Hudson Valley, Rotary District 7210 in upstate New York is hosting a week of "Get to Know Rotary" events for business/community members.

The E-Club invites you to their monthly meeting for an incredible presentation from the Charter President of the Rotary Club of Kyiv International.

Time: Saturday, February 11, 2023, 10:00 AM Eastern Time/US and Canada

Click on this link to Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6663404763?pwd=Ukh6YU9pdzN0Zng1cTV0N0ZIM3UvZz09

If you have trouble using the link provided above, the specific Zoom information to sign on manually for this meeting is as follows:

Meeting ID: 666 340 4763

 

Did your RYLA participants LOVE their experience at RYLA 2015?

Would they LOVE to return to RYLA 2016 as a Junior Counselor?

Watch for new club invoice coming to your mailbox

“January 24th Foundation workshop for the western region has been canceled and rescheduled for March 7, 2015. Same time same place.  All  Rotarians are welcome to attend. Those registered for the 1/24 workshop are automatically registered for the 3/7 workshop. Any questions contact PDG Bill Bassett at wbassett@hvc.rr.com”

And the winner of the Brewster Rotary club's

Congratulations to Jim Picarella for winning the 2015 Super Bowl Raffle from the Brewster Rotary's annual event. 

The second place winners for the flat screen TV were Dennis DiMattia and Rick Kozok.

We thank all who have supported the Brewster Rotary club.

 

 

The accompanying photos are from the Rotaplast+You mission to the Philippines.

The above photo is shows the team taking health histories of the many Philippine children brought to the clinic on day one of their mission. (Pleasant Valley Rotarian is in the photo with a translator next to her).

 

 

Our University Scholar, Louie Tobergte, who is studying at the University of Leeds in England

with Claudia Maffetone of Italy, one of the Peace Scholars at Bradford.

Both Peace Fellows were at our local District Conference

 

Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, December 13th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 14th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when when will be talking with Michael Weitzman about coping with depression.

The award-winning RadioRotary can be heard on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. on WTBQ 93.5 FM and1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/ and on Sundays at 7:25 a.m. on WBPM 92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ and at 9:30 a.m. on WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/ . Listen to all previous programs at www.radiorotary.org or on your MP3 player via iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801

Shown in the photograph are (left to right) RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser, Michael Weitzman and RadioRotary co-host Sarah O'Connell (photo: Kathy Kruger)

Lake Mahopac Rotarians preparing for the Putnam Community Action Program Thanksgiving Food Drive. The food will be distributed to needy families throughout Putnam County. The Lake Mahopac Rotary and Interact club spent from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this past Saturday and Sunday collecting food at a  Mahopac supermarket.

 

Lake Mahopac Rotarians Bob Panny, Chris Kraus and Greg Amato

Lake Mahopac Rotarian Dr. Alan Schwartz preparing boxes for the collection of food.

2014 ROTARY DISTRICT 7210

FOUNDATION GALA BRUNCH

November 9th, 2014

Hotel Thayer, West Point, NY

(Photos courtesy of DGN Lou Turpin)

DERRAN MOSS

Rotary World Peace Fellow

District 7210's 2014 Foundation Brunch Keynote Speaker

Derran Moss studied arts/law at the University of Queensland, while also working as a debating and public speaking teacher in three primary schools in Brisbane. He graduated as Law School Valedictorian in 1998, and proceeded to work for two years in District Court, before moving to Canberra to work in international law and counter terrorism with the Attorney General's Department in 2002, Derran was awarded an inaugural Rotary World Peace Fellowship to study in the USA for two years at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill). On completing his Masters in political science, focusing on international security challenges. Derran returned to Brisbane to work with the Crime and Misconduct Commission, during which time he was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to study juvenile substance abuse in remote and indigenous communities in the United States and Canada. From 2008-2010 Derran was the Chief of Staff for two successive Attorneys-General before moving to East Timor to work with the United Nations as a Legal Advisor, and then as Director in the International Legal Assistance Branch at the Attorneys-General Department. Derran spent 2013 and the start of 2014 working in Afghanistan as a political advisor in the north of the country. He currently works in New York for the Department of Political Affairs with the UN.

 

 

Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, October 25th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, October 26th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we interview Prof. Dan Freedman of SUNY New Paltz about 3-D printing.

 

The award-winning RadioRotary can be heard on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. on WTBQ 93.5 FM and1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/ and on Sundays at 7:25 a.m. on WBPM 92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ and at 9:30 a.m. on WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/ . Listen to all previous programs at www.radiorotary.org or on your MP3 player via iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801

2014 DISTRICT 7210 ROTARY FOUNDATION LUNCH AT

WEST POINT IN THE THAYER HOTEL'S

MACARTHUR RIVERVIEW RESTAURANTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2014 - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - $50 per person

Registration form in Download File section of website

Will be honoring both clubs and individuals for their service and humanitarian service including the first presentations of the Tansukh Dorawala and Jeffrey Keahon award.

Keynote speaker - Derran Moss

Mr. Moss is a Rotary Peace Fellow and currently a Project Specialist with the UN Information Policy Agency

 

Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, October 18th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM

and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, October 19th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we interview when we Nancy Lanni about building a school in Haiti.

 

The award-winning RadioRotary can be heard on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. on WTBQ 93.5 

FM and1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/ and on Sundays at 7:25 a.m. on WBPM 92.9 

or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ and at 9:30 a.m. on WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/ . Listen to all previous programs at www.radiorotary.org or on your MP3 player via iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801

                             Now's the time to earn Presidential Citation credit for an international project
                                               by supporting our district's Youth Exchange Program.

Deadlines are fast approaching for the Outbound Youth Exchange Program that allows you to sponsor a young ambassador from your community for a year abroad. District interviews take place in the next few weeks, so don’t delay. Contact Outbound Director Betty Djerf for further information (DjerfYEX@gmail.com).

 

 

TODAY - SEPTEMBER 20th

WOULD YOU LIKE TO INCREASE YOUR MEMBERSHIP?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KEEP THE MEMBERS YOU HAVE?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO ENSURE

THAT YOU HAVE ENOUGH MONEY FOR YOUR BUDGET?

If you answered yes to one or all of these questions, you need to have someone from your club attend the District Workshop this Saturday in Kingston. 

During her Club visits, District Governor Penny, has heard from so many clubs that they need help with membership and fundraising. You asked, Penny listened, and Penny is providing you an opportunity to improve your club.

There is one catch though………….

                      someone has to attend!

Remember we can never have enough members or money!!

Saturday Sept. 20^th

Garden Plaza Hotel

503 Washington Ave

Kingston, NY

9 am to 1 pm

Continental breakfast and lunch included

Please RSVP to Jack Peluse, District Membership Chair at  jrp740il@yahoo.com. 

 

No ROTARIAN CAN SUCCEED BY THEMSELVES, IT TAKES A “CLUB” and a “DISTRICT”…!

From: Elderact Founder/Adviser: Roger Risko, Poughkeepsie-Arlington Rotary

Recently, the Atria at Briarcliff, in the next District South of 7210, formed their 1^st Elderact Club thanks to the efforts of Helen Reisler, PDG, and Kris Chittur, the Briarcliff

President. Together with Andrew Stein and Helen Reisler, the ELDERACT @ Atria joined Forces and submitted a grant to produce an Elderact Video, which has just been sent to

Various clubs in and out of our district7210.  In fact, a thank you from the Bermuda Rotary came in just today from PDG Matts Ingemanson, Rotary International District 7230

New York & Bermuda and Trustee for Rotary District 7230 Foundation/Founding Member Centennial Chairman, Rotary Global History Fellowship congratulating Andy, Helen, and

Myself for the establishment of Elderact, Video and overall efforts to make Elderact a new Level of Service once we have the delegate votes, hopefully next session.

SPECIAL THANKS: PDG’s Bunnee Webb, Jim Yarmus, Jeffrey Keahon (RIP), Knut Johnson,Tam Mustapha, Tansukh Dorawala, Bill Bassett, Rotarians, Patricia Rosa-Usifer, Dana Diorio-Casey, All Board Members of the Wappinger’s & Fishkiill Rotary, and the lady, Louise Quartuccio, (Stan)

Activities Director for the ELANT Senior Residence,  whose question at A District Conference “what are you doing for seniors?”” sparked the birth of the word “Elderact” which came to me from ???? LOL.

The rest so they say is “history”.  If I left any name of a primary supporter for ELDERACT out of the loop, please know that I am approaching my own “Golden Years” and plan on joining Elderact in Florida, once I can get one of their Rotary Clubs to follow in the footsteps of the pioneers up here in The NorthEast.

Appreciatively submitted,

Roger Risko

District 7210 Elderact, Interact, Rotaract, Vassar College Rotaract/Toastmaster’s Club

and Radio Rotary Adviser Roger Risko, DOB October ’43

Ann Chale with her daughter Rotary Club President Christine

 

 

 

Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, August 9th, at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AMor http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 10th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-host Jonah Triebwasser be talking with Highland Rotarians Steve Laubach and Don Verity about the Hudson Valley Ribfest.

 

The award-winning RadioRotary can be heard on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. on WTBQ 93.5 FM and1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/ and on Sundays at 7:25 a.m. on WBPM 92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ and at 9:30 a.m. on WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/ . Listen to all previous programs at www.radiorotary.org or on your MP3 player via iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801

 

Shown, left to right, are Steve Laubach, Jonah Triebwasser and Don Verity.

There were just so many wonderful pictures from this year's District Conference at Great Escape that we decided to put them into a slide show. Thanks to Louis Turpin, Gregg Kroener and PDG Carole Tjoa's son, Michael Tjoa for all of these photos!

 

 

Goshen Rotarians Nan Gil-Wilson and David Wilson

Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, July 26th, at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AMor http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, July 27th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we'll be talking with Goshen Rotarians Nan Gill-Wilson and David Wilson about film production in the Hudson Valley.

