Come to hear District 7090 Governor, John Heise, update us on District programs and direction of our dynamic District with a preview of events during the District Conference, October 38 through 30, at the Niagara Falls NY Convention Center. He willl meet with President Ron Caruso and your Board of Directors before. Following is some information about DG John:
A three time Paul Harris Fellow, John joined the Holley Rotary Club in 1982.
The Holley Rotary Club is located in the eastern end of District 7090, in New York State. John served as Club President in 1988-89 and again in 2003-04.
John has also been active at the District level, serving as Youth Exchange Chair, Director of Youth Services, and Service Director. He has also served two terms as an Assistant Governor and was an area Foundation representative.
A retired administrator, John was an elementary teacher, elementary school principal, secondary principal, and a Director of Instruction. An active community member, John is in his eighth year as President of the local school board and has also served three terms as a village trustee. He served on the Boards of the Lakeside Hospital Foundation and the Holley Community Free Library. John was a member of the ARC of Orleans County, which serves developmentally disabled citizens, and was honored with the ARC’s Best Friend Award for his fundraising efforts on its behalf.
John has been married to his wife, Sandy, for 41 years. They have two children. Their daughter, Samantha, is a social worker in the local school district. Their son, Kevin, is the Coordinator of Academic Integrity for Virginia Commonwealth University. John and Sandy are also the proud grandparents of a three year old grandson, Alexander, who was born on John’s birthday.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Plan now to come early on October 27 to meet the Group Study Exchange (GSE) team from Brazil . It will be your only opportunity to meet them at Templeton Landing by 11:30 a.m. We will start the meeting early to hear from them but you will not be able to talk with them after the meeting because they have to leave exactly at 1:30 (or before) so Al Stocker can get them to the Lockport Interact Club by 2:15
Here is the team:
Team Leader is Alex Knapp Bakof, Businessman and University Professor
Alessandra Luther who is a Geography Teacher
Claudio Correa Filho who is a Public Employee-Federal Judiciary
Gustavao Hansel who is a Graphic Designer and Businessman
Larissa Ferreira Varias Marafiga who is a Lawyer & Professor of Law
Here is the team:
Team Leader is Alex Knapp Bakof, Businessman and University Professor
Alessandra Luther who is a Geography Teacher
Claudio Correa Filho who is a Public Employee-Federal Judiciary
Gustavao Hansel who is a Graphic Designer and Businessman
Larissa Ferreira Varias Marafiga who is a Lawyer & Professor of Law
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The speaker for tomorrow's noontime meeting at Templeton Landing is Ted Black.
As president of the Buffalo Sabres, Ted oversees all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the franchise, with specific focus on making the Buffalo Sabres the premier destination for NHL players and the Sabres’ current and future employees. In addition, Ted will provide strategic and creative leadership in areas including corporate partnerships, advertising, NHL relations, team marketing, Sabres’ television broadcasts, fan relations and ticket sales.
Over the last decade, Ted has compiled a track record of success and experience that few sports executives can match. Ted is an accomplished leader who contributed to and presided over unprecedented growth with both the Pittsburgh Penguins and FSN Pittsburgh. He enjoys close relationships with top executives, corporate sponsors, professional sports teams, television networks and at the National Hockey League.
In late 2010, Terry Pegula enlisted Ted to undertake the task of assembling and leading the group of professionals to advise Mr. Pegula on the acquisition of the Buffalo Sabres. Ted’s responsibilities included guiding the transaction negotiations, due diligence and NHL approval process.
As president of the Buffalo Sabres, Ted oversees all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the franchise, with specific focus on making the Buffalo Sabres the premier destination for NHL players and the Sabres’ current and future employees. In addition, Ted will provide strategic and creative leadership in areas including corporate partnerships, advertising, NHL relations, team marketing, Sabres’ television broadcasts, fan relations and ticket sales.
Over the last decade, Ted has compiled a track record of success and experience that few sports executives can match. Ted is an accomplished leader who contributed to and presided over unprecedented growth with both the Pittsburgh Penguins and FSN Pittsburgh. He enjoys close relationships with top executives, corporate sponsors, professional sports teams, television networks and at the National Hockey League.
In late 2010, Terry Pegula enlisted Ted to undertake the task of assembling and leading the group of professionals to advise Mr. Pegula on the acquisition of the Buffalo Sabres. Ted’s responsibilities included guiding the transaction negotiations, due diligence and NHL approval process.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Buffalo Sabres President Ted Black to Speak at Buffalo Rotary
Public is invited to meet and greet on September 22
The public is invited to meet and ask questions of Ted Black, President
of the Buffalo Sabres, on September 22 from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. at Templeton Landing (2 Templeton Terrace, Buffalo). Black oversees all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the franchise and believes listening to fans is the foundation of any successful business. He will present his “Outlook for the Buffalo Sabres” as the guest speaker of Rotary Club of Buffalo’s weekly luncheon series.
“I look forward to speaking at Buffalo Rotary and invite the fans to join in the conversation as we work to bring the Stanley Cup to Buffalo,” said Black. “No city deserves it more, no city will cherish it more and no city will celebrate it more.”
