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Chris Anderson
Speakers
May 10, 2021
City of Jamestown, Celebrating 40 years of Tree City USA
May 17, 2021
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, New Strategic Plan
May 24, 2021
Jamestown Public Market, Grow Jamestown Initiatives
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Make Up Opportunities 
 
AM CLUB
Wednesdays at 8:00 AM
Zoom Teleconference Meetings
Effective until further notice
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FALCONER — 1st and 3rd Thursday of month, 7 a.m., Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Falconer
 
WESTFIELD / MAYVILLE — Tuesday, 12:15 p.m., UM Church, Westfield
 
FREDONIA/DUNKIRK
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Zoom Teleconference Meetings
Effective until further notice
 
 
Committee meetings or social events can also be used as make-ups.
 
 
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ROTARY ZOOM May 3, 2021
 
 
Note:  Missed the meeting?  No problem! We have been recording our regular Zoom meetings.  Please visit the following link to watch all up to date Rotary Meetings:  https://jamestownnyrotary.org/page/zoom-meetings
 
CHAIRMAN: Joni Blackman
 
WEATHER: Cool and rainy
 
INVOCATION: Marion Beckerink - Blessings
 
VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS: Leigh Rovegno- Speaker; Sheila Hahn (Dunkirk/Fredonia Member & Wife of Gary Hahn of the National Comedy Center)
 
MAY BIRTHDAYS: eloquently read by the esteemed Dr. Greg Jones
 
Megan Barone (5/14); Dr. Lilian Ney (5/14); Colonel Vince Horrigan (5/17); Tim Edborg (5/20); Kevin Sixbey (5/22); Mary Schiller (5/23); Irene Dobies (5/26); and Todd Allen (5/27).  Mary Schiller won the FREE lunch!  Congrats. 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:    
 
Chris Anderson/Sue Jones - recorders for this day!
 
Highway Cleanup - Lee Magnuson reported that Highway Cleanup happened this past Saturday.  Had a great group of 12 people involved.  Chilly but warmed up.  Lee thanked all for showing up!
 
Ruth- We are organizing a “Rotary Day” as part of the Chautauqua Lake/Conewango Watershed Cleanup that is being held all of May. It will be May 22. Between 8:30-10:30 a group, following COVID restrictions, will clean the Riverwalk Bike Path starting at the parking lot adjacent to Weitsman Metal yard off of 8th Street. The A.M. Rotary club will probably join us. Rotarians will be encouraged to participate in the group project, or to do clean-up anywhere they choose and report back. Mark your calendars! Questions, contact Ruth at ruthlundin722@outlook.com.  You may also download more information here!
 
Joni/Cheri- District training assembly May 15th.  Virtual and free!  22 sessions available https://rotary7090.org/event/rotary-district-7090-club-district-assembly/ 
 
Literacy - Committee meeting soon.  Making plans for next two Rotary Radio Classic performances.  Check out the first one they produced here! 
 
Joni - will be sending another survey about getting back together in person in June.  Everyone in a unofficial straw vote said they had no problem with getting back together. 
 
We have a candidate for Treasurer!!  Will get info out soon!
 
 
Happy Bucks
 
Diana - Saw Queen Esther in Pennsylvania
 
Ruth - went to Audubon and saw over 50 species of birds in 3 hours!
 
Vince - flying to Tampa for first granddaughters graduation!  Megan Horrigan. 
 
Michele - thank you for the help for the Great Lakes Watershed cleanup day; Also Foundation Gala on May 12 - you can register here
 
Happy Buck donations can be sent by clicking here!
Stories
Executive Director Leigh Rovegno - Audubon
The Jamestown Rotary Club was happy to welcome Executive Director Leigh Rovegno, from the Audubon Community and Nature Center.  Leigh shared a wealth of knowledge and information for our club members.  Instead of trying to transpose all that, please view her presentation below. 
 
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