President: Joel Gray President-Elect: Tony Recco Vice President: John Collis Past President: Dave Rapke Club Established 1919 Treasurer: Dave Burke Secretary: Karin Tuthill Dist 7150 Gov: Deb Glisson ADG (Area 3): Clark Speicher February 10, 2015 Announcements: Next week s program will be presented by Mr. Pete Corigliano who will speak on Boy Scouting in the area. Rome belongs to the Mohawk-Cayuga Boy Scout District. Did you know? The first organized meeting of a Boy Scout troop in Rome was in 1910. The photo shows a gathering on North James Street. Board of Directors meetings are on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30PM. Location: St. John s Lutheran Church 502 W. Chestnut St. The Thursday night informal Rotary meeting These will become once a month meetings and will be held at different restaurant locations on the 3 rd Thursday of each month at 6:00PM. The February meeting will be held at Coalyard Charlie s restaurant on Erie Blvd. on. February 19. There will be no meet ing Food Drive collections are on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. We collected for Loaves and Fishes at today s meeting. 50/50 Fred Normand s ticket was drawn. He chose a card for the pot but did not draw the queen of hearts to win the larger pot. A second drawing was for a set of two notecards showing a historical scene of Dominick and James Streets. Dave Kobernuss won those. Youth Exchange program and dinner Please note that there is a date change for this event. A new date and time has been selected for this event. It will be at the First Presbyterian Church on February 28 from 4:00PM-7:00PM. It is a potluck, so bring a dish to pass.
Skate to End Polio Update Carla reports that two more checks have come in for the Polio campaign. New total will follow shortly. Surgery Recovery Joyce Butters is recovering from her first of two knee replacement surgeries. If you would like to send a cheerful card to her, the home address is: 110 Dwight Drive Rome NY 13440 Tully Rotary Chili cook-off February 21 from 11:30AM-2:30PM at the Tully Masonic Lodge on State Street in Tully, NY Music by Butternut Creek Revival and beverages by the Cortland Beer Company. Five tastes cost $5.00. Adults only. News from Area 3 Asst. Governor 2015 District Conference (April 24-26) Each club is requested to bring a door prize to be raffled off, but a liquor basket will not be required this year. Cookies will be supplied and will not be required from area clubs. Meals must be registered for all attending members plus attending non-members to determine how much will be needed. Friday night attendees may wear casual rustic which allows jeans. Saturday dinner is business attire or black tie. The Hilton Garden Inn is offering a discount for Rotarians who need to spend the night in the area of the convention. (The Hilton is a ten minute drive from the Lodge at Welch Allyn) Guests No guests today Birthday Wishes This month we have 5birthdays Happy Birthday! Franca Armstrong Jackie Corbett
Rena Hughes Dave Kobernuss Karin Tuthill Program The program was presented by Vicki Gillen, the founder of the Kicks for Kids Foundation which was established in 2010. Kicks For Kids Foundation was created to assist children in need of financial assistance when participating in martial arts within Rome, NY and surrounding areas. It has recently been expanded to include donations to the Copper City Soccer Program. To apply for financial assistance, an application is prepared along with a tax return and pay stub(s). Some small amount is required. Every three months, information must be updated. On average, 10-15 children receive assistance. 80% of the students are between 4 and 10 years old. 20% are between 16 and 65. Spectators are encouraged. Life Skills This program consists of more than physical martial arts programs. It instills a variety of life skills which includes: Discipline through class drills, group exercises which teaches learning with peers; employing a kid s martial arts curriculum. Confidence trying something new takes courage and shows children how to try new things. Focus developed when practicing new things and the martial arts curriculum. Improved attention span is learned. Ability to defend themselves against bullies who may try to force them into doing something that is wrong. This can be learned through a free bully prevention seminar for children which teaches them a few tools to use when approached by a bully. Fundraisers/Activities Gift Card Raffle win $750.00 for use at the Turningstone resort. Tickets are available at the Bailey s Karate School at $5.00 each.
