Next Meeting

When............ May 26, 2009 at 12 noon

Where.......... The Franklin Hotel

Program...... Memorial Meeting, President Ron Townsend

Coming Events

Jun 01.......... District 7150 Literacy Golf Tournament in Syracuse (See President Ron)

Jun 02.......... Rotary Student Scholarship

Jun 09.......... Roses for the Living, Beeches, 5:30 PM (This will be our Tuesday meeting. There will be a “Roundtable” meeting at noon at the Franklin for visiting Rotarians and Rome Rotarians who cannot attend the RFTL)

Jun 16.......... Healthcare Professional of the Year

Jun 23.......... USAF Computer Technology — Dr. Richard Linderman (AFRL)

Jun 30.......... Past President’s Day & Changing of the Guard

Jul 31-Aug 2 Canalfest

Aug 11......... DG Fred Cholet’s Official Visit

Sep 25–27.... Annual District Conference at the Desmond Hotel in Albany

Oct 24.......... International Student Day, Dr. Cantor

Dec 04......... Rome Rotary’s 90^th Anniversary Celebration at The Beeches (PDG Mike Occhipinti)

Attendance: Total Membership: 100. Absent or [Excused or Exempt]: Bauer, Bird, Bottini, Burch, Burns, Carey, Carnevale, Casadei, Conway, Coon, Corbett, [DiPerna], Evans, Faldzinski, Fariello, Fusco, Geller, Glasso, Graves, Gray, Hairston, Henry, Kobernuss, [Kryczkowski], Martin, Mattacola, Mattson, McMahon, [Mercurio], Miller, Mitchell, Mooney, Moore, Neiley C, Neiley N, Nolan, O'Hair, [Pabon], Panara, [Pfendler], Puma, Ramineni, Ramos, Rapke, Reames, Recco, Riley, Rouillier, Schonewetter Do, Simons K, Skogland, Smith, Speicher, Summers, Taylor, Till, Toukatly, Trela, Versace, Vescio, Weber, Winberg, Wolf, [Zaleski].

Guests and Visiting Rotarians: Guests: Joyce Midlam (Tuthill); Candy Fay (Dailey); Rev. Sam Pendergrast (S Waters); Lisa Stewart (Guest of Honor); Mark Stewart, Marissa Stewart, Ann Pangbourne, Joan Voce, Mona Rice, and Nancy Hinge (guests of Honoree and Rotarian Jeff Simons).

After-Work Meeting 5/14/09: Rotarians: Corbett, Mooney, Schonewetter De, Schonewetter Do, Townsend, Trela, Tuthill K, and Tuthill W. Guest: Lou Marucci (Schonewetter).

50/50: Dee Mammolito won and took the cash. She plans to donate it to her library project. You have to play to win!

Make-ups: Corbett (Twigs 5/7); Mattacola (RMHF 5/6, RMH 5/6, Canalfest 5/11); Tuthill K, Tuthill W (ADK Mt Club 5/13); Tuthill K (R Reader 5/14); Mattacola (RACC 5/18, LODD 5/19); DeSimone (Relay for Life 5/12); Herrmann V, Burch, and DeSimone (Camden Relay for Life 5/16); Latimer (TWIGS 5/18); Waters S (Jefferson Dinner 5/2, Rome College Foundation 5/11, & Ava Dorfman Power Brunch 5/8); Packer (R Reader 5/11); Foreman (R Reader 5/14); and Butters (R Reader 5/18); Carnevale, Evans, Foreman, Rapke, Skogland (Healthcare Professional 5/18); Graves, Herrmann WR, Kobernuss, Latimer, Occhipinti, Packer, Schonewetter De, Schonewetter Do, Townsend, Tuthill, Tuthill, Versace (District Assembly 5/16).

Happy Birthday in May to: Devon Coon (14); Dan Faldzinski (3); Bob Gilchriest (14); Weezie Glasso (21); Bruce Hairston (2); Steve Mitchell (19); Ryan Moore (8); Sam Pabon (14); Kevin Simons (9); Phil Trela (5); and John Weber (30).