The award-winning RadioRotary can be heard on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. on WTBQ 93.5 FM and1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/ and on Sundays at 7:25 a.m. on WBPM 92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ and at 9:30 a.m. on WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/ . Listen to all previous programs at www.radiorotary.org or on your MP3 player via iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801

(photo: Jonah Triebwasser)

 

The Red  Hook Rotary meets Tuesdays at 7:30 AM at the Bread & Bottle Restaurant, 7496 South Broadway. (Corner of South Broadway and East Market Street), Red Hook, New York. Visitors are welcomed.

(photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)

 

The Red  Hook Rotary meets Tuesdays at 7:30 AM at the Bread & Bottle Restaurant, 7496 South Broadway. (Corner of South Broadway and East Market Street), Red Hook, New York. Visitors are welcomed.

(photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)

TICKETS & INFORMATION - Marvin Axler - District 760 - 856-665-6555

DINNER RESERVATIONS - http://strikeouthungerdinner.eventbrite.com/

Red Hook Rotary Honors Middle School Essay Winners

(Left to right) Rotary president-elect Chris Chale, essay winners Fiona Seabrook and Sierra Siedma, Rotarian Linda Greenblatt and Rotary President Susan Simon. 

 

 

                                                                    

The Red Hook Community turned out in force to enjoy Red Hook Rotary's annual Apple Blossom Day festival. There was live music throughout the day, food and vendor booths and community organization displays. The Red Hook Interact Club gave visitors tours of a ShelterBox tent and raised funds to purchase one. A great time was had by all!

                                                                                

Millbrook Rotary to Learn about Bonnie Boxes

On June 11, Cindy Snow will speak to Millbrook Rotary about Bonnie Boxes, packages of love for cancer patients. These boxes are delivered to the nurses to hand out to patients who are alone or are having a difficult day. What started as a single chapter in Wassaic, New York has now expanded across the nation in 12 states.

Bonnie Boxes contain such items as, among other things: A bar of unscented soap, lip balm, warm socks and a knit hat, a small notebook and pen, a calendar, a puzzle book, hand sanitizer, (important to be sure items are odor free as the sensitivity to odor can make a patient nauseous), fridge magnets, bracelets, little games, crackers and chips or a small bag of pretzels, breath mints (to help eliminate that metal taste of chemo), small items that are home made, and of course, dark chocolates.

Millbrook Rotary meets at 12:15 p.m. every Wednesday at Copperfield’s Restaurant on Route 44/82 in Washington Hollow. Guests are welcome (lunch is $18). Talks usually begin after lunch at 1:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. For further information see MillbrookRotary.org.

                                                                       

 

Our District 7210 YEX students enjoyed a day in Manhattan with the Red Hook Rotary Club. After arrival in Grand Central Terminal, they headed south to the new Freedom Tower at the site of the World Trade Center and to Battery Park to view the Statue of Liberty. This was followed by a terrific performance of Blue Man Group. After the show, we strolled through Washington Park, shopped at Macy's and took in the amazement of Times Square. A great day with great young people!

(photos: Jonah Triebwasser)

 

Dan Streib, Rotary President Susan Simon and speaker host Rob Latimer.

Red Hook Rotary welcomed Village of Red Hook Highway Foreman Dan Streib to their recent breakfast meeting. Dan spoke about the many and varied duties of the highway department and the recent winter plowing. The Red  Hook Rotary meets Tuesdays at 7:30 AM at the Bread & Bottle Restaurant, 7496 South Broadway. (Corner of South Broadway and East Market Street), Red Hook, New York. Visitors are welcomed.

(photo: Jonah Triebwasser)

 

 

 

Alexandra Duenas becomes a Paul Harris Society Member

Rotary District 7210 DGN Nick Constantino presents
Clarkstown Sunrise Club's Past President Alexandra Duenas with her Paul Harris Society pin.

 Alexandra received her Paul Harris Society pin at the conclusion of District 7210's Rotary Foundation training course.

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION’s mission is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends who share its vision of a better world. This support is essential to make possible Foundation grant funded projects that bring sustainable improvement to communities in need.

 

 

PDG'S Bill Bassett, Knut Johnsen and Tam Mustapha instruct District 7210 Conduct Two Day Rotary Foundation Training Seminar.

PDG Bill Bassett instructing attending Rotarians.

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION’s mission is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends who share its vision of a better world. This support is essential to make possible Foundation grant funded projects that bring sustainable improvement to communities in need.

 

 

 

Region 7 (Putnam County) Brewster, Carmel, Lake Mahopac and Patterson clubs meet at the Putnam County Golf Club in Mahopac, NY

 

Region 7 Assistant Governor Marty Vigdor introducing keynote speaker District 7210 Foundation Chair PDG (1999-2000) Tam Mustapha

 PDG Tam spoke of the history, goals and successes of the Rotary Foundation

"The Rotary Foundation's mission is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends who share its vision of a better world. This support is essential to make possible Foundation grant funded projects that bring sustainable improvement to communities in need."

 

 

Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Dennis Ryan, seen here in photo flanked by AG Francis "Bud" Wassmer and PDG Carole Tjoa, recently becomes a member of North Rockland Rotary.

Interactors Plan Garden of Kindness

 

North Rockland High School Interact Club joined Rotarians, PDGs Carole Tjoa, Bunnee Webb and Knut Johnsen, Rotary Alternate RI Rep to the United Nations, in celebrating Rotary's 109th Anniversary. North Rockland Rotary International Service Director Gary Mower, Suffern Rotary Past President Donalee Berard, and E-Club President Ana Johnsen gave presentations on service to the global community. The Interactors conducted a blood drive, and are planning a Garden of Kindness project in the spring.

District 7210's April 12th Assembly

was held at Hudson Hall, Mt. St. Mary's College, Newburgh

    

                  PDG David Green                                               DG  Drew Kessler        

PDG Green & DG Drew gave welcoming remarks to Rotarians              

                                                                                                       

 

 Terry Laibach of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, April 19th, at 11:30 a.m. (on  WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, April 20th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 orhttp://www.realcountryhv.com/) when our guest will be Terry Laibach of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. We'll be discussing the whys and hows of recycling today.

The award-winning RadioRotary can be heard on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/ and on Sundays at 7:25 a.m. on WBPM 92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ and at 9:30 a.m. on WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 orhttp://www.realcountryhv.com/ . Listen to all previous programs at www.radiorotary.org or on your MP3 player via iTunes athttp://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801

REMINDER

District Grant Applications are due to Jan Miller by May 16^th

The application and instructions are in the Download Files section of this website

 

 
Our guest speaker today was Red Hook’s own Serena Winchell who spoke about her four years as a teacher in Fukashima, Japan and her experiences during the earthquake. Shown in the photo are Speaker Host Linda Greenblatt, Serena Winchell and President Susan Simon.

The Red  Hook Rotary meets Tuesdays at 7:30 AM at the Bread & Bottle Restaurant, 7496 South Broadway. (Corner of South Broadway and East Market Street), Red Hook, New York. Visitors are welcomed.

(photo: Jonah Triebwasser)

A good time was had by all at our Red Hook High School Interact Club spaghetti dinner. Our young people raised more money for their Shelterbox hero commitment of $1000 per year for three years. Our Interact youth cooked a delicious pasta dinner (which they served with a smile)! (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)

 

 

Red Hook Rotary Hears of New Recreation Center

 
Shown in the photo are President Susan Simon, John Kuhn and speaker host Susan Goodman-Goldstein

 

"Louis Turpin & Nick Constantino visited Hyde Park

to discuss Associate Membership"

District 7210 Rotarians earn

President’s Volunteer Service Award

    

    

SARASOTA, Fla., April 1, 2014 – As National Volunteer Week, April 6-12, approaches, Louis Turpin and Larry Palant,  Rotary District 7210, has been recognized by President Obama and humanitarian organization, ShelterBox USA with the President’s Volunteer Service Award for his efforts in 2013 to assist disaster survivors.

      When disasters like Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and the Syrian refugee crisis strike, many want to help. Turpin and Palant took action for ShelterBox, an international disaster relief organization that delivers emergency tented shelter and other lifesaving supplies to survivors of disasters and other humanitarian crises.

     Through Turpin’s and Palant's efforts of raising awareness and funds for ShelterBox, the organization was able to respond to more than 25 disasters in 19 countries last year, providing families with disaster relief tents, cook stoves, water filters, blankets, mosquito nets, children’s packs and other essential equipment. In one of the longest responses in ShelterBox history, ShelterBox has sent aid to support over 5,000 families affected by the Syrian crisis in Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan, Lebanon and Jordan. Already in country, ShelterBox was able to respond immediately when Typhoon Haiyan hit and have distributed shelters and other supplies to help 5,900 families to date.

    “I am incredibly honored to work alongside our volunteers, including Louis and Larry,” said Emily Sperling, president of ShelterBox USA. “It is through their continuous efforts that we are able to bring shelter, warmth and dignity to so many families displaced by disaster around the globe.”

     The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a special recognition presented on behalf of President Barack Obama. The award is part of a national recognition program created in 2003 through the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation for individuals of all ages who contribute a significant amount of time to volunteer activities.

 

The ShelterBox staff extended a special thank you tp those Ambassadors who were recognized during the Humanitarian Award Ceremony for their above and beyond efforts. Those individuals are: 

 
Louis Turpin - Beyond the Box

 

Louis has created an initiative called the ShelterBox Heroes Program to recognize individuals or organizations that showed a sustained commitment to ShelterBox over a period of three years. Within just a few months of the program's success in his region, he developed a template that any volunteer could use nationwide. Since that  time, the recognition program hass inspired well over $100,000 in funding for disaster reflief. Louis is from District 7210 in the Hudson Valley, NY.

  Mark Dyer - Ambassador of the Year

 

Mark is a ShelterBox Respose Team volunteer who delivers emergency aid in the field and has deployed 11 times with the Shelter to assist with disasters such as the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and the recent Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Since joining the charity as a volunteer, Mark has raised more than $150,000 for the charity to provide assistance to disaster survivors.

