50/50 - $17 was won & dontated back to the club by James Godleski!!
Fines - It was suggested that we bring back Happy Fines for the month's Birthdays and Anniversaries ($2 each). We had an overwelming respose of YES, bring it back! In addition, if you are scheduled for a volunteer event for the club and you don't go (other than you're on your death bed), you will be fined $25! This includes Nursing Home duty, Bell Ringing, St Pat's Fund Raiser, Dick's Sporting Goods Open etc! There were a TON of Happy Fines and self imposed fees paid as well. As a result, this week our fines amounted to $130!!!
Guests:Marcy Goodwin (Bing Noon club), Kyle Lake (CHOW) and Jessica (Council of Churches)
New member inducted!Michael Taylor from Boy Scouts!WELCOME!!
This week's speaker was Kyle Lake from CHOW who shared many, sometimes little-known facts about the organization!They recover food from local grocery stores & 2 days/wk-those items are distributed to those in need; seniors participate in “chop & chat”; assist with building ramps at home of those in need of them (“Ramp it up”); volunteers provide rides for groceries and medical appointments for participants 60+; sponsorship Greater Good Grocery Store; Jail & Hospital Ministries; providing prepared meals (3/day) to those that qualify.For more information click here:CHOW® | Broome County Council of Churches
And for our special entertainment…Andy and Aaron had a gentlemen’s bet to see who’s team would raise more funds for the Salvation Army this past holiday season.Aaron w/ the organization of the bell ringers and independent sponsorship/donations and Andy through support at his trivia nights in the area.Aaron’s team prevailed which lead to a PIE IN THE FACE to Andy/AP Entertainment!The AWESOME news is that together the teams raised close to $2,500!!!Way to go A&A!A video was shot and posted on both Vestal Rotary’s Facebook site as well as AP Entertainment if you’d like to witness the antics!
Member tidbits: Be on the lookout for the information for our Annual Valentine's Dinner being held at Kampai! Hope to see you all there!
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.
