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THE ROTARY CLUB OF SYRACUSE • CLUB #42 • ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 7150 • CHARTERED 1912 • FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016 This Week: Museum A Look Ahead Cope departed from Syracuse to travel to in 1883

MARCH 25 Program Committee entered the order of 12:00 pm Here in upstate New the Sisters of Saint RCS Club Meeting York you will find a Francis in Syracuse, Program museum dedicated to . She began Kristin Barrett-Anderson of one of our many serving as a teacher St. Marianne Cope Museum courageous religious: and principal in sever- al elementary schools APRIL 1 Saint Marianne Cope. Her work with the as well as participat- 12:00 pm ing in the establish- RCS Club Meeting lepers on the island of , , was ment of the first two Program hospitals in the area. Debbie Stack both heroic and inspi- rational. In 1870 she became WCNY Public Radio the nurse-administra- Born in Germany in APRIL 8 tor for Saint Joseph's 1838, she was one Members Lounge Saint Marianne Cope is the first Hospital in Syracuse, of ten children. Her Franciscan woman from North where she served on 11:00 am family emigrated to RCS Board of Directors Meeting American to be canonized. the board for six years. the U.S. when she was She gained a reputa- 12:00 pm one year old and set- RCS Club Meeting tion for serving "outcast" patients that tled in Utica, New York, where they be- others refused to treat. Program came members of Saint Joseph's Parish. Morrow Graphics Although she felt called to the religious Mother Marianne and six other Sisters Syracuse Rotarian, Jim Morrow life from an early age she delayed en- of St. Francis arrived in Honolulu on APRIL 15 tering the convent for 9 years in order November 8, 1883. The first task was to Members Lounge to take care of her father. In 1862 she see COPE page 3 11:00 am Foundation Trustee Meeting 12:00 pm Scene & Herd ~ Reboot: A Recap of March 18 RCS Club Meeting Anonymous Syracuse Rotarian Program Prez Bob brought us to order about TBA March 18 ~ Spring is trying to break 12:30 for the usual pledge, a patriotic through, but we had a bit of a set back song (Grand Old Flag) led by PP Brad today with some chilly, windy, rainy and an inspired PP Vern invocation weather. The good news, however, is thanking the Almighty for our many Pascals has scheduled RCS to meet that while Rotarians were lunching blessings. Jennifer Kelley, Program in The Members Lounge on: SU dominated Dayton in the open- Manager for Jowonio School, was on April 8, April 15, ing March Madness game—as PP Jim hand to thank the Club for its recent May 6, and June 10 Morrow so ably informed us from time grant to assist them in their universal to time during the meeting. see A NEW page 2

PRESIDENT PRESIDENT-ELECT SECRETARY TREASURER SERGEANT-AT-ARMS ROBERT SHERBURNE DOUGLAS SMITH RAMON LEACH DAN MORROW HAROLD SCHUMM FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016

A new law firm? No, just some birthdays from page 1 Only 11 American design computer programming was founded with money from wikipedia.com and to otherwise better inform us two prominent local entities— as to the wonderful inclusive ed- Wilsons Leading Jewelers and Catholics continue to contribute to American ucational work being done at this Spector Cadillac. Now it enjoys religious life up to the present day. Consequent- unique Syracuse pre-school. To world wide manufacturing facil- ly, several American Catholics have been con- volunteer and/or for more info, ities which provide world class sidered for sainthood over the past 500 years. please consult the school’s web- instrumentation, critical sensor Most of these Americans were born after 1850. site at www.jowonio.org. technologies and advanced pro- • Sts. Isaac Jogues, Priest; René Goupil, Re- We celebrated our birthday cess control software that en- ligious; and Jean de Lalande, Religious, trio of Platt, Bertram & Strait hance productivity and quality in Martyrs (born in France, 1606-ca. 1610; (sounds like a law firm…) and sophisticated industrial vacuum died in New Netherland, 1642-1646; can- moved on to the 50/50 where Ray processes. Among other custom- onized by Pius XI along with other Cana- Leach (again!) drew for the Red ers are heavy weights such as Ap- dian Martyrs, 1930) Queen but missed, leaving birth- ple, Texas Instruments, General • St. , Religious (born day boy PP Brad to scoop up the Motors, Whirlpool, IBM and in the Austrian Empire, 1850; naturalized, $5. Again, many happy dollars in Samsung. Peter said that Inficon 1909; died in , 1917; canonized by this happy Club today including employs about 1000 people world Ven. Pius XII, 1946) one from PP Jim Morrow who wide, with approximately 270 was happy not to be sitting next employees right here in Central • St. , Religious (born to Ray Leach who had just hap- New York. He said that Syracuse in the Province of New York, 1774; died pily announced that because he’d has been a great place in which to in Maryland, 1821; canonized by Bl. Paul had the shingles shot, his case of live and work and is proud that VI, 1975) shingles was merely mild…. Inficon has a significant impact • St. , Bishop (born in the Prez Bob introduced our speaker, on the local economy and is a sig- Austrian Empire, 1811; died in Pennsylva- Peter Maier, President of Inficon, nificant job producer, with about nia, 1860; canonized by Bl. Paul VI, 1977) an amazing instruments provider 46% of its dollars being spent in • St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Religious founded in Syracuse in 1969 and New York. All in all, a fascinating (born in France, 1769; died in Missouri, still a major presence in Syracuse, story about a world class compa- although it is technically a Swiss ny with roots right here in Cen- 1852; canonized by St. John Paul II, 1988) company. Interestingly, Inficon tral New York. z • St. , Religious (born in , 1858; died in the same state, 1955; canonized by St. John Paul II, 2000) Stages of in the • St. Théodore Guérin, Religious (born in Servant of God --> Venerable --> Beautified --> Saint France, 1798; died in Indiana, 1856; can- onized by Benedict XVI, 2006) from the Internet, so it must be true and correct • St. Damien de Veuster, Priest (born in Bel- Servant of God is a title given to individuals by various religions, and gium, 1840; died in the Kingdom of Ha- in general it is a person believed to be pious in his or her faith tra- waii, 1889; canonized by Benedict XVI, dition. In the Catholic Church, it designates someone who is being 2009) investigated by the Church for possible sainthood. • St. Marianne Cope, Religious (born in the Before a person is considered to be venerable, that person must be Grand Duchy of , 1838; died in Ha- declared as such by a proclamation, approved by the Pope, of having waii Territory, 1918; canonized by Bene- lived a life that was "heroic in virtue". dict XVI, 2012) (from Latin beatus, "blessed" and facere, "to make") is a • St. , Virgin (born in recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a dead person's en- New Netherland, 1657; died in Canada, trance into Heaven and capacity to intercede on behalf of individuals 1680; canonized by Benedict XVI, 2012) who pray in his or her name. Pope John Paul II beatified more people • St. Junípero Serra, Priest (born in Majorca, than all his predecessors combined, and was himself beatified six years z 1713; died in the Californias, 1784; canon- after his death, on the Divine Mercy Sunday 2011. ized by Francis, 2015)

