Beacon News August 15, 2007

Bob Dyjak reporting

Presiding Officer: President Dan Barletta

Visiting Rotarians: Judge Judy Donofrio - Penfield

Guests: Mark Wyse, District Governor Nominee, guest of Dan Barletta

Birthdays:

·         Brian Cacia – 8/15

·         Richard Baum – 8/4

·         Kim Putnam – 8/18

·         Mike Taylor – 7/13

Anniversaries: N/A

Announcements:

·         Nancy Baart sent a card of thanks for our notes and prayers.

·         Rick Antelli’s father passed away on August 13^th.

·         Rochester Red Wings night, August 12^th, saw about 150 Rotarians in attendance.

·         Upcoming events:

}       August 24 - Casino Night on the Harbor Belle cruise [Dan Richardson]

}       October 20 - Clambake at Greece Canal Park

}       October 27 - Camp Haccomo Clean-up

}       December 7 - Annual Christmas Party at the Marriott

Today’s Guest Speaker:

Mark Wyse presented the Rotaract Club, for 18-30 year olds, which was started in North Carolina in 1968, has grown to ~7000 clubs in more than 150 countries.

-                                               Involved in community service projects.

-                                               Professional development activities.

-                                               Leadership development activities.

50/50 Winner: Jim Gaudet did not select the ace!

Fining (Mike Perotto & Mike Sofia):

·         Steve Achramovich - 3 missed meetings - $9

·         Dan Barletta - $5

·         Diane Berardicurti - missed meeting - $3

·         Brian Cacia - missed meeting, daughter’s birth, birthday

·         Paul Chatfield – 5 missed meetings, Disney cruise, new building - $25

·         Joe Darweesh - $5

·         Will Gallagher - missed meeting - $5

·         Jim Gaudet - missed meeting - $3

·         Bob Naum - 3 missed meetings, birthday, trip - $20

·         Mike Perotto - $10

·         Ray Psyschierer - missed meeting - $3

·         Kim Putnam - birthday - $5

·         Don Riley - interruption - $5

·         Jay Riley - missed meetings - $6

·         Bill Russell - missed meeting - $3

·         Del Smith - missed meetings - $10

·         Mike Sofia - $10

·         Mike Taylor - Blue Jays game, auto race, 2^nd largest ball of twine - $7

·         Frank Vella - Ukraine, Germany, Italy & Florida - $40

·         Rich Vogelzang - 14^th anniversary of his hole in one - $5

·         Deb Whitt - 3 missed meetings - $9