President: Tony Recco President-Elect: John Collis Vice President: Barb Evans Past President: Joel Gray September 8, 2015 Club Established 1919 Club 4856 Treasurer: Dave Burke Secretary: Missy Graves Dist 7150 Gov: Henry MacDonald ADG (Area 3): Clark Speicher Announcements: March 8 2016 Next week s program will be presented by Susan Kiesel: Wildlife author and photographer. Followed by: March 22: Missy Graves: Yellowstone Nat l Park March 29: Jerry Kraus (Exec. Director) Stanley Theater Blvd. Board of Directors meetings are on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30PM. Location: Ava Dorfman Senior Center on Black River The Thursday night fellowship Rotary dinner meeting These are once a month meetings and will be held at different restaurant locations on the 3 rd Thursday of each month at 6:00PM. This month s dinner is March 17. Food Drive collections are on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. We collected $40.00 t on March 8 meeting for Loaves and Fishes. 50/50 Sandie Latimer s ticket was drawn, but she didn t pick the queen of hearts to win the pot. Rome Rotary Youth Exchange news Oour outgoing short term exchange student will be Jerry Edwards. Sam mentioned that at the end of the exchange year, the exiting exchange student(s)) can opt for an extended tour here for a month This runs from July to July 31 and chaperones are needed who will commit to this month with the exiting exchange student(s). Please contact Sam if you are interested in being a chaperone. Our exchange student from France, Matilde will be moving to her 3 rd and final host family, Marion and Magda Pociecha on March 20. Rotary Leadership Institute On Saturday March 19 of this year, Rotary Leadership Institute will be held in Owego, NY at the Owego Treadway Inn & Suites at 1100 NY-17C Parts I, II, III, and Graduate will be offered.
The Skate to eradicate Polio Program Carla reports that so far, we have collected $500.00 There will be a press release in the Sentinel this week. Science Fairs Dave Kobernuss and Harry Winberg would like volunteers to judge at the remaining Science Fair for this season that our club is involved in. This is : RFA Fair March 12 at 8:00am. Judges are needed for this one. Training for President Elects March 18-19 Multi District PETS: Final seminar training will be held on Friday March 18 from 3:00 PM until 9 PM and Saturday, March 19 from 8 AM until 5:00 PM at the Syracuse University Sheraton Hotel, University Avenue on the Syracuse University Campus (free parking available in the ramp garage adjacent to the hotel. This seminar is a training requirement for 2016-17 Club Presidents and Assistant Governors. Smartypants spelling and trivia bee This event has been postponed to March 25, 6:30PM at the Beeches. Cost for spectators is $25.00 purchased from Tanya Davis at Rome Clean and Green 794-5384, email: kabofrome@gmail.com or reservations at Eventbrite.com Dave Kobernuss, Don Schlueter, and Barb Evans will be our t Canalfest is coming! Program coordinators would like members to start thinking about a part to play in the upcoming Canalfest. Canalfest will be held on August 5, 6, and 7 this year. Duck Ticket sales will be handled by Carla Till and Joyce Midlam this year. They will be looking into tables to sell tickets in Rome. Gate donations will be handled by Carol Mooney. Fishing Derby logistics will be handled by Keith Butters, Jeannie Packer (And husband) FFA Judging The Vernon-Verona Sherrill High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) is seeking Rotarians to help judge an FFA Career Development Event (CDE) regional competition. The competition will take place on Saturday April 2 at the VVS High School and will involve schools from Central New York. There are two flight of competition: Flight one orientation begins at 8:30AM completed by 12:00 Noon. Second flight: judge orientation at 12:00 noon, completion by 3:00PM Breakfast for all judges is from 7:30Am-8:30AM or after judging the first flight. If interested please specify: 1.Which flight morning, afternoon, or both 2.CDE preference (if you have one) 3.Your mailing address (for pre-judged materials if needed) Dennis7150@gmail.com
