This weekend on RadioRotary on Sunday, April 20, 2025, co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarian Carl Dowden and Rosemary Joyce about the annual blessing of the animals.
Listen to Radio Rotary 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.wghq.fm/ or 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."
The Red Hook Rotary Club is preparing a wonderful custom cookbook featuring favorite recipes from our club members and the Red Hook Community. The cookbook will be professionally published, and it is certain to become a treasured keepsake.
We anticipate a great demand for our cookbooks, and we want to be certain to order plenty. You can reserve one or more for yourself and your family at this time to be assured of receiving them.
The Red Hook Rotary Foundation along with the Rotary Club of Red Hook honored Todd Baright as Red Hook Rotary’s Citizen of the Year for 2024.
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.
Dinner chair and Foundation President Carl Dowden presents Todd with his Citizen of the Year recognition.
Past recipients of the Citizen of the Year congratulate Todd. Sue Crane (2015), Doug Strawinski (2014), Todd Baright (2024), Laurie Husted (2016) and Brent Kovalchik (2023).
Members of the Red Hook Rotary Club welcome Todd as their newest honorary member. Left to right are Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Prof. Lauren Rose, Club President Ariadne Montare, Esq., Club treasurer Rebecca Kent, our youth exchange student from India Ananya, Todd Baright, Emily Houpt, Foundation treasurer Susan Simon, Club Secretary Jennifer Van Voorhis, Marlon Schulman, Foundation secretary Rev. Michael Shafer and Foundation president and dinner chair Carl Dowden.
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.)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, October 8th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking members of the Red Hook ROtary club about their celebration of Red Hook's Citizen of the Year, former Deputy Mayor Brent Kovalchik.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, September 17th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Tina Ecktert and Meg Boyce of the Alzheimer's Association about the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, September 3dat 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarian Dave Kruger about Pleasant Valley Weekend.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, August 27th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarian Agatha Bacelar and film producers Rebecca and Peter Davis about the new film "Join or Die," why civic engagement is vital to American democracy.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, July 30th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Alyssa Carrion of Mental Health America about helping our veterans.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Red Hook Rotary Club met this morning at Locavore Market. We shared a wonderful continental breakfast.
2022 - 2023 is coming to a close and we are excited for the upcoming year. New officers will lead us into 2023 - 2024 to continue and grow the great "Service Above Self" we do in our community and beyond.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, June 18h at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Lily Schaub and Jill Rodrequez about the great work of In FLight.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, June 11th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarian Chris Parkinson on giving a helping hand to Honduras.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Our guest speaker on Zoom was Rotarian Jeanne Conde of the Bethel Vermont Rotary Club who spoke on her district’s service project Amigos de Honduras, where Vermont Rotarians go on a mission to Honduras to offer medical and dental treatments, build or repair schools, build pure water supplies, and create school libraries and restrooms. In one recent mission, they treated 900 medial patients and 270 dental patients.
May 20th 10am-2pm we are collecting personal care (hygiene) items to be given to our local food pantries. The Day of Service is a district wide event. Please bring your items to the United Methodist Church, 4 Chuch Street, Red Hook.
Thank you to the people of Red Hook for turning out in such large numbers and making our Apple Blossom Day such a big sucess! A fun time was had by all at Red Hook Rotary's Apple Blossom Day. More photos can be scene at:
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, May 21st at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Ruthanne Becker of Coordinated Behavioral Health Services about assuring better mental health.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Red Hook Rotary Club was out in force at Red Hook town clean up day. Standing are Rotarians Jennifer Van Voorhis, Emily Houpt, Christine Chale; seated are Susan Simon and Jonah Triebwasser. Also taking part was Agatha Bacelar.
Apple Blossom day is fast approaching! Saturday, May 13th 10am - 4pm in the village of Red Hook. Music, Food and Fun. Red Hook Rotary is proud to sponsor and organize this great community day.
You will see vendors with special Mother's Day gifts, crafts, jewelry, woodworking, metal working and so many hand crafted items.
We have many great stores in the village along with wonderful restaurants. You will also find Cider Bros., Red Hook Responds and MightyDonut serving up delicious eats.
MUSIC!! We have a great line up, The Jam, T McCann band and the Stringmasters.
Be sure to check out the photo booth, FFA small animals, and the Dutchess County Health Mobile Unit. You will also find Joelene Thompson taking pictures during the day.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, May 7th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Red Hook Rotarians about their Apple Blossom Day.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, April 30th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Dora Celestino and Mary Alice Korvath about Team Teen, helping teenagers avoid drug addiction.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Our guest speaker this week was Glenville Rotarian Jimmy Thomas who spoke about his five-month journey to provide veterans with service dogs. A veteran Army MP himself, Jimmy knows firsthand the difference a service dog can make. His dog, Boots, had been trained to detect and prevent seizures and was remarkably successful, with Thomas going from a couple of seizures a month before Boots to a single episode in the five years. Trained Service Dogs are very expensive, so Thomas raised money from sponsors of his canoe trip from Glenville to Key West and bike ride back to his destination, the Veterans Administration in Albany, NY, with the money raised going to help veterans.
This weekend on RadioRotary: Shelterbox and Disaster Relief
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, April 16th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarian Bill Tobin about Rotary's Shelterbox and Disaster Relief.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, April 9th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarian Vicki Kessler about Rotary's Day of Service.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, April 2d at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hostsSarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarians Sue Bennett and Steve Crew about Wappinger Rotary's Cup of the Valley coffee and tea festival.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Our meeting was held in our new location, Locavore. Speaker host Dave Wright welcomed John Kuhn of the Red Hook Recreation Department. John gave us a verbal tour of the Rec Park, telling us about all of the recent improvements in this outstanding recreational facility. He also shared with us his plans for the future of the expansion and improvement of the Rec Park.
It is with deep and genuine regret and sadness that we note the passing of our dear friend and fellow Rotarian Linda Greenblatt.
Linda was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth (Meisner) Koberlein. Linda married Jay M Greenblatt on June 1, 1969 and Jay survives at home in Red Hook. Linda graduated with BS in 1971 and earned her Master’s in Education in 1974 from SUNY New Paltz. She worked as a History & Social Studies teacher at both Red Hook Middle School and Red Hook High School. Linda was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma education fraternity.
Active in her community, Linda was a member of Red Hook Rotary (where she was recognized as Rotarian of the Year from 2011 to 2014 and was chair of our scholarships and business directory committees), the Red Hook Society for the Detection & Apprehension of Horse Thieves, and the Red Hook Antique Car Club.
An astute follower of politics, Linda also served for many years as an election coordinator for Dutchess County Board of Elections.
In addition to her family and many local interests, Linda enjoyed her summers boating on Lake George.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years- Jay; her children, David (Polly) Greenblatt of Estes Park, CO, and Michelle (Jason) Greenblatt Gromoll of Rotterdam, NY; her siblings, Shirley Fick of Spring Brook, PA, and Ronald Koberlein of New Port Richie, FL; her loving grandchildren, Samantha, Jacob, & Elizabeth; along with extended family, friends, and colleagues.
Two brother predeceased her, Charles E. Koberlein and William E. Koberlein.
Friends may call at the Burnett & White Funeral Homes in Red Hook on Thursday, March 23, 2023
from 4 to 7 pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, March 24th, 2023 at 11 am. Pastor Stephen Ernst will officiate. Burial will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Red Hook.
Memorial donations may be made in Linda’s memory to the American Cancer Society or any Hudson Valley food bank.
Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY.
Our very own Rotary Youth Exchange student tells our club about her home and her experiences so far in Red Hook
During our Zoom meeting this week, youth exchange student Selma make a presentation on her homeland of Denmark and introduced us to her family, and her life at home and school.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, February 19th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarians Elena Mosley and Beau Loendorf about Rotary's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Come celebrate Spring with us in the heart of Red Hook village with live music and entertainment, food, demonstrations, and lots of vendors to shop for that perfect Mother's Day present!
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, February 5th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarians Laura Lee and Steven Caine about supporting maternal and oral health.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Sargeant Hildenbrand Speaks to Club about Police Initiatives
Our guest speaker this week was Sgt. Patrick Hildenbrand of the Red Hook Police. Sgt. Pat spoke about the School Resource Officer program in the Red Hook Schools as well as the Red Hook Police's commitment to community policing. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Speaker host Jonah Triebwassser presents Sgt. Pat with a thank you Rotary mug. (photo by David Wright)
Historic Red Hook Gives Us a Little History and Town Lore
Our guest speakers at Cancun’s were Elizabeth Tatum of Historic Red Hook and Will Tatum the County Historian. We had a lively discussion about Red Hook history. They told us about a special history festival to be called “Then and Now,” scheduled for June 3, 2023, comparing old Red Hook with Red Hook today. More details to follow. (photos by Jonah Triebwasser)
Shown left to right are: Speaker host Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Elisabeth Tatum, Will Tatum, Rotary President Jen Van Voorhis and President elect Ariadne Montare. (photo by Becca Kent)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, January 15th 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarian B.J. Mikkelsen about Rotary's humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, January 8th 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Steve Gessner about local food pantries.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Christmas Eve Breakfast with Santa, fundraiser for Abby On Saturday, December 24th, the Red Hook Fire Company will be hosting a Breakfast Buffet with Santa to benefit the daughter of their member Christal Funk, 11 year old Abby. Abby was recently diagnosed with stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma and is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. She’s a trooper and a fighter but she needs us to surround her and help her feel the warmth of our embrace.
