The Rotary Club of Buffalo recently presented a check for $10,000 to Gerard Place, a transitional housing and supportive services program for homeless single parent families, announced Rob Eck, chair of Rotary’s Community Grants Committee. The funds were used to help purchase and renovate a building to house the organization’s Community Education Program, which will serve the surrounding communities.
“The Education building is an integral part of Gerard Place programming for our homeless families,” says David Zapfel, MPA, executive director. “Rotary was a key contributor to this project, and we are extremely grateful for their generosity, which allowed us to expand our facility and better serve our clientele.”
“Rotary was very pleased to be able to assist Gerard Place with its new building,” says Eck. “They do a wonderful job helping homeless families develop the skills they need to become employed, educated and self-supporting. Their mission fits in perfectly with Rotary’s mission, and we’re glad to see them settled nicely in their new building.”
About Rotary Club of Buffalo
Founded in 1905 in Chicago, Rotary International is a worldwide
organization of business and professional leaders whose mission is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas. The Rotary Club of Buffalo was the 28th club in the world and currently has more than 175 active members serving the local and international communities. For more information about Rotary, contact John McClive at the Buffalo Rotary office at 854-3397 or e-mail jmcclive@buffalorotary.org or visit our website: www.buffalorotary.org.
About Gerard Place
Since 2000, Gerard Place has provided transitional housing and supportive services for homeless single parent families. We strengthen families by empowering parents to achieve greater self-sufficiency. For more information about Gerard Place, please visit www.gerardplace.org.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Buffalo Rotary Foundation Installs New Officers and Trustees; Paul J. Marzello Sr. to Serve as President.
The Buffalo Rotary Foundation announces the installation of its new board of trustees for 2009-2010. Paul J. Marzello Sr., president of D.F. Williamson Co. Inc., has been installed as president and will serve a one-year term. Mr. Marzello has been a member of Rotary Club of Buffalo since 1984. Richard B. Adams, retired general manager of SFC Adams Inc., has been installed as vice president; Antone F. Alber, Dean, Wehle School of Business, Canisius College, has been installed as secretary; Wayne D. Bacon, retired president of Mills Welding & Specialty Gases, has been installed as assistant secretary; Edwin L. Meyer, president, E.L. Meyer & Associates, has been installed as treasurer; Wayne M. Mertz, president, Goergen Mackwirth Co. Inc, has been installed as assistant treasurer and Robert J. Galdys, president, BCS, is immediate past president.
Newly-installed trustees include: Donald A. DeMeo, chief financial officer, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Stanley Kaznowski, treasurer, Curtis Screw Company, and Wayne D. Bacon.
Ex-officio officers include: Sandra L. Yeater, executive director, Tonawanda Pediatrics and current president of The Rotary Club of Buffalo, and Charles C. Martorana, partner, Hiscock and Barclays, LLP, president-elect of The Rotary Club of Buffalo.
About Rotary Club of Buffalo
Founded in 1905 in Chicago, Rotary International is a worldwide
organization of business and professional leaders whose mission is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas. The Rotary Club of Buffalo was the 28th club in the world and currently has more than 175 active members serving the local and international communities. For more information about Rotary, contact John McClive at the Buffalo Rotary office at 854-3397 or e-mail jmcclive@buffalorotary.org or visit our website: www.buffalorotary.org.
About Buffalo Rotary Foundation
The Buffalo Rotary Foundation awards grants to tax exempt organizations organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. The Board of Directors has ultimate responsibility and authority regarding grant approvals which are, after being acted upon, sent to the Buffalo Rotary Foundation’s Board of Trustees for their consideration and action.
Newly-installed trustees include: Donald A. DeMeo, chief financial officer, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Stanley Kaznowski, treasurer, Curtis Screw Company, and Wayne D. Bacon.
Ex-officio officers include: Sandra L. Yeater, executive director, Tonawanda Pediatrics and current president of The Rotary Club of Buffalo, and Charles C. Martorana, partner, Hiscock and Barclays, LLP, president-elect of The Rotary Club of Buffalo.
