Chamber of Commerce Volunteers Needed

The Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce is looking for summer help. They are in need of volunteers to cover Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. from the end of May until mid-October. Shifts are flexible and can be broken down into smaller 4-hour shifts if needed.

Volunteers will be asked to:

Greet visitors. Answer all questions about activities, dining and lodging etc in the area, in a neutral manner, as the volunteer is representing all Chamber members. Gives directions. Answers phone calls. Offer administrative support during "down time". Stock up brochures when needed. Folds newsletter or letters etc when needed. Assists Visitor Center Coordinator or Director of Tourism and Marketing as needed.

If interested, please contact Jen at 535-7105 or by emailing her at JLG228@cornell.edu

Relay for Life Volunteers Needed

The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to work at their Relay for Life event on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 at the Watkins Glen school. The following shifts are available.


May 29

2 volunteers at the Elementary School Gate From 5-9PM

2 volunteers at the Main Gate From 4:30-9PM for Survivor Registration, Participant Registration or "spectator" ticket sales

2 volunteers in the Main Tent from 5-9PM Selling, watching and setting up the Raffle Baskets

2 volunteers in the Main Tent Selling Luminarias From 6 - 9PM

2 volunteers in the Main Tent manning the ACS info table from 6-9PM


May 30

2 volunteers 6AM-Noon at the Elementary School Gate either directing participants to the other gate for registration or doing "spectator" ticket sales

2 volunteers 6AM-Noon Doing Survivor Registration, Participant Registration or "spectator" ticket sales

2 volunteers 6AM-12Noon Selling, watching and setting up the Raffle Baskets

2 volunteers 6AM-12 2 volunteers in the Main Tent manning the ACS info table

2 volunteers in the Main tent at 10:30 AM to count Relay Bucks, Cardboard Car & Tent Votes.


Please call Jen at 535-7105 or email her at JLG228@cornell.edu

Thrift Shop Volunteers Needed

The Humane Society hopes to open their new thrift shop in Watkins Glen on May 16 and are in need of many volunteers to help run it.

At first, they intend to open on Friday, Saturday then moving to Thursday, Sunday afternoon and then Wednesday. It will all depend on the number of volunteers they get to cover the time. Shifts will be approximately 4 hours each.

Proposed Hours would be: (once in full swing)

Thursday – 12:00 – 7:00

Friday – 10 -7

Saturday to 7:00

Sunday 12 – 5

Wed 12 – 5:00


Days and times are flexible, so let us know if you might be interested! Please call Jen at 535-7105 or email her at JLG228@cornell.edu

Swine Flu Alert

NYSDOH Briefing for State Agencies on Swine Flu Situation

Since April 22, 2009, the New York State Department of Health has been actively engaged in monitoring the swine flu situation after the initial cases were identified in Mexico. State agencies, Local Health Departments and healthcare providers have been updated, and clinical guidance has been developed and is being actively updated.

The following resources are available and are being updated daily.


Resources

For the global picture on the evolving swine flu situation:
http://www.who.int/csr/don/en/

For the national picture on the evolving swine flu situation:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/index.htm

For the state picture on the evolving swine flu situation:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/

For questions from the general public:
1-800-808-1987
NYC residents please call 311


Employee Resources

Questions and Answers:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/seasonal/swine_flu/swine_flu_questions_and_answers.htm


General Recommendations

• To protect yourself and your family from the flu:
• Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. Alcohol-based hand cleansers are also effective.
• Avoid people who are ill, and stay home from work or school if you are sick.
• Use tissue when you cough, sneeze or spit, and dispose of the tissue in a covered trash bin.
• Keep hands away from your face. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Clean shared space more often such as phone receivers, keyboards, steering wheels and office equipment.

Young @ Heart

Due to all of the positive feedback we've received from Recognition attendees and an interest from several of you to purchase the movie, we thought we'd post a link to the Young @ Heart website where you can find more information.

Visit: http://www.youngatheartchorus.com/index.php

For those that were unable to attend, here's a short movie trailer so you can see what you missed! =)

2008 Presidential Service Awards

On Friday, April 24 Schuyler and Yates County volunteers attended the 2009 RSVP Volunteer Recognition at the Glen Theater in Watkins Glen. The event began by introducing station representatives, advisory council members, and County Administrator Time O'Hearn . We then recognized volunteers who earned the 2008 Presidential Service Award. Following the award ceremony, guests were treated to the movie 'Young @ Heart' which seemed to be a big hit with everyone!

A special thank you to Tim O'Hearn for speaking on the importance of volunteerism and for announcing the Lifetime award winners.

