Next Meeting
When............ February
10, 2009, at noon
Where.......... The
Franklin Hotel
Program...... F.X Matt Brewing Company — Nick
Matt
Coming Events
Feb 13.......... RRC Board Meeting, noon at The
Savoy
Feb 17.......... Simon Kristensen, Rotary
Exchange Student
Mar 03......... Delta Lake State Parks,
Laura Tully
Mar 07......... RFA Academy of Sciences
Science Fair
Mar 10......... Mohawk Valley Heritage
Corridor, Tracy Montoni
Mar 13-14... PETS (President Elect Training
Seminar)
Mar 17......... Technology Challenges in
Cyber Space — Dr. Kamal Jabbour (AFRL)
Mar 24......... Mr. Gillison, DFAS Director
Apr 04.......... Rotary Leadership
Institute at BOCES
Apr 07.......... Syracuse Symphony, Daniel
Hege, Conductor
Apr 18.......... District Assembly
Dec 04......... Rome Rotary’s 90th
Anniversary Celebration at The Beeches (PDG Mike Occhipinti)
Attendance: Total Membership: 101. Absent
or [Excused or Exempt]: Adamo, Bauer, Bird, [Boguhn], Burch, Burns, Cantor, Carey, Carnevale,
Casadei, Conway, Coon, Corbett, Dailey, [DiPerna], [Donovan], Faldzinski,
Fariello, Fusco, Geller, Glasso, Gray, Hairston, Henry, Herrmann V,
[Kryczkowski], Lockwood, Mammolito, Martin, Mattacola, Mattson, Mercurio,
Miller, Mitchell, Moore, Neiley C, Neiley N, O'Hair, Pabon, Panara, [Pfendler],
Puma, Ramineni, Ramos, Recco, Riley, Rouillier, Schonewetter Do, Simons J,
Simons K, Smith, Speicher, Swinney, Taylor, Toukatly, Tracy, Trela, Tuthill K,
Versace, Vescio, Weber, Winberg, Wolf, [Zaleski].
Guests and Visiting Rotarians: Guests:
Speaker Tony Darcangelo. Rotarians: none
After-Work Meeting 1/29/09: Rome Rotarians: Adamo, Coon, Corbett, Glasso, Graves, Hermann
WR, Kahler R, Mercurio, Neiley C, Neiley N, Ramos, Schonewetter De,
Schonewetter Do, Townsend, Trela, Tuthill K, Tuthill W.
50/50: Cheryl Matt won the
50/50 but drew the Queen of Diamonds. Barbara Evans won the book The Rome
Haul. Dave Kobernuss won PP Dennis’s fabulous prize for reading his
newsletter, a Rotary money clip with an attached pocket knife.
Make-ups: Speicher (Tempe, AZ
RC 1/28); Neiley C, Neiley N (Youth Exchange 1/2, 1/15, 1/17); Graves (R Reader
1/26); Glasso (Autism Walk 1/29); Cantor, Herrmann WR, Nolan, Schonewetter De
(RMH 1/21); Bahr, Butters, Cantor, Carey, Cole, Coon, Corbett, DeSimone, Evans,
Fusco, Kobernuss, Mercurio, Occhipinti, Packer, Panara, Schonewetter De,
Schonewetter Do, Simons J, Swinney, Till, Townsend, Tuthill K, Tuthill W,
Versace, Winberg (FDR Dinner 1/30); Kahler J (Library Community Forum 2/2);
Packer (R Reader 1/29); Latimer (R Reader 1/28 & Armory 1/27); Mooney (Red
Cross 1/30); Butters, Latimer (Army Sendoff 1/29).
Happy Birthday in February to: Donna Burch (11);
Ron Cantor (20); Jackie Corbett (14); Dick Kahler (10); Dave Kobernuss (16);
Jon O’Hair (2); Herb Skogland (25); Karin Tuthill (25); and Phil Vescio (25).
Anniversaries of Rotary Membership
in February: Nathan Boguhn (2004); Jim
Donovan (2001); Joel Gray (1990); Dick Kahler (1980); Rosellen Mattson (2005);
Joe Riley (2008); Clark Speicher (2005); and Bill Wolf (2006).
Quote of the Week: "Freedom must be continuously guarded as
something more priceless than life itself. " — Ezra Taft Benson.
Rotary News
World Understanding Month — February is designated World Understanding
Month on the Rotary calendar. The month also includes the anniversary of the
first meeting of Rotary, held on 23 February 1905, now designated World Understanding
and Peace Day.
The RI Board asks all Rotary clubs to
observe World Understanding Month by planning programs for their weekly
meetings and undertaking special activities to emphasize “understanding and
goodwill as essential for world peace.”
