The Bulletin -- June 24, 2009 (#996)

Program: Changing of the Guard, Steve Frederick.

Steve Frederick Becomes Past President

Bonnie Black affixes a Past President lapel pin to Steve Frederick. Thanks for a wonderful year of leadership and good times.

Highlights from 08-09 Steve began today’s program with a few highlights that stood out during his presidency.
- Strategic Plan The club implemented its first Strategic Plan which has proven to be a valuable guide for club progress. Incoming president Bonnie Black has already taken steps to bring the plan with her into the next year.
- Fundraising There were some very impressive efforts made during the last year to raise money for the club. Standing out among the rest was the shortest, most effective fundraising effort seen yet. Jon Cooper rallied the bankers and club members to raise $4,142 for the Food Shelf in just a half hour.
- Attendance Seats have been filling up all year long as members make a valiant effort to keep attendance up. Steve recognized by name those whose attendance was 90% or better and then the following people who maintained 100% attendance: Anne Cutaiar, Bob Parks, Vicki Marking, Marsha Cook and Barb Straw. Remember—it’s easy to do make-ups for any missed meetings. Steve also pointed out that no club members died during his year as President.

Sage Advice President Steve recalled a few wise words he received from Past President Rod Giltz. Steve said, “Rod told me I would be surprised by how many people come out of the woodwork to help make things run smoothly. He was so right.” Steve reflected on people who have done just that during his presidency. Members were asked to consider a few people in particular.

...Who Would do it? If Brian Hammond didn’t help set up the sound system every week who would? If Elle Berger didn’t take care of the Food Shelf who would? If Barb Straw didn’t run the Rotary Office every day who would? If Paul Grasso was not always disruptive at the “rowdy table” who would be? (It was agreed by all that Bill Rowe could likely take charge if need be) If Marsha Cook didn’t balance the checkbook, write the checks, make the deposits who would? If Ange LaMariana didn’t push to raise money for the nursing homes, who would? If Keith Tyo didn’t manage the website, help with computer issues, and volunteer for everything who would? If Jay Kerley and Al Sweenor didn’t coordinate highway cleanup who would? If Bonnie Black didn’t work her butt off to make sure the Fishing Tournament ran smoothly year after year who would? If Peter Cadieux didn’t handle the New Member Orientations who would? If Corn Forrence didn’t rein in the Program Committee who would? If Sonia Long didn’t serve as the chief money chaser for Radio Day who would? If Rick Liebowitz hadn’t stepped up to run Radio Day, who would have? There are many others who have active roles on a weekly basis and deserve to be thanked for their obvious commitment and genuine service before self.

This Week:

• 2009 Rotary Golf Classic Results Winning Team: McSweeny, Killeen, Smith & Paepke Second Runners Up: Ireland, Snell, King & Asadourian Longest Drive Women: Rosemary Souza-Botten Longest Drive Men: Marty Mannix Closest to the Pin Women: Corn Forrence Closest to the Pin Men: Kyle Brister Shortest Drive Kevin Killeen

  Past. Pres. Marty Mannix reported on the golf tournament. The event was a great success and most importantly it had good weather.
• Elle Berger made a special Food Shelf announcement. The usual Wednesday collection amounts to around $125. Today, thanks to the special effort made by club members (instigated by Peter Cadieux) the club raised $307

Visiting Rotarians: Larry Arcarese (Fort Myers South); David Malone (Watertown, NY)

Guests: Roger Black (Bonnie Black); Linda Brienza (Jon Cooper); Siobhan McDonough (David Malone)

Fines: Past Pres. Marty Mannix was fined $2 for a photo in the Press-Republican.

Happy Dollars

• Tim Kononan was proud to announce that on June 10th, he and his wife became first time grandparents. He followed with further good news; soon thereafter his daughter made them second-time grandparents. Congratulations!
• Bob Parks had $34 to celebrate his 34th wedding anniversary. He threw in an extra dollar for Paul Sands whose wedding anniversary is always one year ahead of his.
• Paul Sands immediately offered $35 to celebrate his own wedding anniversary.
• John Seiden thanked Clinton Community College for hosting the police academy’s graduation in which is son took part.
• Peter Cadieux announced the Strawberry Festival taking place on June 25th at the from 12pm-4pm. There will also be a show featuring the North Country Boys Choir on Friday June 26th.
• Jon Cooper gave $5 to thank Steve for his leadership as President.
• Marsha Cook gave an update on Bobby Cook (her husband). In the third week of coping with a bad wrist injury, he is still trying to find a balance between the honey-do list and his own to-do list. According to Marsha, one list seems to take precedence over the other.
• Corn Forrence is excited about an upcoming trip to St. Andrew’s Scotland where she will golf on the Old Course.

50/50 : Corn Forrence was trying to find the Queen of Hearts but drew the King of Hearts instead.

Another Candle Burning For: Corn Forrence (6/28) and Ron Malseptic (8/4)

Make-Ups: On Line: MaryAnn Bukholt-Ryder (6/3, 6/17), Ewa Jankowski (6/10, 6/17); Sunrise: Faith Osborne-Long (6/3)

Upcoming Programs: Go to Membership Duties List

New Member, Joshua Kretser

Bob Parks inducted new member Joshua Kretser into the club. Joshua is the owner of a new business in Plattsburgh called POD Studio. He is shown with his sponsor, Ita Bullard and President Steve Frederick.