Anniversaries of Rome Rotary Membership in May: Pat DeMatteo (1995); Joe Griffo (1992); Linda Henry (2007); Dave Nolan (2005); Rich Smith (2008); John Toukatly (1982); Bob Trowell (1948); Rock Versace (1990); Phil Vescio (2002); John Weber (2007); and Harry Winberg (1976).

Quote of the Week: "The price of peace is righteousness. Men and nations may loudly proclaim, 'Peace, peace,' but there shall be no peace until individuals nurture in their souls those principles of personal purity, integrity, and character which foster the development of peace. Peace cannot be imposed. It must come from the lives and hearts of men. There is no other way." — Ezra Taft Benson.

Rotary Information

Every Rotarian an Example to Youth — In 1949, the RI Board adopted the slogan “Every Rotarian an Example to Youth” as an expression of commitment to children and youth in each community in which Rotary clubs exist. Serving young people has long been an important part of the Rotary program.

Youth service projects take many forms around the world. Rotarians sponsor Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, athletic teams, centers for disabled children, school safety patrols, summer camps, recreations areas, safe driving clinics, county fairs, child care centers, and children’s hospitals. Many clubs provide vocational counseling, establish youth employment programs, and promote use of The Four-Way Test. Increasingly, drug or alcohol abuse prevention and HIV/AIDS awareness projects are being supported by Rotarians.

In every instance, Rotarians have an opportunity to be role models for the young people of their community. One learns to serve by observing others. As our youth grow to become adult leaders, it is hoped each will achieve that same desire and spirit to serve future generations.

The slogan accepted over 50 years ago is just as vital today.

[Rotary ABC’s, RI 2006, p.24]

Congratulations!

Rome Rotarian Michael Geller just won his election to be on the School Board of the Whitesboro Central School District. “Way to go” Michael! Another busy Rotarian serving their community as so many Rotarians do!

Announcements and Events

· Roses for the Living will honor the Sears family of Rome at a dinner held at the Beeches on Tuesday 9 Jun. Cost is $25 per person. Social hour at 5:30. Dinner at 6:30. The Sears family has made significant contributions to this community over many years. Come and help us honor them. For tickets see Bob Herrmann. This will be our Rotary meeting for that date.

· Secretary Dennis offers a reminder about dues for the coming year, 2009–10. Members paying dues on or before 16 June receive a discount. The RRC will match the first $100 of any new Rotary Foundation sustaining member. (See Dennis for dues. See Bill Tuthill for information on the Rotary Foundation.)

· Orders will be taken for Rotary shirts, sweatshirts, and caps through the end of May and will be here by the end of June. Short sleeve golf shirt: navy blue, white, or light yellow, $20 each ($22 for largest sizes); Long-sleeved hooded sweatshirts: navy blue or daffodil yellow, $25 each ($27 for largest sizes); Rotary “baseball” caps: navy blue with gold embroidery or white with pink embroidery, $10 each. Payment due on delivery. Contact Virginia Herrmann on Tuesday or email to virginia@twcny.rr.com.

· For the last two months Donna Burch has been collecting supplies to send to the troops. Food, snacks, candy, paper, pens, pencils, stuffed animals, toiletries, and other items are being sent. Sixteen boxes have already been mailed. There is still a need to pack and send about 15–20 more boxes. Anyone willing to help can call Donna at 337-2068 or email to dburch@adirondackbank.com.

· The District 7150 annual conference has been announced and will be held at the Desmond Hotel in Albany on 25–27 Sep. DGE Chalot informed is that it will be “a little Rotary and a lot of fun.” Cost is $495 per couple for the three days for the three days of food, entertainment, and accommodations. The registration fee of $75 is reduced to $50 for Rotarians making a reservation before 30 June.
http://www.rotarydistrict7150.org/conference.htm.

