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THIS WEEK ON AT YOUR SERVICE:

RED HOOK'S CITIZENS OF THE YEAR

Tune in to At Your Service on Sunday, October 18th when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser interview Rotarian Carl Dowden and Red Hook's Citizens of the Year, Ed Mercier and Donna Feraldi-Mercier about their work with Team Nora, which provides goods and services to local families residing in the Red Hook, New York (Dutchess County) school district that are newly diagnosed with cancer in order to allow them to focus on what's most important in life...family!

Ed and Donna will be recognized at a cocktail style reception on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Red Hook Community Center. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $95.00 per person and available from any Red Hook Rotarian, or on our website www.redhookrotaryclub.org under the Citizen of the Year tab. There will be a silent auction of items and services donated by area businesses.

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/ or ask Alexa to play "WGHQ;" or at 7:30 a.m. on WBPM 92.9 FM or https://www.929wbpm.com/player/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."

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Red Hook Rotary to honor Edward Mercier and Donna Faraldi-Mercier as Citizens of the Year

The Red Hook Rotary Foundation has selected Edward Mercier and Donna Faraldi-Mercier as Red Hook Rotary’s Citizens of the Year for 2026. Ed and Donna are being honored for their work on Team Nora, which provide goods and services to local families residing in the Red Hook, New York (Dutchess County) school district that are newly diagnosed with cancer in order to allow them to focus on what's most important in life...family!

Red Hook Rotary Foundation looks forward to welcoming you to an exceptional evening of celebration, conversation and community. Guests will enjoy a curated selection of passed hors d’oeuvres, abundant grazing tables featuring artisanal charcuterie boards, and complimentary beverages throughout the evening.under the Citizen of the Year tab. There will be a silent auction of items and services donated by area businesses.

The Red Hook Rotary Foundation is a 501 c 3 charitable foundation that provides financial support of programs and projects in and around the Red Hook community. The 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, and the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards conference for high school sophomores. This event is the major fundraiser for The Red Hook Rotary Foundation.

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. Red Hook Rotary Club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Flatiron Restaurant, South Broadway, Red Hook, NY. Visit our website for more information.

Contact information: Carl Dowden, 845-532-4566 or cfdny72@gmail.com.
The Red Hook Rotary Foundation
Rotary Club of Red Hook, NY
P.O. Box 88
Red Hook, New York 12571-0088

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Red Hook Rotary had many friends and neighbors visit us at our booth at Hardscrabble Day to learn about all of the great things Rotary does. Left to right are Red Hook Rotary President Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Emily Houpt, Beth Goldberg and Treasurer Becca Kent

Left to right are Emily Houpt, Lauren Rose, President Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Vice President Dave Wright

Left to right are Tony Maccarini, President Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Lauren Rose, Emily Houpt and Belinda Kaake.

Our Red Hook Rotary President, Jonah Triebwasser, was a guest speaker at the Wallkill East Rotary club on the topic of the At Your Service radio program.

Left to right are Wallkill East Club President Robert Sassi, Jonah Triebwasser and show producer and co-host Kathy Kruger.

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/

Shown left to right are Red Hook Rotary Club President Judge Jonah Triebwasser and Jacob Goings.

Red Hook Rotary meets at The Flatiron Restaurant the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 8:00 a.m. For more information about the Red Hook Rotary Club, or to apply for membership, go to: https://redhookrotaryclub.org/

This week's Red Hook Rotary Club meeting was incredible, at Flatiron, with two guest speakers from Rolin Field Center. Left to right are Rotary President Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Rolin's Kate Hofstede, Rotary speaker host Marlon Schulman Esq, and Rolin's Noel Delgado. Both Kate and Noel bring extensive experience to the facility. Be sure to check it out (old Rolin Lanes from years past) 3973 NY-9G, Red Hook.

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.

The show will air June 28th on these stations at these times:

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/r ask Alexa to play "WGHQ" or at 7:30 a.m. or on WBPM 92.9 FM or https://www.929wbpm.com/player/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."

Left to right are: YEX staff Michael Fraser, Jonah, District Governor Beau O'Lowendorf, exchange students Greta from Germany and Caroline from Denmark, and YEX staff Maria Rice and Nan Greenwood.

Mayor Karen Smythe was the guest of honor and keynote speaker at the recent breakfast meeting of the Red Hook Rotary Club at the Flatiron restaurant.