The buffet will be available from 7:00 AM till Noon and the menu will include:
Scrambled eggs Pan Cakes blueberry and plain Sausage Patty and bacon Home Fries French Toast Sticks Toast Juice, Coffee and Tea.
Donations will be accepted at the door, please pay what you can for the breakfast. All profits will benefit Abby in her continued fight.
Mark your calendars for this special event. Additional details are being developed and will be posted as more information becomes available.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping Abby feel loved and cared for. That’s what our Red Hook community does best.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, December 18th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah o'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Krista Jones about the great work of Sparrow's Nest.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, December 4th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarians Kathy and Dave Kruger about Pleasant Valley Rotary's holiday coat and food drive.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Our guest speaker this week, at our first meeting back at Cancun’s, was Larry Cox, former Deputy Secretary General and former Executive Director of Amnesty International. He spoke about the quest for human rights, the Universal Declaration of Huma Rights, and the import work of Eleanor Roosevelt in achieving this important goal. Speaker host Susan Ezrati presents Larry with his club mug.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, November 20th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarian Tony Marmo about the fun of Rotary,
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
The Red Hook Rotary club and our high school Interact club were at the United Methodist Church on Church Street in Red Hook distributing coats to the needy. Shown, left to right, are: Interact student Laura, Rotary President Jenifer Van Voorhis, Interact student Sarah, Rotary Secretary Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Christine Chale and Becca Kent.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, November 6th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Christa Hines of Hudson River Housing,
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
This week we also welcomed visiting Rotarian the Honorable Janice Ellis, a Washington State Judge and a member of the Everett Rotary Club. Judge Ellis is shown with President Jennifer Van Voorhis and Treasurer Susan Ezrati. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)
Our guest speakers this week were Laurie Husted (Chief Sustainability Officer, Bard College) and Sara Ugolini (Director, RH Community Center) task force members: Red Hook Sustainable Community Certification Program. They reminded us to "Flip the Ballot" and vote on the Bond Act. This is a once in a generation opportunity to fund clean air, clean water and infrastructure for New York.
The federal climate legislation known as the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law in August, will provide billions of dollars for climate mitigation and resiliency efforts. Shown, left to right, are: speaker host Linda Greenblatt, Laurie Husted, Sara Ugolini, President Jennifer Van Voorhis and President Elect Ariadne Montare. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)
It is with deep and genuine regret and sorrow that we note the passing of our senior member and past-president, The Reverend Fred Cartier.
Fred was a 45 year Rotarian and deeply dedicated to the Rotary principle of Service Above Self. Active until the end, he made the Red Hook community a better place through his service.
Fred was the architect of our highly successful youth wrestling program, served as one of our chaplains and broadcast many Rotary events on PANDA public access television as one of their cameramen. He was honored as one of our Citizens of the Year, and he was our griller extraordinaire at our annual Baxter's Bash picnic (see photo, above.)
We extend our sincere condolences to Rosalie and the entire family.
There will be a Memorial service at Christ Church, 7423 S. Broadway, Red Hook on Saturday November 5 at 2:00pm that is open to all. Following the service, approximately 3:30pm, there will be a reception at the Red Hook Fire House that is also open to all to celebrate Fr. Fred’s life.
Internment in the Christ Church Memorial Garden will be private.
Our guest speaker was Michael Rhodes, artistic director of Tangent Arts of Tivoli. The Tangent Theatre Company presents character-driven plays that explore the complexities of relationships and behavior. Tangent produces revivals and new works that are personal and heartfelt to the company and speak to the group’s core philosophy: truth is the motive.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Red Hook Rotary is fielding a team for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 15th, led by Rotarian Ariadne Montare. Register or donate here:
It is with deep and genuine regret and sorrow that we note the passing of our senior member, Bernard "Bud" Weaver, Jr.
Bud was a 50 year Rotarian and deeply dedicated to the Rotary principle of Service Above Self. Active until the end, he made the Red Hook community a better place through his service.
Bud is shown here with club president Jenifer Van Voorhis and Past Distrct Governor Tony Marmo on his being recognized for 50 years of perfect attendance.
Rotaplast - Rotarians Fixing Cleft Palates and Cleft lips
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, October 9th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Clairot and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarian Paul Quintavalla about Rotaplast - Rotarians Fixing Cleft Palates and Cleft Lips.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, October 2d at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Clairot and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarian Tony Marmo and Anthony Tampone about the upcoming Italian Festival.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Our Youth Exchange student, Selma from Denmark, and her home sister Louisa, visited the New York State Museum to learn about the entire state's history and geography.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, September 25th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Clairot and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotary District Governor Larry Palant about Rotary in the Hudson Valley.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, September 11th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Clairot and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with with members of the Millbrook Rotary club about feeding the needy.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Shown in photos in action at the Backpack distribution are Christine Chale, Agatha Bacelar Ariadne Montare, and Interact students Laura and Sarah.
Collaboration between Red Hook Rotary, the Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health (HVFYH), the Red Hook Methodist Church, and the Dutchess County Alpha Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (DGK) (an International Society for Key Women Educators) in 2021 began with a $750 donation from the HVFYH, Clynk monies from Red Hook Rotary and DKG, plus private donations of school supplies from DKG members. It resulted in the distribution of approximately seventy backpacks for students in grades Pre-K to 12. Distribution was through various food pantries in the Red Hook Central School District. Red Hook Rotary and the Red Hook Rotary Foundation also generously donates $3,000 to Red Hook Harvest annually to alleviate food insecurity for families with children attending the Linden Avenue Middle School and Red Hook High School. Many of the same families express a need for school supplies for their children.
In 2022 with a $1,000 donation from Red Hook Rotary, a $1,500 grant from HVFYH, a donation from Deep Roots Construction (Casey Van Voorhis), and Clynk monies from Red Hook Rotary and DKG, Alpha Zeta, over 120 backpacks will be filled to the brim with school supplies (plus a box of tissues, a large tube of toothpaste, and a bamboo recyclable toothbrush!) needed by students to start the 2022-23 academic year. Additionally, Red Hook Rotary has reached out privately to several special needs classroom teachers where there is a need for supplemental school supplies in several local school districts. It should be noted that a donated book has also been placed in each backpack Pre-K-5.
Our thanks to the following generous donors who made the backpack program possible:
A great time was had by all at our fifth Tuesday social and fellowship event at the Lasting Joy Brewery in Tivoli.
District Governor Larry Palant was there for his official visit along with Assistant District Governor David Ping. Governor Larry shared plans for various district events in the coming year and then presented this year’s theme banner (Imagine Rotary) to our president Jen Van Voohis who present him with our club pennant. (photos by Jonah Triebwasser)
Our new exchange student from Denmark, Selma, was introduced to everyone. She presented Jen with her home club banner and Jen gave her a Red Hook banner. Shown, left to right are Youth Exchange Chair Christine Chale, host mom Emily Houpt, Selma, and President Jen Van Voorhis.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, September 4th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Terri McCormick and Rotarian Cindi Halupke about Pleasant Valley Weekend.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Club Secretary Judge Jonah Triebwasser welcomes guest speaker Dr. Sarah Litvin, Executive Director of the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History, a new museum and cultural center in an historic bakery in Kingston, New York. Dr. Litvin spoke about the history of the center and bakery and gave a preview of the current exhibit on the needle trades in Kingston and about future exhibits. (photo by Carl Dowden)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, August 28th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Anderw O'Grady of Mental Health America.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, August 21th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Jessica Madden about crisis intervention.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, August 14th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarian Darcy McCourt about Rebuilding Together.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Red Hook Rotary is proud to name our President, Jennifer Van Voohis, as our 2022 Rotarian of the Year. Jen is now in her third year as our dynamic president and has led us in many outstanding service projects and through the difficult years of Covid. Congratulations Jen!
Red Hook Rotary Vice President David Wright presents Jen with a clock from the club.
Our guest speakers this week were participants in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program. They shared with us the life-changing experience of learning to go beyond their comfort zones. Shown left to right are: RYLA Counsellor Michelle Salas, speaker host Linda Greenblatt, RLYA participants Brandon Juran, Sarah Holtman and Laura Holtman and club president Jen Van Voorhis.
Our Interact Club has been very busy fundraising including their recent Walk for Water. Interact Advisor Tim Lynch is shown here presenting a check to Richmond Arce of the Astor home from our Interact Club.
The celebration continues for Bud Weaver’s 50 years of perfect attendance! Past District Governor Tony Marmo presented an award to Bud from Rotary District 7210, while club president Jennifer Van Voorhis presented Bud with a special jacket.
What a treat it was to see our 2014 - 2015 Red Hook Rotary club youth exchange student Nuttacha Chayangkanont (Garn) on her visit back from Thailand. Garn is not only an international super model, but is now also a major television star back home.
Shown from left to right are: Rotarians Dave Wright and Jonah Triebwasser, host dad Jim Lowney, Garn, host sister Liz Lowney, host mom Michelle Lowney, and Rotarians Dave Greewood, Nan Greenwood and Christine Chale.
Thanks to the Lowney family for hosting this reunion and for being a host family for our youth exchange students.
