Announcements:
AM club member Greg had an announcement about their fundraiser this Sunday for the Bills vs Patriots game. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for them. Tickets are $50 apiece with a Chinese auction, food, and raffles at the Ellicottville Brewery in Bemus Point.
New International Project David Troxell and Marissa Troxell and Mike RobertsN announced a project in conjunction with the Rotary club of Singapore to sponsor a bicycle for students in Cambodia. David reviewed some of the previous international projects. They ran into a Rotarian from Singapore. For $60 we can buy additional bicycles. The Vision Committee has purchased 25 and we would like individuals to purchase another 25.
Mike Roberts gave a presentation on the history of the club’s fundraising efforts in the past, club accounting, community grants, etc. The Vision committee researches projects. 60% of funds go local and 40% is international. He also discussed the auction on May 18 in Moon Brook. Including ideas on items to be auctioned. Vince Horrigan followed up this presentation with an E-Mail of suggested items (sports/events tickets, liqour, dinners, etc.)
Ruth announced membership is meeting next Monday after our meeting. Also World Polio day is on October 24 and Ruth will send the link to make that contribution, last year only 140 cases of polio.
Paulette Klein is still looking to fill some openings for the Devotional committee.
The board participated with Cummins Engine in their giving days recognition program to thank them for their grant they provided for the books and bibs projects. In addition they volunteered at the Latino Heritage celebration. They are looking to have some Rotary branded clothing available in the near future.
November 12 is a Foundation Day celebration in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Joni Blackman is going. Sharon Hamilton asked if anyone can help put the meeting materials (name tags, bell, banner, etc.) away at end of the meeting? This would help President Ruth.
George Harper mentioned that the Environmental committee has scheduled Route 86 cleanup this Saturday. We are to meet at 8:30AM on the Park and Ride. A signup sheet was distributed.
Emily Cama mentioned that the Social committee has scheduled an event on October 30 at Southern Tier Brewery from 5:00-8:00 instead of our noon meeting.
Youth Exchange: Cheri Maytum-Krull mentioned that Youth Services Committee has had several productive meetings. They are planning for the District Conference on November 17 and 18 with exchange students coming to our area. The committee they are starting interviews for next year’s exchange program. Important to have student participation so we can grow this program. Application due November 1 and interviews a few weeks later.
Joaquin visiting Guppy's with Host Parents, Lisa and Jay Yaggie!
October Birthdays: Stacey Hannon, 10/2; Russ Diethrick, 10/9; Lisa Haglund, 10/11; Phil Cala, 10/29; Diana Meckley, 10/30.
50/50 Winner: $41 winner was Rita Freeborough.
Sergeant At Arms: Doug Conroe kept his comments short. Money was donated for breast cancer awareness. Randy Sweeney’s table correctly answered the Rotary magazine quiz.
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