February 2012

Monthly Newsletter The Rotary Club of Geneseo, N.Y. Club 4780 of District 7120 www.GeneseoRotary.com

Birthdays PP Sally Heitzman 2/13 February 6th—Business Meeting John Brill 2/19

Margie Wallin 2/20 February 13th—L.C. Mental Health

Charles Tyo, Jr. 2/20 February 20th— No Meeting PP Sue Crilly 2/21 (Presidents’ Day) February 27th—Teresa House PP Art Hatton 2/28 Contact PP David Parish with program suggestions. Wedding Anniversaries Will Wadsworth 2/9

PP Dick Thomas 2/20 PP John Lanpher 2/25 February Pam Widmer 2/25 14th

Rotary Archive Geneseo Rotary Club February 1905 Pasta Dinner Chicago, Illinois February 28th R otary Club of Chicago, the First Geneseo Central School of the Sixteen Clubs prior to the 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm formation of the National Association of Rotary Clubs. First gathering on Thursday evening, February 23 in Room 711 of the Unity Building by attorney Paul P. Harris. The meeting sets the groundwork for the world’s first service club. (Source: R.I.) First Four Members Tickets: (from left) Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Adults $6.00 Hiram Shorey and Paul Harris Children $3.50

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Duck Out Remember to put $2.00 in the duck if you leave a meeting early.

The Newsletter masthead photo features a weeping willow wearing winter white.

The thought persisted that I was experiencing only what had happened to hundreds, perhaps thousands, of others in the great city … I was sure that there must be many other young men who had come from farms and small villages to establish themselves in Chicago ... Why not bring them together? If others were longing for fellowship as I was, something would come of it.

-- Paul P. Harris, My Road January Fine$ to Rotary From everyone who celebrated a birthday

or anniversary.

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Geneseo Rotary Presents Check for Salvation Army

Geneseo Rotary Club President Howard Stewart, and PP David Parish, Coordinator of the annual Red Kettle Campaign for Geneseo, presented a check for $6,073 to Rod Ballengee, State Field Representa- tive for The Salvation Army at the club’s luncheon meeting Monday (1/23/12). Ballengee noted that all of the funds contributed are used to assist families and individuals in need in the Geneseo School District.

(Submitted by PP Art Hatton)

District Friendship Exchange

Participants experience other cultures and build friendships by staying in the homes of Rotary club mem- bers. The Friendship Exchange advances international understanding and peace through personal con- tact across borders while developing interclub relationships that lead to fellowship and service projects.

District 7120 has been invited to participate in a visit to Taipai, Taiwan from February 15-25th. Rotarians visiting in the exchange are: Douglas Doebler, Mike & Merle Platt, Brad & Sandy Shea.

Rotaract Club Service Project

The SUNY Geneseo Rotaract Club will be knit- ting chemo caps for cancer patients at Strong Hospital this spring. They will be meeting Tuesdays at 7:00pm in College Union 322.

Presidents’ Day

Monday, February 20th

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Did You Know? The tradition of singing at Rotary club meetings began in 1905 with Rotarian Harry L. Ruggles, of the Rotary Club of Chicago. New Rotary clubs formed, and the practice of singing at club meetings caught on. Ruggles's company published an unofficial Book of Songs -- a collection of patriotic tunes, familiar standards, and Rotary songs (many penned by Rotarians) -- to help clubs make singing a regular part of their meetings. The first official edition of Ruggles's songbook, Songs for the Rotary Club , was published in 1920 and provided lyrics only. Editions with musical notation appeared in 1925. Songs for the Rotary Club: Words and Music is available from www.Shop.Rotary.org for $5.00 (Source: Rotary Global History Fellowship) Harry L. Ruggles

“Silvester Schiele, my most intimate Chicago Groundhog Day friend, and one of the three who first met with me, was made our first president, and has been a February 2nd constant member. Gustavus Loehr and Hiram Shorey were the other two but they failed to follow through. On the other hand Harry Ruggles, Charley Newton, and others who were quickly added to the group, with hearty zest joined in developing the project.”

