iSEPTEMBER 2025
29 Sept
Board Meeting
In attendance: Dave P, Mary Ann, Becky, Pete C, Suzanne
Review of dates
Sign up for Apple Festival shifts
TREES:
two phases of work planting trees around the area
planting maple trees by walking trail in Tully
have money in the budget to make this happen
bench along trail
pollinator garden
put cut through at the end where it floods so the trail can still be used as a loop
Discussed new nember checklist that we'll use with Peggy as our first time around
New meeting format
By-laws review - Mary Ann will organize
Reorder items for the inperson meetings so that seakers can go earlier in the meeting
Meeting adjourned 8:07 am
18 Sept
Meeting called to order
In attendance: Dave P, Mary Ann, Del, Suzanne, Becky, Lydia, Gordie, Peggy, Mary, Pete C, Rob, Kelly
Happy dollars
50/50 1st draw - Mary Ann chose for Hal - winner!!
2nd draw - Dave P chose for Pete R - 4 of spades - loser
Apple Festival - Google Form sign up will go out today at 8:30 am
Fund raiser committee: any takers? crickets!
Donation doubler:
have to get a check for Sarah's Guesthouse to them
October has 5th Thursday so we can do another dinner for them
Business Backstory when we deliver dinner for them on Oct 30th
Money: Dave reviewed finances and we are in good shape
Interact:
changed meeting time to 1st Sunday of the month
begin pancake breakfasts in October
2 students from Fabius-Pompey including an exchange student have joined
Signage:
for trees that were planted
waiting to hear back from Signarama
considering a bench with a sign on the back
Survey results/discussion:
add one in person meetings*
perhaps evening
include some kind of game
perhaps at someone's home?
figure a way to make a donation out of it
accomplishments/progress
skill development
hands on service activities
weekly meeting ideas
topics for weeks without a meeting
Microforest: should get the small group together then decide getting the club up to speed
Walking path expansion:
Kelly will go back to town to see where they stand
discuss at next TREES meeting: change to Fri, Sept 18th @ 2:00 pm via Google Meet
Four way test
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 am
2 September
Board Meeting
In attendance: Dave P, Mary Ann, Suzanne, Kelly, Becky, Pete C
Review of dates
Community Days: gift certificates for selfie raffle
Membership: Peg Perkins will be inducted this week; The Rivitos will likely join in October
Survey results: Dave wants to review the results
Interact:
will be up and running again when school starts
finished up Kings Corner Market
will research getting them a flag for events
Some discusion about the dinner in October; more details as they become available
AUGUST 2025
14 August
In attendance: Dave P, Mary Ann, Pete C, Becky, Devin, Suzanne, Peggy, Gordie, Dave S
Happy dollars
Pie Making: first meeting date is
50/50: Dave P - Queen of clubs :(
Review of dates
Speaker in September: Del will see if we can get Chuck T to see if we can learn more about the microforest idea
Community Fair idea: social media raffle for dining gift cards for places in Tully
Discussion on Rotary ideas for making things more interesting
deep dive into club activities
regenerate sandwich making for Samaritan Center
invite Rotary club from another area to come and share their activity ideas
hear from other clubs
brainstorming projects about 6 months ahead to suggest tweaks in time for implementation
summary of Board of Directors meeting
review for common understanding and revision of bylaws for our club
play games
something to support PEACE, Inc
summary of Rotary magazine
each member of the club is responsible for being involved in some kind of meeting - getting a speaker, organizing a business backstory
Four way test
Meeting adjourned 8:14 am
7 August
Attendees: Del, Dave S, Pete C, Bob C, Conrad, Lydia, Alice, Hal, Devin, Bob B, and Dave P
50/50 raffle: Bob Cooper did not pick the Q of spades.
Lively happy dollar discussion
No speaker today, so we brainstormed what we get out of Rotary (working towards what we should change in the future):
Service (local and global) and fellowship were high on the list
Brainstormed how to increase membership. Ideas included making our events more kid-friendly to attract younger members. Our Winterfest is a good example of that for parents with younger kids. How can we expand to attract parents with older kids (who might be empty-nesters soon)?
How can we recruit parents of graduating teens, who might be looking for something when their schedules open up with lack of school activities.
Great discussion today. We’ll finish up our brainstorm this week. Our topic for this week’s assembly will be how we can spice up our weekly programs to be even more interesting and attract potential new members.
5 Aug
Board meeting
In attendance: Dave P, Mary Ann, Becky, Pete C
7:35 meeting called to order
Review of dates
Quick overview of service projects
Will look into Veterans Day pie making date as V Day is on a Tuesday this year with no Superintendent Conference Day the day prior
Meeting adjourned 8:01 am
JULY 2025
17 July
In attendance: Dave P, Mary Ann, Dave S, Becky, Pete C, Bob B, Gordie, Del
7:30 am meeting called to order
50/50 Suzanne (Dave S chose) - 7 of hearts :(
Happy dollars
Budget and finances
Schedule - next up: Business Backstory at The Nest on Thursday, July 24th
Bylaws - will review over the course of the year
Membership
Our current membership
Why we need to always add
What’s the process to add a new member?
in the bylaws
someone in the club proposes a new member to the Board
Board votes then promotes to the club
if someone says a prospective member should not join it must be in writing
Why you have to ask
New member
Club flexibility - membership types
Suggestions for review:
General discussion:
Sarah's Guest House - Mary Ann still has to hear back about 5th Thursday for dinner
Area 17 Presidents luncheon - Mary Ann will attend
Four Way Test
Meeting adjourned 8:14 am
10 July
In attendance: Dave P, Mary Ann, Suzanne, Dave S, Del, Pete C, Devin, Lydia, Becky, Alice, Bob B, Bob C, Rick, Pete R, Mary; Guest: David DeFrancis of Aurora of CNY; Jeff and Peg Perkins, Tom and Sue _______
Meeting called to order at 7:30 am
Happy dollars; 50/50 - Mary Ann Murphy drew the Queen of Spades!!!
Review of dates
Goals for 2025-2026: At assembly meeting next week, we will discuss this year's goals
Calendar: Reminder if you want the calendar shared with you, let Mary Ann know
Streamlining meetings: Send agenda topics to Dave P and/or Mary Ann ahead of time for Board, online and in person meetings
5th Thursdays: when we don't have any meetings scheduled, do we want to do meals for Sarah's Guest House?
Swag: did you pay for yours? Check with Lydia
Quarterly fees: due July 15
We Care Packs: Food bucket funds/budget; $470/quarterly?
Membership update: Natalie and Jan are stepping away from Rotary for now
Conrad Janke: Area 17 Representative
Survey: from Lizzy just came out this morning
Aurora of CNY:
Outreach & education coordinator
help people with hearing and vision loss
common now - macular degeneration (unable to absorb light), but also multiple eye issues
doctors make referrals
Aurora can provide them with the appropriate materials and supplies to remain independent
no cost for services; covered through Office of Aging, United Way, legacies & donations
full, free assessments
sometimes there are fees associated with equipment
lending closet from donations
support groups that meet monthly
trips and other ways to socialize within the community
mostly seniors, but any age can be accommodated
interpreter referral service
help prep seniors in high school who are college-bound
find jobs for those who want to work
one big fund raiser - at Rosamond Gifford Zoom
blind immersion experience is available
Four way test
Meeting adjourned at 8:19am
8 July
Board Meeting
In attendance: Dave P, Mary Ann, Suzanne, Becky, Lydia, Gordie,
Review of budget for the year
Review of upcoming dates
Review of service projects - Devin will send out report to the club
Avocado trees project - report due in July (Lydia will complete)
Dave will send out our club's bylaws so everyone can refresh their memories
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 am
JUNE 2025
12 June
In attendance: Kelly, Del, Dave S, Dave P, Bob C, Pete C, Lydia, Bob B, Becky, Mary Ann, Hal, Gordie
Meeting called to order 7:32 am
Happy dollars; 50/50 Mary Ann - 7 of diamonds
Reminder to pay club dues by June 15th
Review of dates
August 16th CNY Rotary event at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo from 12:00-2:00 pm
Discussed possible Books for the World project for this year
Four Way test
Meeting adjourned 8:00 am
5 June
In attendance: Suzanne, Kelly, Dave S, Pete C, Bob C, Charlie, Gordie, Del, Becky, Pete R, Dave P, Bob B, Lydia; Guest speaker: DavidHaas from Sarah's Guest House
Meeting called to order at 7:30 am
Happy dollars; Charlie's last meeting; Conrad will replace him
50/50: Natalie - ace of spades :(
David:
Sarah's Guest House (a health care hospitality home) serves families of adults who are in hospital (vs R McDonald that serves children in hospital)
established 32 years ago
guests come from across the country and world
bedroom, ride to and from hospital, food, comforts of home
six paid staff members
125 volunteers - cooking, transportation, yard work, laundry
annual budget $400,000/year; no state or federal funding
spring gala and golf tournament for funding; guests usually donate after check out
serve all hospitals; about half go to Upstate due to their specialty doctors/units
just expanded from 11 to 22 bedrooms
people learn about SGH from the medical providers, word of mouth
meals are served between 4:00-6:00, but people can help themselves any time
named by a woman who was very hospitable and had a house down the road from the current SGH
opened her home to homeless
people just getting out of jail
named for Sarah in the Bible who welcomed people into her inn
Kelly & Suzanne:
thankful for Memorial Day barbecue help - made $1,500.00
Mary Ann discussed calendar option
Highway clean up June 28th
review of other upcoming dates
Golf tournament - made $1,600.00
Donation doubler this month is for Clear Path for Veterans
3 June 2025
Board Meeting
In attendance: Kelly, Suzanne, Dave P, Gordie, Bob B, Mary Ann
Chicken Barbecue: consider the tradition of it to determine if we are going to continue
Review of dates
A Google calendar will be shared with any members who want it to show up on their own calenders
Dues need to be paid by June 15
Next adopt a highway: June 28th, September 20th, November
We'll do thank you cards for the golf tournament at the breakfast meeting on Thursday
Looking for Business Backstory places for December, February - June
Meeting adjourned 8:14 am
MAY 2025
15 May
In attendance: Kelly, Dave S, Becky, Pete C, Dave P, Alice, Hal, Mary Ann
Happy dollars
Donation doublers: Meals on Wheels and ClearPath coming
Chicken BBQ:
need to settle on times so we are not crowding up the kitchen
Pete and Suzanne are coordinating ordering
Mary is coordinating the sides
Pete is coordinating the marinade
Bob Balk's regional grant promotion for eradicating wolly ageldids
we have $1,000 from TREES that we can donate
hoping that it will encourage others for Gordie's grant proposal
Golf Tournament
Interact:
Mountain Goat run went well
We Pack Lunches got first delivery from Loaves and Fishes
Considering summer program
Four way test
meeting adjourned 7:53 am
1 May
In attendance: Suzanne, Kelly, Del, Dave S, Pete C, Rick, Gordie, Alice, Becky, Mary, Bob C, Dave P, Mary Ann
Meeting called to order at 7:30 am
Happy Dollars; 50/50: Mary Ann, King of Diamonds
Donation doublers coming up: Clearpath for Veterans and Food Pantry
Thanks to Del and Becky for mulching the treees along the walking path
Trees giveaway: took in a lot of donations
Review of dates
Chicken barbecue:
making sides on Sunday, May 25th, earlyish in the morning
need a grill master
pits will be better this year
need volunteers to work that day; see Pete if you can help - email, text or call
Youth Exchange:
will vote as a club to host this summer
monetary implications - $100 per month
will need help finding families
will need help throughout the year for transportation to events, etc
Member highlights:
Lydia
owns Southern Hills Vet Hospital; started 2010
emigrated from Czech Republic when 5
met husband at 16
always wanted to be a veterinarian
started dog sitting in summers
went to college for zoology then realized she wanted to be a vet
became a vet tech
started a family: Aidan and Amber
love going out on goats and sheep calls
Rick:
born in from Sayre, PA; adopted
wanted to be a lawyer
majored in sociology and took a lot of religion courses
Eastern Baptist Seminary
became minister in 1981; married/divorced/two children
Licensed Massage Therapist
worked for the County doing many sociology related positions
children services
adoption case worked
etc...
did several interim minister assignments at TUCC
became minister officially in May 2021
was in Deposit, Cortland, and Tully Rotary clubs
Also a Mason
Del:
grew up in Auburn
worked at father's auto parts business
have worked at many siblings' business
first Wayne to go to college
good combination of fun activities at college shaped his development
worked/traveled all over the state and then throughout Canada
after 9/11; decided to stay closer to home and went to work for brothers
passionate about manufacturing
two children of his own and follow three through marriage
likes music, church, hobby farm especially sunflowers
love Yankees
retired now so volunteer with PEACE, school, Rotary
Four way test
meeting adjourned:
APRIL 2025
29 April
Board Meeting: Suzanne, Kelly, Bob B, Pete C, Dave P, Mary Ann
Trees delivery
Road clean up
Golf Tournament
new social media blast
entries coming in
will solicit volunteers
need more raffle baskets
Chicken BBQ
Pete will contact Jim about cash box and charcoal from Tully Building
Pete will also create an email for volunteer sign ups
Mary Ann will contact Mary about using the Masonic Lodge on Sunday for organizing sides
Dictionary/Atlas project
Youth Exchange
Mary Ann attended training last night
will need to vote on hosting
commitment form needs to be sent in September
MAM emailed Tully Principal and Counselor to let them know where it stands
24 April
In attendance: Kelly, Suzanne, Dave S, Dave P, Bob C, Gordie, Lydia, Del, Becky, Pete R, Alice, Pete C, Mary Ann
7:30 pm; 50/50; happy dollars
TREES giveaway moved to inside the church
Highway clean up postponed
Review of Dates (above)
Scholarship review: Pete C, Dave S, Mary Ann
Member hgihlights:
Pete R:
6th of 7 Siblings; has a twin, twin telepathy is REAL
met Kelly in 1987
two daughters, Erin and Sara
active in school activities
worked for AT&T; retired after 25 years
Cisco systems;
works from home now;
telecom expenses in terms of costs for connection;
make sure bills get paid in correct currency, taxes, etc., anything to make sure the billing is correct
decided to join Rotary to continue working within the community
enjoy living in a rural area with no neighbors
Alice S:
grew up in Southern Cayuga county
went to nursing school
went to Boston to attend nurse anesthetist school; stayed there
worked at Boston Children's
she and husband moved around until they found themselves in Tully after a two year search
Lydia ecouraged her to participate in Rotary
have 3 cats, 2 dogs, 4 birds
10 April
In attendance: Suzanne, Kelly, Pete R, Pete C, Dave S, Del, Natalie, Mary, Alice, Gordie, Becky, Dave P, Mary Ann, Lydia, Devin, Rick; Guests: Deb Putman, Sharon Trerise, Andrew Lunetta – speaker from Tiny Homes for Good
Happy Dollars, 50/50 Dave Perkins ☹
Suzanne and Kelly:
Thanks for help for successful COY
Thanks to Gordie for presenting at the District Conference
Review of dates:
TREES tree giveaway is Saturday, April 26th
Highway clean up Saturday, April 26th, 10:00 am
Golf Tournament: need gift baskets
Chicken BBQ: Monday, May 26th
Member highlights: Pete R & Alice up next
Rotary Swag: ordered
Tiny Homes for Good:
Cycle of homelessness; affordable housing in Syracuse is a mess
Listen to guys’ stories
Goal is to cycle out of the shelter even though some came back after leaving
Partner with most affordable landlords in the city (one room, perhaps roommate situation)
Men kept coming back because they were in a better situation in the shelter than at an affordable housing situation
Three main -------- Construction managers, landlords, case managers
Units are spread across 12 different neighborhoods in the city of Syracuse (spreads out issues among neighbors with similar issues: drug use, mental health diagnoses)
Most important thing is to guarantee people that their units will still be there for them if they have hospitalizations or other reasons to be away from their homes on a long term basis
Groups like Rotary can help by volunteering, giving financial support and offering their expertise for building the houses
Four way test; meeting adjourned at 8:23 am
8 April
In attendance: Suzanne, Kelly, Gordie, Bob B, Pete C (briefly) and MAM
COY: did not lose money this year
Review of dates
Gordie:
vaccination project in Kenya
needs assessment done
held a little meeting at the conference with the necessary people to get things rolling
Global Grants Chair is on board
told it needs to be a global grant from a club; not a District grant
Cortland clubs haven't done these types of grants
would need other clubs in the District to join us in contributing money
Board approved Gordie to continue moving on with the vaccination
Golf Tournament:
Chicken BBQ: Monday, May 26th
MARCH 2025
13 March
In attendance: Kelly, Suzanne, Del, Dave S, Dave P, Becky, Gordie, Pete C, Bob C, Mary, Mary Ann
Happy Dollars
Review of dates
Member highights
Gordie:
joined air force after high school
went to college at Purdue after air force
married, family
lived all over the States and the world
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Commander in Canada
advisor to Air National Guard
trained himself to log with horses
reitred as colonel from Air Force then went to the Air National Guard
travels a lot and a long way (Oregon, Alaska)
works with Red Cross
mission trips
searched for log homes and wound up in Tully
joined Rotary in retirement to connect with people in Tully
did several of the ice harvests
Mary Ann:
child of Irish immigrants; four brothers
grew up in Syracuse and then moved to Amber on Otisco Lake
graduated from Marcellus High School
degrees from Nazareth, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Cortland
married with two daughters
taught business at Tully JSHS starting in 1988
moved into administration in 2000 as assistant principal and athletic director
became principal in 2009
retired in 2021
has done interim administrative jobs since then
joined Rotary to have something to do in retirement
thankful that parents taught her to give back to the community
member of Tully Ag Advisory Committee
Four way test; meeting adjourned at 8:09 am
6 March
In attendance: Bob B, Del, Pete C, Becky, Kelly, Pete R, Gordie, Devin, Bob C, Suzanne, Dave P, Rick, Alice, Conrad, Lydia, Mary, Natalie; Guests: Molly Murphy & Cash, Maureen Murphy
7:30 am Meeting called to order
Molly & Cash:
training began at 8 weeks
was at 2 different prisons for initial training and evaluation for his purpose
upstages Molly and steals the show all the tie
has a sense of which students need therapy
once when he approached a student and licked his ear; parent was contacted and there was an issue with that student!
she follows his lead when dealing with her students
In the North Syracuse CSD, there are only two therapy dogs in the whole district
he senses when someone needs emotional support or attention
Happy Dollars; 50/50: Dee - no luck!
Suzanne & Kelly:
thanks for all of the help with the first annual winter carnival
Review of dates
Public image grant was approved for feather flag and hats
Scholarship: Pete is working
Global Grant idea: Gordie - vaccination van idea
Four Way Test
meeting adjourned at 8:31 am
4 March
Board Meeting
In attendance: Suzanne, Kelly, Bob B, Bob C, Gordie, Pete C, Dave P, Mary Ann
Review of upcoming dates
COY: Need small committee (Suzanne, Kelly, Dave P, Bob B, Mary Ann)
Public Image Grant: We were approved for a vertical flag and 12 Rotary hats
District Conference: Gordie is going up early and leaving after his session
TREES: need to have a meeting soon; do not have a date for distribution date and won't until we are told when they'll be in
Golf Tournament: Bob and Suzanne will meet soon to work out details and then we can get posters out
Winter Carnival: reviewed the event; will make plans for next year
Three Club Dinner - please plan on attending!!!
FEBRUARY 2025
13 February
In attendance: Kelly, Suzanne, Del, Dave S, Bob C, Mary R, Bob B, Dave P, Pete C, Alice S, Mary Ann, Gordie, Becky; Guest: Catie Waite
Meeting called to order 7:34 am
Happy dollars, 50/50 raffle: Bob C - no luck :(
Review of dates (see above)
Member highlights:
Mary Rapp:
grew up in Rochester, the oldest of four
always wanted to be a nurse
lots of different jobs as a teenager
1st grade teacher told her mother she was a daydreamer, so that fueled her to be successful
dedicated her life as caregiver and in public health
met John who was brought up on a farm
married after college
four children: sheriff, elopement photographer, nurse, dairy nutritionist
has done some career development for nurses
after moving to Tully, became enmeshed in the community
joined Rotary in 2011
kidney transplant recipient
Interact Adviser 2021
thankful for Becky helping get projects moving
describes herself: crafty, dedicated, self-sacrificing, resilient
memorable trips to Argentina, Ireland with more upcoming: Scotland, national parks
Pete Cardamone:
native of Rochester
teacher, community leader
adult education with Rotary
different administrative roles in secondary schools
has held different leadership roles within the community
community service with wife Denise
married 52 years
parents to Carolyn, an astrophysicist
does problem-solving with other Rotarians
executive secretary and past president for Tully club
youth exchange country representative
have hosted many youth exchange students
full time care giver to Denise in her recovery from a stroke
four way test, meeting adjourned at 8:12 am
6 February
In attendance: Kelly, Suzanne, Pete R, Dave, S, Dave P, Conrad, Mary, Del, Bob B, Bob C, Gordie, Becky, Alice, Pete C, Hal, Mary Ann; Guest speakers: Gianna Branca, Loretta Edinger
Happy Dollars, 50/50: Bob C drew Queen of clubs
Review of dates
Loretta & Gianna
in addition to primary care, we chose to add to our offerings
fillers, Botox, permanent jewelry
chemical skin peels
skin product line called Skinmedica
aphroditeallure.com; also on Instagram and Facebook
after hours appointments
book through social media sites
Questions:
welding of jewelry - tiny little spark that binds the jewelry to the skin
MRI - both have had imaging done; medical grade tape gets placed over the jewelry
There is a trend in medical offices doing this work
dermal piercings go under the skin and permanent jewelry is on top of the skins
dermal fillers are placed into areas that have lines to diminish the look; use hyullaronic acid
only use Botox brand that has had FDA approval for 20+ years
QR code outside of the practice to use for booking
Winter Carnival
Sponsorships coming in
will be posted at the event
will also be on social media
Del will send out a list of donors and places he has already asked
MD PELS - online courses if you want to take them and cannot go to the in person trainings March 15-16
Four way test
Meeting adjourned @ 8:11 am
4 February
Board Meeting
In attendance: Kelly, Suzanne, Bob C, Dave P, Mary Ann
Review of Dates
Rotary Anniversaries in the area: Lizzy asks for people to RSVP
Committee Reports
Scholarships through Foundation Grants - someone has to attend a grant management seminar (can do online)
Kelly reported on the trail extension idea with the town; very interested
Food Money Bucket: Dave P asked Del to look at it to determine what the food pantries do with money - refocus that money into the We Care Packs
Will ask Barb Kohberger what we can do to help PEACE throughout the year
Meeting adourned 8:27 am
1/23/25 Peter R wins $440 in the 50/50
JANUARY 2025
9 January
In attendance: Kelly, Becky, Dave P, Dave S, Bob C, Bob B, Alice, Pete R, Gordie, Caitlin, Mary R, Del, Natalie, Pete C; Mary Ann; guest speaker Laurie Black
Happy dollars, 50/50 Kelly 8 of spades :(
Reminder: Samaritan Center on Monday, Jan 20th
Review of other upcoming dates for January (see above)
Project Linus: Bob B -
We Care Packs: always looking for food items and monetary donations
Guest Laurie Black, CNY Book Buddies
United Way of Central New York
Local program in response to early literacy rates
many children struggle to learn to read
2/3 of students nationally need assistance
learning loss due to the pandemic
science of learning how to read is a big push right now
Kindergarten foundation is essential
Learning to read journey accelerates in 1st grade
Through 3rd grade, students have to build their knowledge while improving their reading skills
In NYS 50% of students have gaps
Tully is doing a good job of teaching reading; 4th or 5th in Onondaga County
Readers need a lot of opportunities to practice reading
In 6 schools in Syracuse City Schools
600 students meaning 600 volunteers are needed
work with 2 different students for one hour
group of 10 people go to school at the same time
encouraging space to read during lunch
volunteers work with the same students each time for one year
External evaluator to see if students in Book Buddies are performing well
Concern that students are not practicing at home
Volunteers are trained; background is checked
There is still a need for more volunteers
Caitlin Buglione joined today and is perspective member
Four way test; Meeting adjourned 8:11 am
7 January
Board Meeting
In attendance: Kelly, Bob, B, Bob C, Pete C, Dave P, Mary Ann
Review of dates
Samaritan Center on Monday, January 20th - Need more sign ups
Speaker ideas for May 8th are welcome
Winter Carnival is shaping up nicely
Meeting adjourned 7:47 am
DECEMBER 2024
12 December
Meeting callend to order at 7:30 am
Gordie reported that his trip to Kenya went well
50/50 Lydia again! no luck :(
Review of upcoming dates
Atlas distribution: rescheduled to Friday, Dec 20th
Citizen of the Year:
Member spotlights:
Natalie
born and raised in Syracuse by immigrant parents
graduated from Syracuse University
Southern Hills
likes to spend time at family camp on Owasco Lake
avid reader
Bob Burns
grew up in Oneida
worked on radio
went to OCC for broadcast journalism
opportunity came up to work in governmet
worked as Onondaga County Sheriff's Deputy as public information officer for 32 years
worked at Tully Hill as counselor for 7 years
volunteering for several organizations
married for 47 years
daughter Corinne
geneology buff
Discussed inputting officers in Rotary
Four way test
Meeting adjounred at 8:13 am
5 December
Meeting called to order at 7:30 am
In attendance: Suzanne, Kelly, Dave S, Becky, Bob C, Bob B, Alice, Pete R, Del, Pete C; Speaker Greg Dewan
Happy dollars; 50/50 to Lydia, 4 of hearts :(
Review of upcoming dates (see dates at the top of this page)
Greg Dewan, Director of Hiscock Legal Aid Society
102 employees; 65 are attorneys
handle about 9,000 cases a year
legal respresentation for those who need financial assistance
family law is the busiest
divorce representation
housing
unemployment benefits; cover several counties
immigration law; cover 18 counties
criminal appeals
parole violation hearings
4,000-5,000 cases open at any time
court assigns the Legal Aid Society to handle cases
funding from government grants and contracts, but also the state supplements
Hon Frank Hiscock spearheaded the start of the Legal Aid Society through money bequeathed in his will
Discussed how to get pictures of the newly planted trees on Meetinghouse Rd
We will apply for a grant to put up signage
Four way test
Meeting adjourned 8:12 am
3 December
In attendance: Suzanne, Kelly, Bob B, Bob C, Mary Ann
Review of upcoming dates
Grant for public image - TREES signage for new trees on Meetinghouse Rd.
