Board elections set for 5/12 vote via Zoom

May 5, 2022 SRCrotaryLeave a comment

The SRC Board of Directors, acting as a Nominating Committee in accordance with our Bylaws, today approved a set of candidates for Board seats for the 2022-23 Rotary Year.

The slate will be presented at the next club meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12, via Zoom. Additional nominees may be put forth at that time.

Assuming the presence of a quorum (minimum 12 members), a vote will be held at that time and the elected slate will take office on July 1.

Two of the candidates need not be voted upon: for the offices of President — elected a year earlier –and Immediate Past President, an automatic appointment. Kevin Leyhane will become President and Debbie Rodriguez Immediate Past President.

The nominees:

• President-elect (for the 2023-24 presidency) — Peter Brown

• Vice President — Jim Leyhane

• Treasurer — Murray Forth

• Secretary — Pat Bailey

• Directors At Large — Roberto Martinez, Becky Raymond, Dean Calamaras

Note: Anyone who will not be attending the meeting can cast their ballots via emailed proxy to Debbie Rodriguez (debannrod@yahoo.com) no later than Wednesday, May 11. Such an email also will allow you to be counted toward a quorum.

Dues deadline countdown begins

April 20, 2022 SRCrotaryLeave a comment

This is a friendly reminder for everyone that dues for the upcoming Rotary Year must be submitted by June 1, roughly six weeks from now.

Checks, made payable to “SRC Rotary,” may be given to Treasurer Murray Forth, or mailed to Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club, P.O. Box 71, East Greenbush, NY 12061. Please be sure you mail your dues in enough time for them to be received by the deadline.

Dues remain at just $175 per individual member or $350 for “Family” or “Corporate” group memberships covering an unlimited number of members (although such entities have only a single vote on matters coming before the membership). If it is easier for you, dues may be paid in two equal installments, no later than June 1 and December 1. The initial partial payment for individuals is only $87.50, or $175 for “Family” and “Corporate” groups.

As explained in our Club Bylaws: “Club annual dues will be based on dues levels set by Rotary International and District 7190 plus a Club membership fee of $20 above RI and District dues for first-year members and $30 above RI and District dues for all members after their first year. A $5 deduction from each member’s dues will become an annual contribution to the Rotary Foundation. All club fees are subject to modification by subsequent votes of the membership. Fees are payable annually no later than the first day of June, or semiannually no later than the first day of June and no later than the first day of December. Per Rotary International regulations, a portion of each payment shall be applied to each member’s subscription to the RI official magazine.”

RI reminds us that non-dues-paying members may not be counted as Rotarians until at least the next six-month cycle, assuming they then have paid their dues by then.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Dues are due for 2020-21 Rotary Year

June 22, 2020 SRCrotaryLeave a comment

Rotary Cash It’s time for the annual reminder that dues for the upcoming Rotary Year should be submitted by July 1.

Checks, payable to “SRC Rotary,” may be given to Treasurer Murray Forth, or mailed to Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club, P.O. Box 71, East Greenbush, NY 12061.

Annual individual dues remain at just $175 per individual member or $350 for “Family” or “Corporate” group memberships covering an unlimited number of members (although such entities have only a single vote on matters coming before the membership). If it is easier for you, dues may be paid in two equal installments, by June 30 and by December 31. The initial partial payment for individuals is only $87.50, or $175 for “Family” and “Corporate” groups.

As explained in our Club Bylaws: “Club annual dues will be based on dues levels set by Rotary International and District 7190 plus a Club membership fee of $20 above RI and District dues for first-year members and $30 above RI and District dues for all members after their first year. A $5 deduction from each member’s dues will become an annual contribution to the Rotary Foundation. All club fees are subject to modification by subsequent votes of the membership. Fees are payable annually no later than the last day of June, or semiannually no later than the last day of June and no later than the last day of December. Per Rotary International regulations, a portion of each payment shall be applied to each member’s subscription to the RI official magazine.”

Thank you for your cooperation.

Board candidates announced for 2020-21

May 7, 2020 SRCrotaryLeave a comment

Screen Shot 2020-04-30 at 8.17.32 PM Our Club bylaws require us to approve a slate of officers (collectively referred to as the Board) “at a regular meeting held at least one month prior to the end of the Rotary Year.”

