Rochester Rotary                                                                   2/23/2017
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Upcoming Committee Meetings

2/27/17 Sunshine Campus Promotion Committee Meeting
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Board Room

2/28/17 No Tuesday Luncheon

2/28/17 Adopt-a-School Committee Meeting 3:15-4:15 p.m.
School No. 8

3/1/17 Rotary Award Committee Meeting
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Board Room

3/7/17 Tuesday Luncheon
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. -
Registration, Networking & Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Program
Midvale Country Club

3/8/17 Friendship Committee Meeting
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Board Room   

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

 

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News of YOUR Club
Happy Hour at Monroe's Restaurant Bar 

Join us for Happy Hour!

Tuesday, February 28th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Monroe's Restaurant Bar (3001 Monroe Ave.).

(This will take the place of the Tuesday luncheon.)
TUESDAY LUNCHEON HIGHLIGHTS 
Thank you to Paul Guglielmo for his presentation at Tuesday's luncheon - "Paul Guglielmo: Rotary Exchange Student to Italy". Paul talked about his trip to Italy in the 11th grade and how that experience gave him the confidence to become the successful person he is today. Thank you Paul!

Upcoming Speakers
2/28/17 No Tuesday Luncheon
Join us for Happy Hour at Monroe's Restaurant Bar from 5:00-7:00 p.m. (3001 Monroe Ave.)

3/7/17
St. Patrick's Theme Luncheon with guest speaker Michael E. McCarthy, Author and President of the Irish American Cultural Institute, Rochester Chapter
"Irish immigration: The Peter Robinson Settlement Projects"
Midvale Country Club

3/14/17
B2B 2017 Trade Show (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
We are expecting a larger than normal crowd we ask that you please register yourself and any guests so we can plan accordingly.
Register Here
Floreano Riverside Convention Center

3/21/17
Spring into Reading w/School No. 8 students
Floreano Riverside Convention Center

3/28/17
Kris Sirchio, CEO of North American Breweries
Floreano Riverside Convention Center       
Rochester Rotary Euchre Party

Home and Garden Show
Volunteers Needed! 
It's that time of year - It's almost spring!

The Sunshine Campus Promotions Committee is looking for volunteers for the annual Home and Garden Show to sell raffle tickets and do hourly drawings to benefit the Sunshine Camp. The dates are March 25th and 26th.

Volunteers Needed:

Saturday, March 25th
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
1:00-4:00 p.m.
4:00-6:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 26th
10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
1:30-5:00 p.m.

The Home and Garden Show is held at the Floreano Riverside Convention Center. To sign up contact Brandi in the Rotary Office at 546-7435 x210 or [email protected].
B2B Breakfast Meeting 

Join us Wednesday, March 8th at 7:45 a.m.
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n the Rotary Office Training Room for a breakfast meeting hosted by the B2B Committee. Guest speaker Ami Kassar, a Vistage member, is the founder and chief executive officer of Multifunding LLC, a Philadelphia-based consulting firm that specializes in helping business owners across the United States develop creative and cost-saving alternatives for their business debt needs and structure. 

Kassar has been involved in business finance for two decades. He has advised the White House, The Treasury Department and The Federal Reserve Bank on the state of the financing markets. He writes a weekly column for inc.com and is frequently quoted in the national press on various small business issues.

Kassar will discuss how business strategy and financing strategy are intertwined. Often CEO's get stuck because they don't understand where their business is in a life cycle, what is inhibiting growth, and the best possible financing strategies at the right time.

Space is limited so we ask that you please register by clicking on the link below. The cost is $10 per person.

Register Here
B2B 2017 Trade Show  

This year's B2B Trade Show is being held Tuesday, March 14th
from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Floreano Riverside Convention Center. We only have two booths available, to reserve one please contact Heather Rossi at [email protected] or 546-7435 x204.

We are expecting a larger than normal crowd we ask that you please register yourself and any guests so we can plan accordingly. Below is a list of all the companies participating in the Trade Show.

Register Here

AIOPx Management Consulting
Armbruster Capital Management
Bartholomew Health Care Group
Capstone Information Technologies
CMIT Solutions
DeCarolis Truck Rental
Empire Realty Group
Entre Computer Services
Excellerated Performance, LLC
GEICO
GENESEE Commercial Real Estate
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Greater Rochester International Airport
Holy Childhood
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery @ Ascension Garden
Image360 Rochester
Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
JVZ Strategies
Key Bank and Insurance
LaBella Associates
Lead Peak Performance
Leadergrow
M & T Bank
Pullano & Company
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester
Seabreeze Amusement Park
Sherman Furniture Rental
The Glennon Law Firm
The XLR8 Team
Toshiba Business Solutions
United Way of Greater Rochester
WXXI & The Little Theatre


3rd Annual Spring into Reading
with School No. 8

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On Tuesday, March 21st at the Floreano Riverside Convention Center we have put together an exciting program with our partners at Roberto Clemente School No. 8. If you have not had the chance to go to School No. 8 or volunteer with the kids we are bringing the opportunity to you!

