July 2015 Grapevine
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July 2015 Grapevine
Rotary International - District 7120 July 2015 Bill Gormont, District Governor It’s an honor and privilege to serve our district as governor during 2015 -2016. Congratulation to the incoming club president’s and their support team who will help continue the work of Rotary in the days and months ahead. Our district is in great shape thanks to Immediate Past District Governor Scott MacDonell and his team who have served the district clubs and membership with great care and success. Issue 1 It doesn’t matter if your individual focus of service is within your club, within your community, in a 3rd world country or if you’re engaged with disaster relief. When you “gift your time in service for any cause”; you touch lives... When you “gift your material and financial resources”; you uplift lives... When you “gift those things with both love and compassion”; YOU become a gift to humanity … a gift to the world. During 2013-14, Rotary District Governor Bill Gormont & Helen International President (RIP) Ron Home Club – Greece, NY Burton taught us how to “Engage Rotary and Change Lives”. Throughout 2014-15, RIP Ravi's intent this year is for us all to recognize that Gary Huang showed us over and over how to “Light WE individually are a gift, and that Rotary is simply Up Rotary”, letting the world see the good things the vehicle for us to deliver the good works that we we’re doing and to Join Leaders – Exchange Ideas – do. But, Ravi asks us this year to do more without Take Action. neglecting our personal responsibilities. And the best This year RIP Ravi Ravindran has already begun to way to do that, is to do what we do more effectively help us realize that we, individually and collectively, and with greater ease. That’s why we changed the can “Be a Gift to the World” both locally and training during 2014-15, allowing us to get back to internationally. With his guidance and support, we basics and provide you with more tools to do your will all move forward, engaging our Rotary service jobs easier and with greater success. And we can look more deeply and delivering increasingly sustainable forward to more tools, tips and techniques under the results. innovative leadership of DGE Tom Rogers. I think we can all agree that when we joined Rotary, it positively changed our life in many ways. It changed us from merely looking at “what is” and allowed us to begin looking at “what could be”. We stopped looking at hurdles as problems that blocked our progress and began realizing that those problems were actually nothing more than opportunities waiting to be taken advantage of. At the International Training Assembly, Ravi told us, “You are the eyes and ears of the Rotary world. You know what your local community needs. And, you can easy learn what international communities need.” In response to that … We all know what our club has to offer. We all know what we have to offer. No one is good at everything. But, everyone is good at something. That’s what makes our Rotary community such a valuable resource here at home and abroad. When we all join together, we are truly more than the sum of our individual parts. Oh, how lucky we are. Over these next twelve months, I ask each of you to look deeply within yourselves with a renewed spirit of Rotary and begin to recognize your talents, engage those skills, release your energy with passion and with an inspired heart, “Be a gift to the world”. Yours in Rotary service, DG Bill 2 July 2015 Page 2 District Membership Development Committee Year-End Report (7/1/2014-6/30/2015) Membership Statistics for the Rotary Year (based on the Membership Report in the District website) New Members brought in by the clubs 177 Members who left their clubs 239 Members lost due to death 34 The following clubs are the top 6 in bringing in new members: Mt. Morris 15 Geneva 12 Canandaigua 10 Naples 7 Tie for 5th place at 6 new members each: Avon, Waterloo, Watkins-Montour Tie for 6th place at 5 new members each: Clyde, Fairport, Greece, Newark, Penfield, Seneca Falls, Victor-Farmington Approximately 49 clubs brought in new members numbering between 1- 4. Based on this calculation, approximately 20 clubs did not bring in new members. To all the clubs that brought in new members, Congratulations and Thank You!! Let us look at the statistics on member losses. The following is the ranking, based on the number of members lost: Two clubs lost 15 members each Three clubs lost 13 members each Two clubs lost 12 members each Two clubs lost 11 members each One club lost 10 members Three clubs lost 9, 8 & 6 Approximately 45 clubs lost between 1 & 5 Question: Which category do you think your club falls under? If you feel you could use the help of the District Membership Development Committee, please call PDG Norma at 585-425-4812 or send email at [email protected] Submitted by: PDG Norma Madayag-Reilly Chair, District Membership Development Committee 3 July 2015 Page 3 2015-2016 Membership Development Tips For this Rotary Year, the District Membership Development Committee will be posting Membership tips in the Grapevine. The following are two tips for your information: Tip #1 – Pre and/or post Induction Member Orientation Conduct a pre-Induction Orientation with your prospective member(s)? Talk about the History of Rotary, to include the founder, Paul Harris and the three other members that started Rotary. Include a brief history of your Club and some of the service projects that your club is involved in. Conduct a post-Induction Orientation with your new member(s). Include the club responsibilities, member expectations, etc. Whatever your Club’s practice is, whether pre- or post-Induction orientation, it is helpful to the prospective or new member to have an understanding of what the Club is all about. A Suggestion: Invite new members who have been in your club for 4-6 months to attend the orientation again. Get their feedback after that. What worked for them or didn’t? Tip #2 – Engaging your new members Immediately engage your new members. Find duties for them to do immediately after their Induction. Do not wait months before you get them involved. Ask the new members who have been in your club for the past 3-6 months to get together. Encourage them to come up with a simple service project, based on their common interest and present it to the Board for review and consideration. They may seek the assistance of their Mentors and/or sponsors. We hope that these tips will be useful for the clubs. Feel free