Installation of Officers for 2022 - 2023: Judge Jonah Triebwasser administered the oaths of office to President Jen Van Voorhis, President-elect Ariadne Montare and Treasurer Susan Ezrati. Judge Jonah will be our secretary. (photo by Agatha Bacelar)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, July 17th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy and Dave Kruger interview Rotarians from around the world at the Rotary International Convention in Houston, Texas.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, July 3rd at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Lisa Loughran about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC).
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, June 26th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Kelly Lyndgaard about helping women to achieve sobriety through designing and producing handbags in the Unshattered organization.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
At this week's meeting. District Governor Mike Polasek honored Bud Weaver for his 50 years of perfect attendance and told everyone of Bud's influence on him as a young Rotarian. Bud convinced Mike to visit other clubs in his travels and Mike told us how he has enjoyed those visits thanks to Bud.
Club President Jen Van Voohis presented Bud with a photo album of the recent picnic held in his honor.
Speaker host Ariadne Montare welcomed guest speaker Mat Zucker, host of the bi-weekly podcast "Citidots" which is all about the experiences of a recent transplant to Red Hook from metropolitan New York.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, June 12th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Mayor Joel Griffith about the celebration of Tivoli's 150th anniversary.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Congratulations to Bud Weaver on 50 years of perfect attendance and outstanding service to the Red Hook Rotary Club. Thank you Red Hook Village Mayor Karen Smythe and State Senator Sue Serino for the proclamations honoring Bud's contributions to the community.
This week's guest speaker was Tivoli Mayor Joel Griffith who discussed Tivoli's Sesquicentennial Celebration – the 150th anniversary of Tivoli incorporating as a Village.
The celebration’s multitude of events starts on June 17th at 3pm, continues on June 18th from 9 am to 9pm and June 19th from 7:30am ending with fireworks at dark.
Visit the website https://tivoliny.org/calendar/ for the events taking place during this 3 day celebration
Shown left to right are speaker host Christine Chale, Tivoli Trustee and Rotary Club Treasurer Susan Ezrati, Mayor Joel Griffith and Club President Jennifer Van Voorhis. (photos by Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, May 29th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with students from the Linden Avenue Middle School about their 1970's version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliett.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Rotarian Linda Greenblatt presents Lisa Hoffman Murry with the club's donation to support the Red Hook High School Post-Prom Party. The party, now in its 32d year, offers post prom activities to local teens to assure that they have a safe and fun evening. (photo by Jay Greenblatt)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, May 22nd at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Maria Scibelli and Linda Hoffman Murray about keeping young adults safe during prom season.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Linda Greenblatt introduced this week's guest speakers: Maria Scibelli and Lisa Hoffman Murray, Post Prom Party Co-Chairpersons. Lisa has been actively participating with the Post Prom Party for 31 years and Maria for 25 years -the main goal of the event is for the kids to come to this safe party held at Bard’s Stevenson gym – there is a DJ, a photobooth, a bounce house, “the balloon drop” plus everyone gets auction prizes and...seniors go home with a $100 bill – there are about 150 attendees each year (seniors don’t have to go to the prom to attend) – the party ends at 4pm when everyone is invited to the Red Hook Historic Diner for breakfast.
After a two year hiatus caused by the pandemic, Apple Blossom Day was back! Among the Rotarians on hand were Chair Dave Wright, Club President Jen VanVoorhis, Ariadne Montare, Rebecca Kent and honorary Rotarian, K-9 division, Freyja.
Christine Chale was there too. Uncharacteristically camera shy was Judge Jonah Triebwasser, who arrived at Apple Blossom Day a little the worse for wear after a Red Eye flight from Reno, Nevada, where he was working on a traffic safety course for the National Judicial College. Also at Apple Blossom Day were Susan Ezrati and Gwen McCann.
Attendees enjoyed the musical acts and Susan Simon and Ariadne Montare danced to the music!
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, May 8th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitorand Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarians Darcy McCourt and Adam Belok about the great work of the Poughkeepsie-Arlington Rotary club at Spratt Park..
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Our guests this week on Zoom were Janet Warden, Red Hook's Superintendent of Schools, Bruce Martin, Assistant Superintendent for Business, and Dawn Jardine, Director of the Red Hook Public Library. We discussed the upcoming vote on the school and library budgets.
Our guest speaker was Courtney Skeen (daughter of our club secretary Susan Simon), founder of Canvas and instructor for paint parties, paint event fundraisers, art classes and art camps. Courtney spoke about the importance of art for children & adults as well as understanding and appreciating the creative process. To emphasize this, she then led the Red Hook Rotarians in creating a mountain sunrise painting. (photos by Jonah Triebwasser)
All Rotarians have been invited this upcoming weekend (April 2nd, Saturday) to Holy Cow ice cream for their fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital. It is 9am to 11:30am outside of Holy Cow. Have ice cream for breakfast! It includes shakes, sundaes and dishes with cereal topping (limited menu).
The cost is by donations only….all proceeds go to St. Jude.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, March 27th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or www.wghq.fm) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with British Rotarians and Red Hook Rotary's own Tim Lynch about Clean Water for the World.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, March 20th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with members of the Millbrook Rotary Club about service to the community.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, March 6th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Dr. Alethea Taylor of Hour Children about helping mothers returning from incarceration
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, February 20th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Kim Stella of Astor Services for Children & Families.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, February 6th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Jennifer Jones, Rotary International's First Woman President.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Our guest speaker this week was Carmela Gersbeck, from the Bard Lifetime Learning Institute. Carmela gave us an overview of this great community asset. There are currently 347 (can be up to 350) members of the LLI, which is an all volunteer organization – Carmela currently serves on several LLI committees, including the newsletter committee (the newsletter is published on the 7th of every month, here’s the link: https://lli.bard.edu/2022-newsletters/ She gave us a tour of the Bard LLI website & previewed the upcoming Spring ’22 Semester which will be via Zoom on Thursdays and on campus on Fridays. The tuition is $175 annually for 6-7 weeks of classes in the spring and fall and 4 weeks in the summer and 4 weeks in the winter – well worth it! Applications to the Bard LLI are available in June and can be completed on the website – should applications exceed the open seats, there is a lottery system. Carmela also let us know, if there is a skill that you can share, come on down!! Volunteers welcome… https://lli.bard.edu/
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, January 30th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Samara Enders of Greystone Programs about their great work supporting children, adults and families living with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Red Hook Rotarians and our High School Interact club lent a helping hand at the recent food pantry at the Red Hook United Methodist Church. Present were Red Hook Rotary club President Jennifer Van Voorhis, Bud Weaver, Christine Chale, Esq., Judge Jonah Triebwasser and Linda Greenblatt. Shown with Mrs. Greenblatt are Interact members Laura and Sarah. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, December 26th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarians Will Farrlell and Paul Daniels about the great work of the Southern Ulster Rotary Club.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, December 19th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with David Campanaro and Joseph Ventimiglia about the great work of Mental Health America of Dutchess County.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, December 12th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Christine Hein about the great work of People's Place.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, December 5th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking about the great work of Toys for Tots.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, November 28st at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Brynn Fuller-Becker about the great work of New Yorkers for Clean Power.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, November 14th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Sarah O'Connell-Claiter will be talking with Dora Celestino about The Great American Smoke Out.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, November 7th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarian Gwen McCann about the Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, October 31st at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Nyhisha T. Gibbs and Mary Dynes about the great work of Dutchess Outreach.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, October 24th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarian Fred Widman about Rotary's Virtual E-Clubs.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM." And on Magic 92 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or www.wghq.fm
Help Support Our Local Youth through the Red Hook Rotary Foundation
The Red Hook Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation that was established by Red Hook Rotarians to provide financial support of programs and projects in and around the Red Hook community. The primary focus of the Foundation has been education and youth. We award scholarships to high school seniors, and support both the Interact Club at Red Hook High School and Rotary’s Youth Exchange Program. We have also contributed to community programs and projects including the Red Hook and Tivoli Libraries, local food banks and support networks. We also act internationally with donations Shelter Box and Aquabox.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, October 10th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Dora Celestino and Christina Goebel of CAPE about Addiction Prevention, Education and Recovery..
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Our guest this week was Frank Pepe, Town of Stanford Councilman. Frank retired as Superintendent of Schools of the Arlington School District in 2010. Frank gave us an update on the Stanford Community Day which took place on September 18th, showing the great tee shirt (Stanford, A Caring Community) created for their inclusive initiative. Frank is the Stanford liaison for the Dutchess County Human Rights Commission and spoke about their goals and achievements, enhancing the quality of life in our collective “neighborhood.” He could hear in our Four-Way Test the similarities between what Rotary and the Dutchess County Human Rights Commission stand for. (In photo is speaker host Rev. Michael Shafer and Frank Pepe. Photo by Rev. Fred Cartier.)
Our guest speaker this week was Emily Sachar, Publisher and Editor of “The Red Hook Daily Catch.” She first informed us that her Grandfather was a Rotarian! Emily spoke of her background prior to establishing the Red Hook Daily Catch and the goal for her publication – to be a legitimate and high quality newspaper. She is striving to get at least one “Fresh Story” published daily in the newsletter format. When The Red Hook Daily Catch first started there were a little more than 100 readers – as of 9/21 there are over 1,380 subscribers. Red Hook is no longer a “news desert.” We then had a discussion about how the paper has developed and what we would like to see developed in the future. The Red Hook Daily Catch will always be a non-partisan newspaper and Emily is actively training her staff (including two young journalists in training) how to edit the words or handle details that can be interpreted as partisan.
