We hope you will join us for President Bob's last meeting as Club President, Tuesday, June 24th at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. 

As is tradition, Past President John White will run our speaker/program portion of the luncheon where it will be decided IF President Bob will be allowed to join the Past President's Club.

This will be a great luncheon and opportunity for us to thank President Bob for his great work this Rotary year.

Rotary Award: At a luncheon meeting yesterday attended by almost 300 people, Rochester Rotary was pleased to give the 77^th Annual Rotary Award to Tom Richards. The Rotary Award is the oldest civic award in Rochester, and we give it to recognize individuals who personify our motto "Service Above Self." Tom's father received the Rotary Award in 1974, and this is the first time that a father and a son have been recognized for their significant contributions to the business, professional, cultural and civic life of this community - each in their own different way. Lieutenant Governor Bob Duffy, County Executive Maggie Brooks and Mayor Lovely Warren spoke and read proclamations. Bob Witmer and Carlos Carballada delivered fantastic speeches sharing wonderful stories about Tom Richards. Scott Rasmussen and Stephen Hoitt nominated Tom for the Rotary Award. Congratulations to Dan Meyers and the Rotary Award Committee. We received numerous outstanding nominations this year, and the committee's choice was well-received by the community and our club.

Flag Pole Dedication: In honor of our centennial year, our club donated a Rotary clock to the City of Rochester. The clock was placed along Main Street, beside the Genesee River and next to the entrance to the Riverside Convention Center, where we hold our weekly meetings. One of the flag poles blocked the view of the clock as pedestrians and vehicles crossed the Main Street Bridge. So, Joe Floreano removed the flag pole and donated it to the Sunshine Campus. Earlier this month, Chuck Wolcott installed that flag pole at the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus and on Saturday, our club dedicated that flag pole to our friend, Past President Joe Floreano. It stands on a wonderful spot to the right of the entrance sidewalk. The next time you are out at camp, be sure to take in our new flag pole and the dedication plaque at its base.

6/24/14 - President Bob's Last Meeting

Rochester Riverside Convention Center 

7/1/14 - No Tuesday Luncheon - Due to holiday.

7/8/14 - President Tracy Armstrong's Inaugural Meeting

Rochester Riverside Convention Center

We would like to welcome back our intern Meghan Rebholz we are very excited to have her back.  She will be with us through the middle of August.

Rotarians will enjoy a picnic in the Grove overlooking the Irondequoit Bay and Lake Ontario.  Dinner will include Chicken, Hots, Hamburgers, Chips, Salads, Ice Cream, Soda and Beer.

Dinner will be followed by a talk from the Park CEO Rob Norris and a behind the scene tour of the park.

Tours will end at 7 pm by the stage where Seabreeze's own Cirque en Vol will have a special performance.  All attendees will receive wristbands so they can stay after the event to enjoy th park.

Reserve your space today by contacting Meghan Rebholz in the Rotary Office at 585-546-7435 or intern@rochesterrotary.org.

Dinner and tours are for Rotarians only.  Family members can pre-purchase event discount tickets FOR THIS DATE online for $10 per person.  You can buy your tickets online at www.seabreeze.com after July 1st.  Check your email for the promo code.

 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!

Mark your calendars: 

Rotary Night at the Rhinos

June 28^th, 2014

7:05 game time

Tickets are $10 for the Blue Seating Area

To purchase tickets at the Rotary Special Price please(585) 454-KICK (5425) or visit www.rhinossoccer.com and mention Rotary

Governor Ellen Hughes will be kicking out the first ball.

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