Join us Tuesday, April 29th at Rochester Riverside Convention Center where our guest speaker will be Kevin D. Flynn.  Kevin is one-third owner and partner in the marketing communications firm Martino Flynn, LLC, one of the fastest-growing firms in Rochester.  Martino Flynn has received numerous awards for excellence in creative and public relations. The firm employs more than 50 people.

Bootleggers and Baptists.  That's what I'll remember most from Dean Bruce Yandle's keynote presentation on Earth Day and the passage of environmental protection legislation.  His classes at Clemson and George Mason Universities must have been very popular, because Bruce is an excellent lecturer.  Special thanks to Meredith Smith and her husband Clair for providing us the opportunity to present this program in celebration of Earth Day. 

We are moving the location of the monthly breakfast meetings to the "new" Wegmans on East Avenue.  A much better breakfast buffet will be served without any change in price.  We will be meeting in a private room, called the Timber Room, in the café area of the store.  When you enter the store, the café area is to the right, and the Timber Room is to the left at the end of the café seating area.  At our meeting on Tuesday, May 6, Jayne Van Zile will present "Networking with a Purpose" as our professional development topic.  The Rotary topic will be new member engagement, and that discussion will be led by Stephen Hoitt.

The members of the Friendship Committee chaired by Carl Gerard and Bob Williams quietly look after and assist fellow Rochester Rotarians, who may be ill or suffering other difficulty.  The committee meets every month.  Its members send cards, visit Rotarians, and provide rides to our weekly meetings and other events.  For example, Paul Callaway regularly visits Bob Smith at the Highlands at Brighton nursing home.  Bob suffered a stroke and is paralyzed on one side, but his mind is sharp, and he enjoys his visits by Paul.  Thank you to all the members of the Friendship Committee, who do a wonderful service caring for our own fellow Rochester Rotarians.

4/29/14 - Kevin Flynn, Partner, Martino Flynn, LCC -

"Where will I ever find someone who lets me do what I let me do... and still call it business?"

Rochester Riverside Convention Center

5/6/14 - Joe Wiegan as Teddy Roosevelt (look out for a special email invitation to this luncheon from President Bob!)

Rochester Riverside Convention Center

5/13/14 (Monday) - Law Day luncheon & Henry H. Jensen Memorial Award presentation to RPD Captain Wilson Johnson

Keynote Speaker - RPD Chief Michael Ciminelli

RSVP to Brandi at 546-7435 x210 or brandi@rochesterrotary.org

Rochester Riverside Convention Center

5/20/14 - Red Wings Game - RSVP to Heather in the Rotary Office at hrossi@rochesterrotary.org or 546-7435 x204.

Frontier Field

When: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014

Where: Locust Hill Country Club, 2000 Jefferson Road, Pittsford,NY 14534

Fashions: Stein Mart

Cost: $47.00, includes lunch and fashion show.

Silent auction items will also be available.

Proceeds: To benefit Rotary Sunshine Campus, Rush, NY. 

For Reservations: Contact Patricia Mitchell at 872-4160 or Anne Kelderhouse at 342-6031 by April 21, 2014 for reservation and menu selection.

Hosted by the Women of Rotary.

2014 WOR Fashion Show Flyer

Joe Floreano would like to say thank you for the video tribute sent from the Tuesday luncheon.  He would also like to thank Barry Culhane for the special gift he received to help him fight the battle.

We would like to thank Joe Leone and his crew from Sheet Metal Workers Local 46 for the donation of the replacement of the roof on the Dick Mack Nature Center at the Sunshine Campus.

Thank You!

At its February 20th meeting, the Rochester Rotary Club Board accepted the Rotary Award Committee's recommendation for the 77th Rochester Rotary Award.  This year's recipient is Thomas S. Richards.  Tom was nominated by Stephen Hoitt and Scott Rasmussen.

"Tom is the embodiment of "Service Above Self" and this philosophy is at the core of his personal and professional life.  His generosity of time, talent, intelligence and treasure in the Rochester community is exemplary and is reflected in his many senior level positions over a forty year career of work and service in Rochester.

              - University of Rochester President, Joel Seligman

This year's luncheon will be held Thursday, June 19th at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.

77th Rotary Award - Sponsorship Information

Thank You! The Rotary Club has been so helpful to keeping my classroom stocked and prepared for students. Thank you for all you do. It is a great resource for School 8.

- Thank you, Emily Thome

   Room 307, 7th grade ELA

Dear Rotarians,

Thank you so much for more supplies!  It's very appreciated.  Right around this time.  I am always running low of everything!

-Sincerely

  Adrienne LaLiberty

Rotarians,

Thanks so much for our new supplies.  They are very needed.  But also thank you for Everthing you do:)

- Love,

   Flynn, Sharon  

 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!

You Moose Come to Burlington!

District 7120 District Conference

May 2-4, 2014

Sheraton Burlington, VT Hotel & Conference Center

The District Conference Committee has been very busy planning an exciting, fun filled conference for District 7120 Rotarians! Plan now to arrive a day or two early and stay later in the beautiful Burlington VT region. It has so much to offer! The conference packets are being assembled and club visits are being booked!

Golfers, plan to arrive Thursday evening for a memorable golf outing Friday morning on one of the beautiful Vermont courses!

Many exciting Saturday afternoon excursions are being planned:

• Taste of VT Tour featuring a stop at Cold Hollow Cider Mill for lunch, Cabot Cheese Annex featuring cheese, chocolates, wine, coffee, pewter with a stop at the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory for a tour and dessert
• Lake Champlain Cruise and luncheon on the Spirit of Ethan Allan III
• Take a Guided Bike Tour of the region
• Hop aboard the narrated Trolley Tour and see the local sites
• Take the free shuttle bus from the hotel to the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center and to Church Street Marketplace for shopping and dining;

The Saturday Breakout Sessions will highlight Programs featuring:

• Rotary Fellowship
• Peace Fellowship
• Friendship Exchange
• Paul Harris
• Ethan Allen
• Moose
• Polio Plus

Conference Registration Form  Room Reservation Form

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