Posted by Joe Caruso on Dec 12, 2019
Read President Joe's weekly newsletter on current Rotary Club of Utica happenings and how Rotarians Share Rotary!
 
 
 
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What have you done today to make you feel proud?
 
December 9, 2019
 
Fellow Rotarians, RSVP for this week’s Rotary meeting today with the link that follows below to confirm a) that you are attending; in this way, we can provide our gracious meeting hosts at the Yahnundasis with a number so that we can all limit waste of food and resources. Click Thursday Meeting Lunch RSVP today! We look forward to seeing you!
 
imageLAST WEEK, Felix, our youth exchange student from Germany, shared with the club a bit about his life and home in Stuttgart, and his first impressions of his life in Clinton, where he was on the varsity soccer team, and participates in the Clinton High and Hamilton College orchestras. We’re so pleased to be able to host you, Felix! Thanks also to his first host family, the Walters, who also attended (Felix, the Walters, and the Utica Rotary YE committee shown here).
 
imageTHIS WEEK (Dec. 12), we will welcome the Choir of The House of the Good Shepherd, led by Theresa Dunn, for their annual Christmas concert performance. This is their gift to us, and it is an annual event that we look forward to each year. Not to be missed!
Another great opportunity to bring a guest, and SHARE ROTARY!  See you on December 12th!
 
Looking for a Few Good Rotarians  New to Rotary and looking for an avenue to service? Been with Rotary awhile but want to re-engage? Have we got opportunities for you! Looking for committee chairs or committee persons for the following: 1) Urban Affairs Committee; 2) Weekly Program Committee; Weekly Set-Up Committee; 3) Outstanding Educators Committee. Contact Joe at JPCaruso12@gmail.com
 
 
 
Please look to the Rotary Club of Utica Facebook page and/or website for a more complete recap of previous meetings.
 
 
 
 
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Last week, we were pleased to welcome and induct Jessica Merrell as our newest Rotary Club of Utica member. Jessica (center) is employed by RCIL, and was introduced by fellow RCIL colleague Jennifer DiPasquale.  We look forward to getting to know Jessica, who is excited to become involved in our club. Welcome, Jessica!
 
 
imageARC Holiday Party: A good time was had by all who attended or served the participants at the ARC of Oneida & Lewis Counties’ Christmas Party at Mohawk Valley Community College last Friday, an annual tradition for the ARC and the Rotary Club of Utica.  About a dozen Rotarians served.  Many thanks to Rotarian Amy White, chair, for making it all happen, again!
 
 
 
                             
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Upcoming Events: Great opportunities to invite a guest and SHARE ROTARY!
 
  • , Dec. 12th:  House of the Good Shepherd to perform for us!
  • , Dec. 17th: Area 2&3 Rotary Holiday Party, Aqua Vino Restaurant, 6pm-9pm
  • , Dec. 17th: Holiday Concert at House of the Good Shepherd (RCU serves refreshments)
  • Thurs., Dec, 19th: Club President Joe Caruso will present on his experience attending the 2019 RI Convention in Hamburg.
 
Looking forward to seeing you Thursday noon (Dec. 12) at the Yahnundasis for another inspiring and entertaining gathering of fellowship. Rotary Connects the World!
 
 
In Rotary Service,
Joe Caruso
President, 2019-2020
Rotary Club of Utica, NY USA
 
 
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