Awards winners are as follows:

Lifetime Awards

Stella	Fraboni	4,136.50	Lifetime
Barbara	Sutherland	4,325.50	Lifetime
Gold Awards
Virginia	Beebe		Gold
H. Irene	Elkins		Gold
Sam A.	Fazzary		Gold
Beverly	Gleason		Gold
Dianne J.	Grover		Gold
Jim	Haley		Gold
Darwin	Hammond		Gold
Clifton	Hathaway		Gold
Rebecca	Holder		Gold
Helen	Human		Gold
Evelyn	Jensen		Gold
Jean Y.	Johnson		Gold
Gertrude (Molly)	Leopard		Gold
Pauline	Mangus		Gold
Gregory	Marion		Gold
Carolyn	Merritt		Gold
Michael	Mize		Gold
Nellie A.	Munroe		Gold
Mary	Nichols		Gold
Donald	Riley		Gold
Chuck	Tarshus		Gold
Joyce	Tyler		Gold
Herman	Veil		Gold
Theresa	Winton		Gold
William	Wormuth, Sr.		Gold
Silver Awards
Dorla	Armstrong		Silver
Donna	Chidsey		Silver
Robert	DeYager		Silver
Phyllis	Garlick		Silver
Ruby C.	Gilbert		Silver
Gail	Gittens		Silver
Elsie	Goodman		Silver
Doris	Hunt		Silver
Joyce	McKinney		Silver
Anne	Myers		Silver
Doris L.	Navestad		Silver
Marion	Nicastro		Silver
Alan	Palinkas		Silver
Laurie	Scullin		Silver
Shirley	Shaffer		Silver
Karey	Solomon		Silver
Jean G.	Stevens		Silver
Regina	Tarshus		Silver
Sheryl C.	Thurston		Silver
Nicholas	Vander Weide		Silver
Hilda	Welker		Silver
David	Wiley		Silver
Bronze Awards
Fran	Anderson		Bronze
Roberta	Beckhorn		Bronze
Carol	Bianco		Bronze
Joann	DeLeury		Bronze
Douglas	Erwin		Bronze
Rose II	Freedom		Bronze
Elizabeth	Johnson		Bronze
Sidney	Mann		Bronze
Anne	Salisbury		Bronze
Walter	Scheuer		Bronze
Fred	Sibley		Bronze
Robert	Simpson		Bronze
Catherine	Sirrine		Bronze
Jane	Snyder		Bronze
Clara	Staples		Bronze
Ann	Stephno		Bronze
Christine	Updyke		Bronze
Stew	VanBuren		Bronze
John	Weichman		Bronze
Susan	Wojciechowski		Bronze
Mary	Wright		Bronze

Gardeners Needed

Check out the link to Glenda Gephart’s article in the Star Gazette about Schuyler County community gardens. Volunteers are needed to assist in this endeavor so please contact the RSVP office at 535-7105 if you are interested in helping.

http://www.stargazette.com/article/20090427/NEWS01/904270319/1117/news

Empire State Senior Games

Empire State Senior Games
Cortland, NY
June 2—7, 2009

The Empire State Senior Games is an organized sports & leisure program for New York State Residents aged 50 & older as of December 31 of the year in which the Games take place.

The Senior Games attracts nearly 2000 athletes, along with guests & friends from across NY state. Athletes participate in more than 20 competitive sports & recreational events. There are also instructional clinics, informational exhibits, & educational seminars. Each evening features an informal social event planned specifically for Senior Games’ participants.

SUNY Cortland is the site for the Empire State Senior Games.

TRANSPORTATION FOR PARTICIPANTS PROVIDED BY
SCHUYLER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING
CALL 535-7108 FOR REGISTRATION

Benefit for the Yates Community Center Project

"It Takes a Community...To Build a Center."

SPAGHETTI DINNER

PENN YAN MOOSE LODGE
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009

5:00pm - 7:00pm
$6.00 per dinner

Tickets available at Longs' Cards and Books store or call/email the YCRR office at
(315) 694-1071
lmiller@yatescommunitycenter.org

Tickets will be sold at the door
Take-Outs are available!

Yates Cultural and Recreational Resources, Inc.
111 Elm Street Penn Yan, NY 14527
www.yatescommunitycenter.org

Free Cell Phone & Minutes to Income Eligible

Did you know you may be eligible for a free cell phone?

The process to qualify for Lifeline Service depends on the State you live in. In general, you may qualify if...

1. You already participate in other State or Federal assistance program such as Federal Public Housing Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid.

   OR

2. Your total household income is at or below 135% of the poverty guidelines set by your State and/or the Federal Government.

   AND

3. No one in your household currently receives Lifeline Service through another phone carrier.
4. You have a valid United States Postal Address. In order for us to ship you your free phone you must live at a residence that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted.

In addition to meeting the guidelines above you will also be required to provide proof of your participation in an assistance program, or proof of your income level.

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