- - Paul P. Harris, My Road to Rotary

"Just as Rotary itself can never keep its place unless it is constantly growing, so each individual Rotary Club cannot afford to stand still while the stream of life moves onward."

— Armando de Arruda Pereira, 1940-41 R.I. President, in The Rotarian, February 1941

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Relay For Life April 14-15, 2012 February 7:00 pm—7:00 am 22nd Kuhl Gym, SUNY Geneseo

The SUNY Geneseo Rotaract Club ―Roadrunners‖ will be one of the teams participating in the Relay For Life which will raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Olga Varechtchouk, President of the Rotaract Club, is the Team Captain of this year’s “Roadrunners”.

As of January 27th, 56 teams at the College have signed up for this event.

Joyce Horner Joins Geneseo Rotary Club

Joyce Horner, Director of the Livingston County Chapter of Literacy Volunteers of America, was welcomed as the newest member of the Geneseo Rotary Club on Monday (1/23/12).

Shown are, l to r, Club President Howard Stewart, Horner, member sponsor Jan Montanye-Castillo, and PP David Parish.

(Submitted by PP Art Hatton)

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DISTRICT’S FEBRUARY FUNDRAISERS

Pittsford Interact Club Spencerport Rotary Club 5th Annual Pastapalooza Dinner Ziti Dinner February 15th February 19 Calkins Road Middle American Legion Post School 681 Trimmer Road, Spencerport 1899 Calkins Road 5:00 pm 5:00—7:30 pm

Adults: $8.00 $7.00 adults, children under Children: $4.00, under age 3 are free age 5 are free

Greece Rotary Club 35th Annual Italian Festa Ziti Dinner February 12, 2012 Diplomat Party House, 1956 Lyell Avenue 11:30 am—5:00 pm Adults: $8.00, Children: $4.00

Rochester Sunshine Kids Rotary Gala February 24, 2012, 6:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Buffalo Bill’s Steve Tasker Rochester Riverside Convention Center Supporting the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus and R.A.D.A. Children’s Charities

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District Conference Rotary International Logo 2012-13

May 18-20th Hyatt Regency Hotel, Rochester

Hosted by Newark Rotary Club More information on page 15

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL NEWS

District 7120 Oratorical February is Rotary’s Contest on Ethics World Understanding Month Final Event — March 26th S.U.N.Y Brockport 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Cooper Hall Sponsored by Rotary District 7120 February 23rd is and Rochester Area Colleges World Understanding PDG Jeff Krans, Chair and Peace Day

The Fourth Object of Rotary SERVICE The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a worldwide fellowship of ABOVE business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. SELF (From the Constitution, Article II, R. I.)

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The next meeting

of the

Board of Directors

will be held on Rotary International Convention February 1 May 6-9, 2012 Bangkock, Thailand Register Early and Save! After 3/31 The Registration Cost Increases.

January Club Donation

$500 to Literacy Volunteers of Livingston County for purchase of reading materials—especially “Inching Towards the End of Polio” “picture dictionaries”. was the winner of the Princess Trophy for the most beautiful float under 35 feet in the (Photo on page 10) January 2, 2012 Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, California. This year celebrated the Rotary Rose Parade Committee’s 33nd consecutive entry...Over the years their entries have globally spread the word about Rotary International. More than 800 volunteers donated in excess of 6000 Marilyn Lyon has accepted hours in the construction and decoration of re-appointment as the District’s this float. Rotaract Committee Chair for the (Source: Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee Website) term July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2015.

