Rotary International - District 7120

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1 Rotary International - District 7120 June 2012 Norma Madayag-Reilly, District Governor Issue 12 The Rotary Year is soon to be part of our District history. Gary and I would like to express our sincere thanks for this rare opportunity to be part of this history. For us, this is an experience that we would cherish forever. During this year, Gary and I have witnessed the generosity of the Rotarians of our District, their passion for service and doing good for others, their commitment to pursue the promise of a Polio-free world for our children, their unwavering dedication to making a difference in the lives of others less able and fortunate, both locally and throughout the world, and, most of all, finding ways to show that service to others is also fun. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the District Governor Team, the Past District Governors, the District Directors, the Assistant Governors, Foundation Area Directors, members of all District Committees and other District leaders for their support. As I mentioned at the 2012 District Change-Over Dinner, I consider the Club Presidents the most important leaders of our District. The Presidents are charged with working directly with Club members. Their actions and decisions greatly impact on the success of their club and the District. This Rotary Year, we have a wonderful group of dedicated, service-oriented but also fun-loving Presidents. Gary and I have enjoyed working with all of them. The hospitality and welcoming gestures extended to Gary and me during our Club visits are very much appreciated. Thank you very much! To all Rotarians of the District, thank you for your contributions and support to The Rotary Foundation, your commitment and dedication to helping end Polio around the world, your willingness to complete service projects so others will live better and the hospitality that you have afforded to all the guests and visitors of our District, such as the District Governors-Elect from various countries around the world, the Group Study Exchange from the Philippines and other guests. As we move on to the next Rotary Year, we continue to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity for within ourselves lies the great power that enables us to do all the things that we do as Rotarians. When we do good for others, we will help create Peace through Service. Please join me in welcoming the District Governor J. Gaven Hurley and his lovely wife, Kathie Bride Hurley and the District Leadership Team as they lead us during the next Rotary Year. Also, I wish all Club Presidents the best! Once again, THANK YOU for this rare opportunity! With all our love, District Governor Norma and my Executive Administrative Assistant/husband Gary Peace Through Service Theme of Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka Every time we bring water to those without, Every time we provide an opportunity for literacy, Every time we give another child polio drops, Every time we do what Rotarians do, we are creating the basic conditions needed for Peace. Peace is not just the absence of war, it is also feeling safe, having enough food to feed your family, having an opportunity to get an education, and being able to thrive without being handicapped by avoidable diseases. Peace captures in one word, in one focus, the concept of Service Above Self and centers each and every Rotarian on Peace Through Service

2 2 June 2012 Page 2 Elmira Rotaract goes to Mexico Robert H. Cole Jr. Receives Paul Harris Fellow Recognition The Rotaract Club of Elmira College spent their Spring Break in Mexico doing service and learning about the culture of the region of Veracruz. A trip that started as a dream became a reality thanks to the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Elmira, the Student Association of Elmira College, private donors, and the numerous fundraising activities held by the Rotaractors. More importantly, this trip was the result of an international brotherhood established between the Rotary Interact Club of Elmira College and the Rotaract Club of Macultepetl-Xalapa. Five members of the club who took part in this service trip to Mexico were: Daniel Bastardo, director of the International Services Committee of the club and leader of the mission, Lucrecia Mena, president of the club, and Casey Sporyz, Emily Warchol, and Erica Howard who are members of the International Services Committee of the club. This trip provided the participants with the opportunity to perform service in Mexico and learn and experience the Mexican culture. One of the service projects they carried out in Mexico was working with a group of girls living in an Orphanage to whom they gave bags full of school supplies. The Rotaractors also visited and gave gifts to kids in a kindergarten and in a rehabilitation hospital. Finally, they worked as volunteers at an extremely poor neighborhood of the town of Perote, where they cover houses with recycled tetra pak material with the aim of insulating the houses from the cold temperatures as well as to prevent water from coming into the people s homes during the rainy season. As part of the trip, the Rotaractors from Elmira College established a long-lasting relationship with the Rotaract Club Macultepetl-Xalapa, who hosted them for the week and with whom they plan to continue working on joint international service projects. Corning Rotary s president, Dick Puccio, above left, presents Attorney Robert H. Cole Jr. with the Paul Harris Fellow recognition for his outstanding service in Rotary and the community. Bob is a practicing attorney who serves as one of two City Judges in the City of Corning and on assignment in the Cities of Canandaigua, Geneva, and Hornell. He played an active role as Chairman of the Committee re-writing the City Code for the City of Coming when the city transitioned to a city manager form of government. Bob is actively involved in numerous Rotary activities including: the Rotary Club Board of Directors where he is the vocational chairman for the club; he assists with the recruitment of students for the RYLA program, a district youth leadership training program; he is involved with the International Youth Exchange program; a member of the Interact Club Committee for Corning high schools and middle schools; and a member of the Frederick Carter Society of Rotarians who monetarily support activities of local community groups and organizations. Bob restructured the Corning Rotary Club Constitution and By-Laws to support the admission of women into Rotary International and since, has assisted in updating the same by-laws several times. Bob has assisted the Southeastern Steuben County Habitat for Humanity for over ten years, providing pro-bono legal services in property transactions. Bob is a talented musician who plays trombone in many community based bands including the Corning Area Community Concert Band, the Hornell Area Wind Ensemble and Corning East High School musical plays. Corning Rotary Club members enjoy his musical talents when he performs with the Rotary Jazz Band.