Membership Committee News Don Schlueter says that people are needed for the Membership Committee. If you are interested, contact Don. Fundraising President Tony Recco would like interested people to contact him to be on the fundraising committee and bring suggestions. Guests No guests today Birthday Wishes Happy Birthday! This month we have 2 birthdays Maria Dailey Missy Graves Program Today s program was presented by Shelly Callahan stepping in for Christian Jones. Shelly is the Director of the Mohawk Valley Center for Refugees. Shelly lives in Holland Patent with her husband and two daughters. She began working at MVRCR in February of 2006 as the Manager of the Employment Department. Over the next several years, she worked in various departments and was the COO for 2 years prior to becoming interim Executive Director in March 2012, and then Executive Director in August of that same year. Shelly is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo
Brief History The Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees grew out of the inspiration of Roberta Douglas, whose concern for Amerasian children led her to work with refugees. Her efforts began with the resettlement of a single Vietnamese man through Catholic Charities in Syracuse. With the assistance of Roberta s husband, a group of local clergy, the Superintendent of Utica Schools, the Oneida County Executive, and Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, the Center was officially established in 1979 and incorporated in 1981 with Roberta Douglas as the first Executive Director. The Center has assisted refugees from more than 34 countries, including Bhutan, Bosnia, Burma, Cambodia, Iraq, Laos, Russia and the former Soviet Union, Vietnam, Sudan, Somalia and others. The result of these resettlements has resulted in Oneida County having one of the largest concentrations of refugees in the U.S. The City of Utica now has a foreign born population of 17.6% with a quarter of the population (26.6%) speaking a language other than English at home (US Census). For 35 years MVRCR has been an independent affiliate of Lutheran Immigration and Refugees Service (LIRS), one of 10 national voluntary agencies (large non- profit social service organizations that support refugee resettlement programs and work directly with the federal government). Mission of the Center The Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees (MVRCR) assists Refugees: persons displaced from the country of origin. They receive special protection. Immigrants Limited English proficient (LEP) individuals Throughout the integration process, assistance helps them achieve independence and self-sufficiency by developing products and services that enable us to build community with many cultures. Refugees must pay back air fare to the U.S. This can be accomplished through payments if necessary. $1100.00 is given to each refugee upon arrival which is paid through the U.S. government. The center helps these people to set up with a place to live. Nationalities The 80 s resettled Vietnamese and Russians; the 90 s resettled Bosnians. Shelly says that currently there are the Koren from Burma and Nepalese Some Sudanese and Bhutanese as well. Some refugees have spent their whole lives in camps. Currently there are 50 languages spoken in Utica. Contact Location: 309 Genesee St. Utica Phone: 738-1083 ext. 112 Website: www.mvrcr.org Emails: shelly@mvrcr.org A Rotary Minute The following Rotary History bites are from a booklet published by The Rotary Foundation called Every Rotarian every year. (Club success booklet) Weekly Rotary Foundation thoughts and success stories Disease prevention and treatment
Malaria still claims the lives of many people in sub Saharan Africa with most of them being young children. Some of the region s poorest residents live in Yirimadjo, Mali and receive protection from the disease through Rotary Foundation grant support. The grant provide insecticide treated bed nets, physician services, and medications to help prevent and treat malaria. This particular grant was led by the Rotary Club of Bamako- Amitie, Mali along with the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill (Washington D.D.) and five others in District 7620.During the first three months more than 3.000 patients visited the Yirimadjo Health Center. Community health workers made more than 12,700 visits to residents homes, resulting in malaria treatment for almost 900 children over 80% within the first 48 hours of the onset of symptoms when medical intervention was critical. Projects like these are only possible with our ongoing support to the Annual Fund. Community Events & ActivitiesFt. Stanwix Nat l Monument Calendar Rome Public Schools District Art Exhibit: From March 3-March 28 Celebrating Ft. Stanwix is the theme of the Art project Art inspired by Ft. Stanwix will be on displayin th evisitor Center. The other