Rotary International - District 7120 October 2011 orma Madayag-Reilly, District Governor Issue 4 October started off with a great event with the 86 th Eastern Cities Dinner and Fellowship organized annually by the Rochester Rotary Club. This year, there were approximately 700 attendees. RI President Kalyan Banerjee and his wife, Binota, graced the occasion. RI President Kalyan, in his message at the Dinner, conveyed great hope that Polio is on its way out. He cited that India has not had new cases of Polio but one since January 2011. He has urged Rotarians to continue their support and close the gap. vocational talents to the problems and needs of the society. It is a good reminder to us Rotarians of the challenge that is entrusted upon each one of us. That is, each one of us must develop our potential and work with a sense of dignity and honesty in our professions and occupations. Governor Norma aples Rotary Acts to Restore Jr./Sr. High Field Trips. Thank you, Rochester Rotary, for a wonderful event and congratulations on your club s 100 years of service to the community! October, in the Rotary world, is designated as Vocational Service Month. What does this theme for the month actually mean? Vocational service, as one of the five avenues of service, brings to the forefront how our own vocation or profession could be a tool to provide service. Mentoring young people, providing opportunities for first hand experience on what specific professions are like through job shadowing or tour of one s company, to name a few of the ways on how to use our profession in helping young people make career decisions. A great number of Rotary clubs distribute dictionaries to third graders in their local communities during October. Some Rotary clubs talk about their membership classifications, conduct career fairs and workshops, etc. In addition, vocational service serves as a reminder to us Rotarians of our dual responsibility of representing our vocation in our own club and, at the same time, exemplifying the ideals of Rotary in our workplace. There are two tools against which Rotarians professional behaviors and actions are measured, namely the Rotary s Four Way Test and the Declaration of the Rotarians in Business and Profession. Vocational Services does not only focus on service to the community but also calls every Rotarian to aspire high ethical standards in their profession; recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations; and, contribute their On October 6, 2011, Bessie Tyrrell (above right) presented a check from the Naples Rotary Club to Matt Frahm (left), Principal of the Naples Jr. /Sr. High School. Realizing that field trips had been removed from the school budget, the Naples Rotary Club decided to act. They have restored the school s ability to take the community s students to various places that have particular historical or social relevance to their classes. Mr. Frahm noted that the Rotary gift will give students the opportunity to have experiences that help with learning that which is related to their studies. He gave several examples then said, When you ask a student what they learned from a trip, their eyes light up and they speak energetically about what they have learned. Seeing a place where something significant has happened or is happening makes the event and the people more real.
2 October 2011 Page 2 An Update on Eliminating Polio Quotes and otes from the Keynote at the Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner October 4, 2011 Kalyan Banerjee, Rotary International President, 2011-2012. I promise you we will eliminate polio in 2012. Strong, surprising evidence of progress is only 1 case in India since January 17, 2011. Favorable results were reported in Chad, DR Congo, Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The number of cases has been reduced this year by one-half. In a few years, the world will be polio-free. So, the second century of Rotary challenges Clubs to be strong and active in refocusing their services. For eradicating polio this means developing an understanding of the current needs and taking some risks. The need for financial support continues. Give all you can. Give what you enjoy giving, being happy and comfortable with that. District 7120 Polio Co-chairs: Jerry Rose and Elizabeth Richardson World P olio Day is Thursday, ovember 24th, 2011 For a current and comprehensive description of progress against polio that will help you see and celebrate polio eradication, click on http://one.org/livingproof/en/article/progress-against-polio/? gclid=cm_shprc66scfupakgodjui1ha : This provides material, ideas and links to the polio eradication effort. It is on a World Health Organization website, on behalf of the Polio Eradication Initiative of WHO, the Center for Disease Control, UNICEF and Rotary International. Suggested resources for World Polio Day are on Facebook: http://rotaryresources.blogspot.com/2011/08/facebook-page-provides-resources-for.html
