THE ROTARY CLUB OF SYRACUSE • CLUB #42 • ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 7150 • CHARTED 1912 • FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014 This Week’s Program: SU Football In His First Year, Coach Shafer Led Team to Third Place ACC Finish and a Texas Bowl Win Head coach Scott Shafer, who is rec- Shafer was nominated for the AFCA ognized as one of the top defensive National Assistant Coach of the Year minds in , led the Or- and the as the nation’s ange to the 2013 Texas Bowl title in top assistant coach. his first year as Syracuse’s head coach. Many of Shafer’s players have con- The Orange, which finished third in tinued their career in the National the Atlantic Coast Conference’s At- Football League, including Syracuse lantic Division, ranked 33rd nationally standouts Chandler and Arthur Jones, on defense, while the offense produced Shamarko Thomas, Doug Hogue and the nation’s 38th-best run game. Phillip Thomas, Western Michigan’s Shafer took the reins of the Syracuse E.J. Biggers and Louis Delmas, Illinois’ University’s football program as head Kelvin Hayden and Michigan’s Mor- coach in January 2013. The Orange de- gan Trent. fensive coordinator from 2009 through SU Football Head Coach, Scott Shafer Prior to coming to Syracuse, Shafer 2012, Shafer has a 23-year history climbed the coaching ranks with stops coaching in the collegiate ranks. He at Indiana University (graduate assis- has mentored four All-Americans and egories during his four-year tenure, tant, 1991-92), the University of Rhode 38 all-conference selections, including including the 2012 unit that ranked Island (secondary, 1993-95), Northern six All-ACC and 10 All-BIG EAST sixth nationally in tackles for a loss. In Illinois University (defensive coordi- performers at Syracuse. His defenses 2009, Shafer’s defense ranked 37th in nator/defensive backs, 1996-2003), the are known for blitzing schemes and a the country after having been 114th in University of Illinois (defensive backs, relentless pursuit of the football. Sha- 2008. The unit also improved dramat- 2004), Western Michigan(defensive fer replaced , who was ically in first downs allowed, ranking coordinator/defensive backs, 2005- named the head coach of the National 27th (from 104th), sacks (sixth from 06), Stanford (assistant head coach/ Football League’s in Jan- 100th), and third-down defense (28th defensive coordinator, 2007), and the uary 2013. from 117th). The next year the Orange (defensive co- Shafer’s Syracuse defenses ranked ordinator, 2008). defense was No. 7 in the nation and see SHAFER page 3 among the nation’s best in various cat- UPCOMING ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS MAY 23 MAY 30 JUNE 6 JUNE 13 12:00 pm: 12:00 pm: 12:00 pm: 11:00 am RCS Club Meeting RCS Club Meeting RCS Club Meeting RCS Board Meeting Program: Program: Program: 12:00 pm Scott Shafer Student Recognition Awards George Kilpatrick RCS Club Meeting SU Football Coach Program: Hospice Foundation of CNY - Sarah Piskor