About Rotary Club of Buffalo
Founded in 1905 in Chicago, Rotary International is a worldwide
organization of business and professional leaders whose mission is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas. The Rotary Club of Buffalo was the 28th club in the world and currently has more than 175 active members serving the local and international communities. For more information about Rotary, contact John McClive at the Buffalo Rotary office at 854-3397 or e-mail jmcclive@buffalorotary.org or visit our website: www.buffalorotary.org.
About Buffalo Rotary Foundation
The Buffalo Rotary Foundation awards grants to tax exempt organizations organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. The Board of Directors has ultimate responsibility and authority regarding grant approvals which are, after being acted upon, sent to the Buffalo Rotary Foundation’s Board of Trustees for their consideration and action.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Rotary Club of Buffalo Gives Grant to the Food Bank of WNY
The Rotary Club of Buffalo recently presented a check to the Food Bank of Western New York in the amount of $7,700, announced Rob Eck, chair of Rotary’s Community Grants Committee. The funds will be used for new equipment as the Food Bank renovates its test kitchen.
“The Food Bank is offering very important programs that teach children and adults to prepare healthy snacks and meals,” says Eck. “The new equipment will help further the mission of the Food Bank, and also supports the mission of Rotary. We are pleased to able to assist this wonderful organization that helps so many of our fellow Western New Yorkers.”
The two programs offered by the Food Bank in its test kitchen include Kids In The Kitchen, a unique program that puts kids in control in the kitchen. Children throughout Western New York come to the Food Bank to learn about cooking and healthy eating. Guided by the Food Bank nutritionist, kids get a chance to understand how their eating habits affect their health. They learn how to prepare simple snacks and meals (many of the recipes use products available at the Food Bank) and how to choose foods wisely to benefit their health. Good Cookin’ is a program whereby a registered dietician teaches adults menu planning, budgeting and healthy meal preparation.
“This generous grant from Rotary allows us to upgrade our facility so we can accommodate more of our clients into these two very important programs,” says Marylou Borowiak, president and CEO of the Food Bank of WNY. “We are very grateful to Rotary.”
About Rotary Club of Buffalo
Founded in 1905 in Chicago, Rotary International is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders whose mission is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas. The Rotary Club of Buffalo was the 28th club in the world and currently has more than 175 active members serving the local and international communities. For more information about Rotary, contact John McClive at the Buffalo Rotary office at 854-3397 or e-mail jmcclive@buffalorotary.org or visit our website: www.buffalorotary.org.
About the Food Bank of WNY
Each month, 91,000 hungry Western New Yorkers – 40 percent of whom are children – turn to soup kitchens, food pantries and other emergency food providers. The Food Bank of Western New York acts as a bridge between available food sources and the hungry. The Food Bank of WNY is a nonprofit clearinghouse for food solicited from the private sector. This food, deemed “edible but unmarketable” by the food industry, is safely stored in our 50,610 square foot warehouse and then distributed to qualified charitable agencies working to feed the needy. The Food Bank of WNY is one of more than 200 food banks nationwide affiliated with the America's Second Harvest Food Bank Network. For more information, visit www.foodbankwny.org.
“The Food Bank is offering very important programs that teach children and adults to prepare healthy snacks and meals,” says Eck. “The new equipment will help further the mission of the Food Bank, and also supports the mission of Rotary. We are pleased to able to assist this wonderful organization that helps so many of our fellow Western New Yorkers.”
The two programs offered by the Food Bank in its test kitchen include Kids In The Kitchen, a unique program that puts kids in control in the kitchen. Children throughout Western New York come to the Food Bank to learn about cooking and healthy eating. Guided by the Food Bank nutritionist, kids get a chance to understand how their eating habits affect their health. They learn how to prepare simple snacks and meals (many of the recipes use products available at the Food Bank) and how to choose foods wisely to benefit their health. Good Cookin’ is a program whereby a registered dietician teaches adults menu planning, budgeting and healthy meal preparation.