Here’s the e-address for The Red Hook Daily Catch: https://www.thedailycatch.org/ Check it out!
Red Hook Rotary members enjoyed meeting and greeting the public at Hardscrabble Day. We shared with our visitors information about the service projects of our club, including Shelterbox, Aquabox, Youth Exchange and the weekly RadioRotary program.
Shown left to right are: Linda Greenblatt, Tim Lynch, Becca Kent and Jonah Triebwasser.
Here's another photo of today's event. Left to right are Rotarians David Wright, Susan Simon, Susan Ezrati, Club President Jennifer Van Voorhis and Jonah Triebwasser.
Joining us at other times of the day were Rotarians Fred Cartier and Christine Chale.
We were delighted to welcome Village of Red Hook Mayor Karen Smythe as our guest speaker this week, who gave us a detailed update on what has been accomplished during the first 4 months of her term as mayor, including:
Sewer project contracts signed, waiting for official approval letter to begin construction in the village business district
Zoning review, renaming the Highway Business District to the “Gateway District”
Municipal water system: Phase 1 & 2 completed, mapping out plan for north side of 199
Hardscrabble Day review, changes to promote social distancing, four local bands in the evening
Starting October 4th, there will be a monthly Village newsletter
We also welcomed a new member, attorney Ariadne Montare, who was sponsored by President Jen Van Voorhis and inducted by Judge Jonah Triebwasser. Congratulations Ariadne!
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, September 19th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Jill Bubel about Fall Prevention Week
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Red Hook Rotary and other local organizations are providing school supplies to students in the Red Hook Community so that they can start their school year with the necessary tools for success. Generous organizations donating time and money are: Red Hook Rotary Club, Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health, Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Zeta (Dutchess County Chapter) and Red Hook United Methodist Church Food Pantry. #ServiceAboveSelf #District7210 #SchoolSupplies #RotaryinAction Shown packing the backpacks are (seated) Rotarians Rev Fred Cartier, Club President Jennifer Van Voorhis, Linda Greenblatt, Susan Simon, (standing) Susan Ezrati, Tim Lynch and Jonah Triebwasser.
Red Hook Rotarians had a delightful time at our annual picnic tonight at the Red Hook Rec Park. Grill masters Rev. Fred Cartier and Rob Latimer kept everyone fed. We welcomed our 2007 - 2008 exchange student from Germany, Lena Marie and her husband Lars. We also congratulated Rob Latimer on his senior athletics award. More details with each individual photo.
Grill masters Rev. Fred Cartier and Rob Latimer hard at work.
Carl Dowden and Bud Weaver enjoying the dinner.
Joanna and Rev. Mike Shafer with Susan Ezrati and Jay Greenblatt.
Red Hook Rotary shared the Rotary Dutchess County Fair booth Sunday with the RadioRotary team. Shown are Red Hook Rotary President Jennifer Van Voorhis, RadioRotary co-host and Red Hook Rotarian Jonah Triebwasser, Red Hook Rotriran Tim Lynch and RadioRotary Producer Kathy Kruger.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, August 29th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Brian Doyle of Family Services
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, July 25th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with representatives of Mental Health America of Ducthess County.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Red Hook Rotary club held its first in-person meeting in over a year at a picnic held at the Elmendorph. Our new officers were installed by the Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Red Hook Town and Village Justice. Show left to right are: Vice-President Rob Latimer, Secretary Susan Simon, President Jen Van Voorhis and Treasurer Susan Ezrati.
Red Hook Rotary club is pleased to announce that Carl Dowden has been named our Rotarian of the Year. Carl was honored for his more than three decades of service to Rotary, especially as one of the advisors of Red Hook High School's Interact Club, the Rotary youth service organization. Congratulations Carl!
Red Hook Rotary Club is pleased to announce that Rotarian Tim Lynch is our newest Paul Harris Fellow. Named for the founder of Rotary, the Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Shown in the photo are Foundation Chair Bud Weaver and Tim Lynch. (Photos by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, June 27th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotary District Governor Tony Marmo about the fun of Rotary.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Red Hook Rotary's own Jonah Triebwasser finished Rotary International's Virtual 5K walk to end polio. He beat his age in minutes which is always his goal!
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, June 20th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Joan Glase about the great work of the Greater Hudson Valley ARC.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, June 13th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotary Peace Scholar Marie-Paule Attema about Rotary's quest for peace.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
The Red Hook Rotary club started our Clink!/bottle return project at the beginning of 2019 and have been able to help our local food pantries and their clients ever since.
To date we have collected over $3,200 in nickel deposits from containers being recycled through Clynk at Hannaford.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday,June 6th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking withLisa Loughran about Rogers Run 4 AMC.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, May 23rd at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking about the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Red Hook Rotary continues to distribute masks as part of Rotary's Million Mask Challenge. Here Rotarian Linda Greenblatt donates masks to the Red Hook Central Schools. The masks were accepted, with thanks, by School Superintendent Janet Warden.
Our guests this week were candidates for the Red Hood CSD Board of Education and included: Jackie Berry, Kate Kortbus, Jennifer Mañón, Ariadne Montare and Laura Y. Roberts.
All candidates had been invited to attend. Each candidate spoke for 15 minutes and then asked for questions from the Rotarians. All candidates have children in the Red Hook schools, two work in the schools as teachers or coaches, all are active in the community. Common themes among the candidates included, learning from the challenges presented by the remote learning required by the pandemic, the challenges and benefits of a diverse student body, the equity imperative, the unique opportunity/challenge of federal non-recurring funding, and the need to improve digital equity. Everyone be sure to vote on May 18, 2021.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, May 16th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Crissy Groenewegen about addiction prevention.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Red Hook Rotary continued distribution of face masks as part of Rotary's Million Mask Challenge. Show here is Rotarian Linda Greenblatt Veteran Robert Rubin. This donation of masks for veterans was facilitated through the Private Herman Siegel Post 625, Poughkeepsie, Jewish War Veterans of the United States. It is the only JWV post between NYC and Albany. These masks went to Castle Point and Montrose Veteran Food Pantries.
Red Hook Rotary participated in clean up day this past weekend. Lots of trash was removed from the roads thanks to eager volunteers. Here we see club President Jennifer Van Voorhis and club Secretary Susan Simon discussing who picked up the most.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, May 2d at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarians Alicia Marcinkowski andRichardCattabiani, about the great work of the Kingston Rotary Club.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Red Hook Rotary supplied surgical masks to the Milan Fire Department. Rotary President Jen Van Voorhis presents the masks to Al Sardaro Rescue Squad Captain.
Red Hook Rotary was again delighted to donate much needed surgical masks to the Red Hook Fire Department. Shown above is Chief Steven Fell accepting the masks.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, April 25th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Jessica Vanacoro and Kathleen Valletta about Boxes of Hope.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Red Hook Rotary again lent a hand to the United Methodist Church's food pantry. Shown here are (left to right): Harry and Janice Williams, Phyllis Thomas and Red Hook Rotary President Jen Van Voorhis.
Our guest this week was Red Hook resident and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro.
Marc focused his remarks on the 14-months that Dutchess County has led the local effort against the coronavirus. He noted that across the nation, counties have responsibility for the logistical support for public health initiatives and that they carry the financial support for these efforts. Dutchess County entered the crisis in a strong fiscal position, but they anticipated $32,000 loss of revenues due to lower employment, including furloughed workers. In actuality, the county recovered earlier and stronger than anticipated because the local economy bounced back in the fourth quarter of 2020 as home improvement business generated sales tax growth. In addition, the stay-at-home phenomenon resulted in a shift in consumer spending to the county. And a high level of real estate transactions raised mortgage tax revenues for towns and municipalities in the county. As a result of these developments, the county is stronger fiscally than anticipated and is strategically refilling some county jobs. Federal support is needed, that support comes from FEMA. It is anticipated that Dutchess County will receive substantial Federal support over the next two years to cover revenue loss and COVID related spending. During the discussion following Marc’s remarks, the County Executive noted that individual municipalities can reject marijuana sales. That decision, however, has sales tax implications that they should consider. We thanked Marc for updating us on the county and for joining us for the meeting.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, April 18th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Jessica Vanacoro and Kathleen Valletta about the great work of the Carmel Rotary Club and their upcoming basketball competition.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, April 4th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://wghq.fm when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Erica Von Salews of the Vassar Warner home about taking care of our seniors.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Magic 92.5 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Our guest speaker this week was Marc Hildebrand, Tivoli’s Fire Chief. Marc reported that Tivoli’s Fire Department now boasts 50 active members and 20 interior fighters, making it the largest department in the northeast region of Dutchess County. He noted that part of the spur to the growth was a fire that took place at Tivoli’s Firehouse over two years ago. That fire nearly destroyed the existing structure, required a temporary structure be placed in the municipal lot, and took a year and a half to repair. It also increased interest in the Fire Company, elicited new volunteers (doubled the size of the company), spurred the Village and the Fire Company to develop a design for a new, improved and expanded firehouse and built enthusiasm for the company. The proposed new structure nearly doubles the size of the building, provides essential improvements, including showers, emergency shelter, community space and needed bay expansion to house some historic fire equipment that is currently stored elsewhere and some new equipment that will enhance the company’s capacity transport firefighters and effectively meet emergencies. The design was developed for the fire company and the Village by Peter Sweeney, a local architect. It not only meets the company’s needs, but also is designed to fit appropriately into the Village’s historic overlay district and within the Historic Landmark District within which the Village is located.