Discussed positions for 2025-2026; 2026-2027
Meeting adjourned 8:13 am
NOVEMBER 2024
14 November
In attendance: Suzanne, Kelly, Dave S, Pete C, Alice, Del, Rick R, Gordie, Bob C, Bob B, Devin, Mary R, two interactors: Cindy & Izzy, Pete R, Becky, Natalie, Dave P, Lydia, Mary Ann; Guests: Catherlijne, Doug Larison, Rick's guest, Roy, Peter & Rose and other members of the Bungoma Rotary Club of Kenya
Review of upcoming dates
Catherjline introduced herself
Cindy 9th grade & Izzy 7th grade, Interactors
Gordie & Lydia: Adopt a Fruit Tree/TREES Project w/ Rotary Club in Bungoma, Kenya
explained grant process through the Rotary Foundation
avocado trees because they have a long lifespan, have a positive effect on the environment, nutritous food
planting 9,000 trees that will live for 80 years!
overview of trip Gordie and Lydia took earlier this year
Roy reviewed slides
Principal, Board members, teachers, students, Rotarians planting avocado trees
others involved in the program
thankful for the rain after planting!
Four way test
Meeting adjourned 8:37 am
12 November
Board Meeting
In attendance: Kelly, Suzanne, Dave P, Pete C, Bob B, Mary Ann
Review of upcoming dates
Pasta dinner update; Pete R will have final numbers this week
Veteran's Day pie making was very successful; made about 175!
Atlas distribution (Optimists and Lions will split the costs)
Winter carnival update
TREES:
Budget update:
Discussion about new Area Rep position
Officer positions for 2026-2027; nominate one month, vote following month
OCTOBER 2024
17 October
In attendance: Suzanne, Kelly, Bob B, Gordie, Dave P, Del, Becky, Mary Ann, Mary, Bob C, Pete C
50/50: Gordie, no winner :(
Happy Dollars
Calendar review
Kelly reviewed CNY Rotary dinner that she attended with Bob B; will need an Area Governor; Pete explained process
Spaghetti dinner review
Apple Festival review
Member highlights:
Becky
grew up in the Syracuse area
married her husband who was in the Navy
started a family
lots of travel over the years through deployments
worked at bakery at Green Hills
joined Rotary to keep busy after retirement
Dave P
grew up in Eastwoord & Tully
married/family
30+ years career
Dad was in Rotary
He's been in 13 years; joined Rotary to give back
parents bought the land called Uncle Tuck; former ski hill
family live one year sabbatical in France
3 October
Called meeting to order at7:30 am
In attendance: Del, Bob B, Devin, Becky, Pete R, Alice, Jim, Lydia, Charlie, Pete C, Rick, Kelly R, Suzanne, Dave S, Mary Ann, Guest: Adam Carlin, Talkrot Gourmet Mushroom Farm
Happy dollars, 50/50 - Bob C 5 of spades :(
Reviewed upcoming dates
Talkrot, Adam Carlin
located in the building on Meetinghouse
10 different varieties; 100 lbs of mushrooms each week
clone successful mushrooms over and over
explained process to grow the mushrooms
sell kits to grow your own; ship them all over the country
Spore-fired microfarm - will install a gourmet mushroom farm for educational purposes or personal use
matches his love of art and growing mushrooms
Talkrot name is inspired to talk about the rotten places mushrooms grow
Opened in Dec 2023
Planning for:
storefront (farmstand)
farm tours
Sell:
5 employees
Website: letstalkrot.com
Active on Instagram
Four-way test; meeting adjourned 8:22 am
1 October
Board meeting
In attendance: Suzanne, Kelly, Pete C, Bob B, Dave P, Alice
Review of dates
Apple Festival sign ups will go out for everyone to review
CNY Zone meeting in Borodino on Oct 15th
Election Day spaghetti dinner - keep it on your radar
Save the date for the Winter Carnival: tentative Sun, Feb 16th at Vesper Hills
Holiday gathering is Sat, Dec 7th
Donations to food pantries: who are the contacts
Quick look at service report
Youth exchange: MAM needs to be trained and is awaiting approval
Meeting adjourned 7:59 am
SEPTEMBER 2024
20 September
Attendees Del, Pete C, Dave P, Bob B, Bob C, Suzanne, Kelly, Becky, Mary R
Happy Dollars:
50/50 Raffle: Bob C; better luck next time!
Reviewed upcoming dates
Community Days Review: Fire Pit raffle had light participation. Sell more tix at Apple Fest
Election Day Update - Peter
1st Club Member Highlight was presented by Suzanne who reviewed a fulfilling life beginning in Ithaca / Rochester then to Tully with Dads veterinary business. Lemoyne College for Premed then Teaching but the 1st of 6 kids turned focus to home. There she shared her love for and taught responsibilities of animals (Alpacas, Yaks, Chickens, Cats & Dogs) with her children. She assists her husband, Mark with family business activities but still allows time for community volunteering. Especially as the current co president of Tully Rotary.
2nd Club Member Highlight was presented by Kelly with an equally happy life. Homer native then to Cobleskill College and SUNY Cortland. She met Pete while at Cortland and started a teaching career. 33 years in the same classroom as kindergarden teacher at Homer Schools. Kelly also coached both Volleyball and Field Hockey. Two daughters continue to keep the family busy with their careers in business and music in NYC. Retirement also allowed Kelly to become an immediate volunteer with Peace and Rotary where she is current Co-President with Suzanne. Kelly likes to play golf when she can but is challenged with a severe hook from the “Field Hockey Swing”
Next Member Highlights will be Becky and Natalie
minutes submitted by Del Wayne
5 September 2024
Meeting called to order; happy dollars; 50/50 Hal Brown - no winner
Kelly & Suzanne
Guest: Jay Currie; Preble Town Historian:
glaciers cleared the way for the soil that was conducive to farming
Onondaga County was originally larger than it is now
Revolutionary War veterans were given varying sizes of land based on their ranks
Bob C - book by Mary Dunn; Where the Trains (Tracks?) Meet; history of Tully; worth reading
share responsibility of recording weddings and deaths with the town clerk
people can access ledgers to research their genealogy
Four way test; meeting adjourned 8:23 am
AUGUST 2024
15 August 2024
In attendance: Kelly, Suzanne, Dave S, Dave P, Pete C, Bob B, Del, Mary Ann
Called the meeting to order at 7:31 am
Happy dollars; 50/50 Bob C - no winner :(
Dave P
Four way test
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 am
Respectfully submitted, Mary Ann Murphy
8 August 2024
Attendees - Kelly R, Suzanne D, Peter C, Del W, Dave P, Mary R, Bob B, Dave S, Natalie D, Becky S
Co Presidents review of upcoming events
Aug 8 Community Fair team meeting at the Loft re plans for this fall’s event
Aug 22 Ardesia Winery Backstory at 5PM 1079 Stevens Rd.
Aug 27 No weekly meeting is scheduled
Sept 19 Speaker needed. Contact Suzanne with ideas
2025 Meetings are all open for Speakers and Backstories
Suzanne introduced Kelsey Ann Hall - Director Tully Free Library - director@tullyfreelibrary.org
Kelsey began her remarks with a short history of her professional career. She comes to us from the Fayetteville Free Library and previously as a Fabius Pompey Library Needs Specialist.
Timeline/updates of the library revitalization project:
Aug 24 will close the current facility in prep for moving to the TUCC temporary location
Sept 3 move to TUCC -
Thank You TUCC for accommodating this transition
Thank You to Tully Rotary for assisting with packing unused books for the CNY Books for The World
Sept 10 begin renovations at the current facility. New elevator. Open Space Design
Jan/Feb 2025 return to remodeled Library
Q&A following Kelsey’s presentation:
Bob Burns asks for the Library’s thoughts on what we can do in the future
Suzanne inquired about how TUCC facilities will be organized
All library functions will be housed in the Sunday School Wing of the Church
Kids room for story telling, Nursery for little ones, Conference for groups,
Large room for books and condensed library functions
Office space across the hall
Teen room for older kid activities
Peter C who is also on the Library Board encourages public awareness of the local 25% participation required to remain qualified for the 75% grant. Total project is $300K
Del W inquired about future plans to utilize the technical study area for 1:1 or small group training on computer/cell phone operation. Kelsey says this is a definite future plan.
Dave P recognized Kelsey’s social media skills and invited her assistance with Tully Rotary membership drive and possible corporate membership.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Del Wayne
1 August 2024
Todays Attendance - Bob Burns, Bob Cooper, Suzanne Drumm, Kelly Reppenhagen, Rick Reed, Jim Austin, Becky Seltzer, Alice Spier, Del Wayne,
Today’s meeting is called to order by Bob Burns who lead the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of “America the Beautiful”
Happy Dollars:
Pete Cardamone recognized $87,000 distributed through Tully Rotary since our formation in 1987. These dollars have come back to us through Rotary grants supported by member contributions nationwide. He proposed that Tully Rotary members contribute at least $25 annually to the Rotary Foundation in recognition and appreciation for the work that they do
Bob Burns announced the departure of family and friends who have visited over the summer. It was great to have them but great also to return to the quiet life in rural Otisco.
Co Presidents Report
Kelly called attention to upcoming events
8/08 Community Fair Committee to meet and finalize activity items for the Fall event
8/13 Board Meeting to discuss developing an “Action Statement” for members to use when describing “Who is Tully Rotary and What do they do ?”
8/15
A primary topic for this meeting will be a discussion of how we can grow our club. It is important that we hear from all members so be sure to attend
8/22 Next Back Story at Artesian Winery on Stevens Road
Suzanne introduced Roger Wilcox from Dude’s Delights as our speaker today
Roger is opening a new business in Tully as a baker producing French Macrons
Roger and his wife returned to CNY from a career as a Civil Engineer in Boston
Both are graduates from ESF and now have 3 children in Tully schools
Roger has a family heritage of dessert baking from the Rochester area
He bakes them from his certified home kitchen
Marketing is done by “Pop Ups” at CNY events followed by word of mouth events and a few outlets in Manlius, Baldwinsville and Greek Peak
Meeting minutes respectfully submitted by Del Wayne
JULY 2024
9 July 2024
Board Meeting
In attendance: Suzanne & Kelly; Pete C, Dave P, Bob B, Bob C, Gordie, Mary Ann
Kelly's goal: add a pathway that crosses the middle of the trail on Meetinghouse Rd; pollinators, Rotary signage of some sort, Rotary bench; want to approach the Town of Tully to see if this is a possibility;
Suzanne's goal: promote Rotary in "Hi, Neighbor" which primarily serves Madison County, but they are willing to allow us to put our info in it; maybe other organizations will join us in those efforts
Kenya Grant, Gordie: Rotary Foundation is vetting our grant very closely and we need to work through some items that get us in the direction we need to make the grant come to fruition
Books for the World, Pete C: both Tully Elementary and Tully JSHS will have books as will the Tully Free Library; TFL has to have the books out of the way when they start their renovation later this summer; Mary Ann will take it from here by contacting the school and TFL
Community Fair: Would we want to be a part of the parade? Not just interact. Could we have a game that would be interactive for people/students
Financial Reports, Dave P: need to work on budget for next year; will put in all of the usual events and food pantries
Meeting adjourned at 8:18 am
JUNE 2024
6 June 2024
In attendance: Dave S, Suzanne, Pete C, Dave P, Bob B, Bob C, Pete R, Kelly R, Alice, Rick, Becky, Mary R, Lydia, Amber, Jim, Charlie, Del; Rachel Dadonna and Zeke Mohat (Interact); Guest speaker Ashley Moench Short, Nick's Ride 4 Friends
Happy Dollars; 50/50 Andrea, 6 spades drawn by Dave P
District 7150 Farewell: June 27th, 5:00-8:00 @ Grace Swan Conservatory, bring a dessert or appetizer; no alcoholic beverages allowed on the property
Bob & Bob: thanks for a wonderful year
Rachel: senior at Tully, started while tagging along with her older sister; attending Clemson studying food science and human nutrition; Why Interact? great way to get involved and help someone out
Zeke: senior at Tully, mother signed him up, became more fun as he grew older; Salsbury University studying finance; Why Interact? great way to meet new people and learn how to talk to people you've never met before
Samantha (not present): Hartwick College studying nursing (couldn't attend due to course in Cortland)
Chicken Barbecue: thanks to Pete and Mary for the coordination of the sides and cooking of chicken
Guest speaker Ashley Moench Short: Nick's Ride 4 Friends, Auburn, NY
founded by the father of a man who lost his battle with addiction at the age of 20
started as drop-off center for people with substance use disorder
survived the global pandemic that accelerated the drug addiction crisis
everyone who works there is in recovery
peer support professionals who are certified
not work; very rewarding purpose that allows people to reconcile their own addiction issues
trauma-informed basis for working with people
people first language meaning people with drug addiction (NOT drug addict)
harm reduction
registered for Naxalone
if you give people resources, they will usually be as safe as possible while doing something unsafe
street outreach teams go to places in the community
works with the Cayuga County Correctional Facility
have a man who facilitates people getting from rehab/hospital into in patient treatment so they are not discharged into the streets
women with children are less likely to seek assistance because they fear losing their children
lots of grants, including federal grants, donations and opiate settlement funds
Board of Directors who have professions that support the needs of the not-for-profit
small team: 466 individuals they've worked with since 2022
help people get to their appointments
advocate for people in the court system, get them food, etc.
need recovery grants for people coming out of rehab
event this weekend on Saturday, June 8th called Recovery Speaks (3rd annual), Jess Novack is performing, catered, sponsors, donations
MAY 2024
2 May 2024
In attendance: Bob C, Bob B, Dave S, Pete C, Rick R, Gordie, Becky, Dave P, Devin, Jim, Mary Ann; Lydia; Interactors: Nick, Noah, Nate Houghton; Guest speaker: Jason "Wally" Meyers from HELPRA1 regarding opioid addiction
Happy Dollars; Rotary coins; Drawing: Pete Reppenhagen - new 26-card deck; no winner
Nick, Noah, and Nate shared their reasons for joining Rotary
Wally, Auburn Rotary Club & HELPRA1:
Helping Local People in Recovery Assistance
Narcan use training
Streamlined a path to rescuing people from drug addiction
State and nationally recognized
Funding comes from the Cayuga County and through Wally's funding
Opioid settlement funds go to every county geared towards preventing drug overdose
Naloxone is the name of the med that prevents death from drug overdose
Narcan is the brand name
It kicks the opioid receptors out so they cannot shut down the body's systems
143 innocent bystanders have saved people with HELPRA's distribution of Narcan
Building a bus to take out around the country to target the most hard hit communities in each
Always - no response by the person having an overdose
Overdose to death = 12 minutes
Once administered, call 911 and the person on the other line will tell you what to do
It works very fast
Once the person comes to, the person feels awful like the flu x 100
People can go back into an overdose if they don't go to the hospital for treatment
Why do drugs get laced with fentanyl, xylazine or others? It is cheaper to make vs more pure drugs
Nalox Boxes around the community
Can get Narcan at the pharmacy and insurance like Blue Cross Blue Shield can cover it, even if you don't need it for yourself; $42.00; can be a co-pay of $2!
OASAS is also another resource for training and distribution of Naloxone
Fund raising: sell shirts; doing a cornhole tournament; doing a motorcycle ride
Sign ups for chicken barbecue
In lieu of a Google Meet meeting next week, let's have committees meet to catch up at the discretion of the committee leader; specifically, we need to work on the Chicken Barbecue, Golf Tournament, Citizen of the Year
Bob C went to Cortland meeting this week: can we put together a team for their golf tournament? They are sending a team to ours
Meeting adjourned at 8:32 am
APRIL 2024
30 April 2024
Board Meeting
In attendance: Bob B, Bob C, Pete C, Gordie, Mary Ann
reviewed Business Backstories coming up
Youth exchange: Kelly and Mary Ann have expressed interest in taking this on
Donation doubler:
District grants:
check should be in the mail
library is looking for materials for their grant
books for the world - curating the collection at TFL
costs $310.00 per pallet
can it be postponed to after July 1st
ask new director to present to the club
Week of May 6th:
Multi District Conference
Adopt-a-Highway:
TREES distribution:
Global Grant:
Idea for consideration (Gordie):
Making Lydia & Gordie's visit a Rotary Friendship exchange?
Kenyans pay some of their costs to get here to visit us and our club
District grant to support it?
Would have to budget - Gordie will get some round numbers; about $2000 for airfare
Pete recalled a vocational exchange program that might also be a way to approach it
Gordie will ask them
Bob B suggested that this be brought up with Suzanne & Kelly as next year's Co-Presidents
Bob C suggested that they could give us real time updates about our combined grant project
Money (Gordie):
other people's money: fund raising projects
separate money so we don't use it on ourselves
requirement in our bylaws
Paul Harris Fellow:
Sign Up Sheets for events:
Flag exchange?
Meeting adjourned at 8:16 am
11 April 2024
Today’s Meeting is brought to order by Dave Sandwick
Happy Dollars for:
Suzanne and Mark Drumm announcing the engagement of their daughter Adrienne.
Dave Perkins who combined business with pleasure on a trip to Denver where spent
Time with daughter Emmi
Pete Cardamone experienced the eclipse in Skaneateles with his daughter and fellow Rotarian
Hal Brown.
Card Drawing by Becky Seltzer for Hal Brown. Winner !
Bob & Bob New Business
Tree Giveaway updates by Dave Perkins
Business Backstory will be next week at Woodmansee Woodwrights 4/18 5PM
Citizen of the Year honoring Janet Hillebrand on June 22 at “The Loft”
Memorial Day Chicken Barbeque needs special help for shutdown at 11AM - 1PM
Golf Tournament May 18 needs business donation baskets for the silent auction
Revenue from basket sale goes to the Tree Program
Bob Burns introduces Chris Weiler, Caretaker of the Tully Cemetery
Chris discussed his appointment resulting from personal and business contact with Bob Fairchild. Their relationship grew and Bob eventually asked if Chris could help him with the paperwork side of his job as Cemetery Superintendent. Chris agreed to this position which includes Lot Sales, Funeral Scheduling, Special Projects & Public Relations.
Chris and Bob also would like to recognize Sue Cullen for her assistance with daily cemetery work. In particular Chris mentioned that Bob and Sue restored 116 old monuments last year
One of Chris’s first actions was to place permanent markers on Veteran’s grave sites. This would be in addition to the annual flower placements on Memorial Day. Chris started a “Go Fund Me” page for this project and quickly accumulated adequate dollars to purchase all of the markers (photo is attached). Nancy Porter assisted the campaign by transferring photos and service records from community Veteran Records to the Friends of Tully Cemetery FaceBook Page. This information was only available due to the thorough records, kept over the years by Eleanor Preston and Nancy Porter at Tully Historical Society.
The Veteran Marker project has quickly generated interest for veterans in neighboring cemeteries of St Leos / St Patricks churches as well as the Vesper Cemetery. Chris is working with Ed Wortley and Jill Northrup to accumulate names and conduct a similar program. They have already identified nearly 70 additional Tully Veterans.
Bob Burns also mentioned Megan Barnes from Hamilton who restores headstones and researches deceased biographies for families. She conducts public presentations on these topics and could be a possible speaker for our Club.
Chris closed his comments with a summary of cemetery details
Plot Cost is $950
Burial Cost is roughly $800
There is ample growth room for plots on the North side of the Cemetery
Tully Cemetery is entirely funded by plot sales, volunteers and donations
Todays meeting adjourned at 8.15 AM
Minutes are submitted by Del Wayne
3 April 2024
In attendance: Bob B, Bob C, Mary R, Ella Pollock, Brier Huggins, Kelly, Becky, Pete R, Suzanne, Gordie, Jim, Pete C, Del, Dave S, Lydia, Dave P, Mary Ann; Guest Rachael Russell
Meeting called to order at 7:30 am
Happy dollars; 50/50 raffle Rick R, Queen of Spades still in the deck; 6 cards left
Review of Dates
Golf Tournament: please start asking for donations of gift basket or other raffle items
Interact:
Brier: 2nd year, We Care Packages, Otisco Pancake breakfasts; Junior NHS scholarship winner
Ella: 2nd year, does anything she can, but likes the Mountain Goat run the most
Rotary Foundation presentations: Dave P - Paul Harris Plus 4; Pete C - Paul Harris major donor pin; congratulations!!
