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 22 2016 Next week s program will be presented by Jerry Kraus (Exec. Director) Stanley Theater Followed by: April 5: June Hanrahan of HLLCAP program April 12: John DeMinico from Teacher of Yoga April 19: Marie Clay on Huntington s disease April 26: Braden Houston from Adirondack 102 Club (102 places to visit) Board of Directors meetings are on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30PM. Location: Ava Dorfman Senior Center on Black River Blvd. 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 April 21. Food Drive collections are on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. We will be collecting for the Veterans Outreach Center at the April12 meeting. 50/50 Don Schlueter s ticket was drawn, he donated the $4.00 pot to the Skate to eradicate Polio program. (The queen of hearts wins the pot) Rome Rotary Youth Exchange news Our 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.
The Skate to eradicate Polio Program Carla reports that so far, we have collected $550.00. Updates to follow. Duck ticket sale opportunities April 2 at the Kennedy Arena sign up list going around April 16 & 17 at the Kennedy Arena 6:00AM-11:00PM both days. May 15 at the Kennedy Arena 10:00Am-6:00PM June 11 at the Kennedy Arena 12:00Noon-11:00PM June 19 at the Kennedy arena 11:00AM-1:00PM. We will be selling tickets during Roller Derby bouts with the approval of Angela Spetts who is the Games Director for the CNY Roller Derby Association. This group is a flat track roller derby league which began in Utica in 2007, went into the apprentice program in 2009, and in 2010 were accepted as a full member league into the Women s Flat Track Derby Association. (WFTDA) There are three home teams: the Utica Clubbers, the Rome Wreckers, and the Blue Collar Betties. The best of these get to compete on the CNY All Stars Travel Team and compete for rankings in the WFTDA s East region. Sustaining member donations Bill is asking for these donations to be given before April 11 when he has surgery or during the month of May when he will be back. 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 NY. 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
District Training Assembly (DTA) April 9 from 8:00-AM-Noon. At VVS high School in Verona. This training is for club secretaries, treasurer, PEs, AGs and all District Rotarians. No cost to Rotarians who attend. Here will be a free hot breakfast provided by the Sherrill Rotary Club. Register now at District website: www.rotary7150.org. (Events calendar then the DTA event) You can send an email to the District Secretary Val Collins if you prefer. Her email is: ycobgyn@yahoo.com Guests Barbara Rapke with Husband Dave Red ribbon ceremony Marie Clay gets her red ribbon and accessories. Her ribbon will be removed when she completes 5 Rotary activities. Marie is a native Roman who moved away from Rome for awhile with her husband who was in the Navy. After her husband passed away from Huntington s disease, she returned to Rome in 2015 to take care of her mother. Shown with Keith who is the new member advocate, Tiffany Martin her mentor, and Tony, our president Birthday Wishes Happy Birthday! This month we have 2 birthdays Maria Dailey Missy Graves
Program (Yellowstonepark-trip.com/history) Today s program was presented by Missy Graves on her trip to Yellowstone National Park. Missy stated that she went to the park with a family group of six people. They went in December of 2015 and used a variety of means of locomotion through the park. She said that they used Bombardier vehicles which will be discontinued soon. Wintertime is when the snowmobilers use the park. Missy also mentioned that the temperature varied between 8 and 12 degrees while they were there. The screen does not allow good photos so I will use park photos from some of the things that Missy mentioned Brief History Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the United States. It was established as a national park by congress on March 1st, 1872 to help preserve the wildlife and showcase the unique geothermic features throughout the Park. Yellowstone Park is 3,468 square miles and is comprised of lakes, canyons, rivers, and mountain ranges. Yellowstone is the perfect vacation for animal lovers with tons of wildlife - 50 mammal species, 311 bird species, 18 fish species, 6 reptile species, 4 amphibian species, and 5 endangered or threatened species to see. Below Yellowstone Lake is a super volcano causing large amounts of geothermic activity. There are more than 300 geysers throughout Yellowstone as well as hot springs, mud pots, and fumaroles. Some of Yellowstone's most famous and breathtaking geysers include Old Faithful and Steamboat Springs - the tallest geyser in the world. Yellowstone is celebrating its 100 th year this year. Geology Yellowstone is has the largest and most diverse collection of natural thermal features in the world. The Yellowstone Caldera is the largest volcano in North America. It is classified as a super volcano. The last eruption in Yellowstone 640,000 years ago was 1,000 times larger than the eruption of Mount St. Helens. During the month of October 2009, 218 earthquakes were located in Yellowstone National Park, with the largest one measuring a magnitude of 2.5. Because of the geological activity, Yellowstone has some of the most famous geysers in the world including Old Faithful, Castle Geyser, Lion Geyser, Beehive Geyser, and Steamboat Geyser which is the tallest geyser in the world. Unfortunately, Yellowstone Park's volcano is expected to erupt again sometime in the far future. It is expected that this eruption will be devastating - 1,000 times worse than Mount St. Helens. Below: Path of the Yellowstone hot spot over the past 15 million years. Numbers indicate millions of years.
Locations & Features Lamar Valley Mammoth Springs Mud volcano Old Faithful Norris Geyser basin Hot Spring Fumerol (steam vent)
Animals Bison Wolves chasing an Elk American Dipper 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 Maternal and child health In Nepal, infant mortality is most severe in remote Himalayan villages, areas that are also in short supply of family planning services and economic opportunities. Rotarians have created an extensive training program to bring much needed prenatal and postnatal services to 10 remote regions. The program trained 52 young women as professional auxiliary nurse midwives. The project is a collaboration between the Rotary clubs of Kathmandu Mid-Town and Darmstadt-Bergstrasse, Germany and is supported by a U.S. $283,725.00 grant from The Rotary Foundation. 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. Town Hall update meeting March 30 from 6:30-8:30PM at the Beeches. Learn about progress on the 2016 Annual STEAM Youth Conference. This is the first of its kind event for the Mohawk Valley. The intent is to bring together high schools, colleges, government and businesses and blend science and art for the betterment of our region. Free event with hors d oeuvres and cash bar.
Easter Sunday Celebration by Loaves and Fishes Community Center March 27 from 4:00-6:00PM Meet the Easter Bunny!!!! We will be having an Easter Egg Hunt, Free Easter Basket give a way for children and FREE Easter Dinner. Egg Hunt from 4:00-5:00; Easter Dinner, 5:00-6:00PM at 401 N. Washington St Rome, NY. Everyone is welcome!! **Help us with our Easter basket drive to bless 100+ children with baskets, personal hygiene items, jelly beans, chocolate, small toys and eggs all to local families in need. Also in needed are hams for the Easter dinner and volunteers for the day. If interested please Call Loaves and Fishes at 315 533-5028 or Theresa at 315 832-1101 Oneida Country 40 & 8 Veteran s Fish Fry Every Friday through April 29 at 5163 Judd Rd. Whitesboro. $10.00 each. Takeout available. More info, 736-9774. 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 April 7, 8, & 9: 7:30PM; April 10: 2:30PM 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
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