Red Hook Rotary Club, unfortunately, has to cancel 2021 Apple Blossom Day. After reviewing the latest New York State Guidelines for Events and discussing with local municipalities, we have concluded that it is just not possible this year. We look forward to future festivals. In the meantime, enjoy the apple blossom season in our beautiful community, remember to take advantage of our many local shops, restaurants and services, and a special thank you to all the community volunteers helping others during the past year. Check out www.redhookrotary.org for future program news, including our annual high school scholarships and RYLA applications.
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Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, March 21st at 6:30a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Andrew Ciccone and Arlette Murrain of the Greater Newburgh Rotary club about honoring women in Rotary and public service.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Magic 92.5 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or https://www.wghq.fm/ or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, March 14th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Lynne Melocccaro about the great work of the Dutchess SPCA.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM, WLNA 1420 AM Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to play "WBNR."
Members of the Red Hook Rotary Club assisted Red Hook Responds over the weekend with collecting food for local food pantries. Our team consisted of President Jen VanVoohis, Dave Wright, Chris Chale and Jonah Triebwasser.
Marking the 49th week of “stay at home” meetings required by the coronavirus outbreak, Jennifer Van Voorhis called the Zoom meeting to order at 8 am Fourteen club members attended along with our District Governor Tony Marmo, our assistant district governor, Maureen Gates, our frequent guest/member, Gwen McCann, and the much esteemed, Dan Budd, founder of Red Hook Responds. The meeting marked the 66th anniversary of our club and featured a review of decades of club activities and initiatives. Jen led the meeting off with introductions of all our guests and with some unique versions of our ritual meeting openings. We spoke the pledge of allegiance, and then witnessed a beautiful video of a Tanzanian club’s sung version of the 4-way test. Rev. Michael Shafer offered a blessing to start the meeting.
Jen, then, orchestrated a series of member testimonials on activities that marked their experience with Rotary. Susan Simon led off with the story of her first experience of a Rotary district leadership meeting at which she was a disc jockey and dance teacher for a group swing dance. Jonah provided a photo retrospective of club activities since 1955 (which can be seen on our club website), including youth exchange students (Chris Chale) and interact club students (led by Carl Dowden and Linda Greenblatt), Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (founded by Bud Weaver’s dad when he was District Governor and financially supported by the club every year), Apple Blossom Day (organized annually by Dave Wright and Linda Greenblatt), Tree Planting and Aqua Box distributions (maintained by Tim Lynch), Clynk and Food Pantry support (initiated by Jen Van Voorhis) which has contributed $2500 worth of personal hygiene products distributed through the Community Center and food pantries of Red Hook, Radio Rotary which features service above self on local radio stations (Jonah Triebwasser), support of the Library literacy project through purchase of books, Baxter’s Bash, our annual picnic, Youth Wrestling and more.
Our district governor, Tony Marmo, provided the history of our club, detailing the many changes in our chartered name and number. He noted that we started in 1955, the 50th anniversary of the national and global organization, with 25 members including John Martin, one of the many Martin’s, still living in Red Hook. The club was started by Herbert J Taylor. He talked about the importance of community based activities in keeping club’s relevant and healthy. The Rotary International Convention will be virtual again this year as will the Highland Club’s Ribfest.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, February 28th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Satara Brown of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department about helping urban youth.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM, WLNA 1420 AM Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to play "WBNR."
WHY: So we can continue to do all our volunteer work, including meal & grocery deliveries!
HOW: Please consider dropping off anything you can, even if it’s just a single can! We need soup, tuna, canned beans, pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter & cereal.
Red Hook Rotary and Rotary District 7210 are participating in Rotary's Million Mask Challenge. This program, funded with the support of the Rossi Family Foundation, is providing approximately 2 million masks to communities throughout the US Northeast, including the over 175,000 masks that were delivered to the many Hudson Valley Rotary Clubs for their communities. #MillionMaskChallenge#RotaryPeopleofAction
Red Hook Rotary donated masks to the Red Hook Fire Department, Tivoli Fire Department, Red Hook Police Department and local food banks.
Shown here with members of the Tivoli Fire Department and Chief Marc Hidenbrand are Rotary President Jennifer Van Voorhis, Rotary Secretary Susan Ezrati and Tivoli Mayor Joel Griffin.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, February 21st at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Rotarian Samantha Alvarenga about Rotary's new passport club.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM, WLNA 1420 AM Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to play "WBNR."
The Red Hook Rotary Club and Red Hook Rotary Foundation are pleased to announce that the Foundation will award three scholarships of $1,000 each to students planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school.
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 ability, and communication skills. Scholarships may be awarded to a student attending a four year college or an accredited vocational or community college program.
Each student selected for an award must successfully complete their senior year and attend an accredited college, university or vocational school of his or her choice. Scholarship awards will be distributed to the winning student to reimburse the student for any educational expense (eg. tuition, required books, computer, required equipment, etc.).
Scholarship applicants must submit the following:
1. Completed scholarship application
2. An up-to-date transcript
3. Three (3) letters of reference; 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. Virtual interviews may be arranged with the semifinalists and conducted via Zoom with Red Hook Rotary members. Keep in mind that the committee will look for candidates who most exemplify the notable traits of Rotary, including goodwill, leadership ability, and service to others.
Application forms may be obtained from the Guidance Office at your high school. Completed applications MUST be mailed to RED HOOK ROTARY CLUB, Post Office Box 88, Red Hook, NY 12571. ATTN: LINDA GREENBLATT, by MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021.
For more information, please contact Linda Greenblatt at (845) 758-8361 or lindag32949@gmail.com.
President-elect Shekhar Mehta encourages members to be changemakers and announces his theme for the 2021-2022 Rotary year, Serve to Change Lives. Learn more: http://on.rotary.org/3j6bVuc
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, February 7th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-host Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health (DBCH) Commissioner Dr. Anil Vaidian about the coronavirus vaccine.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM, WLNA 1420 AM Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to play "WBNR."
Red Hook Rotary and Rotary District 7210 are participating in Rotary's Million Mask Challenge. This program, funded with the support of the Rossi Family Foundation, is providing approximately two million masks to communities throughout the US Northeast, including the over 175,000 masks that were delivered to the many Hudson Valley Rotary Clubs for their communities. #MillionMaskChallenge#RotaryPeopleofAction
Red Hook Rotary is donating masks to the Red Hook Fire Department, Tivoli Fire Department, Red Hook Police Department and local food banks.
Shown here at the Deacon's Pantry at St. John's Reformed Church in Upper Red Hook is Red Hook President Jennifer VanVoorhis with Marian Wood and Jane Bier.
Red Hook Rotary and Rotary District 7210 are participating in Rotary's Million Mask Challenge. This program, funded with the support of the Rossi Family Foundation, is providing approximately 2 million masks to communities throughout the US Northeast, including the over 175,000 masks that were delivered to the many Hudson Valley Rotary Clubs for their communities. #MillionMaskChallenge#RotaryPeopleofAction
Red Hook Rotary will be donating masks to the Red Hook Fire Department, Tivoli Fire Department, Red Hook Police Department and local food banks.
Shown here at local food pantries is Red Hook President Jennifer VanVoorhis with Sandy Sundheimer, Janice Williams and Phyllis Thomas-Moore at the Red Hook United Methodist Church and then with Lynn Jutton at St. Christopher's Church.
Red Hook Rotary and Rotary District 7210 are participating in Rotary's Million Mask Challenge. This program, funded with the support of the Rossi Family Foundation, is providing approximately 2 million masks to communities throughout the US Northeast, including the over 175,000 masks that were delivered to the many Hudson Valley Rotary Clubs for their communities. #MillionMaskChallenge#RotaryPeopleofAction
Red Hook Rotary will be donating masks to the Red Hook Fire Department, Tivoli Fire Department, Red Hook Police Department and local food banks.
Shown here is Red Hook Rotarian Judge Jonah Triebwasser presenting a supply of masks to Sgt. Patrick Hildenbrand of the Red Hook Police Department.
Our guest speaker this week was Bianca Neff, Founder & CEO, Petra Peacebuilders. Bianca has been interested in peacebuilding all of her life. She has dual citizenship in the US and Spain, was educated at the Bradford, UK Peace Center in conflict resolution and is a certified Coach Humanitarian. She is now based in Spain which gives her convenient logistical access to the areas where she works most of the time.
Rotary International Peace Centers in the US (Duke University), Sweden, UK, Uganda, Japan, Thailand, and Australia. 1300 Peace Fellows have been fully funded since 2002 by the Rotary International Foundation. Bianca noted that global peacebuilding relies on a system that promotes the resilience of peacebuilders. The focus is on resolving mental health issues that are derived from trauma. To build peace, an organization need resilient people. These people need to be able to care for themselves mentally and emotionally. Many operate in countries that have been at war for decades and generations. Many are impoverished. Many have suffered the trauma of bombs and sexualized violence. Her organization sponsors “Resilience Retreats” for the peacebuilders. Interestingly, Bianca does most of her work remotely, sometimes through apps like zoom, but often via chat rooms that rely on typed responses. Her focus is on working with individuals rather than organizations. In response to the question, “Why did you get into this field?”, Bianca told us that her mother comes from the Basque region of Spain, where conflict has reigned for decades. It was a natural affinity. Bianca spoke very highly of the Rotarian organization, its support and outreach throughout the world.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, January 24th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-host Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Rotary District Governor Tony Marmo about Rotary's Million Mask Challenge.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM, WLNA 1420 AM Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to play "WBNR."
