LeRoy Pennysaver & News

LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 LeRotary Notes Ambulance District Information Meeting Tuesday, September 18th, 7:00 PM LeRoy Town Hall Courtroom LeRoy Ambulance Service will provide an overview of their current financial situation. There will then be a presentation on the option of creating an ambulance (special) district. This particular forum will be for information sharing only - the Town and Village Boards will establish a process for public input thereafter, prior to any decisions being made. President Jim Ellison opened the meeting at 12:15 pm last Wednesday with this year’s theme “Be the Inspiration!”. He welcomed Steve Drexler of the Brockport Club as our Guest. Announcements: President Jim handed out copies of our Vision Statement on which the Strategic Planning Committee has agreed. Next, we are moving on to the Mission Statement and Priorities for the future. The LeRoy Rotary picnic will be at the Bennett residence sometime in September. The 7090 District Conference is 10/20/18. Let Mary know if you have ideas for a social during September. The Social Committee is planning a game night on October 13th. Our LeRoy Rotary Community kitchen fed 72 people on Aug 28th. Once again, Rotarians were a minority of the help provided by volunteers from the committee including a core group from Orcon Industries. On October 28th, we will be holding our 30th anniversary of the appliance raffle. Mark your calendars for the Rotary Christmas party to be held this year on November 30th. Remember Rotary Leadership Institute on Dec 1st at Niagara Community College. Inductions: Our newest Rotarians Amber Dobson and Crystal Ellingham were installed. We welcome them! Missed Meetings: The following members were welcomed back after missing meetings. June Dusen and David Frost who fall under the Rule of 85 (longtime members). Crystal Ellingham had three makeups and one green card. Merritt Holly had two makeups and two green cards. Chris Biviano had one makeup and one green card. Lauren Humphrey and Erik Fix fessed up and paid up for one miss each. Fines: President Jim levied some fines to help members pay the remainder of their annual dues. June Dusen learned that A Rotary district is smaller than a Rotary zone but larger than a Rotary area. Crystal Ellingham enlightened the club with tails of her days spinning tunes in her off time at college. Dave Frost paid up for a brand new Legion calendar for 2019. Chris Biviano was censured for his elegance in adding lavender to his own quasi - Belgian brew. Larry Boylan and Erik Fix were taxed for their respective Rotary Anniversaries (46 years and 6 years respectively). Program: For the last Wednesday of each month, we broke up into committees to discuss what each is planning, new ideas being discussed and engaging all Rotarians, seasoned and new to participate in our projects and functions. Great discussion was had, and members enjoyed this time to plan for giving back in the future. Our next committee breakout will be at the end of September. For more information about the Rotary club of LeRoy, visit leroyrotary.org. Missing Something? Over Achieving Office Wear! EMBROIDERY Dress Shirts, Polos, Vests, Hats, Jackets, Etc. 1 Church St. LeRoy, NY 14482 585.768.2201 www.lpgraphics.net