to send your comments and/or questions about these tips. Thank you from the District Membership Development Committee. PDG Norma Madayag-Reilly, Chair District Membership Development Committee 4 July 2015 Reasons for Rotary Membership Why join Rotary? Meet Godfrey “Doc” Malchoff, Rotarian of the Sodus Club since 1954. Doc will be 94 on August 24th and is still an active Rotarian. He has sponsored a large number of the members in the Sodus Rotary Club, participates in club projects and regularly attends the meetings. Doc has hosted Rotarians from around the world, and participated in Rotary Friendship Exchanges and has been a member of the RFE Committee since the 1980’s. Doc recently received a “District Service Award” from the District Conference in Buffalo and his Sodus Rotary Club for outstanding service in promoting The Rotary Foundation and its goal of world understanding and peace. He was granted “Outstanding Alumni Award” from Cornell where he graduated in 1943 with an agricultural focus. Doc and a co-worker launched Ag Chem in 1963 and it became the region’s most successful distributors of pesticides, fungicides and insecticides. Doc joined Rotary after moving to Sodus based on past experience in a service organization and for friendship and fellowship with the many fruit growers that were members of the Sodus Rotary Club at that time. He wanted to be involved in an organization that does good things and gives back to the community. Doc still enjoys the weekly Rotary meetings and believes that good programs are important. He received the name “Doc” for the advice provided on the care of trees. Two of his favorite topics are apples and airplanes. Doc still has a Cessna 182 and is active with the Geriative Pilot Club. He still enjoys regular flights with his son and in the past has flown Rotarians and Rotary Friendship Exchange members to view the Fall foliage in our Finger Lakes District. (continued) Page 4 Reasons for Rotary Membership (continued): The District Membership Development Committee is inviting clubs of the District to interview member(s) on why he/she stayed in Rotary. Send the write up to the committee in care of Carl Grovanz who will coordinate inclusion in the Grapevine. [email protected] At Ontario-Walworth Changeover Rotarians in Red - at Ontario-Walworth’s changeover dinner on June 30th. Pictured, left to right: PDG Scott MacDonell, PDG Mark Wyse, Vivian Ryan, Past Assistant Governor (Area 11) Tim King, and Rotary Friendship Exchange Chair Carl Grovanz. Pictured above, left to right: Past Area 11 Assistant Governor Tim King, PDG Scott MacDonell and incoming Area 11 Assistant Governor Pam Dean. 5 July 2015 Canandaigua Rotary Awards Paul Harris by Jack Kellogg During a recent Canandaigua Rotary Club meeting at the NY Wine and Culinary Center a Paul Harris Fellowship was presented to Dick McGavern. The prestigious award is given to an individual who exemplifies a community inspiration and who has brought leadership and service to our community. Mr. McGavern recently has been one of the driving forces behind the statues on South Main at the corner of Rt. 5 & 20, and the recently installed highway markers. Pictured above is Club President Mary Green and Dick McGavern Bath Rotary Presents Four Paul Harris Recognitions By Elaine Tears One of the highlights of the evening at Bath Rotary’s changeover was the bestowing of four Paul Harris Fellow Awards. President Nesbitt presented Elaine Tears with her second Paul Harris Award for her outstanding service to the Bath Rotary Club. Her new pin was adorned with one sapphire. President Nesbitt also presented a Paul Harris Fellow Award to Rotarian Joe Rumsey; and Jo Slovak, wife of Mike Slovak, for her service to the local club. Page 5 Bath Rotary - Paul Harris - (continued): Nesbitt presented the final Paul Harris Award to Colin Gilbert, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 BathHaverling Interact Club President, for leading the local student organization in providing so many services to the community. It was noted that this was the first time that the Bath Rotary Club has bestowed such an honor upon a high school student. Service Awards were presented to the following at the Bath Rotary Club Changeover Dinner (left to right): Joe Rumsey, new Paul Harris Fellow; Elaine Tears, recipient of a second Paul Harris Award; Colin Gilbert, new Paul Harris Fellow; Mike Slovak, Rotarian of the Year; Freida Fiordo, Rotary CoCitizen of the Year; Mary Faucett, Rotary Co-Citizen of the Year. Absent from photo are: Jo Slovak, new Paul Harris Fellow, and Jack Wheeler, Rookie of the Year. Brockport Rotary Changeover Dinner Lots of Fun By Pat Baker Brockport Rotary was fortunate to have the new District Governor Bill Gormont and his wife Helen (Greece) attend the event. Gormont was also the former Area 9 ADG. He addressed the attendees in the beginning about Rotary future goals and helped present awards and with the changing of the “guard.” Notable was the Club’s third Paul Harris presentation of the year to incoming president elect Eric Jensen of Brockport (Cort Fowler received one just prior to his passing and his son Cort Jr. received one from his Dad in July – both are now deceased.) (continued on Page 6) 6 July 2015 Brockport Changeover - (continued): Gene Wood (Gates) and DG Gormont elaborated on the history and importance of the honor - more specifically the good use made of the monetary resources raised via the award. The club’s Irv Kropman Award for Club Service (the Club’s Rotarian of the Year Award) went to hard working Doris Russo of Brockport, a relative newcomer to the Club. Recognition also went to the Club’s longest serving member (45 years) Gene Wood, who serves as Club Historian and to Norm Knight (Murray) for 31 years of perfect attendance and active in every Club activity. The outgoing Club president Cindy Blair (Hamlin) received a gavel plaque and past president’s pin. As usual, loads of laughter engendered by the witty, fun loving group made for a very enjoyable occasion. Page 6 Brockport Changeover - (continued): Pictured above, left to right - back row: DG Bill Gormont, VP Dave Arnold, Pres. Elect Eric Jensen, Pres. Brad Mitchell. Front row: Sec. Doris Russo, Treas. Brandi Reis. Absent - VP Eileen Whitney Belmont Rotary - Changeover and Recognitions The Belmont Rotary Club celebrated President Bob Drosendahl's year as club president with a dinner at Moonwinks Restaurant in Cuba, NY. Club members enjoyed a relaxing evening with family and friends. President Bob thanked all who worked with him