We are trying a new format for the bulletin, which is easier to read on different devices. If your email does not show the whole bulletin (you should see photo of the Foundation Brunch at the bottom), click the link at the very top or bottom of the page to view more. Photo credits to John Zornow, Russ Harris, Norma Madayag-Reilly and Marc Kreuser.
PRESIDENT KEVIN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
On April 5th we met at the Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES conference room as arranged by Russ Harris. Blue Badges were received by Laura Bailey and Lisa Schram. A Paul Harris Fellow recognition was given to Kevin Mooney from Steve Mooney - Brotherly Love! Laura Bailey announced the global tree planting challenge. Rotary’s goal for 2018 of making a positive difference in the environment encouraged every member to plant a tree. On Sunday April 22nd Rotarians assisted in planting 50 white oaks along the canal, beginning at the East Newark canal lock. More planting will take place along the Trail of Hope in Lyons on May 4th. The Derby-day hat decorating party for the Rotary conference was held on Friday, April 20th at the home of Trudy Hicks. Progressive Dinner reservations need to be in by May 3rd.
Rich DeAsis from the Rochester Rotary club had talked to Linda Werts at the Rotary leadership conference. He visited our club and presented her with a check for $1000 for the Mexico water project. Our club presented a check of $1281.00 to Lynn Ward and Shirley Bean-Scarfia for Roosevelt pre-school sleep mats. Marc Kreuser reminded us that Rotary club dues are due by the middle of June. Karen Vanderbrook encouraged all to contribute or walk in the annual Crop walk on Saturday May 5th. 20% of the money raised goes locally to the food closet, free lunch program and backpacks for kids. Karen is walking the 3 miles and would appreciate any sponsors.
Wellness
Bob Goodman’s calling hours were Sunday afternoon and the funeral was on Monday April 9th at Murphy’s Funeral Home. Gil Lewis, treasurer of the historical society has passed. Frank All is waiting on a second surgery for an incision that needs repair with a plastic surgeon. Michele McManus is sporting a lovely baby-blue cast on her broken right arm. Proved that walking a dog can be dangerous. Kevin Mooney read a thank-you note from Bob Goodman’s family for the “beautiful arrangement” and our “on going kind and caring support of Bob throughout the years.
Community service
Jan Hence thanked Jim Weiler, Carol Nary, Kurt and Linda Werts and Coke Veith for their contributions to making the chicken BBQ a success, raising $2130.
SPEAKERS
ERIN FAIRBEN - DIRECTOR OF K-12 INSTRUCTION WAYNE FINGER-LAKES BOCES
In her role, Erin supervises the 5 special education schools, 2 career and technical education schools and a pathway in technology early high school college program. Erin discussed the regional impact of these programs. The onsite training and job experience leads to many job acceptances. The training includes a summer advanced mfg program, Health care programs, Agriculture-farm to table and EMT’s.
ALENA FREIBERG, GRACE KREUSER, LINDSAY WHITING
Alena is our exchange student from Latvia. She was influenced by her Grandfather who was a past president in his club and had housed an exchange student from the U.S. Alena said it was difficult to leave family and friends but she is so glad she came. Lindsay is anxious to go to Italy. She is studying the language and watching documentaries. She wants to learn about the culture and work on her art portfolio in a country with a love of great art. Grace Kreuser is preparing to go to Denmark. She has talked a lot to the Denmark exchange student that is here in the U.S. Grace is anxious to learn why Denmark is considered the HAPPIEST country in the world.
Ann Morrell, visiting from the Pal-Mac Rotary club, is the District Chairperson for the Rotary Exchange program. She was very impressed with the speakers and the amazing growth she has seen in these young women. She thanked our club for making a difference in these girls lives.
MATT COOK
Matt is the Superintendent of Newark Central Schools. He talked to us about the budget for the next school year. They are trying to add needed programs and renovation that will have a low impact on the tax base. He is unhappy that we never seem to do well with State Aid. Newark’s largest area of growth is in Elementary age children. At this point the staff and programs are safe for another year.
Foundation Brunch Honoring
Bob Goodman
Card from Kathy Zappia
When we knew that Dad was probably not going to make it to this event, Dave Hannan encouraged us to still attend and for my sister, brother and I to accept this award on behalf of my father. We agreed that this was possible, but I said to my siblings - You know who should be accepting this award for Dad? - Our spouses!
