October 22nd 2024 Edition        ************************************************

THE MONTHLY FOCUS FOR October IS...

I am so very sorry that I could not make last weeks meeting.  I very much wanted to be here for Justin.  I will be watching the recording when I return home from California.  I hope that you were able to learn or appreciate something new.  I would love some feedback to post on our next newsletter.  Please send me an email or message on WA.   Thank you.  Karen

*******************************************     Open Board Positions for the 2025 ~ 2026 Rotary Year Our club CANNOT continue and function with out  members volunteering to take on the roles of keeping our club  moving forward to help make the world and our communities better. These positions take less time out of our week than you probably realize.    President for the term of 7/25 to 6/27  2 years VP for the same as above (Can be the Pres Elect or not) Secretary for 7/25 for a period of 3 years or more Treasurer for 7/25 for a period of 3 years or more  Director at Large for 7/25 for a period of 3 years       Contact President Anika or Karen to get more details and put your name in for consideration.  Our By Laws state that we must have these positions in place by 12/31 of the year.     It's a great opportunity for personal growth and so much more!!!  Try it you will certainly like it!!!!   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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WOOHOOO !  Congratulations to us for being awarded our 1st ever District Grant!!!!  We will be sponsoring 2 students to RYLA in June 2025 using grant funds.   Karen is looking for 1 or 2 members to assist with the process of searching for students.  Our goal is search for 10th graders that are home schooled or in cyber school who may not know about the opportunity as most Rotary Clubs work directly with schools.  As you know, Karen has worked with RYLA in both the club and district setting for the past 15 years!  Please let her know if you would like to take part in the grant project!!  karenandrotary@gmail.com or use the what's app to reach out!!!!

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Speakers NEEDED! President Anika asked everyone to find at least 2 speakers and assigned us each a month to fill.  Please be looking and asking in ADVANCE of your month or feel free to schedule someone sooner than your time.  Always check the "Speaker" calendar on the website for open dates.  I'll be adding the dates to the end of next year(it's a manual process).  Or reach to Karen. Let's have some fun and interesting programs!        July ~            Bill           DONE August ~        Karen       DONE September ~  Luis          Done October ~      John         DONE  November ~    Sam     We only need a speaker for Nov. 14th December ~    Jenna January ~       Anika February ~     Haley March ~         Lizzy April ~           Doug May ~            Beth June ~          Michele

Speakers Oct 24, 2024 6:30 PM Karen DeMatteo World Polio Day Oct 31, 2024 6:30 PM HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! NO MEETING TONIGHT Nov 07, 2024 6:30 PM Monthly Board Meeting Nov 14, 2024 6:30 PM Speaker Needed Contact Karen View entire list

Birthdays & Anniversaries Join Date John Davis November 1, 1974 50 years   Karen DeMatteo November 5, 2009 15 years

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https://www.rlinea.org/     Upcoming Classes RLI NEA Seminar - Dist 7390 - Summerdale, (Harrisburg,) PA October 12th 2024 More info RLI NEA Faculty Training/Refresher D#7390 Summerdale, PA October 12th 2024 More info RLI NEA Seminar - Dist 7120 - Rochester, NY October 19th 2024 More info RLI NEA Seminar - Dist 7410 - Scranton(Wilkes-Barre), PA October 26th 2024 More info RLI NEA Seminar - District 7850 - St. Johnsbury, VT October 26th 2024 More info RLI NEA Faculty Training/Refresher D7850 St Johnsbury, VT October 26th 2024 More info RLI NEA Seminar - Dist 7180 - Albany, NY November 2nd 2024 More info RLI NEA Faculty Training/Refresher D#7150 Syracuse, NY March 14th 2025 More info

District Conference 2025!  You have all received the emails from DG Bill with the information and updates!  Register Early for special pricing!

Rotary International Convention 2025 ~ Calgary Alberta Canada ~ 21 -25 June 2025   Register online at my.rotary.org https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/registration/registration-fees   WOW if you are under 30 you get such a great deal on registration!!!!!

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