Events

For our November service project, Penfield Rotary will be picking apples at Wickham Farms for the Penfield Food Cupboard. If you are interest is participating and have not notified Tara, please let Tara know you will be coming prior to 11/1. We will be meeeting at Wickham Farms at 0:00 AM. Hope to see you there!

The November club meeting will be help on November 8th from Noon - 1:15pm. November is Foundation Month. The featured speaker will be Dave Hannan, District 7120 Foundation chair.

$10.00 for lunch

Details to follow. We will be enjoying a thanksgiving dinner with the vets at the Nucor House!

Meet in the 2nd floor Multi-purpose room at Legacy at Willow Pond.

Come learn about the expectations and benefits of Rotary membership. Get acquainted with Rotary (local, district, international) and make new friends!

We want to inspire new members to participate and contribute to:

• The fun and comradery of our club.
• Improvement of the vitality and resources of our club.
• Improvement of the lives in our community and worldwide!

All members are invited to discuss the results of the Club Health Condition survey and to perform a SWOT analysis (strengths (S), weaknesses (W), opportunities (O), threats (T)). We am asking ALL club members to make the attempt to attend the meeting, even if you had not completed the club health check. The more club members attending the SWOT analysis, that are part of the strategic planning process and that provide their input, the more successful and the better the results will be for the club and its members.
 

If you have any questions or need additional information let me know at Mobile / Text: 585-754-0953 or Email: kenkohl55@aol.com.

Join us to decorate the Christmas tree in the 4 corners of Penfield on Tuesday 12/6 starting at 4:30pm. Have extra tree decorations suitable to be outside? Bring them along. The tree is usually 6-7 feet tall. Then join us after for some dinner and refreshments at Joe Gatts resturant.

The December club meeting will be held on 12/13 from noon - 1:15pm. The featured speaker will be our own Marie Cinti, Penfield Town Supervisor.

$10.00 for lunch.

Bring winter gloves (all sizes) as a donation to Penfield Hope, a ministry of St. Joseph's church, to help warm those less fortunate than us. 

The zoom link for the meeting is:

Details and how to sign up, contact Tara Dumont. 585-733-9200. The Salvation Army relies on money raised in red kettles to serve more than 25 million people in need each year. 

"Bell ringing helps people remember that there are people in their neighborhoods who won't have a Christmas without their help."

Since its beginnings in San Francisco in 1891, the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign has become one of the most visible community holiday fundraisers nationwide.

Where: 373 Oxford Street, Rochester

When: Saturday, December 17th

Time: Starting at 6pm

Bring one of your favorite holiday hor d’oeuvres to share (Let Peggi or Tara know) and a bottle of holiday cheer.

RSVP To Peggi or Tara by 12/10:Peggi Koch Mobile / Text: 585-451-9739 Or

Tara DuMont Email: taradumont@yahoo.com Mobile / Text: 585-733-9200

11:45 - Lite Lunch: Soup & Salad $8 p/p Please RSVP by 1/4 @ noon so we can get a headcount for lunch!

Noon to 1:00 - Oratorical Contest: Each student will deliver their final speech based on the Rotarty 4-way Test.  Five Rotarians will serve as formal judges.  Although the Club has budgeted for two students to advance to the semi-finals at Brighton High School in late January, the speech of either or both students will need to “earn” advancement to the semi-final level.

1:00-2:00 - Penfield Rotary Board Meeting All Penfield Rotary Members are invited to stay and attend the board meeting.

Session 1 - Areas of Focus

1. Vision & Mission
2. Business Operations
3. Club Image

1. Discuss the vision statement to make changes or refinements
2. Discuss each of area of focus
   • add / clarify goals and tasks
   • prioritize goals from most important to least important
   • determine the tasks in order of importance and / or sequence.
3. identify initial assignments, dates and resources / expenditures needed
4. Identify team members (how to get others in the club involved)

The January club meeting will be held on 1/10/23 from noon - 1:15pm.

Featured speaker: Dale Wickham, Wickham Farms

$10.00 for lunch.

