Next Club Meeting:
Last week's Zoom meeting recording is here.
President Jeff Ugoretz led us in My Country 'Tis of Thee, the Pledge of Allegiance and the Rotary Four-way Test.
Club Service:
- Invocation: Dick Puccio
- Photos: Gil Sweet
- COGS: Ted Goldwyn
- Presiding: President Jeff Ugoretz
Guests: Jen Batzing, Dr. Bill Mullaney, Harrie Stevens, and Brian Dana
Announcements and Volunteer Opportunities:
- The second Ukrainian fundraiser on Thursday, May 19th was very successful. Rotarian and community volunteers served over 350 dinners of pierogis and kielbasa, raising over $3,300 to support World Central Kitchen's Ukrainian relief program. Walmart, Sam's Club, and Tops all provided gift cards and gifts in kind.
- Les Rosenbloom reminded us that the deadline for nominations for the Paul Harris Award is May 31st. Here's the info and form.
- Gil Sweet shared information from Cynthia Long about this summer's Endless Mountain Music Festival, July 22 - August 7. The festival will host a free concert on August 7 at Corning's Nasser Rink, featuring a 62 piece orchestra. Rotary is a sponsor of the Endless Mountain Music Festival, and Gil has a few free tickets available for some of the concerts. Visit www.endlessmountain.net for more info.
- Gil also reminded us that the last concert of the 2021-22 Corning Civic Music season will be held on June 18, featuring the Band of Heathens.
- Our Treasurer Jan Harvey reminded us that it's annual dues time! Our Rotary dues are going up to $335.50 per member, after a couple of years of reduced costs due to the pandemic. Secretary Ernie Danforth will be sending out dues notices soon. The Board is also requesting each member to pay $60 for the Rotary scholarship fund.
- Please welcome our newest member, Jen Batzing, who was introduced by Dale Wexell. Welcome, Jen!
Today's Program
Today's program was a presentation by dog trainer and business owner Ian Stone and the different approach his business, Simpawtico, takes to "modern dog training."
To contact Ian and learn more about best practices in modern dog training, visit his website or check out his Youtube video series.