3 October 2011 Page 3 Downtown Clock Commemorates Rochester Rotary s Centennial Genesee Valley Hunt Races The 86th Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner on Oct. 4, 2011 kicked off with a special dedication from the Rochester Rotary Club. To help commemorate its 2011-2012 centennial year, Rochester Rotary donated a 25-foot street clock to the City of Rochester. Pictured above is RI President Banerjee speaking at the dedication. The uniquely designed clock was presented to Mayor Tom Richards and County Executive Maggie Brooks by Rochester Rotary Club President Linda O Neil. Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee, keynote speaker for the annual Eastern Cities Dinner, participated in the clock dedication as well, along District Governor Norma Madayag-Reilly and numerous other Rotarians and guests. Placed downtown in front of the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, the four sides of the clock can be viewed from all directions. Three of the four clock faces symbolize the three locations in Rochester where the club has met over the past 100 years, while the south face points toward Rochester Rotary's Sunshine Campus in Rush, N.Y. A bronze plaque at the centennial clock s base will feature the names of Rochester Rotarians, past and present, who have not only contributed to the installation of the clock but also to the club s first century of service. The plaque will be unveiled in the spring of 2012. The Geneseo Rotary Club and Interact Club members from Geneseo Central School participated at the event by parking cars, selling programs, staffing the gate entrances, etc. This is a fund raising event for the Geneseo Rotary Club. Pictured above, left to right: Kennedy Abbott, Rotary Club President Howard Stewart and Morgan Bailey. Kennedy and Morgan are Interact Club members...morgan is the daughter of Geneseo Rotarian Gretchen Micheaux. Canandaigua Red Cross Receives Donation Above, left to right Rochester Rotary President Linda O Neil, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks, Mayor Tom Richards, Joe Floreano and PDG Don Alhart. The Canandaigua American Red Cross accepted a check for over $1000 on September 22, 2011. Some of the funds came from the public s donations during this year s Pier Festival in August. Pictured, left to right are: Canandaigua Rotarian Jack Moran, Taryn Windheim (Red Cross), and Club President Jeff Anthony.
4 October 2011 Page 4 It's Time....Time to get started with our Oratorical Contest The District Oratorical Contest materials are all available at www.rotary7120.org! Click on the New Generations tab, then on the Oratorical Contest page. When you get to the bottom of that page, the contest explanation, application and sponsorship form, for evaluating speeches, and other items are there for you to download. October is a great time to talk with high school juniors about our contest. As incentives, we have over $150,000 worth of scholarships available, and cash prizes at the semi-final level. More importantly, this is an opportunity for courageous young people to develop public speaking skills, self-confidence, while thinking through the importance of ethics and the application of the Rotary Four-Way Test to their lives. If your club needs a visit from a member of the Oratorical Committee, please contact PDG Jeff Krans, the contest chair. Jeffrey P. Krans, 2010-2011 Governor Rotary District 7120 P.O. Box 117 Keuka Park, NY 14478 315-536-7180 jkrans@rochester.rr.com ew Rotarians Inducted Watkins-Montour Inducts 42nd PHF At their September 15 th meeting, Watkins-Montour Rotarian Glenda Gephart, introduced the club s 42 nd Paul Harris Fellow, Tony Fraboni joined by his wife, Liz, and son, Mark. Tony is a graduate of Watkins Glen High School, has a degree in Business Administration from photo by Charlie Haeffner Corning Community College, and a Bachelor of Science in Management from Syracuse University. Tony is currently Vice President / Branch Manager for HSBC Bank, where he has worked since 2001. He is proud to have been awarded Manager of the Year and Branch of the Year in 2006. Tony joined Watkins-Montour Rotary in 1994, and was active in the Dundee and Ithaca Rotary clubs as his job moved, returning to Watkins-Montour in 2006. In addition to being President-Elect for 2013-14, Tony also chairs the club s NCAA fundraiser, and is active with the Antique Show, the Italian-American Festival, Doggie-Doo, and AMBA. In the community, Tony has been a member and is now Treasurer of the Board of the Chamber of Commerce since 2006. He has been Treasurer of the Schuyler Health Foundation since 1998. He serves on the Watkins Glen Planning Board, the SCOPED Loan Review Committee, and for 13 years running, has co-chaired the Logistics Committee for the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival. Fraboni s community involvement also includes the Tri- County Housing Council, the Board of the Historic Ithaca State Theater, the Elks, the Redmen, and the Horseheads Snowmobile Club. A new member and former member were inducted into the Gates-Chili Rotary Club at their Wednesday (Sept. 21st) meeting. Pictured above, left to right are: President, Kevin Boughton; new member Robert Renehan; former member Janet Huether and Ted Richmond, Membership Chair. Pictured above is District Governor Norma Madayag-Reilly pinning the Paul Harris pin on Tony Froboni s lapel. Congratulations to Tony and the Watkins-Montour Rotary Club.