throughout his presidency. The gavel was formally passed to our new President, Carissa Knapp. Pictured above, L-R: DG Bill Gormont, Outgoing president Cindy Blair, Irv Kropman Award winner Doris Russo, Paul Harris Honoree Eric Jensen. Carissa Knapp receives gavel from outgoing president Bob Drosendahl Pictured above, left to right: Outgoing president Cindy Blair, Gene Wood (longevity), DG Bill Gormont, Norm Knight (perfect attendance). (continued) The club members were honored to have Past District Governor Bob Gaffney from the Hornell Rotary Club in attendance. He presented Paul Harris awards to Daryl and Mary Fuller. Daryl has been a member of the Belmont Rotary club for 28 and Mary has been a member for 20 years. Belmont Rotary meets at the library in Belmont on Wednesdays at 6PM. 7 July 2015 Page 7 Palmyra-Macedon Recognitions Tim King left) receiving the Past Assistant Governor pin from PDG Scott MacDonell New Area 11 Assistant Governor Pam Dean left) receiving her Paul Harris Award from Kim Clement Doug Wilson (at left), a non Rotarian, receiving his Paul Harris Award from Dick Kirchhoff. Left to right: Gary Hopkins presented Kim Clement with the Pal-Mac Rotarian of the Year recognition. Honeoye Falls-Mendon Rotary Honeoye Falls-Mendon Rotary had their changeover meeting at beautiful Rotary Park, June 24, 2015. Outgoing president Tracy Main passed the gavel to Chad Bonshak. At that meeting was introduced the new Board of Directors. (l-r) Tracy Main, Chad Bonshak, Joe Rosenshein, Barry Kissack, Nicole Briggs, Don Majewski, Linda Ann Goodrum and Christine Radi. A full board of directors helps to make a healthy very active community minded Rotary club. Photo by Dave Boyer 8 July 2015 Avon Rotary - Changeover & Paul Harris Recognitions Avon Rotary celebrated the end of a great Rotary year at the Change of Officers Banquet June 30th. District Governor Bill & Helen Gormont were in attendance as well as PDG Gaven & Kathleen Hurley. Three Paul Harris Fellows were presented to Avon Rotarians pictured below, left to right: Ed Kime, Rodney George & Rob Lupisella. Page 8 Avon - continued: Rotarian of the Year – a very distinguished award in our club, was given to Kirk Vanderbilt for his outstanding level of service to Avon Rotary. The evening is an annual event which highlights our year and accomplishments as well as sets the stage for our new Rotary year. Pictured above - Kirk Vanderbilt (at right) received Avon’s Rotarian of the Year Award, presented by past president Laurie Vonglis A multiple Paul Harris Fellowship pin was presented to Dorothy Coyne, wife of Avon Rotarian Ted Coyne. Making the presentation was PDG Gaven Hurley. Avon also recognized their Rookie of the Year, Shannon DiFranco, for all her club involvement her first year as a Rotarian. Pictured above - 2014-2015 President Tim Dickinson presented Shannon DiFranco with the Rookie of the Year award. The Board of Rotary International, at its June 2015 meeting in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has expanded membership eligibility in Rotary Fellowships to include family members of Rotarians (not just spouses) as well as anyone who has ever participated in a Rotary or Foundation program. This broader category includes Rotaractors as well as participants and alumni of all other Rotary and Foundation programs, past and present, including (but not limited to): Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Exchange, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Rotary Peace Fellowships, Global Grant Scholarships, Vocational training teams (members and leaders), District Grant scholarships, New Generations Service Exchange, Rotary Foundation awards to individuals in former TRF programs, such as: Ambassadorial Scholarships, Grants for University Teachers, Group Study Exchange, Rotary Volunteers. Consider joining the Rotary Global History Fellowship at: http://www.joinrghf.org July 2015 Paul Harris Presented at Corning Rotary 9 Page 9 Math Problems for Polio At its May 28, 2015 meeting the Corning Rotary Club awarded membership in the Paul Harris Society to Wendy Winnett. Pictured above - new Pail Harris Fellow Wendy Winnett (at right) with her husband Pete Winnett. Winnett, who moved to Corning in 1991, is a local real estate agent for many years. She participates in many aspects of the club including service on the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Community Service Committee, Literacy Committee, Prayer committee, writer and editor for COGS, the club’s weekly newsletter, and helping with the SCRIPS Spelling Bee, an annual event sponsored by the club. In addition, beginning in July, she will become the club’s Rotary Foundation Chair, responsible for developing club giving to Rotary International’s primary charitable arm, supporting projects both home and internationally to address disease, poverty, illiteracy and malnutrition. ‘Wendy is the epitome of what it means to be a Rotarian’, said Andy Taylor, the club President. ‘She gives selflessly of both her time and talent to make this a better community and world.’ Winnett has been married to husband Peter for 33 years and has two children, Monique and Desiree. A first grandchild is on the way. Music is an important part of her life. She is a member of the Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes, the Cantata Singers, her church choir and many more avenues. ‘Being a Rotarian is a family tradition’, Winnett continued, ‘Both my father and maternal grandfather were Rotarians, as is my husband. I’m proud to say they all have received Paul Harris awards.’ Wellsville Rotarian John Embser (at right) presents Wellsville Rotary President Eva Benedict with a $75 donation to Polio Plus. John's wife, Diana Ember's first grade class at Immaculate Conception School in Wellsville, NY raised the money by completing math problems throughout the 2014-2015 school year. That's a lot of math problems for 1st graders and this is not the first Polio Plus fund raising project done by ICS students. DG Bill’s … “Tip of the Month” The 2015-16 District Directory and 201516 District Policies and Procedures are now available electronically on the D7120 web site. You’ll find them on the home page of www.Rotary7120.org under the “About Us” tab on the top navigation bar. Yours in Rotary Service, DG Bill July 2015 Paul Harris Fellows Named by Penn Yan Rotary 10 Page 10 Penn Yan Paul Harris (continued): The Tradition of the Penn Yan Club is to award one PHF to a club member for meritorious service. This year, two were given. Every year, as a sustaining member