Our guest speaker today was Janet Warden, the new Superintendent of the Red Hook Central Schools. Ms. Warden spoke about remote schooling in the time of pandemic.
There is now free wifi at the Red Hook Rec Park, thanks to a joint venture among Red Hook Rotary, the Red Hook Library and the Town of Red Hook. Students who are learning remotely and who may not have internet at home will now be able to sign on at the park.
Celebrating the start of the new service are Red Hook Rotary President Jennifer VanVoohis, Librarian Amy Smith and Town Recreation Director John Kuhn.
Our guest speaker at this week's Zoom club meeting was Dan Budd of Taste Budd's. Dan spoke about the great work of Red Hook Responds to help our community during the time of pandemic. Dan also stressed the importance of supporting your local merchants.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, November 29th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) or ask Alexa to play "WBPM" and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) or ask Alexa to play "WBNR."when we talk with Rotarian Christina Boryk of Rebuilding Together (photo) and Kelly Formosa of the American Red Cross about fire safety in your home.
Members of the Red Hook Rotary Club helped at the Red Hook United Methodist Church to pack bags of Thanksgiving food for those in need. Club President Jen Van Voorhis led the team consisting of Christine Chale, Becca Kent, Susan Simon, Jonah Triebwasser and Bud Weaver.
(Update! We distributed 65 sets of dinner fixing assuring a happier Thanksgiving for 65 families! Thank you Tim Lynch and Jay Greenblatt for joining the crew!)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, November 22d at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Candnaian Rotarian Jennifer Jones who will be the first woman president of Rotary International in the 115 year history of the organization.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, November 1st at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk Rotarian Dr. Ed Placke about the Green Chimneys Farm and School and how they help children in need.
Red Hook Rotary Coat Drive an Outstanding Success!
We collected 120 gently used coats!! We gave away half of the coats today at the United Methodist Church Food Pantry. We then proceeded to roughly divide the remainder in three groups: warm/wool jackets to Cara Mia/Hope on a Mission and the homeless in Poughkeepsie; Community Action in Red Hook which distributes throughout Dutchess County to those in need; and the remaining coats/hangers to the Red Hook Community Center which has a free closet for those in need.
Another example of how our members exemplify “Service Above Self!”
Our guest speaker this week was Amelia LeGare, from The O=ZONE on Pitcher Lane across from the Greig Farm. Amelia opened O-ZONE on March 1, 2020. She told us that the dual themes of recycling and sustainability inspired her to open the center, which is located just east of Grandiflora on Pitcher Lane. The center includes a zero-waste sustainability center, bulk refill stations (which promote a reduction in packaging by asking customers to bring in their own containers and buy grains, flour and other items from bulk containers) locally produced soap and shampoo bars and other products. They promote composting, sponsor a learning center and have a number of upcoming events at any time and offer c-Pap machine parts replacements. Their hours are Wednesday to Friday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p/m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (photos by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Photo screen shot taken by photographer and Rotarian, Rev. Fred Cartier. Attendees by row from top left to bottom right are: Jennifer Van Voorhis, Rev. Fred Cartier, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Susan Ezrati, Tim Lynch, P.E. Dennis (our new representative from TrustCo Bank), Linda Greenblatt, Dave Wright, our guest speaker, Scott Oatkin with the Borgen Project, Rev. Michael Shafer, Carl Dowden, Chris Chale, Esq., Susan Simon, Rebecca Kent and Rob Latimer
Jonah introduced Scott Oatkin of the Borgen project, and Scott related that he has known about Rotary since his Interact experience in Rhinebeck as a high school student. That club sent the Interact club on a mission to Nicaragua that captured his imagination and set the direction for his life. He told us that the Borgen Project, recently featured on Radio Rotary, is focused on global poverty. It was started by Cliff Borgen in 2003. It now has 3000 members, each reaches out to alleviate poverty in the world. Scott told us that there are 730 million people in extreme poverty and over 800 million additional people experiencing food insecurity. The project uses community education to find ways to alleviate these tragedies. He urged us to go to the website: www. BorgenProject to learn about what they are doing. Jen thanked Scott for his work and told him about the efforts that are being undertaken in Red Hook to feed 200 families weekly.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, September 20th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk about the Vassar Haiti Project.
Photo screen shot taken by photographer and Rotarian, Rev. Fred Cartier. Attendees by row from top left to bottom right are: Jennifer Van Voorhis, Rev. Fred Cartier, Bud Weaver, Susan Ezrati, Rob Latimer, DG Tony Marmo, ADG Maureen Gates, Michael Shafer, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Michael Shafer, Linda Greenblatt, Greg Bolner, Tim Lynch, P.E., Carl Dowden, Rebecca Kent and Susan Simon. Chris Chale, Esq., was missed in the photo but also attended the meeting.
Our guest speaker was District Governor Tony Marmo. Tony thanked the Red Hook club for our good work. He noted that we are a high functioning club – with an active Facebook page, a webpage and regularly posted newsletter of our club meetings. He asked each member to participate in recruitment of new members. He noted that recruitment is failing with most clubs. The average age range in clubs has increased while membership numbers have declined by 20%. Recruitment tends to draw people in through service to others and club projects. There are many club models – breakfast clubs, lunch clubs, happy hour clubs, once-a-month clubs, even passport clubs—which draw members in for specific projects. Tony noted that it is important to bring in younger members in order to promote club longevity. Clubs need gender balance as well. He urged us to use Rotary’s positive public image and our fundraising activities to bring in new members.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, September 13th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Jill Bubel about Fall Prevention Week.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, August 23rd at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Nicole Juchem about the rescue work of the Animal Farm Foundation.
Our Red Hook Business Directory is now available to pick up at all local banks, the Red Hook Information booth next to Golden Wok, all diner sponsors, Town and Village Halls, Red Hook and Tivoli Library, or online:
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, July 19th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotary District Governor Tony Marmo about Rotary in the Hudson Valley.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. or http://www.wtbq.com/
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, July 5th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to play WBPM) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/ or ask Alexa to play WBNR) when we talk with Rotarian Rob Raylman about Gift of Life International.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/or ask Alexa to play WBPM.
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM, WLNA 1420 AM Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com//or ask Alexa to play WBNR.
Marking the 12th week of “stay at home” meetings required by the coronavirus outbreak, Jen Van Voorhis opened the “zoom” meeting at 8am. Eleven members and three guests were present. Our guests were Tony Marno, District Governor, Duda Sarapiao, our 2019- 20, our youth exchange student from Brazil, and Elisabeth Harmor our guest speaker. Duda celebrates her 17th birthday today and we gave her a rousing round of “Happy Birthday.”
Our District Governor shared how the district is managing in these unusual circumstances. Tony congratulated us on completing our grant application – to support the backpack program and other elements of food security in our community. He said now is a crucial time to support the Rotary International Foundation, which supports the district grants. The district’s focus this year is to grow Rotary’s membership. Tony’s hope is to draw in more younger people. He also spoke about the Highland Club’s annual ribfest. We will hear more as the idea develops, but the Highland Club will be supporting restaurants by selling gift certificates to restaurants as the area begins to open for business post-pandemic. And, Jonah reminded us that we can all participate in this year’s Rotary International convention free via a link that he has provided. Susan Simon introduced our guest speaker, Elisabeth Harmor. Elizabeth has been working with Historic Red Hook, the Red Hook Community Center and the Red Hook Public Library to develop a “virtual” festival in Red Hook this fall. Her powerpoint presentation about this Festival is attached and does a great job of explaining the plans that already are being developed. The club will be identifying ways to participate over the next few weeks. Jonah will interview Elisabeth for Radio Rotary soon.
Fred Cartier, photographer, provided the complete group in a single screen shot of the meeting. We are, from top left to bottom right: Jen Van Voorhis, Fred, Tony Marno, Susan Ezrati, Jonah Triebwasser, Tim Lynch, Susan Simon, Elisabeth Harmor, Duda Serapiao, Rob Latimer, Michael Shafer, Chris Chale, Bud Weaver and Rebecca Kent.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary Sunday, June 14th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Jason Gonzalez, president of the Wall Street Rotary E-Club, about Rotary for young professionals.
Our guests this week were Paul Finch, Superintendent of Red Hook Central Schools and Bruce Martin, Chief Financial Officer.
Paul Finch started by noting that in 2019, Dutchess County recognized the Red Hook Schools for the highest graduation rate (97%) in the county. He also noted that a new guidance counselor was added in the Elementary school program and a new smart device policy (designed to reduce cell phone use on campus) was initiated.
