Newsletter - Archive  Sep 17, 2009

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"The Peal"

Rotary Club of Canandaigua

Official Newsletter of the Canandaigua Rotary Service Foundation

Today's program:	The Humane Society - Bill McGuigan
Next week:	Currently Undecided - But there will be a meeting on the 24th
Pledge:	President Jack
Invocation:	Dick Joseph
Song Leader:	Ann Simpson - America The Beautiful
Visitors:	Carol and Gary Francis (proposed new members by Judy and Paul Minor respectively) were introduced by Jim Holden.  Bob Palumbo introduced Lt. Mike Colacino  from the Canandaigua Police Department.
Visiting Rotarians:	None were present.

Exchange Students:

Pia-Sophie Hornung and Adam Pohorsky were not in attendance.

Announcements:

Doug Lowden -  Rotary/Kiwanis Golf Tournament to be held Sept. 23 at Centerpointe Golf Course.  He has been told Kiwanis has 12 players signed up. Bob Palumbo & Tom Sheavly - The club's Family Picnic will be held Sunday, September 27 at the home of Greg Gullo (3726 Rts. 5 & 20).  All members are asked to please let Tom Sheavly know whether or not you plan on attending.  Jean Logan will have sign-up sheets during the next two meetings for members to bring an appetizer or a dessert to pass at the picnic. Scott Kesel - Read the names of those individuals who had responded about attending the last night of DIRT racing at Canandaigua Speedway on Friday, September 18.  Lt. Mike Colacino spoke to the group about tickets being sold by the Canandaigua Police Benevolent Organization for a heavy duty golf cart.  Camp Onseyawa is in need of such a cart so it was suggested by Bob Palumbo and Dick McGavern to have Rotary members purchase tickets for Camp Onseyawa.  Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.  The drawing is not until September 19 so there's still time to purchase tickets if you'd like to help out.  See Bob or Dick. At the September Board meeting the following Honorary Memberships were approved:  Ann Delforte, Betty Vecchi, Rita Palumbo, Shirley Wilcox and Edie Lewis. Rotary presented a check for $1000 to the Canandaigua YMCA last Thursday at a press conference as a result of funds raised through the Pier Festival held in August. President Jack recognized all September birthdays and wedding anniversaries.  During the invocation Dick Joseph recognized Don Allen as it was his 98th birthday on September 9!! A thank you from Sonneberg Gardens for everyone who volunteered at the 'Arts In The Gardens' show in August.

Fines:

Phil Essce for a trip to North Carolina to play golf Kurt Locus for losing a pit pass that was in his possession and for a trip to Alex Bay.  (The imaginary pit pass was then purchased by Doug Lowden for $23.)

Happy Dollars:

Carol Shama for her daughter getting married. Peter Heinrich in recognition of his friend Don O'Neill celebrating 50 years of marriage to his lovely wife Jackie.  (Don was not in attendance.) Doug Lowden for bicycling around Canandaigua Lake with Jeff Anthony and another friend.  Bob Palumbo was supposed to go, but backed out.  When Jeff called home to his wife after the ride, who should answer the phone but Bob.  Bob paid a fine for the incident and said it was worth every dollar. Linda Collins for the arrival of her second granddaughter. Craig George for Mt. Union College football team beating St. John Fisher 52 to 10.

Remembrances:

There was a moment of silence for Bertha 'Bertie' Berryman who passed away.  She had volunteered with the Interact Club in the past and was a Paul Harris Fellow recipient.

Program notes:

Last week's program presented by Ed Mulheron, the Canandaigua Academy Head Lacrosse Coach & Business Teacher, was a memorable one. A life long resident of Canandaigua, Ed was an assistant lacrosse coach in Canandaigua for 21 years and has been head coach for 4.  His overall record is 76 wins, 12 losses.  His teams have won 3 Finger Lakes titles, 2 Section 5 titles and 1 NYS title.  He was All Greater Rochester Coach of the Year in 2008 & 2009, and 3 time Finger Lakes Coach of the Year.  Ed shared there are approximatey 290 kids in grades K-12 who participate in the lacrosse program which is active 8 to 9 months of the year.  There are 30 coaches, 25 of whom are volunteers. Coach Mulheron spoke extensively on 'A Season In The Balance' - a once in a lifetime opportunity Canandaigua Academy had to partner with New Balance Company to document the lacrosse team's season.  A video team from NYC rented a house in Bristol from Feb to May.  Every aspect of the season was documented, resulting in 13 webisodes.  Ed shared what was special about the experience was how the kids grew.  They realized all of their actions would be viewed by others and therefore began to think about all of their behaviors.  The team went on to win the State Championship which simply put, was a great ending to a remarkable season.  The Lacrosse Team won over $50,000 worth of clothing and equipment - enough for every player on the team to be completely outfitted.  Cindy Wade and Tricia Carey had sons play for Coach Mulheron and both had nothing but praise for the Coach and the Canandaigua Lacrosse Program.  This was truly an inspirational presentation.

50/50 results:

Bob Palumbo went for the jackpot of $605 - he drew the Queen of Hearts.  Andy Platou won $22.