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Lockport News
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Posted by Paul Lehman:
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.JPG) The Rotary Club of Lockport had a very successful "Valentine Raffle" on February 12th raising nearly $16,000 for scholarships and other club charitable efforts. Many volunteers came forth including past, present and future Youth Exchange students who pose here with Rotary Youth Exchange Chair, Janet Walker who stands in the rear on the right.
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Lancaster - Depew News
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Posted by Robert Benzel:
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DG JACK VISITS LANCASTER DEPEW
 Lancaster-Depew Club Rotarians hosted two guest speakers this past week, Alexia Kaplan, President of the Lancaster Interact Club and DG Jack Amico, concerning the Million Dollar Challenge coming up in May.
Dr. Joseph Girardi also discussed the upcoming Annual Jack Newhouse Golf Classic to be held August 10th at the Lancaster Country Club. There are still a few open spots for players and sponsors. Please contact golf chairman Dr. Joseph Girardi for more details, at 716-725-5917 or at jcgirardi@verizon.net.
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NOTL News
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Posted by Lorna Penman:
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NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HOSTS ROTARIANS FROM 9 LOCAL CLUBS
The Niagara on the Lake Rotary Club had the pleasure of hosting this year’s joint lunch meeting of local Niagara clubs in White Oaks conference centre. It was very well attended by Rotarians from the three St Catharines clubs, Niagara Falls, Welland, Fonthill, Ancaster, Niagara on the Lake - Lewiston and the SOWNY e-club. This was largely due to our phenomenal speaker, Past RI President Wilf Wilkinson.
PRIP Wilf entertained the members with some personal stories and gave a fascinating insight into the workings of the Rotary Foundation.
His Statement, "The Rotary Foundation is the closest thing that we have to real magic" struck a chord with his audience. Apparently, life after being a RI president does not put one on the back burner; after this meeting he was taking a quick trip to Dubai and then on to Tulsa Oklahoma for their club's 100th anniversary - they booked him 7 years ago!
Wilf's enthusiam and energy reminded our attendees of what Rotary is all about.
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Olean News
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Posted by Mary Kay Worth:
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OLEAN LIGHTS UP ROTARY
Olean Rotary Day Coming @ St Bonaventure – U Mass Mens’ Basketball Game was a BIG SUCCESS! Olean Rotary Club members were present to LIGHT UP ROTARY and raise funds to support our annual area 3rd grade Dictionary/Literacy project. The seeds of interest for a ROTARACT Club on the Bonaventure Campus were planted.
ROTARACT interest meeting was sponsored by our Olean Rotary Club and held in February at St. Bonaventure University! The response was great (30+ student) and the details are getting ticked off with hopes to have our charter meeting coming up in April!
ANOTHER New Member Induction! On March 17th, we officially welcomed Sue Payne into membership. It is extra special as Sue represents the mother side of our first-ever mother-daughter membership team! AG and PP Kathy Burch led the ceremony. Member Risa Micheinzi sponsored Sue. WELCOME TO ROTARY! .jpg)
$1000 Texas BBQ Smoker Raffle tickets are still available. Go to www.oleanrotary.org to get your chance to win an awesome smoker before the summer season arrives! Drawing May 18. $5 for a single ticket. $20 for five tickets. Proceeds to benefit youth and local projects.
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Lewiston NOTL News
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Posted by Tom Gerbasi:
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LEWISTON - NOTL INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS
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The Rotary Club of Lewiston, NY and Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON recently inducted 2 new members. Pictured are from left to right, John Cich inducted January 7, Tom Gerbasi, Club Secretary, and Carly Lapp inducted March 11.
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Jamestown News
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Posted by Dudley Erickson:
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SWEDEN DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT MAKES UP IN JAMESTOWN
 District Governor Elect Goren Samuelsson from Sweden visited the Rotary Club of Jamestown on January 26 on his way back home after the DG training out west. He stopped in Jamestown to visit his cousin, Rotarian Donna Johnson, who is very active in Thule Lodge and the Scandinavian Festival. (For those who are unfamiliar with the western part of New York, Jamestown is well populated by folks of Swedish and Italian descent).
