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Aug 06, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Extreme Weather in a Warming World
Aug 06, 2024 7:30 AM
Dr. Stephen Vermette is a professor of geography in the Department of Geosciences at SUNY Buffalo State University where he has taught meteorology, climatology, and environmental courses and mentored students over the past 30 years. He currently serves as a Research Associate of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences and as a Board Member of the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District. Dr. Vermette graduated with his doctorate from McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario) and was employed by the Illinois State Water Survey’s Atmospheric Chemistry Division where he worked on the Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network (IADN) which focused on the deposition of airborne pollutants to the Great lakes and co-created the Mercury Deposition Network (MDN). While in Buffalo, Dr. Vermette won several teaching awards and has been recognized for his work with National Geographic’s New York Geographic Alliance (NYGA) to ensure the geographic literacy of the next generation. One focus was the development of, and training of teachers to use, surface water quality kits. He has published numerous articles on local weather (providing local weather expertise for media outlets) and on environmental-related issues ranging from air pollution to surface water quality. Dr. Vermette received a commendation from the National Geographic Society for his dedicated leadership rendered to the State of New York to ensure the geographic literacy of the next generation. The Wall Street Journal referred to Dr. Vermette as a “rare climatologist”, noting that he co-curated (with Tullis Johnson) a traveling art exhibition entitled “Charles E. Burchfield: Weather Event” which received an Award of Commendation from Museumwise. Dr. Vermette has an eclectic interest in all things related to weather and climate, especially as it relates to Western New York. He is currently hosting the Golden Snowball Trophy on behalf of the City of Buffalo. Topic Extreme Weather in a Warming World How is it that a warming world leads to an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, including cold weather extremes? How is Western New York fairing in a warming world and what is this talk of Buffalo being a climate change refuge city? Rotary Themes The environment and economic and community development. |
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Aug 20, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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To protect, connect, and restore our forests and wildlands.
Aug 20, 2024 7:30 AM
Marisa Riggi – Executive Director of the Western New York Land Conservancy. Marisa grew up in Williamsville, New York where she gained a love of nature through exploring the parks and preserves of WNY. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Geneseo and attended graduate school at the University of Vermont where she obtained a M.S. in Natural Resources. After graduating, Marisa spent over 5 years at the Northeast Wilderness Trust where she was responsible for protecting land in the Northern Forest region as Conservation Director. There she saw firsthand how larger, connected forests were infinitely more beneficial for plants and animals; she also saw how these connected forests create natural corridors that allowed plants and animals to migrate, increasing their chance for survival. When she returned home in 2017 to join the Land Conservancy, she brought the same principles to our region’s forests that had proved so successful in New England. These principles have propelled the Land Conservancy’s work forward. In just seven years at the Land Conservancy, she has led major conservation projects and helped the organization conserve more than 2,000 acres of land. This includes such high-profile forests as the College Lodge Forest and Floating Fen near Fredonia, Mossy Point in Wales, the Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands in Cattaraugus County. At the core of these conservation projects is one overarching goal: to protect, connect, and restore our forests and wildlands. Marisa Riggi was named the Land Conservancy’s Executive Director in August 2024, after serving as Acting Executive Director since June 2024, and Conservation Director before that. |
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Sep 03, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Speaking about their personal projects.
Sep 03, 2024 7:30 AM
BSRC Speakers’ We will spotlight our own members on their personal projects. Each will give and share a 2-minute elevator pitch on September 3rd Meeting. Together we learn and assist other Rotarians in their projects and nonprofits. We are small but mighty
Angela Hintz Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager - Wastewater and Energy Greg Norton President @ Twisted Rope | Digital Prospecting | B2B Sales funnels Open to the floor for others who can present a small piece on their careers.
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Sep 17, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Speaking about their personal projects.
