At our weekly meeting, Rochester Rotarians were treated to an excellent presentation by G. Peter Jemison, a member of the Heron Clan of the Seneca Nation of Indians.  In twenty minutes, he gave us a brief history of the business and trade dealings between Native Americans in Upstate New York and the first European settlers.  Peter also described for us the new Seneca Art and Culture Center that is being built at the Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor.  The center will be completed by 2015, and should greatly enhance the site's mission and offerings to the public.

Congratulations Dr. A. Gidget Hopf, who recently was elected Chair of the Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries International.  Thank you Joe Floreano, who revealed a one-of-a-kind golf ball with a painting of Jack Nicklaus on it.  Joe won the golf ball at a charity auction, and has donated it to Rotary for permanent display at the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus putt-putt course.

The next breakfast meeting is Tuesday, November 5, from 7:45 to 8:45 at the Memorial Art Gallery.  Fran Pullano and Sharon Stiller will present on the Affordable Care Act.  Dick Bayer will discuss our Adopt-a-School program at Roberto Clemente School #8.

Please join us at our next luncheon meeting on Tuesday, November 12, as we honor our veterans.  This always is a special meeting within Rochester Rotary, because there are so many Rochester Rotarians who are veterans.  A World War II Battle of the Bulge veteran and Bronze Star recipient will join us that day.  The program will focus on Honor Flight.  If you know someone who has been on Honor Flight, please bring them as a guest to this meeting. 

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

11/19/13 - Dr. Amit Batabyal, Economics Professor at R.I.T.

Rochester Riverside Convention Center

11/26/13 - No Tuesday Luncheon - Join us at GobbleFest Monday, November 25th at the Rotary Office

Due to the Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner the Rotary Office will be closed Friday, November 8th.

Thank you 

Membership matters.........

Rotary Boot Camp is a quick "training" on all the "ins" and "outs" of Rochester Rotary.  We ask that all new members attend one session - as well as longtime Rotarians who need a refresher on their Club.

Join us for Happy Hour!

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

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 Tuesday, 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

Business After Hours: Wednesday, November 20th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

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 be 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.

Thank you to all of you who volunteered for the Al Sigl Community WalkAbout at Eastview Mall.

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.

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.

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Days Until RPO Holiday Pops Concert

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 ways:

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

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

Susan A. Maney is the Executive Director at Cornell Cooperative Ext.- Monroe County and was sponsored by Bob Maney.

Did you miss the golf tournament?  Don't worry we still have these great Callaway 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

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:

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.