Events

For Junior High School Students only. Take pictures throughout the process
1) Determine the number of students the club will support in the oratorical competition. Verify the stipend that will be provided to the student(s) even if they do not place in the competition. Get commitments from club members to volunteer for event.
2) Obtain the oratorical contest application and infomration from the district, including dates, etc.
3) Contact the High School Principal to make an appointment to talk about oratorical contest and ask for contacts in the english / guidance department. Have school secretary set up the initial meeting between Rotary and the school.
4) Meet with the Principal and the music individuals and explain the oratorical contest rules and what it entails. Provide general dates of activities. Provide what the scghool needs to do and what Rotary needs to do. Also provide the potential benefits and/or monetary rewards.
5) Obtain the name of the student(s) selected by the school to participate in the oratorical competition
6) Send in oratorical application fee to the district for each student
7) Mentor the student(s) as necessary or appropriate
8) Provide the dates/times and locations for the oratorical competition regionals and the finals to the Principal and vocal contacts.
9) Coordinate with student and parents to get the student to the needed regional location
10) Coordinate with the student andparents to get the student(s) to the needed finals location
11) Attend the regional and final performances of the student(s)
12) Coordinate with district oratorical chair to obtain any student monetary winnings
13) Coordinate with the club secretary to create and obtain the stipend check
14) Coordinate with the student(s), parents and school to provide the check and any monetary winnings.
15) Follow up anytine as necessary to keep the student(s), school, club and parents informed of the upcoming activities.

FOUNDATION MONTH - Bring your $65 check to the meeting!

We will be meeting at Baywinde, 200 Kidd Castle Way (across from the Bayview YMCA). 

PLEASE continue to bring multi packs of toothpaste (full size) to stock our shelf at the Penfield food cupboard!

Meeting Agenda:

11:45  Lunch $10 (please arrive in time to get your food to be seated by noon).

Pledge: Jeanne Christopher

• Noon-12:10 Announcements / Updates
• 12:10 - 12:30 Upcoming Events​
• 12:30-12:40 Member Spotlight: Jeanne Christopher
• 12:40-1:00 Special Guest: Dave Hanna - Foundation Month
• 1:00-1:15 Happy $ & Wrap-up

Join Via Zoom (but we'd love to have you there in person!)

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87811068687?pwd=iwrZ6HAkjYAs49dlqBT9WijSaJgIy8.1

We want to say thank-you to the Baywinde residents for allowing us to invade thier home for the Euchre Tournament last week. Please bring your favorite tasty desert; cake, pie, cookies, brownies, etc. (no pre-packaged, store bought items please). If you dont have time to bake, visit your favorite bakery!

Please join us for the dedication of a bench in the memory of  the late long time Penfield Rotarian Nels Carman.

Penfield Recreation Department and Penfield Rotary will be holding a special bench dedication ceremony at Shadow Pines in honor of longtime community member Nels Carman on Tuesday, November 7 at 4 p.m.

Those interested in attending are asked to meet along the trail adjacent to the Clark Road Barn on the Shadow Pines property at 4 p.m. From that point, attendees will walk to his favorite tree where the event will take place, and the bench will be located

Details: https://www.penfield.org/news_detail_T3_R932.php...

One of our favorite events with our Veteran friends, a shared Thanksgiving dinner. It's alway good to remember old friends, new friends and what we have. Watch for sign-up notice. Everyone brings a favorite dish to pass. 

Nucor House Needs: dish towels, oven mitts and tupperware /storage containers

Town of Penfield Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 1 at 5 p.m. in Schaufelberger Park, 4-corners

Town of Penfield: A reception will be held to recognize Linda Kohl for her service on the Town Board in the Penfield Town Hall auditorium.

Tara will be sending out a sign-up request for bell ringers! 

PLEASE continue to bring multi packs of toothpaste (full size) to stock our shelf at the Penfield food cupboard!

Meeting Agenda:

11:45  Lunch $10 (please arrive in time to get your food to be seated by noon).

Pledge: Paul Marinucci

• Noon-12:10 Announcements / Updates
• 12:10 - 12:30 Upcoming Events​
• 12:30-12:40 Member Spotlight: Paul Marinucci
• 12:40-1:00 Special Guest: Joseph Young - Developing Mental Fitness in a Chaotic World
• 1:00-1:15 Happy $ & Wrap-up (All Happy $ this month will go towards buying frozen turkeys and holiday groceries for the Penfield food shelf!)

Join Via Zoom (but we'd love to have you there in person!)

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89791493168?pwd=BsbzUR6aZIx3yIM3GZPNkFBiMRHcHb.1

Watch for a sign-up email! It's almost the holidays!

Zoom:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86492680784?pwd=ft0scTidoAICbCKenlJwlclwoAem98.1  

Agenda Link

PLEASE continue to bring multi packs of toothpaste (full size) to stock our shelf at the Penfield food cupboard!

Meeting Agenda Link

11:45  Lunch $10 (please arrive in time to get your food to be seated by noon).