District training on Saturday @ VVS: Lydia, Gordie, Dave P, Pete, Bob B and Mary Ann
Global Grant: some controls that are in place are putting us in a holding pattern due to the hosting club not having the minimum number of participants in the club as defined by the club (not the District)
Rachael Russell, MPH; Onondaga County Health Dept Lead Poisoning Prevention Program:
lead is a naturally based metal
lead paint was banned in 1978; many homes may contain lead-based paint especially in Syracuse
three ways to get:
dust particles from windows and doors with deteriorated paint, being opened and closed; and other high friction areas of the home (stairs, porches, floors)
pets can also be affected the same as humans
found in:
soil containing chipped lead paint
water through lead pipes
dust particles during construction renovations
imported toys, imported spices, pottery/dishware, makeup/cosmetics
health effects:
blood lead tests
OCHD Lead Program
provide case management to help family
collaborate with child's doctor
home inspection for lead exposure
ensure remediation
will take landlords to the DA if they do not remediate
prevention
disposable wet wipes
flushing pipes by flushing and running water
use certified contractor
wash child's hands and face
take off shoes when entering your home
iron, calcium and Vitamin C in foods
blood tests for pregnant women to act faster
grants and funding available
mobile lead testing vehicle
follow on Facebook
Bob Cooper knows the places you can go to have your water tested
Four way test
Meeting adjourned 8:20 am
MARCH 2024
21 March 2024
Meeting called to order 7:30 am
In attendance: Becky, Dave S, Dave P, Suzanne, Bob B, Bob C, Gordie, Alice, Patricia Kinney (Alice’s sister), Del, Lydia, Natalie, Kelly, Mary Ann
Mary Ann and Jim were called for card selection; no winner; Dave S showed the Queen of Hearts still in the deck! Six cards left!!
Business Backstory at Cortland Byrne Dairy next Thursday, March 28 5:00 pm
TREES: lots of new people on the list; hopeful the distribution day will be Sat, April 20th
Eclipse on April 8th:
Citizen of the Year:
Global grant:
forwarded info to Board members with dates and other important info about funding the money towards the project
reviewed process of money being moved from the club and the District to the Kenyans
close to $7000 from Tully Club
motion to fund passed
Scholarship grant: reminder that applications for next year are due April 1st.
Gordie’s mission trip to Israel:
shared slides
Commit Ministries is the organization he went through
leader has done 350 mission trips all over the world
variety of people on the team in addition to the Rabbi and his wife
touring places that Jesus walked was very moving
lots of pics of geography; tourist attractions were mostly closed
hotels in one place were full due to evacuees taking the rooms
they built the shed and pergola as intended, but couldn’t do the bomb shelter due to funds being limited
what about the war??
Nothing stopped them even when airlines wouldn’t fly in and rebooking was done because others did
Rotary clubs in Israel, but Gordie wasn’t able to go visit
security: everyone let their dogs out at 10 pm as a measure!
security lines were very long
Four Way test; meeting adjourned
7 March 2024
In attendance: Bob B, Bob C, Jim A, Dave P, Del, Mary R, Becky, Kelly, Pete C, Devin, Gordie, Rick, Mary Ann
Guests: Peter Tague, Lucy Wright, Andy Pollack, Wesley Chambala
Meeting called to order 7:32 am
Happy dollars
Interact: Lucy, Andy, Wesley introduced themselves and told us why they are involved
Reviewed dates
Peter Tague from Songview Financial:
primarily work with retirees
saving is a huge investment - 10-15% of your income
disability planning
life insurance planning (especially if you have children)
retirement planning
budget
power of attorney
tax qualified accounts
want money transferred "clean" - transfer on death (TOD)
estate planning (60-80 yrs of age)
trusts can be hard; make sure to understand how they work and that there are steps to going through a 3rd person to lay out the money as it is needed
fiduciary standard - put the clients first; contractual obligations
READ ALL OF YOUR DOCUMENTS!!!
www.songviewfinancial.com
Four way test; meeting adjourned at 8:21 am
FEBRUARY 2024
15 February 2024
In attendance: Lizzy, Dave S, Pete C, Bob B, Dave P, Lydia, Del, Bob C, Alice, Mary R, Becky, Suzanne, Gordie, Hal
Happy Dollars, Hal Brown, Ace of Hearts
TREES update: 600 out of 750 spoken for; plan to distribute on Sat, April 20th – same day as Earth Day highway clean up
Dates: Business Backstories: need one for March
Mail: thank yous from Mothers and Children in Crisis, Project Linus, Samaritan Center
Citizen of the Year nominations: campaigns for 4 people; closes on Feb 28th
Eclipse: April 8th; possibility of club event that day; Pete offered that his daughter, an astronomer, will be in Tully and might be leading a program at Tully Free Library
Hosting an exchange student: Bob C asked about host families – do we have any lined up? We have to file “intent to look” form for host families; club obligation for giving student a stipend each month, assign a counselor, involve student in events with Rotary and Interact, attend regional events or sponsor a local event
Bob B introduced Lizzy Martin: 3rd generation Rotarian; 15th year anniversary; will be President (name change from District Governor) of CNY Rotary in July;
Board will work together as a group for making decisions
Clubs will remain autonomous
Committee structure will change to more a team oriented approach
New events committee
www.cnyrotary.org
Recruitment and growth: emphasis for all clubs; member engagement is really important; happy and engaged members wearing their Rotary swag while doing community activities; consider satellite club that meets different needs of club members
Lizzy will do area visits where all of the clubs in the area will attend her official visit at some sort of event – mini golf, etc; will start a new, traditional event
New service committee will create a database to provide support and resources for clubs to learn from each other, share ideas, assist with those projects; we need someone to step up for this position as it will be part of the Leadership Team
Assistant Governor will be changed to Area Representative that will be a three year term; chosen from pool of nominations; chain of command: Club>Area>District
For new members: say yes to as many things as you can including the District level events which will help you develop a good Rotary IQ through learning about serving in Rotary; ask questions!
Grants: will continue offering them as Rotary does now; will introduce regional grants which will involve more steps to get the money allocated
Environment Committee: could be doing our TREES program with this committee to grow it and make it a bigger deal
Follow at CNY Rotary on Facebook and Instagram
Four way test: meeting adjourned 8:18 am
February 1, 2024 Assembly Meeting 7:30 AM TUCC
Bob & Bob New Business
Induction of Becky Selzer as our newest member
Becky is sponsored by Mary Rapp & membership chair Lydia Aris
Bob Burns read the powerful Rotary Responsibilities script
Becky was warmly welcomed by the club
Upcoming event dates by Suzanne Drumm
2/15 Lizzy Martin contributions
2/22 OCWA Backstory - Marcellus Plant 5PM
Lead by Pete Murphy
3/07 Summit Financial presentation by Pete Tag
3/15 Shamrock Shuffle 5K Road Race or 2K Fun Walk
7/11 Southern Hills Preservation Corp speaker Natalie Demoski
Trees & Citizen of the Year report by Dave Perkins
44 people have signed up for 597 trees, out of 725 trees total.
Dave encourages club members to promote the remaining seedlings
Distribution Day is scheduled for 4/20 at the Pavilion behind the Municipal Bldg
Bob Cooper calls attention to the positive Rotary image thru this program
2 recommendations have been received for Citizen of the Year so far.
Discuss with the Tully community for others deserving consideration
Donation Doubler Matching Gift program
13 Club members have contributed to five different charities so far.
Please continue to contribute via Zelle for matching funds from Rotary
Next Donation Doubler will be for CNY Land Trust
“Activities” on the Rotary site will identify potential charities
Service Projects by Devin Shay
Spring cleanup day of Rt 11 and the expanded zone to be scheduled
Membership by Lydia Aris
Southern Hills Preservation Corp is a possible new corporate member
Lydia reviewed Corporate Member dues at only $60
Bob Cooper calls attention to building a list of Tully organizations for other
possible Corporate members
Guest Speaker - Ed Wortley Sr.
Ed spoke emotionally about his appreciation of the Rotary experience
Especially regarding the recent Veteran’s Day pie event at the Otisco VFD
Recognized Hal Brown for his leadership as well Mary Ann Murphy, John &
Mary Rapp, Bob Cooper, Pete Cardamone, Peter & Kelly Reppenhagen,
Heather in the kitchen and surely many others.
Ed was very moved by the young student’s appreciation of the Veterans and
their special kindness to Vets with lifelong issues
Closed by saying “We cannot do enough for our Veterans”
Ed recalled his time as President of the Tully Rotary. He was especially proud of the Recycled Bicycle Project and the help of community members highlighted by Ray Cates and Dan Johnston
Called out special affection for
Nelson Reppert, Pastor at TUCC who “changed my life”
Jim Austin who prepared and sent Tully Newsletters to troops overseas
Dave Horn who was the “Best Speaker guest at Rotary”
Hal Brown, “a consummate leader”
Francis Fitzpatrick for his “pride of workmanship”
Betty Fairchild, Bill Cadwalder, Bill Buck, Pat Quinlan, Dan Porter,
Beth Bartholemew, Gary Heyman, Walter Grunfeld
Ed Wortley obviously loves every citizen of Tully and knows every name. We were honored to hear his words of appreciation and wisdom
JANUARY 2024
11 January 2024
Google Meet Meeting Thursday Jan 11, 7:30 AM
Drawing was won by Bob Cooper, King of Hearts is a great card but not the winner
Bob Burns reviewed activity on upcoming dates:
Samaritan Center Event Mon Jan 17 at 230
Still encouraging carpooling
5 Rotarians so far are firm. Still need a few more up to 8
6 Interact are confirmed.
Peter cautions that Interact participants need to be age 14 or older
Thursday Jan 18 backstory will be a Nightingale Mills Hardware
5:30 PM Kelly is the primary contact at NMH
Board mtg coming up Feb 4
Next Assembly speaker is Ed Wortley
Speakers are set thru June 2024
District Picnic Event is set for June 27 as we evolve to CNY Rotary from 7150
Gordy Howard reminds us that the Global Grant needs to be completed
Gordy suggests revisiting Lucky 13 Beef as a backstory
Gordy also offered a presentation on his recent trip to Israel.
We are all very interested. Suzanne to schedule
Dave Perkins updated the Tree Seedling giveaway.
32 Participants and 422 trees of the total 475 have been ordered
All have been spoken for before any promotion beyond our website
Suggestions are made to limit requests to smaller numbers for more participants
Bob Burns suggests getting more
Peter Cardamone asks TR to consider membership in the Enviromental Sustainablilty Action Group lead by Chuck ???? at the New Hartford Rotary
Citizen of the Year has had light activity. Needs more promotion to gain nominees.
Press release has been sent to Tully News for publication on the 3rd wk of January
Bob Burns will also get it out on social media
Membership. Becky Seltzer will meet soon with TR Executive team for her new member interview. Planning to induct in the February Assembly Meeting. Welcome Becky !!oo
Google Meets worked successfully today as we step away from Zoom
Needs a common invite for each weeks meeting
4 January 2024
In attendance: Devin, Dave S, Dave P, Pete R, Kelly, Suzanne, Alice, Pete C, Bob C, Bob B, Mary Ann, Del, Jim; Guests Conrad and Steve from Cortland Rotary
Meeting called to order at 7:33am; happy dollars; Pete R’s name was drawn – no luck ☹
Bob and Bob:
Asked our Cortland guests to speak on their club happenings:
Zoom function for anyone who cannot attend in person (Cortland breakfast Rotary page)
Guests Puzzle Solvers (Autism) most recent
7:00 am at the Homer Center for the Arts on all Wednesdays
Would love for any of us to join
Ride
Golf tournament
Highway and river cleanings
Octoberfest
Pumpkin Fest
Kettle drives
Child safety and canine program support
Loaves and Fishes
Senior citizen clean ups – minimal yard work; clients through the Office of Aging
Crutches for Africa (any kind of mobility devices)
47 members; average about 30 participants per week
Would love to join forces on projects
Reminder from Dave P about donating to Project Linus and Mothers and Children in Crisis with deadline on Monday, Jan 8th
Dates:
Samaritan Center Jan 15th; 2:30-5:00 pm
Business Backstory Thu, Jan 18th at Nightingale’s Tully Lakes ACE Hardware at 5:30 pm
TREES meeting today and will order seedlings this week; plan to order 500
Treasurers: Jim and Dave – hope to move from QuickBooks to Wave to save on costs (Steve from Cortland recommended Quicken Premier; pays $80 per year; will share with Dave P)
For Presidents Elect Kelly & Suzanne:
Interact:
Save the date: Thursday, June 20th – touring the mudboils, rugged terrain, have to sign a waiver, don’t go if you can’t get in and out
Four way test; 8:20 am meeting adjourned
DECEMBER 2023
7 December 2023
7:30 called to order
Happy dollars; 50/50 drawing for Jim Austin; no win this time
Bob2
Slate of Officers for 2024-2025:
Co-Presidents: Suzanne & Kelly
Co-Treasurers: Jim & Dave P
Secretary: Mary Ann
Sargent at Arms: Dave S
Executive Secretary: Pete C
Membership Chair: Lydia
Public Image: ???
Interact: Mary R & Kelly
Please consider officer candidates, yourself included, for our next meeting
Guest speaker: Paul Porter, Director of Stewardship of the CNY Land Trust & Water Quality
6th largest land trust in NY including the newest of 54: Perkins Woods at Little Tuck (Dave’s family’s land in Otisco
Reviewed different land acquisitions around Onondaga and Oswego Counties and subsequent work to preserve the land, create pollinator meadows with seed mixes specifically created for the soil in those areas (handed out seed mix info)
To seed 11 acres, it costs $7,000!!!
www.omri.com – will tell people exactly what to order for the area
Get involved:
Join and become a member
Volunteer stewardship
Organize partnerships
Cnylandtrust.com
Facebook
Earth Day walk on April 20, 2024 – let Paul know about school groups and scout groups that might want to join
Larian – constantly working on eliminating evasives so the bees can do their work; plans to prep South Meadows for a pollinator meadow
5 December 2023
Board meeting minutes
In attendance: Pete C, Dave P, Kelly, Bob B, Suzanne, MAM, Bob C
Reviewed meeting dates for this week and next
Update for Samaritan Center for serving a meal on MLK Day: penciled in for dinner; would like to make this an annual for Rotary and Interact
Need info for Linus Project (blanket donations at Christmas)
Revisited idea of giving a donation to guest speakers of non-profits
Interact update: great effort by Interact with FFA for pie making for Veterans; separated coins for Pennies for Polio; planning on Samaritan Center in January
Discussed cleaning up the church where our Rotary stuff is in the corner
Discussed allowing other groups using the church using the monitor we purchased for our purposes; many items discussed from signing out the equipment, needing cords and remotes, batteries for remote, an extra remote and cords for our own use, who at the church or from Rotary will be responsible for coordinating use? Suggested making ad hoc group to discuss how to make this work: Bob B, Bob C, and Dave P
7 December 2023
7:30 called to order
Happy dollars; 50/50 drawing for Jim Austin; no win this time
Bob and Bob:
Slate of Officers for 2024-2025:
Co-Presidents: Suzanne & Kelly
Co-Treasurers: Jim & Dave P
Secretary: Mary Ann
Sargent at Arms: Dave S
Executive Secretary: Pete C
Membership Chair: Lydia
Public Image: ???
Foundation Chair: Jim or Pete C?
Interact: Mary R & Kelly
Please consider officer candidates, yourself included, for our next meeting
Guest speaker: Paul Porter, Director of Stewardship of the CNY Land Trust & Water Quality
6th largest land trust in NY including the newest of 54: Perkins Woods at Little Tuck (Dave’s family’s land in Otisco
Reviewed different land acquisitions around Onondaga and Oswego Counties and subsequent work to preserve the land, create pollinator meadows with seed mixes specifically created for the soil in those areas (handed out seed mix info)
To seed 11 acres, it costs $7,000!!!
www.omri.com – will tell people exactly what to order for the area
Get involved:
Join and become a member
Volunteer stewardship
Organize partnerships
Cnylandtrust.com
Facebook
Earth Day walk on April 20, 2024 – let Paul know about school groups and scout groups that might want to join
Larian – constantly working on eliminating evasives so the bees can do their work; plans to prep South Meadows for a pollinator meadow
Meeting adjourned with the Four Way Test @ 8:27 am
NOVEMBER 2023
16 November 2023
Meeting was brought to order by Bob Burns at 7:33 am with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Dave Sandwick asked for happy dollars and Bob Cooper picked a losing card for the draw.
A guest and possible member Becky Seltzer was introduced to the members. She was asked to describe herself and her reason for interest in becoming a member of Tully Rotary.
Mary Ann Murphy needed to leave early for an 8:00 am meeting so we asked that her business get address first.
1. December 9th Christmas Party meeting at the train station starting at 4:30 pm. Need help setting up at 4:00 pm. Would like a sign up for food so there isn’t multiple of the same dish.
2. Peace Family- sign up pretty much complete. Need to get gifts to Mary Ann no later than the 14thth or at the party - they can be dropped off at her home.
Bob Burns continued meeting sighting future dates:
1. December 5th- Board meeting
2. November 30th Business back story at Watson’s Nursery on Sentinel Heights road in Lafayette. 5:00 pm
3. December 7th is a face to face meeting at the Tully United Community Church- Breakfast at 7:00 am with meeting to start at 7:30. Paul Porter of the CNY Land Trust is the scheduled speaker.
4. Tully Turkey Trot- Tully Public Library fund raiser event. Tully Rotary is a sponsor this year. The event needs volunteers- Thanks Giving Morning- Please contact the Library
Kelly Reppenhagen discussed the pie making event help the previous Friday at the Otisco Fire Barn. Approximately 140 pies were made. Kelly elaborated on how well the Interact and the FFA kids worked together to get the project completed. Hal Brown showed the kids how to make pie dough. Mary Ann Murphy rolled up her sleeves and dug into the work load as usual.
Speakers and Business back stories are needed to fill out the 2024 Rotary year. Please discuss any possible opportunities with Suzanne Drumm.
Gordon Howard briefly discussed the Kenya Tree project status and expressed his concern about potential spending of Philanthropy funds for Club Operations. Dave Perkins discussed the budget that was created in June for the year and that funds were being manage accordingly.
Bob Cooper made note of the new multi-media TV and accessories that were purchase to be used by our presenters at face to face meetings. He noted that the TV was budgeted for in the 2023-2024 budget under Operations/Pubic Image category and the purchase was approved by the board during the September board meeting. The TV with accessories cost approximately $720.00 which was more than the board approved not to exceed but well within the PR budget for the year.
A treasury balance was not available for this meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 am with the four way test used as the closing.
2 November 2023
In attendance: Rick, Devin, Pete C, DG Elise, Bob C, Jim, Gordie, Suzanne, Alice, Kelly, Pete R, Charlie, Lydia, Mary, Bob B, Dave P, Dave S, Mary Ann, Del
Called meeting to order at 7:30 am
Happy Dollars; Lydia chose 3 of hearts; Rotary coins/candy; $5.00 donation to the Rotary Foundation
Bob B welcomed ADG Charlie Smith and DG Elise Hereth
Date reviews:
Tue, Nov 7th: election day pasta dinner at Tully JSHS; Pete C is the lead
Fri, Nov 10th: pie making at Otisco Fire Dept; goal is 200 pies; bring pastry cutters, rolling pins, and anything else
Thu, November 30th: Business Backstory at Watson’s Greenhouse
Sat, Dec 9th: Holiday gathering; bring gifts for PEACE family
Bob had people review the projects they are on the lead for: TREES, Global grant for planting trees in Kenya, Highway clean up, Interact, Scholarships, Recruitment efforts, Atlas/Dictionary giveaways, Books for the World
Bob C introduced DG Elise Hereth
Elise: Create Hope in the World is the theme from Rotary Int’l President Gordon McInally
reviewed the six Areas of Focus; mental health is a focus this year, too
health crisis planning to alleviate stress levels when it happens
vision for CNY Rotary 7180 effect July 1, 2024
consider being a part of the larger district
Lizzie will be president of the CNY Rotary Club
Bob Bach is President-Elect
District Committees will be happy to be guest speakers
Presentation of a check for the Rotary Foundation, donation made in Elise’s name
Four way test
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 am
OCTOBER 2023
October 31, 2023
Board meeting
Discussion about $5.00 per member donation; could be put into one amount as a donation on behalf of the club; Pete will discuss at our meeting on Thursday; MAM will send email to ask members to bring money this week
Check for Rotary Foundation this Thursday; Dave will talk to Jim about it
Committee Reports:
TREES – re-establishing monthly meetings
Global grants – Gordie:
Looking for final approval
Want to demonstrate that a person can come up with an idea that can have lasting effects for 50 years!
Asking to send travelers to Kenya who can come back and tell the impact
Suggesting that the money comes out of the general operating costs
Gordie put all money info into an email that reports
Travelers will have to do their own legwork on travel documents, understanding the tasks necessary for travel once in Kenya, etc.
Lydia and Jim are considering going
District (using Foundation money) hasn’t supported a global grant for more than $8,000, but we are being offered $13, 200 (shows the value of the grant mission), plus $10,000 from the Foundation for a total of $23,200
Will not pay for members to travel, so our local contribution will have to come out of our TREES budget
Money to Kenya in January to plants trees in April
BoD voted to spend $11,000
Pete - Pasta dinner is all set
Mary Ann will have final numbers for Apple Festival at Thursday’s meeting
Suzanne: need places for Business Backstory and speakers for meetings
Resource committee:
Would like to get a handle on who we contribute to and why
1. When we have speakers from non-profits, should we make a donation to their cause?
2. Do we donate to the Kettle Lakes group?
3. Do we donate more than $200 to the Tully Turkey Trot? Yes
Dave suggested that we consider using those funds for our matching funds program
BoD voted for $100 to each non-profit
Will backfill for Kettle Lakes and Women and Children in Crisis
Pete suggested that Tully Rotary pay for the Rotary Magazine to be delivered to the library; $12/year
Meeting adjourned 8:27 am
October 26, 2023
R. Cooper recorder
Meeting opening at 7:34 am with the pledge of allegiance
Weekly card draw: Alice Spier’s name came up- Dave Perkins drew for Alice
We were reminded of the board of directors meeting on October 31st at 7:30 am via zoom.
Pete Cardamone supplied a copy of volunteers schedule for November 7th Spagetti Dinner
Pre-orders to be taken and delivered to Meadows Apartments in the village
Cooper requested committee reports: No committee reports were given
At approximately 7:45 am our speakers Christine Larkin and Mary Jensen presented a presentation regarding the non-profit organization “Mothers of Children in Crisis”.
The presenters had indicated that Syracuse was poorly represented in recent State Government sponsored discussions on drug addiction conditions within the state.
The organization focus is on Addicted mothers who have children which makes attending rehabilitation difficult. The organization hopes to create a temporary housing facility for addicted mothers to stay with their children while progressing through rehabilitation.
The presentation ended at 8:20 am and the meeting was adjourned using the “Four Way test”.