“This generous grant from Rotary allows us to upgrade our facility so we can accommodate more of our clients into these two very important programs,” says Marylou Borowiak, president and CEO of the Food Bank of WNY. “We are very grateful to Rotary.”
About Rotary Club of Buffalo
Founded in 1905 in Chicago, Rotary International is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders whose mission is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas. The Rotary Club of Buffalo was the 28th club in the world and currently has more than 175 active members serving the local and international communities. For more information about Rotary, contact John McClive at the Buffalo Rotary office at 854-3397 or e-mail jmcclive@buffalorotary.org or visit our website: www.buffalorotary.org.
About the Food Bank of WNY
Each month, 91,000 hungry Western New Yorkers – 40 percent of whom are children – turn to soup kitchens, food pantries and other emergency food providers. The Food Bank of Western New York acts as a bridge between available food sources and the hungry. The Food Bank of WNY is a nonprofit clearinghouse for food solicited from the private sector. This food, deemed “edible but unmarketable” by the food industry, is safely stored in our 50,610 square foot warehouse and then distributed to qualified charitable agencies working to feed the needy. The Food Bank of WNY is one of more than 200 food banks nationwide affiliated with the America's Second Harvest Food Bank Network. For more information, visit www.foodbankwny.org.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Rotary Club of Buffalo Installs New Officers and Directors; Sandra L. Yeater to serve as 99th President
The Rotary Club of Buffalo announces the installation of its new board of directors, effective July 1, 2009. Sandra L. Yeater has been installed as the 99th president of Rotary Club of Buffalo and will serve a one-year term. Ms. Yeater is the executive director of Tonawanda Pediatrics and has been a member of Rotary Club of Buffalo since 2002. Previously, she was a member of the Orchard Park Rotary Club.
Ronald H. Caruso, president, R.H. Caruso & Co., Inc., has been installed as vice president; Michael J. Grimaldi, partner, Lumsden & McCormick, has been installed as treasurer; William P. Keefer, partner, Phillips Lytle, has been installed as secretary and Charles C. Martorana, partner, Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, has been installed as president-elect.
Newly-installed directors include John Bradley, sales manager, The Alcott Group; Joseph P. Brennan, commercial loan officer, M& T Bank; Anthony N. Diina, president, Metrodata Service, Inc.; Robert D. Eck, area manager, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp.; Paul Hurley, Jr., president, Trocaire College; David E. Knauss, president, Lehigh Construction Group, Inc.; Carolyn M. Murray, Hunt Commercial Real Estate; Donald Ogilvie, superintendent, Erie 1 BOCES; Charles Telford, partner, Damon & Morey, LLP, and past Rotary Club of Buffalo president Dr. Antone F. Alber, dean of the Wehle School of Business at Canisius College.
About Rotary Club of Buffalo
Founded in 1905 in Chicago, Rotary International is a worldwide
organization of business and professional leaders whose mission is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas. The Rotary Club of Buffalo was the 28th club in the world and currently has more than 175 active members serving the local and international communities. For more information about Rotary, contact John McClive at the Buffalo Rotary office at 854-3397 or e-mail jmcclive@buffalorotary.org or visit our website: www.buffalorotary.org.
Ronald H. Caruso, president, R.H. Caruso & Co., Inc., has been installed as vice president; Michael J. Grimaldi, partner, Lumsden & McCormick, has been installed as treasurer; William P. Keefer, partner, Phillips Lytle, has been installed as secretary and Charles C. Martorana, partner, Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, has been installed as president-elect.
Newly-installed directors include John Bradley, sales manager, The Alcott Group; Joseph P. Brennan, commercial loan officer, M& T Bank; Anthony N. Diina, president, Metrodata Service, Inc.; Robert D. Eck, area manager, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp.; Paul Hurley, Jr., president, Trocaire College; David E. Knauss, president, Lehigh Construction Group, Inc.; Carolyn M. Murray, Hunt Commercial Real Estate; Donald Ogilvie, superintendent, Erie 1 BOCES; Charles Telford, partner, Damon & Morey, LLP, and past Rotary Club of Buffalo president Dr. Antone F. Alber, dean of the Wehle School of Business at Canisius College.
