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Thomas Muscolino works at AECC.  He is interested in joining Rotary because of our community service and "camaraderie."   He plans to participate in committees, functions, and fund raising events. He is sponsored by Joseph VanHaelst.
Local Rotary Meetings for Makeups
Palmyra-Macedon    Wednesday 12:05, American Legion, Palmyra. (Last Wednesday of the month, Parkwood Heights, Macedon)
Lyons     Wednesday 6 pm, Growlers Pub and Grill, 32 William Street
Sodus    Tuesday, 6 pm, Steger Haus, 7171 N. Geneva Rd., Sodus
Clifton Springs   Tuesday noon, Clifton Springs Hospital Rotary Room
Geneva    Wednesday 12:05, Belhurst Castle, Lochland Road (Rt 14 South)
Canandaigua    Thursday 12:15, NY Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S. Main St.
Call To Order
President Karen Quartaro called the meeting to order on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 12:05 pm at the American Legion. Kevin Mooney led the invocation and pledge.  Mike Muscolino was the Sgt. at Arms.  
Our Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Our Greeter, Carole Nary, had no guests to introduce.
Wellness Report
Bob Goodman said Paul Wemmet recently passed away.  The Saracino’s sent a note to the club thanking us for the poinsettia we sent at Christmas.
President’s Minute and Announcements
President Quartaro’s Weekly Fine Person was Scott Healy.
 
The Food Closet sent a thank-you note for our club members’ food-bag donations during the holidays. 
 
Jean Bendix led us singing “Happy Birthday” to Rotarians with January birthdays. 
 
Karen Quartaro read the January Rotary anniversaries. 
 
December Exempt Button owner, Kurt Werts, discussed his trip to Berlin in early December.  Jean Bendix won the exempt button for January.
 
Kirk Baker said Park Presbyterian Church is hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. event on January 16. 
 
President Quartaro read Sami Sapulo’s report from Latvia.
 
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Committee Reports
Community Service: Jan Hence reminded everyone to sell raffle tickets.  We will be selling services this year at the Pancake Breakfast—if you have a service or skill we can sell, please let Jan know.  Gary Reilly thanked everyone on the committee for their time and talent.  He reminded everyone the committee meets every first Tuesday of the month at Parker’s.
 
Membership: Kevin Mooney reminded everyone that the committee’s next meeting is next week at Parker’s.
 
Norma Reilly discussed the District Training Assembly coming up in Newark this spring.  She said it will be a great learning opportunity and encouraged all to attend. 
 
Foundation: Fred Hicks said we are almost to $10,000.  Please give if you haven’t. 
 
Happy Moments:
Tim Johnson talked about his trip to Montana for the holidays. 
 
Kimberlee Meeks talked about her 10th anniversary at Vintage Bead and Breakfast.
 
Russ Harris’s son closed on a house in Irondequoit, and then suddenly decided to get married last Wednesday.  The wedding only cost Russ $60. 
 
Jean William’s grandson married on New Year’s Eve, but had to go back to his base the next day. 
 
Norma Reilly talked about Rotary Friendship Exchange—they spent 16 days with several Rotary couples abroad recently through the program.  In May of this year, they will travel to Scotland, Finland in August, and will host another couple through the program.  She encouraged everyone to travel through the program and/or host visitors. 
 
Queen of Hearts: Jorge did not draw the lucky Queen.
Upcoming Programs
January 12         Wiktoria Czekajska (Wika)    
January 19         Red Cross District Chair    
January 26        Wayne ARC          
Meeting Responsibilities
Greeter
 
Greeter December 29, 2016
Mooney, Steve
 
Greeter January 5, 2017
Nary, Carole
 
Greeter January 12, 2017
O'Toole, Frederick
 
Greeter December 19, 2016
Pearson, Brad
 
Greeter January 26, 2017
Praino, Jim
 
Sergeant-At-Arms
 
Sergeant-at-Arms December 29, 2016
Morse, Shelley
 
Sergeant-at-Arms January 5, 2017
Muscolino, Mike
 
Sergeant-at-Arms January 12, 2017
Olschewske, Adam
 
Sergeant-at-Arms January 19, 2017
Patchen, Jeff
 
Sergeant-at-Arms January 26, 2017
Pettis, Carol
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Gail Chambers
January 4
 
Jim Weiler
January 4
 
Jessica Bryant
January 6
 
Art Williams
January 16
 
Gail Vanderbrook
January 16
 
Christina Valcore
January 17
 
Doug Forgue
January 17
 
Carole Nary
January 18
 
Thomas Roote
January 18
 
Bob Havrilla
January 24
 
John Capozzi
January 30
 
Spouse Birthdays
Gail S. Chambers
January 4
 
Marianne Arseneau
January 4
 
Marsha Sheldon
January 6
 
Paul Murphy
January 18
 
Karen Vanderlyke
January 28
 
Join Date
Charlie Hallagan
January 1, 1955
62 years
 
Fred Hicks
January 1, 1971
46 years
 
Susie Earl
January 1, 1992
25 years
 
Carole Nary
January 5, 2012
5 years
 
Graham Tedesco-Blair
January 7, 2016
1 year
 
Maurie Strobridge
January 7, 1954
63 years
 
Woody Kinslow
January 7, 2010
7 years
 
Gail Vanderbrook
January 8, 2004
13 years
 
June Crawford
January 15, 2004
13 years
 
John Zornow
January 22, 1998
19 years
 
Alex Quku
January 27, 2011
6 years
 
Club President: Karen Quartaro
Assistant District Governor: Pam Dean
District 7120 Governor: Tom Rogers
Rotary International President: John F. Germ
 
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Upcoming Events
Board of Directors Meeting
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
Jan 17, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Community Service Committee Meeting
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
Feb 07, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Grant Management Seminar (Full)
Feb 11, 2017
 
Membership Committee Meeting
Parker's Grille and Taphouse
Feb 14, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
Feb 21, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Grant Management Seminar (Full)
Clifton Springs Hospital
Mar 04, 2017
 
Community Service Committee Meeting
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
Mar 07, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Speakers
Jan 12, 2017
Rotary Youth Exchange Student Presentation
Jan 19, 2017
Red Cross
Jan 26, 2017
Wayne ARC
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
President Nominee
 
Immediate Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Sergeant at Arms
 
Community Service Chair
 
International Service Chair
 
Membership Chair
 
Community Service Co-Chair
 
Youth Exchange Chair
 
Foundation Chair
 
Webmaster
 
Club Bulletin Editor
 
Assistant Secretary
 
Special Needs Camp
 
Literacy Chair
 
Interact Chair
 
Public Image Chair
 
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