


Our most recent guest speaker at the Red Hook Rotary Club was Jacob Goings who told us about the great work of the Catskill Animal Sanctuary https://casanctuary.org/visit/ Listen to At Your Service on Sundays on “The Beacon” on 92.5 and 920AM along with 96.5 and 94.3FM and WBNR at 1260AM and WLNA at 1420AM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or https://www.hvbeacon.com/
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Hudson Valley Rotary District 7210 Governor Carrie Hernandez inducts the officers of the Red Hook Rotary Club: Vice President David Wright, Secretary Jennifer Van Voorhis, President Judge Jonah Triebwasser, President-Elect Susan Ezrati, Immediate Past-President Ariadne Montare and Treasurer Rebecca Kent.
Red Hook Rotary welcomed one of their scholarship recipients, Nathan Prezzano, to their recent meeting. Nathan will be attending SUNY Cobleskill to study agricultural engineering.Shown left to right are Red Hook Rotary President Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Nathan Prezzano, proud parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jon Prezzano, and scholarship committee chair and Red Hook Rotary Secretary Jennifer Van Voorhis.
Long time Rotarian Carl Dowden was recognized by the Rotary International Foundation for his generous support of the good works of Rotary by presenting him with is fifth Paul Harris Fellow award.The Paul Harris Fellow is a recognition by Rotary International for individuals who contribute, or have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 or 1,000 Foundation Points to The Rotary Foundation.
Left to right are: Red Hook Rotary President Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Red Hook Rotary Club Rotary International Foundation chair Susan Ezrati and Carl Dowden.

Our guest speaker at Red Hook Rotary was Doug Sturomski, Co-Chair of our Rotary District 7210 Positive Peace Plus Committee. Doug told us about the Peace Pole movement and led us in a bell ringing for peace.Shown left to right are Red Hook Rotary President Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Doug Sturomski, Red Hook Rotarian Marlon Schulman who will be part of the local peace initiative in Red Hook and Past District Governor and Positive Peace Plus Committee co-chair Tony Marmo.
Congratulations to Red Hook Rotary Secretary Jennifer Van Voorhis on being named Rotarian of the Year for the Red Hook Rotary club.Red Hook Rotary President Hon. Jonah Triebwasser presents a Paul Harris Fellow award to Jen as a thank you for her extraordinary service.
The Paul Harris Fellow is a recognition by Rotary International for individuals who contribute, or have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 or 1,000 Foundation Points to The Rotary Foundation.

As we approach the start of a new Rotary Year, our President, the Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, starts his second year of the two-year term. While at the Rotary District 7210 conference, he also interviewed staff members and participants in our Rotary Youth Exchange (YEX) for the At Your Service radio show.
Mayor Smythe spoke about the progress the Village is making on several matters, including Village finances and the sewer system.
Show left to right are: Red Hook Rotary President Judge Jonah Triebwasser and Mayor Smythe.

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Red Hook Rotary's Tuesday morning meeting at Flatiron never disappoints.Starting with a light breakfast, (quiche, muffins, coffee or tea) followed by inspiring messages from Rotarians Rev. Michael Shafer and Rabbi Ellen Triebwasser who shared their perspectives on the Passover, Lent and Easter season (shown here with club president Hon. Jonah Triebwasser.)
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Rotary District Governor Beau O’Loendorf congratulates Jonah at the end of the course.
Red Hook Rotary Club Rotary International Foundation Chair Susan Ezrati presents club president Hon. Jonah Triebwasser with his fourth Paul Harris Fellow award pin.
Red Hook Rotary Club President Hon. Jonah Triebwasser honored his wife, Rotarian Ellen Triebwasser, with a Paul Harris Fellowship for her birthday.



Red Hook Rotary enjoying an evening out at Salvatore's. We are accepting new members. Interested in getting more information DM us or check out our website: www.redhookrotaryclub.org#redhookrotary

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They spoke about the services offered by the Surrogate's Court and the importance of having a will.
Left to right are Judge Michael Hayes, Red Hook Rotary President Judge Jonah Triebwasser and Erica DeTraglia, Esq.


THANK YOU!! Our Amazing Generous Community and Supporters. We had a fantastic time celebrating our Citizens of the Year. Lisa Murray and Maria Scibelli "Service Above Self" every day.
Shown here are prior Citizens of the Year congratuating Lisa and Maria. Left to right are: Maria Scibelli (2025), Lisa Murray (2025), Sue Crane (2015), Branda Cagle (2017), Doug Strawinski (2014) and Brent Kovalchik (2023).
Shown here are Red Hook Village officials congratuating Lisa and Maria. Left to right are: Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Village Justice and Red Hook Rotary President; Jennifer Cavanaugh, Village Secretary; Lisa Murray; Maria Scibelli; and Mayor Karen Smythe.
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Red Hook Rotary had a great evening tour at the Fisher Center. Our tour guide provided so much history, details and future vision. THANK YOU!! Alessandra.

