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Rochester Rotary                                                                   1/23/2015
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
    
1/26/15 Sunshine Campus Promotion Committee Meeting
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Board Room
    
1/27/15 Tuesday Luncheon
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. -
Registration, Networking & Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Program
Locust Hill Country Club
  
1/28/15 Marketing Committee Meeting
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Board Room
  
1/28/15 Tree House Committee Meeting
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Board Room
  
2/2/15 Adopt-a-School Committee Meeting
2:30-3:30 p.m.
School #8
  
2/3/15 Tuesday Luncheon
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. -
Registration, Networking & Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Program
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
  
2/3/15 Sunshine Kids Gala Committee Meeting
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
  
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2014-2015 

Club Board 

 

Club President

Tracy Armstrong

President Elect

Peter Sarratori

Immediate Past President

Robert Attardo


Vice Presidents

 Timothy Cook

Beth Cross-Wilhelm

Donna Dedee

Nancy O'Brien

Jeffrey Bartkoski 

Patrick Stack 

Mark Zawacki

Mary Lewis Consler

Julie St. Germaine


Treasurer
Don Twietmeyer 

Assistant Treasurer 

Mark Armbruster

Sgt.-At-Arms

Jeffrey Leenhouts

Sgt-At-Arms 

Kathleen Pringle

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

Pam Reinhardt

Accounting Manager

 

Sunshine Campus Tree House
 
More information can be found on the Sunshine Campus Website or you may call the Rotary Office.
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Consider a donation to the Sunshine Campus through the United Way.  Remember to choose Donor Option #1098 for the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus.


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Making Sense of Paying for College 

 

Join us Tuesday, January 27th at Locust Hill Country Club where our guest speaker will be David Mammano, Founder/CEO of Next Step Education Group.  David will talk about attending college in today's world and how to still make it pay off.

 

David's mission in life is to help people realize their highest potential through education.  To accomplish this mission, David founded what has become Next Step Education Group, in 1995.  Next Step Education Group is a multi-media enterprise with digital, retail, mobile, video and print products and has grown to become a nationwide resource with prestigious awards and honors, including being named a 3x's consecutive Inc. Magazine 5000 growth company; and a Rochester, NY, Top 100 growth company.

Upcoming Speakers

  

1/27/2015 David Mammano, Founder/CEO of Next Step Education Group 

"Making Sense of Paying for College"

Locust Hill Country Club

 

2/3/2015 Jon Schull, RIT Professor

"e-NABLE: 3D-printed helping hands for the global village"

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

 

2/10/2015 New Member Class Fall 2014 Meeting

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

 

2/17/2015 Curt Smith, Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Rochester

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

 2015-2016 Club Board Election 

Pursuant to the Club Bylaws, the Club Nominating Committee recently recommended, and the Club Board of Directors approved, the following Slate for the 2015-2016 Board of Directors' election.

 

Other nominations for the 2015-2016 Board of Directors may come from the club membership-at-large.  If you decide to nominate someone for the various club positions noted below, your nomination must receive 24 seconds in order to be placed on the ballot that will be mailed to the club members for voting purposes.

 

Please submit your nomination to Club Executive Director, Tracey Dreisbach, no later than Friday, February 6th at 4:00 p.m.  Ballots will be mailed on Monday, February 9th.

 

If you have any questions or comments related to the 2015-2016 Slate for club Board of Directors, please call Tracey Dreisbach at 546-7435 x215.

 

 

  PLEASE NOTE: Peter J. Sarratori is now serving as Club President Elect 2014-2015.  He will serve as Club President in the Rotary Year 2015-2016.  
   

President Elect 2015-2016, President 2016-2017, Immediate Past President 2017-2018

Donna Dedee

Chief Executive Director, Holy Childhood

Rochester Rotary Member since 2001

Rotary Leadership Positions: Eastern Cities Dinner Committee, Fellowship Committee, Friendship Committee, Member Engagement Committee, Mentor Group, Peter D. Formicola Golf Committee, Program Committee, Rotary Award Committee

Engagement Vice-President

Peter J. Glennon

Litigation Attorney, The Glennon Law Firm, P.C.
Rochester Rotary Member Since 2012

Rotary Leadership Positions: Marketing Committee, Membership Committee, Tree House Committee

  

Members Vice-President

Mark Armbruster

President, Armbruster Capital Management, Inc.

