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Welcome to Corning Rotary!

Service Above Self

We meet In Person

Thursdays at 12:00 p.m.

DoubleTree

125 Denison Parkway E
Corning, NY 14830
United States of America

We meet the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Corning Radisson/soon to be DoubleTree. More information below. Meetings are hybrid; a zoom link is available.

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This Wednesday, April 24 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm, join your fellow Rotarians, local young professionals, and guests at The Office Pool and Libations, 70 W. Market Street in Corning (next door to Sorge's).

For just $10 (bring cash, please!), you will enjoy free light hors d'oeuvres and plentiful fellowship. Beverages will be available for purchase from the well-stocked bar.

No need to RSVP; we look forward to seeing you this Wednesday at The Office!

Meetings - Zoom Info & Ordering Lunch
✳️ We have hybrid meetings. In-person meetings are held first and third Thursdays of each month at the DoubleTree [formerly Radisson].

Zoom Meeting: click the link at left to join our lunch meeting when you cannot attend in person. You can also view the meeting recording after the meeting. There will be a link to the video in the following week's COGS eBulletin.

Lunch Signups - to sign up for lunch at the DoubleTree, or check to see if you have signed up, or cancel your signup, click on the meeting in the EVENTS column at left. Reminder - reservations close on Monday at 3pm [3 days before the meeting].

May 2, 2024 - Radisson Doubletree - register here

May 4th Earth Day Cleanup [originally scheduled for Apr 13]

Club Meeting 4-18-24

Posted by Ted Goldwyn on Apr 18, 2024

Rotary meeting April 18, 2024

Club Service:

Greeter: Cory Walker
Invocation: Ray Defendorf
Photographer: Rick Davis [more photos here]
Cogs Editor: Ted Goldwyn

Guests and Visiting Rotarians:

Jen Burrelle, guest of Jen Batzing, is a physical education teacher at Corning-Painted Post Middle School, and is currently doing an administrative internship with the District.
Dan Britton, guest of Ray Defendorf.
Marianne Kalec, visiting Rotarian from the Horseheads Club.

Announcements and Happy Dollars:

This week, Corning Rotarians gathered at Carey's Brew House for a delicious served lunch and fellowship.

Cathy Buck announced that the Club has received a $500 donation from a friend, Jody in recognition of Ray Defendorf's long-time service to the Club and International Committee
Wendy Winnett thanked all those who donated to the Rotary Foundation March Madness pool. Ernie Danforth won the grand prize, a really snazzy floor lamp.

Also, Wendy announced we have achieved our Annual Fund goal for the year!
Ray Defendorf announced that District Governor Julie Carney loved the international project video created by Andy Rochester, and plans to share it at the District Conference.
Stu Sammis announced that the Oktoberfest event is moving full speed ahead. He is working with the City of Corning's Parks and Recreation Department on logistics.
Stu also donated $70 to the Rotary Foundation in honor of his 70th birthday. Happy Birthday, Stu, and thank you for your generosity!
Jen Batzing announced that on Thursday, May 2, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, the Corning-Painted Post School District will present "Community Conversations," a discussion led by our local high school students about what community looks like in their school. Attendees will also hear from elementary and middle school students on how they cultivate belonging and community in their buildings.
Al Lewis donated $50 in honor of his 50th wedding anniversary. Congratulations, Al!
Cory Walker reminded us of the upcoming joint social get-together with the Corning Area Young Professionals (CAYP), to be held on Wednesday, April 24, 5:30 - 7:00 pm at The Office Pool and Libations at 70 W. Market Street (next door to Sorge's). For your $10 paid at the door (cash, please!) you will get to partake in delicious light appetizers and fellowship. Attendees may purchase their own beverages from the well-stocked bar.

Rotary meeting March 21, 2024

Club Service:

Greeter: Gail Hostuttler
Invocation: Ray Defendorf
Photographer: Jim Webb [see more photos from the Spelling Bee here]
Cogs Editor: Jan Harvey

Guests:

Stephanie Hillman, guest of Jennifer Batzing
Richard de Asis, VP International Service, Rochester Rotary Club, today's speaker

Announcements and Happy Dollars:

Ray Defendorf mentioned that tickets for the International Celebration (April 13th) are now on sale both on-line and in person. Sponsorships are also available.
Mayor Bill Boland: Corning's Italian sister city in San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy, is sending a contingent to visit Corning at the end of May. A special event is planned for Centerway Square on May 23rd. We are all invited. Also, a fundraiser pasta dinner and concert are planned for April 16th. Dinner is $15 and a combo package of dinner and concert is $20. See Bill or Sue Boland for details.
Mayor Bill also mentioned the upcoming Corning Meals on Wheels golf tournament is coming in June.
Sue Boland announced a sister city pasta dinner fundraiser is planned for April 16th from 4:30 to 7:30 PM followed by a concert. Tickets can be purchased for dinner, for the concert and a combo ticket for both for just $20. See Sue or Bill for details.
Gretta Tomb and two of her sons are going on a medical mission trip to Guatemala. She will be the only dental provider. Contributions to help with this mission are requested and can be made by going to www.helpsintl.org/donate. Search for the 2024 Morton Eye CDTMulrenin/#2729. Our club has already donated $250 to the cause.
Jen Batzing crowed about the high school musical, Sound of Music, performances this weekend. By the time you read this, they will be over and you will have missed quite a treat.
Damien Barrett mentioned the upcoming cuts in state funding and the impact that will have on our schools. He urges us to look into this before the school budget vote.
On a happier note, Damien warned us that his 16-year-old son passed his driver's license test. He also was proud of being invited to present at an IT conference i n July.
Gil Sweet's granddaughter is giving a presentation at a pharmacy conference.
Mani Kutty is excited that her daughter is doing her residency at Penn State in internal medicine. In honor of that, Mani donated $100 to the scholarship fund.
Lastly, President Dale Wexell happily announced that his 41-year-old is getting married -- finally!