Collecting food for the Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf at the January meeting.  The most needed items currently are shampoo and conditioner, ketchup, mayo, mustard and salad dressing. (updated list)

The zoom link for the meeting is:

Session 2 - Areas of Focus

1. Members
2. Service
3. Social or Club Experience

1. Discuss each of area of focus
   • add / clarify goals and tasks
   • prioritize goals from most important to least important
   • determine the tasks in order of importance and / or sequence.
2. identify initial assignments, dates and resources / expenditures needed
3. Identify team members (how to get others in the club involved)

Penfield Rotary will hold its January Social at Joe Gatt's on Tuesday 1/17, starting at 5:30pm - 7:30(ish)pm. New prospective members and those who are interested in Penfield Rotary are invited. The Penfield Business Chamber has also been invites to joint us for our social. Appetizers will be provided by Penfield Rotary. Cash bar.
 
We hope to see you then!

Pancake breakfast fundraiser for Cub Scout Pack 9.  Come on over to Applebees and have our cub scouts take your order and serve you a fantastic pancake breakfast. 

Tickets are $8 per person (scouts keep $5!)  Be sure to bring friends, family, and anyone that just enjoys a great pancake served by great kids!

Agenda: Review and discuss proposed strategic plan and committee reports.

A light dinner will be served. Cost will be $14. Includes Chicken, pasta, pasta sauce, salad, drink and dessert. If you plan to attend the assembly meeting, please let Ken know by Sunday 1/22. I need to provide Legacy the number of attendees on Monday morning. Please come early to socialize and get dinner so the meeting can start at 5:30pm.

Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 9:30am at Brighton High School, 1150 S. Winton Rd., Brighton, NY 14618;   

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW for BRIGHTON

GRANT MANAGEMENT SEMINARS (GMS)

for Global & District Grants in the 2023-2024 Rotary Year

To participate in Rotary Foundation Programs including Global and District Grants during Rotary each year, a club is required to become certified/re-certified and accomplish the following four tasks:

1. Each club President-Elect and Foundation Chair, or their representatives, are required to complete a district-sponsored Grant Management Seminar (GMS) or the Rotary.Org Learning Center online course.
2. Club president and president-elect must sign a Memorandum of Understanding (Club MOU) per The Rotary Foundation
3. Club president and president-elect must sign the District 7120 Addendum to the Club MOU, which is available on District 7120 website.
4. Each club must adopt the document retention and financial management policies required by the MOU.
5. Additionally, clubs must have donated $35 average per capita in the 2021-2022 Rotary year in order to qualify for grants in 2023-2024.  

It's that time of year. Be ready to cheer on your favorite car! Penfield Rotarians have been asked to monitor the event and help where needed.

Noon - 1:15. Lunch: $10

Guest Speaker: Neeraj Shah, Esq., MBA, CPA, www.PenfieldTax.com

2022 Tax Update

• 2022 Individual Income Tax Update
• 2017 Tax Reform – still very relevant in 2022
• SECURE Act 1.0 (2019) and 2.0 (2022)
• Key 2022 Tax Numbers

REMINDER: Bring full-size tubes of toothpaste to stock our shelf that we adopted at The Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf! A box will be provided at each meeting to collect donations. Other food items are also welcome, as long as the expiration date is still good.

• Walmart in Baytown has Crest Premium Plus Scope Toothpaste,5.2 oz, 3 Pack 3 and Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste , 6.3 Oz Tube, 3 Pack both for $6.47, Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste, Great Regular Flavor, 6 Oz, 3 Pack for $4.97
• Target in Penfield has Aquafresh Whitening Action Toothpaste - 3ct/16.8oz for $6.99, Colgate Baking Soda and Peroxide Whitening Toothpaste - 18oz/3pk for $4.99.

Our Club Service Project for February is preparing and serving dinner to veterans staying at NUCOR House. Look for details from Tara to sign up for a dish to pass.