Goran Samuelsson, who will be Governor 2015 - 2016 effective July 1, is from District 2340, Sweden. He is a member of Orebro Rotary Club, Orebro Sweden. There are approximately 90 members in his club and there are 5 clubs in Orebro. District 2340 has a total of 50 clubs and approximately 2900 members. He spoke briefly on the challenges they are facing in Sweden, many of which we are facing also - like aging, attracting younger members. He also mentioned the changing demographics in Sweden and the influx of immigrants from impoverished countries in need of help. Goran is looking forward to the upcoming year and the challenges of being Governor of District 2340.
In the photo, DGE Goren exchanges club banners with AG Sharon Hamilton and President Todd Allen.
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More Jamestown News
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Posted by Chris Anderson:
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At a recent meeting, the Rotary Club of Jamestown heard from Andrew Nixon, the director of the Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau who spoke about tourism in Chautauqua County. According to Andrew, tourism is a major industry in Chautauqua County, which is growing significantly. In addition to the many statistics that prove this statement, Andrew noted that the advertising and PR generated  by our county's tourism industry is positive messaging that can be used to combat negativity and so-called "bad press". In the photo on the right, left to right, Andrew Nixon, President Todd Allen and Doug Conroe, the program chair for March.
At another meeting in March of the Rotary Club of Jamestown, the club was delighted to hear from the new Owner and Manager of the Jamestown Jammer, Jamestown's semi professional baseball team. In the photo on the left, from left to right, Anthony Barone, Jamestown Jammers Manager, Jamestown Noon Rotary President Todd Allen, and Kevin Rhomberg, Jamestown Jammers Owner and former Major League Baseball Player.
JAMESTOWN INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS
At a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Jamestown, the club welcomed two new members, Jeff Smith and Kurt Johnson. 
Sponsored by Rotary Club Member Linda DeJoseph, Jeff Smith is the new Executive Director of St. Susan’s Center in Jamestown. A native of the area, Mr. Smith spent many years in restaurant and hotel management with the Marriott chain before returning home to serve St. Susan’s Center.
Sponsored by Rotary Club Member John Lloyd, Kurt Johnson was announced as a new member as well. Mr. Johnson is the owner of Shawbuck’s and operates one of the area’s newest restaurants, Shawbuck’s Press Room. Kurt is well known in the Jamestown area and the Press Room restaurant was just named Restaurant of the Year by the Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce.
The Jamestown Rotary Club is proud to welcome Jeff and Kurt. Both look forward to serving the community. In the photo, left to right, John Lloyd, Kurt Johnson, Jeff Smith, Spud Ericson (filling in for Linda DeJoseph), and Noon Rotary President, Todd Allen.
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Dunnville News
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Posted by Valerie Posthumos:
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CALEDONIA ROTARIAN SPEAKS TO DUNNVILLE
Recently, on January 15, the Rotary Club of Dunnville received a visit from Jim Aldridge of the Rotary Club of Caledonia. Jim’s presentation was very informative and encouraging in the area of fundraising. He spoke of the importance of purpose and commitment when setting up fundraising events. There were many great ideas for getting people interested, committed and helping out with our next fundraising event.
DUNNVILLE ROTARY'S FREE FAMILY DAY FUN
On February 16 about 325 people walked through the doors of the Lifespan Centre at the Dunnville Arena between 2 and 5pm for Dunnville Rotary’s Free Family Day Fun!  Dunnville Rotary provided good food: chili or soup with a dinner roll, and coffee/hot chocolate or juice to drink for the many families who enjoyed this special even and to sponsors: Debb Davies Catering, Flyer’s Café and Tim Horton’s!
There were free activities provided as well which included making a family handprint wreath, or a couple of different colouring sheets. Haldimand County provided large scale, interactive games, and two employees to supervise them who were kept very busy by the children who were enjoying them. They also provided giant Jenga blocks which were a big hit with the older children.
