ON THE BRIGHTSIDE A WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE SERVICE ACTIVITIES OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF DISTRICT 7120, BRIGHTON, NY

Our 50th Year July 9, 2007 Reporter: Pete Schwarz Photos by Ernie & Pete Editor: Pete Schwarz Letter from Governor John re: Group Study New Officers for 2007-2008 Exchange with District 2470—Greece

Our District has arranged a Group Study Exchange with Dis- trict 2470 in Greece. I had the opportunity to meet their current District Governor, George Apostolakos, several times while at the International Assembly, and he guarantees a great experience of cultural and vocational leaning for our team during their visit. See the attached promotional flyer (at the end of this bulle- tin) . Please have your club members promote this exchange by looking for qualified candidates. Team Member Qualifications are: Must be between 25 and 40 years old NOT related to a Rotarian Must have been in their profession for at least two years Be willing to travel for the entire month of May This will be an experience that they will never forget. We also need a team leader. This person must be a Rotarian in Rick Blevins receives the gavel and the Horns from Pete good standing. Please keep Tom Coene (585/538-6149, [email protected]) informed on any candidates.

Slumber Inn, at Poplar Beach, John Hall, DG Canandaigua Lake— Sunday, July 8

Incoming Brighton Rotary President, Rick Blevins receives the traditional Texas Longhorns, the symbol of authority for the incoming administration, from Pete Schwarz, retiring president. The transfer to the new administration took place at the sum- mer home of Rotarian Al Hawn and his wife, Lois, on Canan- daigua Lake. Rick Introduced the club to this year’s interna- tional theme “Rotary Shares”. See his letter attached Officers for the new year are listed on page 2. Visit the club website for pictures of the event. Great company—Great food Those interested in the origin and significance of the Texas Long Horns should visit the club website. CALENDAR

Mon Jul 16 Hawthorne’s Club Assembly—Planning Sat Jul 21 Patek Park Rotary Night at the Rhinos

Summer Outings Mon Jul 23 Hawthorne’s Mon July 30 Haccamo Rotary Night With the ROCHESTER RAGING RHINOS. Saturday, July 21st, 2007 VS. Seatle; Time: 7:35 PM; Mon Aug 6 Hawthorne’s Gov John Hall’s visit PAETEC PARK See flyer attached at end of the bulletin. Sun Aug 12 Rotary Day at the Red Wings Rochester Red Wings Mon Aug 13 Hawthorne’s Rotary Day, Sunday, August 12th, Frontier Field Tues Aug 14 Victor Hills GC Our 4th Annual Golf Tournament Bring your friends and family along for a day of great base- ball and Rotary fellowship. Sep B’kland House Grand Opening Tue Oct 23 Riv’side Conv Eastern Cities Dinner See attached flyers. Thu Oct 25 12 Cor Church Pancake Day

Page 2 ON THE BRIGHTSIDE July 9, 2007 GIDEON COBB DAY CENTERED ON THE VOLUNTEERS AT THE LPGA BUCKLAND HOUSE Three weeks in June kept Brighton Rotarians busy with Saturday, June volunteer work at the LPGA. 23 Monday, June 11, our crew Historic Brigh- posted no parking and traffic ton’s annual Gie- direction signs. During the week don Cobb event of the tournament Brighton Ro- started at the tarians delivered food and sup- newly restored plies to the concession tents and Buckland House. some hosted at the Corporate There were tours Tent of the house, a Pictured here is Chrissy Tilley dig for artifacts, taking signs down on Monday, and Brighton bus tour of historic June 25. Other Brighton Rotarians not needed at the sign detail homes. Chuck Chapin made and cleaned and washed windows at our Ken Anderson cabin at served popcorn. An old timers quartet Camp Haccamo. serenaded the visitors. The Krusenstjernas, Bob Monihan, Bob ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Penty, and others sold bricks for the walkway Brighton Rotary was Salt Lake City, June 16 to 20. prominently present with our new event tent and the Al Hawn “Rotary” Our Milt Matthews Gover- truck. nor Elect Hospitality pro- gram exhibited at the Interna- tional Convention and was a meeting place for more that 30 alumni DGs and DGEs Pictured here, with card- board Milt, is one surprised Rotarian couple from the Mercer Island , Washington, Club, who just happened to walk by. They are Mary Ellen and- John Matthews. John is Carl Matthews son and Milt Matthews’ nephew. Rotary Club of Brighton PO Box 18141 Useful Links Rochester, NY 14618