You really could not marry into our family with our a willingness to listen to Rotary stories - weekly Newark Rotary Club news, Camp Onseyawa stories, what was happening with the rotary foreign exchange program, pancake breakfasts shenanigans, District Conferences, the rotary foundation, articles from Rotary magazine and of course Polio Plus were part of our conversations when we were together - you would not last long in our family without the fortitude to listen to Dad’s Rotary stories - sometimes the same story many times! For this we are grateful that Dad had the support of all his family as he worked with the many Rotary initiatives he embraced. We are going to miss those stories.
Dad was passionate about Rotary and the motto “Service above Self”. I don’t know who tapped Dad to lead the charge of Polio Plus for the district, but they got the right guy. My Dad believed in miracles, but he also believed in the hard work and commitment needed to make those miracles happen. He was the right Rotarian for this work of service and he loved it. He spoke often of “his team”-others who worked with him to fundraise and promote the goals of the Rotary Polio Plus Program. While he may have led the charge, he knew it was teamwork that made it happen. We were able to tell him about this award before he passed.
Thank you District Governor Milton and Rotary International for recognizing our father’s long term commitment and work to create a world free of Polio through Rotary. We are honored as his family to represent him here and thrilled that all his grandchildren are here to celebrate Grandpa’s work, which they’ve heard so much about. We are just short of achieving the ultimate goal of Polio plus but Rotary now has a guardian angel networking with powers greater than us,to make sure this miracle happens.
Biographies were presented for the 5 new members to be accepted in May, bringing us up to 109 members.
FOUNDATION
Fred Hicks reminded us that April 19th was Paul Harris’s birthday, being born in 1868. He grew up in Vermont being raised by his grandparents. Fred has read 3 books about Paul Harris and would encourage you to do the same.
CAMP ONSEYAWA
This is a summer camp for children (8-16) with disabilities. This year to be held from August 13 to August 24. The camp is funded by 24 Rotary clubs so that there is no charge to the campers. $11,000 per camper needs to be raised. The golf tournament fundraiser will be held at Silver Creek on June 9th. You can come just for dinner and pay $25. Looking forward to another successful year.
YOUTH SERVICES
Holly Kreuser reported that the Shelter-Box project raised $648. Next year we are expecting two exchange students, a boy from Sweden and a girl from Italy. We will need 6 host families living in the Newark School district. You don’t need to have children in your home and you can be a single parent. On weekends Rotarians help each other with providing different events and any transportation needed. Bob and Jean Bendix who are hosting again, encouraged others to host and discover the incredible experiences as they have.
PUBLIC IMAGE
Graham Tedesco-Blair announced “Big News Ahead!”
FINE PEOPLE
The attendees of the organ donor meeting with Scott Hesko
The international service committee
All who helped with the Chicken BBQ
In memory of Bob Goodman - the club collected $190 for Polio eradication
FYI
ROTARY CLUBS IN WAYNE CO. FOR POSSIBLE MAKE-UP MEETINGS
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On April 5th we met at the Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES conference room as arranged by Russ Harris. Blue Badges were received by Laura Bailey and Lisa Schram. A Paul Harris Fellow recognition was given to Kevin Mooney from Steve Mooney - Brotherly Love! Laura Bailey announced the global tree planting challenge. Rotary’s goal for 2018 of making a positive difference in the environment encouraged every member to plant a tree. On Sunday April 22nd Rotarians assisted in planting 50 white oaks along the canal, beginning at the East Newark canal lock. More planting will take place along the Trail of Hope in Lyons on May 4th. The Derby-day hat decorating party for the Rotary conference was held on Friday, April 20th at the home of Trudy Hicks. Progressive Dinner reservations need to be in by May 3rd.
Rich DeAsis from the Rochester Rotary club had talked to Linda Werts at the Rotary leadership conference. He visited our club and presented her with a check for $1000 for the Mexico water project. Our club presented a check of $1281.00 to Lynn Ward and Shirley Bean-Scarfia for Roosevelt pre-school sleep mats. Marc Kreuser reminded us that Rotary club dues are due by the middle of June. Karen Vanderbrook encouraged all to contribute or walk in the annual Crop walk on Saturday May 5th. 20% of the money raised goes locally to the food closet, free lunch program and backpacks for kids. Karen is walking the 3 miles and would appreciate any sponsors.
Jan Hence thanked Jim Weiler, Carol Nary, Kurt and Linda Werts and Coke Veith for their contributions to making the chicken BBQ a success, raising $2130.
Fred Hicks reminded us that April 19th was Paul Harris’s birthday, being born in 1868. He grew up in Vermont being raised by his grandparents. Fred has read 3 books about Paul Harris and would encourage you to do the same.