· The 6th Annual Rome Free Academy Air Force Junior ROTC Awards Night will be held Thursday 21 May at 6 PM the RFA large auditorium. All Rotary members are cordially invited. A small reception will follow in the large cafeteria at approximately 8:30 PM.

Community Events

Our community offers many worthwhile events. On the menu for the next few weeks are the Oneida Civic Chorale performance, an Italian Buffet at the Savoy to benefit Cancer’s Relay for Life, The Rome Academy of Science annual dinner at which PP Harry Winberg’s son will be the speaker, and an evening at the Capital Theater to benefit Rome Rescue Mission. Flyers for these events are attached at the end of this newsletter, and we invite you to review them and take advantage of these fine programs. Members of our own Rome Rotary are directly or indirectly involved in these events. Enjoy!!!

Program

Teacher of the Year Lisa Stewart

Today Rome Rotary honored Lisa Stewart, an occupational therapist teacher who serves the Rome School System primarily at Denti Elementary School, and also as one of a team of six members of the school staff providing occupational therapy services to all the Rome schools.

Lisa was joined today by her family, friends, and colleagues, including the fellow educators who nominated her for this recognition. She was described as exemplifying what a teacher should be: flexible, persevering, diligent, a gifted and valuable professional. Her principle commended Lisa for being a “learner” herself and for adding to her own knowledge, as well as sharing her expertise with others. Her support of children, teachers, and parents was emphasized. Superintendent (and Rome Rotarian) Jeff Simons noted that she works with the “most vulnerable students” and spoke of the critical teaching role of an occupational therapist.

Lisa’s special project is working with children who have sensory processing disorders. Sensory processing relates to the way a child perceives and utilizes what is “seen, heard, spoken, felt, smelled, and sometimes even tasted.” Lisa’s is a duel roll of enabling these students to learn by helping them to function effectively in their environment and then helping teachers to understand how these disorders affect the child’s ability to process information.

Rome Rotary presented Lisa with a $500 check to be used in her work. We are proud to have dedicated teachers like Lisa in our schools. Congratulations!

Cindy Roubian, Editor

PP Dennis Schonewetter, Technical Editor

Rotary International Theme for 2009–10

Rome Rotary Club

Post Office Box 655 • Rome • New York 13442-0655

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Rome Academy of Sciences

Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents 1966

43^rd Annual Dinner Banquet

Thursday, May 21, 2009

The Beeches Restaurant, Rome, NY

Steven E. Winberg

Vice President, CONSOL Energy, Inc.

Research & Development Coal Conversion & Power

"The Other Inconvenient Truth"

Steven E. Winberg has had 30 years experience in the energy industry, ranging from power generation equipment and installation, to use of innovative fuels. Steven represented the gas industry on EPA’s Acid Rain Advisory Committee and participated in various rulemaking initiatives involving end-use of natural gas. He also holds two patents related to NOx emissions reduction using coal and natural gas.

The US Government is making critical decisions on energy and the environment that will effect how we live, what we pay, and perhaps most importantly, how our children will live and what they will pay.

This lecture will begin with some basics on greenhouse emissions and their impact on global climate change. Steve will discuss the growing global energy consumption and the impact that it has on the environment, the US economy and our energy security.

What can the US do to find the “sweet spot” between the conflicting interests of energy, the environment, and our economy? Are these indeed conflicting interests?

Attend this lively discussion on energy, the environment, and the impact on our economy and us. This is an opportunity to focus on these important issues, to learn and to exchange ideas.

Chicken Picatta Dinner, Salad, Coffee, & Dessert

$24 per person with Gratuity

Cocktails [Cash Bar] at 6:00 PM

Dinner at 7:00 PM

Lecture at 8:00 PM

For reservations, contact one of the following trustees:

Adah Wakelee 336-4879

Joe Uvanni 337-3139

Banquet Reservations MUST BE MADE by May 18^th

Inductees to our 2008 Rome Science Hall of Fame will be announced or introduced at this time.

Donations for the Rome Academy of Sciences Scholarship Fund will also be accepted.