All in all this day was a huge success with many community members stopping a Rotarian to thank them for a wonderful addition to the free skate that was held at the arena. This really raised the profile of Dunnville Rotary in a very positive way and the club anticipates making this an annual community event.
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BNMC News
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Posted by Zach Polvino:
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BNMC HOLDS INAUGURAL CHILI COOK-OFF
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On Sunday March 1st Rotary BNMC hosted its inaugural Chili Cook-Off fundraiser. The event featured entries from clubs around the district including BNMC, Buffalo, Buffalo Sunrise, Clarence, Kenmore and Olean. The well-attended event was the BNMC club’s first major fundraiser, drew Rotarians from across the district raising money to be used locally in Western New York.
Guests bought tickets that allowed them to vote for their favorite chili, as well as a special ticket to vote for their favorite sales pitch.
District Governor Jack Amico presented the BNMC Club white chili team as the winner for 2015, and awarded the red chili team with the honorable mention. The BNMC Board decided to award the 1st Place cash prize to the next winner: Clarence Rotary, and the Honorable mention to the 4th winner: Rotary Buffalo. In photo, BNMC Rotarians Karen Johnson and Meg Keller-Cogan pose with the trophy after winning first place.
 In addition to the chili, beer and wine were available. The event also featured many silent auction items.
The fundraiser would not have been nearly as successful as it was without the great fundraising committee, the generous sponsors, and the support of our fellow Rotarians and neighboring Rotary Clubs. We are already looking forward to next year’s event.
In photo on left, BNMC Rotary Chili Committee Chair Mary Thomas Scott and BNMC President Sonya Stutts.
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Westfield Mayville News
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Posted by Ann Weidman:
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WESTFIELD MAYVILLE RECEIVES CHECK FOR LITERACY PROGRAM IN NIGER
The Westfield/Mayville Ro  tary Club received a matching grant check disbursement for its children’s literacy education program in Niger, Africa. The $2,000 grant (of which $1000 was matched by District 7090) supported the purchase of instructional materials for children’s literacy education, explained Jim Wakeman, W/M Rotary’s Foundation Chair/Club Grant Manager. “The literacy materials were purchased in August and delivered in October to several schools in villages near the capital city of Niamey, Niger.”
In recognition of this contribution, Pravin Suchak, Past District Governor and Foundation District Grants Committee member, visited the local club to present the $1000 match. “The Foundation is the heart of Rotary giving,” Suchak said. “This check today is partially from you, the members of this Rotary Club, and also from all of us in Rotary District 7090.” Such giving allows for many worthwhile local and global projects to be completed. I encourage all people to annually give even a few dollars so that this Rotary Club may earn the ‘Every Rotarian, Every Year’ distinction,” Suchak concluded.
WESTFIELD MAYVILLE ROTARIANS MEET TOP HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS
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Once a month during the school year, Westfield/Mayville Rotarians invite a top student from each of four schools for a lunch-time visit to hear about their studies, extra curricular, athletic interests and future plans.
In the photo, seated left, Kara Tenpas, Chautauqua Lake Central; Nathan Ottaway, Sherman Central; standing left, Abigail Jopek, Westfield Academy & Central; Derek Walter, Brocton Central.
For more information about this amazing young people, click on the Read More.
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Greater Jamestown AM News
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Posted by Pene Hutton:
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LOCAL AUTHOR SPEAKS TO GREATER JAMESTOWN AM
Beth Peyton, author, was the speaker at the Rotary Club of Jamestown AM on March 11. She shared briefly some entertaining excerpts from her memoir, Clear Skies, Deep Waters. Beth told about the genesis of the book and that as a memoir it explores an aspect of her life - not her whole life, but in this instance, the aspect of healing. Beth indicated that she and her husband moved to Chautauqua Lake, a place they loved, to heal after great loss, truly an endorsement for the area. After listening to Beth, several club members purchased an autographed copy - looking forward to reading a delightful and often humorous account of life on one of Chautauqua County's beloved lakes.
In the photo with Beth is neighbor and Rotarian Bob Terreberry, who recruited her as speaker and President Bill Burley.