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The deadline for the March

Pantry Day

Newsletter is

is Feb. 24th. February 6th

Boy Scout Blue & Gold Banquet Sunday, February 12th, 1:00 pm Geneseo Central School

Sign up at Club meeting to volunteer or contact PP Steve Wiener

The Rotarian 2012 Photo Contest Save the Date Each entrant may submit up to three digital photos to The Rotarian photo contest. Please fill out a separate form for each entry. The April 14th deadline for submissions is 29 February District Assembly 2012. Hosted by the Canandaigua Rotary Club Note: The photographer must be a Rotar- ian, honorary Rotarian, or a participant or Canandaigua Academy alumnus of an official RI or Rotary Founda- 435 East Street tion program. Photographers also can be the spouses or children of Rotarians. Registration starts at 7:30 am Photographer must be 14 or older. Photog- Chair: Mark Wyse raphers ages 14-17 must include the parent

or legal guardian's name and contact information in the submission form below. A higher-resolution image may be requested if the photo is chosen to appear in the magazine. (Source: Rotary International)

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Rotary Archive — February 23, 1955 Postcard featuring the commemorative stamp for Rotary’s 50th anniversary… the only Rotary stamp ever issued by the U. S. Postal

Service. The illustration was designed by Willi Wolf Wend, an award

winning stamp designer.

(Source: Rotary International)

Rotary Night With Rochester Lancers

February 23rd Blue Cross Arena Joyce Horner, Director of Literacy Volunteers of Livingston County, 7:00 pm received a $500 check from President Howard Stewart on January 9th. $8.00 upper level seats (Photo by Jan Montanye Castillo) $11.00 premium seats

For tickets call: 872-5425

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Geneseo Rotary Summer Festival July 13th, 14th, 15th Village Park Festival Co-Chairs: PP Steve Wiener Jan Montanye Castillo

http://www.geneseorotary.com/summerfestival.htm

Kudos

Ethan Fletcher, son of PP Kurt Fletcher and his wife Leah, won first place and the prize of $1,000 in the Rotary District 7120 Vocal Contest held on January 8th at Roberts Wesleyan College. There were 24 contestants.

Ethan will also be performing at the Saturday evening meal at the Rotary District Conference in Rochester on May 19th.

( S ubmitted by PP Kurt Fletcher )

Other winners in the District Rotary Vocal Contest were: Archive 2nd Place: Kristie Mosher, Livonia Club; 3rd Place Tie: February, 1954 Michael Fololano, Penfield Club The first mass inoculation of children & Aaron Bigeleisen, against Polio with the Salk vaccine began in Pittsford Club Pittsburgh. (Source: Paul Cimicata, (Source: R. I.) Contest Co-Chair)

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DGE Ashish Desai, of Rotary Interna- tional District 3050, Visits Club on January 9th

(From left): Pres. Howard Stewart, Charlie Tyo, DGE Ashish Desai, Bina Desai, Bonnie Tyo, Tim Brindusi President Howard presenting our (Photos by Jan Montanye Castillo) Club banner to DGE Ashish

DGE Ashish Desai, of Rotary District 3050, and his wife Bina visited our Club on January 9th.

Ashish Desai, born on 25th May 1963, is a qualified Civil Engineer and PG Diploma Holder in Project Management from CEPT, Ahmedabad. His strengths are his simplicity & very high values of life that has led him to exceptionally at professional and social levels. Professionally he is with Nirma group since 25 years. He holds several responsibilities as Head of Corporate affairs of Nirma Group, Chief Engineer & Dean of Student Activity with prestigious Nirma Univer- sity.

Ashish Desai Joined Rotaract Club of Kankaria in year 1980. As president during Rotary year 1985-86, he won the Best President and Best Club award. As DRR in Rotary year 1989-90 of RI District 3050, he gave Dist theme "Each one Teach one" & received Best DRR award of South Asia in Rotasia at New Delhi by former Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Shivraj Patil. Joined Rotary in the year 1992 as member of Rotary Club of lndore Central, RI District 3040, subse- quently transferred his membership in Rotary Club of Kankaria Ahmedabad, RI District 3050. One of the Best District Assemblies was hosted under his Presidentship in year 1999- 2000. He was Assembly Chairman in 2007- 08. He is the Trustee of the Charitable Trust of Rotary Club of Kankaria.

