Next Club Meeting: February 10, 2022, ZOOM LINK
We are currently meeting only by Zoom. There is no in-person meeting component for the immediate future. This is only temporary. Thanks to all who have made suggestions on new venues.
Zoom recording from this meeting:
After some inevitable technical issues, President-elect Stu Sammis called the meeting to order at 12:18 p.m. and shared a video rendition of My Country Tis of Thee from Crosby, Stills and Nash. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Stu led the participants in a recitation of the Four-Way Test. Wendy Winnett delivered the invocation.
Club Service:
- Invocation: Wendy Winnett
- Photos: Dick Perry [all photos]
- COGS: Ted Goldwyn
- Past President Stu Sammis presiding
February Birthdays: Rotarians Buddy Cutler, Katie Cervoni, Theresa Rossettie, and Charlie Tyo all celebrate birthdays this month, along with Rotarian spouses Jane Fastiggi and Anne Keys.
Guests: Jen Batzing joined us for the fourth time.
Announcements:
- Per President Jeff Ugoretz, we will hold an IN PERSON joint service club meeting with the Corning Kiwanis and Lions Clubs on February 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Carey’s Brew House on Bridge Street. Corning Mayor Bill Boland will be our featured speaker. Attendees will be able to order meals off the regular menu. Masks, for the time being, will not be required, as the statewide mandate is scheduled to expire on February 10.
- Here's the link for the combined meeting [don't use our regular link]: Join Zoom Meeting [Meeting ID: 847 6860 4626 Passcode: 507355]
- Here's the link for the combined meeting [don't use our regular link]:
- Ernie Danforth announced that Spelling Bee is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 5th at the CPP Middle School. Volunteers are needed as greeters, for registration and we also need help in the cafeteria. The hours for greeters and registration are from 8:00 a.m. to about 9:30 a.m. Kitchen help is needed from 7:30 a.m. until early afternoon. This year, we have opened volunteering opportunities up to the community, and Signups can be done through ClubRunner.
- Don't miss a chance to participate in the nosh of the month.
- Wendy Winnett shared that The Rotary Foundation Gala is coming up quickly. The virtual event will be held on Feb. 23rd at 8 pm. Register here.
- Wendy also shared that the Rotary District Training Assembly will be held at Honeoye Central School on April 9, 2022. Each Club can have up to 6 members attend for free. Contact Wendy for more details.
Program: Paula Smith introduced Kate Fuller, Director of Development at the Clemens Center.
Kate joined the Center in October 2021. Kate shared some fun facts about the history of the Clemens Center, which first opened as the Keeney Theater on December 21, 1925. Did you know that jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald helped inaugurate the renovated and reimagined Clemens Center with a performance in 1977? Kate also discussed current programming, fundraising initiatives and the many Volunteer Opportunities with The Clemens Center. See the video for details on how you can participate and share your time and talents with this outstanding community organization.
Meeting adjourned.