PRESIDENT PRESIDENT-ELECT SECRETARY TREASURER SERGEANT-AT-ARMS GARY D. WILSON JAMES MORROW RAMON LEACH DAN MORROW HAROLD SCHUMM THE ROTARY CLUB OF SYRACUSE ROTARY PRESS Scene and Herd Reboot - A Recap of Last Week’s RCS Meeting It was one of those rainy cool days outside but you couldn’t introduced her, although Cathy has so many friends wherev- tell from the warmth of our gathering inside. Lots of laughs, er she goes, that no introduction is really necessary. Among good cheer and camaraderie today as we welcomed Cath- her myriad of activities, Cathy is co chair (along with Neil erine Richardson (Consensus Co Chair), Kathy Murphy Murphy, past prexy of ESF and former congressman, Jim (20/20 Board Chair) and Laurie Black (20/20 Executive Walsh) of Consensus, a new effort birthed by 20/20 and Director) to talk about their efforts on behalf of local gov- its partners to study and encourage the implementation of ernment modernization. But more on that later. measures to modernize local government by finding ways to Prez Gary gaveled us to order (more or less) following deliver high quality services in the most efficient way. Cathy which Brad led us in a robust version of America. Vern Lee reminded us that there are (staggeringly) 1800 governmen- gave one of his typically thoughtful invocations, after which tal units in Onondaga County alone which gives us the du- John Marsellus tried his hand at picking the red queen in bious honor of being 9th in the country for most govern- the 50/50, but no soap, so Jim Morrow had to settle for the mental units per person. Most objective observers agree that $5 consolation prize. Speaking of John, we welcomed him that’s simply not sustainable for the out years, and Cathy back from what sounds like a terrific, jam packed 9 day visit and her colleagues, Kathy Murphy and Laurie Black, all in- to Israel, Jordan, the Greek Islands and Turkey. Maybe the dicated that they strongly believe that “the stars are final- subject of a future program....? ly aligned” for us--the voters--to do something significant about that to ease the burden on our children and grand Lots of happy dollars today (Harry thought it was an all children. So stay tuned and in touch as Consensus works time record) including one from returning snow bird, Bob to help us achieve “consensus” about the vital importance Sargent, who encouraged us all to go online to look at Alive of modernizing local government to meet the needs and Inside, a new documentary at the Sundance Film Festival challenges of the 21st century. You can learn more about which shows how the magic of music can make a real differ- Consensus (also known as the Commission on Local Gov- ence in the lives of those facing Alzheimer’s and dementia. ernment Modernization) by visiting their web site at www. z Meanwhile, back to Catherine Richardson. Denny Baldwin consensuscny.com. See pictures form last week on page 4 2014-15 Signature Grant Shout Out Syracuse Rotary Foundation Looks for Input As the P&C Committee gets ready for this year’s campaign and grants presentation, all Rotarians are urged to submit suggestions for Rotary’s new signature grant. Last year’s $6000 signature grant to Matthew 25 for a vitally needed water well was a resounding success, and P&C is hoping to deliver on another this year to enhance the campaign and enrich our community. Please send your suggestions to Chair, Denny Baldwin, at [email protected] as soon as possible, so that the Committee can consider them and make its recommendation to the Foundation and Club later this year.

STUDENT RECOGNITION AWARDS FRIDAY, MAY 30

VIEW PAST ISSUES OF THE SYRACUSE ROTARY PRESS www.syracuserotary.org United Way’s Success By Six expresses their thanks for the Syracuse Rotary Foundation’s grant gift of $1,500. THE ROTARY CLUB OF SYRACUSE ROTARY PRESS MAY 16, 2014 RCS Board of Directors Meeting Minutes April 11, 2014 at Drumlins Recorded By RCS Secretary: Ramon Leach • Approved by the Board of Dirtectors May 9, 2014

Present: Gary Wilson, Ray Leach, Peter Seiffert, Brad Strait, Bob set through May. Vern Lee will give a special invocation on Good Sherburne, Dan Morrow, Bob Pickett, John Lewein, Volker Weiss, Friday, April 18, 2014. Pat Spadafora, Mary Lou Thompson, Jim Morrow, Vern Lee. Peter Seiffert reported for Membership Committee: Another new Meeting was called to order by President Wilson at 11:00 AM. member, Chris Grandy, was inducted two weeks ago, bringing cur- MMSA minutes for March 14, 2014. rent membership to (52). No other applications currently pending. MMSA Treasurer’s report for Rotary Year 2013-2014 dated Dec. 31, Brad Strait reported for Activity and Social Committee: Symphoria 2013 has a concert of Beethoven’s Ninth scheduled for April 26. He will announce at regular meeting to see if there is any interest. Brad Secretary Leach reported: also suggested possibility of Chief’s baseball games as a possible District 7150 is looking for a volunteer for Sergeant at Arms at the social activity for a group of club members. Rotarians should district Conference April 25-27, 2014. No volunteers from Board. contact him if interested. President Wilson will offer this opportunity at our regular full club Jim Morrow reported for Publicity Committee: New member Mike meeting. (Following Board meeting at regular meeting there were Masci has agreed to join this committee. also no volunteers). Board also received and passed a motion to authorize a payment of up to $20.00 registration fee for any Par Spadafora reported that Al Falcone is working with Pebble attendees to conference. Hill School in attempt to get an Interact Program started. Pat also reported that plans are all set for our Student Recognition Banquet Bob Pickett reported for Syracuse Rotary Foundation: A letter on May 30, 2014. has been received from John Hanmer, President of High Esteem (formerly called Camp Goodwill) requesting financial assistance President Wilson announced he will be gone for three weeks. Jim to keep the project going. President Wilson also received a copy of Morrow, Vice-President will preside at April 18 meeting. Volker the letter and will discuss matter with Dennis Baldwin who has had Weiss, Past President will preside over April 25 and May 2 meetings. personal contact with Mr. Hanmer. Respectfully submitted, Jim Morrow reported for Program Committee: Programs are all Ramon D. Leach, Secretary, Rotary Club of Syracuse