19 October 2023
Meeting called to order at 7:32 am
Drawing: Pete Cardamone ace of spades
Guest speaker Diane Darwish Plumley who explained Family Court and answered our many questions
12 October 2023
Meeting called to order at 7:30 am
Dave S, Jim, Bob C, Pete C, Kim Cameron, Charlie, John Masters, Del, Suzanne, Kelly, Devin, Dave P, Deb P, Bob B, Mary R, Mary Ann
Drawing: Mary Ann 4 of hearts
Happy Dollars; Rotary coins
Co-Presidents Bob and Bob:
Reviewed dates (also listed above):
Highway clean up
Zoom meeting
Election day pasta dinner
DG Elise Hereth
John Masters & Del Wayne: Five sun valley maples trees planted on Meetinghouse Rd; John expressed appreciation to Rotary and Del’s leadership; Del recognized the Tully Town Highway Dept for their excellent work and efforts
Charlie:
o ESRAG efforts focused on microforesting
Dr. Kim Cameron: topic – plastic pollution
o Huge problem in our country
o Plastic is in everything, even our car tires
o 40% of the plastic in the world is single use
o Only 6-8% gets recycled
o Forever plastics leach into our food (plastic wrap)
o We are just finding out how detrimental plastics are to our bodies and environment
o Plants creating “nerdles” that are in the waterways, etc
o Being sued for exhausting their annual nerdles in only two months
Four way test; meeting adjourned at 8:30 am
3 October 2023
TULLY ROTARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Meeting called to order at 7:34am.
There was discussion about the Global Grant being prepared by Gordon H. Gordon was out of town but David P. Reports that the grant process is moving forward. This grant would be in conjunction with the Rotary club in Bungoma, Kenya and involve the planting of thousands of avocado trees.
The board members present reviewed the upcoming dates for meetings and events.
Election Day pasta dinner on 11/7
There was discussion about an election day pasta dinner. Peter C. Has made preparations with the school kitchen, the National Honor Society and Interact. Event will be on 11/7 from 3:30pm - 7:30pm. Rotarians needed to help staff in two hour shifts.
Robert C. Stated that he will be meeting with the new Resource Committee to discuss our current finances. Discussion will focus on how money is spent and how money is raised.
There was discussion about some new ideas on fundraising including the possibility of outsourcing the cooking at the chicken bbq in May.
There was also a suggestion made by Rotarian Andrea M. about sponsoring or co-sponsoring a 5K or 10K running event as a fundraiser. Members discussed becoming involved in existing events like Turkey Trot.
Meeting adjourned at 8:14am
SEPTEMBER 2023
21 September 2023
In attendance: Bob B, Bob C, Hal, Suzanne, Pete C, Mary R, Dave S, Dave P, Del, Kelly, Mary Ann
Meeting called to order 7:34 am
50/50 Bob Cooper; better luck next time!
Community Day $154.00 in donations
Interact update from Mary R:
Youth Committee met
Purchased hats that will match their shirts
32 members
Considerations for visiting places
Upcoming dates for Interact activities from Mary R:
9/24- BINGO at Meadows Apartments
10/1- Monthly Pancake Breakfasts start at the Otisco Fire Department
10/07 and 10/08 Apple Fest- Help Masons with selling concessions
10/21-Roadside Cleanup
10/22 - Drop off Pennie’s for Polio Bags 3:30-4:30pm ish
10/31 Halloween Night- Pennies for Polio bag pickup 5pm
11/07- Election Day Spaghetti Dinner
11/10 Veterans Day Pie Project 8:30-5:00 pm ish at the Otisco Fire Hall
Many many volunteers needed to pull off a project of such magnitude
Last year we made and delivered 155 pies to local vets
Will take you for a an hour or whatever amount of time you can offer
Invite family and friends
Bring your apron, rolling pin and come out for an awesome time as we honor our vets with our time
Lunch and drinks provided 11:30-12:30
11/11- Pies delivered to the vets by student and adult volunteers
We Care Packs- to resume once list and permissions obtained from elementary school
Legacy grant committee
Application for TREES program with possible partnership with Kettle Lakes Association
Pete asked for feedback on getting grants approved
Gordie’s grant is in the works
Apple Festival
Sign up for shifts or any time you can work
Mary Ann will send out separate email asking for people to sign up
Mary Ann will get parking passes to you
Financial report
Global grant
Clarification of Dates
Four Way Test; meeting adjourned 8:13 am
7 September 2023
Meeting called to order at 7:30am
We reviewed a schedule of upcoming events to include the Business Backstory at Darling Hill Observatory. Dave P. Reported that the weather forecast is iffy and the date may change. (It was determined later to postpone the event)
There was a brief review of the Legacy Grant proposal and the Global Grant proposal. It was determined that we would proceed with the purchase of five large Maple trees for Meetinghouse Rd. Despite the fact that the Legacy grant has not yet been approved. The Global Grant committee has met and is proceeding with their work on the fruit tree project in Kenya.
There was a brief discussion about Tully Community Day on Sept. 16th. Rotary will have a tent, table, new banner, new pamphlets, flower seed packets, and a raffle of battery operated lawn tools. Volunteers still welcome.
Our guest speaker was introduced. Elizabeth Balfour is the Education Coordinator for the CNY Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Alliance. The organization is a non-profit group. Elizabeth spoke about:
Ticks: What, Where, How, When
Prevention
Tick Removal
Signs and Symptoms
Support and Treatment
cnylymealliance.org
There is a support group for Lyme disease at the Jamesville Dewitt Library that meets weekly.
Thanks to Lydia A. For recording the minutes. Donna O. Was recognized as a member of TAG who was in attendance today.
Meeting concluded.
5 September 2023
Present: Peter C., Dave P., Bob B. Robert C., Suzanne D., Kelly R., Hal B.
Review of upcoming events, dates and times:
9/7 7:00am Breakfast meeting - Lyme disease
9/16 9-2 Tully Community Fair
9/21 7:30am Assembly Mtg. - Zoom
10/3 7:30am Board of Directors
10/7&8 Apple Festival
10/12 7:00am Breakfast Mtg. - Plastic Pollution
10/19 7:30am Assembly Mtg. - Zoom
10/21 10am Highway trash pickup
10/31 7:30am. Board of Directors
11/2 7:00am Breakfast Mtg. With District Governor
LEGACY GRANT:
Grant has been submitted but we need to get additional details from Kettles Lakes Assoc. on budget. We have been waiting to purchase the large maple trees for Meetinghouse Road because that cost was included in the Legacy Grant. Peter will check with PDG Jerard to see if we can get the trees in the ground before Winter.
TULLY COMMUNITY DAY:
We have reserved spaced for the event. MAM will supply the tent. We have tables and chairs. We have a new banner and new brochures. We have flower seed packets to give away. We will be raffling a set of Craftsman lawn tools…battery power string trimmer and leaf blower. The raffle will be free to enter. Dave P. Will prepare a QR code to use for entries. We have adequate staffing but could always use more help for setup and tear-down.
ELECTION DAY SPAGHETTI DINNER:
On hold for further discussion.
KENYA GLOBAL GRANT:
Dave P. Showed a PP presentation explaining the details for the large global grant to plant fruit trees in Kenya. Money to fund the project will be from several sources. It is hoped that the grant will be submitted this year and begin in 2024.
AUGUST 2023
10 August 2023
In attendance: Bob B, Bob C, Suzanne, Alice and Husband, Dave P, Dave S, Kathy, Charlie S, Del, Pete C, Kelly, Lydia, Hal
Pledge, happy dollars, 50/50 drawing: Kathy Vernay, 7 of hearts
Reminders:
Observatory on either September 6th or 7th at 7:30 pm depending on weather; dress warmly!
Trash pick up this Saturday; 10 am at TUCC
District Governor Elise Hereth will visit our club on Thursday, November 2nd - it is very important that we have a great turnout for this meeting to hear about Rotary International's mission and DG Elise's vision
Dave Perkins sent out the survey about the committees members should choose to participate in; please complete it asap so committees can meet the last week of August
Kettle Lakes Association President Colleen Zawadzki presented on the issues that have arisen for the Kettle Lakes due to weeds, invasive species, storm runoff, zebra mussels, etc. Colleen's presentation was included in an email on Wed, August 9th later in the evening that you may review any time to see the entire presentation. She discussed possible solutions that would require grant money. $5,000 and $10,000 options were included.
How can we help? Physical labor? Art/Ecology projects with schools? Education with pamphlets and signs?
Colleen discussed the membership of the different associations for each lake and collectively for the Kettle Lakes
Bob C recognized Charlie as our Assistant District Governor and thanked him for joining our meeting
Four way test
Meeting adjourned at 8:27 am
3 August 2023
In attendance: Bob B, Bob C, Dave P, Mary, Del, Pete C, Kelly, Suzanne, Jim, Rick, Hal, Devin, Alice (and her sister Peggy), Kathy V, Ben Bibik (guest speaker)
7:30 am Pledge and invocation
Happy Dollars
Alice brought her sister Peggy.
Del’s son got married this weekend. Del was the best man.
Peggy is happy to spend her birthday with Alice
Suzanne recommends the Ark Encounter in Kentucky (that she visited with her new RV) and donated her 50/50 winnings back to the club.
Hal found a rabid skunk behind his house
Devin’s son Jonah got his first job in Big Sky Montana as an electrician; leaving at the end of the month.
Pete has thank you notes from our scholarship winners.
Our grants for scholarships have been accepted by Rotary International and for the library grant as well.
Alice is happy about the family visit
50/50
Upcoming events
Guest speaker - Lieutenant Ben Bibik
Ben is a computer programmer working from home.
Ben runs the Junior Program. Two of his five children volunteer with the department. It’s in his family blood. He’s a third generation firefighter.
The volunteer firefighting model is becoming unsustainable
15 active firemen; 10 of which are interior qualified.
Bunker gear weighs 125 lbs. $6000 per firefighter. Gear needs to be replaced every 10 years.
SCBA air tanks cost $8000. Paid for by a grant.
They follow national standards for their equipment.
Seven trucks: cost between $125K and $990K each.
Volunteer firefighters save NY about $5B per year.
Basic Exterior 75 hours of training
Need another 48 hours of training to enter buildings
Required training to double next year – according to rumors.
Standards are voluntary, but become legally at risk if you don’t follow the recommended standards.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35
1 August 2023 Board Meeting
In attendance: Bob B, Bob C, Dave P, Suzanne, Pete C, Hal, Mary Ann
Finances/Budget overview:
District dues invoice $275.00 coming; only for PETS, not for individuals
We need clarification on who received invoices for dues $180.0 and/or $50.00 for club expenses; Bob C will check with him asap
Foundation and International information for how money is used - Bob C recommends; presentation for entire club
Image update?
Grant applications
Calendar Review (updated on website)
Board meetings on 1st Tuesday of month at 7:30 am via Zoom
Business Backstories scheduled through November
Save the date for Apple Festival - Oct 7th and 8th
Board authorized Bob B and Bob C to purchase a monitor and portable stand as a new projection unit not to exceed $500.00 total for both
JULY 2023
11 July 2023
Board of Directors meeting
Present: Robert Cooper, Robert Burns, Peter Cardamone, Lydia Aris
Meeting called to order and it was apparent that we did not have a quorum to conduct official business. Discussion followed on the following topics:
Board of Directors: Who attends BofD meetings?
Club officers, Committee chairpersons, Past Presidents, anyone else invited by the board to attend.
Should we change the BofD meetings to a different date/time to accommodate those who have conflicts?
Committee Assignments: Committees gather and then make recommendations to the Board of Directors. After BofD approval, the recommendations go to the general membership for approval.
Suzanne D. Has volunteered for the Programming Committee. Lydia A. Has volunteered to be Membership Chair and also expressed a desire to help with the Kenya project.
Interact: What role does Tully Rotary play in the Interact group?
Discussion that the Tully Rotary and the Interact group should have a closer relationship and interaction.
Budget: Discussion of the proposed 2023-24 budget for Tully Rotary prepared by Dave P. Further discussion to follow.
Meeting adjourned.
6 July 2023
In attendance: Bob B, Bob C, Dave S, Dave P, Mary, Del, Pete C, Kelly, Suzanne, Jim, Rick, Mary Ann; Guest: Drew Kessler, Rotary Zone Director, Hudson Valley & Treasurer, Rotary International
Jim shared a balance sheet as of July 5, 2023; discussed break in club dues in the event Rotary International doesn't charge for club dues
7:30 am Pledge, prayer, God Bless America
Lots of happy dollars including: we are one of three Rotary groups in our area that earned a Rotary Citation for meeting our goals for the last year; Suzanne drew the Queen of Spades!!!!
Reminder: Music in the Park (Cornerstone Park) on July 23rd from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm featuring our very own Bob Cooper!
Presidents Bob B and Bob C; the gavel was passed from Suzanne to them; thanks for everything we accomplished under Suzanne’s guidance!
Drew: Regionalization is a big thing for Rotary International this year; realize that we can do things differently on a global level with the same goals based on tenets of the Four-Way test. CNY Rotary is at the forefront of making changes keeping clubs vital and active
Bob2 handed out information for their vision for their year;
Public image – increase membership and awareness of Tully Rotary & what we do
Resources in, resources out – how do we bring funds in (projects) and then how do we spend it?
Programs – monthly speakers, Business Backstory, Citizen of the Year keynote
Grants – need to have more members learn how to secure and facilitate grants
Bob2 would like to join in on committee meetings so please let them know when they are happening
Hal suggested that we get feedback to Bob2 individually about committees we'd like to be on so they understand our personal interests
Four-way test
Meeting adjourned at 8:23 am
JUNE 2023
In attendance: Bob C., Pete C., Bob B., Del W., Lydia A., Kelly R.,
Meeting called to order at 7:30am.
Review of upcoming events:
June 12 - Books for the World. Pete C. Needs help at Noon at the Library and at 3:30 at the High School.
June 17 - Adopt A Highway trash pickup. Meet at 10:00am at the TUCC on Meetinghouse Rd. Volunteers needed to help.
June 22 - Business Backstory at 6:00pm at Old Fly Farm on Hills Rd. In Fabius
June 23 - Changing of the Guard at Great Swamp Conservatory at 5;30pm Del W. Brought us up to date on the large trees that we have discussed to be purchased and planted along Meetinghouse Rd. Del suggested that the TREES Committee meet to finalize the details.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15am
MAY 2023
Board of Directors Meeting - May 30, 2023 6:30pm
* Scholarships - Peter C. Provided an overview on the scholarship applications received and the decision by the BofD to award scholarship amounts to the recipients.
* Upcoming June Events - The board members reviewed upcoming dates of club activities.
* June 17 - Highway trash pickup
* June 23 - Changing of the Guard * Old Fly Farm Business Backstory
* Books For The World - Peter C. Gave us an update of the project. Tentative date for packing and moving books at June 12th. Assistance is needed by Rotarians.
* Golf Tournament - Bob provided an overview of the May 20th golf tournament.
68 players. Weather cooperated.
Tully Rotary raised approx. $2100.
Thanks to all who helped and contributed.
* Memorial Day BBQ - Peter C. Provided an overview of the BBQ event.
*200 chicken dinners sold out quickly. Tully Rotary raised approx.
*$1600 although a few bills have not been submitted.
* Global Grant Proposal - Gordy H.
*Gave us some details about a global grant proposal in cooperation with the Bungoma, Kenya Rotary Club.
*The project involves the purchase and planting of thousands of avocado trees in Bungoma. The board voted to continue planing and await further details.
4 May 2023
In attendance: Bob B, Pete C, Gordie, Dave S, Devin, Dave P, Bob C, Jim, Mary, Rick, Lydia, Alice, Mary Ann, Del
Guests: Alexa Shay, Diego from Spain, Adel from Khazakhstan , Ty - outgoing student from West Genesee
Happy dollars
Bob B started the official meeting:
Proud of the work we did to honor Larrian Johnston, 2023 Citizen of the Year
Golf Tournament: need baskets for raffling off as they generate more money than the golf itself; get them to Bob ASAP
Highway Clean Up: successful again this April
Memorial Day Chicken Barbecue: need a grill master, suggested that we table talk on this for a committee
Boy Scouts: food pantry box outside TUCC
Mountain Goat run: need more volunteers this weekend
Baskets at TUCC: raffles up for grabs
Devin introduced Diego Iglesias who presented on the history of Spain, the importance of soccer, national food items and bull fighting and the landscape.
Adel presented on the geography and landscape of Kazakhstan (bigger than Texas), it is an independent country (from Russia); national food items, differences between the cities and countryside
Four way test; meeting adjourned 8:36 am
APRIL 2023
6 April 2023
Del, Bob B, Bob C, Lydia, Alice, Pete C, Dave P, Jim A, Kelly, Suzanne, Devin, Kathy, Gordie, Rick R, Guests:
Happy dollars
Important dates in April:
20th Business Backstory @ Dutch Hill Maple @ 6:00 pm
22nd earth day – highway clean up @ 10 am @ TUCC
27th Citizen of the Year dinner; 5:30 pm happy hour; 6:00 pm dinner
29th Trees distribution
Important dates in May:
20th golf tournament
30th chicken barbecue
Kettle Lakes Storm Response presentation by Tarki Heath and Tom Spagenberg
· Storm events in 2021 prompted concerns for contamination of springs and wells for drinkingwater, road closures, threat of waste water treatment plant failing
· Survey results: concerns for septic issues, water quality for recreation
· Prevention, mitiation, immediate/coordinated response
o Weather monitoring
o Threat communication protocols
o Education on septic systems
o Drinking water from wells
o Neighborhood watch
o Water quality monitoring
Questions:
· Aquifers
· Dye testing
· Depth of wells
· Water systems
Grant info: Gordie updated that we can apply for grants and have the scholarships as a back up
Four way test
Meeting adjourned at 8:21 am
4 April 2023
Board meeting
Suzanne, Bob B, Jim A, Pete C, Dave P, Gordie, Mary Ann
Shoes picked up; expecting a check
Interact; Deb Cox will be taken off as signor on NBT account; Mary Rapp needs to be put on; Kelly Reppenhagen can be co-signor
COY: committee meeting after breakfast on Thursday, April 6th; only 12 people have signed up so far; will push on social media again;
Adopt a Highway – Earth Day, Sat, April 22nd at 10:00 am at TUCC
TREES committee – meeting Wed, April 5th; trees distributes Sat, April 29th
BB: Dutch Hill Maple, Thursday, April 20th; 6:00 pm
Golf Tournament: Bob will put out another blast in April; he emailed all of the people who participated last year; need to check the PO Box; it’s not too early to think about raffle prizes
Chicken barbecue: We need a grill master; Devin may want to lead the project; need to determine the number of chickens we want to grill; Pete will check with Bill Coffin
Books for the World: Tully Elementary has books; Jen Newton said National Junior Honor Society needs community service hours; Pete is waiting to hear back from Mike O’Brien about Tully JSHS; Jim needs direction on when to pay for the pallets we’ve already done
Scholarships: we need to get the checks to the school so they can cash them for us to have canceled check for getting the payment out of the Foundation; we’ll send money and if the school doesn’t use it, we’ll ask for the money back; we can reallocate to other schools if necessary
Donations to Umoja & Tanzanian school: matching donations: $250.00 is the amount we’ll match for both of these projects and then moving forward, we will do $250 matching for all donation projects
Grant Training: Gordie & Bob C are qualified to be our club’s official grant writers and overseers; we need to put proposals for next in by May 1st. Ideas: something for the corner in the village OR the Samaritan Center’s paper products (must be environmentally appropriate). Max is $5,000 ($2,500 each from Foundation and club).
Adjourned 7:17 pm
MARCH 2023
2 March 2023
In attendance: Suzanne, Pete C, Devin, Kelly, Pete R, Kathy V, Bob C, Bob B. Dave P, Jim, Gordie, Deb, Del, Alice, Mary, Lydia and Richard
7:30am - Bob B called the meeting to order.
Happy Dollar: Several members shared.
Induction of Kathy Vernay - Suzanne officially Kathy to our Rotary Club.
Suzanne reminded club members about this Saturday’s event with the Skaneateles Sunrise Club. Registration is still available.
Business Back Story - Next week Earth2Soul will host our Club.
Suzanne introduced our guest: Sarah Gamble.
Sarah talked with the club about how news is being consumed today. Her role is in Marketing and Advertising.
Some highlights from her presentation include:
*The Newhouse family now owns Advance Local Media. They own this and many other media groups. Sarah discussed Syracuse.com, NYup.com(travel) and The Post Standard.
*Print Readership and Revenue has been on the decline.
*News is now more readily available - A recent story was shared with the public within 9 hours where in the print media world it could take 24 hours to 2-3 days to read a printed story.
*Data from 2000 to 2020 shows more than a 50% drop in newspaper circulation and revenue.
*Readership of Syracuse.com: audience numbers were through the roof with COVID.
*In 2013 the business model “flipped” to a “digital first” company.
*On the sales side of a digital business: analytics, metrics, and goals to be met now apply to writers. Trending stories are closely monitored and those articles not being read are “moved down” the page.
*Syracuse.com is the most viewed website offering people news and the information the people need to know and engage with.
*Current viewership is 50% locally (Onondaga County & nine surrounding counties) and the other 50% is across the country.
*Subscription costs for the Post Standard have increased and printing of the paper is now in Harrisburg, PA.
*The Post Standard building has been sold to VIP Structures.
*Most staff work remotely.
*Many club members asked questions throughout the presentation. Sarah suggested that our Club continue to use the Tully News, but also submit articles to Syracuse.com and she will be providing Bob B with a contact.
*Sarah ended her presentation with the mission: Our media company is a better place when we make our community a better place.
Suzanne thanked Sarah for her informative presentation.
Suzanne led the 4-Way test and then adjourned the meeting at 8:30am.
FEBRUARY 2023
28 February 2023
Board meeting: Suzanne, Bob C, Bob B, Dave P, Pete C, Hal, Mary Ann
Membership: potential member Thomas Davison will attend this Thursday's meeting
Request: Amy Kida from Earth2Soul has asked if Rotary would consider purchasing an AED for her clients
COY: Nominations end today; committee decides; if we are agreeing on the recipient, then Bob C will ask the person to see when a good date for the dinner will be; Pete needs info for Paul Harris award;
Scholarships: Pete has the format; $1,000 each for Tully, Fabius-Pompey, LaFayette; we will receive $1,500 from a District grant so we have $3,000 total
TREES: Dave P gave a summary of where we are with requests for trees; we have about half of them promised; Tully News did not include it in the February issue so Bob B will contact Ben Bibik in the hopes it gets into the March issue
Samaritan Center: Amy's final word was that they only do sandwiches from their kitchen, but Bob C will check back to double check because Gordie was told it only had to be a Health Dept approved kitchen such as TUCC
Tanzania project: Jim is supposed to send out a club invoice for donations; matching up to $250.
Books for the World: Hal wants to wrap up the project and get the latest books on their way.
JANUARY 2023
31 January 2023
Board meeting: Suzanne, Pete C, Bob C, Jim A, Dave P, Mary Ann, Hal
Atlas distribution: Fabius Elementary 3rd and 5th grades; Feb 15th @ 1:00 pm
COY: 3 total; 1 has numerous nominations; due by Feb 28th; no need to meet on Thursday
TREES: lots of orders have come in but we are not close to maxing out; not sure on the date of delivery which will give us the date for distribution; goal of 600 trees this spring
Shoes collection: will pick up mid to late February
Speakers for meetings: We need more or else Suzanne will come up with games to play :) Suggestion to put something on social media or in the Tully Newsletter to solicit speakers
Samaritan Center: We can resume making sandwiches as long as we use a Health Department approved kitchen; Bob will call SC for more information on when, how often, etc.