Nanch Dodge - Rising Star

 

Working in an area with few ShelterBox volunteers, Nancy has raised significant awareness of ShelterBox in the communities she represents. She has spoken to area youth groups and has shared the ShelterBox mission on the air with Radio Free Palmer. Her goals for 2014 include a project to raise enough funds to provide 50 ShelterBoxes for disaster survivors. This project was inspired by Nancy’s desire to help families displaced by disaster and to commemorate Alaska’s 50^th anniversary of the devastating earthquake to strike in 1964.  

Pacific Northwest - Team of the Year

In 2013, this team raised nearly $100,000 for disaster relief. From a presentation at the Gates Foundation Visitor’s Center to entering a team in the Seattle Urban Challenge, the team has represented ShelterBox at more than 120 events last year. The team was also responsible for an event-wide scavenger hunt at LeakyCon, a conference for Harry Potter enthusiasts, which raised awareness for ShelterBox among a new audience.

We also want to recognize our Top Fundraisers of 2013: Len Nemeroff, Mark Dyer, Louis Turpin, Michael Mira, Wayne Robinson, Donna L. Gulley, Greg Krauska, Wayne Chiles, Allan Syphers, Nancy Faddegon. As always, we are very appreciative and proud of all of Ambassadors. At ShelterBox USA, you are the heart of our organization.  We are thankful for all the time you put into our mission.

 

 

 Rotarians at district's Rotary Founation seminar

 

PDG (1999-2000) Tamton Mustaph explaining the Rotary Foundation

 

PDG (1999-2000) Tamton Mustaph introducing Jenna Archulatta, RI contact person for Major donor and Endowment funds

 

     PDG (2009-2010) David Green   

 

 DGE Penny Byron, Ellen Haggerty, DGE Nick Constantino and PDG (1999-2000) Tamton Mustaph

  

PDG (2009-2010) David Green, DGE Penny Byron, Elena Mosley and Jan Miller.  

 

Jan Miller (Millbrook) shown presenting to John Buckley (Warwick Valley), Patricia Green (Monroe-Woodbury) and Christine Giangrasso (Highland), PDG (2012-2013) Bill Bassett, Brian Bunch and Dave Kruger.

Christine Giangrasso , President of the Highland rotary Club  with PDG (2012-2013) Bill Bassett

 Photos by Lew Turpin

 

 

District 7210 Rotary Friendship Exchange Commitee Meeting held at Mt. St. Mary College, Newburgh on March 29th.

 
  DGN Nick Constantino explained the different times of exchanges in Rotary. This committee will be facilitated by a District 7210 committee, but will be up to the individual clubs to decide on how and when to participate. Funding will not be available through the district.

The committee voted --- and our first, "test", Friendship Exchange will be to Brazil before or after the International Convention in June, 2015.

Thank you to everyone who participated --- and especially to Ellen Haggerty, David & Nan Greenwood and Ana & Knut Johnsen (better known as the "Fab Five"), who volunteered to work on the logistics.

The Fab Five will work together, then, in a few months, we all will meet again to review their plan.

 

 

Rotarians and their friends in

Orange and Sullivan counties

can now listen to RadioRotary

every Saturday morning

at 11:30 a.m. on WTBQ 1110AM and 93.5 FM.

 

Celebrating the expansion of RadioRotary are (left to right) District Governor Drew Kessler, District Public Releations Chair Stan Martin, RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser and WTBQ's Frank Trautt.

 

RadioRotary can also be heard on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 7:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ and on Real Country 1260 and 1420 AM Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// 

 
Red Hook Rotary hosted guest speakers Kathy Sheehan of the Mediation Center of the Hudson Valley (left) and attorney Kyle Steller of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (right) shown above with Rotary President Susan Simon (center). The topic was Elder Abuse, how to recognize it and what to do about it. There will be an Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Friday, June 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook, NY. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)  

The Mid NE PETS covers seven districts in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania representing in excess of 370 Rotary Clubs.

Mid-Northeast PETS 2014 General Chair PDG David Green (2009-10)

opening the training session with DGE Penny Byron.

RadioRotary will be changing the dates

we broadcast the show.

As of March 30th, the show will be heard as follows:

Saturdays - 11:30 a.m. - WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM

or http://www.wtbq.com/

Sundays - 7:25 a.m. - WBPM 92.9 and 9:30 a.m. WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420

or http://www.hvradionet.com/

 
Ellie Savoy's Health Tips Talk at Millbrook Rotary Coming April 9th

 

The speaker at Millbrook Rotary’s April 9 lunch meeting will be Rotarian Ellie Savoy, on the topic "3 Simple and Effective Ways to Make a Difference to the Quality of Your Health and Your Life."

Ellie Savoy helps overweight and overwhelmed women break free from the drama of diets, lose weight naturally, look great and feel fantastic. As a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, she works with time-starved women to take back their health, body and power by connecting them with their own innate wisdom. Her approach is simple, yet powerful and is free of rules and restrictions. She breaks it down into bite size pieces that are easily integrated into everyday life for lasting sustainable results.

Millbrook Rotary meets at 12:15 p.m. every Wednesday at Copperfield’s Restaurant on Route 44/82 in Washington Hollow. Guests are welcome (lunch is $18). Talks usually begin after lunch at 1:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. For further information see MillbrookRotary.org.

CAPTION: Ellie Savoy

 

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Poughkeepsie South Rotary held their fourth annual auto show at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie on Sunday March 9, 2014.

The MID-HUDSON AUTO SHOW benefitted from a mild weathered Sunday and very good turnout by the folks in the Poughkeepsie area.

60 new vehicles, Cars, SUV’s and trucks were the featured attraction.  With free admission and free parking, a not to be missed annual event.

 

 

 

January 24-26 saw the District 7210 Youth Exchange students hit the heights and the slopes in their annual Winter Weekend,

hosted by Phoenicia Rotary and Windham Rotary.

Thank you Phoenicia and Windham! 

 

 

"PDG Bill Bassett and DGN Nick Constantino welcome new Rotarian

Sheryl Abernethy to the Wallkill East Club"

 Rotary Hosts Vietnam Veteran Major Joe Bahnatka

 

Rotary Explores Historic Red Hook

 

Rotary Explores Historic Red Hook

The Red Hook Rotary hosted guest speakers (left to right) Chris and Claudine Close and Beth Jones of Historic Red Hook, shown here with President-elect Christine Chale. Historic Red Hook is the new combination of the Egbert Benson Historical Society and the Friends of the Elmendorph. We heard about their future plans to reach out to local organizations, such as Rotary, to partner in exhibits and events. They also plan to partner with local schools to give the students an appreciation of Red Hook hometown history.

The Red Hook Rotary Club meets Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Bread and Bottle Restaurant on the corner of South Broadway and East Market Street. Visitors are welcome.  (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)  

Krista Jones of "Sparrow's Next,"

a group that cooks and delivers meals to the families of moms

with cancer in the Hudson Valley.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The award-winning RadioRotary can be heard Fridays at 9:00 a.m. on www.hvradionet.com and Sundays, at 7:25 a.m. on http://www.wbpmfm.com/home.php . Listen to all previous programs at www.radiorotary.org or on your MP3 player via iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801

Shown in the photograph are: (standing) RadioRotary co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O'Connell; with Krista Jones (seated).

 

Last week the Fishkill Rotary Club celebrated its 60th Anniversary 

On June 23, 1953 the Lake Mahopac-Carmel Rotary Club sponsored/chartered the Fishkill Rotary Club. Recently the Rotary Club of Fishkill celebrated its 60th Anniversary at the Mill House in Poughkeepsie on Wednesday February 26th. Pictured are twelve members of the Club and in the front left sitting is Tansukh Dorawala - District 7210 Governor and friend of the Fishkill Rotary. Join the Fishkill Rotary Club for breakfast on Wednesdays at the I-84 Diner at 7:30AM.   

Literacy Orange receives

Warwick Valley Rotary Club donation

 

Warwick resident Christine Rolando, executive director of Literacy Orange, receives a $500 donation check from Warwick Valley Rotary Club President Neil Sinclair. Rolando told Rotarians her not-for-profit agency is dedicated to raising the literacy rate in Orange County through free one-to-one or small group adult tutoring. Literacy Orange is seeking additional persons to be trained as volunteers. Those interested can contact her at 341-5460. Rolando is immediate past president of the Middletown Rotary Club and served as co-chair of the eight-county Rotary District 7210 Literacy Committee. (Photo by Stan Martin)
 

 Goshen Rotarians & Goshen HS Interactors

Hosted District YouthExchange students

for 3 days in February

 

          Goshen HS Interactors hosted 5 of them during the school day on Friday, JD (Belgium) and Giulia (Italy) were hosted by the Global Studies department at Tuxedo's George F. Baker - driven by Beth(Obremksi)McGowan Science teacher and former Rotary Exchange student to Sweden.

 Shown in the photo are Maureen Roche with Rotary President-Elect Chris Chale

Rotary Explores 4-H Maureen Roche, 4-H Youth Development Program Leader, spoke to the Red Hook Rotary at their recent breakfast meeting about the programs for young people that 4H offers in Dutchess County. 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization, reaching more than 7 million youth in urban neighborhoods, suburban schoolyards and rural farming communities. Fueled by university-backed curriculum, 4-H'ers engage in hands-on learning activities in the areas of science, healthy living, and food security.

(photo: Rev. Fred Cartier.)

 

45 attended Distict 7210 Team Training Forum held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 at Mt. St. Mary's College in Newburg, NY.

 

DGE Penny Byron and 2014-15 District Secretary Lauren Rowley

 

 Red Hook Rotary Club's 59th anniversary celebration

 

 A grand time was had by all at Red Hook Rotary's 59th anniversary dinner at the historic Elmendorph Inn. The food and the fellowship were great. More photos can be seen on their website at:

http://redhookrotaryclub.org/PhotoAlbums/our-59th-anniversary-dinner-2014

Red Hook Rotary honored new member sponsors at their anniversary dinner. Susan Goodman-Goldstein (right) was honored for bringing in the most members so far in this Rotary year and Rev. Fred Cartier and Hon. Jonah Triebwasser (center) were honored for bringing in the most members of any current club members overall. Susan Simon (left) accepted for Rev. Fred.