Because of the ongoing restrictions on group gatherings, our next formal meeting will be via Zoom video conference at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 14. At that time, a vote on the Board will be on the agenda. (Should we not have the 12 participants needed to achieve a quorum, a vote by email will be requested the next day with a 48-hour limit on responses.)

The slate of candidates for the 2020-21 Rotary Year, which begins on July 1:

PRESIDENT: Dick Drumm
PRESIDENT ELECT: Debbie Rodriguez
VICE PRESIDENT: Terry Brewer
TREASURER: Murray Forth
SECRETARY: Pat Bailey
AT-LARGE: Bill Dowd, Jim Leyhane, Roberto Martinez, Dean Calamaras, Kevin Leyhane

(Note: The Immediate Past Present automatically becomes a Board member each year.)

Now hear this, Thursday speaker set

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 SRCrotaryLeave a comment

Screen Shot 2020-03-10 at 9.05.14 PM You’ve probably seen the ads for Miracle Ear, but did you know it’s a hearing aid company based in Italy that consists of a network of franchised and corporately-owned retail outlets throughout the U.S. and elsewhere?

We were just informed a speaker for the company will make a presentation at this week’s 6:15 dinner meeting at Quigley’s about the latest auditory technology.

Dinner menu: The entrée is beef tips in gravy, with chef’s choice of side dishes, specialty salad, bread, dessert, and beverages. And, always, come early for a social period plus the cash bar.

If you plan to join us — and your guests are always welcome if we know they are coming — please be sure dinner coordinator Debbie Rodriguez has received your RSVP via email at debbanrod@yahoo.com by this evening (maybe you can squeeze in on Wednesday morning, but before 10 a.m.). The following already have reserved:

Pat Bailey
Debbie Brown
Peter Brown
Dick Drumm
Murray Forth
Ray Hannan
Phil Kellerman
Kevin Leyhane
Wells Packard
Debbie Rodriguez
Guest speaker

Have you made your 60th anniversary party reservations?

January 21, 2020 SRCrotaryLeave a comment

Screen Shot 2020-01-21 at 12.31.19 AM — **The 7120 Hannans**

Dave Hannan, district governor of the Rochester-area District 7120, and his wife Pam have sent us us their reservation RSVPs for our 60th anniversary dinner. So, what about you?

We’re hoping to get a solid headcount ASAP so we can let our party planners, chef Jim Mendrysa of Talk of the Town catering, and our special surprise entertainer know how many people they can expect to join us for the gala event.

As noted in prior messages, here are the details:

When: 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5

Where: Comfort Inn & Suites, Miller Road, just off I-90 Exit 10

Who: SRC members, family, friends, and prospective Rotarians

Why: Because we’re celebrating 60 years of community service

What price: $45 per person through February 14, and $55 after that date.

The final deadline for reservations is Thursday, February 20. Reservations will cover a wine-and-soft drinks open bar (plus cocktail cash bar), a lavish buffet spread, live entertainment, and a few surprises.

We’re certainly hoping to have as many current members, past members — especially part presidents, and prospective members join us for this very special event, along with family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues who we welcome with open arms. Please spread the word and get your reservations emailed ASAP to event coordinator Bill Dowd at BillDowd4Troy@gmail.

Your program assignments are in the mail

September 25, 2019 SRCrotaryLeave a comment

Screen Shot 2019-09-25 at 6.06.52 PM Program coordinator Dick Drumm today e-mailed the updated assignment chart to all members, so be sure to check your e-mailbox. (The chart looks like that image at the right.)

We’re off to a strong program start so far and want to keep up the momentum.

Please line up your program details (date, topic, speaker, etc.) as soon as possible and notify Dick by e-mail at capitalvetslisa@aol.com and copy Bill Dowd at billdowd4troy@gmail.com so the online calendars can be kept updated on a regular basis.

As always, you can trade dates with another member, if mutually agreeable, but if you do please notify Dick and Bill immediately so we can keep the records straight.

Have you paid your 2019-20 dues?

July 20, 2019 SRCrotaryLeave a comment

Rotary Cash A gentle reminder that dues for the 2019-20 Rotary Year were due to be paid in time for the start of the fiscal year on July 1.

If you missed that deadline, please make a point of quickly getting your check to SRC Treasurer Murray Forth at P.O. Box 71, East Greenbush, NY 12061, so we can close the books on that category.

Thanks for your attention.

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