Drawdown Fundraiser:  Date is May 20th, 22 of 100 tickets already reserved.  Please text Dave Shaheen with reservations and your requested ticket numbers.  Tickets are $100 with a chance to win $4000 grand prize.  Will have actual tickets to distribute soon.

 

Earth Day Project: 
- District 7120 has joined the coalition of Rotary Districts involved in the 2021 Earth Day Great Lakes clean-up project. In our case, that means the Lake Ontario waterfront and the Genesee River, Erie Canal, and the tributaries in our district.
- We will conduct a one-day clean-up of selected areas along the Lake Ontario shoreline and Genesee River aquifer on April 24th, 2021 (Earth Day)
- The Town of Irondequoit has “Invigorate Irondequoit” planned for the same day.
- Irondequoit Rotary will support both initiatives by leading a clean-up project in a section of Irondequoit bordering a waterway.
When: Saturday, April 24 9:30 am to noon; Lunch after – tbd (pizza? Subs?)
Where: Irondequoit Bay Marine Park; Meet at the park
Who: Rotarians, Family and Friends
What to Bring:
- Dress appropriately for weather; wear Rotary shirts
- Gloves
- Rakes
- Masks
- Signed waiver form
Provided:
- Rubber Gloves
- Garbage Pickers
- Garbage Bags - -will try to get donated from Home Depot

 

Thanks to Lynn Wozniak and Terri Bastuk, our club District Grant application has been submitted for next year's project.

 

Lou DiPrima is checking on a date for spring clean-up at the Sunset House.  Planning for 9am-Noon for May 15th with rain date of May 22.  

 

Jim Kozlowski has asked everyone to take a 5 minute survey to help Drug-Free Irondequoit: Together assess the town's substance use, perceptions, and awareness.  Please ask adult friends or neighbors to also participate.  Click HERE for the survey. 

 

Lynn Wozniak is in contact with Nick Smith (15 year old) who is looking to do an Eagle Scout project at the Irondequoit Food Cupboard.  She will come to the club with a proposal on how we can help.

 

RYLA deadline for applications is April 15th.  President Tom will check with Aaron Johnson on status of application.

 

Dave Long & Lee Steinfeldt have created a joint Irondequoit Rotary Club and Irondequoit Chamber project to drive activity at local businesses.  Click HERE for more information.

 

Mary Jo & Joe Colligan from Angels of Mercy say they had a tough year with the pandemic but the emergency caused them to reinvent themselves and ended up helping more people than normal years.  

 

Angels of Mercy is a Christ-centered organization (501c3) dedicated to helping women in need locally, across the nation and around the world. Their mission and focus is to help women and girls achieve freedom, dignity and restoration through their coordinated efforts and faith in God. 

 

They have over 60 community partners that help them achieve their mission through projects such as Dress A Girl Around the World,  Butterfly Boutique (provides free clothing to women survivors that are attempting to re-enter the work force and need professional clothing),  and project to help prevent human trafficking & domestic violence.  Dress A Girl program has provided over 50,000 dresses last year and close to 800,000 over the years.  This helps with preventing sex trafficking in third world nations.  Much activity locally as well as around the world.   Upcoming Events:  Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ and Angels of Mercy 5K.  The Butterfly Boutique accepts donations of new and gently used clothing for women.  Women and girls underwear is always needed.  Soft-sided suitcases and toiletries are also needed.  Call 585-730-4556 for drop off times and location.  Angels of Mercy acts as a hub of volunteerism in the area providing a way for local residents and students help those in our own community and around the world.  Mary Jo has become a mentor to many students that are seeking to impact the world.  A Hofstra student is working on a documentary called "Voices of Inspiration" that will highlight the great work of this fantastic organization.  

Multiple contributions for the health of club members and family, and the great work of Mary Jo & Joe Colligan and everyone at Angels of Mercy.  Lou DiPrima is working to undo a fraudulent unemployment claim in his name - be wary as it is happening to many.  Jason Miller will sign up to bring Norb Rappl kale & tofu.  Norb Rappl thanks the VA and everyone in the club for their kindness and donated 33.3 cents for Kenn Van Dieren.