Rochester Rotary                                                                   10/1/2015
Rotary HEADLINE News
Recreating Rochester
Tuesday Luncheon Highlights
90th Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner
Sunshine Campus Fall Community Open House
Brooks Gun Club Shooting Event
Are you a Veteran?
"The Lion" at Geva Theatre Center
Rochester Rotary RPO Holiday Gala Pops Concert
What is the "Tootsie Roll Bright Spot"?
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
       
10/1/15 Program Committee Meeting
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Board Room

10/5/2015 Adopt-a-School Committee Meeting
7:45-8:45 a.m.
School #8 

10/6/15 Tuesday Luncheon
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Registration, Networking & Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Program
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

10/8/15 Campus Facilities Committee Meeting
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Board Room

10/8/15 Membership Committee Meeting
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Board Room 


2015-2016  

Club Board 

 

Club President

Peter Sarratori 

President Elect

Donna Dedee 

Immediate Past President

Tracy Armstrong 


Vice Presidents

Megan Alchowiak

Mark Armbruster

Jeff Bartkoski 

Beth Cross-Wilhelm

Peter Glennon 

Nancy O'Brien

Meredith Smith

Julie St. Germaine 

Mark Zawacki

 

Treasurer

Don Twietmeyer 

Assistant Treasurer 

Dusty Faske 

Sgt.-At-Arms

Todd Baxter 

Sgt-At-Arms 

Barb Cutrona 

New Member Liaison

Ray Isaac 

Historian

Carl Krause 

 

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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News of YOUR Club
Recreating Rochester

Join us Tuesday, October 6th at the Joseph A.
Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center where our guest speaker will be Mayor Lovely Warren.

Mayor Lovely Warren will discuss recent wins for Rochester and how the business community plays an important role as the City continues its efforts to increase access to jobs, safe neighborhoods and a quality education.
 
TUESDAY LUNCHEON HIGHLIGHTS 

Thank you to this week's guest speaker Coach Jim Johnson for a terrific presentation titled "Dreams Really Do Come True". Jim talked about his experience as J-Mac's coach and what that game taught him as a coach and as a person, he also discussed his top rules for success and motivation. Thank you to President Pete for bringing Jim in as our speaker. 

 
Fellowship Committee Update
Thank you Co Chairs Lee Kirk ("Jester Lee") and Keith Elder ("Jester Elder") for your fun filled presentation on the Fellowship Committee. The committee has put together one of the strongest lists of activities I have ever seen. I would encourage anyone who is considering a committee choice to attend one of Lee and Keith's meetings. They are always fun with lots of open creative discussions deciding what the next fantastic event will be to bring our Rotarian's together. I thank everyone on the Fellowship Committee for their continuing commitment to promoting fun, fellowship, and friendship.   

President Pete

Upcoming Speakers

10/6/2015 Mayor Lovely Warren, City of Rochester
"Recreating Rochester"
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
 
10/13/15 - Rick Plympton, CEO Optimax Systems
Locust Hill Country Club

10/20/15 - NO LUNCHEON 
Due to the Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner taking place on Sunday, October 18th  

10/27/15 - Monroe County Executive Debate
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
     
90th Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner 



This year's 90th Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner will be Sunday, October 18th at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center.

This year we are embracing the theme -- "Closer Than Ever..." as we welcome Rotary Foundation Trustee and Chair of Rotary International's PolioPlus Committee, Michael McGovern as our Keynote Speaker.

We are offering an Early Bird price of $45 per person until Monday, September 28th. After the 28th the price will be $50 per person.

Program book Ad availability - Program Book - Ad Specs

If you are planning to attend the Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner and can help meet and greet our guests, we need your assistance as a greeter? It's an easy, fun job welcoming those who arrive and in some cases, depending where you are stationed, providing directions into the Convention Center, Reception and Dinner. It's a short job too--most likely lasting from 3:30 until 5:30 pm!

We already have half of the fifteen needed to welcome all attendees into the Convention Center. If you are able to assist, please inform Jeff Bartkoski at jbartkoski@mercyflightcentral.org by Sep 28.

Sunshine Campus Fall Community Open House


Brooks Gun Club Shooting Event hosted by
Mark Armbruster & Julie St. Germaine

Open to beginners and above average shooters! Join us Thursday - Oct. 22nd for a fun fellowship clay shooting competition followed by dinner at the Rochester Brooks Gun Club.

Timeline
2:30-2:45 p.m. - Registration begins
2:45 p.m. - Safety talk (need to be in attendance)
3:15 p.m. - On course
5:45 p.m. - Drinks & dinner

The cost is $40 per person (members only) and spaces are limited - sign up today!

Register Here
Are you a Veteran?
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 November 10th at Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. 
 
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 Service
- Dates of Service
- Picture of you in uniform 
  
Please return the information by email or phone to Myrna at the Rotary Office at myrna@rochesterrotary.org or 546-7435 x201.
 
We hope you will join us at our special luncheon on November 10th.

B2B Happy Hour
Hattie's at the Strathallan 

Join us for Happy Hour!

