President Angela Sullivan called the meeting to order followed by the recitation of our Four-Way Test, with Angela’s signature fifth element, “Will it be fun?”  She then introduced our guests from the podium:

• Peter Bardaglio, our speaker
• Ryan Edwards

• Angela urged us to be aware of upcoming meeting changes.  Our next meeting is on a TUESDAY—May 6^th.
• Mike Katz announced that organization for the next Rotary Road Rally is starting.  Let Mike know if you would like to be in on the planning!
• Sarah Segal reported that our three exchange students have now moved to their third families.  Cards were passed around for members to sign, thanking those second families who housed our students.
• Diane Cohen reminded everyone of the ReUse sorting parties and distributed clipboards for members to sign up to help (or sign up on ClubRunner).
• RESCHEDULED due to rain:  Bob Gravani announced that the Spring Highway Cleanup is now scheduled for Saturday, April 26^th.  As before, meet at the Tops Triphammer parking lot at 8:45 AM and then head out to Route 13 for about two hours.  Wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves and water.  Hard hats, colorful vests, and bags are provided.  If interested, let Bob know directly (rbg2@cornell.edu) or sign up on ClubRunner!
• Austan Diiorio announced a “Better Together” event at Stewart Park on May 10^th to better our awareness of our community mental health organizations.  Several food trucks will offer free food, along with live music, over 35 tabling organizations, and mental health education.  A clipboard was passed listing opportunities to volunteer.
• President Angela said that there are increasing service opportunities for Rotarians! BUT please sign up on ClubRunner so that our activities will be recognized by Rotary International.  Then remember that members are encouraged to give a gift through our Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation.  A generous Rotarian will match contributions up to $5,000.  We hope to raise $10,000 by April 23^rd but currently only have 9 donors for a total of $1695.  Please donate by credit card here.
• Mary Berens announced a ‘dish-to-share picnic’ to visit with our RYE students from the Ithaca, Trumansburg, and Dryden Clubs.  Also Cinco de Mayo, the dinner is scheduled for May 5^th in the large pavilion at Stewart Park starting at 5:30 PM.  Help is also needed for a 5 PM set up.

Introduced by Mary Kane, Peter Bardaglio is a founding member of the New Roots Charter School’s Board of Trustees and Executive Director of the Ithaca 2030 District.   He is also founder and coordinator of the Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative (TCCPI), a multi-sector effort in the Ithaca area to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.  Co-author of Boldly Sustainable: Hope and Opportunity for Higher Education in the Age of Climate Change (2009), he previously served as a senior advisor and senior fellow at Second Nature, a nonprofit based in Boston that promotes sustainability in higher education.

The 2030 District is led by the private sector and works to collect, benchmark, and analyze data in order to track progress.  Performance targets include new construction buildings being carbon neutral by 2030 and reducing water and CO2 of auto and freight by 50% by 2030.  For existing buildings, the goal is to reduce energy use, water use, and CO2 of auto and freight by 50% by 2030.

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HAPPY DOLLARS

• Warren Allmon: thank you to Mary and Peter, with a shout-out to PRI.  He shared that the Sciencenter recently lost two IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) grants from an agency raided by DOGE and effectively no longer exists.  Please write to your Congressmen and Senators.
• Diane Cohen: happy to see that ReUse is the top fundraiser for our club.  Thanks to all who support it, while the ReUse staff enjoyed a holiday party on April 16^th.
• Mike Katz: grateful to have spent 30 days with a new grandson in China!
• Aly Evans: thank you to our generous community.  Please call people about what makes you mad in regard to funding.  Consider sustainable gifts to organizations that matter to you—and volunteer!
• Brian Wilbur: recently traveled to Kentucky for the oldest grandson’s wedding.
• Kelly Buck: back from skiing in France; her skis are hung up for the season.
• Mary Berens: paid IOUs from past Happy Dollars; also spent 24 days in Portugal and had great weather.
• Sarah Segal: her daughter has been selected to serve in the Peace Corps and is scheduled to travel to Africa in June.  DOGE was at its headquarters two weeks ago, so everyone is waiting to hear what may be affected.
• Aarti Patel and Brian Greene: moving unexpectedly on May 7^th; thank you for our brief experience in Rotary.
• Heidi Goldstein: celebrated grandchildren’s birthdays: the twins are 18 and the baby is 16. Heidi is still here—stay positive!
• Larry Thayer: a check is in the mail!  He and his wife celebrated their 70^th anniversary recently.
• Sherrie Negrea: Rotary will be marching in the Ithaca Festival Parade on May 29^th; she seeks volunteers with electric vehicles.  More details to come.
• Angela Sullivan: has lots of connections in Kentucky.  She appreciated everyone for sharing; calling your representatives does matter—consider calling the heads of Committees!

• Membership:  thanks to the efforts of the committee, the goal for the year has been exceeded!  135 was the goal, and we are at 139.
• Participants in service activities: 100 is the goal; we are at 94.
• We have exceeded the Rotary Foundation goal with contributions around $5,000.  We do need some work on the Polio Plus goal of $4,000 as we are just under $1,000.
• Social Activities: we hoped to have 12 events, and we are at 9.
• Service Projects: 12 is the goal, and we estimate 6 currently, but all participants in these projects need to have signed up online (ClubRunner) in order for credit to be received.
• Engagement of Club-Sponsoring Rotarians: 8 was the goal, and we are at 8.
• Rotaract: 1 was the goal, and we are now at 2 Rotaract Clubs (CU and IC).

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