3 3 June 2012 Page 3 Welcome New Members Genesee Valley Student to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Camp Belmont Rotary is proud to announce that MacKenzie Ward (pictured at right), a junior at the Genesee Valley Central School, will have the opportunity to take part in the Rotary Youth Leadership Award Program. Brockport Rotary: L-R, Karen Sterlace views the 4- way test held by her friend and companion Michele Curcuruto as Gene Wood, the Club s Historican/Archivist and longest serving member conducted the induction ceremony. Co- sponsor Curcuruto is a Rotary member (and former club president) of the Rotary club of Caltanissetta, Sicily. Brockport Rotarian Pat Baker served as the other co -sponsor. A super turnout of club members gathered to see Karen, a Hilton resident, join the Brockport club which she characterized as a "good fit" for her. Miss Ward is a member of the Allegany County Youth Court. She is also a member of the girls volleyball team as well as the boys and girls track team. MacKenzie currently works in her spare time at the Angelica Hotel. Known as a hard working individual by her peers and teachers, Miss Ward will represent the Belmont Rotary Club in fine fashion. Friendship Rotary Welcomes Belmont Club s Exchange Student Fairport Rotary: Pictured above are two of the latest inductees to the Fairport Rotary Club. Posing with President Vin Barone (center) is Ed Burleigh (left) President and CEO of the Fairport Baptist Home and Awak Maliith (right) President of New Sudan Aid. They are the 10 th and 11 th members that have joined Fairport Rotary this Rotary Year. Belmont Rotary Club Exchange student, Andrea Casla (pictured above with Friendship s acting president Jeff Marks), greatly enjoyed the evening she spent with the members of the Friendship Rotary Club on May 3 rd. Andrea was invited to the club to share her feelings about the Foreign Exchange Student Program, as well as the experiences she was having during her year in America. Through lively banter, friendly fining, and a tasty meal, Andrea once again experienced the comrade of the Rotary spirit, which is very alive and well in the Friendship Club.

