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Welcome to Corning Rotary!
Thursdays at 12:00 p.m.
DoubleTree
125 Denison Parkway E
Corning, NY 14830
United States of America
We meet the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Corning Radisson/soon to be DoubleTree. More information below. Meetings are hybrid; a zoom link is available.
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Rotary Club Meeting 3-6-25
  
Club Service:
- Greeter/ 50:50 - Gail Hostuttler
- Photographer: Bill Boland [see all photos]
- Invocation - Tom O'Brien
- COGS - Andy Rochester
- Video - Andy:   🎥  https://youtu.be/69M_hkO2eKQ    Once you click the link, use the box under the video to select the desired segment you wish to view.
 
Guests: Svetlana Short
 
 
 
Announcements:
  • Ernie :
    • 🥞 Pancake Supper preliminary - we cleared $2500+ !!
    • Walter Smith Scholarship: Kristin Radtke
    • Membership Social Event at Academy Place: April 23rd, in the evening. Cost: $15 per person; $10 per person if you bring a guest that is a potential member.
    • Spelling Bee - March 8 Campbell-Savona School. Details  here.  
       
  • Foundation - Wendy and Sue: Baby Pictures of Club Members - Guess who it is??
    • this is an important fund and is tied to granting: please participate and contribute
    • today was the preliminary display baby pictures of members. Next week- the main event, when all the photos have been received.
    • The Process: you can simply make a donation or complete the sheet with your guesses. Donations [cash with name] or checks accepted [next meeting].
    • $35 for a sheet. It doesn't just go to the Rotary Foundation; it also goes towards your PH.
  • International Dinner: Sat April 6th. Ray: has posters that you can post. So far only 10 tickets sold. We need to get out the word. It's going to be spectacular. Lion Dance will be part of the entertainment. Here is the signup and more information.  More auction items are needed. Contact Ray!
  • Work Day at the Kate Danforth Garden : Sat. April 26; 9a.m. - noon. Signups
  • Special Blood Drive: Barb Richter told us about a fellow parishioner at the First Presbyterian Church Corning that needs blood. In order for them to schedule a special donation event [blood bank], they need a pre-sign-up to show that participants will come. Please contact Barb to help - by donating. Thank you!
  • District Grant Application is due April 1, 2025 to Jan. Form here.
  • Memorial Butterfly Garden: Pauline has been working with CareFirst on ideas for a memorial for Tali Sutton 
  • Next Meeting: Deacon Ray - about the International Dinner!
  • April 3rd Meeting - don't miss it! Duane Eddy Circle:  details
  • Good news!
    • Stuart - Barbara has s short course of chemo; and hip issue is all set!
    • Paul - great grandson is 1 year old!
Program : Barbara Hubbell presented a program on the partnership between UW and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Details here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69M_hkO2eKQ&t=740s
  • 50:50 - Gill drew the card in person -- but ... not the winner.
  • Adjourned.
 
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    Future Speakers
    Upcoming Speakers
    Mar 20, 2025
    The 2025 Corning Rotary International Dinner
    Apr 03, 2025
    The Organizers of the Duane Eddy Circle
    Past Speakers
    Mar 06, 2025
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    Upcoming Meetings & Events
    March 20th Radisson Rotary Lunch
    125 Denison Pkwy E
    Mar. 20, 2025 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
     
    April 3rd Radisson Rotary Lunch
    125 Denison Pkwy E
    Apr. 03, 2025 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
     
    Corning Rotary International Dinner Celebration: A Trip Around the World 2025
    125 Denison Parkway East
    Apr. 05, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
     
    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​👥 Board Meeting at School Board - OPEN to all CORNING ROTARY Members - 1st Monday
    Apr. 07, 2025
     
    👥 Membership Committee
    Carey's Brew House
    Apr. 14, 2025
    5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
     
    View entire list
    Photo Albums
    2025-03-06 Lunch Meeting
    Executives & Directors
    President
     
    President Elect
     
    Secretary
     
    Treasurer
     
    Past President
     
    Vice President
     
    Club Service
     
    Youth Services
     
    Community Service
     
    International Service
     
    Sustaining Fund
     
    Rotary Foundation
     
    Community Awareness
     
    Membership
     
    Literacy Chair
     
    At Large Board Member
     
    At Large Board Member
     
    At Large Board Member
     
    At Large Board Member
     
    At Large Board Member
     
    Birthdays & Anniversaries
    Member Birthdays
    John Wahlig
    March 5
     
    Paul Tick
    March 9
     
    Tom O'Brien
    March 16
     
    Ross Perry
    March 18
     
    Vincent Welch
    March 28
     
    Gerry Wolfe
    March 29