of the Foundation, Dave Hoffman (at right) has donated at least $100. Overtime, when the donations equal $1000, a PHF is awarded. Dave Socha presented Dave with his PHF+1 Pin. Pictured above: Sarah Crevelling (at right) was recognized with a PHF for her dedication and creative support as the Public Relations team leader for the Rotary Day Auction. At left is John Socha. Rochester AM Changeover On July 10th women and men leaders of Rotary came together to show support at the changeover breakfast meeting of the Rochester AM Rotary Club. Pictured: Special Honoree Susan Adnopoz was named PHF for all her dedicated work at Camp ONSEYAWA, shown with new fishing pole and longtime admirer and husband, Ef. Pictured above, left to right: Incoming president Katherine 'Kate' Sherry, PDG Mark Wyse, outgoing president Jodie Davies, PDG John and Maureen Hall and PDG Scott MacDonell. Photo by Dave Boyer 11 July 2015 Corning Rotary Awards Scholarships The Corning Rotary Club announced its 2015 Scholarship Award Winners at the Club’s June 18th lunch meeting, held at the Corning American Legion. To be eligible, winners must be graduating from a Corning-area high school or from Corning Community College, and provide verified acceptance into a continuing education program. Additionally, students must have demonstrated an ongoing and significant commitment to community service during his or her high school or college years. Page 11 Bath Rotary Changeover By Elaine Tears Installation of 2015-2016 Bath Rotary Club CoPresidents was held at the recent Bath Rotary Club’s Changeover Dinner (left to right): Joe Rumsey, Incoming Co-President; Benita Nesbitt, Outgoing President; John Stranges, Incoming Co-President. Photo by Rick Davis Pictured from left to right: Natalie Rogus, Becky Roche, Nina Dingel, Jacob McBee, and Stephanie McMahon. Not pictured: Gillian McGannon.” This year’s recipients include: Corning-Painted Post High School senior Natalie Rogus, who plans to attend Washington University in St. Louis in the fall. Becky Roche, also from C-PP HS, who plans to attend Canisius College in the fall of 2016 and major in International Business. Becky will be a Rotary exchange student to Belgium this fall. C-PP HS student Nina Dingel, attending Case Western Reserve to major in Human Resources. Jacob McBee of the Corning-Painted Post High School Learning Center, who plans to attend Corning Community College to study Art. Corning Christian Academy senior Stephanie McMahon, who will attend Houghton College in the fall to pursue a degree in Medicine. C-PP HS student Gillian McGannon, who plans to attend Corning Community College in the fall to major in Human Resources. At the Bath Rotary Club’s recent Changeover Dinner participants involved in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program were recognized. Seated, left to right, are Bob and Dorothy Manchester, final host family for this year’s Incoming Exchange student. Standing, left to right, are: Damon Musso, the local club’s Outbound Youth Ambassador to Italy for 2015-2016; Alberto Fernandez Ruiz-Borau from Spain, the local club’s Inbound Youth Exchange Student; Dave Stewart, Bath Rotary Club’s Youth Exchange Director. 12 July 2015 Canandaigua Rotary Club Inducts New Member By Jack Kellogg At a recent Canandaigua Rotary meeting at the NY Wine & Culinary Center, Martin Schank was inducted into the Club. Martin is an attorney from Rochester who moved his practice and residence to Stanley recently and is enjoying the country with his wife. Page 12 Change of Officers at Geneva Rotary Geneva Rotary Club conducted its annual Changeover Meeting on Wednesday, June 24th, at the Belhurst Castle. Outgoing President Kelly La Voie (at right) received her gavel plaque from incoming President John Watson. Pictured above are Club President Mary Green, Martin Schank, Sponsor George Herren, Club members John Spare and Mark Sheppard. Horseheads Rotary Welcomes New Member Horseheads Rotary recently welcomed Richard (Rick) Carroll, Assistant Vice President & Branch Manager of the Chemung Canal Trust Company, 602 S. Main Street, Horseheads Office as a new member. Pictured above, left to right: 2015-2016 President Brenda Benza, new member Rick Carrol and Barb Keller. La Voie presented President-Elect Dick Austin with his pin. Tara Rago is vice president of the Geneva club. Geoff Herd (second from left) of Geneva annually organizes the summer Geneva Music Festival. Herd and three of his violin and cello colleagues performed recently for the Geneva Rotary Club. July 2015 Corning Rotary gives Literacy Program Grant to Local Public Elementary School Winfield Elementary School Principal Jen Batzing (second from left) accepts Reading Program Grant check from Corning Rotary. Also pictured (from left) are Pauline Emery, Julie Fromer, Mary Tammaro, Karen Baker, Deb Joseph, Geraldine Wolfe, Bill Boland and Nora Smith.” Watkins-Montour Rotary Receives “Partner of the Year” Award The Watkins-Montour Rotary Club was recognized with The Arc of Schuyler’s Community Partner of the Year Award at The Arc’s Annual Meeting on May 21st. The Arc of Schuyler is a family based not-for-profit organization that provides residential, vocational, day support, job training, service coordination, advocacy and other support to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Watkins-Montour Rotary has sponsored The Arc’s annual holiday party for people receiving supports and their families for ten years. 13 Page 13 Partner of the Year Award - continued: or participants at Arc fundraising events. We are so grateful to Rotarians for their generous support.” The award was accepted by Watkins-Montour Rotary President, John King - pictured above. Canandaigua Rotary Donates Toward Salvation Army Response Unit By Jack Kellogg Annually, the Canandaigua Rotary Club’s Past Presidents day raises funds for a local charity. This year the money raised is for the Salvation Army’s Response Unit that will be going into service soon. The past presidents and other Club members joined together and presented the funds to the Salvation Army. The award was presented by The Arc’s Director of Community Relations and Watkins-Montour Rotarian, Holly Baker. “Our annual holiday party is a time for people we support to celebrate with singing, dancing, lots of laughs, and to be with friends and family. In addition to the club’s sponsorship, club members donate their time to set up, decorate, serve food, take pictures, and work hard to ensure everyone is enjoying the party,” Baker said. “More than half of current Watkins-Montour Rotarians are involved with The Arc as donors, board members, committee members, volunteers, Pictured above are Canandaigua Rotary Club President Mary Green and Jim Brennan. 