4 4 June 2012 Page 4 Pickin for Polio Everyone who attended the Pickin for Polio concert on June 16, 2012 was treated to a great night of entertainment. The event started out with the 43 Main Street Band from Dundee. This is a group that gets together every Wednesday evening for a bluegrass jam in Dundee. The group is led by Dundee Rotarian Mike Brooks who along with fellow Rotarian Alan Giles runs Crocodile Music on Main St. in Dundee. Pickin - continued: fiddler, Kate, is only nineteen years old. The band has opened for some top acts like The Grascals, Rhonda Vincent and Jay Unger to name a few. Kate has won numerous songwriting awards and music contests. Pictured above is the 43 Main Street Band from Dundee The second group of the evening was the 7120 Pickers comprising of Rotarians and friends from all over District This group got together for Pickin for Polio and had a great time playing music together. The 7120 Pickers are: Dick & Marilyn Piccio (Corning), Dave Anderson (Corning), Laurie Leenhouts, Manny Freshman, Larry Bates (Hammondsport), Reg Higgins (Past Ontario-Walworth Rotarian for over 30 years), and PDG Mark Wyse. Above Kate Lee & No Strings Attached Kate won the Search for a Star contest back in 2009 and performed her song, "On Your Way," in front of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Jeff Tyzik at the Eastman Theatre. She now attends school in Nashville, TN at Belmont University as a violin major. Last winter she backed up Glen Campbell, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley and others at the 2012 Country Music Awards Pickers - left to right: PDG Mark Wyse, Reg Higgins, Larry Bates, Manny Freshman, Dave Anderson, Marilyn Puccio, Dick Puccio and Laurie Leenhouts. During one of the breaks Lynn Freshman from the Pittsford Rotary Club did a presentation on the NID that she and Newark Rotarian Linda Werts had gone on. The 50/50 for the evening was won by District Secretary Linda Wyse who immediately gave it right back to the Rotary Foundation for Polio Eradication. Pictured above is everyone performing together on the final number "I Saw the Light" to end the Pickin' for Polio concert. I would like to personally thank everyone who helped in this effort for Polio. PDG Mark Wyse The evening was capped off by an outstanding performance by Kate Lee & No Strings Attached. Kate has been entertaining music fans for a number of years now, and that s pretty special when you consider the lead vocalist/ fiddler, Kate, is only nineteen years old.

5 5 June 2012 Page 5 Paul Harris Recognitions Brighton Rotary s Citizen of the Year Pictured above with DG Norma is Chuck Chapin of the Brighton Rotary Club with his family. Chuck, presented his son and daughter-in-law Paul Harris Fellow recognitions. Above - Bill Moehle with Judy Schwartz, Brighton Rotary s Citizen of the year. Gananda Rotary Pictured is, left to right, Brighton Rotary President Tony Conte, DG Norma and Chuck Turner. Chuck received another PHF. Wear Your Rotary Pin On Memorial Day, Monday May 28 th, the Philip Steiger American Legion Auxiliary Unit 494 of Macedon offered Thank You refreshments to those who attended and participated in the Memorial Day Parade in Macedon Center, NY. Assisting the Auxiliary with providing hot dogs and helping with serving the crowds were members of the Gananda Rotary Club. This was the 3 rd year the Gananda Rotary Club has provided this service to the Community. Coordinating the event were Sandi Kelly of the Auxiliary and Gananda Rotary President Sandy Pagano. Today and Everyday! Pictured above, left to right are Rotarians Bruce Niven, Rich Messenger, Patti Holdraker, Jess Nichols and Dawn Reeners.

