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Becky Robbins
Speakers
Jan 13, 2025
WNED Buffalo/Toronto
Jan 20, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr Day Observed
Jan 27, 2025 11:45 AM
ON SITE TOUR-New Flyer of America, Inc.
Feb 03, 2025
Mini Golf Fundraiser Make-Up 2.1.25
Feb 10, 2025
TBD
Feb 17, 2025
Presidents Day Observance
Feb 24, 2025 11:45 AM
State of Rotary District 7090
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Make Up Opportunities 
 
AM CLUB Meets at 7:30 am on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month on Zoom or in person at Northwest Arena
 
FALCONER — Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 AM at the Falconer Fire Department Exempt Hall located at 1 Coleson Drive Falconer NY, 14733.
 
WESTFIELD / MAYVILLE — Currently meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 5pm via ZOOM. Contact Janese Berkhouse at 716-397-8801 for Zoom details.
 
FREDONIA/DUNKIRK
Meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM - Zoom Teleconference Meetings - Effective until further notice - Fredonia, NY 14063
 
 
 
Committee meetings or social events can also be used as make-ups.
 
 
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Rotarily Yours - January 13, 2025
 
Marion Beckerink opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the National Anthem led by Caitlin O’Reilly.
 
The day was 31 and overcast, with no precipitation at the noon hour.
 
Invocation:
Wally Wollenzien awed the group with a memorized poem by Robert Service,” The Wanderer.”
 
Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
President-Elect Michelle Jones introduced Brandon O’Dell, Alyssa Chamberlin, Jennifer Lundmark and Ellen Shadle.
 
Announcements:
 
Michelle Jones spoke about the “Coldest Night of the Year” walk that many Rotarians participated in last year. It’s set for 5-8 p.m. February 22 in downtown Jamestown to help the YWCA and the homeless. Anyone who wants to participate can join Michelle’s Northwest Bank group for a 5K or one-mile walk.
 
Max Eimiller previewed the Minigolf Tournament Rotary is hosting from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, in downtown, with a possible after-party at Shawbucks. He still needs members to help at some of the bars. Participating bars so far are Wicked Warren’s, Haggy’s and NW Arena with more anticipated. There will be gift baskets – Rotarians can donate lottery tickets for a basket to Michelle Jones’ Lakewood Northwest branch. Holes may be sponsored at $50 each.
 
George Harper brought a Rotary Club banner from Buckhead, part of Atlanta, GA.
 
Ellen Shadle, principal planner at the City Department of Development, spoke to the group about the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which is intended as a vision for Jamestown's next 10-20 years. She asked members to participate in the public survey to give their ideas about the future of Jamestown. She invited anyone interested to visit her Fourth Floor Office at City Hall.
 
Vince Horrigan detailed how Tim Edborg and his family have undergone many scary and horrible experiences as they traveled to Los Angeles, where his wife Leanne was to be treated for her stage 4 cancer at the City of Hope.  They were evacuated from their hotel, their daughter’s home and the hospital at last twice. Finally, as of this date, Leanne will receive her treatments at City of Hope. Vince asked all Rotarians to keep the Edborgs in prayer.
 
John Felton sent word that the two main activities of the Rotary Vocational Committee this year will be conducting mock interviews with students and training them in financial literacy. Rotarians who would like to help with the financial literacy training can first be trained themselves. If interested, contact John.
 
Youth Exchange:
Cheri Krull announced that Heath from Australia will arrive on Saturday, January 18. He will be hosted by the Todd and Alexis Singleton family, with Chris Anderson as his counselor.
 
50/50 Raffle:
 
Wayne Rishell announced $21 to the winner who was Dan Heitzenrater.
 
Sergeant at Arms:
 
Doug Conroe fined a few Rotarians:
 
Dan Heitzenrater for the Chamber’s Coalition Builder Award made to Amy Rohler.
 
 
Joni Blackman left Wally Wollenzien out of the January birthday recognition. Happy birthday to Wally on January 19.
 
Lori Brokelbank said that one of her sons is coaching students in getting their GEDs.Her other son is now a Second Lieutenant and just got engaged. His school, The Citadel, will play music at the Presidential Inauguration.
 
Dan Heitzenrater announced that they had a new baby born on November 2. Her name is Elle. He also stated that he is very thankful for his Chamber Board and staff team.
 
Vince Horrigan stated that his daughter who became a widow because of and during COVID met a man two years later and just became engaged to him. Vince remarked that love can happen a second time.
 
Kristen Melville noted that the WCA Foundation and UPMC Chautauqua are co-sponsoring a Souper Bowl Sunday on February 2 to benefit the Hillman Cancer Center. They’re selling $10 adult tickets, with reduced tickets for younger attendees.
 
 Sue Jones said online that she and Greg Jones will travel up into the mountains of Mexico this week to distribute water filters. They also just experienced a 6.2 earthquake two nights ago, which was very upsetting but they’re alright.
 
Marion Beckerink shared that her son is now engaged.
Stories
Tom Calderone, president/CEO of WNED

Marion Beckerink introduced speaker Tom Calderone, president/CEO of WNED who Prior to joining Buffalo Toronto Public Media in August 2021, Tom Calderone held leadership positions with Spotify, VH1 and MTV and served as a consultant for media companies. Calderone was the Global Head of Content Partnership/Global Head of Studios for Spotify, pioneering the company’s expansion into new areas of audio and video content, including podcasts and mobile-friendly video series.

For 10 years (2005-2015), Tom  was President of VH1/Viacom, during which he led the organization into the Top 5 cable channels for adults 18-49 years old. He was Executive Vice President of Music & Talent Programming at MTV and MTV2/Viacom from 1998 to 2005, during which he introduced new programming such as Total Request Live, MTVIcon, and music documentaries. He also served as Chairman of Save the Music from 2005 to 2015.

After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting and Communication from SUNY Buffalo State, Calderone worked in radio as on-air talent, program director, and operations manager before moving on to radio consulting with Jacobs Media. Tom was elected to the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 2014. He also received an honorary Doctorate from SUNY Buffalo State in 2008.

Tom previously held leadership positions with Spotify, VH1 and MTV and as a consultant. He was the Global Head of Content Partnerhip/Global Head of Studios for Spotify .

For 10 years, Tom was President of FH1/Viacom, during which he led the organization into the Top 5 cable category.  

First congratulating Wally and Caitlin for their poem and singing, Tom outlined the various aspects of Buffalo/Toronto Public Media and showed a brief sizzle video outlining the divisions of the entity.

He focused on the idea that WBFO radio is planning to broadcast from here, not only local basketball and football games, but also about various other topics. He asked the group to suggest possible features that the station could include from the Greater Jamestown area. He noted that the station already has partnered with theComedy Center on programs such as one in remembrance of Mark Russell.

Members suggested that the channel feature area businesses and industries; healthcare; innovations, the local arts and music, a return to feature the second Jamestown Dance Festival, and musicians such as David Watson and the Great Train Robbery.

Tom said the idea is to feature communities outside Erie County.

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