14 July 2015 Horseheads Rotary Celebrating 88th On July 15th Horseheads Rotary will be celebrating their 88th Anniversary of their Charter Presentation. Congratulations! Geneseo Rotary Presents “Service Above Self” Scholarships Geneseo Rotary “Service Above Self” Scholarships were presented by Geneseo Rotary President elect Mary Kay Yanik at the June 15th awards ceremony at the Geneseo Central School. Pictured above, left to right: Geneseo Rotary 2015-2016 President Mary Kay Yanik, scholarship recipients Mikayla Walton and Kelly Lynch, and Geneseo Central Middle School/High School Principal Michael Salatel. Page 14 Watkins-Montour Rotary Honors Students Odessa-Montour High School senior Meghan Coates was honored by the Watkins-Montour Rotary Club as its Odessa-Montour Student of the Month for June. Coates was introduced by guidance counselor Holly McNelis, who described the honoree -- the valedictorian at O-M and a participant in school musicals and Lake Country Players stage productions -- as a "kind and compassionate" person. Coates will be attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles in the fall to study acting. Watkins Glen High School senior Kalea Jones was honored by the Watkins-Montour Rotary Club as its WGHS Student of the Month for June. Jones was introduced by teacher Kaz Popovich, who described the honoree as "dedicated to academics" as well as "sincere, hard working and honest" -"overwhelmingly chosen by faculty and staff" for this honor. Jones, also described as "responsible and achieving at a high level," is a member of National Honor Society. She plans to attend Corning Community College and then Keuka College or Cornell in pursuit of a business career. July 2015 Rotary International Charters CorningPainted Post High School Interact Club 15 Page 15 Wellsville Rotarians Hears Story of Labor Camp Survivor The Corning-Painted Post High School Interact Club was officially chartered by Rotary International and the Corning Rotary Club at the Club’s June 18th lunch meeting, held at the Corning American Legion. The Interact Club was formed this past school year through the merger and consolidation of the two long-time Interact Clubs at Corning West and Corning East High Schools. In addition, representatives of the CPPHS Interact Club accepted a Presidential Citation from Rotary District 7120 Governor Scott MacDonnell (pictured below). On the left, Marc Woltag, Wellsville Rotary President 2015-2016 with Walter Orlowski, Labor Camp survivor. The award recognizes the Club for its many accomplishments and contributions to the community during the 2014-2015 school year. Members of the Club participated in numerous volunteer activities including the Wineglass Marathon, Valentines for Vets, advertising for the Red Cross Blood Drive, and raising funds to purchase building materials for a Rotary mission trip to El Salvador. Dr. Geraldine Wolfe, Rotarian Interact Club sponsor, presented the Charter to President Becky Roche, Vice President Rebecca Seip, and Interact Club co-advisors Annette Corbalan and Susan Seip. On May 13th the Wellsville Rotary hosted Walter Orlowski, a survivor of a WW II Labor Camp. His talk entitled "Survival in a Godless Land" is the story of the Orlowski family and their two children. They were among 1.6 million Polish citizens that were forcibly deported by the Soviets in 1940-41. Walter Orlowski and his family were among the fortunate 115,000 prisoners and soldiers, that were allowed to leave the Soviet Union in 1942. Two Club Porch Meeting PDG Glenn Balch, as the District Extension Chair, wanted to bring two clubs together for a porch party picnic. The Rotary Club of Monroe South is the sponsor club for the provisional Rotary Club Rochester Southeast. The purpose was a fellowship evening to share ideas and goals between the two clubs. Much got done amid fun and very tasty food. Photo by Dave Boyer 16 July 2015 Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity The second annual Ribs & Riesling fundraising dinner staged by the Watkins-Montour Rotary Club was held May 29, 2015, at the Fontainebleau Inn in Alpine. The beneficiary of the evening's proceeds was Schuyler County Habitat for Humanity. Dinner was preceded by a Riesling Hour with wine tastings by Lakewood Vineyards, Atwater Estate Vineyards, Chateau LaFayette Reneau and Glenora Wine Cellars. Photo by Liz Fraboni Visions Federal Credit Union was the dinner's presenting sponsor. Co-sponsors included the Great Escape Ice Cream Parlor, the E.C. Cooper insurance firm, and Ergogreen, Inc. ExtravaCANza Winners Announced Page 16 ExtravaCANza (continued): Waterloo Interact high school students used almost 900 cans of food to create their People’s Choice award winning display of a slice of pie, a fork and a cup of milk. It took the teens almost two hours to set up their display. Pictured - Interact members with their People’s Choice Award winning display. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints thanked veterans with their display, “Land of the Free Because of the Brave” judged Best Theme. WATERLOO – Six organizations competed for honors in the first ExtravaCANza competition by Waterloo Rotary during Celebrate Commemorate weekend, but the real winner was the Seneca Cayuga Action Agency’s local food pantry. Waterloo Rotarian and Past District Governor Ellen Hughes, chair of the event, announced that 2,400 pounds of food and $111.10 were donated to the local food pantry following the competition. Teams used 1,726 boxes and cans of food, plus several pounds of potatoes to create their displays at the Waterloo Community Center. Visitors could purchase tickets to vote for their favorite. “I am very, very grateful for the groups and Rotarians who participated in this event,” Hughes said, adding that she plans to make it an annual event. She said she borrowed the idea for the competition from a similar activity she saw at Penn Yan Rotary when she was District Governor. (continued) Pictured: The display by the Mormon Church was chosen as Best Theme Waterloo Rotary sponsors a variety of activities throughout the year to raise funds and support community projects. The club meets every Monday at 6:30 PM at the Holiday Inn. July 2015 Rotary Clubs Host Exchange Students Watkins-Montour Rotary, along with the Corning, Elmira, Elmira Heights, Chemung Sunrise, and Horseheads Rotary Clubs, recently hosted 16 