LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - OCTOBER 9, 2022 Rent To Own 4 Mobile Home Units available at Oatka Creek MHP - 2 Black Creek MHP - 2 Call (585) 738-0953 for details C L A S S I F I E D S The Rotary Club of LeRoy, met October 5, 2022 at the D&R Depot where Rotary Club President, Christine Gephart greeted the attending members and guests warmly. President Christine called the meeting to order with The Pledge and 4-Way test, along with introduction of guests, Katie Bonacquisti, and Kelsey Walther from FRESH, LeRoy High Music Teacher, Jessa Dechant and her two daughters, and LeRoy Seniors, Ryan Shirley, Katelynn Everett and Nate Yauchzee. A n n o u n c e m e n t s included the Rotary Appliance Raffle being held October 23 at Our Lady of Mercy (Holy Family) gymnasium. Tickets are $15 which includes a meal and drink. There are 15 major prizes this year. The appliance raffle is the largest fundraiser of the year for LeRoy Rotary and benefits the entire community. The Club has been selling tickets at many area events plus they can be purchased at Tompkins Insurance, Nanette’s Hair and Now or Save-A-Lot or tickets can also be purchased from any LeRoy Rotarian. Next, President Christine asked if there was anyone that wanted to fess up for missed meetings. Mike Tucci and Nan Chiulli said they were working and Mary Margaret Ripley said she threw her back out baking too much but after two chiropractor visits was feeling much better. The fining session was brief but informative. Proud dad, Mike Tucci paid a double, self-imposed fine for his two young daughters enjoying school and being excited about riding the bus and the fun they are having with gymnastics, soccer and other activities. Nan was fined for her and Michael and a LeRoy contingent hanging out at UB with Step-Son Xander who is attending his first year at College there. Xander is having the time of his life and Nan advised the attending seniors at the meeting to enjoy their years at college, have fun but get your work done too. The club celebrated two birthdays this month. Members Jason Karcher and Scott McCumiskey were serenaded with a rousing rendition of Home on the Range after being fined for said birthdays. Jessa Dechant was presented with a check for RAMP (Rotary Assisted Music Program) a LeRoy Rotary funded program which provides beginner music books for children at LeRoy Central School entering Band for the first time. Mrs. Dechant shared that they had over 40 new participants in Band this year and they very much appreciated Rotary funding this needed program. Program presenters for the day were Katie Bonacquisti and Kelsey Walther representing LeRoy Business Council’s subcommittee F.R.E.S.H. The F.R.E.S.H. committee was a committee formed to work on Food and Drink, Retail, Events and Attractions, Services, and Enhancement/beautification of LeRoy. The scarecrows currently on Main Street are a result of this committee and the next two events they are working on are Main Street trick-or-treating and enhancing Winterfest in LeRoy. For Winterfest they are adding horse drawn carriage rides, the high school chorus will be singing at the lighting of the tree, there will guided history tours of Main Street, Santa will be involved of course and the Main Street and Mill Street shops will all be open and having sales. There is much more to come with this committee so keep a lookout for more events and happenings. On a final note for the day the Club wanted to remember Nancy Baker, wife of longtime member Bruce Baker on her passing this past week. Nancy was and has always been an active spouse for the Club. Her smile, willingness to help and encouragement for all things Rotary always brightened every event Rotary Club of LeRoy had. The Club wishes Bruce and the entire Baker family condolences. President Christine thanked the guests and all in attendance. Without anything else for the good of Rotary the meeting was adjourned. To stay connected with the Rotary Club of LeRoy visit them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and also visit the club’s website at leroyrotary.org LeRotary Notes
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