Sep 17, 2024 7:30 AM
BSRC Speakers’ We will spotlight our own members on their personal projects. Each will give and share a 2-minute elevator pitch on September 17th Meeting. Together we learn and assist other Rotarians in their projects and nonprofits. We are small but mighty
Sarah Baird Solar Power is Changing Lives in Off-Grid Africa Mara Huber Experiential Learning and Community Partnerships for Sustainable Development: A Foundational Model for Climate Action Open to the floor for others who can present a small piece on their careers.
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Sep 20, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
**Join Us for a Special Celebration!** Mingle and celebrate with our club and distinguished guests from our district as we mark our 30th anniversary as a Rotary Club. We've come a long way from our humble beginnings in 1994. Let's commemorate this milestone together! September 20th 2024 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturn Club 977 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY **$40.00 includes hors d'oeuvres** - **Cash Bar Available** Please RSVP by September 15, 2024. Funds raised will help build our service projects https://www.eventbrite.com/e/30th-anniversary-celebration-of-buffalo-sunrise-rotary-tickets-993721516807?aff=oddtdtcreator |
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Sep 23, 2024 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday September 23, from 5-6pm at Providence Farm Collective and the social hour is after the tour. https://providencefarmcollective.org https://www.hamburgbrewing.com If you haven't visited Providence Farm Collective and seen in person what has been accomplished in a few short years by newly settled refugees, this tour is for you. After the tour all are invited to Hamburg Brewing Company for a social hour. food and drinks are available at the breweryafter that. To see the incredible success story of one great idea and a bunch of committed refugees is a wonderful thing and the food they grow is amazing. Also the Monday Market is on from 3-6 that day at the Burton Rd. facility. https://providencefarmcollective.org/farmersmarket/ BSR has done some things for PFC - equipment purchase, and had a tour there a few years back, but not recently. Hoping for a good BSR turnout. Please let Barbara O know if you and a friend, partner, neighbor etc. can attend! We need YOU!!
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Oct 01, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Speaking about their personal projects.
Oct 01, 2024 7:30 AM
BSRC Speakers’ We will spotlight our own members on their personal projects. Each will give and share a 2-minute elevator pitch on September 17th Meeting. Together we learn and assist other Rotarians in their projects and nonprofits. We are small but mighty
Sarah Baird Solar Power is Changing Lives in Off-Grid Africa Mara Huber Experiential Learning and Community Partnerships for Sustainable Development: A Foundational Model for Climate Action Open to the floor for others who can present a small piece on their careers.
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Oct 12, 2024 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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“Bringing Hope to Kids in a Rural Community in Ghana.”
Oct 15, 2024 7:30 AM
Kofi Fynn-Aikins, PhD, President, Hope For Sisi’s Kids Bringing Hope to Kids in a Rural Community in Ghana Kofi Fynn-Aikins is the President of Hope for Sisi’s Kids (HOSIKIDS.org), an NGO that supports a rural community elementary school in Ghana. The mission of HOSIKIDS is to enrich the lives of uninsured and underprivileged school children by providing access to basic quality education and primary healthcare. Over the past five years HOSIKIDS has partnered with the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Global program on a humanitarian mission to Ghana. The partnership includes medical teams, students and faculty members and citizens of Erie County, NY, who provide medical services and supplies, educational supplies and tutorial services to the community. Kofi Fynn-Aikins is a retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Manager who was responsible for restoring and protecting fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats in the Lake Ontario and Lake Erie watersheds. He managed the Lower Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Conservation Complex, which included five offices in four states. He provided leadership, guidance, and coordination on scientific and technical matters, as well as on community outreach and education. In retirement, Kofi has been very active pursuing activities he’s passionate about: mentoring, and humanitarian work. As a manager in the USFWS, Kofi was actively involved in training activities at the National Conservation Training Center in WV, on leadership, community outreach and engagement, and diversity. He founded the Fynn-Aikins and Associates, to continue using the knowledge and experiences gained from these training activities to support individuals and organizations pro bono. He’s a Mentor for the National Fish and Wildlife Friends Group, an organization that works with NGOs supporting the National Wildlife Refuge System, and provides leadership support to their Board of Directors. In