5 October 2011 Page 5 Gananda Rotary with Winning Float at Canaltown Days Teddy Bear Picnic Gananda Rotary Students, working with the Gananda Rotary Club s annual Haunted Hayride, display the 2nd place ribbon the Rotary float won at the Palmyra Canaltown Parade. The Haunted Hayride will run from Oct. 15-Oct. 30 (weekends) at the Rieck's Barn in Walworth on Route 441. Gananda Rotary with Walworth Bushes Every year the Pittsford Club and the Honeoye Falls- Mendon Club come together for their annual Teddy Bear Picnic. The Price of admission is one new Teddy Bear, all of which are gathered and turned over to the Monroe County Sheriff s Dept to distribute to children caught up in traumatic situations. It s a great cause, and a great opportunity for fellowship in both clubs. Pictured above, left to right are: Chief Deputy, Steve Scott, HF-M President, Susie Rose and Pittsford President, Malcolm Bugler ews From Rush-Henrietta Rotary! The Gananda Rotary Club recently presented a donation of two pricker-type bushes for the Walworth Town Hall. These bushes are something that the town felt was needed to help keep people away from an area that is not safe, and still have it look nice. Pictured above (left to right) are: Walworth Recreation Director Jackie VanLare, Walworth Town Supervisor Bob Plant, Gananda Rotary President Sandy Pagano and Past President Dawn Reeners. Pictured above, left, is Halili Posaci, a Rotary member from Turkey, who was a guest at Rush-Henrietta on September 12th. His son it attending RIT (Rochester Technical Institute). Above right: On September 19th DG Norma made her visit to Rush-Henrietta. She is pictured with Rush-Henrietta s president Kathy Gessner.
6 October 2011 Page 6 2012 Rotary International Convention Bangkok, Thailand. May 6-9, 2012 Savat-di-khap! Welcome to Bangkok The Land of A Thousand Smiles Why Attend the Rotary International Convention in Bangkok, Thailand: Twelve Smiling Reasons 1. The Best Value for your Money The lowest RI Convention registration fee ever: $160/- per person. 2. Participate in the worldwide gathering of the Rotary family. 3. Celebrate the fellowship of Rotary - meet, make and keep friends with Rotarians from all over the world. 4. Inspiring speakers, spectacular entertainment, helpful workshops. 5. Take an elephant ride and visit the Bridge on the river Kwai. 6. Experience Thailand s dazzling variety of culture, pristine landscapes, culinary art, exotic food, wealth of shopping, and a time-honored tradition of genuine Thai hospitality. 7. Take a moonlight cruise on the River of Kings. 8. Visit Angkor Vat in neighboring Cambodia---the site where Raiders of the Lost Ark was filmed. 9. Visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, India on the way back from Bangkok. 10. An opportunity-of-a-lifetime awaits you to experience the time- of- your- life. 11. Cherish the memories for years to come. 12. Enjoy the Zones 28 & 29 Northland Once-In-A-Lifetime Bangkok City Tour and Dinner Cruise on Sunday May 6, 2012. This is an all day event for only $60. Register before December 1, 2011 for only $160.00/person. www.rotary.org/convention If you have further questions, please contact the D7120 Rotary International Convention coordinator: Carl Grovanz CGrovanz@rochester.rr.com