NEW

Middletown Rotary Club

Informational Meeting

 

This won't be your grandfather's Rotary Club! 

Being led by Melissa Hidalgo, a new club is being formed unlike traditional clubs-not as formal, not as costly--but just as good for our community!  Come visit, without obligation, and learn what it's all about...

 

Date: Monday, February 24th, 2014

Location: Buffalo Wild Wings

    567 Route 211E, Middletown, NY

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

 

Please share this invitation with your friends, relatives, business associates, etc

 

Tune in to RadioRotary on Friday, February 21th, at 9:00 a.m. (on WBNR 1260AM, WLNA 1420AM) and Sunday, February 23rd at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM) when our guest will be Jo Hausam who discusses her personal journey through life with Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) and the extent of its impact on her life–therapy, surgeries, and medical support since she was three years old. She also details her recent research into PPS. Ms Hausam emphasizes the need for public awareness because children everywhere, including those in the United States, are still at risk, and she praises Rotary’s efforts to eradicate polio.

The award-winning RadioRotary can also be heard Fridays at 9:00 a.m. onwww.hvradionet.com and Sundays, at 7:25 a.m. onhttp://www.wbpmfm.com/home.php . Listen to all previous programs onwww.radiorotary.org or on your MP3 player via iTunes athttp://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801  

 

Jim Holmgren of the Mid-Hudson Chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Repairers spoke about the history and mechanisms of old clocks to Millbrook Rotary and guests on February 12. He inherited his interest for historic clocks and also an 18th-century tall clock (“grandfather clock”) from his mother. As a repairer of old clocks, he likes to tell his customers that he will serve no clock before its time!

Clocks work with a power supply of some kind. Originally the power supply was gravity, produced by falling weights. After the weight reaches the floor, which commonly is from six to nine days in an “eight-day” clock, it must be lifted to maintain power. Later ,springs were used for power. Mr. Holmgran displayed an Atmos Clock, developed 100 years ago. It gets energy to wind its spring from temperature and atmospheric changes, therefore no hand winding is required for years at a time. He also read from his book Dodendal Valley of Dreams. It’s a futuristic novel that is available from Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook. Two chapters in the book took place in Millbrook!

Millbrook Rotary meets

at 12:15 p.m. every Wednesday at Copperfield’s Restaurant on Route 44/82 in Washington Hollow. Guests are welcome (lunch is $15). Talks usually begin after lunch at 1:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. For further information see MillbrookRotary.org. 

CAPTION: Jim Holmgren and the Atmos Clock. 

 

Rotarians support guide dog program

 

Warwick Rotarians again expressed their support for the Guiding Eyes for the Blind program, which provides free assistance for blind and visually impaired people with trained guide dogs. Warwick resident Cheryl DeVine, left, a volunteer with the guide dog program, accepts a $500 check from Warwick Valley Rotary Club President Neil Sinclair and Rotarian Susan Ronga.

 Photo by Stan Martin

 

 Checking out the universe

Gina McAteer, newest member of the Warwick Valley Rotary Club and retail registered dietitian for ShopRite of Warwick, receives instruction in the use of a telescope from guest speaker Thomas Benjamin of Warwick, manager of telescope production at Televue Optics of Chester,  manufacturers of high quality refractor telescope lenses.

PHOTO BY STAN MARTIN

RED HOOK ROTARY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR 2014 SCHOLARSHIPS

The Rotary Club of Red Hook is pleased to announce that the club will award two scholarships of $1,000 each to students planning to attend a two or four year program.

Each applicant must be a graduating senior and a legal resident of the Red Hook Central School District, Pine Plains School District or Germantown Central School District.

Each student selected for an award must successfully complete their senior year and attend a post-secondary school of his or her choice. Scholarship awards will be distributed to the student to reimburse the student for any educational expense (eg. tuition, books, computer, etc.).

The award is based on academic ability (top 20% of class), leadership ability, involvement in community service activities, and communication skills of the student.
Credentials of the scholarship applicants will include the following:

1. Completed scholarship application package
2. An up-to-date transcript
3. Three (3) references; one of the letters MUST be from your school guidance counselor

A selection committee composed of members of the Red Hook Rotary Club will review your completed application package. The committee will base its decision not only on the essay response to this application, but also on the applicant’s history as a student.

Interviews will be arranged with the semifinalists and conducted at your school district with Red Hook Rotary members.

Application forms may be obtained from the Guidance Office at your high school. Completed forms MUST be mailed to RED HOOK ROTARY CLUB, Post Office Box 88, Red Hook, NY 12571. ATTN: LINDA GREENBLATT, by APRIL 1, 2014.
Please feel free to learn more about Rotary International through their website, www.rotary.org or the Red Hook Club at www.redhookrotaryclub.org

For more information, please contact Linda Greenblatt at (845) 758-8361 or lindag@hvi.ok

 

Tune in to RadioRotary on Friday, January 31st, at 9:00 a.m. (on WBNR 1260AM, WLNA 1420AM) and Sunday, February 2d, at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM) when our guests will be Rev. Betsy Fisher.

In March 2009 Reverend Fisher of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Amenia learned of a big need for food for the working poor in Amenia that was not being met by the nearest local Food Bank, so she started Food of Life. This program details how that works and the needs that it fills today.  The pantry, open from 3 to 5 p.m. every Friday, has sometimes had as many as 301 customers in a single day.
 
The award-winning RadioRotary can also be heard Fridays at 9:00 a.m. on www.hvradionet.com and Sundays, at 7:25 a.m. on http://www.wbpmfm.com/home.php . Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.org or on your MP3 player via iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801

Interact Club representatives recently updated local Rotarians on the activities and donations made by the Warwick Valley High School student organization.

 

WARWICK -- Warwick Valley High School's Interact Club, with a membership of about 100, is the largest student organization at the high school. And those students are having an important impact on the local community and beyond. Among recent projects, the Warwick students raised 4,000 items during a food drive, sent shoeboxes and gifts to soldiers in Afghanistan and children in foreign countries, supplied meals for 25 families for Thanksgiving and Christmas, helped senior citizens at Mount Alverno, collected Christmas toys for needy children and donated $1,000 to Rotary’s community service programs.

WVHS's Interact Club has been presented the prestigious Rotary International Presidential Award, recognizing it as one of the top Interact clubs in the world.

Warwick Interact members have raised more than $35,000 over the past 10 years with fundraising projects. Largest of these fundraising activities is the annual spring student talent show. All money raised is used for charity.

Although sponsored by Rotary's local service club, Interact operates independently under the guidance of Jeanine Fogler, who has been advisor of the club for 11 years. Rotary Vice President Ed Lynch serves as coordinator between the two clubs.

 PHOTO BY STAN MARTIN

 

Rotary Peace Fellow Application located in the download section of on the website.

RYLA - 2014 - Dist 7210 ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS Conference

COMPLETE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION IS ON OUR DISTRICT HOME PAGE

IN THE DOWN LOAD SECTION (Left side)

Applications must reach registar by May1st;

later entries will be considered on first come, first serve basis.

German Exchange Student Larissa Kress
in Red Hook 

 

L to R: Rotarian Gale Wolfe who is now hosting Larissa, exchange student Larissa Kress,Rotary Vice-President Susan Simon and Rotary President-elect Christine Chale who hosted Larissa earlier in the school year.

(Photo: Rev. Fred Cartier.)

  

Tune in to RadioRotary on Friday, January 10th, at 9:00 a.m. (on WBNR 1260AM, WLNA 1420AM) and Sunday, January 12th, at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM) when our guests will be Red Hook Rotarian Susan Goodman-Goldstein and Dena Crane of Moving Generations talking about Relocation Stress Syndrome and other problems confronting those who have to downsize their homes.

 RadioRotary comes to you from Rotary UN Day at the United Nations in New York City. Among the interviewees is RI President Ron Burton.

 

Tune in to RadioRotary on Friday, December 27th, at 9:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM, WLNA 1420AM) and Sunday, December 29th, at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM) when RadioRotary comes to you from Rotary UN Day at the United Nations in New York City. Among the interviewees is RI President Ron Burton.

 

The award-winning RadioRotary can also be heard Fridays at 9:00 a.m. on www.hvradionet.com and Sundays, at 7:25 a.m. on www.wbpmfm/home.php. Listen to all previous programs on

www.radiorotary.org or on your MP3 player via iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/

radiorotary/id397316801 

 Shelterbox Ambassador AG Lou Turpin accepting the Check from President Niki Weaver

Red Hook Rotary Donates to Disaster Relief 

 

 L to R: Larry Palant, RI President Ron Burton and Lew Turpin

Jonah Triebwasser
Co-Host, "Radio Rotary"
Listen to Radio Rotary Fridays at 9 am - WGHQ 920AM - WBNR 1260AM - WLNA 1420AM,
and WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays, 7:30 a.m.
or http://www.hvradionet.com/ or www.RadioRotary.org
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Lake Mahopac Rotarian Greg Amato and Brewster Rotarian Jan Stark

ringing the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle drive bells at the 1511 Rt, 6, Brewster, NY A & P store

Photo by Brewster Rotarian Bill Evans

   

Red Hook Rotary President Niki Weaver and Senator Gipson.

(photo: Jonah Triebwasser)

 

 

 Warwick Rotary President Neil Sinclair, center, joins in a "community teamwork handshake" with food pantry representatives at last week's Rotary meeting at the Landmark Inn. Participating in the gesture of unity in feeding needy families are Susan and Glenn Dickes from the Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry, Sinclair, Mary Jean McHugh, vice president of the Greenwood Lake Food Pantry and Denise Thibault, Florida Food Pantry director.

