Rochester Rotary                                                                   10/23/2015
Rotary HEADLINE News
Monroe County Executive Debate
Thank You!
B2B Tour at Optimax
School #8 Volunteer Opportunity
Rotary Boot Camp
Rochester Rotary RPO Holiday Gala Pops Concert
Are you a Veteran?
B2B Happy Hour
"The Lion" at Geva Theatre Center
Calling All Bell Ringers!
What is the "Tootsie Roll Bright Spot"?
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
       
10/27/15 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

10/28/15 Marketing  Committee Meeting
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Board Room

11/2/2015 Adopt-a-School Committee Meeting
7:45-8:45 a.m.
School #8

11/3/15 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


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
Monroe County Executive Debate
Join us Tuesday, October 27th at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center where we will host a debate with the Monroe County Executive Candidates Cheryl Dinolfo and Sandy Frankel. Don Alhart will emcee the debate.

  
This is anticipated to be a larger than normal luncheon so we ask that all Rotarians please register yourself and any guests with Myrna in the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x201 or myrna@rochesterrotary.org. 
Thank You!


THANK YOU to the over 350 Rotarians and guests that attended the 90th Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner this past Sunday. A special thank you to Don Alhart for emceeing the event and to our guest speaker Michael McGovern.

From the singing of the National Anthem by Briana Collichio, to the marvelous voices of the Hochstein Youth Singers, it was a wonderful evening of true Rotary Fellowship.

We had a timely update on the progress of Rotary in eradicating polio- and an inspirational challenge to complete this goal - from our keynote speaker - Rotary Trustee Michael McGovern, a past-vice president of Rotary International and current chair of the PolioPlus Committee.

Upcoming Speakers

10/27/15 - Monroe County Executive Debate
President Pete will announce October Birthdays.
RSVP to Myrna in the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x201 or myrna@rochesterrotary.org
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

11/3/15 District Governor Bill Gormont
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center 

11/10/15 Veterans Day Program
Guest Speaker - Gary B. Beikirch, Medal of Honor recipient
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

11/17/15 Fran Weisberg, President & CEO of United Way of Greater Rochester
Midvale Country Club
     
B2B Tour at Optimax 

Join us Wednesday, October 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for a behind the scenes tour of Optimax.

Optimax leads the way in offering the highest tech facilities and greatest capabilities. Driven by their customers' needs, they've recently completed a 20,000 square-foot expansion to their manufacturing facility in Ontario, NY. The new addition offers customers the most innovative equipment including:
  • 2 environmentally controlled metrology rooms
  • High end finishing equipment
  • In-house coating chambers
  • 8 optical coating chambers
  • 3 environmental chambers for cleaning, coating and testing optics

Optimax's training programs has grown and improved to match. New employees are extensively cross-trained for full system understanding. The new facilities, staff and equipment doubles their capacity for the manufacturing and testing of optical components.

 

Reserve your space today by contacting Myrna in the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x201 or myrna@rochesterrotary.org.

 


School #8
Volunteer Opportunity 
School #8 is looking for volunteers to assist with cookie decorating on Friday, October 30th during lunch periods (11:00 a.m.-1:40 p.m.). Volunteers can come whenever they are available, you do not have to stay for the entire time. If you are interested in volunteering please email Nancy Belec at nancy.belec@rcsdk12.org.
Rotary Boot Camp
Membership matters....
     
Rotary Boot Camp is a quick "training" on all the "ins" and "outs" of Rochester Rotary. We ask that all new members attend one session -- as well as longtime Rotarians who need a refresher on their Club.
These sessions are both social and informative. Strap up your boots and save the date, we will save you a seat!

Thursday, November 5th at 4:30 p.m. 
Rochester Rotary Board Room (180 Linden Oaks)

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

Rochester Rotary
RPO Holiday Gala Pops Concert 
 

The Rochester Rotary - RPO Holiday Gala Pops
Concert remains one of the Rochester Community's premier holiday events. The success of this event is critical to providing continued funding for our Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus - which helps to ensure thousands of young people with disabilities experience the many joys of summer camping through Rotary's Sunshine Campus programs. 

As part of your Rotary membership obligation, we are asking you to support this critical fund-raising effort.

You can support this event in one of three ways:

1) Purchase or sell eight (8) tickets at $50.00 each. While you will be paying for your tickets through the invoice provided, you must secure your tickets beginning Tuesday, October 27th at 2 p.m. as follows:
  •  Pick up your tickets at the RPO Box Office
  • Call the RPO Box Office at 585-454-2100 and they will mail tickets directly to you.
Note: no matter which method you chose to secure your tickets, you will need your 3-digit member number to secure your tickets.