Over the last decade, Black has compiled a track record of success and experience that few sports executives can match. He is an accomplished leader who was enlisted in late 2010 to guide the transaction negotiations, due diligence and NHL approval process for Terry Pegula’s purchase of the Buffalo Sabres. Previously, Black contributed to and presided over unprecedented growth with both the Pittsburgh Penguins and FSN Pittsburgh.
He served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of FSN Pittsburgh, a regional sports television network that produced and telecast more than 220 live pro events and 1,500 hours of programming per year. Prior to his tenure at FSN, Black was a member of Mario Lemieux’s senior management team. He served as Vice President
of the Pittsburgh Penguins from 1999 to 2008.
The event is $20 and includes a buffet lunch. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Rotary Club of Buffalo at 716-854-3397. Funds raised at the weekly luncheon series help support The Buffalo Rotary Foundation. Attendees are encouraged to become a member of Rotary Club of Buffalo.
Media interviews can be arranged prior to or after the event. To arrange an interview or for questions about this release, please contact Marian Hetherly at 716-308-9649 or hetherlym@gmail.com.
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More About Rotary
The mission of Rotary Club of Buffalo is to provide fellowship and networking opportunities for business, professional and community leaders, to provide service to the community, and to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace. In 2010, Rotary Club of Buffalo officially marked 100 years of service to Buffalo, with 150 current active members serving the local and international communities. In addition to distributing many one-time grants, Rotary Club of Buffalo has contributed to such significant projects
as the founding of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club (1926); establishing Sunshine Day at Cradle Beach (1945); Rotary Lane next to Mirror Lake (now Hoyt Lake) in Delaware Park; Rotary Rink in Fountain Plaza; Rotary Park next to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fontana Boathouse (for which Buffalo Rotary was a large contributor) and installing
the 100-foot-high Rotary Flagpole with 30’ x 60’ flag at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park in downtown Buffalo. Rotary Club of Buffalo is part of Rotary International, a worldwide organization founded in1905 in Chicago. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 33,000 clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary Club of Buffalo was the 28th club in the world. For more information about Rotary Club of Buffalo, visit www.buffalorotary.org.
Public is invited to meet and greet on September 22
The public is invited to meet and ask questions of Ted Black, President
of the Buffalo Sabres, on September 22 from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. at Templeton Landing (2 Templeton Terrace, Buffalo). Black oversees all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the franchise and believes listening to fans is the foundation of any successful business. He will present his “Outlook for the Buffalo Sabres” as the guest speaker of Rotary Club of Buffalo’s weekly luncheon series.
“I look forward to speaking at Buffalo Rotary and invite the fans to join in the conversation as we work to bring the Stanley Cup to Buffalo,” said Black. “No city deserves it more, no city will cherish it more and no city will celebrate it more.”
Over the last decade, Black has compiled a track record of success and experience that few sports executives can match. He is an accomplished leader who was enlisted in late 2010 to guide the transaction negotiations, due diligence and NHL approval process for Terry Pegula’s purchase of the Buffalo Sabres. Previously, Black contributed to and presided over unprecedented growth with both the Pittsburgh Penguins and FSN Pittsburgh.
He served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of FSN Pittsburgh, a regional sports television network that produced and telecast more than 220 live pro events and 1,500 hours of programming per year. Prior to his tenure at FSN, Black was a member of Mario Lemieux’s senior management team. He served as Vice President
of the Pittsburgh Penguins from 1999 to 2008.
The event is $20 and includes a buffet lunch. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Rotary Club of Buffalo at 716-854-3397. Funds raised at the weekly luncheon series help support The Buffalo Rotary Foundation. Attendees are encouraged to become a member of Rotary Club of Buffalo.
Media interviews can be arranged prior to or after the event. To arrange an interview or for questions about this release, please contact Marian Hetherly at 716-308-9649 or hetherlym@gmail.com.
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More About Rotary
The mission of Rotary Club of Buffalo is to provide fellowship and networking opportunities for business, professional and community leaders, to provide service to the community, and to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace. In 2010, Rotary Club of Buffalo officially marked 100 years of service to Buffalo, with 150 current active members serving the local and international communities. In addition to distributing many one-time grants, Rotary Club of Buffalo has contributed to such significant projects
as the founding of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club (1926); establishing Sunshine Day at Cradle Beach (1945); Rotary Lane next to Mirror Lake (now Hoyt Lake) in Delaware Park; Rotary Rink in Fountain Plaza; Rotary Park next to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fontana Boathouse (for which Buffalo Rotary was a large contributor) and installing
the 100-foot-high Rotary Flagpole with 30’ x 60’ flag at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park in downtown Buffalo. Rotary Club of Buffalo is part of Rotary International, a worldwide organization founded in1905 in Chicago. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 33,000 clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary Club of Buffalo was the 28th club in the world. For more information about Rotary Club of Buffalo, visit www.buffalorotary.org.
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