The budget for the coming year was developed from November to March (pre-pandemic) and anticipated a small increase in State Aid. It also anticipated two capital projects – a new roof and windows at Mill Rd school and new windows and vents at the high school. This was in addition to the building of the auditorium at the high school. The 2021 budget reflects a shift to limit costs using the April State Aid estimate. Paul and Bruce believe that cuts to that aid will come, Efforts are being undertaken to anticipate state aid cuts and a possible no vote on the budget. Staffing cuts are being considered – where opportunities present themselves, as low kindergarten enrollment may enable a cut of one class of first graders, and the retirement of one German teacher and fewer enrollees may enable a smaller German language section. As of May 15, the state has given no guidance about cuts in aid. The governor is waiting for a response from the Federal government. The proposed budget is 2.12% higher than the previous year; the tax levy is up 2.97%, and still tax cap compliant
The high school graduation ceremony will take place on June 30 at the Hyde Park drivein theater across from the FDR House and Library. There will be 160 graduates, but the theater only allows 200 cars. The cars will be decorated and horn honking will be encouraged.
Rev. Fred Cartier, photographer, provided the complete group in a single screen shot of the meeting. We are, from top left to bottom right: Jen Van Voorhis, Rev. Fred, Bud Weaver, Tim Lynch, Linda Greenblatt, Susan Simon, Bruce Martin, Susan Ezrati, Carl Dowden, Paul Finch, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Chris Chale, Rev. Michael Shafer. Rebecca Kent, and Rob Latimer
CLYNK is open for business. We are committed to keeping this little corner of your life “easy and convenient” even while the rest is anything but. We are taking extra precautions to keep our employees safe, including increased vigilance on the use of personal protective equipment. If you see a driver decked out in unusual gear – please give them a thumbs up (or virtual elbow bump) from us!
To the same end, we’d like to ask for a voluntary safety pledge from you. After filling your CLYNK bag and tying it tight, please hold on to it for 3 days before you drop it off at any CLYNK drop location. This will help to dramatically reduce the risk of surface-to-human contamination. To signal you have done this please tie a bright piece of ribbon/string/anything to the handle of your bag. We are calling this a “3 Day OK.”
Never fear – we will process your bag with or without the 3 Day OK tie. But when we see the tie our employees will know they can breathe a little easier. Thank you in advance for this small sign of solidarity – we love our CLYNKer community.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, March 14th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, March 15th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Millbrook Rotarian Jim and Diane Lubin about peacekeeping around the world.
Standing - RadioROtary co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser and Sarah O'Connel; Seated - Jim and Diane Lubin
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. or http://www.wtbq.com/
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, March 7th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, March 8th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Edward Lynch and Dr. David Dempster about the great work of the Warwick Valley Rotary club and their upcoming "Bowl for a Cause" fundraiser for suicide and drug abuse prevention..
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. or http://www.wtbq.com/
Our guest speaker this week was our exchange student from Brazil, Duda. She gave a wonderful presentation on her country including a regional survey of Brazil’s five major regions – the North Amazon basin (home of 20% of the world’s biodiversity), the North East, Central West (Brasilia), the Southeast (Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Graza) and the South (Iquazu Falls). Duda detailed her favorite Brazilian foods, including black beans, fried bread and churrasco (BBQ), as well as sharing her favorite sport (soccer) and her favorite festival, Carnival. Lots of questions followed.
Photo taken by Rev. Fred Cartier at the Feb 25th meeting: Our Brazilian exchange student Duda smiles from the center of the photo and is flanked by Youth Exchange Officers David Wright and Christine Chale, Esq.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, February 29th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, March 1st at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Marian Thompson and Katherine Stkkers about the importance of literacy.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. or http://www.wtbq.com/
Even though we have had to cancel this year's Apple Blossom Day, we are still publishing our business directory.
Your generosity will help Red Hook Rotary continue to promote numerous local and international initiatives. We support Red Hook High School Scholarships, Rotary’s Youth Exchange program, Red Hook Little League, Rotary International in its world-wide effort in the eradication of polio and water purification programs, the Red Hook and Tivoli Public Libraries, an outdoor events stage at the Elmendorph Inn for Historic Red Hook, improvements at the Red Hook Recreation Park playground, the Eleanor Roosevelt bust project on Woods Road in Tivoli, Red Hook Harvest’s Back Pack program, and the Nourish Your Neighbor Project at the Red Hook Community Center. Our Clynk Program with Hannaford Supermarket supplements local food pantries, school closets, and the homeless with personal care products.
This business directory will be available on Apple Blossom Day to highlight your businesses, and at all major business locations in and around Red Hook.
In an effort to promote greater participation, we have maintained our prices for an advertisement:
FULL PAGE AD: $100.00 7.5” X 4.5” HALF PAGE AD: $ 65.00 3.5” X 4.5” BUSINESS CARD AD: $35.00 1/4 HORIZONTAL 1.75” X 4.5” 1/4 VERTICAL 3.5” X 2.25”
Please submit an ad in print ready PDF form no later than Friday, April 10, 2020. Please send files via email to: lindag32949@gmail.com and indicate that the ad is for the Red Hook Rotary Apple Blossom Day Business Directory.
Please make checks payable to RED HOOK ROTARY and send to Red Hook Rotary, PO Box 88, Red Hook, NY 12571
For further information and questions, please contact: Linda Greenblatt at (845) 758-8361 or (914) 466-2519 or lindag32949@gmail.com or David Wright at (845) 750-2254 or dpwright47@outlook.com. redhookrotaryclub.org or facebook.com/RedHookRotaryClub.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF A WONDERFUL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION!!
It is with deep and genuine regret that the Red Hook Rotary Club notes the passing of our past-president Niki Weaver. Niki was the epitome of service above self. She started our therapy dog program, was instrumental in reviving Apple Blossom Day and was a leading light in our club foundation.
Nickelin Weaver, age 74, of Johnstown, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady.
She was born on December 5, 1945 in Poughkeepsie, a daughter of the late Nicholas Saltis and Mary Jane Robertson Saltis.
Nickelin was a graduate of Rhinebeck Central High School and received two Bachelor’s Degrees. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Anderson School in Staatsburg and also at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck. She was of the Episcopalian faith, a member of the Christ Church in Red Hook and a member of the Eastern Star. Nickelin was also a long term member of the Red Hook Rotary Club.
She is survived by her husband over 54 years Terry H. Weaver; two sons Terry H. Weaver, II (Indigo) of Accord and Todd J. Weaver of Rhinebeck, one sister Sandra S. Lisa of Johnstown, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Nickelin was predeceased by one brother John Saltis.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc., 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown with Father Fred Cartier officiating.
Speaker host, President-elect Jennifer Van Voorhis, welcomed Raymond Iaia, Esq., of McCabe and Colman. Raymond is a litigator for the firm, specializing is personal injury cases. He was a compelling speaker and led off his talk by telling us the details of the suit against McDonalds by a Canadian woman scalded by their coffee. The example illustrated that we often don’t know all of the details of high-profile cases. He was correct! Mr. Iaia is happy to be a Red Hook resident. His wife owns Half Moon books in Tivoli. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, February 15th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, February 16th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarians Marjorie Keith and Jessica Vanacoro about the Carmel Rotary club.
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Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, February 8th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, February 9th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with New Paltz Rotarians Pascal Guirma, Bob Rich and Victor Guirma about Friends of Guirgho, bringing education to Africa.
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Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, February 1st at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, February 2d at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Branca Bryan about Grace Smith House.
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Our guests speaker was Rotarian Christina Boryk, president of the Poughkeepsie South Rotary club. She is the executive director of “Rebuilding Together,” which is part of a national network of over 130 affiliates who work to restore and revitalize homes and neighborhoods across the country. These organizations, supported by federal and local grants, community support dollars and donated volunteer labor and supplies, undertake large-scale and small repairs on houses in their communities.
Shown in the photograph are: Speaker host Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Christina Boryk and club president Rob Latimer.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, January 25th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, January 26th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Christa Hines about housing the homeless.
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Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, January 18th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, January 19th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Jessica Daviss about Grace Year.
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2019 was a HUGE success for our Clink recycling program because of our Red Hook community and their generosity along with Bard College, The Elmendorf, Red Hook Library, Red Hook Village Pizza, Classic Cleaners and Bottini employees. In 2019 Red Hook Rotary was able to give out $1505.00 worth of personal care hygiene products to our local food pantries.
100% of funds collected from returnable bottles (glass and plastic) and cans which are bagged in Hannaford Clynk Bags and tagged with a Red Hook Rotary Account Sticker are dropped in the Clynk drop off at Hannaford, is used to purchase Shampoo, Toothpaste, Soap etc.
We appreciate all you do to and have set the 2020 goals to $2,000.
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Our guests this week were New Paltz Rotarians Bob Rich and Pascal Guirma with their friend Jim Ullrich. They spoke about their special project in the village of Guirgho in Burkina Faso, Africa. Their group, Friends of Guirgho’s mission is to partner with rural schools in Burkina Faso, beginning with the village of Guirgho, to maximize the potential of every student by providing access to state-of-the-art educational tools and technology.
Burkina Faso is a small country in western Africa with one of the lowest literacy rates in the world. It is also a place where people are warm and welcoming, where young people routinely greet their elders with gestures of respect, where Muslims and Christians and indigenous religious and ethnic groups live side-by-side and intermarry — a place teeming with life and possibility.
Guirgho is a rural village nestled in the center of Burkina Faso. In Guirgho, the challenge for teachers, as in many rural schools, is the lack of resources. Teachers often have to teach up to 80 children with diverse abilities in a single classroom. Text books, when available at all, are often outdated and insufficient in quantity for all students. The primary teaching tool remains the chalk board, on which teachers must write or draw entire lessons.
