Rotary's 4-Way Test...of the things that we think, say, and do...

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1 Barb Wyllie ~ Editor Please From send The submissions Governors to Chai Barb at: Deadline: 20 th of the month From the Governor s Desk 2Pg. 1 March is - Literacy Month The other day as I was heading back home from a rotary meeting, I got to thinking, what is the single most important attribute a Rotarian should possess. So, I started to examine some common Rotary descriptions we use to describe organization: We all know there is: Rotary's 4-Way Test...of the things that we think, say, and do Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it be BUILD GOODWILL and FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Then there is our Motto: SERVICE ABOVE SELF Then there is the: Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian s personal, business, and community life; FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. And finally I looked at our avenues of service to see how we serve our communities: Avenues of Service Club Service Vocational Service Community Service International Service New Generations This was certainly not an exhaustive search, but enough to give me an idea of a common trend in characteristics of Rotarians that I have had the opportunity to meet and work with for many years. It seemed to me that the need to give back to society was that attribute which is common and in my estimation the most important for a Rotarian to possess; maybe not a startling revelation to you, but one that reminded me why I am a Rotarian because this is an association with people who care and therefore are a gift to the world. It doesn t get any better. In addition, remember that March is Literacy Month for Rotary just think of how many programs we have in our own district. What does your club do for literacy and how can it do more? Have a great month! DG Milan *** Meeting Location Change *** Starting on Tuesday April 12 th, Hudson Shores Rotary will be meeting at the Purple Pub, 2 Cohoes Road in Watervliet with lunch starting at 12:15 pm. The Toolbox: Volume 146 March 2016 Rotary International District 7190 Pg 1

2 DISTRICT EVENTS AT A GLANCE April 9: District Assembly/Skidmore College May 13-15:District Conference pp 3,5 May 28-June 1: RI Convention/Seoul p 16 CLUB EVENTS AT A GLANCE Now: Scholarship Applications Accepted Sponsored by Shenedehowa Rotary p 2 March 10: Wine Pairing Event Sponsored by Colonie-Guilderland Rotary pp 2, 8 March 11: Casual Mixer Sponsored by Glenville Rotary p 2 April 5: Business & Service Expo Sponsored by Capital Region Rotary pp2, 3, 9, 10 April 7: Comedy for a Cause Sponsored by Hudson Shores Rotary pp 3, 11 April 10: Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Schenectady East Rotary p 2 May 7, 22, June 11: 5K Triple Crown Events Sponsored by Glove Cities Rotary+ pp 3, 12 June 4: Winery & Brewery Tour Sponsored by Glenville Rotary p Shenendehowa Rotary Scholarship Applications Clifton Park - Shenendehowa Rotary is accepting applications for a $500 Scholarship that is awarded annually to a graduating senior in the Shenendehowa School District community. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who is judged to display the best combination of dedication to school, community, work and plans for the future. Students currently attending Shenendehowa High School should contact the guidance office for an application and submission deadlines. The application form for applicants not attending Shenendehowa HS can be found at Colonie-Guilderland Club presents its Wine Paring Event Thursday, March 10 th 6pm $50 per person Faddegon s Nursery Greenhouse 1140 Troy Schenectady Rd Latham See pg 9 for detailed flyer. 2Pg. 2 Glenville Rotary presents A Casual Mixer Amongst Friends to promote Rotary fellowship and new membership Friday ~ March 11th 5:30pm - 7pm at the Pig 'N Whistle at the Grove 654 Saratoga Rd, Burnt Hills, NY All clubs are invited to join in and bring guests who may have shown interest in Rotary and/or in contributing positively toward their local, regional, and global communities. $12 per Rotarian with a cash-bar Cost waived for non-member invitees. Appetizers will be served For food planning purposes, please Guillermo Trujillo by Sunday, March 6th at GTrujillo421@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. Let's take advantage of this great event to get together and grow together! We look forward to seeing you there :) Capital Region Rotary presents its Business and Service Expo Tuesday ~ April 5 th 5-7:30 pm Free Admission Radisson Hotel 205 Wolf Rd Albany Open to the public. - Vendor applications and Sponsorship forms are located on page 10 - Details on page 3 Contact Marisa Multari, CRRC Secretary, at marisamultari@yahoo.com or Schenectady East Rotary presents its Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday ~ April 10 th 8:00 am -12:30 pm Adults $6.00 Children 5-12 yrs $4.00 at the Ancient Order of the Hibernians 1748 State Street, Schenectady To benefit Schenectady Habitat for Humanity The Toolbox: Volume 146 March 2016 Rotary International District 7190 Pg 2