We will be joined by 60 second grade students from School No. 8 for lunch and an afternoon of reading (10 minutes) and an update from School No. 8 about ongoing projects and how Rotarians involvement makes the school a better place.

We need at least 60 members to volunteer during the luncheon.

Rotarians are being asked to bring a book with them that the students can take home with them that day, reading level should be 1st-2nd grade.
School No. 8 looking for Volunteers
to teach band students

School No. 8 is looking for any Rotarians interested in teaching lessons to  some of their band students. Ashley Moss, Band and Kindergarten Music teacher is looking for individuals who have some significant background in flute, clarinet, saxophone and trumpet. For those interested in volunteering please contact
Ashley Moss at (585)262-8888 or [email protected].
Community Service Volunteer Opportunity
Cameron Community Ministries 
The Community Service Teams Committee is seeking volunteers to help put together and serve dinner to the meal program participants at the Cameron Community Ministries Kids Cafe Diner on Wednesday, March 15th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Cameron Community Ministries is an urban outreach center in Rochester, NY that meets the needs of a neighborhood where significant number of families live in poverty. To sign up click on the link below.

Sign Up Form
Community Service Teams
Volunteer Opportunities 
 
Cheers to 100 Years! 
Help us celebrate 100 years of doing good in the world through The Rotary Foundation with white (Chardonnay) or red (Yellow Cab) wine by Glenora Winery in Dundee, commissioned by District 7120.

With each contribution of $220.00 a donation of $100.00 will be made to The Rotary Foundation in the name of the person indicated on the ordering form. There is a limited amount available, for more information and the order form click on the link below.

Order Form
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 [email protected] to convey the information.

Thank You
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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 [email protected]. Rochester Rotary will forward your donation to Rotary International. If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact Hank Ralston at 697-0880.
 
Thank you for supporting Rotary International. You will receive a donation acknowledgement directly from RI for your tax records.
February Birthdays
  
February 2- Dusty Faske
February 2- Mark Zawacki
February 5- Frank Carpenter
February 6- Tony Sciolino
February 9- Brian McLaughlin
February 10- Nichole Gantshar
February 12- Dolly Malik
February 13- Lee Juby
February 14- Bliss Owen
February 16- Frank Mehlenbacher
February 16- Pete Noto
February 16- Barney Shaw
February 19- Keri Glitch
February 20- Patrick McGrath
February 20- Kim Stewart 
February 21- Carl Carballada
February 22- Ray Isaac
February 22- J. P. Gleason
February 24- Tammy Cohen
February 24- Mary Grant
February 25- Gaynelle Wethers
February 25- David Brown
February 27- Lynn Carleton
February 27- Peter Pape
February 27- Lynn Sullivan
February 28- Adam Bello 
February 28- Carol Anne DeMoulin
February 28- Kevin Knapp
February 28- Nick Robfogel

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.
Rotary Friendship Exchange

Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) opportunities this year to host Australia District 9780 and/or travel to Finland District 1410 to 1420

The Rotary Friendship Exchange is an international exchange program for Rotarians and spouses. The RFE provides participants with the opportunity to better understand other cultures by staying in the homes of Rotarians in other countries and experience their district. In turn, their Rotarians visit our district and are hosted by our Rotarians.

Australia D9780 will be in our Finger lakes district from May 24th to June 7th. We are asking for volunteers to host one of the 5 couples for one of the three planned sessions from May 24-28, May 29-June 1 or 2, or June 2 or 3 to June 7.

The exchange to Finland will be for a period of two weeks from August 15th to August 29th of this year. There will be the opportunity to visit one of the two Finland districts. We have a limited opportunity to revisit D1410 that extends to beyond the Arctic Circle. Over twice the numbers of requests allowable were submitted for our enjoyable 2012 visit. We will, at the same time, also have an exchange to D1420 in southern Finland and Estonia to satisfy these popular destinations.

Requests for participation in these exchanges will be accepted until March 11th.

Please contact one of our RFE Committee members if you have any questions. Host volunteers have highest priority for future RFE trips and several exchanges will happen in 2017-2019 with RFEs being planned with Australia, France, Germany and South Africa.

RFE Committee members: Helen Gormont, Carl and Linda Grovanz, John and Maureen Hall, Jim Hughes, Bob and Cindy Hunt, Godfrey (Doc) Malchoff, Jean McMillan, Mike and Merle Platt and Vivian Ryan.
What is going on in the District?
The District 7120 Conference will be held May 19-21, 2017 in Erie, PA. The conference will include fun filled events like Splash Lagoon, Casino Night, golf, a cruise in Presque Isle Bay plus opportunities for camaraderie. For more information click on the link below.

District 7120 Conference
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The District 7120 Foundation Brunch will be held on March 26, 2017, registration must be submitted by March 1, 2017, click on the link below for registration form. Please contact Mary Ann Mady if you have any questions at [email protected].

Registration Form
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