ROTOSCOPE April 14, 2014
This week’s speaker was Pat Herberger, President of Herberger Consulting Group and Independent Associate for LegalShieldSM. She consults with executives and human resource professionals on identity theft, data breaches, related compliance issues and solutions, and has achieved the designation of Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist. She has BS and MBA degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Pat has appeared on television programs including Crossroads, and Conversations with NYS Senator George Maziarz. She also filmed a special program on Identity Theft for the Government and Media News Network, which ran for 7 weeks in the WNY area. Pat has presented programs to CPAs, HR professionals, business owners, the NYS government, retired law enforcement, teachers, and numerous other organizations.
Prior to becoming President of Herberger Consulting Group, she was the V.P. of Human Resources for FedEx Trade Networks, and worked for 25 years in the Human Resource field. She presented many training, compliance and personal development workshops to employees and management.
Pat is a member of InfraGard (a group affiliated with the FBI), Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association, National Association of Women Business Owners, Amherst Chamber of Commerce, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, and is a Board Member and Immediate Past President of the Board of Directors for the Buffalo/Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives.
She resides in Porter, NY with her husband Tom.
Highlights of her presentation included:
· Discussion of the “heartbleed” virus
· Lots of ID theft in trying to sign up for Obamacare
· Discussed the wide array of ID theft types
· Particular focus on being aware of ATM scams
· Covered how to protect from ID theft
Announcements:
Club’s Facebook Page: Take a look at the Club’s Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfWilliamsville) page that was developed by Gary Skaylo and “Like” our page.
Club Board Meeting: The Club’s monthly Board of Directors meeting will be held on Thursday, April 17th at 8:00 AM at the offices of the Amherst Industrial Development Agency, 4487 Main Street, and corner of Main/Berryman. This is just west of Amherst Central High School, and across from Daemen College.
Foundation Annual Meeting: The Foundation’s Annual Meeting will be held on June 9, 2014. The Annual Report will be presented by Foundation President William Thulman.
Glen Park / Rotary Park: A draft procedure was distributed previously by email to all members for the 2014 clean-up and maintenance of Rotary Park-Rotary Circle for Club member review / comment / recommendations / suggestions. Any review comments? The Board will act on this procedure at the April 17th meeting.
Meeting Attendance Option: Mark April 28th on your calendar to attend the Club meeting and learn of an option to Rotary Club meeting attendance. Liz Kovacs of the Rotary E-Club of SO/WNY (Southern Ontario-Western New York) will present information on how you can “attend” using your computer, while on an island in the South Pacific or at home at 1:30 AM in your pajamas. Learn how you can improve your RI reported meeting attendance.
Also at this meeting (04/28/2014), we will have members of the Rotary Club of Amherst in attendance. A discussion on potential event collaborations, collaboration on local, regional and international projects will be a focus discussion
District Assembly: May 3rd, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Conference Center, Niagara Falls, NY (101 Old Falls Street). Pre-Registration or on-line registration will be required. Mark your calendar for this event. See the web site for Program, Workshops, etc. The event opens with a light breakfast and fellowship. Cost is $35.00 for all event activities, breakfast and lunch included.
For registration go to: https://www.rotaryniagara.org/districtconference/reg. On-Line Registration will CLOSE at 10:00 PM on Wednesday April 23, 2014.
RYLA Event: The District’s RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) committee is pleased to announce that RYLA will be taking place June 8-14 at SUNY, Fredonia. Don't miss the opportunity to send a candidate(s) to this exciting week-long leadership program for 19-25 year olds.
Ed S. sent out by email the 2014 application form, poster, and a document to provide members with some background information about RYLA. This information can also be found on the District’s website. The fee is $750 and the early bird (April 22, 2014) discounted fee is $675. Former exchange students, Rotaractors, and SLAPSHOT alumni make great candidates for RYLA.
A few clubs have been creative in funding this program. There are businesses, government organizations and charitable/not-for-profit organizations that have some bright, promising young people on staff demonstrating great leadership potential. Some of these organizations have gladly paid the fee for RYLA. It is an amazing deal for such a fantastic week-long leadership program.Check it out on the District website at www.rotary7090.org, click on New Generations/Youth Services or go to www.ryla7090.com.
Club Web Site Advertising: Did you know that advertising on the Club’s web site is $100/year, July 1 to June 30? That’s approximately $0.27 per day, and is seen by everyone visiting the Club’s web page. Pro-rata is also available. Interested? Ask Vern Anderson for the details and join other Club members who are already using this form of advertising ….helping their business and their Club.
Every Rotarian – Every Year (EREY): Wow!!!! Did you know that for $0.27 per day, less than $2.00 per week, and $8.33 per month you can be an active participant and be recognized in Rotary International’s (RI) EREY Program? And you can do this with a simple authorization to RI to charge a credit card account for the recurring period (month / quarter / annual ) amount you designate. This is simple and straightforward.
Your commitment provides grant funds for RI and our District 7090 for projects that are used to fund local and international service projects, scholarships, and vocational training teams.