Pledge: Jeanette Cooper 

• Noon-12:20 Announcements / Updates / Upcoming Events​ (Laurie)
  • ​Nominations for the 2024-25 Penfield Rotary Board is now open!
• 12:20-12:40 Guest Speakers: Andrea Compo and  Lynne Buttino; Boces: School Counselors (Lisa)
• 12:40-1:05 Special Presentations: Oritorial contest students (Ken)
• Member Spotlight (if time allows) Jeanette Cooper
• 1:05-1:15 Happy $ & Wrap-up (Laurie)

Join Via Zoom (but we'd love to have you there in person!)

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86485191001?pwd=58DT4wwERGMuXtRQ86bzufqhGvPPaa.1

Zoom Link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82897391468?pwd=7DvU03F1QtHO3G5PyZvhJXzzPxoWge.1

PLEASE continue to bring multi packs of toothpaste (full size) to stock our shelf at the Penfield food cupboard!

Meeting Agenda Link

11:45  Lunch $10 (please arrive in time to get your food to be seated by noon).

Pledge: Jeanette Cooper 

• 12:00-12:10 Guest Introductions
• 12:10-12:30 Special Presentations: Penfield Club 75th Anniversary & Paul Harris Awards (Julie Carney)
• 12:30-12:50 Guest speaker: Chaz Goodman from the Levine Center to End Hate (Ken) 
• 12:50-1:05 Announcements / Updates / Upcoming Events​ (Laurie)
  • ​2024-25 Penfield Rotary Board- Lets Vote!?
• 1:05-1:15 Member Spotlight (Jeanette Cooper)
• 1:15-1:25 Happy $ & Wrap-up (Lisa/Laurie)

Join Via Zoom (but we'd love to have you there in person!)

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86485191001?pwd=58DT4wwERGMuXtRQ86bzufqhGvPPaa.1

Callyn and Chloe are advancing to the finals of the Rotary oratorical contest. Congratulations! Come support them!

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81503505385?pwd=XhbRG1YhbGviBEunU1bs5urqItbvlh.1

New date! 

The kickoff for the 2024 Spring Euchre Tournament Committee Meeting was held yesterday.

Link to Euchre Meeting Notes

The next meeting will be held will be held on Thursday April 4th starting at 12N.  Zoom link follows:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87307592394?pwd=xnU22bDoDIUV98HHJR4KzTjruPQSLH.1

Meeting ID: 873 0759 2394
Passcode: 853563

Please review the meeting notes and join the next meeting.  We'll be looking for members to volunteer for the various assignments and as usual will need to have several backup players depending on the registration and tournament attendance.

Family First Federal Credit Union has again accepted the primary sponsor position and we've gotten 2 of the 8 round sponsors signed up.  

Please review the meeting notes and join us next Thursday, if you have a conflict and can't attend, please reach out to me to share how you would like to participate.

All the best,

Dennis

Meeting Agenda Link

PLEASE continue to bring multi packs of toothpaste (full size) to stock our shelf at the Penfield food cupboard!

11:45  Lunch $10 (please arrive in time to get your food to be seated by noon).

Pledge: Laurie Dietrich

• Noon-12:20 Announcements / Updates / Upcoming Events​ (Laurie)
• 12:20-12:45 Guest Speakers: Rotary Monthly Theme: Environment, Guest speaker: Sarah Waterman | Sustainability EngineerTown of Penfield
• 12:40-12:45 President Elect Training (Lisa)
• 12:40-1:10 Committee Updates
  • ​Youth Services - (Ken)
  • Grants (Dana)
  • Membership (Jeanette)
• 1:10-1:20 Member Spotlight Laurie Dietrich
• 1:20-1:30 Happy $ & Wrap-up (Laurie)

Join Via Zoom (but we'd love to have you there in person!)

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86485191001?pwd=58DT4wwERGMuXtRQ86bzufqhGvPPaa.1

Celebrating Earth Day!  We will meet behind Tops at Panorama Plaza.

Come prepared with shoes/boots that can get wet and gloves! You will get messy! Large garbage bags will be provided but it works well if you have a 5 gal bucket to carry around with you!

Pizza will be served around 11:15.

Saratoga Springs 2024 District Conference, 

• Register for 2024 District Conference: https://bit.ly/2024-7120-DC
• The Early Bird Registration is now open!!! The $250pp registration will be available until January 31, 2024. After, the registration will be $275pp.
• We will be staying at the Saratoga Hilton and you can make your reservations at: https://book.passkey.com/go/RotaryDistrict7120Annual2024
• DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH 10, 2024. The block of rooms will be released to the public after that date.

Registration is NOW CLOSED, we are FULL! Thank-you Everyone! Stay tuned for fall tournament dates!

Date & Time: Saturday, May 4th, 2024   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 food will be available for purchase during the games.)

Proceeds will benefit a variety of Penfield Rotary community programs including student scholarships, Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf, and many more.