Sevice

- Dates of Service

We are excited to continue our tradition this year of assisting in the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.  The Rochester Rotary Club has agreed to provide bell ringers for outdoor kettle entrance's at Eastview Mall on Wednesday, December 4th from 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Our volunteers will serve a 2-hour shift at each kettle. 

Shifts:

#1 -  4:45-6:45 p.m.

#2 - 6:45-8:45 p.m.

We would like to form teams of four or six per kettle per shift to allow for inside mall "warming breaks" as needed.  Family members and friends are welcome to join us.  This is a wonderful way to share in the spirit of the holiday season with your fellow Rotarians, family and friends!

Please email or call Brandi Koch at brandi@rochesterrotary.org or 546-7435 x210 to sign up for a shift by Wednesday, November 27th so that we can appropriately organize our teams.

We promise to do our best to fulfill your preferred shift request.

Did you miss the golf tournament?  Don't worry we still have these great Calloway jackets available.  You can get either the Rochester Rotary logo or Sunshine Camp logo embroidered on the jacket, sizes are limited.  Contact Brandi at 545-7435 x210 or Brandi@rochesterrotary.org to order.

Prices:

Men's Vest - $40                       Men's Full Zip - $50

Men's 1/2 Zip - $45                  Women's Full Zip - $40

We need your help. The Community Service Team has a fun and important volunteer opportunity coming up:

Salvation Army Christmas Gift Distribution, December 18

• Low-income families come to Salvation Army's Distribution Center before Christmas for presents and food.
• Rotarians are needed to help these clients tour the Toy Shop and choose toys for their children, along with a food bag.
• Two shifts are available: 8:30 a.m. to noon and 12:15 to 5 p.m.

Please consider helping out with either of these opportunities. To sign up, contact Pat Stack at 585.683.4689 or pstack@frontiernet.net.

 

Join us Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre for the annual RPO Holiday Pops Concert.  This year we are excited to announce that we will be partnering with the Monroe Community Hospital Foundation in a joint effort to sell out the Theatre.

As part of your membership obligation, we ask you to participate in one of the following three ways:

1. Purchasing or selling eight (8) tickets at $47.00 (inc. service fees) each OR

2. Purchasing two (2) Patron tickets with preferred seating and program recognition at $150.00 each (this must be done through the Rotary Office) OR

 3. Making a suggested donation of $300.00 to the Rochester Rotary Charitable Trusts, Inc.

You may choose one of three (3) ways to exchange/secure your tickets:

- Online at www.rpo.org (click on "Rochester Rotary RPO Holiday Pops" OR on the calendar date of Thursday, December 19th - follow the directions to "exchange your voucher")

- In person at the RPO Box Office located in the Eastman East Wing at 433 East Main St.

- By phone to the RPO Box Office at (585) 454-2100

This year's ticket exchange date will be Tuesday, October 22nd at 2:00 p.m.   

Rochester Rotarians and their guests are cordially invited to the Rochester Riverside Convention Center for an exclusive pre and postshow reception the night of the RPO Holiday Pops Concert.  The cost of the dinner reception per person will be $45.00, in addition to concert ticket and includes:

5:30-7:00 p.m.

Riverside Convention Center

Open Bar

European Cheese Display with Ciabatta Bread and Water Crackers

Handpassed Hors D'Oeuvres

Salad Station

Carving Station

Pasta Station

Shrimp Scampi with Butter, Garlic and Olive Oil

7:30 p.m.

Eastman Theatre

Holiday Pops Concert

9:15-10:30 p.m.

Riverside Convention Center

Desserts, cordials and coffee

Valet parking will be offered upon arrival at the Convention Center and transportation will be included between the Convention Center and Eastman Theatre.

RSVP to Brandi in the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x201 or brandi@rochesterrotary.org

Join the Rochester Rotary Board of Directors to welcome our new member:

Major R. Douglas Hart is the Area Coordinator at The Salvation Army and was sponsored by John P. Gleason.  

It's that time of year - the 2014 Entertainment Books are now available.  

For just $25.00 you save thousands of dollars on everything from movies to food, groceries to vacations.

To purchase a book stop the Rotary Office or contact Sally Stookey at 385-3498 or sstookey@frontiernet.net.

Just when you thought it was safe to go into the classroom... Sister is back! And so are the nun-stop laughs.  Join us Thursday, November 14th at the Geva Theatre. 

Special Group ticket cost - $35 per person includes one drink coupon, dessert and coffee.  Please RSVP to Brandi in the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x210 or brandi@rochesterrotary.org.

To all Rotarians:

Downtown Rochester to Light Up With End Polio Now Image

District 7120 will be hosting their annual Rotary Leadership Institute on Nov. 2nd. It will be held at the Inn on the Lake hotel in Canandaigua. This program has been developed to help all Rotarians to learn more about what Rotary is all about as well a help build leaders for each of our Clubs.   

RLI Brochure - page 1 

RLI Brochure - page 2 

District 7120 Foundation Brunch 

Birthday gift contributions made will benefit the students at our adopted school, School #8, Roberto Clemente School #8 scholarship students and community service projects with in our community.  You may mail your gift to the Rotary Office or bring it with you to a Tuesday meeting.

Please contact the Rotary Office if your birthday is not listed so that we may update your information.