Next Week (October 20): In-person lunch meeting at The Center in South Corning Program: Dave Quackenbush (Lead Teacher, Humanities) and his students talk about the High School Learning Center.Club Service:
Gil Sweet: photos. See them all here
Wendy Winnett: invocation
Tom O'Brien: COGS
WELCOME: President Stu opened the meeting at the First Presbyterian Church at 1 East First Street, Corning, NY 14830 with a gong of the bell, the singing of “God bless America”, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recitation of the Four Way Test. The meeting proceeded both in-person and on ZOOM. There were approximately 15 members present in-person and 4 members present on ZOOM.
GUESTS AND VISITING ROTARIANS: Stacy Ward presented
Harrie J. Stevens as a prospective new member of the club. The Board has approved Harrie’s application for publication within the Club. Further information is posted on the Club’s website.
GUESTS AND VISITING ROTARIANS: Stacy Ward presented
Harrie J. Stevens as a prospective new member of the club. The Board has approved Harrie’s application for publication within the Club. Further information is posted on the Club’s website.ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Ray Defendorf made his presence known on ZOOM as a patient in the Arnot Hospital in Elmira. In full hospital attire Ray reported that he was (literally) laid low by a case of diverticulitis. He said he expects to recuperate at the hospital for a while before returning home. [he's now home]
- President Stu reported that Rich Fastiggi is at home convalescing from his operation.
- Dave Anderson made an in-person appearance at the meeting, having recovered from Covid-19. Dave announced that Sam Sanfratello is waiting for a blood test on Monday along with a chemo injection. He sends a friendly hello to all the Club members. Dave also reports that Clint Janes is in the process of moving to the Bampa House. [Stu sent a notice out that Clint has subsequently passed]...
- Wendy Winnett reported that October 24 is World Polio Day. She said that polio appears to be back on the move again in New York State. She asked each member to consider a $20 contribution to fight the disease.
- Stu said that Emily Marino, the CEO of the Chemung River Friends, has asked Rotary to join a tree planting party along with the Upper Susquehanna Coalition on Friday, October 14 from 4:00 to 6:00. Emily subsequently cancelled the party for the immediate future.
- Stu again could not restrain his praise for those who worked hard and successfully to find potential locations for Rotary’s luncheon meetings.
GOOD NEWS BUCKS
- Wendy Winnett recognized Pete as her good news. Specifically, he showed up at the lunch meeting last week at the Center.
- John Brown’s good news is a 7-week vacation in Florida.
- Dave Anderson’s good news is that he is through with Covid 19.
TODAY'S PROGRAM
Bill Boland presented a mid-project update on the Holiday Evening with Rotary event.
- The event is scheduled to occur on December 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. at 171 Cedar.
- Bill explained that the proceeds of the gala event will be donated to the Ukraine.
- The program has a budget of $5,000 to produce the event. The proceeds will come primarily from the sale of tickets, sponsorships, program listings and commercial support. There will be 3 parts to the event: (1) a reception; (2) a magic show; and (3) a dating game event. Rotarians will provide the back-stage crew and also music with a brass quintet. High school students will provide choral music. [no zoom recording is available for this meeting..]
