Rochester Rotary                                                                   7/28/2016
Rotary HEADLINE News
Are we socially connected?

Like us on Facebook

View our profile on LinkedIn

Follow us on Twitter
Upcoming Committee Meetings


8/2/16 Committee Chair Kick Off Meeting
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Floreano Riverside Convention Center

8/2/16 Tuesday Luncheon
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Registration, Networking & Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Program
Floreano Riverside Convention Center

8/4/16 Community Service Teams Committee Meeting
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Board Room

8/8/16 Sunshine Camp Golf Invitational Committee Meeting
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Board Room

8/9/16 Tuesday Luncheon
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Registration, Networking & Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Program
Floreano Riverside Convention Center          

2016-2017   

Club Board 

 

Club President

Donna Dedee 

President Elect

Mark Armbruster 

Immediate Past President

Peter Sarratori  


Vice Presidents

Megan Alchowiak

Jeff Bartkoski  

Barb Cutrona 

Peter Glennon 

Ronald Pawelczak 

Meredith Smith

Julie St. Germaine

Pat Stack  

Mark Zawacki

 

Treasurer

Don Twietmeyer 

Assistant Treasurer 

Dusty Faske 

Sgt.-At-Arms

Maggie Brooks  

Sgt-At-Arms 

Jeff Halik 

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.
United Way

camp email header 

 

Consider a donation to the Sunshine Campus through the United Way.  Remember to choose Donor Option #1098 for the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus.


Join Our Mailing List

Spoke Header

www.rochesterrotary.org

 

News of YOUR Club
"Exporting Rochester to the world: Foreign investments in Rochester"

Join us Tuesday, August 2nd at the Floreano Riverside Convention Center where our guest speaker will be Timothy McCall, Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center in Rochester.  

Tim will talk about the export market entry services and the Gold Key & International Partner Search that the U.S. Department of Commerce offers to U.S. Companies. He will also talk about the recent China investment attraction visit in June as well as the planned Canadian investment attraction event they have in the works.

Tim helps companies in nine Rochester-area counties to enter new export markets and is an international trade source. He has an extensive international business background in both the public and private sector.
TUESDAY LUNCHEON HIGHLIGHTS 

On Tuesday we were happy to have Executive Director of Children Awaiting Parents Charles Reaves address our membership about the mission and initiatives of CAP. Thank you Charles!

To recognize CAP, an organization he has supported for a number of years, Don Alhart recognized Charles and the work done at CAP with our "Tootsie Roll Bright Spot". 


Upcoming Speakers

8/2/16 Timothy McCall, Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center in Rochester
"Exporting Rochester to the world: Foreign investments in Rochester"
Floreano Riverside Convention Center

8/9/16
Rotary District 7120 Governor Tom Rogers and Past District Governor Don Alhart
"Where's YOUR Rotary"
Floreano Riverside Convention Center

8/16/16 James Norman, President/CEO of Action for a Better Community, Inc.
Floreano Riverside Convention Center

8/23/16 No Tuesday Luncheon
Due to the Sunshine Camp Golf Invitational being the day prior

8/31/16 Mike Giardino, Monroe County Director of Aviation and Rochester Rotarian
"ROC Airport at at Glance"
Floreano Riverside Convention Center 
Thank You for a Great Night of Putt Putt! 
Thank you to the 20 plus Rotarians who joined us on Wednesday for a game of Putt Putt with the Sunshine Campers. After golfing everyone enjoyed an ice cream social and a mini carnival.

 
Launch a Ball Volunteers  

We need 12 volunteers for each Saturday night game this year. All you have to do is sell tennis balls before the game, as a volunteer, you'll get to enjoy the game for free.

Plus, there will be fireworks after each game!

The following are dates that volunteers are needed:

August 13th

To sign up, contact Brandi at the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x210 or [email protected].
Rochester Rotary Welcomes
Our Newest Members

The Rochester Rotary Club and the Board of Directors would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members. We had FOUR new members join our Club this month.

Kevin Parker is a Managing Partner of Garber Automotive Group and was sponsored by Don Alhart.

Lorraine Henderson is VP of HR/OD at Episcopal Senior Life Communities and was sponsored by Michael Caceci.

Rick Altier is an Associate Broker, Partner at Caliber Commercial Brokerage, LLC and was sponsored by Peter Sarratori.

Tim Altier is a Real Estate Consultant at Caliber Commercial Brokerage, LLC and was sponsored by Tim Maher. 

President Donna's Welcome Reception 


Please mark you calendars and plan on joining us Wednesday, August 17th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pomodoro's (Monroe Ave.) for President Donna's Welcome Reception. Mingle with fellow Rotarians and welcome Donna Dedee as our new President.

