Rochester Rotary                                                                   10/27/2016
Rotary HEADLINE News
Veterans Day Program
Rochester Rotary Welcomes Our Newest Members
Volunteers Still Needed for Rotary Books for the World
Are you a Veteran?
Thank You from Roberto Clemente School #8
Eat, Drink and Raise Money for the Sunshine Campus!
Rotary Boot Camp
Rochester Rotary RPO Holiday Gala Pops Concert
Tree Lighting Ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
91st Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner
Calling All Bell Ringers!
The Friendship Committee needs your help
Tootsie Roll Bright Spot
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Upcoming Committee Meetings


11/1/16 Tuesday Luncheon
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Registration, Networking & Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Program
Floreano Riverside Convention Center

11/2/16 Marketing Committee Meeting
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Board Room

11/3/16 Boot Camp
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Board Room

11/4/16 Membership Engagement Committee Meeting
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Board Room

11/8/16 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

 

United Way

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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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News of YOUR Club
Veterans Day Program 
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Join us Tuesday, November 1st at the Floreano Riverside Convention Center for our annual Veterans Day luncheon featuring a panel discussion focusing on women in the military moderated by VOC Executive Director Todd Baxter. Panelists include: 

- Ellen Adams, Major (retired) served 20 years in the US Air Force.
Deployed to Baghdad in 2004 where she was responsible for helping to equip the new Iraqi Army. She used her GI Bill to attend Culinary School and in 2015 Chef Ellen competed on Food Network's "Chopped" for the Veteran's Day episode. Even though she got "chopped", she was able to complete her vision by helping to start the cooking school at the EquiCenter called "Cooking with Heroes".

- Luann Van Peursem, Master Sergeant (retired) served 33 years in the US Air Force. Luann served in multiple deployments including Desert Storm, Iraq & Afghanistan. Luann was instrumental in bringing together Chef Ellen and the EquiCenter to establish the cooking program to aid veterans in preparing healthy meals for themselves.

- Laura Stradley, United States Army from August 1996 through October 2004, leaving with a rank of Staff Sergeant. Laura is the Director of the Veterans Service Agency of County of Monroe. She was chosen for recognition in the NYS Veteran Hall of Fame not just for her time of service, but for her sacrifice and commitment to the veteran's community in Monroe County and the surrounding area. She serves on the Board of the Veterans Outreach Center.
Upcoming Speakers

11/1/16 Veterans Day luncheon featuring a panel discussion focusing on women in the military moderated by VOC Executive Director Todd Baxter
Floreano Riverside Convention Center

11/8/16 "The Impact of Social Media on the 2016 Election" panel discussion moderated by Don Alhart

Panelists to include: Jon Alhart (VP Social and Digital Media, Dixon Schwabl Advertising), Kyle Psaty (Sr. Director of Marketing, Brand Networks) and Andrew Knoblauch (Social and Digital Media Supervisor, Dixon Schwabl Advertising)

Floreano Riverside Convention Center

11/15/16 David W. Messinger, Professor, Xerox Chair and Director - Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science R.I.T.
Midvale Country Club

11/22/16 No Tuesday Luncheon
Join us at GobbleFest Monday, November 21st at the Rotary Office from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Food-Fun-Friendship before the holidays kick off!    
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 TWO new members join our Club this month.

Lauren Kelly is the Director of Development/Chief of Staff for the Town of Irondequoit and was sponsored by Megan Alchowiak, Jim Brown and Meredith Smith.

JudieLynn Nassar McAvinney is Vice President of White Haven Memorial Park and was sponsored by Lisa Norwood. 
Volunteers Still Needed for
Rotary Books for the World

Volunteers are still needed to sort and pack books for the Rotary Books for the World (RBFTW) project which sends books that are no longer needed here to needy countries around the world.
 
We are looking for volunteers to sort and pack books again this Monday, October 31 between between the hours of 9:00AM and 4:00PM at the Rochester City School Districts Book Depot at 835 Hudson Avenue. Please contact Myrna Padilla at the Rotary office or Doug Cook if you would be able to take part in this initiative and let us know what time you would be able to start so that someone can be by the door to direct you to the site. As you drive in through the gate, mention that you are helping with the RBFTW project and drive all the way straight back (passing buildings on the right) to loading docks at the rear of the area. Park near there in the parking area, and walk up a short ramp to a door and ring the bell to gain entrance. The sorting area is not too far from there inside. Someone should be there to direct you.   
 