That sums up the telephone call Warwick Valley Rotary President Neil Sinclair received last Tuesday afternoon. That evening he met with his club's board of directors who quickly approved $1,000 donations to the Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry as well as the Greenwood Lake and Florida Food Pantries.
Representatives from the three food pantries -- Susan and Glenn Dickes from the Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry; Mary Jean McHugh, vice president of the Greenwood Lake Food Pantry and Denise Thibault, Florida Food Pantry director -- juggled their schedules the next day to attend the weekly Rotary meeting at the Landmark Inn to accept the Rotary donations.
All communicated the need for community support to feed the needy. Food demand this fall has been at a record level. They cited government aid cutbacks and unemployment as key reasons.
Local Rotarians made their third round of financial aid to the food pantries this year. The $1,000 checks to the three pantries brings their 2013 total to a combined $7,500.
Glenn Dickes, treasurer of the Warwick Food Pantry, said although food demands this fall are very high and donations of food and money are lower than in recent years he is optimistic that Warwick residents will answer the challenge. He thanked the Rotarians and Warwick community members for their support in providing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for needy families and seniors living alone.

 

The Rotary Club of Pawling recently welcomed longtime Pawling resident Ann Godesky (center), as a new member, seen here with sponsor Brian Smith (left), and club president Patty Moore. She is an artist and former art educator at Pawling High School.   

Ronald Jeffrey Callahan: 

Outdoorsmen Helping Others (OHO)

 

 Seated: Jeffrey Callahan. Standing: Co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

 

Tune in to RadioRotary on Nov. 22 (for AM) and Nov. 24 (for FM) with Ronald Jeffrey Callahan (OHO official), a paraplegic and an inspirational speaker who advocates for personal safety in the outdoors to our next generation. 

 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties. The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography. 

 

Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.org and on iTunes at  http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

 

The life of RocklandCounty resident and longstanding humanitarian, Jeffrey Keahon, will be celebrated in an event open to the public on Thursday, November 21^st, at 7:00 p.m. at Pearl River High School.

Jeffrey was born and raised in Pearl River, Keahon passed away on September 18^th at the age of 69. The event, Celebrating the Life of Jeffrey Keahon: Humanity in Motion, is scheduled for the eve of what would have been his 70^th birthday.

Organized by a group of friends, colleagues and fellow members of the Rotary Club of Pearl River, the celebration will be hosted by County Executive Scott C. Vanderhoef and include a variety of remembrances and salutations about the highly active community volunteer and servant. As Keahon was the ultimate supporter of people and organizations in need, both locally and internationally, organizers are inviting attendees to bring a donation of any amount to any organization of their choice. All donations will be forwarded to their respective recipient organizations.

Pearl River High School is located at 275 East Central Avenue, just east of the intersection of Middletown Road and Central Avenue. The event takes place in the school auditorium and a light refreshment service will follow.

For more information about the event, visit www.rotaryclubofpearlriver.org or contact Sandy Cokeley at sandycokeley@gmail.com. For more information about the life of Jeffrey Keahon, read his obituary at www.lohud.com under his full name, Harold Jeffrey Keahon.

PUTNAM HOSPITAL CENTER HONORS LAKE MAHOPAC ROTARIAN KEVIN BAILEY

L to R: Maureen H. Zipparo, President, PHC; Dr. Joel Buchalter, MD, President, Medical Staff, PHC; Kevin Bailey, Lake Mahopac Rotarian and PHC Honoree and Jeffrey Redfield, Chairman, PHC Board of Directors  (Photo provided by Putnam Hospital Center)

Cable advertising businessman and community leader Kevin Bailey’s primary association with Putnam Hospital Center has been as a dedicated and hard-working member of the PHC Foundation Board of Director’s for over 15 years. Garnering community support for and promoting the hospital, he has served as its vice chairman and chairman during his tenure. That promotion has included donating countless weekends over a 20 year period to film and produce cable television broadcast that highlighted events and programs of area organizations, including those of PHC. A familiar face in Putnam County, Kevin is Putnam County Industrial Agency, member and past president of the Paterson Rotary Club, and member and past president and executive director of the Mahopac Chamber of Commerce. Kevin has always been  very active in the community, lending his time and talents and often holding leadership positions in numerous organizations, including the Putnam County Economic Development Corporation, Putnam Visitors Bureau, Brewster Chamber of Commerce, United Way and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County.

(Additional photos provided by the Mahopac News, Mahopac's weekly newspaper_

RadioRotary – 2013 Rotary International Convention in Lisbon:

Humanitarians around the World

 

 

 

 

Tune in to RadioRotary on Nov. 15 (for AM) and Nov. 17 (for FM) for the 6^th edition in the Lisbon series, featuring brief interviews with representatives from several humanitarian organizations around the world such as Hydrotherapy & Crutches for Africa and Project Peanut Butter, PLUS interviews with district governors worldwide.

 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties.

The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography.  Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.org and on iTunes at  http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

 Rotarian Ellie Savoy: Making Your Health a Priority

Tune in to RadioRotary on Nov. 8 (for AM) and Nov. 10 (for FM) featuring Millbrook Rotarian Ellie Savoy discussing the connection between  we are eating today.

 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties. The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography.  Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.org and on iTunes at  http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

 

Caption:  Seated: Ellie Savoy.  Standing: Co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Green Chimneys School

Dr. Martin Vigdor, Clinical Psychologist, and

Executive Director, Joseph Whalen

 

 

   L to R -  Seated: Joe Whalen, Martin Vigdor. Standing: co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

 

Tune in to RadioRotary on Nov. 1 (for AM) and Nov. 3 (for FM) featuring Martin Vigdor (Rotary, Region 7 AG), and Joe Whalen (Lions) discussing Green Chimneys, a school providing unique therapeutic treatment for children with special needs started in 1947 by PDG Sam Ross’ father and continued by Dr. Ross (PDG 1962-3).

 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties. The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography. 

 

Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.org and on iTunes at  http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

 

 Tune in to RadioRotary on Oct. 25 (for AM)

and Oct. 27 (for FM)

RadioRotary – 2013 Rotary International Convention in Lisbon:

Humanitarians around the World  

 

Tune in to RadioRotary on Oct. 25 (for AM) and Oct. 27 (for FM) for the 5th edition in the Lisbon series, featuring brief interviews with representatives from several humanitarian organizations around the world: Population and Development, Abolishing Child Slavery, Project Moonlight, Alliance of Smiles, Wheelchairs for Africa, and more.   RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties. The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography.  Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.org and on iTunes at  http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

Abraham’s Table the unique non profit

that provided 23,000 lunches and 8,000 breakfasts to Newburgh, NY children

 

Tune in to RadioRotary on Oct. 18 (for AM) and Oct. 20 (for FM) featuring Vonnie Hubbard, President of Abraham’s Table, and Tom Woodhull, Treasurer (New Windsor-Cornwall Rotarian) who discuss this unique non profit that provided 23,000 lunches and 8,000 breakfasts to Newburgh, NY children in need after school closed for the summer in 2013.

 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties. The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography.  Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.org and on iTunes at  http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

 

Caption:  Seated Vonnie Hubbard, Tom Woodhull.  Standing: co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O'Connell

 

Harold Jeffrey Keahon, known to his family and many friends in the community as ‘Jeffrey’. At age 69, he passed away on Wednesday, September 18th at the Joe Raso Residence of United Hospice of Rockland County in New City. He was a lifelong resident of Pearl River, New York.

Born on November 22, 1943, Jeffrey graduated from Don Bosco Preparatory High School in 1961 and Georgetown University in 1965, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy. A proud Veteran, Jeffrey served with the United States Army as Specialist First Class with the 387th Transportation Battalion in South Vietnam. He was employed until his retirement as secretary/treasurer of Keahon Brothers, Inc. Jeffery travelled the world throughout his life, he appreciated all the different cultures and learning all he could. He enjoyed reading and people, and especially his philanthropy works.

Jeffrey was known and respected as a generous yet modest philanthropist and humanitarian, supporting and serving on the boards of numerous community and not-for-profit organizations in Rockland County, New York. He was most active in the Rotary Club of Pearl River, of which he was president in 1988-89 and in 2008-2009, Jeffrey served as District Governor for Rotary International’s District 7210 covering 66 communities in eight counties of the Hudson Valley.

Jeffrey took special interest in Rotary’s campaign to wipe out polio throughout the world. He raised money and promoted awareness for the campaign. He travelled to Mexico and other countries to personally administer oral polio vaccine to children as part of the program. He generously donated the immunizations for over 1 million children under the age of five from vaccine preventable diseases as part of Rotary Foundation’s Polioplus Program of Rotary International.

He loved to golf and raise money for worthy causes. Jeffrey was a strong supporter of the Rotary Scholarship Foundation, which raises money to provide scholarships for post-secondary study for residents of the Pearl River School District through the Ed Bouton Memorial Golf Tournament.

An avid historian, Jeffrey took an active role with the Orangetown Historical Society, the Orangetown Museum and Archives, and the Rockland County Historical Society. He enjoyed playing historic characters such as Major John Andre in re-creation events.

Jeffrey also dedicated his time and talents to the growth and expansion of Jawonio and United Hospice of Rockland County and Joe Raso Hospice Residence.

Jeffrey will be remembered as a great humanitarian in action and served on the board of the following community and not-for-profit organizations:

President of the Board of Directors of the following organizations: • The Nyack Hospital Foundation, • The Pearl River Rotary Scholarship Foundation • Jawonio • Keep Rockland Beautiful • Don Bosco Preparatory High School • Pearl River Ambulance Corp • Rockland County Meals on Wheels • Rockland Family Shelter • Rockland County YMCA • The Rotary Club of Pearl River • The Historical Society of Rockland County • President of Jawonio, New Jersey

He served on the Board of Directors of: • The Rockland County Mental Health Foundation • The Girl Scouts Council of Rockland County • United Hospice of Rockland County • The High Tor Animal Care Center • Nami-Familya of Rockland County • The Friends of the Orangetown Museum • The Rockland County Foundation • The Rockland County Cornell Cooperative Extension • A Trustee of the Rockland County YMCA • Director of the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation

Among the numerous awards for his community service, Jeffrey was recognized as follows: • Philanthropist of the Year by the Rockland Development Council • Received the Friends Award from Jawonio • Was awarded the Joseph R. Bernstein Award from the Mental Health Association • Received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Association for the Visually Impaired • Rockland Leaders Award from the Arthritis Foundation • Designated by the New York Senate for special recognition by the Historical Society of Rockland County. In the Senate’s proclamation the following was proclaimed • ‘It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and that attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jeffrey Keahon upon the occasion of this designation for special recognition. ‘

Jeffrey is survived by his life partner of twenty seven years, Angela D. Mattei. Sisters, Julianne Wylie and Janice Keahon. Stepson, Will Mattei and daughter-in-law, Tracy and grandchildren William Michael and Natalee Jean; niece, Brenda Wiley, nephews Andrew Wiley and Shane Wiley and many cousins and a host of incredible and loving friends.