Blackbelt spectacular --- Demonstration by the group. Tickets are $5.00 each and the event takes place at RFA. Kicks for Kids Golf tournament for $120.00 there is golf, dinner, gifts, etc. It has taken place at Teugega Golf course, but will be at the Crestwood Golf course. Fitness Kickboxing offered as a three class course and can be renewed. Nerf wars/parents night fun, games, pizza, and drinks. Crop walk participation. Would like to start a tutoring program. Contact Information Location: 2051 N Madison Phone: 339-3928 Website: www.kfkfoundation.org A Rotary Minute The following Rotary History bites are from the book presented to Rotarians attending the 2013 Rotary Institute for Learning. Title of the book is, A century of service by David C. Forward. This will be ongoing. Rotary s Administrative gearworks The first Rotarys were bound together by philosophy rather than bureaucracy. Each club decided who qualified for membership, how often it met, and even designed its own Rotary club emblem. The first National Association of Rotary Clubs convention changed administration to a central one. Chesley Perry who was the association s first secretary began to develop the organization as an information resource and clearinghouse for Rotary clubs and their members..perry hired Rotary s first employee, Mildred Trosin, in 1912 because of the time and skills required to handle all the details required. A weekly letter had to be prepared to send to all the clubs and more room was needed. Another person was hired to join the staff and they moved to larger offices. In the early years, the association moved between rented offices within the Loop area of downtown Chicago. By 1918, Paul Harris believed that Rotary should move its headquarters to the Chicago suburbs to save money but couldn t convince the others. By the early 1950 s the Secretariat staff had grown so large that a downtown building was too expensive to rent or buy. The RI Board commissioned a search for a permanent building. In the end, the Board chose Evanston, Illinois on Lake Michigan just north of Chicago. At the 1953 Mexico City convention, the delegates approved the choice and development began on an office building that was the hub of the Rotary s wheel for more than 30 years. In 1985 Rotary applied for planning permission to build an extension but restrictions were so heavy that the Board and staff considered other alternatives. Rotary purchased the American Hospitals Supply Company s international headquarters on Sherman Avenue in the heart of Evanston. More next week Upcoming community events Panini Sale Ava Dorfman Senior Center Starting December 4 and every Thursday from 11:30m-1:30pm. Two choices: Tuna with roasted red peppers and provolone cheese or Turkey, bacon and provolone cheese.
Valentine Sweetheart Dance Sponsored by Rome Parks & Rec. February 13 at 6:00PM The dance is for Mother-Son and Father-Daughter couples. Open to children in grades Pre-K through 6th. Come join the fun with DJ & dancing, photo's, pizza, and the Chocolate fountain. Tickets are $20 per couple, $10 for each additional person. Tickets are available at the Recreation Department and at the door the night of the event. For more information: call 315-339-7654 Presentation: D. Victor Pelligrino February 18 at 10:00AM at the Ava Dorfman Center Attorney D. Victor Pellegrino will begin a series of monthly presentations here at the Center. The second topic for the month of February will be "All of my Legal Documents are signed, what could possibly go wrong?" He will be here on Wednesday February 18, from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Please register in the office at 337-8230 if you will be attending this very informative talk. For more information: call 337-8230 or email:bbelmont@avadorfmanseniorcenter.com avadorfmanseniorcenter.com Monthly Breakfast February 18 from 8:30am-10:00am at the Ava Dorfman Senior Center Fritata (omelet), with roasted red peppers, onions, spinach, and cheddar cheese; mini bagel with cream cheese; juice, coffee, or tea. Cost $5.00 Informational Program on Drones February 19 at 7:30PM in the small auditorium of RFA. The program is entitled, Introduction to small unmanned aerial systems and will be presented by Mr. Bill Judycki who is a pilot, professor, engineer, and MVCC UAS program developer RCS 2 nd Annual Fashion Show/Basket affair extravaganza Program on February 28 beginning at 4:00PM. Location is Rome Catholic School/Cypress St. Dinner at 5:00PM followed by fashion show and basket raffle. Cost is $10.00. For more information, call 336-6190. Donations of baskets or gift certificates can be given through Rena Hughes at 709-2781 or contact by email: rhughes@romehospital.org Proceeds to benefit the Rome Catholic School.
Other Community Events & Activities Rome Community Theater Those crazy ladies in the house on the corner February 12, 13, & 14 at 7:30PM and February 16 at 2:30 PM What do you do when you have three geriatric sisters as patients and all they want to do is sit at home and talk to one another all at the same time? You move another person in with them. At least, that's what Doc Lomax does when he has a new nurse needing a place to live a nurse with a secret, that is. The hard part is convincing the sisters they need a roomer. In no time, however, Nurse Jean has them planning parties, pulling Halloween pranks and wearing jogging suits while they race each other to the corner. But when the nephew shows up with a plan to sell the family house, things seem to get complicated again, especially with Christmas just around the corner. Also at Rome Community Theater Auditions for A murder is announced February 15 and February 16 at 7:30PM For more information: call 315 339-2545 Capitol Theatre of Rome At the Cinema Capitol - next to the Capitol Next to the Capitol January 29 & 30 7:30OM January 31 and February 1 400 Human Capital begins at the end, as a cyclist is run off the road by a careening SUV the night before Christmas Eve. As details emerge of the events leading up to the accident, the lives of the well-to-do Bernaschi family, privileged and detached, will intertwine with the Ossolas, struggling to keep their comfortable middle-class life, in ways neither could have expected. Dino Ossola (Fabrizio Bentivoglio), in dire financial straits, anticipates the birth of twins with his second wife (Valeria Golino). Meanwhile, Dino's teenage daughter's relationship with hedge-fund manager Giovanni Bernaschi's playboy son complicates an already tricky social dance of status, money and ambition. Paolo Adults: $7.00; Friend & Students: $5.00 District 7150 & RI News Rotary International themes: February is World Understanding Month. The following are articles and excerpts from various Rotarians, newsflash & foundation minutes
