One aspect that makes Irondequoit Rotary unique is our members - we uplift and support each other, provide feedback on ideas, and are quick to a good joke! Naturally, it is exciting when someone new joins the club. We had one new member inducted, Greg Blair, and two potential members, Estrella and Steve, invited by Lily. Irondequoit Rotary is excited to have Greg back again to join the ranks, and we look forward to his new membership project. Please give him a hello next meeting! Welcome!

 

Paul Minor from Rochester North West Rotary club presented on the Shelter 2.0 project within the Peace Village in downtown Rochester. Based on the housing 1st model, the project's goal is to build six shelters to house up to 17 people and provide service and resources with the help of surrounding rotary clubs and involvement from the House of Mercy and People-Centered Housing. Shelter 2.0 lasts longers than the original model and is quite cozy! Paul proposed for Irondequoit Rotary's involvement with building one of the six shelters. The first build date focused on prep work is scheduled for September 23rd, and a second build date concentrated on the assembly of the shelters is expected in mid-October. The club will decide its involvement in the upcoming weeks. To learn more about Shelter 2.0 and the assembly process, follow the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEcbyzzpjwQ

Many exciting updates - Mark your calendars! 

 

Food Truck Rodeo: Some members expressed interest in attending the Food Truck Rodeo at the Public Market on Wednesday, September 28th! There are lots of yummy food to choose from, and it would be a social event for the members. 

 

Roc River Ride: Roc River Ride is on Saturday, September 17th, and features local artists and storytellers, as well as free ice cream, novelties, and snacks for all registered participants! The route will be 10 miles long and will take about two hours to complete. Riders ages 8 to 17 accompanied by an adult can join groups led by trained ride leaders; those under the age of 8 can participate in a bicycle rodeo at the Staybridge Suites Hotel at 1000 Genesee Street in Rochester, where the ride will begin and end.

 

October Fest: October Fest at the Webster Firemans Field is looking for volunteers to assist with parking on Friday, September 16th, and Saturday, September 17th. The proceeds benefit Miracle Field.  11-3 and 3-7 both days.  Contact Jessica if you are interested! 

 

Angels of Mercy: Angels of Mercy is celebrating 15 years with a Hoedown on Saturday, October 22nd. Follow the Angels of Mercy Facebook page for more updates! https://www.facebook.com/angelsofmercyny

 

Interact Club: Kim is doing an AMAZING job orchestrating Irondequoit Rotary's Interact Club! West Irondequoit High School has an open house on September 22nd and will have a table with merch and brochures for the prospective new members for Interact. The club's first meeting is on October 5th.