Richard W. Blevins, President Brighton Rotary Web Page where you can: William W. Moehle, President Elect Read current and back issues of “On The Brightside”. Gary Larusso, Vice President See photos of recent events. Douglas R. Potter, Secretary Download stationery and other club forms (Password req’d). Lauren Blew, Ass’t Secretary Go to: www.clubs.rotary7120.org/brighton1 Richard Marchese, Treasurer William D. Sheldon, III, Asst. Treasurer District 7120 Web Page where you can: Lloyd F. Bean, Sgt. At Arms View the latest District Announcements. Christine Tilley, Ass’t Sgt. At Arms Check other club meeting locations. Turner, Hessel, Chapin, Schwarz, Past Presidents Find contact info for any Rotarian in District 7120 (Password req’d). Directors: Plus much more Robert Penty, Peter Schwars, Sherri Wood, Go to: www.rotary7120.org Ronald Brand, Allen Hawn, Jaye Massecar. Rotary International Web Page where you can: Bulletin Editor: Sherri Wood Check on Rotary Clubs around the world. Email: [email protected] Get info on the latest international activities and projects. Web page: http://www.clubs.rotary7120.org/brighton1 Download forms and graphics. Go to: www.rotary.org

Rotary Club of Brighton, NY District 7120 P.O. Box 18141 Rochester, NY 14618

OFFICERS July 2007 President Richard W. Blevins Dear Brighton Rotarians, President Elect William W. Moehle Greetings as we begin what I hope will be one of the best years ever for Vice President Rotary Shares Gary LaRusso Brighton Rotary. The RI theme, , is a call to share Rotary with others through service and recruiting new members, which will be my Secretary Douglas R. Potter major themes in the coming year.

Assistant Secretary Wilfrid Wilkinson, 2007-08 RI President, is a member of the Rotary Club of Lauren Blew Trenton, Ontario, Canada. He sees the concept of sharing as a motivating Treasurer force behind Rotary work. “In Rotary, sharing doesn’t mean giving away Richard Marchese what you have to spare, what you don’t need for yourself,” he explained. Assistant Treasurer “Sharing means giving of yourself, selflessly, for the good of others.” William D. Sheldon, III

Sergeant at Arms In a time of dwindling participation in service organizations worldwide, we Lloyd F. Bean, II must renew our commitment to membership expansion. As Wilkinson states, Asst. Sergeant at Arms "It’s not always an easy thing to invite someone into Rotary. Too often, we Christine Tilley hear no. And no one likes to hear no. It’s easy to get discouraged. But you Immediate Past Presidents have to expect those no’s, and know when to ask again — and when to move C. Turner, C.Chapin, W. Hessel, P. Schwarz on to find a yes somewhere else.”

Bulletin Editor Sherri Wood Equally important to Rotary’s future, is our continued attention to programs for youth. Through our Interact and Youth Exchange programs we touch Directors 2007-2009 Robert A. Penty the lives of these students and of those around them who see the good things Peter D. Schwarz that Rotary accomplishes through these students. I also hope to renew our Sherri Wood ties with Camp Haccamo and the other programs we support for the Directors 2006-2008 Ronald L. Brand disabled children of Monroe County. Allen T. Hawn Jaye Massecar Finally, I hope to enable each and every Brighton Rotarian to accomplish what he/she joined Rotary for. Please let me know what your interests are, what you want the club to do and what programs you would like to see. It's only with your participation and input that we can continue the strong tradition of service that is Brighton Rotary.