Rochester Rotary Member Since 2010

Rotary Leadership Positions: Business to Business Committee, Fellowship Committee, International Service Committee, Joint Finance Committee, Membership Committee, Membership Engagement Committee
   

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Philanthropy Vice-President

Nancy O'Brien

VP - Corporate Banking, Citizens Bank

Rochester Rotary Member Since 2006

Rotary Leadership Positions: Geva Event Committee, Historical Committee, Peter D. Formicola Golf Committee, RADA Sunshine Kids Gala Committee, RPO Holiday Pops Committee

 

Branding & Marketing Vice-President

Megan Alchowiak

Marketing & Media Director, Volunteers of America

Rochester Rotary Member Since 2013

Rotary Leadership Positions: Community Service Teams Committee, Marketing Committee, Membership Engagement Committee, Sunshine Campus Promotion Committee 

  

Community Service Vice-President

Meredith J. Smith

Associate VP Government and Community Relations, R.I.T.

Rochester Rotary Member Since 2011

Rotary Leadership Positions: Business to Business Committee, Membership Engagement Committee, Peter D. Formicola Golf Committee, Program Committee

School #8 Vice-President

Beth Cross-Wilhelm

President, Songbird Legal Research Services

Rochester Rotary Member Since 2008

Rotary Leadership Positions: Adopt-a-School Committee, Centennial Celebration Committee, Eastern Cities Dinner Committee, Geva Event Committee, School #8 Scholarship Committee

Sunshine Campus Vice-President

Mark Zawacki

Executive Director, Heritage Christian Service Foundation

Rochester Rotary member since 2007

Rotary Leadership Positions: Campus Facilities Committee, Sunshine Campus Promotion Committee, Tree House Committee

 

International Vice-President

Jeffrey S. Bartkoski

President/CEO, Mercy Flight Central

Rochester Rotary member since 2012

Rotary Leadership Positions: Eastern Cities Dinner Committee, International Service Committee, RI Foundation Committee

 

Business Connections Vice-President

Julie St. Germaine

President/Owner, Signs Now

Rochester Rotary member since 2008

Rotary Leadership Positions: Business to Business Committee, Law Day Sub-Committee, Membership Committee, RADA Sunshine Kids Gala Committee 

Treasurer

Don H. Twietmeyer

Attorney, Trevett Cristo Salzer & Andolino P.C.

Rochester Rotary member since 1994

Rotary Leadership Positions: Centennial Celebration Committee, Historical Committee, Joint Finance Committee, Planned Giving Committee, Program Committee

  

Assistant Treasurer

Dusty W. Faske

Senior Accountant, Insero & Company

Rochester Rotary member since 2013

Rotary Leadership Positions: Business to Business Committee

 

New Member Liaison

Ray Isaac

President, Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning

Rochester Rotary member since 2013

Rotary Leadership Positions: RPO Holiday Pops Committee 

 

Sergeant-at-Arms

Todd Baxter

Executive Director, Veterans Outreach Center

Rochester Rotary member since 2014

 

 

Sergeant-at-Arms

Barbara J. Cutrona

VP of Operations, Rochester Business Alliance

Rochester Rotary member since 2013

Rotary Leadership Positions: Marketing Committee, Membership Committee, Tree House Committee

 

Historian

Carl R. Krause

Rochester Rotary member since 1973

Rochester Leadership Positions: International Service Committee 

 

  

Save the Date!

 

 

Sunshine Kids Gala Information  

 

The Hyatt has extended a rate of $95.oo a room, if you are interested click on the link below.

Hyatt Rooms

Joseph A. Floreano
Sunshine Award Recipient

This year's Joseph A. Floreano Sunshine Award will be handed out at the Sunshine Kids Gala and this year's recipient is Chuck Wolcott. This award recognizes a Rochester Rotarian who frequently and continuously contributes to the success of the Sunshine Campus.