7 October 2011 Page 7 Upcoming DISTRICT Events http://www.rotary7120.org/districtactivities.cfm October 2011 October 19 - Foundation Committee Meeting October 20 - GSE Team Members Interview October 22 - DG 2014-15 Applications due October 29 - Nominating Committee Meeting December 2011 Nov 2011-Jan 2012 - Fireside chats w/ DGE J. Gavin Hurley November 5-2nd Advisory Council Meeting November 12 - Rotary Leadership Institute November 13 - Foundation Brunch November 13 - DG 2014-2015 Interviews Jan. 8, 2012 - Vocal Contest to be held at Roberts Wesleyan College. Deadline for applications are Dec. 21, 2011. Contest information can be found at: http://www.clubrunner.ca/data/7120//html/139046//districtvocalinfo.doc Contest application can be found at: http://www.clubrunner.ca/data/7120//html/139048//application2012.doc Upcoming CLUB Events http://www.rotary7120.org/districtactivities.cfm October 2011 October 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd & 28th - Gananda Rotary s 3rd Annual Hayride & Haunted House - at Rieck's Barn,1475 Penfield-Walworth Road, Walworth, NY - see complete details at: http://www.ganandarotary.com/hauntedhayride.pdf October 16th - Gates-Chili Pasta Dinner - Noon to 5 PM, Turkish Society (former Party House). October 16th - Victor-Farmington Rotary Club Beer & Food Pairing - Fingerlakes Gambling & Race Track, Vineyard Buffet Room - 7:00 PM October 16 th at 1:00-4:00 - W Rotary Rochester s Literacy Awareness Fundraiser - at the historic Mayor Henry L. Fish Home, 8 King Street, Rochester; It s a Champagne afternoon - 1PM to 4PM. October 21st - ewark Rotary 85th Anniversary Dinner - Quality Inn, 125 N. Main Street, Newark, NY October 22nd - Fairport Rotary s Pasta Dinner - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Perington VFW Post, Route 31F. ovember 2011 ovember 13th - Irondequoit s 27th Annual Pasta Dinner - 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bishop Kearney High School Cafeteria - Kings Highway. Upcoming CLUB Events (continued) ovember 2011 ovember 26 th - Chemung Sunrise has Holly days 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Horseheads village square. Craft vendors, food vendors, entertainment and Santa Clause. Visit the District s website for further details and added events. http://www.rotary7120.org aples Welcomes Al Mann Home. At 4:00 a.m. on September 17, Naples Rotarian Al Mann, accompanied by his daughter Babette Huber, joined 53 other Vets plus their guardians, flew to Washington DC as a guest of the Honor Flight Organization. Al, a former WW II Seabee, visited the various war memorials in Washington, was fed and cared for like a king, spent the night in a fine hotel and returned the next day. He was welcomed back by his wife Fran, his friends, the members of Zion Lutheran Church, Naples Rotary, the Masons and the VFW. At the WWII memorial he smiled when he found Kilroy was Here written on a wall. It brought back laughter and memories. At Arlington Cemetery Al was struck by the size and the amazing respect displayed by the honor guard. He said he never really realized just how many people died during the war until this trip. At the Vietnam Memorial he was given a rubbing of James R. Moore s name with a small cross next to it. The cross signifies that he is MIA. Al belongs to the James R.Moore Memorial VFW. He presented the rubbing to the Post Tuesday, Sept 20th, at the regular meeting. He said that after visiting the memorials and dinner his daughter headed to bed. She was exhausted. Al said. What about him? Al is 96. He was the second oldest Vet in the group. He was 2 months younger than Sam Jones of Canandaigua, NY. When asked What would you like people to think about, he answered, What a wonderful country we live in. Locally the Naples Rotary, Historical Society and the Canandaigua Rotary joined with the children of the Naples Central School who themselves raised over $2,000 to make these flights possible.