Tanzania global project: Hal - looking for a building for protection for children and education; suggesting that we give strong consideration to donating money from our club to help with the finances; Suzanne will bring it up at the next meeting that we can do a matching donation drive up to $250
Nominations for offices: Still need President Elect for 2024-2025. Anyone? Anyone?
Youth Exchange: District has 8 students going out this summer
5 January 2023
Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer by Jim Austin, Singing of God Bless America; Happy dollars
Lydia's name drawn to pick a card in the 50/50 - Jack of Hearts
Samaritan Center 1/16 2:30-5 Dave stated he got 10-11 Rotary volunteers
Citizen of the Year - nomination forms will be sent out soon. Suzanne will send an email out for members interested in being on the COY committee.
New Member induction ceremony at next in person meeting 2/2 - Alice, Kathy, and Del
TREES - tree order planned to go in today
Speaker:
Rick Rarick from Matthew 25 Farm in Tully
- Started as a Non-for-Profit 15 years ago
- Volunteer based organization
- They distribute food to several food pantries including the Samaritan Center
- Since the pandemic, it has been very difficult to get donations/volunteers. They have not been able to grow as much food as before.
- They also are able to glean thousands of pounds of apples from area orchards.
- There have been several non-for-profit farms that have used Matthew 25 as a template which they are very proud of.
- They also will provide classes on gardening/farming
- New this year -> they will grow and sell hay to fundraise.
- Tully Rotary is planning on putting a group together to volunteer at some point this summer.
- Rick stated that they really need people to spread the word about the farm.
submitted by Lydia with many thanks from Mary Ann :)
January 2023
Board Meeting: In attendance: Suzanne, Pete C, Dave P, Bob B, Bob C, Jim A, Mary Ann
Discussion regarding breakout of dues:
Global Project info from Lizzy
pledges from many clubs together to get a commitment of $20,000 per the whole district
not proportional, but anything donated comes back to the clubs in the exact amount donated
upcoming meeting on January 20th if anyone is interested; Pete thinks he'll have the link
it might be a good way to understand a global project by participating in the process
Jim will look things over for our past participation in global projects
Guest speakers:
Shoe drive:
Atlas distribution done in December
Samaritan Center on MLK, Jr Day:
TREES:
trees will be ordered soon
hope for Earth Day distribution
hope to time it for the same day as our first highway pick up
Future Projects:
Golf Tourney
Citizen of the Year
Membership:
Kathy Vernay and Alice Spier - had one-to-one chats with them in December
Del Wayne needs one-to-one
When can we induct them?! February 2nd is a good date
Meeting adjourned 7:30 pm
DECEMBER 2022
Welcome
Tully Rotary Club
December 15, 2022
Matt Gallo of Finger Lakes PRISM
HWA presentation
gallo@hws.edu
“Hemlock Wooly Adelges”
Dave Sandwick chose his own name: No joy with his pick of a card!
Matt gave in the chat for reporting invasive species:
Here is the link to the presentation
Here is the link to the Survey
Attendance via zoom:
Matt Gallo, Finger Lakes PRISM at Hobart William Smith College
Bob Burns
Suzanne Drumm
Gordie Howard
Kelly Reppenhagen
Dave Perkins
Dave Sandwick
Bob Cooper
Alice Spiers
Lydia Aris
Hal Brown
PFC
Unknown observer “JJP” (asked a question about pesticides in the chat?)
Bob Cooper will request Jim write a check to Samaritan Center for $250 for the meal we will serve (be there at 2:30pm on MLK day, Monday January 16, 2023).
Dave P will help sign up Rotarians, Mary Rapp will recruit Interactors.
1 December 2022
In attendance: K Reppenhagen, P. Reppenhagen, S. Drumm, D. Perkins, P. Cardamone, D. Sandwick, M. Rapp, B. Burns, J. Austin, D. Cox, A. Spier, K Vernay, H Brown, L Aris
The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 by Dave Sandwick. Followed by the Pledge and song, God Bless America.
No speaker today. Matt lives in Rochester and is going to do a Zoom meeting in two weeks.
The Christmas party is next Saturday, Dec 10 at 4:30pm at the Train Station. It’s a dish to pass and BYOB. Bring PEACE Christmas gifts.
The Shoe Drive is a success as we’ve met the goal of 1000 pairs. There are 40 bags of shoes. We’ll meet at a date TBD to load the truck. Suzanne will get the date/time to us.
There is an upcoming training for the grants process. Pete can share the link to the Dec 8 training called Grants Management Seminar. This training is annually required prior to submitting a grant. We’ve received a grant annually for scholarships since 2017. Be thinking of ideas for a Global grant. We’ve already committed to three grants for Tully,
LaFayette and Fabius.
We are merging the district in 2024-25.
We have the atlas distribution at Tully Elementary School on December 19 at 1:30pm. Optimist Club, Pompey Lions, and Rotary representatives will be there.
Project Linus: Bob update: Group of people that make blankets for children supported by monetary donations. We’ve participated in the past two years and donated to PEACE/St. Leo’s. There is a need for 39 blankets for St. Leo’s/PEACE. Bob will pick up the blankets this week. Rotary has provided an annual donation to help support this drive. Jim will send out a link for Project Linus and Foundation donations.
Do any of our new members have questions about Rotary? Dave asked Kathy why she is back in Rotary. Kathy is involved in other organizations in the town/village and sees potential for collaboration. Kathy shared that communities are required to have a comprehensive plan for the village. We haven’t had one since 2005. The plan covers items that the community wants to be considered for the future and Kathy feels a collaboration with Tully Rotary can be beneficial.
Pete shared information about the Library renovation grant.Tully Rotary has previously donated to a past project. The library has applied for a grant to cover 75% of the expense. Should Rotary consider a grant to help support this?
Alice is here after an invitation from Lydia. She’s new to the area and new to Rotary and wants to be involved in a service organization.
Bob shared that we will be ordering trees soon for the TREES project. What areas should be considered where we can plant trees? Bob offered to Kathy to consider the question, are there areas in the town or village for trees? Hal asked if there is a consideration for ordering the American Chestnut tree in pairs. Dave asked Hal to let the TREES committee know more information about where his daughter obtained the trees. Bob explained the TREES project and potential future plans.
Samaritan Center volunteering on January 16 from 2:30 - 5:00 is scheduled. Interact is also invited to volunteer. Rotary will pay for and serve the meal.
Holiday party - Del Wayne would like to join Rotary and will attend the party. Lydia suggested we show the new member presentation at the party. Jim suggested we also provide a link so new members can watch on their own time.
Business Back Story - Dave explained it to our new members. We have January scheduled: Among the Mountains.
Four Way Test
Meeting adjourned at 8:32am
NOVEMBER 2022
17 November 2022
Discussed election of next year's officers; needs to be done in December; need to have President Elect either nominated
Pasta dinner was a success; over 150 meals; donations covered the costs of production; thanks to Hal for the donations and Pete C for being the lead on the project
Pie making was also a success. 155 were made and delivered to vets around the area
PEACE family will be sent out soon; gifts can be brought to our holiday gathering; tentative date is Dec 9th, but Mary Ann will send out a form asking for best dates for members; $225 to rent the Train Station; we will take donations and the balance will be paid out by the club
New member: Alice Spier; need to do fireside chat
Distribution of Atlases: Tully Elem auditorium on Dec 19th from 1:50-2:30 pm
Shoes: almost at our goal; ask family over the holidays!
December guest speaker: Matt Gallo, Finger Lakes Institute
3 November 2022
In attendance: Suzanne, Bob B, Jim, Lydia, Rick, Kelly, Pete C, Dave P, Kathy V, Andrea, Bob C, Hal, MAM. Guest Barb Kohberger
7:30 Dave called the meeting to order; happy dollars; Mary Ann drew 2 of clubs
Suzanne:
Pasta Dinner: list of volunteers contained in the minutes below
Shoes: close to our goal; almost ready to wrap up
Foundation: November is Foundation month; Pete can do forms, Jim can do PayPal, our goal is to have 100% from the membership; reminder that the money goes to grants and we have been awarded grants for the last 10 years in a row
Barb Kohberger: Coordinator of Family South Resource Center at PEACE, Inc., 26 years, lives in Tully, married with several children and ten grandchildren
Appreciation for Rotary’s participation, Onondaga County gives grant money for community action, foster grandparent, Head Start (one in LaFayette), big brother/big sister, six family resource centers, income-based program (lower income); back to pre-COVID needs;
Tully PEACE 140-150 families each year; help with reading and writing, applying for social security; some people worry about the stigma, we treat them respectfully
nighttime groups (women’s wellness &parenting); a lot of traumatic events that occur and the group experience is wonderful for supporting each other; Barb supports parenting group at B’ville;
help people find work and housing; right now in Tully is in crisis and unaffordable; nationwide problem that doesn’t have a solution right now
Funds For Hope, domestic violence, pay security deposit, gas voucher, sometimes have to work with other counties, takes money for them to move and get started
FISH (Friends in Service Here), Tue/Thu driven to doc appts from Tully, LaFayette & Fabius, TUCC manages it for PEACE, need drivers
Board, neighborhood advisory, welcome to visit or speak from Rotary,
Fisherman’s net, St. Leo’s help provide for this, needs for phones, car batteries, other necessities for getting a job or setting up job interviews
One apartment above the PEACE building for people to use for a max of two years; woman there now will begin nursing school!
Vera House, recommend for people with violence, not always successful, Barb goes to court to make sure they have support, show up on time, be dressed appropriately, etc
Furniture garage, looking for young people to help with moving the furniture,
Trying to get technology to the elders at the Meadows, working in conjunction with Tully Free Library
Youth program, two days per week, grades 2-6, field trips and other activities for reading and using their library cards
Business Backstory: need one for March, rest of the months are good to go
Four way test; meeting adjourned at 8:17 am
Election Day Pasta Dinner - Tully High School November 8, 2022:
Rotarian Volunteers Times – 7:00 PM workers please assist in final clean up
Pete Cardamone Project Lead
Alice Spiers 5:30-700 kitchen line shift (standing in for Lydia)
David G Perkins 5:30-7:00 cash box shift
Dave Sandwick 3:30 set up
Debora Cox 5:30-7:00 kitchen line shift
Devin Shay open back up
Dee Cardamone 4:00 pm Decorations & dining room student workers
Gordie Howard 5:00 pm Deliver PRE-ORDERS TO THE MEADOWS
Hal Brown 7:00-7:30 Donations and kitchen clean-up crew lead
Jim Austin 4:00-6:00 cash box set-up
Mary Rapp 4:00 pm SHOES set-up, dining room student workers
Kelly Reppenhagen 4:30-6:00 kitchen line shift – back up after that
Mary Ann Murphy 4:30-6:00 kitchen line shift – back up after that
Pete Reppenhagen 5:30-7:00 kitchen line shift
Suzanne Drumm 4:00-5:30 SHOES set-up, kitchen line shift
Tully Rotarians not on this list: Please come, enjoy dinner & meet our guests to promote Tully Rotary projects in our community.
OCTOBER 2022
20 Oct 2022
In attendance: Suzanne, Pete C, Dave S, Dave P, Jim, Gordie, Lydia, Hal, Rick, Alice, Mary Ann
Suzanne called the meeting to order; pledge, Suzanne and Mary Ann drew cards - no winners; happy dollars
Apple Festival:
Spaghetti Dinner:
Atlases:
Pete has it underway
December at Tully Elementary
Annabeth is in the process of ordering
Mary will organize Interact to help distribute
TREES:
Climate action group planted some trees last week; thank you Dave P for helping
More money coming in for more planting in coming weeks
Dave learned accurate process for planting trees
Samaritan Center:
Business Backstory:
Wednesday, Oct 26th @ Lydia's veterinary practice
Nancy has offered the Tully Area Historical Society
Dutch Hill Maple has a new sap house; TBA
Old Fly Farm has offered to get us back on the calendar (May?)
Dix Family fire:
Holiday:
Suzanne closed meeting with Four Way Test
respectfully submitted, Mary Ann Murphy
13 Oct 2022
In attendance: Suzanne, Bob B, Bob C, Dave P, Pete, Lydia, Jim, Hal, Mary R, Pete R, Kelly, Gordie, Rick, Charlie, DG Jerry Seguin; guest: Alice Spiers
Bob B called the meeting to order, pledge, happy dollars, Rotary coins
Hal: RBFTW Oct 23rd packing
Suzanne: October 11th was our 33rd anniversary of Tully Rotary
Shoe Drive:
Veteran’s Day:
this will be our service for November
pie making Thu Nov 10, Otisco Fire Dept
can use help, need 120; 70 for the Tully community alone
Business Backstory: Wednesday, Oct 26th @ 5:00 pm at Lydia’s vet practice
Election Day spaghetti dinner:
ADG Charlie:
Rotary Leadership Institute: coming up soon
introduced Jerry Seguin from Plattsburgh, military background, wife Bridget is president of Fulton Rotary; he has held numerous offices, children & grandchildren; other community group connections
DG Jerry:
Paul Harris Fellow: Congratulations, Gordie!!!
District goals: environment, clean water, trees, literacy, supporting local clubs and community projects
Foundation District grant: we were one of the few who applied for and received money for Ukraine
Membership: growth in North America is stagnant; our club just added 2 new people; all clubs need to attract young people
District Conference May 5-7 in Clayton, NY
Theme: Imagine Rotary
District reorganization: have discussed many options; proposing one large district; proposed name is CNY Rotary; Lizzy Martin will be the new DG when the decision is enacted; the club will be bigger, but we shouldn’t have too much change that impacts our club directly; it will give us the opportunity to enrich the talent pool of our overall district membership
Suzanne closed meeting with Four Way Test
respectfully submitted, Mary Ann Murphy
SEPTEMBER 2022
6 Sept 2022
Board meeting minutes from Dave Perkins (thank you!)
Fees: Jim will put together a summary of expenses and we can discuss at Thursday’s meeting.
Rotary fees (District and International): $200 per person.
Meeting room fees: $5*12 per person
Food jar: $1/week covers biannual donation to local food pantries.
50/50 Raffle: $1/week and Happy dollar: $1/week Cover smaller club projects, like short falls of Dictionary Project, Scholarships.
Shoe Drive - 9/17. Interact making boxes. Posters. Explain what kind of shoes. Bob will promote it soon.
Youth Exchange: Starting. Interviews start in December.
Community Days: TREES committee (seeds giveaway) and Interacters will collect shoes. Suzanne will create sign up to set up and man the booth. 9-2 with parade at 10. Mary Ann will bring tables. Pop up tents. TREES banner. TREES survey
Chili Cookoff: Not this year.
Apple Fest: Mary Ann and Jill started plans for booth.
Spaghetti Dinner: 11/8 - relies on donation. Will we do it this year? Need someone to lead supply donations.
Linus project: Can we make this a service project?
Highway cleanup: Saturday at 10am. Need volunteers.
Meeting speaker: PEACE: Barb K will talk at November meeting. Need January speaker.
Backstory: 10/26 Lydia at 530, 9/22 Clear Path.
Dictionary Project: We will give away atlases this fall. Pete will check in with schools. Bob will check mail for checks.
Scholarships: Approved for grant.
Golf Tournament: May 20, 2023.
respectfully submitted, Mary Ann Murphy
1 Sept 2022
In attendance: Suzanne, Pete C, Charlie S, Lydia, Dave P, Dave S, Pete R, Mary, Bob B, Deb, Rick, Jim, Mary Ann; guest speaker Carrie Green
7:30 am called meeting to order, pledge, Pete C chose 6 of hearts for Annabeth
Pete updated the club on the Youth Exchange process and timeline as it stands
DG Jerry Seguin will be at our Oct 13th breakfast meeting; it is important that all club members attend this in person meeting as a show of support for Suzanne and DG Jerry
Mary Ann will change club meeting reminders to arrive on Mondays; for breakfast meeting weeks, expect to see a Google Form to complete that will ask for members to state their intentions about their attendance that week; Nancy would like a number for planning the breakfast
Guest speaker Carrie Green from the Alzheimer's Association located in East Syracuse:
very strong national organization with community presence and feel
Alzheimer's falls under the umbrella of Dementia and is the most common
risk factors include heredity, cardiovascular health, flow of oxygen to the brain
it is important to exercise one's brain by staying active
increased risk after age 65
Hispanics are 1.5 times more likely to have Alzheimer's that whites; African Americans are 2 times more likely to have Alzheimer's than whites; women make up 2/3 of all Alzheimer's patients
there is a continuum of symptoms that begin loss of some cognitive abilities ranging from small daily activities to complete loss of ability to attend to daily activities, including loss of the use of one's tongue (the brain loses the ability to tell the tongue to swallow)
it is very important for care givers to promote an atmosphere were patients have a sense of self; ie, they can hear you and need to be spoken to
medications have assisted with symptoms with greater changes in effective treatments in the last 20 years
clinical trial studies are critical for patients to help with research
at onset, patient and families should plan for finances, health care proxies, etc
24/7 helpline: 1.800.272.3900; alz.org; alz.org/CRF (community resource finder)
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 with the four way test
respectfully submitted, Mary Ann Murphy
AUGUST 2022
18 Aug 22
In attendance: Suzanne, Dave S, Dave P, Devin, Pete C, Mary, Kelly, Bob B, Mary Ann, Jim, Bob C
7:30 am called meeting to order; pledge; no happy dollars; Suzanne chose the 3 of hearts
Shoes Committee: decorate boxes; it will be nice to spend time with the Interact kids; official kick off at Community Fair; flyers going out; putting boxes around town; runs for 6-8 weeks; specific process for packing shoes into bags;
TREES: Kathy Vernay has asked for the Interact and Rotary groups to help plant trees this fall; Kathy may rejoin Rotary; discussed possibility of meadow work; Dave P will work with Donna Evans Orr to see if we can combine forces for the South Meadow
Apple Festival: Mary Ann is project leader and will start going to meetings every Tuesday starting in September; Jill Northrup leads it the Tully Ag Advisory Committee
Election Day Spaghetti Dinner: mostly donations; kitchen requirements has Tully staff doing much of the work cooking the food; need Interact to help; face time with the community; Tue, Nov 8th
Tully Community Days: Rick Reed is the project lead; need volunteers to be at the table; TREES banner; Shoes box, poster, flyers; Hal is sponsoring music; Bob suggested raffling off an electric lawn mower; others suggested perhaps a snow blower too; we'd have to sell tickets at other events to make it worthwhile
Dues: discussion about making sure members know what the dues are up front; Bob can put something in the membership packet; can also include a summary sheet with a breakdown of the numbers
Highway Clean Up: Bob proposed Sept 10th, but the date is flexible; if we can get some Interact kids, it's doable; Suzanne will put it on the calendar
Citizen of the Year: let's shoot for April so it's earlier in the year; start process and collecting nominations in January
Business Backstory: ClearPath for Veterans; Sept 22nd at 5:00 PM; October will be at Lydia's animal hospital
Youth Exchange: Pete will let us know when the District begins discussions about the program
8:10 am Four-way test; meeting adjourned
respectfully submitted, Mary Ann Murphy
11 August 2022
In attendance: Suzanne, Deb C, Mary R, Dave S, Bob, Rick, Dave P, Pete C, Pete R, Kelly R, Devin, Lydia, Hal, Jim, Mary Ann; Guests: Kathy Vernay, Donna Evans Orr, Del Wayne, Dave & Mrs. Carlson; Guest Speaker: Sam Quinn, ESF’s Restoration Science Center
7:45am Dave Sandwick called the meeting to order; Lydia drew the 4 of clubs; happy dollars; turned meeting over to President Suzanne
Need more Business Backstory places and ideas for service projects
Introduction of Kelly and Pete Reppenhagen as our newest members; Bob Burns is their sponsor
Reminder: bring your Rotary coins to in person meetings
Dave P introduced Sam Quinn: Lawn to Meadow program; online resource “Converting Lawns to Meadows” (a guide specific to CNY vegetation)
Sam’s email is saquinn@esf.edu if anyone has further questions or wants to discuss their own property
8:45 am Meeting adjourned
JULY 2022
5 July 2022
Board Meeting:
Reviewed Hal's service projects report
Adopt a Highway – Bob Burns – Schedule? Next up at TUCC – 10 am, Saturday July 23rd.
Business Backstory – ACTIVE -- Dave Perkins, Project Leader. Bob Burns scheduled for, July 28 at Old Fly Farm – Address: 1433 Hills Rd, Fabius – off Rte. 80 (Farm Share community ag support– in Fabius – ~6pm on 7/28-TBD).
Planning for Upcoming Projects –
President Suzanne’s Service Plan & Goals for the year? – TREES, re-engage with Youth Exchange if Rotary
International is on board, More Service Events
Tully Community Day (Sept 17, 2022 9am-2pm?) Nancy Chawgo, TAHS contact – Rich Reed coordinate
Oct - LaFayette Apple Festival (October, 8 & 9, 2022) Mary Ann Murphy will be coordinator with Jill Northrup, Tully Ag Advisory Committee
Nov 8, 2022- Election Day Spaghetti Supper at TCS Lobby - Pete will contact TCS
Dec - Christmas Get-together at Sonny Battles? Commitment – Location TBD – Hal & Dee to coordinate; Mary Ann coordinates gifts for adopted family
Feb/Mar - World Famous Tully Rotary Chili Cook Off (Yes/No?) – Community Social – Location? Partner?
Samaritan Center restart with Interact? – new regs., various times throughout the year? (Yes/No?)
Linus Project – Blanket drive? – In My Father’s Kitchen? John & Leigh Ann Tumino Donations, PEACE (Barb Kohlberger)? – Vera House type Family Assistance?
T.R.E.E.S Project -- ACTIVE – Dave Perkins, Bob Burns, Suzanne, and Devin Shay
Activity planned for the 2022/2023 Rotary Year? Find new Places & partners? Parks & Finger Lakes Land Trust
Pollinator and Butterfly Gardens -- INFORMAL -- A spinoff from T.R.E.E.S. – Suzanne Drumm will contact -- No formal project activity planned. TAG may be interesting in partnering with us on this project.
Dictionary/Atlas Project – Tully, LaFayette, Fabius -- 4/22/22 – Pete and Ed Kupiec, TES Principal, and Rosemarie Bush. Project restarted successfully at 3rd & 5th grades. Lafayette 1/3 check received. Pomoey Lions? Pete will Call
Rotarian CNY Books for the World – ACTIVE –Pete Cardamone, Mary Ann Murphy, Mary Rapp, Deb Cox, leading. We are unsure when Texas will be accepting shipments. Indications are it will be during the 2022-2023 Rotary Year. Pete to advise. Contact needed with Tully school principals for interest. Mary Ann Murphy.
Citizen of the Year – 6/22/22 – Lydia, Project Leader –6/22, Wed 5 to 8, at the Loft. CRITIQUE……...
The event was well planned and highly successful. Approximately, 80 people were in attendance. The room layout worked surprisingly well. The presentation of the colors and the Star Spangled Banner was an inspiration to all in attendance. Comments? Will we pick a date for 2023? – fall for nominations & ceremony?
Scholarship Program - Mary Ann and Pete Project Leaders – Five graduation scholarships awarded. Dave and Robin Sandwick made the presentation to LaFayette Senior. Tully handled the presentations. District Grant Application made for 4 scholarships for 2023.