Would you please seriously consider an annual commitment to the EREY program? There is an aspirational goal of $100 per year per member. Please see the attached EREY form whereby you can make this commitment for a tax-deductible contribution (501.c.3 charity) as a recurring monthly, quarterly or annual donation using a credit card ( www.rotary.org/contribute). You know the good that Rotary and its members accomplish; please seriously consider your participation in EREY. Our Club number is 4756, District #7090, and your individual member number can be found on the mailing label of the Rotarian magazine, an 8-digit number preceded by “#” just above your name. Ed S. will have each member’s membership number at the Club meetings for information and ease of reference. Thank You!
Program Schedule: The April 10th issue of the Speakers’ Schedule was distributed by email to all members. We have openings for speakers. Doug Littlewood can provide you with the current schedule and available openings. We have quite a few openings for a speaker after February and the remainder of the year. If you have a potential speaker, it is suggested that two (2) open dates, in order of speaker preferred priority, be confirmed with Doug Littlewood or Vern Anderson, who will confirm the specific date, and “lock” that date for your speaker. Please keep Doug and Vern updated if changes need to be made. In our social and business lives we may know of individuals who have an interesting background, career, or story. Ask them: “Would you share this with my Rotary Club?”
Future speakers: Discussions are taking place for speaking engagements with the following: Mark Thomas (Western Regional Director – NYS Parks); and Maria Lehman (Peace Bridge).
Meeting Attendance: Ed S.reminded us that the Club’s and RI’s requirements are attendance at a minimum level of 50% of the scheduled meetings, which can also be met by make-ups at any of the District’s 69 clubs throughout the southern Ontario-western New York area. Attendance at Club and/or event committee meetings, Board meetings, and Foundation meetings also count to your attendance requirement. If you do this, ensure that you receive a Make-Up post card from the Club that you visited which you will turn in to either Matt Balling or Vern Anderson. Missing four (4) unexcused meetings in a row are the basis for RI membership termination. If you have a Smartphone, there is a Rotary app that provides detailed information on each of the worldwide Rotary clubs, contacts, meeting location data, etc.
Ed S. also noted that members can make-up a meeting anywhere in the world and via the District’s new eClub (www.rotaryeclub7090.org), Rotary E-Club of SOWNY (Liz Kovacs, President of this Club will be our speaker on April 28). Be sure to let Vern Anderson know of your “attendance.”
2014 Calendar Marks:
Club:June 2nd – Mix ‘N Mingle (Williamsville is the Host Club); June 9th – Annual Club Foundation Meeting; June 18th– our 14thStrawberry Festival; August 10th – Classic Car Show; September 22nd– the Club’s 3rdAnnual Golf Outing.
Other Rotary Club Events: Rotary Club of Niagara Falls / Rotary Club of Niagara Falls-Sunrise -2nd Annual Elimination Draw / April 29, 2014 @ Club Italia; Rotary Club of Amherst / May 9, 2014 – Sproktoberfest 2014; Kenmore Rotary / May 14, 2014 – Beer & Wine Tasting; Niagara-on-the-Lake / May 25, 2014 – 23rd Annual Garden Party & Shaw Theatre Event; Rotary Club of Lancaster-Depew / August 11, 2014 – Jack Newhouse Memorial Golf Classic. Materials and flyers for these events were distributed previously by email to all members. (Also see Club websites for information for each event.)
District:April 25-27th – SLAPSHOT; May 3rd – District Assembly; June 8-14th – RYLA Event; October 25-26 – The Buffalo Bash Event –District Conference – District Conference being held at Buffalo’s Convention Center /// (See District 7090 web page--http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/home.aspx?did=7090--for details on all District events.)
Fines: Tim Henderson, Fine Master.
· Norm M.--$2--Late
· Gary S.--$1—No Pin
Happy Dollars:
· Kathy B.--$5—for sharing a birthday with Gary S.
· Frank R.--$1—for his grandson’s orchestra being invited to play in Michigan
· Roger G.--$1—for his granddaughter’s (Alexa) school being invited to Chicago; finest high school orchestra
· Roger G.--$1—for his granddaughter (Katie) who competed last Saturday in a 100 meter event and won
· Richard W.--$1—great band going to play on Dyngus Day
· Richard W.--$1—got his classic car insured
· Doug L.--$1—for his daughter’s first grade class putting on “Annie”
· Bruce L.--$1—for attending a great reunion
· Lee B.--$1—for going to Cornell this Saturday to see his nephew play lacrosse against Brown.
We missed you this evening:
Vern Anderson, Ron Axelrod, Matt Balling, Mary Biddle-Widman, Mike Burns, Tony Cangialosi, Shirley Carnall, Bob Chur, John Crawford, Joe Fiorella, Carrie Leed, Ron Prazmark, Mike Prinzback, Ed Rath, Larry Read, Jim Rumsey, Michael Sirianno, Mark Storch, Bill Thuman