District Governor 1998-1999
Edward L. Paparella
He Moved forward with the Dream

The Dream Continued....

As our Rotary journey into the final quarter swiftly passed by, we looked back with pride on the many accomplishments that took place within our Clubs and District wide. We felt good about the countless number of our World Family members we supported in times of joy and despair. The hungry, the homeless, the young and experienced both domestically and around the World felt the helping hand of District 7150 Rotarians. I am so proud of each and everyone of you, your families and all those Rotary friends who supported our efforts. Our communities and our World are better places as a result of our collective passion to serve others. Thank you.

One may think it’s time to sit back and rest on the accomplishments so far this Rotary year. The needs within our Communities and around the World will not give us that luxury today. You need only to turn on the television or pick up the newspaper to see the devastation brought on by the weather or internal Country conflicts. We are the guardians of world peace, goodwill and understanding between all people. A responsibility that requires almost daily vigilance.

The recent communications from RI President Jim Lacy is asking that we respond to the destruction and death the result of nature and do our humanitarian part to assist the Kosovo refugees. In addition we are being asked to look at the direction of our membership within our Clubs. The membership numbers are of concern as we move toward the end of another Rotary year.

Has your Club reached or exceeded it’s membership goal? If the answer is yes, my congratulations to you for this great accomplishment. If the answer is no, there is still time to a make a significant difference in how you will end the year. With just a little focused effort from each Club and it’s members we can be proud of our membership growth. Let’s make it happen together.

The generosity already shown by our membership to the Rotary Foundation is nothing short of awesome. How very generous the District 7150 Rotarians are when the call for help is issued. The District labor day disaster, the Honduras devastation and now Kosovo will push the generosity of every Rotarian in the district to new limits. I know you will respond. The funds already committed are giving rise to even greater united generosity . The needs are so great, and touch our hearts in a manner that springs forth compassion and love for those caught in life’s challenges. Please continue to give generously, and feel good in knowing, one of our World family members is being comforted and sincerely appreciates our care and concern.

The Dreams continued as we marched toward the finish line this Rotary year. Now it's time to assist DG Herb Jerry with the 1999-2000 Theme - Rotary 2000: Continuity, Credibility, Consistency.

We enjoyed serving you. Love, Barb & Ed

 

 

As District Governor, I cordially invite you to visit our District's Web Site. Located in Central New York, USA, we are comprised of 44 Clubs, and 1800 members. You will find a variety of topics and an in-depth view of our District attributes. Please enjoy your Web Site journey as you visit our District. Thanks. - Ed

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....Ed, a lifelong resident of the Greater Utica area and a graduate of Thomas R. Proctor High School and Mohawk Valley Community College, has just completed a 36 year banking career.

....He serves on many community boards, including Utica Industrial Development Corp., Utica Head Start Children and Families, Inc., Credit Bureau of Utica, Inc., Boy Scouts of America, Entrepreneur Center of the Mohawk Valley, Good News Foundation of Central New York, Inc., Interfaith Bridge Building Coalition, Cornhill Community for Change and past chairperson of the Greater Utica United Way Annual Campaign. He is an active member of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and NAACP ( National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).

....During his varied banking career, Ed held several leadership positions including: Manager of a Credit Card operation, Business Development Executive, Consumer and Commercial Loan Administrator and Service Administrative Manager of a multi branch financial Institution. For many years Ed was an instructor for the American Institute of Banking. He facilitates sales, motivational and skill development seminars for a varied group of corporations and organizations.

....Ed has been an active Rotarian in District 7150 for over twenty years. Ed was president of the Oriskany-Whitestown Rotary Club in 1984 and 1990 and treasurer of the Club for many years. He is currently a member of the Greater Utica Sunrise Club, was a primary force in assisting the club in being chartered in 1992, and administers the new member induction ceremonies. He served as a Governor's representative, is a Paul Harris Fellow, a Benefactor and Literacy tutor.

....In 1995, Ed was presented the Rotary International Presidential Recognition Award for Outstanding Service to Families and Communities. He is a commissioned caregiver, lay minister in his Church and facilitates faith share groups in his home.

....Ed and his wife, Barbara, reside in Whitesboro, NY. They have three sons, eight daughters and 24 grandchildren. An advocate for social justice and human rights, Ed implements the ideals of Rotary into his every day, life-long dream and passion.