Golf Tournament –5/21/22 –Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Vesper Hills – Bob Burns, Project Lead. CRITIQUE……..
Very successful, netted around $2500 for TREES program. May 20, 2023 next year’s date,
Memorial Day BBQ – 5/30/22 -- Fundraiser for Scholarship Project – Pete Cardamone and Hal Brown, Project Lead, very successful, netted around $2300 for Scholarship program. Yes – future plans.? Mon May 29, 2023?
Hal Brown, Service Projects –Notes by PFC
Meeting Sequence effective September 2022-2023:
1st Thursday - in person with breakfast at 7:30 am at Tully United Community Church (no Zoom option); get there early to collect breakfast; meeting will start at 7:30
2nd Thursday - Service Project or no meeting
3rd Thursday - Zoom meeting at 7:30 am
4th week of the month - Business Backstory; day of the week may vary
Meeting adjourned 8:50 am
JUNE 2022
16 June
In attendance: Lydia, Pete, Dave P, Dave S, Suzanne, Jim, and Hal
Meeting started at 7:30 AM. We opened with Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Happ Dollars, and the Card Draw. Dave P drew a 10 of spades.
COY -
1. Run through at the Loft 7 pm tonight.
2. Members should meet at 4 PM at the Loft on 6/22 to set up everything before 5 PM
3. Jim will send out an email to attendees asking for payment, along with a Paypal link.
4. We quickly went through COY planning spreadsheet
Clothing Order from GraphTex:
Deadline is 6/18. LA will email out one last time to members for orders.
Discussed meeting schedule for July. Suzanne had sent out an email survey to see what members wanted for meetings. She will decide after she gets more responses. She is planning on having a changing of the guard/meeting at her house possibly second week in July.
Four way test. Meeting adjourned 8:05
MAY 2022
May 10, 2022
In attendance: Lydia, Pete, Dee, Dave P, Mary Ann, Rob Hughes, Brad Corbin, Annabeth Hayes
Tully School District budget presentation and Tully Free Library budget presentation
Need to find a time to meet for Citizen of the Year
Apparel - need 10 hats orders and 10 new vest orders in order to get the proposed pricing; order form complete and will be sent in; Jim can set up PayPal for us or people can pay by check at delivery
Changing of the Guard: DG Dana wants info that highlights our club's accomplishments for the evening - what are our top three?? Please give Lydia input
Four Way Test;l Meeting adjourned 5:40 pm
APRIL 2022
April 27, 2022
In attendance: Pete, Dave S, Robin Sandwick, Bob B, Bob C, Rick, Mary, Dave P, Mary Ann, Knapp
Lydia called the meeting to order at 5:05
Lydia thanked everyone who helped with the roadside clean up and TREES distribution, especially our Interact group and the FFA members
Thursday, May 5th - Business Backstory at Heuga's; we will need to give them a number
Apparel orders - Lydia needs input for orders; vests for sure; gray hats; we have to order at least 10 to get specific prices
Golf Tournament - May 21st; proceeds for TREES; 7 or 8 teams that are paid (expecting more),
Guest Speaker Dave Knapp:
Discussed the joint project giving out dictionaries and atlases
successful Apple Festival
redistricting of county legislator areas due to population growth of counties
$10,000 grant from Legislature for Tully FFA (a total of $45,000 over the years)
Masons and Tully Train Station also have grant money for improvements
$.5M for the building on the southeast corner building in LaFayette
money for electronic signboards for several fire departments
supports Tully Free Library each year (total $40,000+/-)
budget constraints due to loss of sales tax revenue during the pandemic; federal money; property tax collections; sales tax rose dramatically from alcohol ($35M!)
working on broadband internet service
Bob asked Dave to plug our causes - TREES, etc; public safety, specifically AirOne & no ambulance service in Otisco; status of aquarium (still in process to decide)?; Route 81 project; proposed sports complex; generation of additional sales tax
Four way test; Meeting adjourned at 6:22 pm
Respectfully submitted, Mary Ann Murphy
Tully Rotary
Meeting Minutes for 4/15/2022
Submitted by R. Cooper
In Attendance: Suzanne Drumm, Peter Cardamone, Richard Reed, Nancy Chawgo, Robert Cooper, David Perkins, Mary Rapp, Hal Brown
Discussion on Dave Knapp- no contact with regard to a meeting date as per Peter C.
May 11th Meeting at Library- in rear conference room- snack requested
Foundation Dollars- Ukrainian relief: Approx. $650 dollars from club member. Club will match
1/2 dollar per member dollars- approximately $1,000 dollars going to foundation from Tully Rotary
April 22nd 1:30 PM Tully Elementary presentation of dictionaries to 3rd Graders in auditorium-elementary?? Set-up at 1pm 49 3rd graders, short Rotary Presentation, then dictionaries
Pete’s Rotary slide-show
April 23rd Tree Give away – Also Clean-up day
Clean-up at 10:00 am Trees at Tully Church- estimated time 10am to 12 pm (at present)
50 White Spruce arriving 4/15. 20 called for, there rest being preserved for hand out on 4/23.
Memorial Day Barbeque
Hal meeting w/ planning participants 4/21/22
Chickens to be ready approximately 10:00 am
Start fires approximately 6:30 am
Discussed shortage of bean and alternative side orders- Settled on Bush brand beans due to ease of preparation, 250 to 300 halves being cooked- same number of bean sides and potatoes to be prepared
Lydia is putting together an order for Tully Rotary apparel to Graph-Tex- local supplier
A full catalog of products will be introduced- More to come
Citizen of the Year- No discussion
Mary Rapp needs additional volunteer support to participate in the 10 Mile Goat Run. Organizers will contribute based upon club’s participation. Funds go to local Interact group. Please contact Mary. Date of event: May 1st from 8:15 am to 11:30 am Thornden Park- Syracuse near pool.
Need 12-15 people; presently has 6 volunteers
Possible opportunity for Interact later in the year for service at Preble, Rte. 81 rest area. Planning/hoping for Labor Day weekend.
Golf Tournament- Still need sponsors for the event. Peter to dig up list of last year’s sponsor participants.
Scholarship Program: Application submitted for 2023 Program limit for this period reduced to $2,000.00 Tully Rotary has submitted for 2 Grants down from 3.
Business Back Story- Club has been performing since 2018
Next scheduled event: Clear Path – Dog training for Veterans,
Date: May 25th
Time: 6:00 pm
Chittenango Location
Meeting Closing: 6:20 pm w/ 4 Way test
Assembly Meeting 4/7/22
Attendance: Bob Burns, Bob Cooper, Pete Cardamone, Peter Reppenhagen, Dave Perkins,
Dave Sandwick, Hal Brown, Lydia Aris, Jim Austin, Mary Rapp, Suzanne Drumm, and Rick
Reed.
We opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Happy Dollars, and the Card Draw
(Suzanne Won!!)
Lydia spoke to Tyler at Huega’s. We are confirmed for May 5th at 6:30pm. Here is the link to
the sign up sheet:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflSKj-py2Z9GdUUaZbm-knusL8u_p7kuvfEQTquR
MOUGEpwA/viewform
Tell all of your friends!
Pete met with Ed Kupiac about the upcoming presentation at the Elementary School. The Atlas
& Purpose Character assembly will be on Friday, April 22nd at 1:30pm. All are welcome. Mary
has a group of Interacters who will speak to the group about service above self.
Bob Burns once again implored our members to volunteer for the 2nd annual Golf Tournament
at Vesper Hills Golf Club. He also reiterated that the raffle prizes are where we earn the most
money for our TREES project. So, please hit up anyone you can think of!
Mary had the great news that she has 11 volunteers to help with the Mountain Goat practice this
Saturday. She still needs helpers for the actual race on May 1st from 8-11 at Thornden Park.
Come pass out beverages and cheer the competitors on!
Jim confirmed that all of the scholarship checks were cashed.
Pete will get the grant written up for next year.
The Chicken BBQ on May 30th was discussed. Suzanne will look into acquiring the necessary
ingredients and the pricing. Mary is concerned about the beans. She cannot find Grandma
Browns around anywhere. We may need to substitute another side. Hal will be the grill master.
We concluded with the 4 way Test.
April 5, 2022 Board Meeting
In attendance: Lydia, Bob B, Hal, Pete C, Suzanne, Dave P, Jim, Mary Ann
Dictionary/Atlas Project: Need people to attend the day they are handed out
Ukraine: Jim will send email that we are closing out the matching donation
Memorial Day Barbecue: American Legion is in charge of festivities; Nancy will contact Pete if there is anything to talk about with regards to the barbecue; $12.00 chicken w/ sides; Mary will do beans; we can do potatoes at the Masonic Lodge; Suzanne will work with Mineo's for prices; MAM will donate water and it will be added to each meal; we need a grill master!!; Hal will check with Chris White; Pete has a list that he will share with Suzanne; containers for beans and potatoes and foil for chicken need to be ordered
Grants: Global for Gordie's project will not be done this year due to Gordie's absence; a scholarship grant needs to be considered: motion to do scholarship grant by Pete, seconded by Mary Ann, $2000 for the club and matching $2000 from the grant to be split among Tully, Fabius-Pompey and LaFayette schools; motion passed
Interact:
Amberations needs some manual labor; Interact will help; Rotarians can also help; Mary Rapp will send out dates and times when she has the info
Mountain Goat Water Station - volunteer this Saturday at the practice run from 7:30-9:30, at the reservoir; Mary will send info to the group; the actual race is May 1st where they'll need more volunteers
Finances: Jim moved some money from savings into the TREES account to keep from collecting penalties; $5725.00 in savings, $2480 for golf tournament. $3459 in TREES; $4038 in checking
Highway Clean up: Sat, April 23rd at 10:00 am; meet at TUCC
TREES distribution: immediately following Highway Clean Up
Golf Tournament: Sat, May 21st; get raffle prizes!!! THIS IS WHERE WE MAKE THE MOST MONEY!
Business Backstory: Heuga's on Thu, May 5; Lydia will contact Tyler to confirm this information
adjourned 7:21 pm
MARCH 2022
March 23, 2022
In attendance: Lydia, Pete, Suzanne, Bob B, Rick, Dave P, Devin, Mary, Hal, Mary Ann
5:03 pm Lydia called the meeting to order; pledge
Ukraine: Jim set up a PayPal link for contributions; will do through Rotary Foundation
Fireside Chat: If you haven't RSVP'd on the Google Form, please do so by Monday at 12:00 pm OR let Mary Ann know if you are having trouble with the form; Bob has been in contact with Jim to make sure that the membership folders are ready for Bob C and Rick; slides running in the background for people to watch; rotate about why we each joined Rotary and its importance to us;
Memorial Day BBQ: Hal put out a list for all things needed to make a successful event; Lydia, Suzanne and Dave P unable to attend; Lydia will follow up with the person in charge
TREES: we have a few trees left; next steps will be discussed at their meeting tomorrow; pick up for recipients on April 23rd at TUCC after highway clean up; Interact will take delivery of their trees on April 15th; Dave P will email Deb C and Mary to see how to help handle this
Youth Exchange: Pete reported that Phyllis in our District said the District isn't doing it, but that he spoke to the Binghamton person who said a Tully student can go with their District; Lydia wants permission from the District; MAM is concerned that if Denise is unable to see this through right now, that we should wait for the District for 2023; others agreed that we will wait for 2023
Samaritan Center: MAM will check to see if there is something we can restart for helping them
Suzanne's presentation: slides for the pollinator project; link is here. Look at the link in the presentation for the collaborative Rotary project; it doesn't cost anything to join! Thanks, Suzanne; it was very interesting!!!!!!
5:58 pm four way test; meeting adjourned
March 17, 2022
In attendance: Pete, Suzanne, Bob B, Bob C, Dave S, Jim, Rick, Mary Ann, Mary
7:30 am Lydia called meeting to order; pledge; Mary Ann drew 10 of hearts for Dave P (sorry, Dave)
Rotary Foundation for Ukraine: Lydia asked Jim to set something up through our PayPal; voted to spend club funds to match $1 for every $2 up to $300; Suzanne made a motion and Pete seconded it; Lydia will pass this along to Dana J for the District
Atlases at TES: 49 students in 3rd grade; presentation on Positivity Project to show how Rotarians help the world; Purpose is the character trait we'll be geared towards; 3rd grade can be in the auditorium and a livestream can be sent out to the rest of the classrooms; Fri, Apr 8th or Fri Apr 22nd; need dates from Mary and Deb for Interact presence
Finances: checking $9,889.00; PayPal $3,480.00, apple fest around $3,000
TREES: we have a waiting list!
Citizen of the Year meeting: please plan to stay after next week's Wednesday meeting; Hal will coordinate with Mark Guttendorf regarding a speaker from Boy Scouts in Gordie's absence
Pete updated on upcoming training for president-elect
Golf Tournament: reminders that we need raffle prizes; hole sponsorships ($100)
Memorial Day: chicken barbecue? can Devin be the grill master? Perhaps we can get Interact involved again to do sides like potatoes? Front lawn of Masons or TES? Mary Ann prefers Masons due to proximity
RSVP to Fireside Chat: please complete the Google Form even if you do not plan to go; a reminder email will be sent early next week
Four-way test
8:20 am meeting adjourned
March 9, 2022
In attendance: Lydia, Bob B, Rick, Pete C, Mary R, Mary Ann, Hal
5:05 Lydia called the meeting to order, pledge
Support for Ukraine: We all should have received an email from Dana for supporting Ukraine through the Foundation; Shelter Box is a possibility, but not necessarily what is needed; we can have Jim set something up in PayPal so that we can make a club and personal donations through the Foundation; Mary is working with Interact to support our local Ukrainian church through donations for toiletries and other items; Mary will send an email to our club with info
Global grant with Kenya: on hold while Gordie tends to a family issue; it is a huge undertaking and Gordie has the experience to deal with it
TREES: the number of trees requested is undetermined due to the way the spreadsheet asks for requests; the committee is going through the list of orders and calling people to make sure we know how many trees are needed per person; some of these people will be invited to our social gathering at ONCO on March 31st so they can learn more about Rotary
Fireside Chat:
Thursday, March 31st at ONCO from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm; they have furniture in place; they can do some food and would like us to buy around 40 drinks
Mary Ann will send a Google Form out to the club and others interested in learning about Rotary
RSVP by Monday, March 28th at noon
Bob will put it on the website
we will ask Suzanne to put it on the website
Bob will get the membership folders from Jim
Bob will bring the TREES banner and MAM will get banners from the church
Gordie asked Lydia to take over the Boy Scout portion/speaker; Lydia hopes to hear from Mark Guttendorf soon about this
Lydia contacted Dee to do the decorations for citizen of the year
Public Image Webinar: Bob attended on Monday; a lot of talk about clubs developing their own website and Facebook page (yay! we are already doing this); Roc City Rotary Club is an exemplar (roccityrotary.org);
Golf Tournament: Saturday, May 21st at Vesper Hills at 9:00 am; it's not too early to hit up local businesses for donations of door prizes and hole sponsorships; we need to hang up posters as well
Butterfly Garden presentation: Hal reported that it went well; thanked his daughter Erin and Suzanne for their efforts;
Four way test
5:57 meeting adjourned
March 3, 2022
In attendance: Lydia, Suzanne, Bob C, Jim A, Bob B (the other Bob), Gordie, Dave P, Pete, Richard, Mary Ann
7:32 Lydia called the meeting to order; pledge; Bob C drew the 2 of hearts
Lydia reviewed items from the Board meeting:
induction Bob C and Rick R including a Fireside Chat on March 31st once Lydia hears back from ONCO
support for Ukraine; discussed ShelterBox which needs $1000.00 and fund raising efforts; we could ask other clubs to join us in generating funds; if members have other ideas, bring them up to the group
Gordie: Board agreed that we'd managed our project with Kenya through the TREES project; reminded us that we have to think about money in the budget that we have now and still need to raise to meet the needs of a commitment to a global grant
Citizen of the Year meeting following this meeting
adjourned 7:51 am
Board meeting March 1, 2022
In attendance: Lydia, Pete, Gordie, Suzanne, Bob C, Bob B, Rick, Dave P, Jim, Mary Ann
Discussed new membership materials for Bob C and Rick; Lydia would like the information for our club description updated; will consider doing "Rotary Minute" where members tell the club a little bit about themselves; spread out among weekly meetings; Fireside Chat on Thursday, March 31st at 6:00 pm at ONCO (once Lydia makes contact with owners to verify); Pete will update the slideshow and send it to the new members; Dave has Rotary coins; MAM will check for pins; Rotary minutes for those in attendance; induction of new members; spouses welcome; invite social media followers; MAM will send Google Form with reservations due by Monday, March 28th
Citizen of the Year - Paul Harris with club points for Paul Thompson
RI Dues: paid several weeks ago; Pete will check to see why it's not showing up
Global Grant: Gordie - if we are going to manage this as part of the TREES project, he will talk to the TREES committee and report at the next meeting
District Governor Nominee 2024-2025 is Lizzy Martin
Ukraine: Bob - should we consider some way to help; discussed ShelterBox or other ways; discussed chicken wing night at Elm Street or matching donations; Lydia said we can decide this on Thursday
7:17 pm meeting adjourned
FEBRUARY 2022
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
In attendance: Pete C, Paul T, Dave P, Suzanne, Gordie, Lydia, Richard, Bob C, Hal
5:00 pm President Lydia called the meeting to order; Pledge
Citizen of the Year planning continues; Wednesday, June 22nd, 5:00 pm cocktail hour; 6:00 dinner; there is a form on tullyrotary.com to sign up for the dinner
TREES committee is using the project as a way to speak to people about joining Rotary; there seems to be some interest; about 400 trees promised to community members; go to tullyrotary.com to sign up if you want some trees
Business Backstory: owner of Donut on a Stick seems interested
Golf Tournament: for the most part, the same as last year; $380.00 per foursome
Scholarship: Pete will contact the schools to let them know that we need to know the winners in May to write the checks for the purpose of fulfilling the grant procedures; Pete needs about 6 readers; there is one so far; Pete explained the rating process
Memorial Day Barbecue: Monday, May 30th; Pete has the list of items needed to be purchased; need advertising, grillers, fire starters, etc; start thinking about how you can help that day!
Dictionary (Atlas) Project: Pete will follow up with Ed Kupiec @ TES
Books for the World: we have a pallet that can take more boxes
Adopt-a-Highway clean up: Saturday, April 23rd @ 10:00 am; meet at TUCC
Paul Harris Award: CONGRATULATIONS to Dave Perkins for earning his 3rd!!!! Presented by Lydia; Pete explained it: Rotary Foundation is our charitable organization; people with meritorious contributions earn this award; comes about with regular donations when one reaches $1,000.00; sometimes it is reached by an individual or others donate their contributions to an individual the club believes is worthy
Bungoma Partnership: a good segue from the Paul Harris award - money comes from there to fund global grants; Gordie has been in touch with Peter, their President; they need to do a needs assessment before we can learn how we can help them in the future; we front the money from our club and get half of it reimbursed back to the club once the grant is executed and paperwork submitted
Butterfly garden at Austin Park: Hal explained upcoming meeting to explain the importance and need for these gardens; project appears to be getting kicked off and implemented; Suzanne will present what she has learned about them at our March 23rd meeting
Bob Cooper: five minute presentation to introduce himself to our club; Bob has been self-employed in the construction business, done property inspections, worked for Verizon putting up cell towers, played in his five-piece band, currently working to bring high-speed internet to rural areas, installed electric car charging stations, he and his wife raised their children whom they are very proud of and currently travels with his wife when they can get away
Four-way test
meeting adjourned at 6:07 pm
Thursday, February 17, 2022
In attendance: Suzanne, Pete, Devin, Dave S, Dave P, Richard, Charlie, Bob B, Bob C, Mary Ann, Hal, Gordie
7:30 am President-Elect Suzanne called the meeting to order
Pledge, Mary Ann drew the 4 of hearts, Happy Dollars including -
ESRAG: anyone who wants to join should contact Charlie:
Scholarship sent to schools; Pete will send to club; read apps the 2nd week of May
TREES project: bought 300 trees; 51 people have signed up, some for more than one!
Citizen of the Year will meet after next week's Wednesday meeting
District 7150 enrollment is down (it is everywhere), so it is likely we will be part of another district
District Training: April 2nd in-person @ VVS high school, new officers should attend
From Dana Gerrard: Vera House presentation on March 1st that we've been invited to attend; Vera House is hurting due to the pandemic at at time when there is an uptick in domestic violence
PETS: Suzanne is attending these trainings via Zoom and finds them very informative
Skaneateles Parks: Hal will be meeting with someone who is helping with a butterfly garden; would like us to consider a partnership; Suzanne will be a part of it and Charlie would like to know
TREES committee is meeting after this meeting
Four-way test
meeting adjourned 7:54 am
Thursday, February 3, 2022
In attendance: Bob B, Pete, Suzanne, Dave S, Dave P, Jim, Lydia, Mary Ann, Hal
Pledge; Suzanne drew the Queen of Hearts
Business Backstories Confirmed: Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango, Thursday, May 25th @ 6:00 pm; also considering new owners of Donut on a Stick in March
District Newsletter info: golf tournament - presentation to other clubs, flyer, connection to TREES project
Potential new club member: Richard Reed
TREES Project: trees on order, created list for groups who might want to plant trees; send Dave, Bob or Suzanne names of groups who might be interested; met w/ FFA who indicated that their interest is more hands-on with helping to deliver and/or plant
Citizen of the Year: Paul Thompson, June 22nd, @ The Loft at Vesper Hills, 5:00 pm drinks w/ dinner to follow; need a speaker; Lydia considering doing a basket for Paul; we've also done a Paul Harris Award
Scholarship materials: Pete and MAM, need to contact the schools
Dewitt Rotary Club: no Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast so doing a basket sale instead, soliciting help from other clubs
Eastern Farm Workers: 1) Winter survival campaign 2) Tamale event for Super Bowl Sunday - we can participate in some way; Dave will get info out to us
Four-way test; Meeting adjourned: 7:56 am
Citizen of the Year Committee met after the meeting
JANUARY 2022
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
In attendance: Guest speaker: Ryan Woodruff (Canine Program Director) and Mary Gero from Clearpath for Veterans, Pete, Suzanne, Gordie, Deb, Charlie, Dave P, Mary Ann, Lydia, Bob B
5:06 PM Pledge of Allegiance and Lydia introduced our guests.
Clearpath has a multitude of programs that serve Veterans and their families. Ryan started with a short video about the Canine program. Ryan then shared a slide show. The Canine program started in 2011. Dogs are trained in a two-year program from approximately 8 weeks to 2 years. A "service dog" is professionally trained. After placement, the working life of the dog is followed by the program. There is a focus on the importance of behavioral health. Program overview: three-month three-phase curriculum. There is a puppy development program. Five dogs come in every six months; two to three are successful in the program. Typically in the industry, the dogs are labrador retrievers or similar, but there is not a breeder restriction. It costs at least $38,000 for the life of the program for each dog. There are Community Canine Fostering Program and Puppy Ambassador Program components. This program is APDI accredited. Service dogs are protected under law. ADA (American with Disabilities Act). Service dogs in training are not allowed the same access of a fully trained program. There is a service dog named Rotary in our community as a result of Rotary being involved in the program. This program relies on donations and grants. In NYS, 33 counties are currently part of the program and by 2023 the program hopes to expand to the entire state. Within 2023 - 25 years, the goal is to expand to a national program. Ryan left materials with Lydia about the program. He also said that he has dogs ready to be paired with Vets right now. Get in touch with him.