In February, many clubs arrange for
international speakers, invite Youth Exchange students and international
scholars from schools and universities to club meetings, plan programs featuring
former Group Study Exchange team members, arrange discussions on global issues,
present entertainment with an international cultural or artistic theme, or plan
other programs with an international emphasis.
Many clubs take the opportunity to launch an
international service activity or make contact with a Rotary club in another
country. February is also a good time to initiate a Rotary Friendship Exchange
or encourage support for Rotary Foundation programs.
World Understanding Month is a chance for
every club to promote Rotary’s continued quest for goodwill, peace, and understanding
among people of the world.
(Rotary ABC’s, RI 2006, p. 11))
Announcements
·
PP Greg Mattacola is looking for six or seven
Rotarians to help with the “Legends of the Diamonds Dinner” held each spring at
the Beeches in conjunction with the Lion’s and Kiwanis Clubs. This is a
fundraising event with the proceeds split three ways. It is a unique and very
nice evening. A famous baseball player from the past is the keynote speaker,
and there are lots of extras and perks for those who attend. Rome Rotary’s
participation over the last couple years has weakened. In order to continue
with this event, we need to step to the plate (no pun intended) and do our
share. If we do not have at least six to seven members interested in serving on
the committee, the club will stop participating. Please contact PP Greg.
·
Rotary Leadership Institute will be offered this
spring on 4 Apr at BOCES. The content of this program is useful for life in
general and is not limited to those who aspire to leadership roles in Rotary.
Those who have attended report that it is well worth your effort. Club pays
tuition. See PP Dennis or President Ron.
·
The Rome Academy of Sciences will hold their
annual Science Fair at RFA on 7 March. Judges are needed. You need not be a
scientist, and instruction is given on what to expect. Lunch is provided.
Contact Harry Winberg at 339-2175, Keith Butters at 336-5437, or Dave Kobernuss
at 336-2808.
Polio Program Dinner
Speaker Jeff
Urbin, PHF Recipient Bruce Fraser, DG Larry, PDG Mike, and President Ron
Last
Friday Rome Rotary hosted a dinner for the Polio Plus Program with Jeff Urban
from the FDR Library as the keynote speaker. Many from the District, including
DG Larry Calabrese attended, as well as a number of members from Rome Rotary.
Today PDG Mike Occhipinti, District Polio Plus Chair, thanked the committee
again for their assistance. President Ron has information and brochures for
those who may have missed the event and would like to see them. Bruce Fraser,
an honoree at the event, sent a check for $25 to be donated to the Polio Plus
program. It was a wonderful evening, one we hope to repeat next year.
Canalfest Proceeds Contributions
Dave
Kobernuss thought it would be a good idea to publish the list of Board-approved
contributions that have been and will be made with the proceeds from Canalfest
’08. The total proceeds of the event were $20,984. This is the Club’s
largest fundraiser and is a tribute to the hard work of all of the
participating members of the Rome Rotary Club.
JROTC Scholarships............................. $3,000
Sheriff's Mounted Patrol............................ $500
Bikes for Kids........................................... $1,000
Rotary Kids' Xmas Party......................... $5,000
Student Scholarships............................. $2,000
Honor America Days.............................. $1,000
Rome Academy of Science
Science Fair $750
Civil Air Patrol........................................... $1,000
"Back To Basics"
at Gansevoort School $200
Red Cross................................................... $500
Rescue Mission.......................................... $500
Salvation Army............................................. $500
Weed & Seed.............................................. $500
Lucy's House............................................... $500
Rome Rotary Board
Discretionary Fund $2,034
Canalfest Reserve addition.................. $2,000
Total........................................................ $20,984
Program
Tony Darcangelo,
Rome 6th Ward Councilor
Tony
represents the sixth ward of Rome, which covers a large area of Rome including
places as far apart as the Deaf School and Pennystreet Road.
Tony began his talk expressing thanks to Rome
Rotary, as the “real servants.” He specifically mentioned Rome Rotary Canalfest and commented on how this service
to the community is growing and prospering and has benefited Rome.
He discussed three issues affecting our community.
The first is water & sewer. “Economic development will follow water and
sewer lines.” He is working to expand these services. The second issue is “air
space” and the associated noise. Our community is close to the airport, and we
depend on the associated commercial enterprises for our economy. “The air space
needs to be protected. That is our business.” The third issue he chose to
discuss was snowmobiles, and the goal to co-exist with them. He noted that
these recreational sports enthusiasts come from all over the northeast and
beyond to use our excellent trails, and they spend lots of money in our
community on goods and services. He mentioned that most are also good stewards
of the land. He believes it is our economic interest to work out areas of
difference.
He finished by again praising Rome Rotary and
individual Rotarians for the way we make a difference. “Thank you” Tony for
joining us today and keeping us informed on the issues affecting our community.
Cindy Roubian, Editor
PP Dennis
Schonewetter, Technical Editor