8 October 2011 Page 8 DG orma Visits Gorham Rotary Sweden Friendship Exchange Pictured above is DG Norma when she made her visit to the Gorham Rotary Club. Pictured with DG Norma are President-Elect Kevin Farnsworth, Area 6 Assistant District Governor Lisa Stanton and Gorham s President Sylvia Schepisi. Watkins-Montour s Students of the Month Haley Tuttle, a senior at Watkins Glen High School, was named Watkins- Montour Rotary s September Student of the Month for Watkins Glen. Tuttle has been active in basketball, swimming, Interact, and Honor Society and has been on the high honor roll throughout high school. Tuttle plans to attend a 4-year college hopefully Niagara University to major in secondary and special education, and English. Matt Kautz, a senior at Odessa-Montour High School, was named Watkins- Montour Rotary s September Student of the Month for Odessa-Montour. Kautz is very intelligent, 2nd in his class by just 3/10ths of a point. He is a scholar athlete, has been named to the Top Drawer 24, and is also on the National Honor Society. He is a member of the Interact Club and Envirothon Team, and attended Boys State. He plays varsity soccer, basketball and golf, and also coaches youth basketball. Kautz plans to apply to an ivy league school to study environmental engineering. * Photos courtesy of Charlie Haeffner Pictured above are three couples from the Sweden Friendship Exchange that Kim Masiello of the Greece Rotary took to Niagara Falls. They are, left to right, Annika and Leif, Ann and Anders, and Christian and Ingela. Kim & Michael Masiello, Annette Leahy from the Newark Rotary Club and Wim Baars (Luisa s husband) from the Latino Rotary Club accompanied them. They visited the Falls and Niagara on the Lake and had a nice dinner at the Tillman s Village Inn in Albion on the way home. S.U..Y. Geneseo Rotaract Club On Saturday, September 24, 2011 two members of the S.U.N.Y. Geneseo Rotaract Club, Olga Varechtchouk (left), Club President and Devin Grau (right) Club Historian participated in the 7th Annual Comfort Care Walk to raise money for the Teresa House in Geneseo.
9 October 2011 Page 9 Corning Rotary Club Awards $3000 to Rotary Club of Cochin, India To Support Children of Jailed Parents Project Corning Rotary Club has awarded $3000 in matching grant to the Rotary Club of Cochin, India. This grant is to support efforts by the Cochin Rotary Club to provide text books, notebooks, school bags, uniforms, rain coats/umbrellas, school fees, tuition fees and medical assistance to children that have mothers and or fathers in jail. Children selected for the program are given a medical checkup to diagnose eye & dental related issues and general health related issues. They are also given support to access group medical insurance coverage. ovember is Foundation Month and District 7120 s Foundation Brunch This year s Foundation Brunch will once again be held at the Belhurst Castle in Geneva, Y Date - ovember 13th, 2011 Doors open at 11:30 AM Social time - oon to 12:30 PM Program begins at 12:30 PM Registration information will soon be e-mailed to all Rotarians that have their e-mail address in the District s database. Register promptly as seating is limited to 240 people. You must register prior to the day of the Brunch. The cost is $28.00 per person. Keynote Speaker Don Alhart Pictured (left to right): Rotary Club of Cochin, India President, Benley oronha presenting book bag and books to student, Aparna. Children who have completed their higher secondary school requirements will have access to technical training institutions that focus on providing training in trades such as welding, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, fitter trade, a/c mechanic, and computer courses. The Cochin Rotary Club of India is partnering with the organization Prison Gospel Mission to identify candidates whose parents are jailed at the largest prison in the state of Kerala Poojappura central jail. Prison Gospel Mission has the largest data base of needy people in the area. Dick Puccio, president of the Corning Rotary club stated The Corning Rotary Club s grant money is a result of funds raised from our annual International Dinner event. This event celebrates diversity of food, music, dance and culture to raise money to support international projects that promote humanity and goodwill throughout the world. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to support such a worthy cause. Gananda Inducts ew Member At DG Norma Madayag-Reilly s visit to the Gananda Rotary Club on September 19th she assisted in the induction of Gananda s 13th member. Pictured above, left to right, are: DG Norma, new member Brian Smith, Brian's sponsor Chip Rieck, and Gananda Rotary President Sandy Pagano.