Other Business - No May 11 meeting at TUCC unless it's in a classroom. The backroom of the library is an option as well for the TCS Budget presentation.
5:51 pm - Lydia closed with the 4-way test.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
In attendance: Pete, Bob B, Dave S, Deb, Gordie, Lydia, Bob C, Jim
Lydia called the meeting to order at 7:33 am.
Dave S did the drawing. Bob C's name was drawn. Bob picked the nine of hearts.
Lydia and Bob C continued to discuss through email his opportunity to be President-Elect for 2022 - 2023 year. Bob B was also considering co-chairing with Bob C. Lydia officially nominated Bob C and Bob B to be co-President-Elects. Pete seconded the motion. All in favor.
Committee Reports:
Citizen of the Year - Lydia would like to plan Citizen of the Year for June 22, 2022 with a back-up date of Thursday, June 16, 2022. This would take place outside at The Loft as confirmed by Suzanne. Jim did note that this is the middle of the golf league and members may not be available.
Project Linus -Rotary raised $200. Their site is down. Bob B volunteered to pick up the check and hand-deliver the check.
T.R.E.E.S. - All Rotary members should be seeking locations and community members who are interested. Dave P is working on an order form that will be posted on the website. Pete volunteered to attend the next town meeting. TAG, Tully FFA, and Rotary are working together on this project.
Atlas program - Pete hasn't heard from Fabius and Pompey and hasn't yet reached out to Tully Elementary School.
Meeting dates and presentations - Pete proposed 5.11.22 as a date when the School Administration can present the Budget vote at TUCC. He also suggested we invite Dave Knapp to a future meeting as we've done in the past. Lydia is confirming Clear Path for Vets for next Wednesday with a presentation by Ryan.
Lydia will be out of the country for the 12/17 meeting. Lydia will talk with Suzanne about chairing that meeting. Pete thinks we should meet and if Suzanne isn't available, Jim will chair the meeting.
Pete and Gordie attended a District grants meeting on the 18th. The award max will be $2000. Thirty clubs attended that meeting. There is a lot of money for Global Grants. Jim suggested we also have members attend the Global Grants meeting.
Gordie asked if he could discuss with Kenya School to do a possible $30,000 project opportunity. He is attending a Board meeting this morning with the New Hope School.
February calendar dates need to be put on the website and Lydia will confirm future dates with TUCC.
Discussion of May meetings - There is a BBS scheduled for Thursday, May 5 at the Alpine.
Four-Way Test and adjourned at 8:08 am.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
In attendance: Mary, Gordie, Deb, Lydia, Pete, Jim, Bob C, Hal, Bob B, Dave P
5:05 Pete logged in at TUCC. 5:07 Jim led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Hal brought up the Positivity Project request from TES. Could some of the Interact kids be part of the presentation. We are unsure of the format. Pete is thinking possibly a broadcast assembly. Pete will check with Pompey Lions and Optimists to confirm proposal and Ed for usability this spring for grade 6.
Citizen of the Year - Lydia is attempting to set up a meeting this Friday for committee members. This meeting agenda is to identify tasks and then request help from members. Jim is asking for consideration for April 27 and not early in the month.
T.R.E.E.S project - There is a small group meeting. All trees are ordered. This week's agenda is to determine how to get the word out and how to track locations. Bob talked to TAG members to think about how to utilize the trees. Bob went to the Otisco Town Board meeting this week. They are building a walking trail in the Otisco Town Park with potential paved walking trail. He let them know that if they're interested in planting trees for the project let us know soon. He didn't get a commitment yet. FFA will also be involved. Is the school and/or town of Tully interested in accepting trees. We'll use this as a PR tool for ordering from the community. Individuals will get 1 -2 trees and others with larger acreage will get more. Bob will talk with Emily from ClearPath again to see if they use the bushes for pollination. Hal suggested the Interact and FFA kids create a video about the T.R.E.E.S. project to promote it including their involvement.
Business Back Story - The first one will be May 4. April will be Citizen of the Year. Is there one for February and March? Bob has a list of possible organizations/businesses. Check Dave's email for access to what he's put together to date. Mary will contact Heritage Hill for a date. We attempt to do the fourth Thursday of the month in the evening when possible.
Golf Tournament - May 22, 2022 The price and menu will be determined. There are already teams signed up. It was $80/person for the first event and may go up $10 this year. Bob stated that he plays in $100 per tournament. Bob has advertised the event in the district newsletter.
Scholarships - Mary Ann and Pete will make contact with the counselors to identify timelines. We are committed to giving five scholarships this year. The check is written to the school scholarship fund in mid-May to show it's been spent for the grant. $2500 from District grant and $2500 from the Club.
Memorial Day BBQ - Hal recommended Devin take the lead for this project and will talk with Devin. Pete will take the lead on purchasing chicken in consultation with Suzanne. Minneos was a better price in the past. Pete will talk with the Masons about using the chickens.
*District Grant meeting is required for us to write one this year. The meeting is virtual on January 18 at 7pm. Our club must have one person in attendance.
*Lydia shared with Pete that she's working on having ClearPath for Veterans. Jim will talk with her to see if they would welcome our club as visitors to discuss their program.
2022 - 2023 Officers
President - Suzanne Drumm
Co - President Elect/President Nominee - Bob Cooper and Bob Burns are considering it.
Sergeant at Arms - Dave Sandwick
Treasurer - Jim Austin
Secretary - Mary Ann Murphy
Interact Advisor - Mary Rapp
*4 - Way Test and adjourned at 5:47pm
Thursday, January 6, 2022
In attendance: Bob, Deb, Suzanne, Charlie, Pete, Dave S, Gordie
7:30 - Suzanne led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Dave S did the drawing. Denise C drew the 2 of spades.
Lydia, Dave P and Jim joined the meeting. Several people shared Happy Dollar experiences.
Annual meeting 2022 election of officers. Suzanne will be President. We have no nominations for VP. Motion to vote on positions as long as all people not in attendance agree. Pete made the motion and Suzanne seconded it. **Deb withdraws from the position of Secretary.
Bob wrote an article for social media/website and shared it with the officers. Please send Suzanne any event pictures that can be used on the the website.
Committee reports: See Hal's report here.
Financial - Jim shared that we're doing well. Apple Fest and FFA need to be paid. He'll continue to print monthly balance sheets.
T.R.E.E.S committee update: More than 350 trees have been ordered and will be ready for pick-up in Cortland in April. Interact has also ordered 50 free trees that will also be arriving in mid-April.
Charlie shared information about RCAT. More info at rcatnow.com. Check it out.
Books for the World update - The Baldwinsville Rotary Club donated money for an entire pallet to be shipped.
The Atlases are in the hands of the Tully Elementary third grade teachers. Principal Ed Kupiek asked about possibly adding additional grades. He also asked if Rotary members would be interested in doing a presentation on purpose/service in April for the Elementary School's Positivity Project.
Golf Tournament committee will be meeting later this month.
Scholarships - FYI...The grant deadline is before graduation. Memorial Day BBQ has always funded this project.
Business Back Story - Lydia suggested we begin again in May with possibly Song Mountain as our first location(late April/early May). Dave P provided Charlie with a brief description/goal for this initiative.
**Next meeting - Wednesday, January 12 @ 5:00pm at TUCC or zoom.
Ended meeting with the 4-Way Test.
Adjourned 8:10am
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 - Rotary Board Meeting
Discussed club officers for 2022-2023; Pete will send Lydia the full list to address at Thursday's meeting; several members said they will retain their positions if that is the will of the club
Bob offered to put a blast on social media and our website as a message from our president, advertising our accomplishments and goals while encouraging membership; will also send to the Tully News; Bob prefers to keep it to one page so it hits the highlights; add photos to the website
TREES committee is working with FFA students at Tully and looking for a partnership with TAG
Pete brought up a request from Tully Elementary to do a presentation on service for the Positivity Project; Lydia asked if anyone is willing to form a committee to do the presentation; Pete mentioned a few ways we can do this; Lydia suggested that perhaps Annabeth can help; Hal can as well
Mary Ann shared that Terri Murray asked for a letter of support for a grant for Music in the Park; Lydia agreed; MAM will contact Terri
DECEMBER 2021
DECEMBER 2021
Thursday, December 16, 2021 - 7:30am zoom
In attendance: Lydia, Pete, Bob B, Dave S., Deb, Suzanne, Jim, Bob C., Hal, Gordie
Guest: Jane Milano, Donate Life and Donna Dunn
Lydia called the meeting to order at 7:31am.
Pledge of Allegiance
Dave S and Robin did the drawing. Devin is the winner for today. Lydia drew his card for him. No winner. Lydia introduced our guest, Mary Jane Milano. Donate Life: The Gift of Life Donation
There are 57 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) in US and 4 in NYS. They are Federally designated. The two transplant hospitals in this region are Strong and SUNY Upstate.The need for organ transplant donation is urgent. There are currenlty 859 patients waiting regionally for organs. Donna Dunn shared her story about her 21 year old daughter who married in 2007. She was hit by a car five days later and was unresponsive and Donna's family didn't hesitate to donate her body upon death. She saved four lives. The family has met Mary's liver recipient. There is now a scholarship in Mary's name supported through Dominick's Restaurant's owner, the liver recipient, given to an early childhood education major.
Why is Donor Registration so important? If no registration is completed, your legal decision makers can make a donation decision if there is no registration. UNOS maintains the national transplant donor list. There are seven criteria that are considered when an organ is available. In NYS anyone 16+ can register to be a donor. To here is no upper age limit. If you registered prior to 2008, you should rejoin the registry. There is an ability to limit the organs/tissue that you donate by completing additional paperwork. If you designate for transplant and research, your organs will first be used for transplant.
There is also a "Whole body" program. You'll need to contact a medical school. There is a living donor program as well, for people to donate specific organs to family members/friends. You would need to make a directed or anonomous donation through a hospital.
Each year 58,000 tissue donations provide lifesaving and healing tissues for transplant. Corneas, tendons, heart valves, veins, skin, bones and birth tissue all can be donated to promote healing and save lives.
There are many myths around organ donation. There is no upper age limit, so you're not too old to donate. Your health at death determines what organs/tissues can be donated. No major religion forbids donation.
To sign up, you can do so with your license registration. You can also go to PassLifeOn.org to quickly register. On the NYS the voter registration form there is a space to register. New York State Donate Life Registry is the best place to document your wishes. Thank you Mary Jane and Donna for sharing.
Books for the World packing update: All books have been packed and wrapped. Two filled and one partially filled boxes remain at the HS. There is one final pallet. Shipping costs have recently tripled. Jim said he is ready to pay for three pallets. Hal asked if the Baldwinsville Rotary Club was still going to send a check for half of a pallet cost. Pete will contact them to confirm the expense.
Pete welcomed Bob Cooper to our Club. He needs to withdraw from the DeWitt Club prior to becoming part of our Club. Bob Burns, Membership Chair, is his sponsor. Pete made a motion for Bob to become a member of our Tully Rotary Club. Jim seconded the motion. All in favor.
Jim asked that people not leave checks in his home mailbox. Please call ahead or send it via our Club's PO Box 91.
We ended with the Four Way Test.
Meeting is adjourned.
Thursday, December 2, 2021 - 7:30am zoom meeting
In attendance: Bob, Dave S, Dave P, Charlie, Deb, Suzanne, Gordie, Pete, Mary, Lydia, Jim, Hal
Suzanne called the meeting to order at 7:33am.
Pledge
Dave did the drawing. Bob's name was drawn. J of Hearts was picked.
Happy Dollar - Suzanne's daughter Lexi and family are moving back to Tully. Charlie recognized the TREES project and Suzanne shared that they met with FFA who is on board with the project.
Committee reports:
TREES - Justin Heavy will join us with FFA next week. FFA will be investigating types of trees.
Financial - No changes. We have one member that needs to pay dues. The interim scholarship report is now due. Pete and Lydia will submit.
BFTW - Interact has a $200 donation for a pallet. Baldwinsville Rotary will donate 1/2 of a pallet cost for books packed this weekend. Bob, Pete, Hal and Gordie will be in Baldwinsville to pack 15 boxes of books to finish a pallet. The boxes will be dropped at the JSHS loading dock and the Tully staff will load the pallet and wrap it.
Project Linus - Bob asked if the club could make a donation to the group through Paypal. Last year our club donated $250 to continue to buy material for the project. Gordie asked if our club wanted to donate the money to our club so we could make the blankets at our meetings. JoAnn Fabrics is a partner in the Linus Project. Hal and Pete suggested we first donate the $ to Project Linus and then begin a fund to support our participation in making blankets as a Club. Jim will send out a Paypal donation request. JIm will also send out a Foundation donation request.
Citizen of the Year project - Lydia, Hal and Dave Perkins will be the team to get this project going. April 21 is the anticipated date with a back up of April 7. The date needs to be confirmed with the recipient and venue.
The Christmas party at the Battles' home is Saturday, December 10. The JSHS choir may not be in attendance. The TUCC staff are also invited.
The next meeting is Wednesday, December 8 at 6:00pm at TUCC double classroom or virtual.
Interact - Lydia sent an email to Deb and Mary about an international gaming project. The group is working with PEACE this month to bake, pack and deliver Christmas baskets to The Meadows. Mary is also leading a new project to provide weekend lunches to the most needy students in our community. She's working with PEACE and the school to identify families. Pete has information about other local projects and will get Mary the information.
Dictionary project has moved to an Atlas program. Pete is bringing the Atlas over to the school to get teacher feedback.
January and February dates will be put on the Google calendar.
Lydia and any interested club members are invited to a meeting regarding a regional grant.
Four way test and adjourn
NOVEMBER 2021
Attendance: Bob, Lydia & Pete at TUCC and Dave S, Gordie, Hal and Jim via Zoom
Wed 11/17/21 5 PM
1. Pledge
2. Drawing - Dave Perkins' name was drawn but he did not get the Queen of Spades
3.Committee reports:
Financial - Jim really needs the rest of the Apple Fest invoices so he can pay them. Until then he can't give an accurate report.
TREES - Bob gave a short summary b/c Dave is out of town. Next big club decision is what kind of trees we want to buy for planting. Gordie gave an update on the school in Kenya. They have started receiving significant amt of donations. They will have enough money to buy land and trees.
BFTW - Mary Ann Miles from Baldwinsville contacted Rotary that she has books to donate. These are her late husband's books. He was a collector of History Books. Club decided that a group will go to her house and pack the books. A date has not been set yet, but hopefully early Dec.
4. Lydia brought up 2021 Interact Awards - should somebody be nominated by the club? Pete will get more info and give it to Deb and Mary. The nominations need to be submitted by 12/1.
5. Lydia brought up the Clear Path Veterans Program - It is about service dogs for veterans that have PTS. She will get more info. Could be a great small service project.
Next meeting - Thur 12/2 7:30 AM and it will be strictly virtual.
Four Way Test
Meeting adjourned.
respectfully submitted, Lydia
10 November 2021
In attendance: Pete, Suzanne, Dave P, Gordie, Mary Ann
Suzanne shared her thoughts on RLI; she learned a lot about Rotary that she hadn't learned before;
one session was on leadership; a good leader is someone who listens to its members, doesn't change the subject on the person speaking,
another session was on the purpose of Rotary; learned some interesting facts about Rotary; why people join, how many clubs there are in different places we visit; Dave mentioned Gordie's treks to other clubs; Pete added that there is a Rotary locator app for phones
discussed vision statement: "together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe in our communities and in ourselves"
learned about accomplishments and giving from different clubs
discussed the importance of understanding how the Rotary Foundation works
membership initiatives and active mentorship for new members to make sure they stayed engaged - perhaps making personal connections during the beginning of their memberships
survey ideas for hearing what members want in their clubs
one speaker asked how often do we have a meeting with our Interact club; this might be a neat thing to do with ours; could set them up with shadowing opportunities for careers of members within our group
discussed using the TREES project as a way to continue to promote our club and encourage membership
the next RLI sessions will be announced soon for the spring; perhaps we can put them on the calendar so members can see them
Books Project: unfortunately, the books from TES were discarded; we need 12 more boxes of books to complete the pallet; the partial pallet is being held at the school; Pete will forward the list of books we can take to everyone
Next meeting: Wednesday, November 17th at 5:00 at TUCC with a virtual option for those who prefer it
3 November 2021
In attendance: Suzanne, Gordie, Deb, Pete, Mary Ann, Dave S, Jim, Hal, Lydia, Bob, Dave P
*Pledge of Allegiance
*Dave S did the drawing...Gordie's name was drawn. K of Hearts was picked
Recommended that Dee set up an Exchange Student video call with our group. We'll possibly video tape it to assist in informing current HS students, especially grade 10 students.
*Service Projects report by Hal
-Books for the World packing on Tuesday, November 9 at 4:45pm.
Junior High Honor Society students are involved
Hal suggests 4 - 5 Rotarians be present.
At this time, Bob is the only Rotarian scheduled to be present. Pete will be there to bring the boxes. Mary Ann is begging us to read her email and respond by Monday if attending. Dave P will also be there. There are a total of six pallets ready to be shipped after November 9. The Club will pay for two pallets and Interact will pay for one and Pete is seeking donations for the remaining pallets. MaryAnn has done logistics with school personnel and Pete is doing logistics for the supplies for BFTW.
-This Saturday is Adopt a Highway Clean-up at 10:00 am. This will be the final clean-up of the year.
-T.R.E.E.S. - Hal is asking for a short write-up for information about local project(s). Dave, Suzanne, Bob and Devin have been meeting every other week and will provide the club with an update of what's happening.
-Business Back Story - From January - April we do not have any businesses lined up. Lydia shared that through the winter we will not be doing the BBS. Lydia proposes a restart in March. We have one business secured for May.
-The Chili Cook-off - Will Rotary participate this year? This will not happen at the school and we'll therefore, not be participating.
- Banners at the Church - Some of the Rotary banners have been put back on the wall. Mary Ann does have a few banners that she'll get back to the Church. It's recommended that the wall is a meaningful eye-catching display to advertise Rotary for others that use the same space. Contact information should be displayed.
-Dictionary Project - AnnaBeth ordered a box of Atlases to share with the teachers. Inside Rotary book plates are ready. Pete will share with LaFayette and Pompey to determine if they want to share these with their buildings.
-Citizen of the Year - We are not going to solicit new ones. We will do last year's nominee recognition this spring. We need to pick a date and location. There is a recommendation to change the venue from Orchard Valley to the Loft.
-Lydia requested that the calendar be cleaned up to reflect the various meetings including TREES meetings
-discussed probable meeting times (Lydia will verify and get an email out to the membership):
OCTOBER 2021
21 October 2021
In attendance: Suzanne, Dave S, Deb, Pete, Dave P, Hal, Gordie, Lydia, Jim, Charlie, Bob
Bob Burns' name was picked for the drawing. He picked 6 of spades.
Guest Speaker: Guest Jessica Eckerlin
Suzanne introduced Jess. She's been keeping bees for this year. She talked about:
*Life cycle (worker bees, one queen and up to 1,000 drone bees), importance of polination, and an introduction to Beekeeping.
Honey Bees have a task throughout their life cycle. Honey bees are responsible for 80% of pollination. In the past year, we had a 39.3% loss of hives in NYS. This rate is increasing over time due to additional pressures put on the bees. To help: restore habitat, use safe pesticide application, safely remove bees and become a beekeeper.
She finished her presentation with fun facts....556 workers and 2 million flowers and a total of 55,000 miles to make a pound of honey. The average honey bee makes 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime. Bees visit 50 - 100 flowers during each collection trip.
Other business: November 3 and 17 - 7:30
am meetings will now be at 5 pm. Noon meetings will continue. This will be a trial for the first and third meeting at 5 at the church.
District Conference - October 24 is official World Polio Day. On October 29 there is a Polio conference that evening. Tully Rotary is scheduled at 3 pm to talk about our partnerships. ClearPath has their own table. Emily will attend. Dave P will lead the group conversation. Our club will highlight Books for the World, Adopt a Highway, and the Trees project. We will need a $50 door prize. Pete shared we used to make up a basket of local goods. Pete will ask Dee to do this. They are also asking for a $25 grocery card for Afgan refugees. Lydia will be getting one and collecting any others from our club to bring to the conference.
Bank Account - Jim said Dave, Suzanne and Mary Ann need to sign a document for Dave to have access to the bank account.
Committee Report - Hal thanked Pete for attending the Dewitt meeting. We had a great response to our Books for the World project. We still need to pay for four pallets. Interact will be discussing this at our Sunday meeting. Deb will recommend the payment. Pete is hoping to get one sponsored and is asking for the golf tournament proceeds to be considered to be borrowed until funds can be raised to cover the cost. This will be a Board meeting discussion on October 26. Pete will also ask for donations at the conference to support a pallet purchase.
Our meeting ended with the Four-Way Test
13 October 2021
In attendance: Suzanne, Pete, Dee, Dave P, Bob B, Lydia, MAM, Hal, Carl Lamanna (guest/prospective member)
Guest speaker: Justin Heavey, ESF Environmental Sustainability
Justin defined sustainability; emphasized the relationship between the environment, economics and ; ecological footprint – the amount of resources used by everyone on Earth; many challenges that stress the environment; many ways to make a difference – think globally and locally, understand your ecological footprint (there’s a quiz!), become eco-literate, understand the impact of consumption, make small changes you feel good about, help others who are more directly impacted; NYS is pursuing extremely aggressive climate legislation (felt to be most aggressive in the country); ESF has been involved in sustainability for over 10 years with regard to their equipment, vehicles, etc on campus; really looking to make campus a zero waste campus; Justin took questions and helped us think about our TREES project, Bungoma bamboo project, ClearPath Energy solar power partnership, and our own homes’ energy use; Onondaga Earth Corps is a community environmental organization that Justin can help connect us to them; we should consider certain trees and avoid others such as non-native trees; Fabius-Pompey HS is (was?) trying to create an arboretum; Justin described a mass planting event that he participated in; Justin will be a resource for anyone who wants to contact him any time.
Packing for Rotary Books for the World: plan on Oct 14th at Tully Junior Senior High School at 6:00 pm; Deb is coordinating the Interact kids, Mary Ann is coordinating with the School District
Highway clean up: looking at Saturday, October 16th or November 6th at 10:00 am
Election Day Spaghetti Dinner: worth it? Have to consider the logistics of taking orders, fulfilling them, getting them out to buyers
Next weekly meeting is Thursday, October 14th at 7:30 am IN PERSON! at TUCC or via Zoom
Board meeting for November is Tue, October 26th at 6:30 pm at Tully Free Library or via Zoom
SEPTEMBER 2021
23 September 2021
In attendance: Bob, Suzanne, Pete, Jim, Lydia, Dave S, Dave P, MAM, Hal, Mary
Deb's name was drawn for the 50/50; 8 of spades
RLI: Lydia will sign up, Suzanne is signed up; get it done today if you plan on attending this Saturday; the training is via Zoom
District Conference is October 30th at the Wyndham hotel in Liverpool; Lydia cannot attend during the day, but she may go to the dinner; Pete stated that our club should have a table as we have in the past
Lydia shared a postcard she received from Rotary; included seed paper; she suggested that we consider something similar to go with our TREES packet
In person meetings: we are good to go back to the church with WiFi
Wed, Oct 6th, will be our next Rotary meeting IN PERSON! at the TUCC; Justin Heavey will be our speaker at 6:30 pm; Justin works at ESF; his job is environmental sustainability
Jim will send out a final accounting for the golf tournament
ClearPath for Energy sent a donation for the TREES project/golf tournament - $3000.00!!!
