Next Meeting
When............ February
23, 2010 at 12:00 p.m.
Where........... The
Franklin Hotel
Program....... Scott McNamara, Oneida County
D.A.
Upcoming Events:
February 27 – Mardi
Gras Party, Elks Club, 6:00 p.m.
March 2 meeting: Dr.
David Kulik, surgeon, Rome Hospital
Attendance: Total Membership: 99. Please note that the newsletter now lists those present, not those
absent from meetings: PRESENT: Bottini, Butters, Cole, Dailey, DeMatteo, Evans,
Fay, Foreman, Gray, Hairston, Haritatos, Herrmann, V., Herrmann, Kahler, J.,
Kahler, D., Kaucher, Kobernuss, Latimer, Mattacola, Midlam, Mooney, Normand,
Occhipinti, Panara, Packer, Rapke, Recco, Sperlik, Summers, Till, Tracy, Tuthill, Versace, W., Waters, G.,
Waters, Weber, Weed, Wieners, Winberg, Wolf.
After work meeting 2/11/10: Carey,
Corbett, Midlam, Ramos, Townsend, Tuthill K, Tuthill W
Make-ups: All Make Ups submitted at the regular
and after work meetings were recorded in the attendance records.
50/50:
Quote of
the Week: “I never vote for anyone. I always vote agains.” W.C. Fields
Rotary Stuff
One
of the interesting bylaws of Rotary International provides that "no
Rotarian shall campaign, canvass or electioneer for elective position in Rotary
International." This provision includes the office of district governor,
Rotary International director, R.I. president and various elected committees.
The Rotary policy prohibits the circulation of brochures, literature or letters
by a candidate or by anyone on behalf of such a candidate.
After
a Rotarian has indicated his intention to be a candidate for one of the
elective Rotary offices, he must refrain from speaking engagements, appearances
or publicity that could reasonably be construed as furthering his candidacy.
The only information, which may be sent to clubs relating to candidates for an
elective position is that officially distributed by the general secretary of
R.I.
Announcements
and Events
They
still need judges for the Rome Academy of Science Fair on March 6th
at RFA. Please see Dave Kobernuss if
you can help.
Kay
DeSimone’s brother-in-law Lyle passed away. Please reach out to Kay and let her know you are thinking of
her.
There
is a District Membership/Foundation meeting in Utica at the Blue Flag Room on
February 24 at 5:30 p.m.
The
Thursday After Hours Rotary meeting on 2/18 will be followed by dinner at
Vigneto (formerly The Plaza) and all Rotarians are invited. The Thursday
group has elected to dine out after its meeting every third Thursday starting
this week. For those who simply want to join but won't be attending the
meeting at the Elks, they’ll be meeting at this restaurant by 6:30. A reminder:
The Thursday After Hours meeting is ideal for all who can't make the regular
Tuesday meeting or need it as a makeup. It counts as an official Rotary
meeting.
The Rome Rotary Mardi Gras
Party Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. You can still sign up or
e-mail Jackie Corbett with your reservation at mcorbett@twcny.rr.com Cost: $5 per person. The
club will be providing meat, pasta and roast potatoes along with beer, wine and
soda. Members attending are asked to bring a dish (salad, dessert,
appetizer, or side dish) or paper products. Mardi Gras recipes are
certainly encouraged. A king and queen will be crowned and reign over the
festivities. Guests are also welcome – this is a great way to introduce
someone to Rome Rotary.
Keith Butters heads up our mentoring program for new members and is
seeking more mentors. Please contact
Keith.
Board Meetings will be Third Monday of the Month at Savoy Restaurant at
5:15 p.m.
Program – Bill Wolf, Griffiss Institute
Rome Rotarian Bill Wolf gave a very thorough and interesting presentation
on the Griffiss Institute. He
stated that the mission was to bring industry, academia and the government/Air
force together to develop solutions in dealing with cyber security issues. He said they facilitate research to
foster economic growth by advancing the study and facilitation of research and
disseminating information. They
are a facilitator between the government and the private sector and the only
Partnership Intermediary with an associated incubator facility. He also spoke of the STEM initiative, a
program to get youth interested in science, technology, engineering and
math. They have programs in
several area schools such as RFA, Rome Catholic and Westmoreland, such as the
Robotics program. This is yet another
treasure that we have right here in our backyard. Thanks Bill!
