Program:  Rob Sollenne is a board member of Geneva Community Projects and has been for 14 years. He spoke about many projects they are and have been involved in over the years.

• They raised $65,000 for the pressure treated playground by the lake which has been replaced by new more acceptable material. They partnered with HWS to build the new park.
• They also did the Seneca Lake Whale Watch which ended in 2007.
• Partnered with the City of Geneva to build the new gazebo by the lake. A launch party is planned for July 19^th, there will be big flower pots surrounding it.
• They put on the Rose Soiree at Pulteney Park and donated proceeds to many groups in Geneva.
•  Some of the other things they have worked on are FLX Excursion which is Riesling focused, chairs on the boardwalk, Geneva Music Festival, the mural on Castle St., the Butterfly Garden on Castle St. Pulteney Park fountain (They got it up and running again after it was not functioning).
• They want to keep improving the “pocket parks” throughout Geneva. (Washington St., Brook St., Gulvin, Richards) They will also be having “Meet your Parks” events where there will be free ice cream to encourage folks to visit the parks.
• Coordinated the Eclipse Run and have worked with Jake Longwell to establish a radio station (WGCC 104.1 FM) with the antenna at Seneca Lake Yacht Club that went live in April 2026.
• They are looking for local businesses to advertise for $100/month.

They will also be doing “Meet the Streets” where there will be pop-up music events. They will also be doing Geneva Sounds @ Cracker Factory. They are doing so many wonderful things for the residents of Geneva.