A Board Meeting was held prior to the regular meeting. There was no outside speaker-topics of conversation revolved around “housekeeping items” for the club:
It has been several years since we had an increase in dues & there have been some increased costs to the club to RI etc. As a result, the Board has reviewed & approved an increase of $5 going forward. This will be reflected in your next dues statement. The dues will be reviewed every 2 years going forward to reflect any new/updated costs warranting a change.
It was a pleasure to welcome another Vestal Rotarian to the Paul Harris Fellowship ranks! Aaron Martin was recognized by Neil Guiles for all he has done to help futher Rotary both for our Club & District over the years. Congratulations to you Aaron…Well deserved!!
Our partnership with United Way of Broome County was reinforced with a reminder that we will again participate in the Halloween Costume give-away coming up on October 4th. There are still spots to join the team for this wonderfully rewarding event!
October 3rd, Cali Grill is celebrating their 20th Anniversary. Please consider joining us from 7-8 as a “Vestal Rotary Social” and recognize this milestone w/ Jackie & the team!
50/50 - $6 won by Aaron Martin - helping his campaign coffers!
Fines - Total raised in fines this week was a mere $25! Danielle noted the Buffalo Bills current record, a trip to Paris & work w/ Binghamton Fire Dept for the Memorial Stair Climb honoring the 343 fallen Firefighers from 9/11. Others that paid into the fines raised, I apologize to, as I didn't write them down to report! I'll do better next time…
Member tidbits: Kent is organizing a team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's being held at Hicories Park in Owego on Sept 27th. Please connect w/ Kent if you'd like to join!
Assistant Regional Planning & Program Manager & Engineer for NYSDOT's Region 9
They will cover the larger projects within the region as well as the NY 17 Bridge Approach Slabs Replacement Project in Vestal. Both Bill and Jillian have years of experience, steeped in DOT's public outreach and meeting with members of the public to share information on our projects - discussing projects plans, goals, impacts, and outcomes with a focus on our how our work is helping to strengthen our transportation infrastructure, improve safety and mobility for motorists and pedestrians and ultimately better connect our communities.
