Dr. Michael Adsit and Mark Plyter spoke to us about the capital campaign to build a new building to replace their existing facility.
Opening and Invocation led by Bob Bendix
Wellness Report – Dave Albrecht is home and doing better. Josh Barrett passed away.
Guests: Michael Adsit and Mark Plyter (speakers)
Snapple Facts:
- US currency isn’t made of paper, its actually a blend of cotton & linen
- One acre of peanuts will make about 30,000 peanut butter sandwiches
- The word “utopia” (an ideal place) ironically comes from the Greek word meaning “no place”
- Jellyfish can clone themselves
- Walruses are true party animals – they can go for 84 hours without sleep.
Announcements:
- Norma M-R — reminder that we will be saluting the First Responders in the Newark/Arcadia area. Please sign up to help out one of the teams.
- We announced last week that Bethany Comella passed away — she was 37, graduated from Newark in 2002 and was a member of Rotary for a year. If you want to send condolences: Her parents are Jim and Nancy Comella, 1081 Magnolia Bend, Farmington, NY 14425
- Luis was able to swim in the Jim DeWitt invitational on 1/6 and won both of his events (50 and 100 freestyle) - congratulations Luis! Note: Luis is not allowed to compete in Section 5 events because he has already completed 12 years of school before coming to Newark.
- Adam’s band played at Iron Smoke distillery
- Jean Bendix had some scheduled surgery last week — Bob is taking great care of her. We were glad to have her with us today.
Happy Moments:
- Gail and Bruce Chambers will be traveling to Washington DC to visit their grandson and they are also picking up a new Golden Retriever in Virginia.
- Doug Forgue - will not be here next week - he’ll be traveling to Portland, OR, to visit his son and celebrate his birthday.
Birthdays: Braxton Guy, 1/10
Club Anniversaries: Maurice Strobridge (70 years), Gail Vanderbrook (20 years)
Queen of Hearts. Dave Johnson did not pick the Queen - the pot continues to grow.
Program: Steve Hallagan introduced Mike Adsit, DDS and Mark Plyter speaking on the Wayne County Humane Society. Dr. Michael Adsit, DDS is originally from Boonville, NY and attended the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2005. Mike purchased Neal Johnson’s dental practice in June of 2007. In addition to his private dental practice, Mike also oversees dental services at Clifton Springs Nursing Home, DeMay Living Center and the Wayne County Nursing Home. He and his wife, Emily, have 2 children and 2 rescue cats and a naughty 100 pound Bernedoodle dog!
Mark Plyter is a life long resident of Wayne County, growing up in Williamson. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served 3 years active duty and then 5 years in active reserves with a Military Police unit based in the old Sarah Coventry building in Newark. He and his wife of 34 years, Melissa have 4 children and 6 granddaughters. Mark has been involved with animal care and control for 30 years and is the animal control officer in Wayne County. He is currently the Executive Director of the Humane Society of Wayne County, is on the steering committee for the Greater Rochester Animal Coalition and on the Board of Directors of the New York State Animal Protection Federation. He and his wife own 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Mike outlined the Humane Society of Wayne County’s current capital campaign efforts. Due to NYS regulations the current building is no longer compliant. In addition of upgrading the HVAC and ventilation systems the new proposed building will be able to house more animals, provide much needed surgical and medical care, isolate sick animals and offer educational programs as well as animal training. Some facts on the Humane Societies impact in Wayne County:
- The mission of the Wayne County Humane Society Animal Shelter is to provide shelter, food, and care for lost, unwanted, and abused animals in Wayne County, NY
- Since 1990, the HSWC has served over 50,000 animals. That’s the equivalent 1,500 per year or 4 each day.
- Thousands of cats and dogs have received food, shelter, medical care and compassion all in an 1,840 square foot building.
The proposed new building will be almost 10,000 square feet. It will be able to double the housing of cats and dogs providing space for 53 cats and 51 dogs. It will have uniform heating and cooling and an updated HVAC system that will be able to keep the ventilation in areas where sick animals are kept separate from the rest of the facility.