Wednesday, November 11th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hattie's at the Strathallan.
"The Lion" at Geva Theatre Center,
hosted by Tom Parrish  

Join us Thursday - November 12th at Geva Theatre Center for "The Lion" written and performed by Benjamin Scheuer Directed by Sean Daniels.

Rotary event tickets for the date include the show, one drink ticket and dessert. The cost is $40 per person.

Rochester Rotary
RPO Holiday Gala Pops Concert
Red Bow This year's concert will be held Thursday, December 17th at Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theater. Participation in this event is part of the Rochester Rotary membership obligation, information on how to secure your tickets will be mailed in the next couple of weeks. If you have any questions please contact the Rotary Office.
 
The RPO Holiday Gala Pops Concert is one of our three large fundraising events for the Sunshine Campus. All proceeds help us to continue to serve the thousands of people with disabilities that attend our Campus each year.
 
If you have any questions about ticketing or sponsorship opportunities please contact Heather Rossi in the Rotary Office at 585-546-7435 x204 or hrossi@rochesterrotary.org. 

What is the "Tootsie Roll Bright Spot"?  

Tootsie Roll Bright Spot - The Basics:

Rotary's Challenge - EREY - Every Rotarian, Every Year - to donate $100 to the Annual Giving Fund of the Rotary Foundation.

Rochester Rotary Makes it Fun
  • Pledge to give $100 - before June 30, 2016
  • You become a member of the Rochester Rotary "Tootsie Roll Family"
  • You get to name at "Tootsie Roll Bright Spot" - a fellow Rotarian, friend, co-worker - anyone -
  • That person is recognized at a Tuesday Rotary meeting with a gift of Tootsie Rolls - and public acknowledgement
  • YOU get a "Tootsie Roll Sticker" for your name badge to show your commitment to give $100 to the Rotary Foundation.
  • When you have completed that gift - you receive a Sustaining Member sticker for your badge from Rotary International

 

You can name a Tootsie Roll Bright Spot for every $100 you pledge.   

 

To make a pledge or for more information contact Rotarian Hank Ralston at 697-0880 or hank@ralstonagency.com.   

 

Rotary Friendship Exchange
The Rotary Friendship Exchange is an international exchange program giving Rotarians and spouses the opportunity to host and visit Rotarians around the world. Lisa Norwood is currently participating in a Rotary Friendship Exchange with District 7820 in Nova Scotia, Canada with 11 other people from our district. District 7120 will reciprocate District 7820's generosity by hosting their team in October. We are in need of one more Rotary family to host a couple from Nova Scotia for the dates October 1 - 6.
 
This is a chance to enjoy the company of Rotarians from across the border and, if desired, participate with them in activities here in the Rochester area. Since the couple in need of a host will have their own car, the host family will be able to take part as much or as little as they wish.
 
If you can host a Rotary Friendship Exchange couple from October 1 - 6, please contact Lisa Norwood by email at lisa.norwood@rochester.edu .

Rochester Rotary/Sunshine Campus Apparel

We are excited to give our members the opportunity to purchase some apparel with either our Sunshine Campus logo or Rochester Rotary logo embroidered on them.

 

Please see the attached order form for more details. Contact Heather in the office with any questions, the form can be emailed to hrossi@rochesterrotary.org.

 

Apparel Order Form  

Memorials
Many thanks to all for the memorial contributions made. Your generosity helps support capital projects and items that continue to make the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus one of the premier camping facilities for people with disabilities in our community.

Carl Gugel
Katherine Cosgrove
Richard Quinn  		Ruth Hanson
Peter Sarratori
Richard Vincelli 
Robert Williams
John Ruef 		 
 

October Birthdays
 

October 1- Norm Silverstein
October 3- Scott Anthony
October 3- Mike Giardino
October 4- Terry Kelley
October 4- Jesse Perkins
October 5- Linda O'Neil
October 5- Wolfgang Pfizenmaier
October 7- Nelson Blish
October 7- Keith Elder
October 9- Kelly Smith
October 13- Barry Culhane
October 18- Tim Maher
October 18- Michael Caceci
October 20- Don Forsyth
October 20- Erich Postler
October 20- Amy Perry-DelCorvo
October 25- Carl Luger
October 26- Mike Mantione
October 28- Kathleen Cattrall
October 28- Joe Leone
October 29- Jerry Furciniti
 

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?
THE ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Nov 07, 2015 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Canandaigua Inn on the Lake
770 South Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
 
TO REGISTER:
Go to www.rlinea.org
- Click on RLI Home page
- Look on the left side of the page with Upcoming Events title and scroll down till you find Canandaigua Inn on the Lake
-Click on course registration
- Fill out the form and special attention to the payment section.
-Note to attendees: All payments must be received on the specified date to be included in the training.
 
This is a must event for current and future Rotary leaders!
It is a multidistrict leadership development program whose mission
is to strengthen Rotary clubs through quality leadership education.
2014 RPO Holiday Gala Pops Sponsors