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LeRoy News
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LEROY HAS BREAKFAST WITH ELSA & OLAF
At its recent LeRoy Rotary Pancake Breakfast, the club had nearly half its membership participating.
Elsa & Olaf were a huge draw - the idea was the formed by two of our members resulting in Tracy Ford fabricating the costumes and drafting her son and his girlfriend to be the players.
The earnings were nearly three times better than our last All-You-Can-Eat breakfast.
Pictured are, from left to right, Bethany Barone, Marcia McKenzie, Mary Margaret Ripley, Lauren Humphrey, Samantha Vagg, Elsa, Tracy Ford, Olaf, Joe Giannettino & Club President Randy Vink.
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Fonthill News
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Posted by Carolyn Mullin:
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FONTHILL EARLY ACT BACK WITH A ROAR
The Early Act Club at A.K. Wigg Elementary School in Fonthill has the privilege of being the first chartered Early Act Club in Canada. Although the club has had its ups and down over the first few years of its existence, 2015 is proving to be the best year yet as the club takes on projects for its community. As every parent knows, youngsters are often wanting to help but simply do not know how. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fonthill, the Early Act club is all about helping others in the community.
“I had been wrestling with the idea of giving back to the community and leaving a good social imprint,” organizer and Grade 8 teacher Tim Droppert said. He continued, “I thought no better place than using a public school to do that.” Droppert says that many elementary aged students are at the stage where they are learning about compassion, but often are left without outlets to use it. The club operates on the ideas of courage and community, which led to the partnership with Pelham Cares.
The students first chance to give back came on March 12 when the school hosted the first-ever Wigg Winter Classic — a ball hockey tournament in which all proceeds will head back into the community through Pelham Cares Youth Sponsorship Program. “It was amazing the response from the students once word got out. Every meeting we had, more students would come out and it really built some steam.”, indicated Droppert.
After the one-day tournament, more than $900 had been raised, which will go to help subsidize organized sports activities for less fortunate youth in the community.
Droppert also had the club participate in other activities as well, including the Coldest Night of the Year in support of homelessness. He plans to host two major events each year, with several small fundraisers throughout the year.
NEW MEMBER ADDED
In other news, the Rotary Club of Fonthill recently welcomed a new member who is already familiar with Rotary’s objectives. John Julien joined the club as a transfer from the Niagara-on-the-Lake club, as a result of his family’s relocation to Fonthill. Andrew Larmand, left, Membership Chair, provides John with his certificate of membership.
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Norfolk Sunrise News
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Posted by Bill Clevette:
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RACE WITH US!
On May 24th, the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise will inaugurate an exciting new annual event for runners from Southern Ontario, western New York and beyond.
The Great Race for Norfolk Rotary is named in remembrance of a great Rotarian and community benefactor (known locally as “Mr Norfolk”) – John Race. The Race includes 25k, 10k and 5k runs and walks along the scenic Lynne Valley Trail between Simcoe and Port Dover Ontario. Race time – May 24, 8:30 am at the Norfolk Golf & Country Club in Simcoe.
All proceeds will go to Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise projects such as:
- Restoring eyesight in 3rd world countries
- Elimiation of Polio
- Upgrading trails in Norfolk
- Norfolk General Hospital
- Literacy in Norfolk County
Learn about you can acquire the trademark “John Race Red Hat”.
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At the recent gathering of Presidents Elect from District 7070, 7080 and 7090, a large number of presidents elect were probably a little shocked to discover their fearless leaders - District Governors Elect, were actually that - fearless and super heroes.
Nine Rotarians graduated from Part 3 of the program (all three parts must be completed in order to graduate from RLI): Melisa Schrock – Akron Newstead, Kevin Davis and Vinnette Gooden - Brantford Sunrise, AJ Block – East Aurora, Aisling Heenan – Fredonia, Paul McAfee – e-club of SOWNY, Jim Ellison – LeRoy, Barbara Greenwood - Niagara Falls, ON, Kamil Umit Eruysal – Welland and Ed Stachura – Williamsville, will finish his part three when he feels better. We hope that is June 6th. Get Well, Ed!
