SPRING is in the air....or so we hope! As did Dan Mason, GM of the Rochester Red Wings and this week's luncheon speaker, he was just 7 degrees off from his opening day temperature promise, but after a 9^th inning win that day Dan is very excited about this year's season and all the new happenings over at the Frontier Field.

$1.00 Wednesday peanuts, popcorn and cracker jacks -- Nooooooooo not beer! They have introduced some great new menu items at several of the field's delicious vendors. I can't wait to try some of them out when we head over to Frontier Field May13th - be sure to register with the Rotary Office for that!

The really big announcement was the addition of "timers" being used this season to speed up the game. Pitchers will have 20 seconds in between pitches to throw the next pitch and the batter has same amount of time to get into the box and start receiving the pitches or give up a strike.  Overall the Baseball association is trying this theory out in the minor leagues before moving it up to the major League. This has been brought in as part of the fresh vision of the new commissioner of baseball in hopes of speeding up the game and shortening it by 20-30 minutes.  Dan also spoke about the new manager Mike Quade, his experience and the energy he brings to the team. We were lucky to have him given his experience in the Major Leagues.

We have a lot of exciting upcoming events be sure to read through Spoke to find out more and keep an eye on your emails - I don't think you are going to want to miss out on these!

4/28/2015 Rotarian JoAnne Ryan, President & CEO of the VOA WNY

"Volunteers Of America's Camp HEROES"

Locust Hill Country Club

5/5/2015 15th Annual Law Day Luncheon & Henry J. Jensen Memorial Award presentation to Inv. Melissa Frasca

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

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

5/13/2015 (Wednesday) Red Wings Game & Lunch 

Lunch starting at noon and game at 1:35 p.m.

(This will take the place of Tuesday Luncheon)

Frontier Field

5/26/2015 Rotarian Scott Rasmussen, Sr. Assistant VP for Advancement at Golisano Children's Hospital

"New Golisano Children's Hospital"

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

Bring your friends and family for a fun filled day Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Food and beverages will be provided.

Please email Brandi at brandi@rochesterrotary.org to register so we have a head count for food.

Projects Include:

- Cut tree tops and bring in to splitter (2-3 people needed)

- Lawn cleanup (20-50 people needed)

- Deer fencing put away/spring clean chicken coop (3 people needed)

- Power wash Splash Pad (2 people needed)

- Mulch trees (5-6 people needed)

- Clean cabins (4-6 people needed)

- Clean up pool deck (sweep, rake & weeds burned off with rose bud torch) (4 people needed)

- Clean paddle boats and put upside down on bank (2 people needed)

- Clean Whispering Pines (windows and sills, screens, floors & bathrooms) (4 people needed)

- Cut, split & rack wood (6 people needed)

- Train gardens (45 people needed)

We are also in need of team leaders for these different projects, if you are interested please contact Brandi.

Rochester Rotary is heading to the ball field!

We are taking our luncheon over to Frontier Field for lunch starting at noon at the Nest and the Red Wings 1:35 p.m. ball game Wednesday, May 13th.  (This will replace our Tuesday Luncheon this week.)

The cost will be $21 per person ($14 for kids) and includes a great lunch and your ticket to the game.

Lunch includes:

- Oven Roasted Herbed Chicken           - Macaroni and Cheese

- Grilled Italian Sausage w/peppers   - Roasted Red Potatoes

   and onions                                                  - Fresh Watermelon

- Char-Grilled Zweigle's Hot Dogs

Reservations will be needed for the game as we will take care of pre-pulling a group of tickets for our Rotarians.

Register Here 

Let's Operate:

Dr. Stephen Rauh and the surgical team

invite you for a special view of

our world-class surgery department.

Tuesday, May 12 at 6 p.m.

Rochester General Hospital

Polisseni Pavilion

1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester

Free valet parking available in front of the Polisseni Pavilion

- Visit an "OR of the Future"

- Test drive the da Vinci Surgical Robot

- Tour the visionary Surgical Short Stay Unit

Space is limited please RSVP to Myrna in the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x201 or myrna@rochesterrotary.org.

"Jim Isaac may best be identified in the Rochester region for his key role in building an iconic company, Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning.  For those who know him, however, including his fellow Rochester and Monroe County Rotarians, Jim Isaac has built his greater reputation on a selfless dedication to our community.

It's no exaggeration to say that nearly every day of his adult life, Jim Isaac helps an individual or organization in need.  That he does it at all is a monumental achievement, but everyone who meets Jim quickly learns that he executes his service with as much joy as he does purpose.  Jim's quick smile and calm manner have put more than a few people at ease with difficult situations - even before he gets to the task at hand."

                 -  Bob Enright

This year's luncheon will be held Tuesday, June 16th at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. 

78 Rotary Award - Sponsorship Information 

If  you have any questions in regards to Sponsorships please contact Heather Rossi at 546-7435 x204 or heather@rochesterrotary.org.

Register Here

If you are interested in purchasing a book the WOR will be selling them on Tuesday, April 28th at the luncheon the cost is $10.

If you have any questions you can contact Lori Spatola at 585-338-7092.

Career Day - School #8

Friday, June 12th
   

Interested in participating  please contact Bill Keenan at bkeenan@rsdeaf.org.  

Do you know of any Rotarians who may be ill?

One of the functions of the Friendship Committee is to visit Rotarians who are confined to their home, the hospital, a rehab unit or nursing home due to a sustained illness.  We have found that they really appreciate a visit.  But we need your help.  We can only make contact with those Rotarians who have been brought to our attention.  So, if you hear about someone who should be seen, please don't assume we know.

Please call Myrna at 546-7435 x201 to convey the information.

   

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.