6 6 June 2012 Page 6 Interact Vice President, Sage Melcher, to compete in Michael Feinstein s Great American Songbook Competition Sage Melcher, Vice President of the Interact Club at Allendale Columbia School which is sponsored by the Honeoye Falls- Mendon Rotary Club, has been chosen to represent the Northeast Region to compete in Michael Feinstein s Songbook Academy Sage Melcher (continued): Sage lives on a farm and animal sanctuary in Mendon, NY with her Mom and Dad, (both Honeoye Falls-Mendon Rotarians), an older sister and younger twin brothers. For additional information, visit as well as Googling Sage Melcher on YouTube Canandaigua Rotary s Small Business Person of the Year Awarded The Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative sponsors the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy and Competition. The endeavor is the only U.S. competition dedicated solely to the music from Broadway, Hollywood musicals and the Tin Pan Alley era of the early midtwentieth century. After competing with other singers from the Northeast region, Sage Melcher of Honeoye Falls, NY, has been chosen to continue on to the finals which take place this June in Indianapolis. The ten finalists will spend 4 days in a boot camp of master classes with Michael Feinstein as well as other well-known entertainers. The winner of the competition will perform with Michael and others at the Palladium in Indianapolis, Indiana, Saturday June 16th and will receive a $3000 scholarship. Through this competition, we are reaching a new generation to teach this music and the American history that inspired and influenced these composers, said Michael Feinstein, the Initiative's founder and noted American Songbook ambassador. Sage Melcher, a triple threat (she sings, dances, plays the piano and drums and writes her own compositions) is a Freshman at the Allendale Columbia school where she was recently chosen as best supporting actress for her role in Disco Inferno for the Broadway Theatre Leagues Stars of Tomorrow. Melcher has been singing the standards from the American Songbook since I could walk and talk. Sage credits her success thus far to her parents, many voice and dance teachers and hard work and the tremendous support from Jeannie Clinton and Lisa Barnes at Allendale Columbia. Sage is also the vocalist for the Eastman School of Music s Youth Jazz Orchestra and will be singing at this year s Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. The Canandaigua Rotary Club Chair of the Rotary Business / Professional Relations Committee, Doug Finch, with the assistance of Alison Grems, the CEO and Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Ms. Grems, awarded Debbie Casella the 2012 Canandaigua-Rotary / Chamber Small Business Person of the Year. The business, the Lafayette Restaurant on Lakeshore Drive, was started as a hot dog stand in the 1940' s, and has been operated by the current family since Ms. Casella has welcomed Canadian friends, concert goers and general visitors to Canandaigua with a pleasant hello, a love for the Finger Lakes and some great food. Pictured above, left to right, is Canandaigua Rotary President Jeff Anthony, Debbie Casella, Chamber President/ CEO Alison Grems, and Chamber Board President Bill Fuge.

7 7 June 2012 Page 7 Camp Star Golf Tournament 4 Person Scramble Bath Country Club Monday July 30, 2012 Sign in at 11:00 Shotgun at 12:00 A $75.00 entrance fee for each player must accompany this application. Please write the check to Camp Star and mail to: Marianne Kalec/Camp Star PO Box 697 Horseheads, NY Mkalec@chemungcanal.com Upcoming DISTRICT Events June 30th - Rochester Rhinos are inviting all Rotarians, family members and guests to District #7120 Night at Sahlen's Stadium on Saturday, June 30, 2012 when the Rhinos host the Harrisburg City Islanders. 7:05 PM. August 18, Rotary night with the Rochester Red Wings. November 4th (Sunday) Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner. Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Upcoming CLUB Events July 6th to July 8th - The Brockport Rotary Club will be hosting the BBQ Contest and Music Festival this year. The proceeds for the benefit of the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center in Rochester. Location - Northhampton Park. July 16th - Clyde Rotary 31st Annual Golf Tournament - Wayne Hills Country Club - registration at 11:30 AM. June 27th - Elmira Rotary Club s Networking Night - 5:30 PM at the Hill Top Inn, 171 Jerusalem Hill Road, Elmira, NY July 30th - Honeoye Lake Rotary s 28th Annual Golf Tournament - Registration at 9:00 AM - Island Oaks Course, Lime Country Club. August 6th - Spencerport Rotary s Annual Invitational Golf Tournament - 10:00 AM; Salmon Creek Country Club. August 16th - Jack Mann Memorial Golf Tournament - 10:00 AM - Triple Creek Golf Course, Nunda, NY. The Sodus Rotary Wine Tour Raffle drawing will be held on July 17th, For current District or Club events please visit the District s website If you wish to purchase tickets for this drawing please contact Michael Garlock ( )

