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Dave Shaheen shared that over 90 tickets have already been sold for the May 13th Reverse Drawdown at Glendoveers.  While we will sell all 100 tickets in the next few weeks, there is still an opportunity for an incredible meal at price, so please invite friends to attend the dinner!

Lynn Wozniak reported that the club received a notice from a lawyer that an Irondequoit resident has left $50,000 to our club to build a dog park in Irondequoit.  (APRIL FOOLS!!)

The bike racks we ordered for the town campus are available and we will make arrangements to receive them in the next few weeks.

Neal Gorman, Board Chair for Camp Haccamo was our speaker tonight.  Dolly Kujawa, Executive Director also attended.

The camp is celebrating its 70th year as it started in 1956 by a small group of Monroe County Rotary Clubs.   In 1960, the camp was built in Penfield near Panorama Plaza.  The camp moved  to Sunshine Campus in 2009 and rents 2 weeks of camp each year.  First week is for youth ages 7-18 and second week for young adults ages 19-30 (the adult week is the only one in the Rochester area).  Goal is to have 180 campers = hundreds of smiles!  

What Makes Camp Haccamo So Special?  

Socialization:
• Camp Haccamo provides a space where children and young
adults with different abilities can – be themselves -- live and
play together, fostering a sense of belonging and community.

Special Events and Activities:
• The camp hosts special events like Carnival Nights, Talent
Shows, Proms, activities like zip lining, archery, water sports
and swimming, campfires, miniature golf, and more adding to
the fun and excitement.

Skill Development:
• Camp Haccamo provides opportunities for campers to develop
skills, build confidence, and gain independence.

Older Age Limit:
• Camp Haccamo is the only camp in the area that serves
adults with special needs, ages 19-30

A safe and comfortable environment:
• 24/7 nursing care ensures the safety and well-being of
every camper.
• One counselor per two campers allows for individualized
attention and support.
• Comfortable cabins, dining area, club houses and more

A chance for a respite for camper's families.
• “This was the first time in 12 years my husband and I had
time together”
• “We used the time wisely and went to Vegas for a much
need vacation”

There is currently a proactive effort to increase fundraising to preserve their foundation and partnership reach via new communities, organizations and clubs.  There is also an effort being made to increase camp visibility and communications.

There is a need for volunteers to join the board so please do so if you can!

At the end of the presentation, President-Elect Steve Schwock and Ray Holla presented Neal with our club's annual donation to the camp!

See Neal's wonderful presentation.

Many contributions for the presentation tonight, for Neal and Dolly being here and for the space launch.  Bob Scheidt for going through a retirement “process”.  Lynn Wozniak for 2 granddaughters attending Camp Haccamo this year.