Please contact Doug Cook if you have any questions. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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 Tuesday, November 1st at the Floreano Riverside Convention Center. We will be featuring a panel discussion focusing on women in the military moderated by VOC Executive Director Todd Baxter

If you 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 1st.
Thank You from Roberto Clemente School #8
We received numerous thank you notes from the teachers and students from Roberto Clemente School #8 for all the supplies donated by our Rotarians for each classroom.


Eat, Drink and Raise Money for the
Sunshine Campus!

Come out Wednesday, November 2nd to support a DOUGH RAI$ER to benefit the Sunshine Campus  at  your local UNO Pizzeria & Grill.

Download the certificate and present it to your server - up to 20% of your check's value will be donated to the Sunshine Campus!

Special thanks to the Women of Rotary for coordinating this.

(Participating UNOs Victor, Henrietta & Webster)

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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 3rd 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. This year's concert will be held Thursday, December 15th.

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 either:
  • In person at the RPO Patron Service Center (108 East Ave.)
  • Call the RPO Patron Service Center 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. 


Pre-Gala Reception, Dinner and Dessert Event 

Make the evening even more special. Join Us for a Pre-Gala Reception, Dinner and Dessert Event at the Floreano 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 
 
Click here to Register for Pre-Gala Dinner
Tree Lighting Ceremony at the
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester 

Join us Tuesday, November 29th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester (1111 Jefferson Road) for the lighting of the Sunshine Campus Tree.

Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and an open bar (beer and wine). Reservations are needed and the cost is $5 per person. Please register through the link below

91st Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner



This year's Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner
promises to be a very special evening - as we welcome RI President John Germ as our keynote speaker and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Rotary Foundation.

Our dinner will be held Tuesday, December 6th at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. This dinner draws 400+ Rotarians from New York and Canada.

We are offering an Early Bird price of $45 per person until Friday, November 18th. After the 21st the price will be $50 per person.

Register Here

For anyone interested the Hyatt Regency has extended us a great rate on rooms the night of the dinner, $124+plus tax per room. For reservations click on the link below.

Hyatt Rooms 
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 8th from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
 
 Shift 2: 6:30-8:00 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 1st 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 reach out to 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 hearing from fellow Rotarians, whether with a card, a call or 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 contacted, please don't assume we know. You could be the only one who knows.
 
Please contact Myrna at 546-7435 x201 or myrna@rochesterrotary.org to convey the information.

Thank You

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.

Vicky Marr
Paul DeCarolis 		Carolyn Morey
Michael and Carolyn Facktor 
Tootsie Roll Bright Spot  

 
Your donation to the Rotary International Foundation will assist in Rotary Projects around the world. By pledging a $100 you become a Tootsie Roll member and will have the option of recognizing a person that you view lives by Rotary's motto "Service Above Self".

To make a donation look for the donation envelopes at the Tuesday luncheons or contact Pam in the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x205 or accounting@rochesterrotary.org. Rochester Rotary will forward your donation to Rotary International.

Thank you for supporting Rotary International. You will receive a donation acknowledgement directly from RI for your tax records.
November Birthdays

November 2- Ron Bittner
November 2- Tom Mitchell
November 4- Fran Antonelli
November 5- Don Cameron
November 7- David Flaum
November 8- Peter Glennon
November 9- Donna Dedee
November 9- Stephen Hoitt
November 9- Don Jeffries
November 10- Erich Postler
November 15- Eric Birdsall
November 17- Sal DeBiase
November 19- Lorraine Henderson
November 19- Rosa LaDelfa
November 19- Carl Krause
November 22- James Sheppard
November 22- Marie Campbell
November 22- Tim Cook
November 24- Dave Hartney
November 25- Jason Valenti
November 25- Jim Murrer
November 27- Toby Biedenkopf
November 28- Barbara Pierce

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.
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