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.

Red Hook Rotary hanging with our friends at Flatiron. We're happy to continue sponsoring Red Hook Little League.

We do have evening social meetings enjoying great food and great conversation.

Left to right are: Rotary Vice-President David Wright, Rotary Secretary Jen Van Voorhis, Red Hook/Rhinebeck Little League coach Benjamin Kopec and Red Hook Rotary Foundation Chair Carl Dowden.

For more information about Red Hook Rotary go to:
https://join.rotary.org/
https://redhookrotaryclub.org/

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.)

For more information about Red Hook Rotary go to:
https://join.rotary.org/
https://redhookrotaryclub.org/

As Hon. Jonah Triebwasser enters his second year as Red Hook Rotary Club president, he successfully completed Rotary's President-Elect Learning Seminar in Whippany, New Jersey.

Rotary District Governor Beau O’Loendorf congratulates Jonah at the end of the course.

Jonah meets up with neighboring Rhinebeck Rotarians Chip Gange, Wendy Maitland (Rotary Assistant Governor) and Erika Murphy.

Red Hook Rotary Club Rotary International Foundation Chair Susan Ezrati presents club president Hon. Jonah Triebwasser with his fourth Paul Harris Fellow award pin.

The Paul Harris Fellow award, established in 1957 by Rotary International and named for the founder of Rotary, recognizes individuals who demonstrate "service above self" and provides support for international, local, and polio-eradication projects.

At today's Red Hook Rotary club meeting our guest speaker was Laurie Husted who spoke about Red Hook's master plan and sought our input on what the Red Hook of the future should be like.

Shown left to right are Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Red Hook Rotary president, and Lauire Hustead.

Red Hook Rotary Club President Hon. Jonah Triebwasser honored his wife, Rotarian Ellen Triebwasser, with a Paul Harris Fellowship for her birthday.

THE RED HOOK ROTARY FOUNDATION

SEEKS STUDENTS FOR 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS

The Red Hook Rotary Foundation is pleased to announce its scholarships for 2026. Scholarships will be awarded to students planning to attend an accredited school or trade certificate 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. Awards will be based on involvement in community service activities, leadership potential, and communication skills. Scholarships may be awarded to a student attending an accredited four year or community college, vocational school or trade certificate program.

Application forms may be obtained from the Guidance Office at your high school or at www.redhookrotaryclub.org. Completed applications MUST be mailed to RED HOOK ROTARY FOUNDATION, Post Office Box 88, Red Hook, NY 12571. ATTN: Jennifer Van Voorhis, by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026.

Rotary International is a volunteer organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary International’s focus areas include polio eradication, peace, humanitarian projects, literacy, and water management. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotary club members in more than 200 countries and geographical areas in the world.

If you could pay a visit to every one of Rotary’s 34,000 clubs, you’d see people from all different backgrounds, speaking any one of the world’s languages, involved in service projects from local to global. Learn more at www.rotary.org. Learn more about the Red Hook Rotary Club at www.redhookrotaryclub.org

Our guest speaker this week was Tivoli Mayor, Emily Majer . Tivoli has incredible history of amazing residents. Thank you, Emily, for sharing.

Emily is shown with Red Hook Rotary Vice-President Dave Wright.

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It's Red Hook Rotary 70th anniversary community cookbook!

Order yours today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/red-hook-rotary-clubs-community-cookbook-fundraiser

Our guest speaker this week was Rotarian Dr. Anshu Chandra of the Niskayuna Rotary Club. She is the director of the Global Eye Project which has grown to include volunteers and donors from all over the world. They are empowering local communities by building locally managed sustainable eye clinics through education initiatives and volunteer run professional training services to reduce the need for outside support. By doing so, they hope to make eye care a right, not a privilege.

For more information, go to: https://globaleyeproject.org/

We had another great Red Hook Rotary Club meeting at Flatiron, this morning. Our guests were Beau O’Loendorf, Rotary District 7210 District Governor and Todd Bowen, upcoming District Governor for 2027-2028.

Beau brings energy, commitment, and a collaborative spirit to everything he does. His willingness to step forward, support projects, and help wherever needed reflects the true meaning of Service Above Self.

Todd Bowen, District Governor 2027-2028 is an engaged Rotarian who has contributed through leadership, community service, and fundraising efforts. His commitment to service and collaboration reflects the values of Rotary.