Beacon News May 7, 2008

 

Held at Ridgemont CC, Barb Accorso reporting

 

Presiding Officer: Dan Barletta

 

Visiting Rotarians: N/A

 

Guests:          Dave Dimbleby and Scott Massi - guest speakers

                        Catherine Firkins – guest of Jeff McCann

                        Sean McCabe – guest of Jay Riley

 

Birthdays: N/A

 

Anniversaries:           Gil & Kay Cooper

                                    Barb & Mike Accorso

 

Announcements:

·         Jim Gaudet reminded the group about recertification for the LPGA tent.  It is being held on Wednesday, May 14th, 5pm @ Ridgemont.  Members from other clubs are welcome to attend also.  Sign-up sheets for the LPGA tournament are out!  Each member is encouraged to sign up for 3 time slots.  Also, when signing up for 3 slots members receive a pass for the whole tournament.  Jim also reminded everyone that  the LPGA dinner meeting on June 17th.  It’s from 5:30-8:30 and the cost is $30pp.

·         Brad Shea emphasized the expectation of contributing to the Rotary Foundation as highlighted in the letter he sent to each member.

·         Larry Everts shared a letter that he received with everyone.

·         Bill Gormont was very excited to share information about the Installation Banquet with everyone. 

·         Upcoming events:

}  May 17 - Camp Haccamo Clean-up … contact Chuck Krause for details

}  May 30 - Installation Banquet (Lakeshore Country Club)

}  June 9 - Annual Golf Tournament

}  June 17 - LPGA Dinner Meeting

 

 

 

Today’s Guest Speakers: Dave Dimbleby, Hilton Superintendent of Schools, was today’s guest speaker.  He was assisted by Scott Massie, Director of Human Resources.

 

Dave addressed the following issues:

 

  • Academic Report

  • Financial Report

  • The Sales Tax Issue

  • 2008-09 Budget

  • Election of Board Members

  • Annual Vote May 20, 2008

 

For more info on the Hilton School District, visit the website at Hilton.K12.ny.us.

 

Fining:

 

Mike Perotta - $40 – missed meetings

Mike Sofia - $5 new car purchase made by Gil Cooper

Gil - $5 new car

Mike Taylor - $7 – vacation

Carole Tegas – missed amount – missed meetings due to gall bladder surgery

Whole back table - $2 each for not having anything to report

Chuck Scarpula - $3 missed why

Liz Richardson - $2 for having an ugly purse

Vicky - $3 for being guilty of something

Gary Krauss - $15 vacation, missed meetings

 

 

50/50 Winner: Bill VonDohlen – pulled the 2 of diamonds

 

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