Shafer a Key to Turnarounds from page 1 No Syracuse At Rhode Island, Shafer helped lead the game (76.1 ypg). He was again nominated Rotarians Were Rams to the New England Division title. for the Broyles Award as the nation’s top as- Born This Week... The success continued at Northern Illinois, sistant coach. where the Huskies ranked third nationally At Stanford, the Cardinal defense improved in interceptions (23). His 2002 unit led the in every NCAA statistical defensive catego- MAC in every defensive category. ry from the previous season. During Shafer’s two years at Western Mich- Shafer played quarterback and was a team igan, he played a key role in one of the big- captain at Baldwin-Wallace College from gest turnarounds in Broncos history, as the 1986 to 1989. He directed the Yellow Jack- team went from 1-11 the year prior to his ets offense that ranked 17th nationally in But, Joan Collins is 81, arrival to 7-4 in 2005 and 8-4 in 2006. Sha- pass efficiency. He began his collegiate play- born May 23 in Lon- fer’s 2006 defensive group led the nation in ing career at Ohio University in 1985. don. Pictured here with interceptions (24) and sacks (46), and fin- A native of Painesville, Ohio, Shafer earned sister Jackie and brother ished sixth in run defense, seventh in turn- his undergraduate degree in education from Bill. She is a ffectionate- over margin, 11th in total defense, and 14th Baldwin-Wallace in 1990 and his Master’s ly known as “The British Open” because of her lib- in opponent third-down conversions. That degree from Indiana University in 1993. He z unit also set a Mid-American Conference and his wife, Missy, have a son, Wolfgang, eral lifestyle. z record for fewest rushing yards allowed per and a daughter, Elsa. THE ROTARY CLUB OF SYRACUSE ROTARY PRESS

2014 Student Acheivment Award Recipients The List of Awardees and Thier Schools is Released

It’s time again to honor the outstanding acheivements CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY of high school seniors from our area schools. Next Barnes Werner Abigail Capella week, Syracuse Rotary will host eighteen students and CORCORAN their representatives for lunch and recognition during the May 30 meeting of the club. Pat Spadafora has Sophia Kardaras Emilio Ortiz assisted teachers and officials from nine Syracuse City FAITH HERITAGE high schools in selecting the recipients, as he has done in numerous years past. Sawyer Lee Gabrielle Capone The annual event is one of the high-water marks of our FOWLER club and always proves to be uplifting for our mem- Joe Crisafulli Christine Valle bers as well as rewarding for the students. So, don’t BISHOP GRIMES miss next week’s meeting. It is encouraged that Rotar- ians sit with the recipeints and their school’s represen- Eric Fernandez Hollie Cartini tatives for lunch. HENNINGER The list at right in- Aidan Tinelli Katie Lanza cludes this year’s re- cipients, in no par- INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT CENTRAL ticular order. Tajilakim Turner Jermaine Williams BISHOP LUDDEN Timothy Murphy Claire Sheen Syracuse Rotarian Pat Spadafora NOTTINGHAM Nicholas Craner Nickoy Allen

Catherine Richrdson holds the attention of our members on May 16. From the May 16 Meeting... Our guests receiving their mugs at the conclusion of the program.

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