2) Purchase a Patron Package with preferred seating and program recognition at $300 (includes 2 tickets). Contact Heather at 546-7435 x204, tickets will be sent directly from the Rotary Office.

3) If you are unable to attend this event, make a suggested holiday donation of $300 to the Rochester Rotary Charitable Trusts, Inc.

Let's make this our most successful year ever. Thanks for your support!

Make the evening even more special. Join Us for a Pre-Gala Reception, Dinner and Dessert Event at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Just $55 per person in addition to your ticket purchase.

* Valet parking
* Cocktail reception
* Four-course meal
* Shuttle to Eastman Theatre and return trip

For more information, contact the Rochester Rotary Office at 585-546-7435 x204 or visit www.rochesterrotary.org.
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 the 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 to Myrna at the Rotary Office at myrna@rochesterrotary.org.
 
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 Kelly Smith   

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.

Calling All Bell Ringers!
We are excited to continue our tradition this year of assisting in the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. The Rochester Rotary Club has agreed to provide bell ringers for outdoor kettle entrances at Eastview Mall on Thursday, December 10th from 5:00-9:00 p.m.
 
Our volunteers will serve a 2-hour shift at each kettle. 
 
 Shifts:
#1 -  4:45-6:45 p.m.
#2 - 6:45-8:45 p.m.
  
We would like to form teams of four to six per kettle per shift to allow for inside mall "warming breaks" as needed. Family members and friends are welcome to join us. This is a wonderful way to share in the spirit of the holiday season with your fellow Rotarians, family and friends!
 
Please email or call Brandi Koch at brandi@rochesterrotary.org or 546-7435 x210 to sign up for a shift by Thursday, December 3rd so that we can appropriately organize our teams.
 
We promise to do our best to fulfill your preferred shift request. 
The Friendship Committee needs your help!
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 contact Myrna at 546-7435 x201 to convey the information.

Thank You
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.   

 

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  

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?

Seeking Global Scholarship Applicants
 
Rotary District 7120 with support from The Rotary Foundation offers the opportunity for a college graduate to apply for a $30,000 scholarship to be utilized for one or two years graduate study abroad. Study must be related to any one of six Areas of Focus for Rotary Foundation Global Grants. Studies must commence during the 2016-2017 academic year.
 
Visit Rotary International's web site www.Rotary.org for details regarding the six areas of focus. Interested scholars should then contact the District 7120 Global Grant Scholarship committee chair, Kenneth T. Steadman, at kts5@verizon.net to indicate they will be sending him an application. Use the District 7120 Global Scholar Application Form which can be downloaded from the Foundation page of Rotary District 7120's website: www.rotary7120.org.
 
Applications and associated documents are to be sent to Kenneth T. Steadman by February 1st, 2016. Interviews will be held March 6, 2016 in Geneva, NY for the accepted applications. 
 
We wish to encourage college graduates in the Rotary 7120 area that are not Rotarians or lineal relatives of Rotarians to apply for this valuable opportunity.
 
Rotarians, please stimulate your friends to apply, contact local college and university placement offices, and announce this opportunity within your clubs.
 
Rotarians interested in serving on the selection committee should contact Ken Steadman or Jeff Krans (email jkrans228@gmail.com).

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Annual Foundation Brunch Sunday, November 15th at Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua

This a wonderful event that celebrates the districts accomplishments in support of the Rotary Foundation. For more information please see attached flyer.

District 7120 Foundation Brunch

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Grapevine - Newsletter of District 7120

October 2015 Issue

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Rotary District 7120 Oratorical Contest

Recently your Assistant Governor reminded you to appoint a Chairperson to head up your Club's Oratorical Contest Committee. We need the name and email of that person so that we can help them move along on the goal of preparing students to be successful candidates for the Rotary District 7120 Contest on Ethics with the topic of "How I Plan to Live my Life Using the Rotary 4-Way Test". We will share fruitful ways to enlist students, tutor them on successful speech techniques and guide them towards writing a dynamic speech. Eleven area colleges are offering scholarships to successful students so why not have a student in your area win?
 
Please send us the contact information by October 28th so that we can get started.
 
Donald Collins
585-394-3282
lincares8910@aol.com
2015 RPO Holiday Gala Pops Sponsors