8 8 June 2012 Page 8 Location and Dates for the 2013 District Conference The Rotary Club of Pittsford, home club of District Governor Gaven Hurley, will be the hosting club at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Resort and Golf Club in Lake Placid, New York - May 3rd to May 5th. Club members Bob Vukosic, Harold McAulliffe, and Peter Crooker are serving as co-chairs for the conference. The site has a beautiful location surrounded by mountains and overlooking the village of Lake Placid and Mirror Lake. Many events are being planned to take advantage of this gorgeous site and its Olympic-class venues. Rotarians and guests from District 7120 will be able to make their reservations directly with the Crowne Plaza Resort starting in July. Belmont Rotary Sponsors Third Grade Spelling Bee Genesee Valley Third Grade Spelling Bee contestants demonstrated their spelling abilities for this year s Belmont Rotary Spelling Bee held on Friday, June 8 th. Judging this year s event were former Genesee Valley English instructor, Pete Johnson, reading specialist April Koons, and Speech specialist Jaci Rizzo, both of Genesee Valley. Following forty-five minutes of concentrated effort by each student three winners emerged. Taking first place this year was Avery Grusendorf. Miss Grusendorf was awarded $20. Second place winner, Victoria Babbitt, was awarded $15 for her efforts, while third place winner, Brock Ellsessor, received $10. Each of the ten contestants was also given a Certificate of Participation which was presented by Belmont Rotary Literacy Coordinator, Noreen Pace. Attendees at the 2012 District Conference took advantage of the chance to win a conference registration and a lodging and meals reservation for the 2013 weekend. At left is Dave Bippy Boyer of the Pittsford Rotary club selling chances for the free registration. Outgoing DG Norma pulled the winning ticket from a ski helmet Sunday morning and the lucky winner was none other than SUZIE ROSE, President of the Honeoye Falls -Mendon Rotary Club (pictured at right). Suzie, who announced as she purchased her ticket outside the conference dining room, I never win anything, and her husband Michael Rose will be the special guests of the Pittsford Club in Lake Placid next May. Ironically, Suzie was shown in the Pittsford promotional video for next year s conference which was produced by Rotarian Dave Bippy Boyer. Photos by Dave Bippy Boyer Pictured above: Back row, left to right - Genesee Valley Elementary Principal Brian Edmister, Belmont Rotarians Noreen Pace, Donna DiGirolamo, Mary Fuller, and Bob Drosendahl. Front row, left to right - second place winner Victorian Babbitt, first place winner Avery Grusendorf, and third place winner Brock Ellsessor. THE FOUR-WAY TEST of the things we think, say or do Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

9 9 June 2012 Page 9 Exchange Students Support WaSH Pictured above is the group of exchange students who carried posters and buckets around the lobby on Saturday to bring attention to the District Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) Committee s goal of providing safe water through programs developed and supported by Rotarians. Clifton Springs Rotary focuses on Youth The June 12th meeting of the Clifton Springs Rotary Club featured the presentation of the Rotary Charter to the Interact Club of Midlakes (Clifton Springs). The Midlakes High School Interact Club, for year-olds, is sponsored by the Clifton Springs Rotary Club. Club President Ethan Fogg presented the charter to Interact President Kelsey Clements. Clifton Springs (continued): The Interact Club has been active for several years without an official charter, an oversight which was only recently discovered and corrected. Interact meets monthly at Midlakes High School. During the school year, Midlakes Interact raised money by conducting several fundraising projects, including selling popcorn at August concerts in the park in Clifton Springs and roller skating parties at the school. At the June 12th meeting, Interact President Kelsey Clements and Vice President Ashley Arnold presented checks to the following organizations: Relay for Life Midlakes $200; Rotary Camp Onseyawa $200; March of Dimes $200; Backpack food bank for kids program $200; Clifton Springs Rotary school supply project $200; New Visions childcare program $200; Budding Readers program $100. Also at Clifton Springs Last April, the Clifton Springs Rotary club sponsored Midlakes juniors Spencer Linsner, son of Holly and Jeffery Linsner and Rachel Jones, daughter of Kathleen Hoven and Charles Jones in the District 7120 Oratorical Contest. They both placed in the semi-finals. Club President Ethan Fogg presented Spencer and Rachel with cash prizes at the June 12th meeting. Midlakes Interact charter (L-R) Rotary Advisors to Interact Lori Kowalski, Theresa Dorgan, and Tina Bounds, Interact President Kelsey Clement, Vice President Ashley Arnold, Secretary Rachel Jones, Rotary Advisor Linda Lindner, Club President Ethan Fogg. The Clifton Springs Rotary Club is sponsoring Ashley Arnold as its candidate to RYLA, Rotary Youth Leadership Award, in June. Ashley is a junior at Midlakes High School. Oratorical contestants Club President Ethan Fogg (left) with oratorical contestant Spencer Linsner, Advisor Linda Lindner, and Rachel Jones. Does your club have a story, recognition or information that you would like to share with other Rotarians? Please submit your article for consideration to: Howard Selleck, Editor - hselleck@empacc.net Deadline is the 10th of the month for articles to be included in that current month s newsletter. Don t forget your calendar items too.