Jeffrey stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor throughout his life. His rare and impressive dedication to charitable causes made a wonderful and indelible impact in the world, near and far, young and old, able and diff-abled. He was a true humanitarian who was graced with the wisdom and talent to always do for his fellow man. His ability to teach during an ordinary conversation or lively debate was known and revered by all who were lucky enough to have known him. We are all grateful for everything about Jeffrey, and he will be incredibly missed.

Visiting Hours are Saturday and Sunday 3pm-6pm at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home Inc. 100 Franklin Ave. Pearl River, New York 10965 Phone: 845-735-2161

A public memorial event will be held at a later time to include all who wish to celebrate life and great works. Thank you for understanding that Angela, family and close friends need privacy in mourning the loss at this time.

In lieu of flowers, kindly support one of the many charities that Jeffrey supported, in his name.

United Hospice of Rockland County http://hospiceofrockland.org/giving/opportunities-for-giving

Jawonio https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E8298&id=3

NAMI-Familya of Rockland County http://www.namirockland.org/membership.html

Pearl River Rotary- http://www.rotaryclubofpearlriver.org/

Camp Sundown for Children with Xeroderma Pigmentosum and

Other Light-Sensitive Diseases

(Aired on Sept. 27 and Sept. 29, 2013

 

 

 

 

 Tune in to RadioRotary on Sept. 27 (for AM) and Sept. 29 (for FM) featuring an interview with Caren Mahar, Executive Director and Co-founder with husband Dan of the non profit XP Society.  Ms. Mahar describes this rare disease and discusses how Patterson Rotarians and others contribute funds and volunteer their time to provide these children with the thrill of camping life in an unusual way.

 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties.

The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography.  Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.org and on iTunes at  http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

ROTARY DAY at the UNITED NATIONS is November 2nd, 2013

UN Day registration is open, and it typically "sells out" long before mid-October.  

Go to - http://riunday.org   for details.

M-W Rotary had a Shelter Box set up behind our club event canopy at the Monroe Cheese Festival. 

Our main purpose for our booth was to raise money for Shelter Box so we herded a lot of festival folks into the tent, talked it up, and gave them flyers. 

At the Cheese Festival, we raised $325 dollars for the cause, so we are now only $175 away from funding THREE Shelter Boxes for thisRotary year.  We should have the balance soon.

Dr. Richard Hull, center, has been selected Warwick Rotary's 2013-2014 Citizen of the Year. He will be honored during an October 23, 2013 ceremony at the Landmark Inn, Warwick.

Co-chairs for the event are Warwick Rotarians Leo Kaytes, left, and Stan Martin,  shown looking at two of Hull's books, History of Warwick, New York, and People
of the Valley Revisited, History of Warwick, New York, 1700-2005. They are standing outside the Warwick Historical Society's 107-year-old United African
Methodist Church, which is undergoing renovations on Forester Avenue.

Rotarians support military projects


Warwick Valley Rotarians have been thanked for their support of two military-related organizations -- the Wounded Warriors Project and the Iwo Jima Association of America. John Buckley, left, and Edwin Wiley present certificates of appreciation to Rotary President Neil Sinclair, center. Dr. Wiley has the rank of major and donates his dental skills to the New York Guard. Buckley participated in the recent Military Appreciation Day in Greenwood Lake, hosted by the Arthur Finnegan American Legion Post 1443. Several local Rotarians are military veterans and  members of veterans organizations. The 60-member Warwick service club has endorsed an ongoing financial assistance program for the Wounded Warriors Project, which provides programs and services to severely injured service members during the time between active duty and transition to civilian life. The Iwo Jima Association is preparing for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the historic 36-day campaign whic resulted in 27 Medals of Honor being awarded to 22 marines and five navy corpsmen.

 

Photo by Stan Martin

The Town of Warwick and the Warwick Valley Rotary Club hosted their annual tribute to community senior citizens with a barbecue on Aug. 27. Approximately 750 seniors were served, free of charge, a hot dog lunch, full chicken dinner and dessert. The seniors also enjoyed prizes, raffles and music. Warwick Rotary serves as the "umbrella organization," coordinating contributions from individuals, local businesses, service organizations and individual volunteers. Chair of the event is Michael Sweeton, Warwick Rotarian and Town Supervisor.

Warwick Valley Rotarians have been thanked for their support of two military-related organizations --

the Wounded Warriors Project and the Iwo Jima Association of America. John Buckley, left, and Edwin Wiley present certificates of appreciation to Rotary President Neil Sinclair, center. Dr. Wiley has the rank of major and donates his dental skills to the New York Guard. Buckley participated in the recent Military Appreciation Day in Greenwood Lake, hosted by the Arthur Finnegan American Legion Post 1443. Several local Rotarians are military veterans and  members of veterans organizations. The 60-member Warwick service club has endorsed an ongoing financial assistance program for the Wounded Warriors Project, which provides programs and services to severely injured service members during the time between active duty and transition to civilian life. The Iwo Jima Association is preparing for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the historic 36-day campaign which resulted in 27 Medals of Honor being awarded to 22 marines and five navy corpsmen.

Seated: Carl Rotarns.  Standing: Co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Tune in to RadioRotary on Sept. 13 (for AM) and Sept. 15 (for FM) for the award- winning RadioRotary interview with Senior Instructor of Puppies behind Bars, Carl Rotans, who teaches inmates to train service dogs that greatly assist the disabled, especially veterans, in their daily activities.

 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties.

The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography. 

 

 Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.organd on iTunesat http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

 

Rhinebeck Interact: "Planting the seeds of humanitarian service"  with Lou Turpin and Rhinebeck Interact members Addie Crenshaw, Emily McGettrick

Rhinebeck Interact: "Planting the seeds of humanitarian service"    

Tune in to RadioRotary on Sept. 6 (for AM) and Sept. 8 (for FM) for a fabulous interview with Rhinebeck Interact members and their Advisor, Louis Turpin, discussingservice projects here and in Nicaragua and how Interact brings “the Rotary spirit of Service above Self to the next generation” (L. Turpin). 

 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties.

The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography.  Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM. 

 

Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.org and on iTunesat http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801

 

Red Hook club photo is (left to right) YEX Officer Tim Lynch, Gail Bloch (future host mom), Sid Bloch (this past year's outbound YEX student to Brazil), our inbound student from Germany Larissa Kresse, Secretary Jonah Triebwasser, President-elect and host mom Christin Chale and host dad Dan Freedman.

 

Rotary Exchange Student Arrives form Germany

L to R:  President Niki Weaver, Youth Exchange Chair Tim Lynch, Youth Exchange Counselor Susan Goodman-Goldstein, Exchange student Larissa Kresse, host Rotarian Christine Chale and Youth Exchange committee member David Wright.

Red Hook Rotary welcomed their new exchange student from Germany, Larissa Kresse. Larissa will be attending Red Hook High School and exploring New York State on the weekends and at holidays, as well as learning about life in the United States.

The Red Hook Rotary Club meetings Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Bread and Bottle Restaurant on the corner of South Broadway and East Market Streets. Visitors are welcome. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)

Save the date!

Break out your tuxedos and gowns (old or new!) and join us for the President's Prom, an evening to celebrate all the presidents in District 7210.  Re-live (or re-make!) your Prom memories with food, drinks, and dancing.  No Rotary agenda!  ALL Rotarians are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

 

October 12th

6:30-10pm

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY

 

Invitations to follow.

Jack Austin of the Port Jervis Rotary Club

received a certificate of recognition

from Youth Exchange Chair David Greenwood

 

Jack Austin (right) of the Port Jervis Rotary Club received a certificate of recognition from Youth Exchange Chair David Greenwood for his many years of service as Youth Protection Officer, overseeing the safety and well-being of District 7210's Inbound and Outbound Youth Exchange Students. Jack retired as YPO June 30, having trained Chris Ashman of the Goshen Rotary Club to take his place as Youth Protection Officer. Rotarians interested in joining the Youth Exchange Committee are encouraged to contact Chair David Greenwood at 845.677.5767 or ngreenwd@aol.com

President John Kelly, membership chair Jim Byron and newest member Rich Parente; and Jim installing Jason Maxwell with his pin.

On Thursday, August 15, 2013 a ceremony was held at Putnam Hospital Center dedicating the “Path to Progress” brick program. In support of PHC, the Brewster, Carmel, Lake Mahopac and Patterson Rotary Clubs donated bricks to the program. Each brick has the club name and the year the club was established. A large brick with the Rotary logo is the first colored brick in the “Path to Progress” and Rotary is the first organization to have multiple clubs be part of the path. As you can see in the photo, PHC created a special place for the placement of our bricks. The clubs have all supported the hospital since it opened in 1930. Rotarians have volunteered at the hospital in many capacities. A number of local Rotarians have served and are serving on the hospital and foundation boards and as president of the boards. DGE Penny Byron led the Pledge of Allegiance and PDG Rollo Ross led us in prayer. Following the dedication, a social hour was held in the hospital and the clubs’ banners remained in the atrium until the evening visiting hours were over.  Photos courtesy of Carmel Rotarian Jay Judell and the mystery Rotarian who took the photo of Jay in front of the banners. Jay is very seldom in a photo, but not this time.)

