The Skantarian

The Skaneateles New York Rotary Club (SRC)

a member of RI District 7150 - Area 11

 http://www.skaneatelesrotary.org

Vol. 81, Number 25

June 25, 2009

 

 

 

President: Doug Rutan          Past Pres:   John Hennessy      

President Elect: Roberta Williams         

VicePres: Robin Jowaisas     Treasurer:  Sue Keefe         Corr. Secr: Patti Langley       Rec. Secr: Brad McLennan

 

Directors

   2009                                               2010

       Lee Bennett                                  Peter Adams

       Phil D’Angelo                              Jack Emmer

       Todd May                                     John O’Sullivan

       Dale Zabel                                    Karen Veverka

 

Committee Chairs

Administration:        Phil D’Angelo

Fund Raising:           Jack Emmer

Membership:             Roberta Williams

Public Relations:       Karen Veverka

Rotary Foundation:   Peter Anderson

Service Projects:       John Hennessy

Youth Exchange:       Lee Bennett

 

 

LAST WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

 

Changing of the Guard - Outgoing President, John Hennessy, passed the gavel over to incoming President, Doug Rutan following an outstanding year of leadership and achievements.    John spoke of his experience is terms of; fun, excitement and transition, and graciously expressed his gratitude to all those Rotarians who help make is an exceptional year, with a special thanks to Skip Plant for his can-do support.  Doug highlighted many of the past year’s challenges, successes and achievement under John’s leadership, and set the tone for the coming year.  We all shared in the excitement of the evening.

 

 

Youth Exchange:    An additional highlight of the evening was Charlotte Linden’s appearance with her mother to bid us all a tearful farewell.  We are saddened with her departure, but gladdened as rejoins her family and homeland with the many wonderful memories and Skaneateles YE experiences.  She will be missed by all.

 

 

 

 

THIS WEEK’S PROGRAM

 

 Joe Owens will discuss his service in the Korean War.  Mr. Owens was recently awarded the Silver Star for his heroic acts in the Chosin Reservoir in 1951.  

 

 

 

SETUP – 50/50 – TICKET COLLECTORS

July 2 Karen Price, Sandy Rademacher & Dick Ralph will be this week’s money grabbers at the door and conduct our 50/50 supplemental income.