Youth Exchange students from District 7120. While the students stayed at Watkins Glen High School the weekend of June 11-14, they enjoyed activities in Elmira and Corning, as well as Watkins Glen. 17 Page 17 Hornell Rotary’s Blood Screening Project The Hornell Rotary club began the month of June volunteering with its partners at St. James Hospital for the annual blood screening project. This was the 13th year that Hornell Rotary had worked with the St. James lab team and was well over the 30th year that the club sponsored the blood screening project. On Friday, June 12th, the international students visited Corning Museum of Glass and the Rockwell Museum, plus shopping on Market Street, and enjoyed an evening outdoors at Harris Hill. Pictured above, left to right: Mark Davidson, Ann Fitzpatrick, John Bartell, Nancy Bartell, Pat & Bob Gaffney at the registration desk sign-in area. On Saturday, June 13th, the students were treated to a ride on Captain Bill’s Stroller IV on Seneca Lake, Thunder Road Tours at Watkins Glen International, a picnic at Watkins Glen State Park, and the Montour Falls Fireman's Festival Parade. Sunday, June 14th, featured a farewell picnic at the Big Flats American Legion. Students represented countries including Japan, Thailand, India, Australia, Switzerland, France, Germany, Hungary, Spain, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Brazil, Belgium, Finland, and Netherlands. Rotary District 7120 schedules monthly get-togethers for the Youth Exchange students in the district. The June weekend is emotional for the students, as it is the final time they are together as a group before heading back to their home countries after a full year in the U.S. There were 15 Hornell Rotarians and volunteers working the 4 hour project. Nearly 230 people had pre-registered or walked in for the service. Lines were very short and there was almost no waiting time to get served. This is a tribute and compliment to the Hornell Rotarians and St. James staff that planned the project. Thank you to all! Wildwood Alternative Education Award Hornell Rotary presented the Wildwood Alternative Education Award to Shelby Howell, from Hornell, for academic excellence. July 2015 House with Heart and Corning Rotary The members of the Corning Rotary International Committee are most grateful to the Rotary Clubs and individual members who have contributed to the fund to help provide temporary shelter and relief for the residents of House with Heart (formerly known as Ghar Sita Mutu) in Nepal who were forced out into wet, crowded tents by the catastrophic earthquakes of April and May. In particular, we would like to recognize Belmont, Bloomfield, Brockport, Canandaigua, Lyons, Perry, Red Creek, Rochester, Seneca Falls, Victor Farmington, Wayland, and Waterloo Rotary Clubs, and District 7120, who between them have contributed $6,926; in addition, $3,000 was contributed by the Corning Club. Another $1,575 was contributed by individuals from Corning and throughout the district, making a grand total of $11,501 to date. Corning Rotary has had a significant history with House with Heart since a Thursday in 2009. On that day Colleen Boland, Chair of the House with Heart board, made a presentation to our Club about Beverly Bronson, the founder, who came across two small children in 2001. Krishna and Babu aged five and two were huddled in front of a tin hut after being abandoned by their mother. Since that time, House with Heart has built a facility that houses the children’s home and an education and skills training center, and continues to expand its outreach every year under the leadership of Beverly who serves as president and CEO of the organization. 18 Page 18 Also provided was an earthquake proof safe store room. This store room was the only undamaged building at House with Heart following the earthquakes and aftershocks of 2015. In October, 2012, we heard that the House had suffered from a severe infestation of bed bugs, and all of the 27 wooden bed frames and mattresses needed replacement. Corning Rotary sent a check for $3,500, which was sufficient to cover the replacement costs. In 2014, a group of Rotarians from Corning traveled to Kathmandu, and visited House with Heart, meeting the children and managers. They were impressed and moved by what they saw. In October 2014, we sent $1,100 for the purchase of two computers and desks that the older children could use for school work. Since 2001, Corning Rotary has organized an International Dinner which recognizes the many people who have come to live in our neighborhood from other countries. Through this event, we have raised over $160,000 for charitable work throughout the world. Thanks to the Rotary Foundation and our District Grants Programs, we have multiplied that sum many times for many projects. We are most grateful to have such support. Our International Committee had been discussing ways to help House with Heart, when news reached us that the Orphanage had been struck by armed robbers, who had made off with money, cameras, mobile phones, and computers. Through Beverly Bronson, and after several false starts, contact was made with Rotarian Shyam Sundar Dubhanel, President of the Rotary Club of Bhaktapur, and a matching grant project, finally totaling $13,998, was approved in 2011 by The Rotary Foundation; $4,000 of this was funded by Corning Rotary. This grant funded a new computer and upgraded security measures, including an extensive CCTV security system, alarms, and physical improvements such as a raised wall topped by concertina wire around the orphanage. Going back to school For more information about House with Heart, go to: http://www.housewithheart.org and https://www.facebook.com/GharSitaMutu. 