Yours in Service

Rick Blevins ROTARY DISTRICT 7120 NEWS

Contact: H. Tom Coene FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 864 Leicester Rd. Caledonia, NY 14423 Tel: 585/538-6149 Email: [email protected]

ROTARY DISTRICT SEEKS AREA PROFESSIONALS FOR ONE MONTH EXCHANGE TO GREECE

(Rochester, NY … July 1, 2007) Rotarians of the greater Rochester area and District 7120 are seeking four outstanding professionals to visit Greece in May 2008 as part of the Group Study Exchange program of The Rotary Foundation.

Through the program, teams of professionals representing the two countries exchange visits. The awards involve four week visits, during which team members share personal knowledge of their own country and experience customs, vocations and lifestyles of another.

The purpose of the Group Study Exchange is to promote international understanding and goodwill through person-to-person contact. While abroad, team members stay in Rotarians’ homes in various cities and towns and have the opportunity to meet their professional counterparts. They also give presentations to Rotary clubs and other groups about their home country. Members will also attend Rotary District Conferences here and in Greece and will be expected to share their experiences at various Rotary Clubs on their return

The Rotary Foundation provides round-trip air travel, and local Rotarians in Greece provide meals, lodging, group travel in their district. Team members pay only for personal and incidental expenses.

People interested in applying should be employed full-time in a recognized business or profession. Young professionals in the field ages 25 – 40 are encouraged to apply. Applicants must live or be employed in Rotary District 7120 and must not be related to a Rotarian. Applications are due to Tom Coene, 864 Leicester Rd., Caledonia, NY 14423 by September 30, 2007.

For an application, and more information please contact H. Tom Coene, 585/538- 6149, or email: [email protected].

ROTARY NIGHT WITH THE ROCHESTER RAGING RHINOS

When: Saturday, July 21st, 2007 VS. Seatle Time: 7:35 PM Where: PAETEC PARK

The Rochester Raging Rhinos Soccer Club would like to invite everyone involved in the Rotary Club to a Night of fun and excitement with the Rochester Raging Rhinos! All members, family, and friends are eligible to receive a special DISCOUNTED ticket price. These include:

$6 Bleachers Seats (Save $5)

And

$11 Upper Sideline/Corner Seats (Save $5)

Group Recognition on JUMBOTRON

**Deadline to Guarantee Group Seating is July 13th so Order Your Tickets Today! **

To order tickets: Call Ryan Corcoran at the Rhinos office at: (585) 454-5425 x.114 (For Any Questions Contact Ryan by phone or e-mail at [email protected]) ------Rotary Club Night with the Rochester Raging Rhinos

Club Name: ______Name:

Phone#: ( ) - E-mail: ______

Address: City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Amount of Tickets Requested: ______Total Amount Due: $______Cash: ______Check#: ______

Credit Card (please circle): Visa MC AMEX Sorry, we do not accept Discover

Credit Card#:______Exp. Date: ______Please make checks payable to: Rochester Rhinos Soccer Club Rochester Raging Rhinos 460 Oak St. Rochester, NY 14608 (p)454-5425 x.114 (f) 454-7000 Rotary Baseball Day

Sunday, August 12th Frontier Field in Rochester

Bring your friends and family along for a day of great baseball and Rotary fellowship.

Charity… Bring your whole club, family, friends and neighbors as we join to raise money and awareness for two incredible worth causes. Shelter Boxes have helped thousands around the globe in times of crisis, including those affected by Hurricane Katrina. The District Literacy Committee improves education amongst the youth in the area.

One dollar from each ticket sold will be donated generously to the purchase of a Shelter Box and to Aid the District Literacy Committee!

Picnic… Come early and enjoy the pre-game picnic in the Nest Pavilion. Located behind Right Field this is the perfect area to meet new friends, and share a delicious meal with Rotarians from all over District 7120. The picnic begins at 12:30pm, so get there early, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy an afternoon of summer fun.

Baseball…

Sunday, August 12th, 2007 Rochester Red Wings vs. Game starts at 1:35pm (Frontier Field)

Adult Picnic & Game Ticket $17.50 Child (4-12 yrs) Picnic & Ticket $11.50 Game Only Ticket $ 6.00

Questions? Rob Dermody in the Red Wings office at 585-454-1001 ext. 3031