3 Hudson Shores Rotary presents COMEDY for a CAUSE at THE COMEDY WORKS 500 Northern Blvd., Albany This is a private event for Rotarians, their families and friends. Thursday April 7 Starting at 7 PM See Detailed Flyer on page Guaranteed: NO one in audience will be picked on and language will be limited. Any Questions: Mel Horowitz *** Meeting Location Change *** Starting on Tuesday April 12 th, Hudson Shores Rotary will be meeting at the Purple Pub, 2Cohoes Road in Watervliet for lunch starting at 12:15 pm. Glove Cities Rotary Plus to host A Triple Crown 5K Running Event May 7, 22 and June 11 Register online at: 5ktriplecrown.racewire.com for updates visit FACEBOOK.com/5ktriplecrown. Please see page 12 for details. Save the Date!!! District Conference May Lake Placid, NY See page 5 for details. Save the Date!!! Glenville Rotary presents its 8 th annual Winery & Brewery Tour Saturday ~ June 4 th Stay tuned for exciting details 2Pg. 3 Capital Region Rotary to Hold Business and Service Expo in Albany The Capital Region Rotary Club (CRRC) will hold their 3rd annual Rotary sbusiness and Service Expo at the Radisson Hotel in Albany. This centrally located event promotes the opportunity to network with fellow Rotarians while also making an effort to invite non-rotarian businesses so they can participate with us and enjoy this spectacular occasion. Light appetizers, cash bar, and giveaways will be some of the highlights of this Expo and we hope to see you there. Rotary s Business and Service Expo will be held on Tuesday, April 5th at the Radisson Hotel in Albany, located at 205 Wolf Rd. The event is open to the public, and admission is free. The expo will run from 5pm to 7:30 pm. Capital Region Rotary Club President and Business Expo Committee member Jason Lecuyer said I am excited as we enter our 3rd year of the Expo. This event continues to build on the foundation of Rotary; building professional relationships while showcasing our commitment to service in our community. Marisa Multari, CRRC Secretary and Expo Committee Chair said, I'm excited for the Expo. We are thrilled to welcome all community professionals this year. It is great way to network and see the many great businesses and services the Capital Region Area has to offer. I can't wait to meet everyone! Chartered in 2013, the Capital Region Rotary Club is a group of young professionals who are committed to service above self. One of their most notable community achievements is their annual Bins of Fun project, which collects and delivers bins of toys and activities for the Children s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. The club is part of Rotary District 7190, which is based in the Capital District. To learn more about Rotary, visit or visit the CRRC website at For more information and updates about this event visit: or contact: Marisa Multari, CRRC Secretary at marisamultari@yahoo.com or The Toolbox: Volume 146 March 2016 Rotary International District 7190 Pg 3

4 Southern Rensselaer Rotary Club Experiences a Record Breaking Induction of New Members In what was a record-breaking induction of new members, the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club on February 4 literally increased its size by onethird. Eleven new Rotarians were officially welcomed in a special dinner ceremony at Quigley s Restaurant in East Greenbush, emceed by club president Terry Brewer with the assistance of board member Jim Leyhane. Also participating were Rotary District 7190 Governor Milan Jackson and Immediate Past District Governor Dave Hennel. And, also on hand to represent the district and welcome the newcomers were Assistant District Governor Bob Van Alstine and District Membership Chair Jennifer Hendricks-Fogg. This was the largest one-time induction of new Rotarians by the Southern Rensselaer County Club, which has worked for 56 years to support and enhance organizations throughout the community. And, it also is believed to be the largest in the annals of the sprawling District 7190 and its 41 individual clubs. Those clubs are among the 35,000 worldwide that form Rotary International, a 1.2 million member volunteer organization working in many fields to improve the world and its people among them, education, health, leadership, literacy, individual rights, ecology, entrepreneurship, and disaster relief. The new local Rotarians: Melissa Bell, First Niagara Bank branch manager Michael Bennett, asst. superintendent, Schodack Central School District Michael Dewey, financial consultant Robert Horan, superintendent, Schodack Central School District Mario Kosikar, attorney at law Andrew Leyhane, chemist, AMRI: Albany Molecular Research Inc. James McHugh, principal, Bell Top Elementary School, East Greenbush John Sawchk, principal, Columbia High School, East Greenbush Matthew Smith, doctor of physical therapy, Albany Medical Center David Taylor, USAF retired Josh Wainman, Wainman Construction Inc. Shenendehowa Rotary is celebrating over fifty years as a service organization changing and saving lives in our community, through our professions, and throughout the world. Shenendehowa Rotary meets every Thursday morning at 7:15 AM for breakfast at Coburg Village at the intersection of Grooms and Vischer Ferry Roads in Clifton Park. For additional information, contact Bill Dowd at or SRCrotary@gmail.com Photo on page 17. Pope Frances Against Polio In the above photo, Pope Frances is immunizing a child in Mexico against polio. While we realize that Rotary doesn t support any religions, rest assured that having a world leader administering the vaccine provides awareness that the disease still exists, that something is being done about it and that children still need to be vaccinated until we can declare the world polio free. Jon Stillman IPPC Member 2Pg. 4 The Toolbox: Volume 146 March 2016 Rotary International District 7190 Pg 4

