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Rochester Rotary episodes
- 10/5/21 - Dr. Lesli C. Myers-Small ( Rochester City School District Superintendent)Dr. Myers-Small received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s degree in counseling and human development, both from the University of Rochester. She continued her educational journey by earning a second master’s degree in Urban Educational Administration and her Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership from Saint John Fisher College.1 hr 5 min
- 9/28/21 - Simeon Banister (Vice President of Community Programs at the Rochester Area Community Foundation)Simeon Banister presents a brief History of Race & Rochester and its impact on racial segregation and entrenched poverty in our city. Simeon offers a retrospective view and then a look towards the current moment to focus on the need for an inclusive recovery.1 hr 19 min
- 9/21/21 - Lindsay McCutchen (Founder and CEO of Career Start)The gig economy, pandemic and emerging workforce collided and disrupted the landscape of hiring and retention as we know it. Lindsay McCutchen will dive into the evolution of how we arrived at our national labor shortage along with insights on how to stay in the game of hiring and retaining top talent.1 hr 4 min
- 9/14/21 - Steve Scully (Senior Vice President of Communications, Bipartisan Policy Center)Former C-SPAN political editor, host, and senior executive producer, now Senior Vice President of Communications at Bipartisan Policy Center. Steve began his career in Erie, PA at WSEE-TV and moved to WHEC-TV in Rochester (1986-90) and loved it there.56 min
- 9/7/21 - Scott Pitoniak & Thad Brown (NFL/Buffalo Bills Season Preview)Are you ready for some football? Buffalo Bills fans clearly are. This week the Bills and the rest of the NFL kicks off the regular season, and two long-time pro football reporters - Scott Pitoniak and Thad Brown - will break it all down for the Rotary in an engaging conversation and Q-and-A.1 hr 13 min
- 8/31/21 - Dee Miller & Gary Craig (“The Prison Gaurd’s Daughter: My Journey Through the Ashes of Attica.”)Deanne Quinn Miller was five years old when her father―William “Billy” Quinn―was murdered in the first minutes of the Attica Prison Riot, the only corrections officer to die at the hands of inmates. But how did he die? Who were the killers? Those questions haunted Dee and wreaked havoc on her psyche for thirty years. Finally, when she joined the Forgotten Victims of Attica, she began to find answers. In The Prison Guard’s Daughter, Dee brings readers in on her lifelong mission for the truth and justice for the Attica survivors and the families of the men who lost their lives.59 min
- 8/17/21 - Congressman Joe Morelle (Recovering, Rebuilding, Revitalizing: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic)In addition to creating a public health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed challenges and inequities across our society that must be addressed. As America begins the process of recovering, we can’t just rebuild what was—we must, in President Biden’s words, build back better.59 min
- 8/10/21 - Sheriff Todd Baxter (Violence and New Policing Techniques)Todd Baxter is a 30-year veteran of law enforcement, with 22 years of service to the Rochester Police Department and four years experience as Chief of Police in the Greece Police Department. Sheriff Baxter joined the local force following three years of active duty with the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer.1 hr 6 min
- 7/27/21 - John Steffenhagen (Great Grandson of Leo Lyons (Rochester Jeffersons & The NFL)Great-grandson of NFL pioneer, Leo Lyons, John Steffenhagen recently discovered journal notes of Leo's, chronicling pro football and the NFL, and his involvement from 1911 to 1925, covering racism and historical football events firsthand like never before. And a collection of “antiques” from Leo 40 years ago.56 min
- 7/20/21 - Sunshine Camp's 100th Year w/ Don AlhartPast District Governor, Don Alhart unveils some of the tentative plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Rotary Sunshine Camp on Tuesday, July 20th at noon at Locust Hill Country Club and via Zoom. Share the history of this unique facility for campers with different abilities-as we look ahead to some of the events being planned for the centennial celebration of the camp-Where kids have no barriers to fun!56 min
About Rochester Rotary
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Rochester Rotary is a diverse service organization for business and civic leaders looking to make a difference in our community.
Since our inception more than 100 years ago, our club has…
Since our inception more than 100 years ago, our club has…
boasted a “who’s who” of the Flower City – leaders from every sector of the community: business and industry, education, human service, government, and more.
Today, our members’ volunteer spirit, generosity and commitment to community service remain vibrant. Through Rotary, Rochester’s leaders strive to achieve our mission of enriching the lives of Rochester’s youth, people with disabilities and of our world neighbors.
In addition to community service, we meet weekly for luncheons featuring expert speakers on the important topics of the day and we hold networking and fun social events.
Rochester Rotary and our more than 350 members are part of Rotary International, which is composed of more than 35,000 clubs with more than 1.2 million members worldwide.
Today, our members’ volunteer spirit, generosity and commitment to community service remain vibrant. Through Rotary, Rochester’s leaders strive to achieve our mission of enriching the lives of Rochester’s youth, people with disabilities and of our world neighbors.
In addition to community service, we meet weekly for luncheons featuring expert speakers on the important topics of the day and we hold networking and fun social events.
Rochester Rotary and our more than 350 members are part of Rotary International, which is composed of more than 35,000 clubs with more than 1.2 million members worldwide.