District 7120 Attendance Report - August 2011 Page 10 Club Div. 7/1/11 8/31/11 et YTD Percent Attendance Club Div. 7/1/11 8/31/11 Avon E 49 50 1 62 Livonia F 0 0 0 0 et YTD Percent Attendance Bath F 32 32 0 100 Lyons G 17 15-2 88.67 Belmont G 20 0 0 0 Mount Morris G 8 8 0 90 Bloomfield F 26 26 0 60 aples F 45 48 3 83.26 Brighton F 34 34 0 66.15 ewark E 99 96-3 61.94 Brockport G 0 23 0 60.87 unda G 15 15 0 92 Caledonia-Mumford G 10 10 0 84 Ontario-Walworth F 33 34 1 66 Canandaigua D 0 142 0 56 Palmyra-Macedon F 40 41 1 94 Canisteo G 22 20-2 78.6 Penfield F 34 34 0 52 Chemung Sunrise F 31 0 0 0 Penfield-Webster F 0 18 0 65 Clifton Springs F 47 48 1 90.5 Penn Yan F 44 41-3 59.31 Clyde G 0 0 0 0 Perry E 70 71 1 100 Corning D 128 123-5 52 Pittsford E 0 56 0 48.20 Dansville F 33 33 0 90 Prattsburgh G 18 18 0 67.78 Dundee G 0 0 0 0 Red Creek G 15 15 0 68 East Rochester F 0 23 0 45 Red Jacket F 27 26-1 79 Elmira E 72 71-1 53.24 Rochester B 332 343 11 50 Elmira Heights F 33 33 0 82 Rochester A. M. G 15 16 1 55 Fairport F 50 48-2 83.3 Rochester Deaf G 0 19 0 65 Friendship G 11 13 2 100 Rochester Latino F 16 23 7 63 Gananda G 0 12 0 96 Rochester W 16 0 0 0 Gates-Chili G 0 13 0 65 Rush-Henrietta F 38 38 0 70.7 Geneseo F 50 48-2 52 Scottsville G 19 18-1 87.5 Geneva E 0 78 0 78 Seneca Falls E 55 52-3 57 Gorham G 13 13 0 73.1 Sodus G 17 18 1 83.33 Greece E 0 0 0 0 Spencerport G 23 23 0 95.6 Hammondsport G 17 0 0 0 Victor-Farmington G 0 0 0 0 Hilton G 20 19-1 85.53 Waterloo G 22 26 4 76 Honeoye F 23 23 0 42 Watkins-Montour E 0 61 0 81 Honeoye Falls-Mendon F 40 39-1 72.6 Wayland G 19 0 0 0 Hornell F 0 29 0 55 Webster G 20 20 0 62.2 Horseheads G 23 23 0 76 Wellsville G 21 20-1 66 Irondequoit F 37 37 0 57 Williamson G 15 15 0 61 Lima G 0 10 0 75 Wolcott G 22 21-1 47 Bruce Spector, Assistant Secretary Pittsford, Y 14534 Tel: (585) 249-7657 bruce@spectors.org ewsletter Editor: Howard Selleck, Box 148, Prattsburgh, Y 14873 - Tel. 607-522-3229 E-mail - hselleck@empacc.net