19 July 2015 Canandaigua Rotary Club Honors 6 at its 4-Way Test Awards Ceremony Page 19 RYLA Attendee Gives Presentation At Gananda Rotary By Jack Kellogg At a recent meeting of the Canandaigua Rotary Club six individuals were honored at its 4-Way Test Awards Ceremony. Student of the Year went to Grant Emerson for his achievements at Boys State, National Honor Society, Youth Court, Student Body representative to the Board of Education, participating on three athletic teams, to mention a few, while keeping respectable grades. Rookie Rotarian of the Year went to Kathi Nevin for her participation on many local boards and committees, served as B.I.D. Director, and took over the secretary position in Rotary. Vocation Award went to Sue Underhill for her undertaking the Canandaigua Comfort Care Home project, which made her chief of redesigning the home and all the little problems that come with renovations. Volunteer Award went to Carla DeMecco for her work at the Granger Homestead, Congregational Church, serving at the Kleaners Kitchen, MS Walks, and the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes. Non-Rotarian of the Year went to Denise Chaapel for her many contributions to draw people to downtown Main St, Athena nominee, many years as board member at B.I.D. and now co-manager. Rotarian of the Year went to Marty Potter for always helping out with attendance, at the Ziti Dinner, various events, filled in as Club Treasurer, and has served on other local boards. Justine Rooney was selected by the Gananda Rotary to attend RYLA this year at RIT. Justine gave a presentation on what he had learned at RYLA. He felt it was a wonderful opportunity and enjoyed the magic by DG Gormont and the Knife Juggling by one of the advisors. He is sure to spread the word to the Junior class members of his experience and recommend a student for next year. Justine Rooney will be a senior this coming year at Gananda High School and is the son of Christine & Kevin Rooney. Pictured is Gananda Rotary President Elisa Friedl, Justine and Kevin Rooney, Past President. Old Timers Night at the Stadium Pictured below with their Awards are Carla DeMecco, Sue Underhill, Denise Chaapel, Kathi Nevin, and Marty Potter, and Rotarians Janet Tenreiro and Donna Miller; back row are Barb Fuge and Bob Palumbo. (From left to right) Rotarian Tom Weidemann (Elmira), Jonas Recker (Germany), Sakura Futatsugi (Japan), Maria Carlsson (Sweden), photo by Nancy Loughlin (Watkins-Montour). The Yankees won; Tom had a ballpark frank; students saw "Lion King" in the afternoon; every one had a great time!! 20 July 2015 Bath-Haverling Interact Club Receives District Governor’s Citation Page 20 Little Free Libraries Have Come to Seneca County By Elaine Tears At a recent meeting of the Bath-Haverling Interact Club, the club received a District Governor’s Citation in recognition of its outstanding service for the 20142015 school year. The certificate was signed by Rotary District 7120 Governor, Scott MacDonell. Perhaps you’ve spotted them popping up in northern Seneca County. Waterloo Rotary has been installing Little Free Libraries in remote locations to encourage people to discover the joy of reading. Photo by Cari Scott, Interact Advisor Proudly displaying the citation is Colin Gilbert, 2014 -2015 Interact President, and Colton Green, newly elected 20152016 Interact President. The local students were also recently recognized by the Bath Rotary Club at one of its May luncheon meetings for the approximately twenty projects and events in which they had participated throughout the year. These included: a water station at the Wineglass Marathon, the Crop Walk, a Halloween Party at Vernon E. Wightman School, a Rotary International video contest, leaf raking for senior citizens, Coats for Kids, paracord bracelets and Christmas cards for members of the military, Spirit of Christmas and Easter Egg Hunt in Pulteney Park, the Dormann Library Christmas Party, a second pallet of books for Books of the World, the school’s recycling project, the Caring Hearts and Minds of Pro Action Project, the Hope Project, the Net Shelter Project, the school’s spring cleanup, a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, the Bath Rotary Club’s coffee break fundraiser at the Campbell Rest Area, and the local tourist booth. Little Free Library at Fayette Town Office. People are invited to “take a book, leave a book.” “As a past president of the Waterloo Library and Historical Society and a life-long lover of reading, I know how important books are to the people,” Rotary Club President Coreen Lowry explained. “But because this is a rural area, many people can’t get to the library. When I learned about Little Free Libraries, I realized they could be the solution to the problem.” So, for her project this year, Lowry challenged club members to help construct and sponsor at least four Little Free Libraries. But Rotary and its partners surpassed that goal, creating six Little Free Libraries the first year. Little Free Libraries, with the motto “Take a Book, Return a Book,” are wooden boxes that are filled with books that people can take home, and in return drop off a book to share. They were the brainchild of Todd Bol of Hudson, Wisconsin, who in 2009 built a model of a one-room schoolhouse as a tribute to his mother, a former schoolteacher who loved reading. He filled it with books and put it on a post in his front yard. (continued on page 21) July 2015 Little Free Libraries (continued): His neighbors and friends loved it. He built several more and gave them away. Each one had a sign that said, “Free Books” in keeping with the program’s mission “to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide.” By January 2014, the number of registered Little Free Libraries in the world was conservatively estimated at nearly 15,000. Little Free Libraries have appeared on military bases, in Japan, Costa Rica, Iceland, Australia, and throughout Europe, Africa and South America. There is a website, www.littlefreelibrary.org and thousands of volunteers who keep the Little Free Libraries going. Waterloo’s Little Free Libraries will be registered officially with the Little Free Library program, Lowry said. 21 Page 21 Waterloo Rotarians also built, funded and are maintaining libraries. Currently, Little Free Libraries are at the Waterloo Community Center, Fayette Town buildings, and Junius fire department with three more locations to be announced. Lowry said the Rotarians don't want Little Free Libraries to replace our Waterloo Library, just give more opportunities to access books to those who can't make it to the library. The Waterloo library is a wealth of knowledge that provides books, magazine, newspapers, computer access, adult and children's programming, history and so much more, she added. Lowry said she chose to make literacy the focal point of her year in office because reading is very personal to her. “I have a family member that has a reading disability and he struggled all through school and I don't think he realized it, but he was my hero the day he graduated because I knew what it took for him to do so. “ She said the goal of the program is to put as many books in to people’s hands as possible. Studies show that children who are read to at an early age have an easier time in school, so Rotary wants to provide the children in our community that opportunity, Lowry explained. Members