PDG Rollo Ross lead the prayer at the dedication and DGE Penny Byron leading the Pledge of Allegeence

 

http://youtu.be/X74223jMzcs - Youtube provided by Jenny Hinsman of the Brewster Rotary Club

Brewster, Carmel, Lake Mahopac and Patterson Rotarians attending the dedication. L to R - Peter Convery  , Judy DiMattia, Jenny Hinsman, Jim Meyer, Jim Nixon, Jay Judell, Eileen Barrett, Amy Covais, Greg Amato, AG Marty Vigdor, Sal Gambino, PDG Rollo Ross, Don Smith, Pastor Tom Theilmann, Mike and Mary Ellen McDonough, DGE Penny Byron, Regina Morini, Beth Ann Lewis, Kelly McShane, Tom Casey and Jeff Kellogg.   

 

http://youtu.be/X74223jMzcs

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Radio Rotary – Dutchess County Fair - Tune in Aug 16th & 18th

 

Tune in to RadioRotary on Aug. 16 (on AM) and Aug. 18 (on FM) featuring Andy Imperati, General Manager of the Dutchess County Fair, and Red Hook Rotarian Niki Weaver, discussing this year’s numerous events and exhibits.  

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties.

The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography.  Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM. 

Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.organd on iTunesat http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801

 

RadioRotary – The RibFest is Coming!  The RibFest is Coming!

Seated L to R: Steve Laubach, Don Verity.  Standing: co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O'Connell

Tune in to RadioRotary on Aug. 9 (on AM) and Aug. 11 (on FM) for loads of fun featuring Highland Rotarians Steve Laubach (District 7210 Secretary) and Don Verity (Station Manager) discussing Hudson Valley’s famous RibFest, organized completely by their club. 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties. The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography. 

Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.organd on iTunesat http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

 

 

Polio Immunization and West Africa Project Fair Trip for Rotarians - October 2013

Jan Miller, chair of the District Grants Committee, has asked that I forward the attached District Grants Application Package to you for distribution to all of the Club Presidents and Secretaries in the District, as well as posting it on the District website (replacing last year's forms which are currently there).

 

District 7210 Grant Package

 

FYI: In case anyone asks, we're working on holding a Grants Seminar in/near Rhinebeck (for Region 3) on August 26.  Details to follow.

Thanks!

Louis Turpin
 

RadioRotary –  Organic Farming and the Food We Buy

(to be aired on 8/2 and 8/4/13

Karen Preuss.  Standing: Substitute Co-host Dave Kruger, co-host Sarah O’Connell

Tune in to RadioRotary on Aug. 2 (for AM) and Aug. 4 (for FM) for a discussion with Karen Preuss, Marketing Director of Hawthorne Valley Farm, about organic farming and the food we buy. 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties.

The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography. 

Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.organd on iTunesat http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

RadioRotary – 2013 Rotary International Convention in Lisbon: Humanitarians around the World

Tune in to RadioRotary on July 26 (for AM) and July 28 (for FM) for a fascinating set of short interviews coming to you from Lisbon, Portugal, on an array of topics that address global issues: medical (Alzheimers, polio eradication, better vision services), literacy, and the environment, ending with anthropologist and U.N. Messenger for Peace, Dame Jane Goodall.  This is the first in a series.

 RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties.

The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography. 

Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.organd on iTunesat http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

L to R: Richard Wilson, Ana Johnsen.  Standing: Substitute Co-host Dave Kruger, co-host Sarah O’Connell

RadioRotary –Rotary eClub 7210 with President Richard Wilson and Past President Ana Johnsen

Tune in to RadioRotary on July 19 (for AM) and July 21 (for FM) for an interesting discussion with Past President Ana Johnsen and current President Richard Wilson about 21^st century eClubs and their effect on membership in Rotary. 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties.

The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography. 

Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.org and on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

RadioRotary -- Marion Licciello: 

Anyone Can … Live a Happier Life (to be aired on 7/12 and 7/14)

Tune in to RadioRotary on July 12 (for AM) and July 14 (for FM) for a fabulous time with Marion Licciello who discusses how we can live a happier life to make the world a better place.  

 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties.

The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography. 

Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.organd on iTunesat http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

Monroe Woodbury Rotary Club President Gail Dejmal and Pres.-Elect Patricia Green present $500.00  Rotary Scholarships to Monroe Woodbury High School Seniors:Matthew Valentini; Paul Leggett; Akilah Sukiman and Erin Lutley (not shown). They were chosen from over 30 applications. 

This is the 35^th year of the M-W Rotary Scholarship Program.  Also selected this year were Omar Hafez and Aidan Gaffney who will participate in the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) program at Mt. St. Mary’s College from June 23 – 27^th.  (Photo Courtesy of MW Rotary Club)

 

 

 

L to R: John Semmeles, Michael Cavalieri, Paul Facito, Reg 7 AG Greg Amato, Wm. Picarella, Incoming President Judy DiMattia, Kevin Kelly, Robert Cinque, Jenny Hinnsman, Erin Meagher, Wm. Evans and James Nixon.On Tuesday, June 18^th the Brewster Rotary Club gained two new members, Doreen Pugliese of Mahopac National Bank and Joseph Ruggiero of Daniel Jewelers.

The club also installed the new officers for the Rotary year at their 69^th annual installation dinner held at Rracis Restaurant in Brewster. 

The Brewster Rotary has been active in the past year, growing in membership and helping with various local and international projects.

Past President and 2012-2013 Sergeant-at-Arms Robert Cinque was master of ceremonies.

New president of the Brewster Rotary Club Judy DiMattia took the oath of office from Assistant District Governor Greg Amato. The new officers are as follows 2013-2014: Judy DiMattia President, James Nixon President-Elect, William Picarella Vice-President, Jenny Hinsman Secretary, Kevin Kelly Treasurer, Bill Evans Sergeant-at-Arms, Michael Cavalieri Club Interact & New Generation Chair, Robert Cinque Club Administration Chair, Paul Fucito Club Service Chair, Erin Meagher Public Relations Chair, Dave Bruen Foundation Chair, John Semmeles Membership Chair, and Steve Smyth Past President.   

The Brewster Rotary Club is excited to grow and continue to help the community for years to come.

RadioRotary -- Patty Moore: Pawling Rotary President,

Executive Director of the Pawling Resource Center

(to be aired 7/5 and 7/7)

Tune in to RadioRotary on July 5 (for AM) and July 7 (for FM) featuring Pawling Rotary President Patty Moore, Executive Director of the Pawling Resource Center, who discusses the Center’s large span of humanitarian work.  RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties. The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography.  

WARWICK – Neil Sinclair, an international electronics executive, has taken over the helm of the Warwick Valley Rotary Club for 2013-2014. He will serve as president of the 60-member local chapter of Rotary International.
Leo R. Kaytes, president of Leo Kaytes Ford, will serve as Rotary president-elect. Ed Lynch, a financial advisor and Warwick manager for Edward Jones Investments, was elected as vice president and Lisette Cuba, Warwick branch manager for Sussex Bank, will continue as treasurer.
Other officers for 2013-2014 include Katie Hansen, recording secretary; Wayne Patterson, corresponding secretary; Mary McClurg, assistant treasurer, and John Buckley, past president.
Elected to the board of directors are Stan Martin and Susan Ronga, community service; Frank Truatt, public relations; Virginia Loomis, club service; Souzie Miller, international service; Deborah Giuliani, vocational service; Leo Kaytes, Sr., membership service.

 Assistant District Governor Stan Martin performed the oath of office during the 37h annual Warwick Rotary installation dinner held at the Warwick Valley Winery. Martin praised the Warwick club officers and members for being honored as one of six clubs in the 64-club, eight-county district to earn the prestigious “Presidential Citation with Distinction” from Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka.  

Outgoing President John Buckley and Dr. Edwin Wiley. Warwick’s Rotary Foundation chair, spoke of the many accomplishment of Warwick Rotarians this past year, including the club’s being in the top five in the district in most gift-giving categories, “epitomizing Rotary’s motto of ‘Service Above Self.’”

Buckley presented tokens of his appreciation to his officers, board members land service project chairs. Warwick Paul Harris Fellows, named for the founder of Rotary, were recognized for their contributions to the humanitarian and educational programs of The Rotary Foundation.

Rotary International is a worldwide service organization of business and professional men and women. There are over 33,000 Rotary Clubs with a membership of 1.2-million in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.
Local Rotarians sponsor the Warwick Valley High School Interact Club, which has more than 100 members. Jeanine Fogler is the Interact advisor.
Warwick Rotarians help sponsor dozens of local projects and organizations through donations and volunteering of time. They also assist in far-reaching projects, including disaster relief, pure water and sanitation projects, Rotaplast for cleft-palate operations and Polio Plus for eradicating polio worldwide
The Warwick Rotary Club meets every Wednesday noon at The Landmark Inn. Persons interested in membership are invited to attend.
  
PHOTOS BY WAYNE  PATTERSON & BOB BAIER

Cut lines:
Rotary Assistant Governor Stan Martin, right, installs Warwick Rotary President Neil Sinclair and his officers and directors. Shown, left to right, are Edward Lynch, Katie Hansen, Neil Sinclair, John Buckley, Lisette Cuba, Wayne Patterson, Susan Ronga, Mary McClurg, Suzie Miller, Leo R. Kaytes, Frank Truatt and Stan Martin.
 
Incoming Warwick Rotary President Neil Sinclair receives a “Service Above Self Award” from outgoing president John Buckley.

Warwick Rotarians display their prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship medallions, named for the founder of Rotary International. From left to right, front row, John Bollenbach, Cal Hargis and Edwin Wiley; middle row, Jane Wiley, Stella Kosar, Sally Wiley, Marie Bollenbach, Stan Martin, Lisette Cuba, John Buckley, Eric Heffler, Joe Baltes, and Rich Savino; back row, Leo R. Kaytes, Doug Stage, Ray Bryant, Brenda Harburger, Frank Truatt, John McGloin, Greg Klein, Wayne Patterson, Roger Gibboni and Neil Sinclair.

