Programs

TODAY

Sea Scouts update

November 22 – no meeting THANKSGIVING

November 29 – Dirk Young, Twin Birch Dairy

December 6 – Club Assembly

Suggestions for future programs are always welcome. Please forward your ideas to Toni at tonicurt27@aol.com.

News & Notes

Skaneateles Airport in full flight

The Skaneateles Airport was nearly grounded after 15 years of struggling. Thanks to Michael Falcone and a small group of dedicated pilots, the Skaneateles Airport is flying at its strongest level in many years.

Famed local pilot and business owner Rich Penkowski offered insight into the state of the airport at November 8’s weekly meeting. Penkowski owns and operates Digital Analysis Corporation which manufactures hazardous waste abatement systems for industrial purposes. The Visions Drive, Skaneateles Falls company’s systems clean water to make the safe for disposal. They have been installed in factories owned by many of the largest companies in the country, including IBM, Intel, Honeywell, GE and many of the pharmaceutical giants, to name a few.

The diverse client base for his products requires Penkowksi to travel to the four corners of the United States on a regular basis. This travel enables him to pursue his true passion in life – flying. Penkowski used to compete in Super Decathlon aerobatic competitions. While his days of competition have drawn to a close, Penkowski still pilots his Piper Aztec, a 7-seat all weather plane, to airports across the country, usually the size of Syracuse or Ithaca. When not in use, the Aztec is parked at the Skaneateles Airport. Piloting himself to these locales saves money and, more importantly time.

Once named by the FAA as the “prettiest little airport in America,” Penkowski said the community was in danger of losing the Skaneateles airport when its prior owners had it up for sale with the intention of subdividing it for residential development. Thankfully, Michael Falcone purchased the airport and Penkowski, with a group of local pilots, convinced the Falcones to permit them to keep it open. Falcone has made many key improvements including a new roof, a fresh coat of paint, improved lighting, runway repairs and a new fuel farm ramp. The airport now operates at 85% capacity.

While the airport appears to have stabilized in terms of airplane capacity, one thing that remains missing is community involvement. Penkowski said he remembers there being many community events at the airport such pancake breakfasts and community days featuring Clydesdales and free plane rides. He noted that the facility remains available for such events and would welcome our club’s involvement.

Rotary Foundation Feature – Foundation Educational Programs

Ambassadorial Scholarships – The Foundation sponsors one of the largest international scholarship programs in the world. Scholars study in a different country, where they serve as unofficial ambassadors of goodwill. Since 1947, more than 47,000 scholars from 110 countries have received scholarships of more than $476 million through The Rotary Foundation.

Group Study Exchange (GSE) – Annual awards are made to paired Rotary districts to cover travel expenses for a team of non-Rotarians from a variety of professions. Rotarian hosts organize a four- to six-week itinerary of vocational, educational, and cultural points of interest. Since 1965, more than 57,000 individuals (almost 12,000 teams) from 100 countries have participated at a cost of more than $92 million.

Rotary Grants for University Teachers – These grants are awarded to university faculty members to teach in a developing nation for 3 to 10 months. Since 1985, more than $4 million in grants has allowed over 430 teachers to share their expertise with a college or university in a developing country.

The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program – This program, which began July 2006, provides professionals from around the world the opportunity to be trained in conflict resolution and mediation strategies. The intensive three-month course is housed at the Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Rotary World Peace Fellowships – Each year, up to 60 scholars are sponsored to study at one of the six Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution for a master’s-level degree. Since the program’s inception in 2002-03, 233 fellows from 60 countries have participated, funded by awards of almost $14 million through the Foundation.

Rotary Timeline – 1947 – Rotarians mourn Harris’ death

More than 300,000 Rotarians in 70 countries mourn the death of Rotary’s founder, Paul P. Harris. An outpouring of contributions made in his honor allows The Rotary Foundation of RI to launch its first program the following year.

Under the auspices of what would become known as the Ambassadorial Scholarships program, 18 “Rotary Fellows” act as ambassadors of goodwill studying abroad. Since then, thousands of former Ambassadorial Scholars have gone on to pursue careers that promote peace and global understanding.

Club Business &

Dates to Remember

Call to Order; Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation

lIntroduction of Guests/Visitarians

lHappy Dollars & Fines

District Major Events

November 10 – RLI – LoudonvilleN, NY

January 2008 – D7150 Mid-Winter Meetings

March 14-15 – Multi-District President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) - Double Tree Hotel

Committee Reports

lClub Administration

President – Marion Krauter

Treasurer – Toni Feldmann

Secretary – John Rooney

l Service Projects

Food Pantry – Daryle Pickering

Sea Scouts – John Paddock

Programs – Toni Feldmann

Early Act – Tom Seeley

Fire Equipment – Chris Bruna

Service Committee – John Rooney

lWinterfest & Craft Fair – Paddock/Krauter

lMembership (& Retention) – All

lSocial Chair – Paul Torrisi

lSergeant at Arms – Daryle Pickering

Evening Club Programs

TODAY –Chuck Williams, Sudan Clinic & Club Activities

November 15 – Club Assembly

November 22 – Thanksgiving No Meeting

November 29 – Exchange Students

Officers & Directors

Officers

· President – Marion Krauter

· President-Elect – Tom Seeley

· Past President – Daryle Pickering

· Treasurer – Toni Feldman

· Sergeant-at-Arms – Daryle Pickering

· Secretary – John Rooney

Committee Chairs

1. Club Service – John Rooney

2. Food Pantry – Daryle Pickering

3. Membership – All

4. Program Chair – Toni Feldman

5. Rotary Foundation – John Paddock

6. Social Chair – Paul Torrisi

7. Youth Exchange – Doug Hill/John Paddock

Members

Christopher Bruna, Dave Cutten, Robert DeWetter, Toni Feldmann, Paul Frickey, Douglas Hill, Marion Krauter, Michael Krebs, John Paddock, Daryle Pickering, John Rooney, Thomas Seeley, Patrick Taylor, Paul Torrisi, Michael Wahlrab, Rhett Weiss

Exchange Students

Sarah Bierbaum (Germany), Lucas Grob (Switzerland), Eddy Tasia (Belgium), Nico Avalle (Argentina)

TRY OUR ROTARY WEBSITES

Our District Website: http://www.rotary7150.org/

Rotary International: http://www.rotary.org/

RYLA http://www.rotaryryla.com/

Skaneateles Rotary: http://www.skaneatelesrotary.org/

e-club http://www.rotaryeclubny1.com

SUNRISE EDITORS

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The Sunrise

Newsletter of the Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary Club

District 7150

Bulletin #2007-18 Date: November 15, 2007

News & Notes

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SUNRISE EDITORS