5 Greetings District 7190 Rotarians! Don t miss out on the opportunity to attend the 2016 District Conference in Lake Placid, Mystery in the Mountains, May In a very popular Olympic village, this conference promises to be very special! DO NOT WAIT!!! Everything you need to know is located on the District website registration, lodging information, the program and more! While at the conference, CONNECT with Rotarians from all parts of the District! Join the Lake Placid and Saranac Lake Rotarians for a day of service on Friday, 13 May Several work projects are being reviewed and plans are underway to paint, repair, and renovate. Join in the fun in the North as we do the business of the district and participate in the program. (The General Session begins on Saturday at 8:45 am). In addition, for those who like to give and give, join us Saturday afternoon as we put together 200 Backpacks for Haitians Refugees from 2 pm to 4 pm. We need your help! and skeleton racing. No matter what your tastes may be, Lake Placid is truly your year-round place to be. Come and experience the hospitality of a worldclass village. Must see, must do! Let s Be a Gift to the World See you there! Milan Lake Placid is the ideal location for a conference and a delightful travel destination to explore! Lake Placid has it all: back-country adventure, Olympic thrills, upscale and family-oriented lodging and dining, European ambience, history, arts, and an endless list of activities. The outdoor adventurer can cruise down Olympic trails at nearby Whiteface Mountain; cross-country ski and snowshoe at several venues (including the Olympic site at Mount Van Hovenberg); hit the links at several top-notch courses; ride a bobsled and a luge sled down the Olympic track; hike, rock-climb, and iceclimb a few short miles from the center of town; paddle the nearby waters; and fish the area's many streams, lakes, and ponds. Less-athletic activities also abound. Simply walking along Main Street, exploring the eclectic variety of restaurants and shops, is an experience to be treasured. The Olympic venues offer non-stop opportunities to watch world-class ski jumping, biathlon, cross-country racing, free-style skiing, hockey, and downhill skiing, as well as luge, bobsled, 2Pg. 5 The Toolbox: Volume 146 March 2016 Rotary International District 7190 Pg 5

6 Chituka Village Project These photos were taken during Keni s recent mission trip for Chituka Village Project. The children in his After School Mentoring program are showing off the gifts shirts they received from MOTHER TERESA ACADEMY, through Glenville Rotary Club. Keni Banda Founder/CEO Banda Bola Sports Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 105 Guilderland, New York,USA at: kalekeni.banda@gmail.com c Visit our websitewww.bandabolasportsfoundation.org Ballston Spa Rotary Upcoming Officers Just a quick note to congratulate our upcoming new officers that will be "Steering the Ship" for : Jason Armer, President, Steve Williams, President-Elect, Donna Dardaris, Secretary, and Matt Hosek, Bill Mohr, and Kevin Theriault, our new Board members. Linda Doyle will continue as Treasurer. Thanks for stepping up and taking part in making our club a fun and enjoyable group that gets good things done. And also we want to let people know we are working on a special project that may have a lasting impression on our beautiful Village. More on this later Ray Otten 2Pg. 6 The Toolbox: Volume 146 March 2016 Rotary International District 7190 Pg 6

7 Rotary Youth Exchange Student and Host Family Make Life Long Bond Thirty years ago Bodil Fogh Peterson Hansen came to Scotia to spend her Senior year in High School as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student. Bodil spent a totally engaged year in school, social, and personal life. As part of our extended family Bodil vacationed with us in Myrtle Beach, where it seems everyone from Scotia goes. She immersed herself in everyday tasks, and truly became a member of our family. But her time as a Tartan didn t end with her return to Denmark. The following year and other countless times she came back to Scotia, including once for our Son s wedding with her husband Jorgen. She has returned other times with her husband and even her Mom and Dad. Bodil had come to know our home so well she requested for Patty and I to, as she said, "come to my country. We went to Denmark and enjoyed Bodil and Jorgen's hospitality. We traveled all over Denmark and immersed ourselves in her life, visiting their family as well. It was truly a wonderful vacation and an experience that we will remember forever. We have exchanged gifts every Christmas for thirty years. But a week before Christmas 2015, a communication needed to occur that no one wants to make to their family. I needed to make a call to Bodil telling her Patty had treatable but not curable cancer. Over the next three weeks we kept Bodil and Jorgen updated. They were planning to return to Scotia in March for a visit with all of us. It was at that time that we conveyed to Bodil that Patty was not going to be with us in March. It was a fact none of us wanted to believe, but it was a truth that needed to be shared. For Patty was going home under Hospice Care and had one to two weeks to live. Bodil left on the first available flight, and was with us back at our Scotia home fifteen hours later. Her arrival blew Patty away, and her last days were filled with love, compassion, and memories of times shared over our 30 years of shared life. The life you live, the choices you make, the path you choose, all make your life. Shared life experiences are what make a family. Times, good and bad, are what make life worth living. Our family is so blessed to have Bodil, Jorgen, and their family be part of ours. Our family s love for Bodil and her husband is never ending. Bruce McConnelee 2Pg. 7 The Toolbox: Volume 146 March 2016 Rotary International District 7190 Pg 7