10 10 June 2012 Page 10 District 7120 Changeover Some 190 plus Rotarians & guests gathered at The Inn on the Lake in Canandaigua on Wednesday, June 20th for the District s Changeover dinner. It was a beautiful warm night by the lake. Then we change our Rotary pins At right, Ellen Hughes gave her DGN pin to DGN for to Scott MacDonell. Pam Wright (at right) was recognized by DG Gaven Hurley as the very patient organizer of the Rotary District 7120 Changeover Dinner for Great job! Then DGE Gaven Hurley transfers his DGE pin to Ellen Hughes. DG Norma gives up her DG pin to Gaven Hurley And it was nice to see PDG Jim Holden and his wife Workerbee Jane at the changeover. DG Norma expressed many thanks to the many Rotarians that helped to make her year as Governor a great and successful one. Photos submitted by Rotarian Dave "Bippy" Boyer Finally - DG Norma receives the PDG pin from PDG Jeff Krans.

11 11 June 2012 Page 11 District 7120 Changeover - continued PDG Jeff Krans presented DG Norma a gift in appreciation of her service to the District. The Governor s Home Club banner was passed from the Newark Rotary Club by club president Dana Marsh (left) to Bruce Spector (right) president-elect of the Pittsford Rotary Club. Pictured above is DG Norma with DG Gaven with the plaque that has the names of the current and past District Governors. Looks like this one is full. Gaven Hurley, DG , encouraged every member to be friendly and to reach out and talk to visitors - invite them to come to Rotary meetings. He further stated that the club presidents are an important part to the success of Rotary. DG Gaven encourages each and every Rotarian to wear their Rotary Wheel pin each day outside of Rotary meetings. One should be prepared to share quickly what Rotary is and what it means to them. Some lucky attendees, such as Sharon Garofanello and Jan Goldman of the Pittsford Rotary Club, took home a table centerpiece. Photos submitted by Rotarian Dave "Bippy" Boyer 2012.

12 District 7120 Attendance Report - April 2012 Page 12 Club Div. 7/1/11 04/30/12 Net Percent Attendance Club Div. 7/1/11 04/30/12 Net Percent Attendance Avon E Livonia F Bath F Lyons G 17 Belmont G Mount Morris G Bloomfield F Naples F Brighton F Newark E Brockport G 0 23 Nunda G Caledonia-Mumford G 10 Ontario-Walworth F Canandaigua D Palmyra-Macedon F Canisteo G Penfield F Chemung Sunrise F 31 Penfield-Webster F Clifton Springs F 47 Penn Yan F Clyde G 0 Perry E Corning D Pittsford E Dansville F Prattsburgh G Dundee G 0 Red Creek G East Rochester F Red Jacket F Elmira E Rochester B Elmira Heights F Rochester A. M. G Fairport F Rochester Deaf G Friendship G 11 Rochester Latino F Gananda G Rochester NW F Gates-Chili G Rush-Henrietta F Geneseo F Scottsville G Geneva E Seneca Falls E Gorham G Sodus G Greece E 88 Spencerport G Hammondsport G Victor-Farmington G 0 Hilton G Waterloo G Honeoye F Watkins-Montour E Honeoye Falls-Mendon F Wayland G Hornell F Webster G Horseheads G Wellsville G Irondequoit F Williamson G Lima G Wolcott G Bruce Spector, Assistant Secretary Pittsford, NY Tel: (585) bruce4rotary@gmail.com Newsletter Editor: Howard Selleck, Box 148, Prattsburgh, NY Tel hselleck@empacc.net