Beacon News February 20, 2008

Held at Greece Ridge Mall Community Learning Center, Bob Dyjak reporting

Presiding Officer: Bill Gormont, Vice President

Visiting Rotarians: N/A

Guests: N/A

Birthdays: N/A

Anniversaries: N/A

Announcements:

·         Bill Gormont presented a $1500 check on behalf of the club to Amy Peritsky & Nicole Viggiano to be used for their Adult Literacy Program at the Greece Community Learning Center.

·         Rich Vogelzang reported that Ziti’s gross receipts are at $50,767 with still some outstanding commitments yet to be collected.  We far exceeded the $45,000 goal set for this year!

·         Rotary On The Road:

- February 27 at the Greater Rochester International Airport (details to follow via email)

- March 5 at the D&C Printing Facility at Canal Ponds

-   March 12 at Artisan Works

·         Upcoming events:

}  March 8 - Area 9 Dinner (Rick’s Prime Rib/Buffalo Rd) “Night at the Races” with an all you can eat buffet.  Net proceeds to benefit Camp Haccamo and Sunshine Camp

}  April 5 – District 7120 Assembly (Naples Central High School)

}  May 30 - Installation Banquet (Lakeshore Country Club)

}  June 10 - Annual Golf Tournament

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Today’s Guest Speakers: A Powerpoint presentation was given by Amy Peritsky (Bridges & Community Education Director), Nicole Viggiano (Adult Literacy Coordinator) and Doug Van Dine (Bridges Coordinator).  The Greece Community Learning Center offers several Adult Literacy Programs in which there are 928 participants enrolled.  According to national statistics, 1/5 adults read at a 2^nd grade level.  The presentation include the impact literacy has on employment, crime, health, families and the community.

Fining: N/A

50/50 Winner: N/A