of Girl Scout Troop 403045 created three Little Free Libraries, which they presented to Rotary at a recent meeting. Left to right, ,Amelia Burm, Abigail Burm, Candance House, Gabby Durkin sitting on a Little Free Library bench made from a recycled toy box. To create the Little Free Libraries and stock them, Rotary forged partnerships with the Waterloo Library, which helps provide books and stores them until needed, Girl Scouts of Troop 403045 led by Tina House and Vickie Burm who built three, the Boy Scouts of Troop 74 who are helping to put them up and the individual organizations that are allowing Rotary to place them on their land. webstergarlicfestival.com July 2015 22 Page 22 District Golf Tournament Dear Golfers, The District 7120 Scramble Golf Tournament will be held at Island Oaks Course at the Lima Country Club on Friday, September 4, 2015, with registration at 12:00 noon and tee off at 1:00 pm. The cost is $80.00 per person and includes golf, cart, hot dog lunch and dinner. We will have several prizes. New this year will be on-line registration. To register, please click on this link: http:// bit.ly/7120-Golf2015. Contact Jane Mark or Liz Dean for entry forms. NOTE: Each club is requested to donate a raffle item valued at $25.00 and please bring the raffle item with you on the day of the tournament. NO TIME TO SHOP? You may send your $25.00 check, made payable to: District 7120 Golf Tournament, to Gary Reilly, 819 Moseley Road, Fairport, New York 14450, no later than August 21, 2015 and he will do the shopping for your Club. We had a great time last year so we encourage you to join us for this fun-filled afternoon of golf and fellowship! Please get your teams together and see you on Friday, September 4th. Gary Reilly and Scott Healy Co-Chairs Check the District Calendar For new events Support your neighboring Rotary Clubs http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50098/Events/Calendar July 2015 23 Page 23 24 July 2015 Page 24 Upcoming DISTRICT Events Upcoming CLUB Events http://www.rotary7120.org/DistrictActivities.cfm http://www.rotary7120.org/DistrictActivities.cfm July 2015 August 2015 July 29 - Foundation Area Director Training, Geneseo. August 2015 August TBA - Youth Exchange Welcome Home Dinner (Returning Outbounds) August 1 - District Rotary Red Wing Day at Frontier Field, Rochester August 4 - District Rotary Foundation Meeting August 8 - Governor’s Advisory Council Meeting – Peppermints, Avon August 29-30 - Youth Exchange Inbound Orientation, Clifton Springs YMCA, Clifton Springs August 18 - Prattsburgh Rotary's golf tournament - Majestic Hills Golf Course. August 23 - Spencerport Rotary Pancake Breakfast at Ledgedale Airport in Brockport. Flyin, Walk-in, Drive-in. 8 AM to Noon. August 24 - 21st Annual Wayland Rotary Club Golf Tournament - Woodlynn Hills Golf Course Noon registration. August 24 - Greece Rotary Charity Golf Tournament, Ridgemont Country Club, 3717 West Ridge Rd., Rochester, NY. 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM September 2015 September 12 & 13 - Webster Garlic Festival at Webster Firemen’s Field - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Fall TBA - Secretary Training Workshop(s) September 2015 September 4 - District Golf Tournament – Lima Country Club September 8-13 - Governor Training and Zone Institute – Detroit, MI September 19 - Literacy Seminar(s) September 19 - One Rotary Summit (Membership, Public Image, Club Extension), Dansville September 26 - One Rotary Summit (Membership, Public Image, Club Extension), Fairport Upcoming CLUB Events http://www.rotary7120.org/DistrictActivities.cfm July 2015 July 20th - Camp STAR Golf Tournament - at the Bath Country Club; Sign in at 11:00 AM, Shotgun at 12:00 PM. Additional information? [email protected] 607-737-3724 July 27th - Honeoye Lake Rotary Club Golf Tournament, 10:00 AM shotgun start - Island Oaks Course at Lima Country Club. The Hidden Gavel The 2014-2015 search for the hidden gavel has come to the end. The winner of the search in the June Grapevine was Karen Parkhurst. The gavel was hidden on page 15 - in the picture of Frontier Field. And standing on the mound was non other that PDG Eric Parker. Correction In the new District Directory it states that Penn Yan Rotary meets at Camp Cory. That is only the case on September 1, 2015 for the Governor's official visit. The remainder of the year Penn Yan Rotary will continue to meet on Tuesdays at Top of the Lake Restaurant, 301 Lake Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 at 12:05 pm. “ District 7120 Attendance Report - May 2015 ” Club Div. 07/1/14 5/31/15 Net Percent Attendance 6 68 Page 25 Div. 7/1/14 5/31/15 Net Percent Attendance Lyons G 18 15 -3 68.67 15 16 1 Club F 50 56 Bath F 35 35 0 100 Mount Morris G Belmont G 20 19 -1 98 Monroe South G Bloomfield G 24 27 3 70 Naples F 37 42 5 52.38 Brighton F 33 No Report Newark E 99 99 0 72.51 Brockport G Nunda G 10 8 -2 87 Caledonia-Mumford G 11 9 -2 74.73 Ontario-Walworth F 28 27 -1 71 Canandaigua D 127 127 0 68.5 Palmyra-Macedon F 38 No Report Canisteo G Penfield F 29 28 -1 76 Chemung Sunrise F 31 No Report 13 No Report Clifton Springs F 52 47 Clyde G Corning D Dansville F 36 40 4 77.27 Dundee F 31 26 -5 69 East Rochester G 23 21 -2 Elmira E 56 47 -9 Elmira Heights F 28 25 -3 Fairport E Friendship G 14 14 0 Gananda G 15 15 0 Gates-Chili G 13 11 -2 Geneseo F Geneva E 62 64 2 77 Gorham G 13 14 1 55.4 Greece E 81 No Report Hammondsport G 11 Hilton G No Report Honeoye Lake G 22 21 -1 67 Honeoye Falls-Mendon F 35 32 -3 Hornell G 20 17 -3 Horseheads G 18 16 Irondequoit F 34 Lima G 10 Livonia F Avon No Report No Report No Report Penfield-Webster G 88 Penn Yan F 9 78 Perry E 64 63 -1 100 116 47 Pittsford E 56 52 -4 69.23 Prattsburgh G 13 12 -1 70.83 Red Creek G 15 15 0 75 49 Red Jacket G 26 22 -4 94 48.89 Rochester B 341 348 7 49 69 Rochester A. M. G No Report 78.9 Rochester Deaf G No Report Rochester Latino F -1 42 Rochester NW G -5 55 85 91 No Report 21 20 14 86 Rush-Henrietta F 34 33 -1 82.4 Scottsville G 12 10 -2 74.10 Seneca Falls E Sodus G 27 Spencerport F 29 Victor-Farmington G Waterloo F 27 Watkins-Montour E 53 89.58 Wayland G 55 Webster G -2 69 Wellsville 32 -2 65 7 -3 57 No Report 35 90 55 70 23 -4 78 28 -1 100 31 4 70.58 51 -2 71 16 17 1 85 23 No Report G 24 26 2 77 Williamson G 8 6 -2 84 Wolcott G 18 18 0 69 No Report 75 Marc Kreuser - Attendance Newark, NY 14513 Tel: (315) 331-3662 - Email - [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Howard Selleck, Box 148, Prattsburgh, NY 14873 Tel. 607-522-3229 - Email - [email protected]