three B s concert There will be a vocal concert at the Kallet theater in Oneida on March 13 at 7:30Pm and March 14 at 4:00PM. There will be selections by a quintet along with the chorus. Cost is $10.00. Glen has tickets. Modified moves, maximum results Kick off event to pre register February 8 from 11:30AM-1:30PM at the Rome YMCA to increase fitness level through aerobic and strength training. Classes begin February 10- Friday June 25 with scheduling at the Rome YMCA on Mondays from 9:00Am-10:00AM and Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00AM-12:00Noon. Free to all interested individuals Honor America Days Silent Auction Fundraiser for Honor America Days sponsored by NBT Bank. March 11 from 5:30-10:30PM at the Beeches. $35.00 per person in advance; $40.00 at the door. Send email to: info@romechamber.com?subject=honoramericadayssilentauction Food; Cash bar; Music of dueling pianos at 8:00PM Rome Expo Held at the JFK Civic Arena on April 30- May 1 to benefit the Rome Community Theater s expansion project. $5.00 general admission per person; $7.00 per family (2 adults and children); Children 12 and under free with adult; Seniors (65+) $2.00 Numerous exhibitors Rome Community Theater
Dreams Two very unlikely individuals become aware of each other and eventually come to fear each other by means of their very real nightmares and daydreams. Which is a dream? Which is reality? What is truth? What is illusion? What is their connection? As the play unfolds, their lives become more and more entwined, leading to a final gripping encounter. Purchase tickets at the box office on the date of the performance. Reserve a seat by calling the Box Office, 337-5920, one week before the performance from 6:00-9:00pm. You can purchase online at https://rct.tixato.com Cost: Adults - $15.00; Children under 18 - $10.00. The Capitol Theatre In the Cinema Capitol Next to the Capitol Theatre Lady in the van March17: 7: 7:30PM; March 18: 4:30 & 7:30PM; March 19 : 1:00, 4:00, & 7:30PM; March 20:1:00 & 4:00PM; March 21-23: 7:30PM the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who 'temporarily' parked her van in Bennett's London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years. Adults: $7.00; Friends and Students : $5.00 District 7150 & RI News Rotary Month Celebrations Rotary Month Celebrations January: Rotary Awareness month. February: World Understanding month August: Membership & extension mo. March: Literacy month. September: New generations month April: Magazine month October: Vocational service mo. May: Promote Internat l. Convention mo. November: Rotary Foundation/World June: Rotary Fellowship month. Interact month July: Literacy and New Year month December: Family month
The following information and excerpts from various Rotarians, newsflash, foundation minutes, and District newsletters Rotary District Websites Official Website, Rotary7150.org. Rotary International Website, Rotary.org. Rotary Leadership Institute, http://www.rlinea.org Youth Exchange calendar: http://www.rotarydistrict7150youthexchange D7150 Calendar of Events list of events from Credo/Newsletter RYLA Conferences: Cazenovia College http://www.rotary7150.org/sitepage/ryla Additional questions about RYLA: Larry Richardson: fishlure@verizon.net The 2016 District Conference April 29-May 1 at the Holiday Inn of Auburn. A $35.00 registration fee until still in effect. This fee will remain for all first time attendees. With early registration: Total for commuters is $145.00 Total for Rotarians is $375.00 Total for Couple is $485.00 Register on line: www.rotary7150.org Step 2: Go to the District Conference Page. (Either middle of page or tab in upper right) Step 3: To register by mail and pay by check, download the registration form in the upper left of the page, complete and mail with payment. (To Rotary District 7150) Step 4; If you need to stay overnight, call the Holiday Inn of Auburn at (315) 253-4531 or contact at : http://goo.gl/c6xiv6 to book as part of Rotary District 7150. Dressing and program for the conference: Friday night business attire. Registration, cocktails, Youth exchange parade of flags; welcome messages and social time. Saturday: Day: wear business casual; Night: formal but fun (Some color) One Rotary Program (Interactive learning); breakout sessions choose topics you are interested in; cocktail hour; Dinner and entertainment. Creative Black tie which means use a splash of color in your dress. Sunday: business attire; Memorial and Sunday service; Awards ceremony; 2017 Conference announcement.