Tune in to RadioRotary on June 28 (for AM) and June 30 (for FM) featuring New City Rotarian Larry Luxenberg, author of Walking the Appalachian Trail and CEO of the Appalachian Museum,who was featured in the May 2013 edition of The Rotarian magazine.            

                                Seated Larry Luxenberg. Standing: Co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell.

Tune in to RadioRotary on June 28 (for AM) and June 30 (for FM) featuring New City Rotarian Larry Luxenberg, author of Walking the Appalachian Trail and CEO of the Appalachian Museum,who was featured in the May 2013 edition of The Rotarian magazine.   

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties.

The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography.  Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM. 

Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.organd on iTunesat http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.

 

 

District Secretary Nick Constantino, assisted by Lauren Rowley, District Secretary Elect 2014-15, held a Cub Secretary training session at Four Brothers Restaurant, Rt. 6, Mahopac, on Thursday evening, June 13th.  All of the Region 7 of the Region 7 clubs were present and District Secretary Nick provided a hand-out, reviewed the Club Secretary RI guide, the use of and how to use Club Runner and many other aspects of their position.

L to R (around the table): Gini Capodieci, President, Putnam Valley; Kelly McShane, Secretary, Lake Mahopac; Lauren Rowley, Walkill East & District Secretary 2013-14; Penny Byron, Patterson & DGE 2013-2014; Madeline White, secretary, Patterson; Madeline White, secretary, Patterson; Jenny Hinsman, Secretary, Brewster; Barbara Illardi, secretary, Carmel;Greg Amato, Lake Mahopac - Region 7 AG and Nick Constantino, District Secretary 2012-13, DGN 2015-16.

 Highland Rotary dedicated "Rotary Rock" in the community's Rotary Park

 

Christine Giangrasso ,President of the Highland Club with District 7210 DG Bill Bassett, PDG Tansukh Dorawala and District Secretary Nick Constantino when the club dedicated the “Rotary Rock” in the Rotary Park. Rotary Rock, it is located at the Highland Rotary Pavilion and project we started about funding about 12 years ago, it took a long time but it looks great.  When it was completed, we dedicated it back to Town of Lloyd, along with the exercise stations on the walkway to the Hudson Rail Bridge.  We also have a centennial garden on the trail. The rock was my presidential project for 2012-2013.  I wanted the Four Way test out there to let people know about Rotary.

L to R: Christine Giangrasso, DGN  (2015-16) Nick Constantino, DG Bill Bassett and PDG (2012-13) Tansukh Dorawala

Louis Turpin: ShelterBox and District Responses

RI President Sakuji Tanaka (2012-13), with our Response/ShelterBo co-chair Louis Turpin

Tune in to RadioRotary on June 21 (for AM) and June 23 (for FM) featuring Rhinebeck Rotary Club's PP and District 7210 Disaster Response/ShelterBox co-chair, Louis Turpin, who discusses Rotary’s work as a first responder through ShelterBox and District 7210's successes in lending a hand in disasters. 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties. The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography.  Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM.  Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.organd on iTunesat http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801.   

 

 

Northern Westchester-Putnam County

SALVATION ARMY CORPS

HONORS

Carmel Rotary Past President

District 7210 Associate Governor

SALVATORE GAMBINO

for his

Community Volunteer Service

Carmel Rotary Club Past President and Region 7 Associate Governor Sal Gambino was

recognized at the Salvation Army's annual Red Carpet Gala.

Sal has volunteered for, and led, many Putnam County service organizations. Among them are Cornell Cooperative Extension, Putnam Family & Community Services, the Grater Mahopac-Carmel and Brewster Chambers of Commerce, Putnam County Heart Walk and March of Dimes.

  

2000-01 District 7210

District Governor

“BUNNEE’ WEBB

RECIPIENT OF

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL’S

“SERVICE ABOVE SELF “

AWARD

Our own District's 'Bunnee' Webb once again lauded for her volunteerism and leadership as she recently received Rotary International's highest honor for an individual Rotarian, the Service Above Self Award.

In the above photo DG Bill Bassett is presenting PDG Bunnee Webb with RI's Service Above Self award.

The award recognizes Rotarians who have rendered exemplary humanitarian service with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts .

 Note: Rotary International has 1.3 million members and only awards a maximum of 150 "Service Above Self" awards during a Rotary year.

   

More than 250 guests attended the second annual June Tent Party, cosponsored by St. Anthony Community Hospital and Warwick Valley Rotary, held Saturday evening on the great lawn at Mt. Alverno Center in Warwick.

L L to R: Fran Sinclair, Stan Martin, Lil Blaikner, Leo Kaytes Sr. and his wife, Gladys, Mechelle Casciotta, Wayne Patterson and Warwick Valley Rotary Club President Elect Neil Sinclair. Stan Martin, Leo Kaytes Sr. and Wayne Patterson are past presidents of the Warwick Valley Rotary Club.

This year’s June Party, chaired by Leo R. Kaytes, offered cocktail-style dining, a silent auction, dancing and live musical entertainment provided by the Jeremy Langdale Band.
The event raised more than $52,000 for Warwick Valley Rotary and the Bon Secours Warwick Healthcare Foundation, which supports St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion and Mount Alverno Center.

 “I think it is great when two local organizations can come together for an event like this,” said Kaytes. “It reminds you how much you can accomplish when you work together. And I would like to thank all my committee members and extend a special thank you to Cindy Vander Plaat for doing such a great job on this year’s journal.”
St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of Bon Secours Charity Health System, is a non-profit hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical and obstetrical/gynecological acute care services to residents of southern Orange County and Sussex County, N.J.
The 58-member Warwick Valley Rotary Club is committed to a mission of community service, assisting almost three dozen organizations with their volunteer work and financial assistance.

L to R: Brian Doyle.  Standing: co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O'Connell

Brian Doyle:  The Enormous Span of Family Services in the Hudson Valley

Tune in to RadioRotary on June 14 (for AM) and June 16 (for FM) featuring Brian Doyle,  CEO for Family Services, who describes the incredible scope of his organization such as Youth Services, Comprehensive Crime Victim services (and Forensics), Domestic Violence Service, and Substance Abuse Prevention and Family Education. 

RadioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties. The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography.  Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM. 

Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.organd on iTunesat http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801. 

  Standing: Outbound Students.  Adults L to R: co-host substitute Dave Kruger, Outbound Co-Dir. Betty Djerf, Outbound Dir. Donna Bemiss, co-host Sarah O’Connell, YEX Chair David Greenwood.   Kneeling: Inbound Students.  Adult: Inbound Dir. Nan Greenwood.

Tune in to RadioRotary on June 7 (for AM) and June 9 (for FM) featuring District 7210’s Inbound and Outbound Youth Exchange students who are endearing, charming, and at times very funny.  Loads of fun at this on-site interview held at the 2013 District Conference in Ellenville, NY.   R

adioRotary, a District 7210 Rotary Public Image initiative, is simulcast weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. on 3 AM radio stations (WGHQ 920, WBNR 1260, and WLNA 1420) with a listening audience of 20,000 in 8 counties. The same show is aired again on WBPM 92.9 FM on Sundays, at 7:30 a.m. and reaches a similar geography.  Listen live in Real Time Fridays on www.hvradionet.com for AM and Sundays on www.wbpmfm.com for FM. 

Listen to all previous programs on www.radiorotary.organd on iTunesat http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary/id397316801. 

 

June 3, 2013

Dear Rotarians:

It is hard to believe that a full year has passed since I started to serve you as District Governor.  I have sincerely enjoyed the year and have had some wonderful experiences. I have toured the Rockland Bakery (every Rotarian should see this place!).  I have eaten a meal using gold plates and utensils (Thank you Livingston Manor!), have been allowed five minutes to address a Club (Thank you Pearl River!) and have gotten lost three times (not too bad for 62 Clubs!).

Sue and I have been treated very warmly and in a most hospitable manner.  We have had wonderful meals and discovered many great restaurants in the Hudson Valley.  We have received many unbelievable gifts from Clubs; such as, Rotary shirts, local history books, local winery samples, local produce, local jams and even quilts.

Our year has been very exciting, but the most impressive part of the year was the opportunity to see first hand how each Club operates, experience the spirit and comraderie and, of course, understand all the service projects which is the highlight of my District Governor year.

June is fellowship month.  You can celebrate fellowship month by getting to know Rotarians in your own Club – maybe sit next to the new Rotarian in your Club.  You could visit a Club in your Region and see how they operate or you could attend a future Regional meeting.  You might want to get to know a Rotarian from around the world.  The easiest way to do this is to attend a meeting of our District E-Club by going onto the District Website, click on Rotary E-Club on the list of Clubs and follow the directions for doing a make-up.  You can connect with Uma Achuka Nwoke who is a member of our E-Club, lives in Nigeria and just attended our District Conference.- 2 -

Thank you for a wonderful year and for allowing me to be your District Governor.  It has been a pleasure and an honor!  

Thank you for all you do for Rotary!

Sincerely,

William J. Bassett

District Governor

Brewster Rotary Wine Tasting Event

Pictured above is a very happy child and mother after receiving their book from the Highland Rotary Club.

The Highland Rotary Club worked with the Highland Public Library provided books to children during the Library’s Story Hour.  The Club also provided books to one hundred twenty-five (125) First Grade Students from the Highland Elementary School when they participated in a Field Trip to the Highland Public Library  The book we provided is a non-fiction book. Non-fiction is part of the new common core standards.

Highland Rotary Club

 says goodbye to Inbound YEX Student Supawit “Kan” Lamom

the Club’s Exchange Student from Thailand

 

Club President Christine Giangrasso hosted a “Farewell BBQ” for Kan on Friday Night May 24^th.  We wish Kan well on all his future endeavors and look forward to seeing him again!

During Kan’s stay in Highland, he was hosted by three (3) families:  the Collins/Gordon Family, the CrimiVaroli Family and most recently the Ivich family.   Thank you to these families for sharing their homes with Kan.