Rotary Websites Official Website, Rotary7150.org. Rotary International Website, Rotary.org. Rotary Leadership Institute, http://www.rlinea.org Youth Exchange calendar: http://www.rotarydistrict7150youthexchange.unclebeanie.com The Rotary International Conventions Future locations for Rotary International Conventions: São Paulo, Brazil on 7 10 June, 2015 Seoul, Korea on May 29-June 1, 2016 Atlanta Georgia USA on June 10-14, 2017 Toronto, Ontario, Canada June 24-27, 2018 D7150 Calendar of Events list of dates from Credo RYLA Conferences Cazenovia College http://www.rotarydistrict7150youthexchange.unclebeanie.com The 2015 District Conference will be held at the Welch-Allyn Conference Center near Skaneateles on 24 26 April 2015. Credo type articles Please send future CREDO inputs directly to Dana Jerrard at djerrard@vicks.biz From District 7150 News Flash FYI: District group leaders Under the Youth Service Leadership of PDG Herb Jerry, Rotary District 7150 is actively involved in: Interact with District Chair Jenny Doan: A club for young people in their community or school. Rotaract with District Chair Tom Taylor: this club gives young people exposure to new cultures and customs and promotes global understanding and peace. Students spend time in another country living with different host families and attending classes at the local school. Rotary Youth Leadership Award with District chair Larry Richardson: An intensive training program for young adults ages 14-30. The program usually involves seminars, camps, or workshops organized by Rotarians and held over 3-10 days. From Newsflash Centennial celebrations for two Rotary Clubs Only 186 Rotary clubs worldwide can claim over 100 years of service above self. During the 2014-15 year, two clubs in District 7150 will pass that milestone. The Auburn Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Utica were each granted charters when Woodrow Wilson was in the White House. Each club will soon celebrate its century of service. Utica Rotary's Centennial Celebration is set for Friday, March 20 at Twin Ponds Golf and Country Club in New York Mills. Club memorabilia will be on display, a video produced by club member Walt Morrissey will be shown, and the Centennial Community Project will be announced.
The 100th Anniversary Dinner for the Auburn Club will take place on Sunday, April 12 at the Springside Inn on West Lake Road. This Weeks Rotary Foundation Minute Comes to you Courtesy of Neil McBeth According to The Rotary Foundation s annual report India now is Polio-Free!! The eradication of polio in India was a monumental task, demanding an extraordinary effort by all levels of government and partners involved. Backed by more than 100,000 Rotarians across the country, Rotarians helped to ensure maximum support for everything from National Immunization Days to mop-up immunization rounds Besides placing two drops of vaccine into children s mouths, Rotarians along with health workers, helped change the hearts and minds of community leaders opposed to immunization to allow children to be vaccinated. Rotary s advocacy with government and business leaders, along with Rotarians generous contributions pushed forward the polio endgame plan aimed at certifying global eradication of the disease by 2018. Your contribution to Polioplus will enable this to happen! Weekly Rotary Foundation Minute January 1, 2015 by Neil McBeth, PDG Maternal and infant mortality rates are high in East Africa, mainly due to inadequate health care, the HIV/AIDS crisis, and poverty. In response, The Rotary Foundation and Aga Khan University have connected to provide scholarships to nursing and midwifery students at Aga Khan s campuses in Nairobi, Kenya; Dares Salaam, Tanzania; and Kampala, Uganda. The first class of 24 students graduated from the two-year program in February with either a Registered Nurse or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. While in school, the students also volunteered at Rotary service projects and worked with Rotary members who shared their expertise to help the students become community leaders. Your contribution to The Rotary Foundation allows this happen! From The Rotarian February 2015 Permanent exiles by Brad Webber Every 10 minutes a baby is born without a state and no citizenship in any country. Crises in Syria, conflicts in South Sudan, Central African Republic, and many other nations are producing new generation of refugees and asylum seekers. They are longterm exiles who are spending years, even decades in makeshift refugee cities with their families. The number of people forced from their homes by war and conflict has surpassed 50 million for the first time since the end of World War II, when the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was created. Working to help this population of refugees are some of the graduates of the Rotary Peace Centers. (Nearly 900 Rotary Peace Fellows have graduated from the program
since its beginning in 2002) These humanitarians provide basic food and shelter, job training, education, and other support so these refugees can rebuild their lives. Rotary Club of Rome contact information: Rome Rotary, PO Box 655, Rome, NY 13442-0655 Rotary Website: http://romeny.rotaryclub.pro/ Newsletter Email Address: RomeRotaryNewsletter@gmail.com For any questions (if you need an immediate response): tuthillrotary@twcny.rr.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/romerotary Submit your participation points here: Submit Rotary Participation Report From your editor Jeannie L Packer