banner
Stories
Call To Order
President Karen Quartaro called the meeting to order on Thursday, 2017 at 12:05 P.M. at the American Legion.  Fred Hicks led the invocation and pledge.   Marty Wemett was the Sgt. at Arms.
Our Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Our Greeter, Jim Weiler, introduced our visiting Rotarians and our guests.   District Governor Elect (DGE), Don Milton from the Penfield Club, and David Hutchings from the Canandaigua Club visited our meeting.  Our lone guest was Val Donnelly, guest of Brad Pearson.
Wellness Report
Roger VanDeMortel was back to the club last week.  He said, “Thank God for RGH.”
 
DGE Milton thanked the Newark Club for organizing the District Training Assembly and said we did an outstanding job.
President’s Minute and Announcements
President Quartaro’s Fine People were the many volunteers that worked at the District Training Assembly. She thanked everyone who helped.
 
President Quartaro read Sami Cepulo’s latest report from abroad:  Regarding the weather, Sami wrote, “The sun is shining and everyone is happy.”  She switched host families a couple of weeks ago.  She is now living with her past hosts’ grandparents. 
 
She also read a letter from Newark Wayne Community Hospital thanking our club for a grant we pledged to the hospital. 
 
Michele McManus said 60 people signed up for the Progressive Dinner.  We need at least two more homes to host. 
 
Read more...
Committee Reports
Community Service: Gary Reilly thanked everyone for working on the District Training Assembly.  He said it was a wonderful time.  July 8 is Rotary Day at Rochester Red Wings.  Jan Hence announced that Ameriprise and Nothnagle are organizing paper shredding on May 6. 
 
Membership: Kevin Mooney thanked everyone who worked on the District Training Assembly.  He also said we had four spots left for the placemats (businesses bought all four by the end of meeting). 
 
PR: Graham said Facebook engagement is fantastic. 
 
Foundation: President Quartaro said we are at 100% participation for the foundation. 
 
Students: Russ Harris said we will soon execute the guarantee form for our incoming student, Aleena for next year.  She happens to be Sami’s best friend, according to Russ. 
 
Fine Moments:
Adam Olschewske paid a fine for wearing long sleeves and shoes today instead of sneakers.  He once again plugged his Open House coming up May.
 
Bob Bendix gave kudos to Newark Hospital and RGH for taking care of him in the hospital. 
 
Hannelora said she purchased the Exempt Button in March to commemorate her Rotary Anniversary.  She joined in March 1988 and was the first woman in the club. 
 
Charlie Hallagan is back in town for the good weather.  He and Kay recently celebrated their 63rd Anniversary. 
 
John Tickner said WACK will organize their 34th annual Easter Egg Hunt. 
 
Steve Taylor hit a deer recently and just got his car back.  This is the 3rd deer he’s hit. 
 
Queen of Hearts: Adam Olschewske did not win.
Last Week's Program
Gary Rielly introduced our guest.  The Executive Director of Sonnenberg Gardens, David Hutchings.  Hutchings discussed the volunteer work of recently deceased Rotary Member, Malcolm O’Maley.  O’Maley helped form the organization’s new mission statement, goals, objectives, and future plans for the garden.  Hutchings said he wanted to illustrate the impact volunteers and board members can have on an organization.
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, Geneva Country Club, 4147 West Lake Road, Geneva, NY 14456
Canandaigua    Thursday 12:15, NY Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S. Main St.
Speakers
Apr 20, 2017
District 7120 Sustaining Membership
Apr 27, 2017
Newark Wayne Community Hospital
View entire list
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Woody Kinslow
April 1
 
Brad Pearson
April 4
 
Jan Hence
April 5
 
Rod Faro
April 6
 
Mark Sheldon
April 7
 
Graham Tedesco-Blair
April 9
 
Pam Gardner
April 14
 
Marc Kreuser
April 17
 
Walter Hallagan
April 18
 
Jeff Patchen
April 20
 
Karen Dean
April 29
 
Norma Madayag-Reilly
April 30
 
Spouse Birthdays
Marc Kreuser
April 17
 
Norma Madayag-Reilly
April 30
 
Anniversaries
Mary Fitch
Paul Murphy
April 1
 
Charlie Hallagan
Kay Hallagan
April 3
 
Gail Vanderbrook
Steven Vanderbrook
April 4
 
Bruce Chambers
Gail S. Chambers
April 5
 
Gail Chambers
Bruce Chambers
April 5
 
Fred Hicks
Trudy Hicks
April 13
 
Maurie Strobridge
Jeanne Strobridge
April 27
 
Holly Kreuser
Marc Kreuser
April 29
 
Marc Kreuser
Holly Kreuser
April 29
 
Join Date
Mike Vanderlyke
April 1, 1992
25 years
 
Pam Gardner
April 1, 1990
27 years
 
Coke Veith
April 10, 2014
3 years
 
John Capozzi
April 25, 2013
4 years
 
Marge Gile
April 25, 2013
4 years
 
Roger VanDeMortel
April 25, 2013
4 years
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Greeter
 
Greeter March 30, 2017
Vanderbrook, Gail
 
Greeter April 6, 2017
VanLaeken, Richard
 
Greeter April 13, 2017
Weiler, Jim
 
Greeter April 20, 2017
Werts, Kurt
 
Greeter April 27, 2017
Williams, Art
 
Sergeant-At-Arms
 
Sergeant-at-Arms March 30, 2017
Vanderbrook, Karen
 
Sergeant-at-Arms April 6, 2017
Veith, Coke
 
Sergeant-at-Arms April 13, 2017
Wemett, Marty
 
Sergeant-at-Arms April 20, 2017
Werts, Linda
 
Sergeant-at-Arms April 27, 2017
Williams, Jean
 
Upcoming Events
Community Service Committee Meeting
Parker's Grille and Tap House
May 02, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Progressive Dinner
May 06, 2017
 
Membership Committee Meeting
Parker's Grille and Taphouse
May 09, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Mobile Pantry
Marbletown Fire Department
May 10, 2017
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
May 16, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
District 7120 Conference
May 19, 2017 – May 21, 2017
 
Community Service Committee Meeting
Parker's Grille and Tap House
Jun 06, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
RI Convention
Jun 10, 2017 – Jun 14, 2017
 
Membership Committee Meeting
Parker's Grille and Taphouse
Jun 13, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Mobile Pantry
Marbletown Fire Department
Jun 14, 2017
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
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
 
Bulletin Editor
Shawn McConnell
Sponsors
Interested in being a sponsor?
Download the website sponsorship guide
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
Sage
ClubRunner