Ashish's District assignments include Governor's Special Representative - (GSR), District Secretary General 2000-01, GSE team leader, Assistant Governor, District Secretary Genral (Second time)-2004-05, Assistant District Trainer 2009-10. Ashish is level 7 Multiple Paul Harris Fellows.

His spouse, Bina, is a Paul Harris Fellow & an active member of Rotary Club of Kankaria. She is actively associated as Project In charge with an NGO Visamo Kids Foundation. Son, Shashwat is pursuing his engineering and is the Char- ter President of Rotaract Club of SAL Institutes. Daughter, Nirja is pursuing architecture and is active with NASA.

DGE Ashish and his wife were hosted by Charlie and Bonnie Tyo.

(Biography Source: www.Rotary3050.org.IN)

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(E-mail from Yacarely Mairena to Tim McMahon 1/12/12)

Update on School Construction in El Sauce, Nicaragua

…….The school has been under construction for the last four weeks. We have had 7 volunteers who have come from New York to help out. We had the Lupisella Family, a returning Enlace Project vol- unteer (Sophie) and her brother, and some Geneseo students. The Lupisella wrote a blog about their experience here, this is the link in case you want to share it: http://lupisellasinnicaragua.tumblr.com/

Community members and 4 masons have been the ones in charge of building the school. The four walls of the school and its sidewalks are up. This week they have started building the floor, we are planning to bring the tiles for the floor up next Monday, so that they can finish it next week. After that, the plan is to have the Mayor's Office take charge in building the roof, in that mean time we will start buying the supplies that will go in the school. We are planning to have the school finished by January 27th. We are planning to have an opening ceremony for the school on February 11th. The school year will start February 13…...

Yacarely

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Geneseo Rotary Club P.O. Box 216 Geneseo, NY 14454

Dear Fellow Geneseo Rotarian: The annual Geneseo Summer Festival, July 13-15, is fast approaching. With the money raised by this festival, our Rotary Club provides support for many local, national and international projects. We hope you can help us continue these activities for another year by becoming a Patron of the Summer Festival. To recognize Patrons, our club lists their names in the Summer Festival program brochure. Festival brochures will be distributed to Geneseo area residents by the Genesee Valley PennySaver. These brochures will also be available at Geneseo’s Main Street businesses, the Chamber of Commerce and the Geneseo Welcome Center. We would all appreciate your support this year by returning the bottom portion of this letter, with your $30 donation, by Monday, April 9th. We are all working toward making this the best and most productive Summer Festival yet.

Sincerely,

Howard Stewart President, Geneseo Rotary Club ------I/we would be pleased to be a 2012 Summer Festival Patron.

Please print your name as you would like it to be listed in the Festival Program:

Name:______

Address:______

Please make your $30 check payable to: Geneseo Rotary – Summer Festival. Return to: PO Box 216, Geneseo, NY 14454 by Monday, April 9th.

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Rotary International 2012-13 Theme Announced

RI President-elect Sakuji Tanaka will ask Rotarians to build Peace Through Service in 2012-13.

Tanaka unveiled the RI theme during the opening plenary session of the 2012 International Assembly, a training event for incoming Rotary district governors.

"Peace, in all of the ways that we can understand it, is a real goal and a realistic goal for Rotary," he said. "Peace is not something that can only be achieved Sakuji Tanaka through agreements, by governments, or through heroic struggles. It is some- thing that we can find and that we can achieve, every day and in many simple ways."

Peace has different meanings for different people, Tanaka said.

"No definition is right, and no definition is wrong," he said. "However we use the word, this is what peace means for us.

"No matter how we use, or understand the word, Rotary can help us to achieve it," he added.

Tanaka, a businessman from the greater Tokyo metropolitan area, shared how becoming a Rotarian broadened his understanding of the world. After joining the Rotary Club of Yashio, in 1975, he said, he began to realize that his life's purpose was not to make more money, but to be useful to other people.

"I realized that by helping others, even in the simplest of ways, I could help to build peace," Tanaka said. (Source: Rotary International News, 16 January 2012)