We will enjoy appetizers including shrimp and crab cakes, chicken and beef skewers, stuffed meatballs, stuffed mushrooms, assorted wood fired pizzas and pie from Holy Childhood Bakery.

The cost is $32 per person and includes one drink ticket. Cash bar available following the use of the drink ticket.

To register click on the link below.
Register Here

Sunshine Campus Golf Invitational


Join us Monday, August 22nd at Midvale Country Club for our annual Sunshine Campus Golf Invitational. The tournament sells out each year so sign up today!

This year's tournament will tee off at 11:00 a.m. and golfers can expect a great day of golf at an amazing course!

Tournament Information
Can You Help?
Sunshine Camp Golf Invitational
Auction Items Needed 
The Sunshine Camp Golf Invitational is coming up this August at Midvale Country Club and we are looking for auction items. The items on our wish list are:

Adirondack Overnight/Weekend
Bills Tickets
Canoe/Kayaking Gift Cards (ex. BayCreek Paddling)
Catering Gift Certificate (for company lunches)
Concert Tickets
Golf Packages
Gourmet cupcakes
Group paintball outing
High-quality camcorder (like GoPro)
Inflatable rental for child's birthday or family party
Limo and Wine Tour
Mackenzie Childs pieces
Massage/Pampering Gift Certificates/Packages
Movie Tickets
New iPhone, iPad, Kindle or Nook
Out of town Overnight Stays
Paint Night for 10-15 people
Restaurant Gift Cards (variety preferably $50 and up)
Sports Tickets
Weekend Get-Aways
Wine (variety)
Yankees Tickets
Year of Car Washes
Year of Oil Changes

If you would be willing to donate any of the above items or have any questions please contact Heather in the Rotary Office 546-7435 x204 or [email protected]
Community Service Volunteer Opportunity -
Heritage Hero 5K + Mile Stroll & Roll 

Join your fellow members on Saturday, August 27th for the Heritage Hero 5K + Mile Stroll & Roll. Volunteers will help out at one of the water stop stations on the 5K course and then to cheer on the walkers at the finish line.

We are need of 8-10 volunteers, you will need to arrive at MCC by 7:30 a.m.

Sign up today by contacting Myrna in the Rotary Office at [email protected] or 585-546-7435 x201.

Hurd Orchards Thanksgiving Tasting


We hope you will join us Friday, November 4th at Hurd Orchards for a Thanksgiving Tasting event you will never forget.
 
As the lanterns and candles are lighted and the pot bellied stove in our market glows with warmth our holiday tables are made festive with bouquets and still life and are richly laden with our delicious foods. Our cathedral-like barn, beams warmed with the patina of age, glows with seasonal color. Filled with character and twinkle and feeling, our Tastings are a moment to share the depth of what our farm means. Our tastings have been featured in many articles over the years, most notably in Victoria Magazine in November of 1994 and Better Homes and Garden magazine in November 2004.
 
The cost is $70 per person and reservations are needed by September 30th. Space is limited so sign up today and don't miss this delicious event with your fellow Rotarians!

Register Here
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.

Wallace Ashnault
Marie Duhamel
Frederick Micha
Beatrice Schroeder
Fred Halik
Bonadio & Co., LLP
David Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Schenkel

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

"Beefur's Sunshine Treehouse"
books are here! 
Don't miss out on your copy! Contact Myrna in the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x201 or [email protected] to order your copy of "Beefur's Sunshine Treehouse" the cost is $10 per book.

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 a "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 [email protected].     

August Birthdays

August 1- George Dorr
August 2- Carl Gerard
August 4- Audrey Velepec
August 6- Tim List
August 6- Gregory Kausch
August 7- Doug Escher
August 8- Susan Holliday
August 11- Chip Lacure
August 15- Paul Whitbeck
August 17- Bob Enright
August 17- Joe Hartman
August 18- Tim Mason
August 18- Andy Powers
August 19- Barbara Cutrona
August 20- Rachel August
August 21- Bob Duffy
August 22- Paul Burgett
August 24- Nelson Leenhouts
August 24- Ronald Pawelczak
August 25- Craig Brown
August 26- Bob Smith
August 26- John Lawless
August 28- Dave Ferris
August 29- Hu Velepec
August 30- Meredith Smith

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 7120 Literacy Workshop
September 17, 2016

Clifton Springs Hospital
Registration at 8:30 a.m.
Guest Speaker: Kathryn Yarlett
Topic: Preparing our Children for Kindergarten Readiness, What we can do as individuals and as Communities

For more information click below for the Literacy Workshop Flyer.
2015 RPO Holiday Gala Pops Sponsors