Chuck Wolcott has been a member of Rochester Rotary since 1998 and has been coordinating, working, volunteering and consulting at the Sunshine Campus for over 20 years. Chuck is the Owner of Wolcott Contracting and Consulting.

Chuck has helped to coordinate many projects at the Campus, just to name a few the Gateway project, Adstaff building addition, Dick Mack Nature Center, Haccamo Train track and platform installation,renovations of Robert Clinger Memorial Miniature Golf Course, Bucky's Splash Pad, building of newest Cabin (Tuscarora), building of new maintenance shop, and most recently the Treehouse project.This list just hits the surface of Chuck's work and dedication to the Campus, his contributions are endless and matched by few others.

Congratulations Chuck!

Volunteers Needed 

The International Service Committee has been asked to take part in a volunteer initiative called Rotary Books for the World.  The objective of this program is to take books (mostly text books) that are no longer needed here in the USA and provide them to needy countries in order to improve literacy in those impoverished states.  Books are currently being provided to countries in Southern and Western Africa, India, Pakistan, South and Central America.

 

We are looking for a few volunteers to sort and pack books that will be shipped from here to Texas and then on to the needy nations.  The first of these activities for our club is scheduled for Thursday, February 12th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Rochester City School Districts Book Depot at 835 Hudson Avenue.  Please contact Myrna Padilla at the Rotary office at 546-7435 x201 or [email protected]  if you would be able to take part in this initiative.

B2B Happy Hour
City Grill

 

Join us for Happy Hour!

 

Thursday, February 12th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City Grill.

Cooking with Love
 
Euchre 2015! 

SAVE THE DATE

 

When: Sunday, March 1st

Where: Rotary Offices

Pricing and sign up details to follow soon!

Rochester Rotary
B2B Trade Show 

   tradeshow

Join us Tuesday, March 24th from 12:00-1:30 p.m for our B2B Trade Show at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center.

 

This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to your fellow Rotarians and guests.

 

Booth Size: 10x10 w/8' table

Booth Cost: $100 (includes two lunches)

 

LIMITED BOOTHS AVAILABLE - Half of the booths are already sold.

 

Reserve your space now with Heather at 585-546-7435 x204 or [email protected].

 

Every guest that a Rotarian registers in advance will enter the Rotarian into a drawing for four free Rotary lunches! 

 

2015 Entertainment Books for Sale!

It's that time of year - the 2015 Entertainment Books are now available.

 

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

 

To purchase a book stop by the Rotary Office or contact Sally Stookey at 385-3498 or [email protected].

Women of Rotary Cookbook
The WOR are compiling a cookbook to benefit the Rotary Sunshine Campus.  We want to include recipes from all of our District 7120 Clubs.  Morris Press has made it possible to do all the work online.
  
IT'S SO EASY!
Go to: www.typensave.com and click 'Login'
Next Enter User Name: WOR
Password: sunshine and click ' Submit'
Then Your Name: name then click 'Continue'
Click On: 'Add Recipes' to begin adding your recipe
  
Don't use a computer?  We'll enter it for you.  Just give us a call for this or any questions.
  
Chris DiMarco 442-0180 or Anne Kelderhouse 342-6031.
Thank You!  Lori Spatola, Cookbook Chair 585-338-7092
Yearend Giving Statement

If you would like a yearend giving statement from Rochester Rotary please contact the Office to request one. Pam Reinhardt can be reached in the accounting office at 546-7435 x205 or [email protected].

School #8 - One Time Volunteer Opportunities

School #8 SWPBS (School Wide Positive Behavior Systems) is looking  for volunteers to assist with our monthly celebrations.  

 

Students are selected by their teachers to take part in the activity/treat.  Volunteers would be asked to help by handing out treats, assisting students with the activities and congratulating students.

 

Dates/activities are listed below.  These will take place between 10:10-12:45 on each date. Any help is appreciated!

  

Jan. 30th  Minute to Win it " Game

Feb. 27th  Minute to Win it " Game

March 27th Staff Vs. Students Basketball game (come and watch!)