Shown left to right are: Rhinebeck Rotary president Erika Murphy, County Executive Sue Serino, Red Hook Rotary president Jonah Triebwasser and Hyde Park Rotary president Dave Meyerson.
Our guest speaker at Red Hook Rotary this week was Dr. Lisa Curcio. Dr. Curcio is a board certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon providing individualized care to patients with breast concerns. She spoke to us about breast cancer awareness and the Light the Village Pink initiative. The club presented a donation of $150.00 to Dr. Curcio to support Light the Village Pink.
Red Hook, Rhinebeck and Hyde Park Rotary clubs will host a fundraising event at Foster's Coach House, Route 9, Rhinebeck, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. to support Light the Village Pink. The public is cordially invited.Shown in the photo are Dr. Curcio and Red Hook Rotary President Jonah Triebwasser.
Our Red Hook High School Rotary Interact club and Bard College students who are forming a Rotaract club did out adopt-a-highway clean up with Rotary president Jonah Triebwasser and Interact Advisor Andrew Makebish.
Our guest speaker this week at Red Hook Rotary was Ellen Henneberry, Manager of Foundation Events for Northwell Health, Nuvance Health and Northern Dutchess Hospital. She told us about the breast cancer awareness event at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, October 8, 5:00 - 8:00 pm. This is a free event! https://ltvp.funraise.org/page/pinkfest

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Our guest today at the Red Hook Rotary Club was Rotarian Erika Murphy, President of the Rhinnebeck Rotary Club, who spoke about having joint service projects and fundrasiers with our two clubs as well as the Hyde Park Rotary.Erika also spoke on the work she does caring for those at the end of life.

Lars and Lena also visited wth Rotarian Dave Wright.
Our guest speaker this week was Red Hook Rotary's own Carol Annas who spoke about the Old Dutch Village Garden Club.
We are excited to have two projects going in one weekend.
Thanks to our sandwich makers, Joanne Gelb and Diana Devlin (Rhinebeck Rotary) Jonah Triebwasser, Ariadne Montare, Susan Simon and Jen Van Voorhis (who was taking the photo) (Red Hook Rotary) who made 150 PB&J sandwich bags which included apple sauce and chips.
Red Hook Rotarians, Red Hook Interactors, Bard College Rotaractors, members of Delta Kappa Gamma educational organization and other community members assembled nearly 100 backpacks filled with school supplies for needy children. They will be distributed this Sunday at the United Methodist Church food pantry in Red Hook.#redhookrotaryclub
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From left to right are:
Rotary District 7210 Inbound Youth Exchange chair Nan Greenwood, host parents Bianca Verrilli and Dominic Capaccio, Ananya, Youth Exchange Officer Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, host parent Becca Kent and host parent Susan Ezrati.

While at the Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada, our club president, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, was the guest of the Canmore Rotary Club in the exquisite Canadian Rockies. Rotarians from around the world were treated to a First Nations' banquet, a folk singer, a historical lecture and a poet. A delightful evening all around. Jonah is seen here presenting our Red Hook Rotary pennant to the host club and receiving one of their pennants in return.







Todd is a long-time resident of Red Hook and a successful businessman. He has served many years on the Hudson Valley Hospice Board, SUNY Delhi Alumni Board and President of the Red Hook Society for the Apprehension and Detention of Horse Thieves.
Todd was recognized at a dinner on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Red Hook Community Center.
The Red Hook Rotary Foundation is a 501 c 3 charitable foundation. Its mission is to provide financial support for programs and projects in and around the Red Hook community. The main focus of the Foundation is in the areas of education and youth. The Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors, supports the Interact Club at Red Hook High School, Rotary’s Youth Exchange Program, and the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards conference for high school sophomores.
Rotary Club of Red Hook is part of Rotary International. Rotary is an international service organization comprised of business and professional leaders working together in a variety of humanitarian, educational and cultural programs to promote World Peace and Understanding. There are over 1.2 million Rotarians in 35,000 clubs around the world.
RadioRotary celebrates 15+ years on the Pamal Broadcasting Radio Network and their 800th show at Coppola's in Hyde Park. Left to right are original engineer Jay Verzi, Pamal Program Director Randy Turner, co-hosts Kathy Kruger (Pleasant Valley Rotary) and Jonah Triebwasser (Red Hook Rotary), and retired Pamal Executive Don Verity (Highland Rotary.)