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Cope Museum a rewarding challenge...... from page 1 establish order at Branch Hospital at Kakaa- just several months before the death of Father ko, , which was a receiving station for pa- Damien. After his death Blessed Marianne tients with leprosy gathered from all over the took charge of the Boys Home at Kalawao for islands. Nearby at Kewal Basin there is a stat- 5 years until the arrival of the ue erected and blessed in 2010 in honor of the Brothers. 125th anniversary of her arrival. By 1885 the She spent the rest of her life caring for the Sisters' hard work resulted in major improve- lepers and of natural causes in 1918 at the age ments to the living conditions of the patients of 80. She was buried on the grounds of the and in November of that year Mother Mari- Bishop Home until her remains were exhumed anne led the founding of the Kapiolani Home in 2005, shortly before her Beatification and inside the hospital for the healthy daughters of brought to Saint Anthony's Convent and leprosy patients at Kakaako and Kalawao. Kristin Barrett-Anderson, Mother House Chapel in Syracuse. In 1883 Mother Marianne, now the Provincial Director of Saint Marianne Mother Marianne Cope became Saint Mar- Mother in Syracuse, received a letter from Fr. Cope & Museum ianne Cope on October 21, 2012. Her body Leonore Fousnel, a priest emissary charged by has now been transferred to the Cathedral in the King and Queen of Hawaii, asking for the sisters to help Honolulu, Hawaii, but the museum remains here. in establishing a nursing system, in particular one for leprosy patients in the Sandwich Islands (now known as the Hawai- Speaking to Syracuse Rotary on Friday is Kristin Bar- ian Islands). She enthusiastically responded: " I am hungry rett-Anderson, Director of the Saint Marianne Cope Shrine for the work...I am not afraid of any disease; hence it would & Museum. be my greatest delight even to minister to the abandoned Kristin spent the last 20+ years in logistics, operations man- lepers". agement and small business consulting including eight years Mother Marianne met Fr. Damien de Veuster for the first as General Manager of an international equestrian sales and time in 1884. In 1887 a new government took charge of training facility and Event Director for the Syracuse Invita- the islands and closed the Oahu hospital and receiving sta- tional Sporthorse Tournament. Her BA in Performing Arts tion, thereby reinforcing the policy of isolating patients at and graduate work in Stage Design along with a love for new Molokai. After an offer from the Bishop to provide funds business development, has all come together with the Saint for establishment for the now-homeless women and girls at Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum. Working with St. Jo- the Molokai settlement, the government asked for Mother seph's, their contractors, the sisters and the exhibit company Marianne's help. Her eager acceptance took her to Molokai has been a wonderful and rewarding challenge. z Conference House of Friendship 7150 Conference April 29 thru May 1 Lizzy Flinn-Brown,District 7150 in their communities. It is an Public Relations & Conference Chair opportunity for your club to Please remember that your showcase your biggest project club will need to pre-register and toot your horn! for space in this year's House We are asking participating of Friendship (HOF) at the clubs to create something District 7150 Annual Confer- dynamic for their display. If ence beginning April 29. HOF you can give fellow Rotarians is a space for Rotarians to go something to interact with, it during down time during the will make your club's informa- conference and have a snack, tion all that more memorable! ! mingle with other members and browse displays educating Ask your club president for Click on the banner above to register online for the z them on what other clubs do more information. annual District 7150 Conference in Auburn on April 29 through May 1. (http://rotary7150.org/Page/district-conference-2016)

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The Rotary Club of Syracuse, Inc. is really comprised of two entities; the JOHN B. WATT Club which was chartered on June 1, 1912 as Club Number 42 in the Ro- tary world, and the Syracuse Rotary Foundation, Inc., the not-for-profit March 20 philanthropic arm of the Club founded in 1957. Together, the Club and

B-DAY Joined: May 1988 the Foundation have served the Greater Syracuse community with un- common distinction and vigor, leaving a long trail of accomplishment in the best of Rotary’s traditions, all of which has contributed to giving The Rotary Club of Syracuse an honored position in our community.

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