About Rotary Club of Buffalo
Founded in 1905 in Chicago, Rotary International is a worldwide
organization of business and professional leaders whose mission is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas. The Rotary Club of Buffalo was the 28th club in the world and currently has more than 175 active members serving the local and international communities. For more information about Rotary, contact John McClive at the Buffalo Rotary office at 854-3397 or e-mail jmcclive@buffalorotary.org or visit our website: www.buffalorotary.org.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Anthony J. Baynes to Receive Service Above Self Award from Rotary Club of Buffalo; Nine Others to Receive Pride of Workmanship Award at June 11 Meeting
Rotary Club of Buffalo will present its annual Service Above Self Award to Anthony J. Baynes, founder and owner of A.J. Baynes Group, at its June 11, 2009 luncheon at the Harbour Club in HSBC Arena. The A.J. Baynes Group, headquartered in Buffalo, is one of the leading third-party logistics and freight management providers in the country. The A.J. Baynes Group encompasses A.J. Baynes Freight Contractors Ltd., Extra Mile Transportation, LLC and Evolution Development.
The Service Above Self Award is given out annually by each local Rotary Club chapter. The recipients must have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, in any form and at any level, with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others through Rotary. Service rendered by the recipients through Rotary must have been on a continuing basis. Baynes is receiving the award from the Rotary Club of Buffalo “in recognition and appreciation of his exemplary leadership and relentless dedication to serving our community.”
Baynes, a graduate of Buffalo State College, resides in Williamsville, New York with his wife. Elaine.
Also at the luncheon, nine individuals will be presented with the Pride of Workmanship Award, which “recognizes employees who are the unsung heroes of their companies, who get the job done right the first time, and who display talent and the positive attitude meriting the Pride of Workmanship.”
Recipients of this year’s Pride of Workmanship Award are Judy Armantia, LPN, Tonawanda Pediatrics; Barbara DeMartino, Fernwood Capital/Leasing; Kathleen Diina, Metrodata Services, Inc.; Justin Guerin, Food Bank of WNY; Deborah LaBounty, City Mission/Cornerstone; John McEnroe, Goodwill Industries/WNY; Nancy M. Muroff, Greater Niagara Frontier Council, BSA; Cecilia Smith, Hyatt Regency Buffalo, and Christy Stoebe, Foit-Albert Associates.
The mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards, and to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Rotary Club of Buffalo presents a variety of speakers at its weekly luncheon meetings. The public is welcome. For more information, visit www.buffalorotary.org.
The Service Above Self Award is given out annually by each local Rotary Club chapter. The recipients must have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, in any form and at any level, with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others through Rotary. Service rendered by the recipients through Rotary must have been on a continuing basis. Baynes is receiving the award from the Rotary Club of Buffalo “in recognition and appreciation of his exemplary leadership and relentless dedication to serving our community.”
Baynes, a graduate of Buffalo State College, resides in Williamsville, New York with his wife. Elaine.
Also at the luncheon, nine individuals will be presented with the Pride of Workmanship Award, which “recognizes employees who are the unsung heroes of their companies, who get the job done right the first time, and who display talent and the positive attitude meriting the Pride of Workmanship.”
Recipients of this year’s Pride of Workmanship Award are Judy Armantia, LPN, Tonawanda Pediatrics; Barbara DeMartino, Fernwood Capital/Leasing; Kathleen Diina, Metrodata Services, Inc.; Justin Guerin, Food Bank of WNY; Deborah LaBounty, City Mission/Cornerstone; John McEnroe, Goodwill Industries/WNY; Nancy M. Muroff, Greater Niagara Frontier Council, BSA; Cecilia Smith, Hyatt Regency Buffalo, and Christy Stoebe, Foit-Albert Associates.
The mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards, and to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Rotary Club of Buffalo presents a variety of speakers at its weekly luncheon meetings. The public is welcome. For more information, visit www.buffalorotary.org.
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