About the Nucor House

Welcome to the Nucor House, a sober living facility operated as a part of Warrior Salute Veteran Services. The Nucor House, named after benefactor Nucor Steel, is fully furnished and includes all amenities for its residents. Food and transportation are also included, as well as case management services for veterans

Noon - 1:15. Lunch: $10 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86383601690?pwd=L2ZHVmc0am5zZmxTdnZtMmNnMWlEUT09

Guest Speaker: Lynn Malooly from Water for South Sudan

REMINDER: Bring full-size tubes of toothpaste to stock our shelf that we adopted at The Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf! A box will be provided at each meeting to collect donations. Other food items are also welcome, as long as the expiration date is still good.

• Walmart in Baytown has Crest Premium Plus Scope Toothpaste,5.2 oz, 3 Pack 3 and Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste , 6.3 Oz Tube, 3 Pack both for $6.47, Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste, Great Regular Flavor, 6 Oz, 3 Pack for $4.97
• Target in Penfield has Aquafresh Whitening Action Toothpaste - 3ct/16.8oz for $6.99, Colgate Baking Soda and Peroxide Whitening Toothpaste - 18oz/3pk for $4.99.

This is a club business meeting. Agenda to follow.

Noon - 1:15. Lunch: $10

Guest Speaker: Andy Urckfitz - Town of Penfield Recreation Director

A native of Penfield and current resident, Urckfitz has a multitude of parks and recreation experience. He began working at Penfield Rec in 2003 as a part-time camp counselor. Most recently, he served as acting Recreation Director. He also previously held the role of Assistant Recreation Director along with several years working for the Town of Pittsford Recreation Department.

As Recreation Director, he will oversee Penfield Rec operations including concerts, athletic field scheduling, and a wide variety of programs.

Other Agenda Items 

• In addition, Don Cicchino from Bloomfield Rotary will be present to advertise for the District Conference which will be held on May 6th at Veterans Park, 6910 New York 5&20, Bloomfield, NY 14469, USA. Don will show a short video.
• The district has asked each club to provide a raffle item for the district conference. The board discussed what to do and it was decided to have a basket with a BBQ theme. Please consider donating an item for the basket.  The basket needs to be completed by April 28th. I have put a spreadsheet out on the Google drive which will allow you to Identify what you would like to contribute (We want to make sure there are a variety of items) and allow you to know what has already been identified by others.
• Click on this link and enter the information into the spreadsheet for your contribution.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86383601690?pwd=L2ZHVmc0am5zZmxTdnZtMmNnMWlEUT09

REMINDER: Bring full-size tubes of toothpaste to stock our shelf that we adopted at The Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf! Please give to Tara.

Date & Time: Saturday, April 15, 2023   Check-in opens at 10:00 am ♦ Start time is 11:00 am sharp!

Location: Baywinde at Castle Pointe (by the Bayview YMCA) 200 Kidd Castle Way, Webster

Tickets: $25 per person (Includes water, coffee and snacks. Other beverages and pizza will be available for purchase during the games.)

Prizes: 1st $200 ♦ 2nd $125 ♦ 3rd $100

Proceeds will benefit Camp Haccamo, a summer camp for children and adults with a wide range of special needs and other Penfield Rotary programs. 

BIG Thank-you! To our tournament sponsor Family First Credit Union!

8:00 a.m. – Registration & Light Breakfast    IT IS FREE!

How do you feel about your Rotary membership? Are you proud to be a Rotarian? Do you feel fulfilled because you are making a difference in your community and beyond? How has Rotary changed you? Do you feel Rotary is making a difference in your personal and/or professional life?   
 
To help you answer these questions, you're invited you to come to the District Training Assembly which will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Bath Central School Bath, New York for half day.   

District Training Assembly is new and improved - it will be a Trade Show format. More to follow to explain what events and activites there are! 
 
You have any questions? Please feel free to email  PDG Norma at madayag.reillyn@frontier.com 

For the last three years, our District has participated in Rotary’s Great Lakes and park clean-up providing a substantial effort to improve the quality of our area watersheds. 

Join Penfield Rotarty in cleaning-up Channing Philbrick Park along Irondequoit Creek. Meet in the parking lot to pick up trash bags, be sure to wear your boots, it will be muddy!