addition, he’s a Mentor for the Men of Merit Mentoring Program at the Erie Community College, Buffalo NY, helping to foster excellence, distinction and integrity in students, while encouraging them to stay in college, advance academically, and serve their community as they become the men they aim to be. He’s also a member of the Board of Directors of Amherst Meals on Wheels, which helps to provide the nutritional support needed for elderly and adults with disabilities living in the Town of Amherst, NY, to maintain their independence in their home environment. In 2020 Kofi started a tour business, Center of the World Tours, which leads tours to Ghana to raise funds for his humanitarian work. He’s also a member of the Rotary Club of Buffalo Sunrise. Kofi has received several recognitions for his leadership in the Great Lakes region, including, Invest in People Award; Conserving America’s Fisheries Award; Milford "Pinky" Robinson Memorial Award; Promoting Our Natural Resources Award; and Diversity Award. He holds a PhD in Ecology from the University of California, Davis; MS in Biology from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse; and BS in Fishery Science from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Kofi is married and has a 30-year-old daughter. His hobbies include traveling, visiting natural areas and meeting people from diverse backgrounds. Kofi is also an avid tennis player, competing in the U.S. Tennis Association League in local, regional, and national tournaments. He also coached youth soccer for 26 years. Kofi enjoys music and dancing, and he plays the conga drum.
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Oct 15, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Election Day doing our Civic Duties
Nov 05, 2024
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Nov 05, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Nov 19, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Foundation Meeting and Mandatory meeting for purpose of business of the club.
Nov 19, 2024 7:30 AM
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Dec 03, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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The Magic of Rotary
Dec 03, 2024 7:30 AM
Dave Alexander likes to balance his time between meaningful work, interesting projects and giving back. A proud member of the Rotary Club of Welland since 2008, District Governor Dave Alexander is keen to support clubs in deepening their experiences with their community partners and developing new relationships. Having a clearer understanding of the future of volunteering across our Best of Friends community is the theme of this year's District Conference on Saturday, October 26, 2024, and he hopes it will lead to more membership opportunities, new collaborations, interesting fundraisers, and each Rotarian sharing their Service Above Self experience. The Magic of Rotary is the international presidential theme this year and is an excellent rallying call for the kind of work that we do in making a difference in people's lives. |
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Dec 17, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Holiday Cheer and Wishes
Dec 17, 2024 7:30 AM
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Jan 07, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Training on topics such as public speaking and communication
Jan 07, 2025 7:30 AM
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Toastmasters International and Rotary International, formed a unique strategic alliance
Jan 21, 2025 7:30 AM
Glenn Gordon has been a Toastmaster for 15 years, during which time he has served the club in various roles, including President of Downtown Toastmasters three times. He has been a volunteer Area Director and Western NY Division Director. Along the way, he has competed in the Toastmaster competitions, winning the first place in the Western NY Public Speaking competition. During his career, he has been a serial entrepreneur, starting two companies in IT related business areas. He has also been a consultant to Fortune 100 companies, and a manager at at Adelphia and HealthNow NY (BCBS). Currently he is interested in helping people reach their potential as speakers and leaders, using the Toastmasters platform as a tool to help them grow.
Club's website is https://downtowntm.toastmastersclubs.org (https://bit.ly/dttm). The national organization is at https://toastmasters.org. In May 2019, two long-standing organizations, Toastmasters International and Rotary International, formed a unique strategic alliance, drawing from the strength of their many similarities and complementary differences. The opportunity for Toastmasters members is primarily to establish fellowship and make new connections, contribute more to communities, and potentially elevate clubs. Rotary members have the opportunity to develop new skills and may ask to visit Toastmasters clubs or receive evaluations. Toastmasters also developed eight educational courses for Rotarians and Rotaractors, available on Rotary International’s Learning Center, which can be accessed by their members in nine languages. |
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Jan 21, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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