The Bulletin -- June 2, 2010 (#1042)

Above: JOHN BERNARDI (R) AND AL SWEENOR (L) GIVE A CRASH COURSE ON VOLUNTEERING AT THE WEIGH STATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING FISHING TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED JUNE 4-6. Below: COLIN READ ACCEPTS AN AWARD FROM PETER BASHAW, PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR, FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE ROTARY FOUNDATION.

ROTARY TRIVIA DID YOU KNOW… EVERY YEAR ROTARY’S MAGAZINE, THE ROTARIAN, HOLDS A PHOTO CONTEST. THIS YEAR, THE WINNING PHOTO WAS TAKEN BY PETER VOGELAAR OF UTICA, NY. HIS PHOTOGRAPH WAS AMONG 500 TAKEN BY PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

Program: John Bernardi and Al Sweenor -- Rotary Fishing Tournament

John Bernardi and Al Sweenor told the club everything they needed to know about volunteering at the weigh stations during the tournament.

Every station has a 10x10 canopy to keep the weather off. It’s easy to set up and is a good place to start. Next, unpack your tub. The tubs contain all of the materials you will need, but not everything you might want. Bernardi said to set up the scale first, then set the clear tote on the scale. Set out the paperwork, pens, pins and hats (for sale) then sit back, relax and enjoy the view.

When fishermen bring in their fish, you zero out the scale. Set the empty tote on then hit the “tare” button, and when the scale reads “0.00” they set the fish in the tote. You take a measurement in pounds and ounces (i.e. 7 lbs., 7.5 oz).

The breeze may make it fluctuate up and down before it reads zero, but be patient and it will get there. When measuring the length of the fish, measure from the tip of the tail to the nose. Feel the length of the stomach for weights or sinkers that shouldn’t be there. Punch a hole in the back dorsal fin before the fish is released and be sure to note any lamprey damage.

Registrants have the option of having a Team Membership. They will want to have their fish weighed in the team category as well as the individual. In order for anglers to be counted as a team, they must have paid as a team. Take their information/request regardless, and Bonnie or Keith will know who is registered as a team. Keep in mind, every person on the boat must be pre-registered.

There are three forms that should be completed for each weigh-in. One is a duplicate that is an official weigh-in form for individuals. Fill this out completely, and give the yellow copy to the angler. Second, fill out the team form and finally, the three-fish combo form. The three fish combo is a special being offered this year only. A single angler weighing in a total of one fish (lake trout, salmon and walleye) in each of the three categories that does not go over 25 pounds will win $250. The forms are self explanatory and easy to complete.

Be sure to call headquarters with any changes to the leader board, and keep your own board updated with the top scores. Changes are reported from headquarters at the top of the hour on the marine radio.

If you are part of the last crew on Sunday, please pack everything back into the totes and drop it all off at headquarters (Clare and Carl’s Dockside).

Things you may want to bring not included in totes:

• Table for the scale
• Food/beverage
• Sun block
• Tunes
• Cooler
• Camp chairs
• Cell phone for official times
• Digital Camera
• Rain Gear if needed

Visiting Rotarians: Peter Bashaw (Massena, NY)

Guests: Steve Bailey (PPres. Steve Frederick)

This Week:

• Rotary International has been rezoned, and Russia is now part of our zone.
• New member Faith Osborne-Long, Director of Development at SUNY Plattsburgh was welcomed back into our ranks.
• Thursday, June 3, First Thursday at Naked Turtle.
• Friday-Sunday, June 4-6, Fishing Tourney.
• Wednesday, June 9, Golf Outing.
• Monday, June 14, is the Board Meeting at CCC Dining Hall
• Sunday, June 20, is the only day a van will be used to shuttle people to the RI Convention. If you can volunteer in any way at all, please see Bonnie. They are still looking for help.
• There will be a “House of Friendship” training on Wednesday, June 16, at 11:30 a.m. before the regular meeting.
• The club’s goal of six benefactors has almost been reached. Colin Read has created a bequest—thank you so much! Past District Governor Peter Bashaw presented an award to Colin Read for his contribution.

Auction Item: Champlain National Bank donated six tickets to the Beach Blanket Barbershop show on June 12 at Giltz Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. They went to Jay Kerley for $20.

Fines: Alice Church spun a $1 all pay to get her sunglasses back. They were left at the podium.

Committee Moments:
Food Shelf—Elle Berger: April and May were great months for the Food Shelf. The weekly collection total was $305; food shelf day collection was $333; special gift collections totaled $275. The overall total was $913 with $319 going to the Salvation Army and $594 going to the Food Shelf. Thanks to the following committee members who helped out: Beth Drollette, John Boule, Josh Kretser, Vicki Marking and Jay Kerley.

Golf Outting—Past Pres. Marty Mannix: Next Wednesday, June 9, is the Rotary Golf Outing and will start at 12:15 p.m. Marty is still accepting applications, but you need to get to him ASAP. He’ll be accepting prizes right up until the day of the event.

Bonnie’s Bucks:

• Elle Berger expressed gratitude for her recent safe return from Portugal and Spain.
• Kevin Killeen announced that Irish band, “Hair of the Dog,” will be back for the annual YMCA fundraiser on Sunday, June 13 at the Naked Turtle. Tickets are available at the YMCA, Olive Ridley’s and the Naked Turtle.
• Patrick Ryan announced that Tuesday, June 1, the Boy Scouts will be hosting a breakfast at the American Legion. The meal will begin at 7 a.m., and Congressman Bill Owens will be the Keynote Speaker.
• Maria Alexander had a happy dollar because she found a cousin she had been looking for over 30 years via the Internet. He’s alive and well and lives in Oregon.
• Jack Helfgott is proud that his daughter will be inducted into the National Honor Society this evening.Past Pres. Steve Frederick
• had a dollar for Paul Sands. His 10-yr. old daughter, Megan, was watching Paul’s editorial and asked, “Do people ever write back with their opinions?” He said of course they can. She replied, “Can I write to him and tell him I like his tie?”
• Bob Smith’s daughter, Kristen, the chemist, has named her daughter, Varillia. Congratulations Bob!

50/50: The pot is $1,775, and Bob Parks drew the 8 of Diamonds.

Make-ups: Program Committee: P. Sands (4/28), H. Lowe (4/14), S. Ransom (5/5), C. Forrence (4/21), R. Giltz (5/12), B. Smith (5/12), C. Read (4/21), E. Berger (4/21).