Rotoscoop 072120 (Jul 21, 2020)

If you are interested in viewing today's virtual Rotary meeting, please click the following link:

And, if you haven't paid your sheriff's fines yet (or wish to donate more to continue our local charitable work), please do so at the bottom of the following link:

https://www.rochesterrotaryclub.org/page/covid-19

President Ron Lichtle opened the virtual meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, then we recited the modified Four Way Test. President Ron then gave the invocation, and virtual lunch was served.

ATTENDANCE

There were 37 Rotarians present, and no guests.

15th HANDSHAKE

President Ron announced to the club Marty McClure earned the 15th logon (handshake) this week, enjoy the week without fines Marty!

HAPPY BUCKS

There were many virtual happy bucks given during the meeting, here is a sampling:

From Andrea Walker-Leidy to Everyone: 12:14 PM
$5 Happy Bucks for Tim Duncan’s office-had a sick dog last week and they did a great job!
From John Somerville to Everyone: 12:14 PM
I'm happy for some great new client projects
From Andrea Walker-Leidy to Everyone: 12:15 PM
(And he’s not a very nice dog! So thanks)
From Tom to Everyone: 12:15 PM
I have a happy buck
From Bill Ebinger to Everyone: 12:16 PM
I have a $10 happy buck in honor of Mo. Thanks for the park signage at the park.

ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK

Peter Stuhlreyer gave the Rotarian of the Week award to Jerry Carvey, reminiscing about Rotary dates (join date vs. birth date). Congrats Jerry!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christine Hage gave out a Paul Harris award to Julianne Morian.

Shirley Gofrank then made an announcement about Neighborhood House's Back to School Blast on August 12th from 4-6pm. Due to COVID-19 social distancing rules, we can have a total of 7 Rotarians attend, please contact her directly to sign up.

BIRTHDAYS AND CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

We had 2 birthdays this week! Happy Birthday to Rachel Aviles on July 24th, and Andrea Walker-Leidy July 26th.

We had no club anniversaries.

SHERIFF'S REPORT

Chief Steve Schettenhelm then proceeded to fine everyone on the Zoom call, raising money for our charities. In case you forgot to pay your fines (or wish to give more), please click anywhere on this text and scroll to the bottom of the page, or type in the following link into any browser:

https://www.rochesterrotaryclub.org/page/covid-19

PROGRAM

Our presentation for the day was our Charities Board, we heard from Tom Neveau and Ron Diliddo, speaking about our year prior and the upcoming year respectively.

Here is a summary of the plans for the upcoming year:

CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS – 6/30/2020

CASH ON HAND $ 80,200

OBLIGATIONS (approved grants,

Scholarships, students support) $ 28,500

OUTSTANDING ACCT. PAYABLES $ 8,900

ROTARY PARK RESERVE $ 3,500

ANNUAL ADMIN COST $ 7,200

UNOBLIGATED RESERVES $ 32,100

ROCHESTER ROTARY CLUB

FORECAST FOR FUND RAISING $ 50,000

GOING FORWARD PHILOSOPHY – BOARD MET TO DISCUSS SITUATION

BOARD WILL NOT SOLICIT GRANT REQUEST – MINIMIZE SAYING “NO”

FIRST FOCUS – PROTECT COMMITMENT TO SCHOLARSHIPS

SECOND – FOCUS GRANTS ON HELPING PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH LIFE’S BASICS

THIRD – MAINTAIN OUR CLUB’S COMMITMENT TO GUATEMALA MISSION, ACCEPT NO OTHER OVERSEAS COMMITMENTS

FOURTH – GET MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL TO MAKE A COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION HILLS PARK FOR SPRING 2021

If you are interested in viewing today's presentation, and the entire meeting, please click the following link:

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Yes, this is a challenging time. But, we are Rotarians, we will rise to the challenge, and our resilience and power of adaptation will prevail over this. Thanks everyone, have a great week.