Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary Club History
In early 2002, the provisional Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary Club was created. Over the next year and a half, meeting at Johnny Angels Restaurant, the club grew to 22 members, all the while performing community service and conducting itself as much as possible like a "real" Rotary Club. Then on June 18, 2003, the Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary Club no longer was provisional - we received our charter from Rotary International. During the provisional period, Doug Hill served as the club president, and assumed the duties a first club president upon chartering, with Rhett Weiss taking the office on July 1, 2005. The club was sponsored by the Skaneateles Rotary Club with PDG Ward Vuillemot serving as District 7150 coordinator. The club celebrated its formation at their Charter dinner held on October 2, 2003 at the Welch Allyn Lodge, with 160 Rotarians and guests attending from 26 Rotary clubs, which included five from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
Charter Members were: Rich Berman, Ron Bond, Rev. Robert deWetter ,Ralph Edmonds, Toni Feldmann, Dan Hennigan, Doug Hill, David Labourdette, Tim Lynn. Bill Lynn, John McCarthy, Jim McQuiggan, Mike Navoroll, Joachim Ohlin, John Paddock, Sharon Potucek, Andy Ramsgard, John Rooney, Paul Sheedy, Doug Smith, Elaine Taggart & Rhett Weiss
Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary Club
Skaneateles, NY, U.S.A. Rotary District 7150
SSRC’s Officers -2010-11:
President: Mark Schafer
President Elect: TBA
Past President: John Rooney
Treasurer: Toni Feldmann
Sgt-at-Arms: Daryle Pickering
Secretary: John Paddock
Contact Web Master: Ward Vuillemot - wardtvweb@mac.com
Committee Chairs:
Comm. Service:DarylePickering
EarlyAct: Tom Seeley
Food Pantry: Daryle Pickering
Membership: Doug Smith
Newsletter: Tom Seeley
Programs: Doug Smith
Rotary Foundation: John Paddock
Winterfest Chair: Tom Seeley
Youth Programs: John Paddock
LINKS TO OTHER SITES
Check Above the Blue Header for Site Page links
Club Projects
Food Pantry - Package and deliver groceries to approximately 35 residents at the Village Landing and Gateway homes.
Winterfest - Organized and host the Skaneateles WinterFest each January, returning a traditional event to the region. Scheduled for the last weekend each January, WinterFest 2011 planning is now is process. For more info: To offer event and activity proposals or to obtain further info contact: Tom Seeley, 685-3416; email tws@mlsattorneys.com or John Paddock at: 685-9511; email advance.concept@verizon.net Businesses may obtain an ad in the Skaneateles WinterFest 2011 Events Program by contacting a club member or using the Sponsorship form, which will be available for downloading in Fall 2010.
Meets at the Hilltop Rest., Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.
Past Presidents
2002-03 Doug Hill
2003-04 Rhett Weiss
2004-05 John Paddock
2005-06 Mike Wahlrab
2006-07 Daryle Pickering
2007-08 Marian Krauter
2008-09 Thomas Seeley
2009-10 John Rooney
Sidney Beckwith
Bob Brown
Toni Feldmann
Scott Goering
Daryle Pickering
John Rooney
Mark Schafer
Sea Scouts underway in their CL 16 Class sailboat
June 18, 2003 - Skaneateles Hosts 2nd Rotary Club
Thomas Seeley Doug Smith
Rhett Weiss
Members
Skaneateles Sea Scouts Ship 23, BSA - Sponsored formation and serves as Chartered Organization for Sea Scouts Ship 23 (SSS23), a unit in the Interlakes District, Longhouse Council BSA in CNY. Check here for Sea Scouts Info letter. When not training and operating on the water, SSS23 meets at St. James Episcopal Church on East Genesee St. A coed program, area boys and girls ages 13 (upon 8th grade completion) to 20 are eligible to join. The program focuses on building character, leadership and citizenship, while providing safety afloat, seamanship and other maritime skills and recreational activities. SSS23 exposes Sea Scouts to sailing, motorboating, scuba diving and boatbuilding activities. For further SSS23 info, contact John Paddock at: 685-9511 or email: advance.concept@verizon.net For information on Sea Scouts BSA, visit their website at: http://www.seascout.org/
Youth Exchange - Host Rotary Youth Exchange (YE) students each school year who share our culture, traditions and customs while attending Skaneateles HS. (see YE page for more information)
Earlyact - A youth club located in the State Street School which provides young students the opportunity for gaining an increased awareness and knowledge of their community and the world.
Rotary Centennial Pavilion - A collaborative project with the Skaneateles Rotary Club to build a public pavilion at the Skaneateles Conservation Area.
Rotary Youth Leadership Award - Select & sponsor high potential Skaneateles HS Student for RYLA and seminar each year.
Charlie Major Nature Trail - A yearly clean up the Charlie Major Nature Trail.
Restaurant Guide - Developed and published comprehensive guide to area dining establishments.
Group Study Exchange (GSE) - Support and host GSE team and activities in CNY (see Rotary Foundation page for more information)
Polio Eradication & Annual Giving - Financial support to these life saving and life changing programs (see Rotary Foundation page for more information)
Others - Members support many ad hoc projects for other community organizations, e.g. National Make a Difference Day, Town Fishing Derby, Garden Club, Historical Society, Library, Chamber of Commerce & Skaneateles Community Center.
A SSRC Annual Fund Raiser
at SRC Pancake Breakfast
Marion Krauter John Paddock
Tori Phelps