Interact made a donation for people to get their floors replaced; robotics club; still working on Books for the World
Apple Festival: Hal has 1000 plates donated from Doug's Fish Fry; MAM will send out sign up list for working; we need to increase our price to either $9 or $10; suggest $10 to avoid the need for $1s; Jim will secure our cash, primarily $1s and $5s
9 September 2021
In attendance: Jim, Gordie, Pete, Dave P, Mary R, Suzanne, Bob, Dave S, MAM, Hal
Golf tourney update: around 6-7 teams; need people to do jobs on the day; raffle prizes are still needed so please get those done asap;
Community Day - seems like we have people to cover and a display to set up; seed packets are ready; Suzanne has plants to raffle; shift coverage: we have people who are setting up; some Interact students throughout the morning; Mary is all set for their activity;
Dave P spoke to ClearPath who will help with the bamboo trees in Kenya; offered to help with funding the fire fighter thank you dinner
Apple Festival - MAM gave report/answered questions on: moving to a new facility; working with LaFayette Lax; Jill's outstanding coordination; upcoming request for helping set up the space; needing adults to take on shifts; Mineo's being on site for supplies; Hal working with Doug's for plates; set prices for soda, water, coffee; setting prices in near future
Linda McHerron Memorials amounting to about $500; MAM will send thank you notes to donors; Jim will send the list to Denise for thank yous from the family
Business Backstory this month - September 16th at The Loft; DG Dana Jerrard will be in attendance; it's very important for as many Rotarians to be there as possible!!!
Gordie is attending meetings out west and will ask the club if they want to partner for the TREES project
Books for the World - running into issues at packing at the school due to COVID concerns; need to look at an outdoor place such as the town pavilion where we can pack safely outside
2 September 2021
Note: There will be additional emails regarding current project calendars for Adopt a Highway, Golf Tournament. Books for the World, Apple Festival, Dictionary Project, and the Christmas Party, on a project by project basis.
Justin Heavey, SUNY ESF, will be a future speaker on Environmental Sustainability. Lydia arranging date, ….etc.
Budget Review – Re: the expanded TREES project initiative – Original Goals, plus Gordie’s proposed 3-yr grant request for the Kenya School, Bamboo Project. Hal to coordinate the review/comment/acceptance process with the Budget Committee: Lydia A, Jim A, Suzanne D, Dave P , Pete C, Gordie H.
TREES Project adopted, pending budget review. H. Brown, motioned, P. Cardamone(?), seconded the motion, Lydia called for the vote, all voted, “Aye”.
Books for the World – Pete C, Mary R, Mary Ann, (Hal B to coordinate with Jerry Bishop, as needed)
Hal Brown for Mary Ann Murphy
AUGUST 2021
19 August 2021 @ 7:30 am at Tully Free Library or via Zoom
In attendance: Dave S, Suzanne, Bob, Gordie, Pete, Lydia, Jim, MAM
Bob discussed the business list he created for us to use for asking around about business memberships, golf sponsors, gifts/contributions; members needs to use it as a Google Sheet in order to keep it updated in real time (do not use it as a stand alone spreadsheet as it will not be shared with the whole membership!)
CANCELED: This Saturday's event at Battle's due to problems related to the recent deluge of rain; discussed other options; Lydia will check with Dana to see if he can join us for our Business Backstory at The Loft at Vesper Hills on Thursday, September 16th; we will finalize the plans once Lydia hears back from Dana.
TREES project: Lydia discussed the TREES project; considering doing it as a grant project; Gordie asked about continuing other projects; Lydia responded that she'd like us to so that we can use them as a way to promote the TREES project; the school in Kenya uses firewood for everything; Gordie suggested that we discuss this at the Board level in September and Lydia agreed
discussed that the committee needs the support of the entire club if this will be a major focus for several years to come
discussed that purchasing some banners at some point for visual appeal at events we host will help promote and bring awareness to the project
Lydia asked the committee to come up a checklist for the membership to have for guidance and for a presentation to the whole club at some point in the future (September 23rd or when the committee are ready)
reminder that ClearPath Energy (from last week's presentation) stated that they can help us decide where to plant some of the trees
Community Day: we discussed having something visual for our space
MAM will get Tully Rotary cards for sending thank you notes, condolence cards, etc
Emily from ClearPath Energy offered assistance due to the flooding; Pete suggested reaching out to Mayor Flint-Morgan
adjourned at 8:31 am
12 August 2021 @ noon via Zoom
In attendance: Dave P, Dave S, Bob, Pete, Gordie, Devin, Suzanne (and Harvey), Mary R, MAM; guests: David Khasidy, Greg Herring, Don Cole, Paul Thompson, Emily ?
Presenters David K and Greg from ClearPath Energy introduced by Dave P with an introduction to our TREES project
Types of solar panels: residential, commercial & industrial, utility scale (current community solar project in Tully, on a small scale)
provided timeline for the Tully project - hook ups working in December
subscribing to the project: fill out a simple contract, no money, determine zone, National Grid info, savings seen on next bill: www.clearpath.energy/pages/community-solar-ny
they can help us determine the best places for us to plant trees; they can provide pallets for bon fires
gift card program for people who sign up - $25 gift card for signing up; several local businesses including The Loft at Vesper Hills, Bloomin' Cup, 24 Hour Fitness
Dave S shared his positive experience with a different group (NexAm)
REMINDERS: Gathering at Battle's on Saturday, August 21st from 2:00 - 6:00; Business Backstory at Amberations on Thu, Aug 26th at 6:00 pm!
JULY 2021
22 July 2021 @ noon via Zoom
In attendance: Pete, Dave P, Suzanne, Bob, Gordie, Mary Ann
Bob reviewed the things we need to tend to regarding the golf tournament: sponsors, raffle prizes, hole sponsors, teams, people to work different areas at the tournament; it's not too early to get going on this as it's only two months away; MAM will send a Google Doc for members to sign up; Dave suggested that those of us in attendance today make personal calls to other members to help; Suzanne and MAM are playing in the Hamilton Rotary tournament - can other members play in other upcoming Rotary tournaments around District 7150 so that they may reciprocate?
We briefly discussed packing for Books for the World; would like Interact members to help with books at the school
Plans for Apple Festival are underway; MAM will take on being the liaison with the Tully FFA/Ag Advisory Committee & Festival planners since Ed has left the club
Plans for the Tully Area Historical Society Community Day are also underway; Saturday, September 11th from 9 am to 2 pm; we will sponsor a table for $25.00; Bob will man it and should have some help from others; ideas for it are to have a putting green and sell raffle tickets for items up for grabs at the golf tournament; maybe we can take late registrations for the golf tournament as well if there are spots left
Mark your calendars: District Governor Dana Jerrard will attend our social gathering at Sonny and Karen Battle's home on Saturday, August 21st from 2 pm to 6 pm; Dana will address our group at 2:30; plan on bringing lawn chairs, a dish to pass and your preferred beverage(s) of choice; swimming is also an option for anyone who choses to partake
15 July 2021 @ 7:30 via Zoom or in-person at Tully Free Library - speaker Pete Cardamone
In attendance: Lydia, Gordie, Bob, Dave S, Pete, Jim, Hal, Mary Ann
Pete presented on the Rotary Foundation using a slide show
mission to spread values of Rotary by doing activities around the world
there are 7 areas of focus
the Rotary Foundation has been rated by Charity Navigators with the highest rating for the last 14 years
started in 1917; "Doing Good in the World"
a considerable donation by Paul Harris is part of the history of Rotary - took a while to collect money for doing good
Rotary's mission for eradicating polio started out as a grant from a club in New Jersey
the Foundation is at the core of what it means to be a Rotarian - giving back
Pete has a book anyone can borrow on the subject if interested
more information can be found at Rotary.org; there is always a donate button on the page
money that we donate is returned to a club 3 years later to do foundation grants
Pete reviewed the recognition for individuals and clubs
the Rotary Foundation has its own Board of Directors and Board of Trustees
Bob asked Jim and Pete why they are passionate about the foundation:
Jim - because of several projects that have been done in Peru and seeing firsthand the good being done with the grant money (computers, accessing fresh water,
Pete - by seeing what is done within Districts and globally
Hal recalls Jim coming back from his trip renewed in his Rotary work; Books for the World project
Pete showed a couple of videos and encourages everyone to make their contributions via Rotary Direct either by year or monthly
From Lydia: Sonny Battle has graciously offered their home for a gathering on Saturday, August 21st from 2 pm to 6 pm; Lydia and Mary Ann will coordinate.
8 July 2021 @ noon via Zoom - guest speaker Bill McConnell
Bill spoke about items the Town of LaFayette is currently working on:
entering a partnership with OCWA and others to bring water to parts of LaFayette, particularly the hamlet
repurposing some unused real estate to redevelop the hamlet of Cardiff
repurposing the community center by honoring Ron Bush with a building in his name
looking to use a grant to update the comprehensive plan that includes considering potential solar fields
looking at a process at how federal funds might be used to help businesses affected by COVID
discussed environmental issue of replacing some ash trees; he will have Mark Distler (sp?) help us get some info for how to obtain money for the 1000 trees we wish to plant
Bill will help us spread info regarding Rotary through their social media presence
Bill promised to keep Rotary in mind for projects and will keep contact through Dave Sandwick
We discussed Music in the Park. MAM emailed Terri Murray to find out which Sunday between July 11th and August 8th will be Tully Rotary's to sponsor. If it's this Sunday, Bob and MAM will attend and set up a display. Pete will check to see if there are brochures at the church for us to use.
1 July @ 7:30 am in person at Tully Free Library or via Zoom - Assembly
in attendance: Lydia, Dave P, Dave S, Jim, Suzanne, Bob, Mary Ann, Andrea, Gordie
Happy Dollars; Jim drew the Ace of diamonds
Lydia started her first official meeting as President!
By-laws:
Gordie reviewed the recommended change to add an "associate membership"; Pete recommended changing the wording from "full member" to "active member"; Gordie read the new wording from the draft of the by-laws; Pete motioned, Dave S seconded; motion carried
Gordie reviewed the global grant info discussed at the last Board meeting; recommends continued planning by himself and the club in Kenya in an exploratory manner; Pete reminded the group that we discussed saving money; Gordie motioned, Pete seconded, carried
Reminders for when meetings will take place: 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:30 am 2nd and 4th via Zoom/Google Meet at noon; discussed possibility of resuming breakfast; discussed options; bring your own for the time being
Discussed Paul Harris Fellows by having points some members have earned that can be distributed to other club members to have all members be PHFs, allowing us to reach a goal of the entire club being PHFs and being recognized by Rotary International with a banner (very few clubs have them); we can also give points to new members as a way to introduce them to the club while also making sure the rest of the club understands how the Foundation operates
Dave P has two Business Backstories set up - Amberations and The Loft (these are in the calendar that Suzanne keeps); others contributed their thoughts on potential sites
Quarterly billing: Jim will put the information about what the different payments are for in the PayPal blurb; Pete motioned, Lydia seconded; motion carried
Summer get-together in August? Discussed asking Sonny and Karen Battle to host; if not, Lydia can do it at her house; make it kid-friendly
Minutes respectfully submitted, Mary Ann
June
29 June @ 6 pm Board of Directors
In attendance: Pete, Gordie, Bob, Mary Ann, Dave, Jim, and Lydia
Agenda
Assembly meeting Agenda for Thursday, July 1 -
Bi-laws - Gordie will present them to be adopted at the Assembly meeting on Thursday.
TREES Initiative
Budget - Discussion - "Steady as we go"(same as prior year budgets) or a budget that removes scholarships and provides an opportunity for TREES and a global grant. A global grant commitment must be an "all in" commitment from our club. It's about raising $10,000+ with additional funds from donations and possibly other clubs' donations. We've already applied for a grant for scholarships. Pete recommends Rotary Youth Exchange for next year and RYLA. The next two years' goals for our individual club would be a total of $10,000. We would seek the other $30,000 from outside groups and the District reimburses up to the $15,000. Our club needs to be aware of all global grant expectations prior to applying. Jim shared the process of how money is distributed from RI for grants. Pete suggests, get guidelines to review. He knows of other Rotarians who can help. Gordie will share info about Global Grants to share.
Finances - Current balances: Checking: $2390, Savings: $1695 and PayPal - $4196.
Quarterly billing - Should it continue? It's been working well to keep us afloat. BOD is proposing we keep it the same. Breakfast would be an additional fee. Approximately 10 people pay quarterly. We should be getting 100% participation to assist in Club engagement.
*TREES (Tully Rotary Ecological & Environmental Sustainability) Initiative -
*Finances - Our Membership team (Dave S, Suzanne, and Bob) recommended the purchase of a low-cost website option. Suzanne has started to work on it with help from her son, Logan. The hosting is $4 per month and has been prepaid by Suzanne for the next three years. Logan is willing to help us learn how to load content to as few pages as possible. For example, "about us", history of Rotary, Projects, calendar, and "gifts/donations". Bob will ask Hal to draft a few paragraphs about the history of Tully Rotary.
*Project Summary Report from Hal - see report here.
24 June @ noon speaker- John Morgans, Cotton Inc.
In attendance: Dave P, Pete, Deb, Gordie, Lydia, Hal
Company Overview - We are a not-for-profit organization spending $700 million-plus on advertising and defending trademark 8/10 consumers recognize our company
Environmental research - Many areas of focus, a few being: seed breeding, ag engineering, 17 acres on campus but we need more. We sponsor research around the country. 375 projects funding of 11 million dollars this year. We provide technical support for companies working and using cotton. One project is Pure Press - wrinkle-resistant environmentally friendly bi-products that don't use formaldehyde like so many others. We use a variety of platforms for advertising: television commercials - promotion in addition to the digital space 15 different websites cotton hosts for trade and consumers. We are active on social channels. In addition, we use consumer research: shopping habits, buying trends - info is put together for trade shows and throughout the industry in private meetings with retailers and brands.
Sustainability activities- For more than 30 years mission to reduce water consumption and increase yield. 35 years with help we've been part of the reduced environmental impact...greenhouse gas emissions, land use to name a few.
The continued push on microplastics....plastics in the ocean... all fibers shed through the laundry that makes its way into wastewater and the ocean. We look at the degradation of our product compared to other materials: after 240 days 77% degradation of cotton compared to polyester that has 0% for the same time period. In fact, it takes 80 - 100 years for polyester to reduce.
Laser etching machine - There are many harsh chemicals and lots of labor to change denim. We can now design fabric and have the same effect with substantially reduced chemical use and labor.
Emerging technologies: in the last 3 -4 years, we have developed a cotton picker. A cotton picker is required for cultivating the cotton. John asked us how much one would cost knowing there is one major manufacturer, John Deer. Hal took a great guess at $400,000. One machine actually costs $900,000 - 1 million and used only three weeks to pick the cotton. They have started to develop a piece of equipment that substantially reduces cost.
Recycling cotton waste to create non-edible sugar is a new technology that is being developed to create fuel to power some or all of the plant instead of using electricity.
Sustainability programs - Achievable Goals for 2025 have been determined. The circulatory economy is ramping up so lots of products don't go to landfills. He also mentioned the Blue Jeans Go Green program. Many companies are helping to support this program. Another initiative is Cotton LEADS collaborative with Australia. Cotton's goal to elevate awareness among brands, retailers and manufacture about responsible production efforts will continue.
He talked about Cotton initiatives that are shared on the Cotton Today website. Research and papers of best practices are also posted to help to continue to improve sustainability. Cotton is also using podcasts to get their word out.
What can we do?.....check the label to make sure you know what you're buying, and buy natural fibers. Dave P - How do cotton producers become members? Act of Congress(one of 23 commodities programs). How can we organize and promote a local project (TREES) for our club? Establish commitment and work over an extensive period of time. We need to understand who we want to attract and then meet those needs. TV, social and digital platforms should be used, for example, Cotton, Inc has identified women 18 - 34 who buy cotton the majority of items for their household projects and family clothing. We target that demographic. Hal - 1.2 million Rotarians with a major focus of attention is RI. Pete - You mentioned Australia - How did they get hooked in? John said the regulatory and projection systems are similar. Our standards are very well aligned.
Tully Rotary - Tuesday is the BOD meeting? Topics? Hybrid meetings. Lydia can't do Thursday noon meetings. Can someone else do them? She'll share zoom for nonprofit organizations. Business Back Story is going forward. Dave will host one meeting a month and BBS could be the other. Lydia will get the link to the recording of how the district suggested zoom meetings for us to preview before the BOD meeting. Pete has access to the District zoom meetings. Pete said the District will allow our group to use their zoom access. Pete will work with Annabeth.
Books for the World - Books and boxes are in the back room of the library that need to be packed. Maybe we can do it at/after the July 3 meeting.
1 7 June @ 7:30 am - Bob Burns - membership and recruitment
In attendance: Bob, Dave P, Deb, Pete, Suzanne, Gordie, Lydia, Jim, Hal, Andrea, and Bill Conole
This will be a working session this week and future 3rd- week meetings. Strengthening Your Membership is the title of his presentation. About a year ago, Suzanne and Bob met with Dave Sandwick and prepared a list of suggestions:
1. Re-educate the public about the work of Tully Rotary and Rotary International - Achieved (Facebook, Linked-in) Lydia suggests we link the FB account to Instagram. Pete believes we have local energy and resources(people in our community) who can be encouraged to bring ideas to our club, especially with our new added focus of the environment and sustainability. Other suggestions: change our FB cover page often and share info in other FB groups.
2. Increased use of social media and development of an active website. -Achieved social media presence but need a website developed and possibly paid support. Club Runner has an option for website development.
3. Increased presence by Tully Rotary members at community events/sporting events. -Achieved! Bob and others represented Tully at Covid testing events and Milk Giveaways in LaFayette and Fabius. We will also be participating in Concerts in the Park this summer. We could invite prospective members to our morning meeting and offer free breakfast.
4. Increased presence of Tully Rotary in surrounding towns south of Route 20. -Achieved! Are we in competition with other civic groups? We partner with the neighboring groups for the dictionary project. Can we partner and focus a membership campaign.
5. Develop visual aids for community events...posters, flyers, logos, clothing to help identify ourselves. - Not Achieved. Could we create business cards? There's an expense with creating flyers, etc. How about a few happy hour events?
6. Consider giveaway promotion items for community events...pens, etc - Not Achieved
7. Continuation(when possible) of Business Backstory events - Achieved!
8. Encourage speakers at meetings to join Tully Rotary! - Achieved!
9. Reach out to other local service groups for membership (LaFayette Optimists, etc)
10. Continuation of Zoom meets that may be more convenient for your professionals - Achieved! How can we adjust our meeting schedule to accommodate younger professionals?
10 Overall goals: to increase membership by five each year - Not Achieved.
*What's next...
*Return of in-person or hybrid meetings?
*New membership categories - Associate and Group
*Prospective member list & Prospective group members
*Letters mailed to prospective members
**Continue social media presence
*Stationary and business cards used for mailings
*Continued community presence
3 June @ 7:30 am - Assembly meeting
In attendance: Suzanne, Dave P, Dave S, Mary Ann, Deb, Lydia, Jim, Bob, Andrea, Gordie, Hal
Happy Dollar: Gordie pulled the Q of hearts. We are now down to 12 cards
Please keep Pete in your thoughts...He's at Crouse. He worked with Dave P prior to the Chicken BBQ to assure everything was ready.
BBQ follow-up - Net income of $1649. This was not as much as election day, but we had no sponsors and less donations for this event. Here is an overview from Jim. Things to consider for the next event:
more volunteers for day of
the fire needs to be started a bit earlier
Jim continues to work on a better process to improve the point of sale
One group asked for us to cut the chickens in half. This is not something we've ever done and will not consider moving forward.
Membership - See Bi-Laws draft here. Thanks to Gordie for putting this together. This should be voted on in July. Bob is working on a draft document with names/addresses of potential new members.
Budget overview - Gordie has provided an updated document here. Please review and get your thoughts to Lydia. The Board of Directors has the same dues for 21-22.
Meetings beginning July 1 - Things to consider:
two in-person and two virtual each month
continue to collect Happy Dollar, 50/50, Pantry, and breakfast money from all members this year and that has helped maintain our budget. In the past, we typically lost $$ due to the cost of breakfast being paid only by members in attendance.
breakfast served one time monthly to make it a little more special
add Business Back Story back into the schedule
Strategic Plan - Set a Big Club goal for the long-term goal of applying for a $30,000 Global Grant. Our Club will need to raise $10,000. We currently have two ideas:
Kenyan project
T.R.E.E. - Tully Rotary Environmental Effort for a series of environmental Projects. thanks to Devin, Dave P, and Bob for their planning/proposal of this idea. The goal is to plant 1000 trees. A draft of a tree logo was shared.
Concerts in the Park - Rotary will sponsor the four concerts. We'll need a volunteer at each Sunday event in August. The Rotary member will help set up and clean up. The volunteer will also introduce the ban and talk a little about Rotary. Mary Ann will create a sign-up.
Citizen of the Year - Paul Thompson will be recognized this year with no new nominations. A committee needs to be created to plan this event. In the past, it's been at Orchard Valley. All locations in the area should be considered. A date, time, and all details to be done need to be identified. Who wants to chair this committee?
Adopt a Highway event is Saturday, June 12 at 10 am. Please plan to come help. We'll meet at the Meetinghouse Road Church parking lot. It should take about an hour of your time.
Golf Tournament - Suzanne and Bob have identified a tentative date of September 20. We'll have an update next week.
Chili Cook-Off - We may restart this event and involve the School clubs. More info to come.
Lydia's term as Rotary President begins July 1. She'll be attending a District Membership meeting on June 7 and bring back ideas.
Maryann ended the meeting with the Four-Way Test.
1 June @ 6 pm - Board of Directors meeting
Attendees: Gordie, Bob, Mary Ann, Hal, Lydia, Dave
BBQ update
Membership
Admin
FY 21-22 budget
Gordie created draft
No breakfast costs included. We’ll try to work to “Pay as you go” for breakfasts which might include more even sharing of room costs. Hal will talk to Nancy C about options.
Strat Plan includes a Global Grant which might cost our club $10K
Dues
Club review budget
Ensure costs are accounted for
Are there projects we no longer want to support or can we focus on bigger, better projects?
In-person meeting proposal
2 weeks in person - outside for the start of the summer.
2 weeks as remote or online meetings
Speakers?
Business Backstory - do we want to restart later in the summer?
Projects
T.R.E.E. project - Tully Rotary Environmental Efforts.
September 20th Golf Tournament event
June 12th Adopt A Highway event
2020 Citizen of the Year
Rotary sign
Fix sign near Pete’s house - Gordie will look at.
Gordie will repaint sign on west of town
Is there another Rotary sign on the east side of town?
Sunday concert series being held at the Cornerstone Park volunteers (4 Sundays)
Chili cookoff
Many people ask about whether we’ll do it again?
Is this a project we want to do?
We had planned to do an event involving many clubs from the school.
Could be great PR. can we make it more profitable for our projects?
Hal’s list