Apr. 30th Obstacle Course

May 29th  Minute to Win it " Game 

June 19th Beach Day 

 

Please contract Anne Riley at [email protected] to sign up. 
Partner with Your Membership Committee for This Year's
"PLUS ONE" Campaign!

 

The Membership Committee's mission is to grow and sustain the Rochester Rotary Membership. We accomplish this by identifying and recruiting a diverse group of qualified new members and support their initial involvement in the Club.

 

Each year our Club has a goal to bring in 35 new and dynamic members. At present we have 339 members of our club. Under the leadership of Mary Lewis Consler the committee engaged in a strategic planning process that will help the committee be even more proactive. The strategic plan has a number of sub committees that are listed below:

 

Under Represented - we have a number of member categories that could use increases.   A good example is military.

 

Marketing Collaboration - working with our marketing committee this sub group will assist with additional materials that will help with recruitment.

 

Corporate Membership - this has been a goal for a long time and we will be working directly with each of the larger corporations in this region on corporate memberships. Each new person must pass our membership criteria.

 

Small Business - this is a specific effort to attract new members that are business owners.

 

Internal Communications - this effort will see the Membership Committee reaching directly out to other members of our club for  referrals.

 

You will hear more about these initiatives over the course of the new-year. The Membership Committee is excited about the formation of the Engagement Committee lead by Steve Hoitt.

To recommend a new member please contact Scott Rasmussen at 273-5932.

January Birthdays 

 

January 2- Andre Godfrey

January 2- Deborah Hughes

January 3- Fabricio Morales

January 6- Paul DeCarolis

January 7- Jennifer Johnson

January 9- Bud Rusitzky

January 10- Jeff Leenhouts

January 11- Fran Ostrom

January 12- Chris Gamble

January 16- Woody Deutsch

January 18- Karla Damico Wilsey

January 19- Mark Kluge

January 19- Joe Naples

January 21- Nancy O'Brien

January 22- Bob Stookey

January 24- Ray Ottman

January 24- Tim Bauman

January 24- Greg Miller

January 24- Jim Brown

January 25- Mary Worboys Turner

January 26- Doug Phillips

January 26- John Velekkakan

January 30- Kevin Woods

 

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.

  What is going on in the district? 

Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) opportunity to Nova Scotia, Canada

 

The Rotary Friendship Exchange is an international exchange program for Rotarians and spouses.  The RFE provides participants with the opportunity to experience other cultures by staying in the homes of Rotarians in other countries and experiencing their district. In turn, their Rotarians visit our district and are hosted by our Rotarians. 

 

Our District 7120 has been invited to participate in a RFE with District 7820 in Nova Scotia, Canada.  The province of Nova Scotia is made up of mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island.  Nova Scotia has the beautiful Annapolis Valley, famous for apples, miles of rugged coastline, and the busy port of Halifax.  Cape Breton Island, rich in Scottish heritage, is one of the most scenic areas of the Maritime Provinces.  Its famous Cabot Trail was named after John Cabot, and marks the discovery of North America in the fifteenth century.

 

The exchanges will begin with a visit to Nova Scotia D7820 currently planned for September 7 to the 21st/22nd.  The team from Nova Scotia D7820 will then visit our District 7120 from October 1st to the14th/15th. 

 

There will be a limit of 12 team members that D7820 will accept.  Priority will be provided to Rotarians that have hosted but have not participated in a Rotary Friendship Exchange.

 

If you have any questions or an interest in participating in the trip to Nova Scotia, contact Carl Grovanz, [email protected] or any of our other District 7120 Rotary Friendship Exchange committee members:

  

Helen Gormont: [email protected]

Linda Grovanz: [email protected]

John and Maureen Hall: [email protected] [email protected]

Jim Hughes: [email protected]

Bob and Cindy Hunt: [email protected] [email protected]

Doc Malchoff: [email protected]

Mike and Merle Platt: [email protected] [email protected]

Vivian Ryan: [email protected]

  

Requests for participation in the exchange will be accepted until January 20th.

The District 7120 Rotary Friendship Exchange Committee will select the RFE team to Novia Scotia by January 30th.
 

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