Club Meeting 10-12-23

Posted by Jennifer Batzing on Oct 12, 2023
Corning Rotary gathered at the DoubleTree 10-12-23 with the following members providing Club Service:
 
  Virtual attendees:  None
  Club Service:
  Greeter: Sue Boland
  Photos:  Bill Boland  [all photos]
  Invocation:  Jeff Urgotz
  COGS: Jen Batzing
  Video: 00:00 - Start | 00:13 - About this Meeting | 03:43 - New Member Introduction | 09:57 - District Awards | 12:02 - Program - David Hannan
 
 
 
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: 
  • Nino, 12th grade Rotary Exchange student France.  She has been here for two months and is playing soccer for CPPHS.  Her host family is the Strong family; the Barret family is the second host family. Nino's favorite classes are: ceramics; care and first aid for athletic injuries
  • Ted Goldwyn introduced the HSLC guests from the Interact Club; Amanda, Liv and Mandy; Dave Quackenbush;  The Interact Club has logged over 350 volunteer hours so far this year!
Ross Perry and Al Lewis, welcome back to the club!!
 
Announcements:
  • Jewish Food Festival handout; Dec. 3rd form 11-12; order ahead.  Online info/ordering here. Order by October 23rd
  • Sad to hear about Merle Platt’s passing.  In our thoughts and prayers. 
  • Ray shared highlights about his presentation schedule on the SOYODI Global Grant.
  • Shout out and recognition of the many Wineglass Marathon volunteers.  Great attendance.
  • Welcome Baby Harper Samus…6 pounds 13 ounces.
  • 11/15 6-8 pm Social Event; Wine Club event at the Goldwyn home:
    • Wine Socials are Back!
      • Join us for an evening of Rotary fellowship at the home of Ted & Maria Goldwyn on Wednesday, November 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
        We are asking all Rotarians to bring 2 out of the following 3 items to the wine social: a bottle of your favorite beverage, a dish to pass, and/or a potential member (spouses/partners don’t count, unless they are legitimately interested in joining Rotary!)
      • No need to sign up in advance. For directions please email Ted at: ted@tedgoldwyn.com or call/text 914-715-2248.
         
  • Welcome back badges [thank you Stacy !!!] …wear them and then leave them
  • Rotary Leadership Institute:  10/21- if you wish to attend, the club has funds: Registration
  • Dick and Jackie Pope have been quite ill; keep them in your thoughts / send them a note ....
  • Sara Strong shared an update about her daughter who is on Rotary Exchange in France
  • March 9, 2024 - Spelling Bee: save the date
  • April 13, 2024 - International Fashion show
Yumiko presented a new member induction: Welcome Mani Rugmani [New Member Introduction 09:57]
  • Active volunteer; over 5 different events so far ex: Spelling Bee
  • “What else is there” mindset
  • From India; Masters in Mathematics from India University
  • Active in: Southern Tier India Association; Southern Tier Inter-Faith;
  • Loved networking with people and India dancing
 
Program:  “Create Hope in the World” by Dave Hannan [previously a DG] and originally from the Newark area; currently District 7120 Foundation Chair.
  • Last here prior to the pandemic as District Governor
  • Dave presented a couple awards and gave a presentation on the Rotary project which began in 1985...Eradicate Polio campaign 
    • Wendy Winnett: 2018-2019 Club President: End Polio Now campaign -- certificate of appreciation
    • Jan Harvey- 2019-2020 Rotary Club President: Citation Platinum Award:  UNITE and TAKE ACTION -- record number of clubs earning this certificate.  Thank you Jan for your leadership.
    • PROGRAM
    • Dave spoke about the RI End Polio initiative and presented two videos on the subject. Click the links below to view. Due to AV issues with the room, Dave's recording of this portion of the meeting is unavailable but the following are available:
    • Slideshow portion of program: 12:02 - Program - David Hannan
    • Video: Vaccine-derived polioviruses
    • Video2: How the polio eradication infrastructure is helping tackle Covid-19
       
  • Easy donation to RI online for END POLIO here.