Beacon News June 4, 2008

Deborah Whitt reporting

Presiding Officer:  Dan Barletta

Visiting Rotarians:  None

Guests:

·   Dr. Michael Spinelli, guest of Frank Vella

·   Dr. DiVasto, guest of Frank Vella

·   Emily and Tom Plantone, guest of Cos Plantone

·   Lisa Jo Autovino, guest of Cos Plantone

·   Patty Anthony, guest of Jeff McCann

Birthdays:       

            Rich Strauss

            Robert Naum

            John Bansbach

            Al Meilutis

            Gary Krauss

Anniversaries:

            Dan and Nancy Barletta

Announcements:

Tracy Wooden read the thank you letter the Greece Community Education for our club’s support.

Gene Noga report for the golf committee that approximately $15,000 has been raised, and 88 golfers registered.  In need of volunteers (see Sue Edgett), and looking for more golf hole sponsors.

Dan reminded us of the district’s LPGA dinner, aka the Last Supper, on Tuesday, June 18 at 6 pm.  There will be no Wednesday club meeting.

Andy Gray reported on the LPGA assignments.  If you work three shifts or more, you get an event pass from him.  For those who work less than 3 shifts, you go to the check in desk at the LPGA and pick up your day pass and dimple dollars. More volunteers are needed for set up on Saturday, 6/14 from 10-12, see Andy Gray.  

The annual club directory is being developed so please update and/or correct your information if necessary.

Rich V. announced that this Thursday, 6/5/08, at 3:30 is the start of making the 2009 ziti diner wines.  If you can go, report to Wines by Designs on Buffalo Rd.  Volunteers will be needed months from now on the day of bottling of approximately 450 bottles.

The Installation Dinner last Friday was a successful and fun event, thanks to the committee chair and entertainer Bill Gormont, members Bridgett Campbell, Deborah Whitt, and all those who participated.

New Paul Harris recipients are Judy Van Bramer, Tracy Wooden,  Judy Darweesh, and Jim and Nona Maurer (Wishbook).  At sapphire level,  Rino and Liz.

Tracy Wooden presented the perfect attendance awards to those that were not at Friday’s dinner.  Roger Boily, Bill Selke, Dan Hedberg 4, Keith Rockcastle 5, Mike Taylor 8, Brad Shea 10, and Hugh 38 years.   Five members have make-ups in reserve in addition to their perfect attendance.  Two are Dan Hedberg, and Brad Shea.

Next week’s speaker will be the Foundation District Chair (FAD), Don Alhart who will be discussing R/I’s Foundation mission and vision.  The following week will be LPGA week’s dinner meeting.  The week after that is Club Assembly with Dan Barletta year end meeting. 

Mike Taylor will become our program chair for next year as Bill Gormont passes the torch to him.

Upcoming events:

      June 9- Annual Golf Tournament

      JUNE 18  LPGA dinner

Today’s Guest Speaker:  Linda Blossom, Greece Club Foundation Chair

               She utilized the matching grants program, and was extremely effective in doing multiple projects.  Linda plans to update the club’s website with the       information.  Projects included the Sun Ovens in Nicaragua, a joint project with the Farmington/Victor club.  Shelter Boxes that cost $1000 each and can accommodate up to ten people were given to people displaced by the war in Uganda, and one went to displaced Karina victims here in the states.  We partnered with the Canandaigua Club on the Malowi Children’s Village project that was established by the Peace Core to help support orphans of AIDS victims.  A community development project to help a student in medical and agricultural education has been pledged $860 from us.  Photos of the recipients of the wheel chairs were shared by Linda.  The Wheelchair Foundation cares for people with mobility disabilities around the world.  The cost is $75 per chair and comes in various sizes.  Our club has give 15 wheelchairs every year for the past three years.  You can go on-line to make a personal donation.  Linda has done an excellent job, and she now serves on the matching grants committee for the district.   A book will be donated to the library in Linda Blossom’s name.   

Fining:  By Keith Rockcastle

      Bob          – 25

      Dave Nagel–20

      Brad Shea – 10

      Bill Selke – 1

      Chuck Krause – 20

      Paul Chatfield – 20

      Kim Putnam  – 5

      Tracy Wooden  – 20

      Gary Krause – 5

      Linda Blossom  – 5

      Cos Plantone  – 2

      Frank Vella  – 5

      Al Meilutis  – 20

      Vivki Iati  – 5

      Keith Rockcastle   –11

50/50:

Paul Chatfield   $10