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12 Local Organizations to Host 5K Triple Crown Running Event Gloversville, NY -- Three local groups are joining forces to raise money and promote their causes with the 3rd Annual 5K Triple Crown. 5K races will be held on three different days to coincide with the Triple Crown horse races resulting in one male and female grand champion. There will also be cash prizes and medals awarded and other prize drawings for those who enter all races in the 5K Triple Crown. Glove Cities Rotary will host the Run for the Roses 5K on Saturday, May 7th. There will be a 7:30 a.m. registration and 9 a.m. run starting from Partner s Pub, 21 S. William St., Johnstown. Mountain Valley Hospice will host the second 5K run on Preakness Weekend Sunday, May 22nd with an 8 a.m. registration and 9 a.m. run. This will be followed by their annual walk which will begin at 1pm. Lexington will host their 12th Annual 5K race on the day of the Belmont Saturday, June 11th with 8 a.m. registration and a 9 a.m. run, starting from Lexington, 465 N. Perry St., Johnstown. Register online at: 5ktriplecrown.racewire.com for updates visit FACEBOOK.com/5ktriplecrown. All Triple Crown entries are automatically entered to win prizes. If you are interested in volunteering or for more information contact Lisa McCoy at Lisa.mccoy@mvhcares.org. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. 2Pg. 12 The Toolbox: Volume 146 March 2016 Rotary International District 7190 Pg 12

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16 Connect with Korea: Touch the World Attend the Rotary International Convention in Seoul, Korea May 28-June 1, 2016 After a very successful Rotary Convention in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Rotary turns its attention to the next Convention in Seoul, Korea, May 28-June 1, District Governor Elect John Mucha, from the Glens Falls Rotary Club, is organizing our District trip to Seoul. Now is the time to plan for the Seoul Convention. If you have never been to a Rotary International Convention, you owe it to yourself to make the trip. It s a great way to experience what it truly means to be part of Rotary. You will be inspired by world class speakers and enjoy fellowship with Rotarians from around the world. For more information, please check out Seoul is a fascinating city with great food, shopping, and museums. And no VISA is required for US citizens to travel to Korea! We will be planning District activities in Seoul and hopefully staying in the same hotel, so please let us know if you are interested in hearing more about our plans. Please DGE John at jmucha@roadrunner.com to be put on the list. Travel Discount to the RI Convention in Seoul Save up to 20% on travel with the Star Alliance Network RI Convention attendees can save up to 20% on airfare by booking through Asiana Airlines and airlines in the Star Alliance Network, the official airline network for the Rotary International Convention in Seoul, 28 May - 1 June, Convention attendees qualify for discounts of up to 20% on business class tickets and up to 15% on economy class tickets, depending on fare and class of travel booked. The discount can be used for a registered participant and one travel companion. Book your travel The participating airlines for this event are: ANA, Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EVA Airways, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, TAP Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and United. Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class fares, excluding website/internet fares, senior and youth fares, group fares and Star Alliance Round the World fares. Special note for travelers from Japan The following Star Alliance airlines are offering special discounts for travel to/from Japan: Air India, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines. Contact the respective Star Alliance member airlines booking office for these special discounts. Find a booking office on the Star Alliance website under Conventions Plus Booking Contacts. Please use the following event code: OZ01S16 2Pg. 16 The Toolbox: Volume 146 March 2016 Rotary International District 7190 Pg 16

17 110 Autumn Lane P.O. Box 370 Richmondville, NY Induction Record Broken Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club after our record-breaking induction of 11 new Rotarians in one special ceremony on February 4, 2016 District Governor Milan Jackson (far left) and Club President Terry Brewer (2nd from left) welcome the new Rotarians. From their left: David Taylor, Michael Dewey, Michael Bennett, James McHugh, John Sawchuk, Robert Horan, Matthew Smith, Marco Kosikar, Andrew Leyhane. Two other inductees were unable to attend. 2Pg. 17 The Toolbox: Volume 146 March 2016 Rotary International District 7190 Pg 17