WRY & GINGER
September 23, 2016
The weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Rye, New York, Inc.
P.O. Box 404, Rye NY 10580-0404
ATTENDEES: Mehler,Bello, Sculti, Manheimer,Martinelli, Carly-Spanier, Praid, Dwyer,Corcoran, Ciraco,
McCartney, Saunders, Kattan,Fox, Ellingwood, Sawyer, Moran,Schwartz,Tino,N.Yamada, Tagger-Epstein,
GUESTS: NY State Senator George Latimer and Rye City School District Supt. Brian Monahan
*(If anyone’s name was mistakenly omitted, please excuse and notify me)
NEXT MEETING : FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Speaker will be Rye High School Principal Patricia Taylor
**Executive Committee Meeting: 11:30 AM
THIS WEEK:
President Jason opened up the meeting and welcomed everyone. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and Patriotic song followed.
INVOCATION: “We give thanks for our friendship, fellowship and safety and everything we are given. Health and happiness to all. Amen.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th GOLF OUTING
Chairpersons Rich Martinelli and Raul Bello encouraged all to attend the “First Annual Rye Rotary Golf Outing” to be held at Apawamis on Tuesday, September 27 and to register online at “ryerotary.org”.
WE NEED EVERYONE TO SUPPORT THIS EVENT, SO PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE OR CONTACT RICH OR RAUL. DINNER FOR $99.00 IF NOT A GOLFER IS OK !!
**We are still in need of hole sponsors, dinner and lunch sponsors, volunteers and golfers too. Goal is 48 golfers.
Jason reminded all to please update your information on RyeRotary.org. Please contact Bob M. for questions regarding Clubrunner.
We should all make ourselves more familiar with Clubrunner as it has all our Rye Rotary information AT A GLANCE !!
JANE ANNOUNCED our upcoming Annual Pie Sale chaired by Jane Fox and Rita Tino. IF YOU would like to assist please contact Jane or Rita.
PLEASE BUY SOME OF THESE DELICIOUS PIES or COOKIE DOUGH. FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE.
ONLY $17.00 PER PIE !
ORDERS DUE BY OCTOBER 28 AND PICK UP IS NOV. 18!
THESE PIES CAN BE TERRIFIC GIFTS BECAUSE THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS…AND YOU CAN EVEN “FOOL PEOPLE” TO THINK YOU ARE THE BAKER !!
RE: 2017 “CRAZY LEGS EVENT”:
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF THE 2ND ANNUAL “CRAZY LEGS” FUNDRAISER NEXT YEAR, CONTACT PAM D. OR ANGELA S.
PAM MADE MENTION THAT HER WEBSTER BANK BRANCH IS THE COLLECTION SITE FOR USED AND OLD MEDICAL SUPPLIES. ALSO PENS AND PENCILS ARE NEEDED TO DISTRIBUTE.
THIS WEEK:
Jason welcomed Senator George Latimer who is running for re-election. George spoke of the ongoing scandals on all sides. He pointed out that the problem in Albany is systemic with far-reaching effects. He spoke of the movie “American Hustle” where there was a scandal which drew everyone into it. Different scandals that go on include abuse of power, financial compromising and also sexual abuse or harassment. He said to address these problems, they first must be isolated and then corrected. He cited an example of one person who cheated on his vouchers for his hotel stays. He also mentioned some scandals involving lawyers, businessmen and even immigration employees. George emphasized that if one votes “Party” over “Propriety”, he or she has lost the greatest leverage a voter possesses. Regarding “term limits”, he said that it is not necessarily bad, but it can encourage illegalities. “More important, “ he said, is “de-centralizing control”. Too much money, both public and private funds, can create problems. By lowering contribution amounts, this can bring more people into the voting decision arena. He emphasized that one party must always respect the other party and that different ideologies need not destroy progress and the change for the good. Q & A followed. George was applauded and Jason thanked him for sharing his views with us.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Melanie R. Ciraco
**REMINDER……WEAR YOUR ROTARY PINS !!”
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**Richard and Jane are asking for volunteers for:
· Facebook
· Twitter
· Instagram
· Rye Daily Voice
· Rye Patch
· Rye on American Towns
or
Jane at: jfox@theosborn.org if you are interested
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Slate for 2016-2017 Officers:
President - Jason L. Mehler
President-Elect - Bob Manheimer
Immediate Past President - Pamela Dwyer
Vice President – Angela Sculti
Secretary - Melanie Ciraco
Treasurer - Jim Jackson
Asst. Treasurer - Pam Dwyer
Sergeant at Arms - Coby Ellingwood
Senior Advisor/Historian - Ed Herbster
Directors:
By-Laws Updating - Julie Kattan
Administration - Fran DeThomas
Public Relations - Richard Martinelli
Service Projects - Kathy Carley Spanier
Rotary International Foundation – Angela Sculti
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Please join a committee and strengthen our club’s goals and objectives.
- Membership - Bob Praid and Pam Dwyer
- Golf Outing – Rich , Raul , Angela, Pam, Jason, Terri, Michael
- Administration - Tom Saunders and Terry McCartney
- Planning Committee - Pam, Jason Bob M , Angela, Rita and Raul.
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- Programs - Jason L. Mehler
- Public Relations - Jane Fox
- Service Projects - Angela, Hal, Gregg, Noriko, Bob, James, Ann, Michael
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Citrus Fundraiser - Jim Jackson (suspended this year due to bad crop)
- Pie Fundraiser - Jane Fox
, Rita Tino
- Rotary International Foundation – Angela Sculti
******ROTARY’S SIX ARMS OF SERVICE******
Rotary’s “Six arms of service” have and continue to develop new sustainable programs designed to ensure continuity.
- Peace and conflict prevention/resolution
- Disease prevention and treatment
- Water and sanitation
- Maternal and child health
- Basic education and literacy
- Economic and community development
What's Rotary?
Rotary is a volunteer organization of 1.2 million business and professional leaders united world wide to provide humanitarian service and help build goodwill and peace. About 32,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas conduct projects to address today's challenges - including illiteracy, disease, hunger, poverty, lack of clean water, and environmental concerns - while encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations.
As the worlds largest private provider of international scholarships, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International helps more than 1,000 students annually to study abroad and serve as cultural ambassadors. Rotary also partners with seven prestigious universities around the world, providing opportunities to earn a master's degree in peace and conflict resolution.
PolioPlus is Rotary's flagship program. By the time polio is eradicated, Rotary club members will have contributed US$850 million and countless volunteer hours to immunize more than two billion children in 122 countries. Rotary is a spearheading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, along with the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Founded in Chicago in 1905 as the world's first volunteer service organization, Rotary quickly expanded around the globe. Today, club members meet weekly to plan service projects, discuss community and international issues, and enjoy fellowship. Clubs are nonpolitical and open to every race, culture and creed. www.rotary.com