House of Friendship We are asking clubs to step up their displays to be more dynamic, interactive and memorable. Please ask a member to take on this effort. (Find a creative way to showcase your club's top fundraiser, main program or biggest project of the year). Check out the District Conference page at www.rotary7150.org (Ideas & examples). You must submit a registration form to get your space at www.rotary7150.org on the District Conference page. Join the district conference group and team up with Rotarians from around central NY to plan the District conference. Log in, click on manage and then proceed to Club and District Administration. Under club activity you will see TRAINING PROVIDED START TODAY. For more information see http://goo.gl/wlxrxi District newsletter articles Please send future newsletter inputs directly to editor Lizzy Flinn-Brown at: ebrown@syracuse.com From District 7150 FYI: District group leaders: District Governor: Henry "Mac" MacDonald henrymac7150@gmail.com District Secretary: Val Collins vcobgyn@yahoo.com District Treasurer: Sue Reisman suereiscpa@gmail.com 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 schools. 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. Rotary Global Rewards Program For more information visit: https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/member-center/rotary-globalrewards/offers#/offers%0d%0ajust
Rotary International The Rotary International Conventions Future locations for Rotary International Conventions: Seoul, Korea on May 29-June 1, 2016 Atlanta Georgia USA on June 10-14, 2017 Toronto, Ontario, Canada June 24-27, 2018 ROTARY FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL The Rotary Foundation turns 100 in 2016-17! Our Foundation stands at the forefront of humanitarian service, having supported thousands of projects to provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace, and provide basic education as well as the historic project dedicated to eradicating polio worldwide. Polio update: US. Govt 2016 news flash The United States Congress approved a total of $228 million for the 2016 federal budget to support the global effort to eradicate polio. The funding represents a $10 million increase over the level of funding approved in fiscal year 2015. Rotary s Polio Eradication Advocacy Task Force for the United States leads our efforts to inform the U.S. government and other funding sources of the urgency and benefits of supporting the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Club project brings health care to nomadic tribes Brad Webber February 2016 issue of the Rotarian The Rotary Club of Red Sea-El Gouna was active with community service by conducting blood drives, safety programs and a medical convoy aimed at understanding nomadic tribes. They met with the leader of 1500 Bedouin tribes and set up in a donated space of the desert safari camp to conduct day long medical screenings. They were stocked with many drugs and supplies. A bus was sent to bring in those who wanted to participate from Hurghada which is a city near to El-Gouna. The turnout was successful. Rotary Club of Rome Organization and contact information: In progress Board of Directors Pete Costianes Sandra Lattimer Pat DeMatteo Nancy Neiley Dave Kobernuss Don Schlueter New Membership Committee Co chairs: Pat DeMatteo & Don Schlueter Membership Development, Mentoring, & Orientation: Keith Butters, chair Rotary Foundation Bill Tuthill chair Polio Fundraising Mike Occhipint chairi
International Student Day Co-chairs: Pete Costianes & Franca Armstrong with Carla Till & Keith Butters Rotary Readers Jeannie Packer chair With Glen Bahr Carla Till chair Children s Christmas Party Shelly & Joel Gray co-chairs With Karin Tuthill & Joyce Midlam RYLA RFA Rotary Interact Nancy Neiley chair With Danielle Pugliano Rotary Youth Exchange Sam Pendergrast chair Science Fair Harry Winberg chair Scholarships: Tiffany Martin chair Rome Rotary, PO Box 655, Rome, NY 13442-0655 Rome Rotary Website: http://romeny.rotaryclub.pro/ Newsletter Email Address: RomeRotaryNewsletter@gmail.com For any questions (if you need an immediate response): rrc_secretary@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/romerotary Submit your participation points to: rrc secretary@yahoo.com From your editor Jeannie L Packer Pres. Elect