Beacon News March 14, 2007

Induction of new members

Two Inductees, both prior Rotarians transferring to Greece

Jodi Perry – Greece Chamber President   Sponsor Del Smith

Steve Achramovitch – Greece Central School Superintendent  Sponsor – Roger Boily

Both new members given Rotary pins and welcome folder.

President, Rich Volgelzang recognized Del Smith, Roger Boily, Laurel Harrington,

and Dave Nagel for sponsoring new members.  Each received a certificate

Today’s Program:

Bob Dyjak presented updates on the First Bible Baptist Church construction project

at  990 Manitou Rd in No. Greece.   Currently the church is located at 1

039 No Greece Rd and holds 600-650).  The community church participates in

organized sports, spirit of America  on July 4^th, Christmas stage presentation,

political candidates forums, nursery and child care. The new property has two man

made ponds, &  room for growth.  Project cost $15 Million, income to come from

pledge of current membership, sale of current church, and commercial loans. 

Current membership is approximately 800 families.  Special police will assist with

traffic flow during service and activities.  May have two regular services once in the

new facility. Completion date schedule for new church is July 2007. 

Current church for sale at an asking price  of $2.75Million, and sits on 13 acres.

Please visit the website for more information at www.fbbc.info 

and www.promisedland.org

Announcements:

·   March 20  Camp Haccamo Night of Recognition   6:30

·   Chuck Kraus has LPGA tickets

·   Congratulations to Hector Urena on being business person of the year, nominated by Mr. Selke.

·   Congratulations to Diane Berardicurti for HSBC Service banker of the Year Award.

·   Kudos to Dave Nagel who received a $1,000 check from his neighbors, who attended Ziti just because they appreciate what Greece Rotary does.

·   Kudos to all for another successful ziti event.  Bill Gormont reported that gross income thus far is $37,147.  More monies outstanding.  Top four individual sellers are Chuck Kraus, Paul Chatfield, Joe Darweesh, and Dave Nagel.  The Team to date:  The Darweesh team.

·   Larry Willis mentioned that milestone wedding anniversary certificates from the president’s office can be obtained from www.whitehouse.org

·   Rick Vogelzang reminded everyone that Greece Rotary polo shirts are available for $10.  These were extras from last year.

Upcoming events: 

}       Next Board Meeting:  March 19 at 6:30 pm.  Hosted by Linda Blossom at Lakeshore Physical Therapy, 500 Latona Road.

}       District Assembly March 31^st – East Rochester HS

}       May 4 to 6 – District Conference at Turning Stone

}       Greece Rotary Golf Tournament

}       June 15 - Installation dinner at Lakeshore CC

50/50 Winner: Chuck Scarpulla , no Ace  

Fining: $3 for missed meeting John Zink, Will Gallagher, Pam Leathersich, Chuck Kraus,

Bob Dyjak, Vicki Iati, Jim Gaudet, and a few others who’s name I didn’t record; 

$20 Richard Baum, $10 Rino, $5 Liz, $20 Alan Wallace, Larry Willis, Dave ??, and

others paid various fine amounts.

Make up bank proposal for RI By-Laws change.

In 2005, our club submitted a proposal for RI’s Council on Legislation to consider a change in RI’s Bylaws which would allow Rotarian members to bank makeup’s for use throughout the current year from July 1st to June 30th.  The present bylaws only allow a makeup within a 2 week window around the missed meeting.  The Greece Rotary feels that the makeup proposal meets the Rotarian test of being fairer to all concerned  The proposal was submitted to District 7120 for approval in 2005, however, it came back from the conference with a recommended wording change and was approve at that time by the board.  Dan could not find any record of the general club members approving the amended proposal so it did not go to this year’s Council. Dan reviewed the amended proposal for the make up bank and asked for a motion to approve the motion.  The motion was made by Linda Blossom and seconded by Dianne Berardicurti.  After discussion, it was unanimously by voice vote. Dan will hand deliver to District Conference this year, our amended and approved proposal, so it can approved at conference and forwarded for next Council on Legislation in 2010.