Currently, children in Guirgho attend kindergarten to 12th grade without ever seeing or touching a computer. The prospects for children without basic computer skills in today’s global economy are very limited. Friends of Guirgho believes that greater access to technology will result in a larger pool of potential innovators able to meet the challenges facing their families, their communities, their country, and the world.
The centerpiece of Friends of Guirgho’s vision is a computer center that will incorporate space for computer assisted instruction for teachers and students. During non-school hours, adult members of the village may also use the facility to advance their education. Our objective is to help enhance the existing curriculum and see where we can be of support to the teachers and students.
All of Friends of Guirgho’s efforts will result in a template that can be scaled, replicated, and implemented throughout the country and beyond. In addition to the computer center, the plan includes:
• Construction of a workshop, with tools and training, to enable students to learn how to repair desks and develop trade skills that can be used for other school and/or village-related projects with, perhaps, income potential;
• A school garden to help feed the students and grow additional produce that could bring in supplemental income for the school;
• Cotton spinning, which is a traditional but dying craft in the village. Friends of Guirgho can support its revival, thereby generating and stimulating a market for weaving;
• Establishing a preschool to provide young children with essential pre-literacy experiences.
In photo, left to right, are: Jim Ullrich, Speaker Host Christine Chale, New Paltz Rotarians Bob Rich and Pascal Guirma
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PDG Lou Turpin was our guest speaker this week. He spoke on the structure of Rotary above the club level. Lou is shown with club president Rob Latimer.
Our Interact Club at Red Hook High School was hard at work Thanksgiving baking pies as a fundraiser for their Shelter Box project. They are on track to purchase their eighth Shelterbox!
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Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, November 23d at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 24th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we come to you from Hamburg, Germany, and talk with Rotarians from around the world at the 2019 Rotary International Convention.
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At Friday Night Lights, Red Hook Rotary is collecting personal care hygiene items to distribute to our local food pantries. 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Boulevard Vintage & Antiques on November 1st.
Red Hook Rotary was out in force at the unveiling of a bust of Eleanor Roosevelt at the new pocket park on Woods Road in Tivoli near St. Paul's church. The event was part of a weekend celebration of Mrs. Roosevelt's 135th birthday and the 70th anniversary of the Declaration of Universal Human Rights that she was a major force behind.
Left to right are: Rev. Fred Cartier, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Susan Ezrati and Linda Greenblatt.
Our first guest this week, thanks to speaker host Susan Simon, was Doug Strawinski of Historic Red Hook who led off the meeting with a description of the wonderful changes that have taken place between the Elmendorf Inn and the “new” Cherry Street property. A shed to the CVS side of the property has been removed. Parking has been shifted to the east side of the property and a wonderful new green is installed to the east side of the Inn. Hardscrabble initiated the use of this green with apple bobbing, games and lots of apple pies. The board asked Doug to look into the purchase of small, portable stage that can be broken down and used inside and out for various activities. A suitable stage has been identified: composed of three 4’ by 8’ sections, it expands to 16 by 8 and is constructed of steel with a poly surface that can sustain getting wet. It clips together for stability and comes with a 10-year warranty. Historic Red Hook hopes that Rotary will consider funding a portion of the $1,866 cost as a gift to the community.
We then greeted our additional guests, Chris and Claudine Klose and Susan Goodman Goldstein and Manny Carel. Claudine spoke about how the new “green” at Elmendorf would be used and how the adjacent Cherry St property is being developed as a “story studio”. 120 fourth graders have been through it this fall and had their lunch on the green! Historic Red Hook’s neighbor, KZE is also excited about the new outdoor space. On a question from a Rotarian, Claudine updated us on the progress of the HRH capital campaign. In consequence of a generous offer from the prior owner of the Cherry Street property, HRH now owns the property and has a much reduced mortgage which they anticipate that the capital campaign will enable them to extinguish. So far in the three year capital campaign $100,000 of the needed $160,000 has been pledged.
Susan and Manny were visiting from California where Susan is a Rotarian. She was a member of our club for several years.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, October 12th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, October 13th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we come to you from Hamburg, Germany, and talk with Rotarians from around. the world at the 2019 Rotary International Convention.
Our guests include Rotary International President for 2018 - 2019 Barry Rassin.
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Our most recent guest speaker was Emily Majer, Deputy Mayor of Tivoli and Red Hook Town Historian extraordinaire. Emily told the story of how little Tivoli was selected as the home of one of the five bronze castings of Eleanor Roosevelt, made to memorialize the 70th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. It is a great story and Tivoli will celebrate the event with an opening reception at Village Hall from 6-8 pm on Friday, October 11, 2019 (the 135th anniversary of Eleanor’s birth), featuring a talk by Jeffrey Urbin, Director for Education at the FDR Presidential Library.
On Saturday, October 12, 2019, a ribbon cutting ceremony at the St Paul Episcopal church graveyard will be hosted by Mssrs Masud Ibn Syedullah (current pastor) and Lindsley (pastor for many years). The ribbon cutting will be followed by lunch Watts de Peyster Hall and a panel discussion by many, including Franceska Macsali-Urbin, the Supervising Ranger at the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site aka Val-Kill and Sally Dwyer McNulty, professor of history at Marist College will speak on young women’s leadership.
On Sunday, October 13th, the celebration will be continued with a service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Photo: Emily Majer, speaker hostess Susan Ezrati and President Rob Latimer. Photo by Rev. Fred Cartier.
Hardscrabble Day was a success! Red Hook Rotarians Christine Chale, Susan Ezrati, Jennifer Van Voorhis and two of our high school Interact youth meet and greet the public to talk about Rotary and Interact service projects.
Our Interact Youth also displayed a Shelterbox and explained to visitors the Shelterbox program.
We were delighted this week to welcome our District Governor Cindi Kish and Assistant Governor Maureen Gates for their official visit.
Left to right, Bud Weaver, Barry Ramage, Linda Greenblatt, Susan Ezrati, Tim Lynch, Susan Simon, Rebecca Kent, Cindy Kish, Carl Dowden, Maureen Gates, Chris Chale, Jen Van Voorhis, Dave Wright, Jonah Triebwasser and Michael Shafer.
Dave Wright, VP, and Rotarian of the Year, Jen Van Voorhis offer club banners to Maureen Gates and Cindy Kish.
Red Hook Rotary is thrilled to announce that our 2007 youth exchange student from Germany Fräulein Lena Marie Morchen is now Frau Lena Mörchen-Mescheder. Congratulations to Lena and Lars on their marriage. We wish them many, many years of good health and happiness.
Duda, our exchange student from Brazil, and her host sister, Katie, went with Judge Jonah and Ellen Triebwasser to the New York State Museum in Albany to learn about New York (it is more than Times Square!) After the museum was lunch and shopping at the Crossgates Mall, a true American experience!
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, September 7th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, September 8th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Diana Bellissimo about her farm's annual alpaca day.
(photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
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A good time was had by all at Red Hook Rotary's Annual Baxter Bash picnic. In addition to our Rotarians, we were delighted to welcome family, friends, our high school Interact club, as well as our new exchange student Duda from Brazil!
Also, Rotarian Jen Van Voorhis (in photo above on right) was named our Rotarian of the Year!
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, August 31st at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, Sepetember 1st at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Millbrook Rotarian Jimmy Crisp about the Fine Home Source Show coming up on September 28th.
Our guests include Rotary International President for 2018 - 2019 Barry Rassin.
Shown in the photo, from left to right are RadioRotary's Dave Kruger, Barry Rassin and RadioRotary's Jonah Triebwasser.
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Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, August 17th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 18th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we come to you from Hamburg, Germany, and talk with Rotarians from around. the world at the 2019 Rotary International Convention.
Our guests include Rotary International President for 2018 - 2019 Barry Rassin.
Shown in the photo, from left to right are RadioRotary's Dave Kruger, Barry Rassin and RadioRotary's Jonah Triebwasser.
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Our most recent speaker was our own Hon. Jonah Triebwasser. Jonah gave an informative power point presentation regarding the recent Rotary International convention in Hamburg, Germany. He spoke about the plenary sessions and breakout sessions. The House of Friendship contains displays from Rotary Clubs, vendors and Rotary projects. Jonah said the House of Friendship in Hamburg took up two very large ballrooms. It was mentioned at the convention that Rotarians donated a total of 45 million volunteer hours last Rotary year. The Rotary International Convention for 2020 is in Honolulu, Hawaii. Jonah and Ellen are already signed up....will you join them?
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, August 17th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 18th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk about InternationalYouth Exchange.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, August 10th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 11th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk about Highland Rotary's Hudson Valley Ribfest which is August 16, 17 and 18.
Shown from left to right are Tony Marmo, RadioRotary co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser and Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Steve Laubach.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, August 3d at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 4th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Chief Marc Hildenbrand of the Tivoli Fire Company and Chief Steven Fell of the Red Hook Fire Company about their 100th anniversaries.
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We welcomed our Rotary Youth Leadership Award and Scholarship winners to this week's breakfast meeting. The RYLA students told us about their experiences and our scholarship winner told us about her plans for college. Shpwn from left to right are: Adam, Linda Greenblatt, Tessa H., Sophia, Revati and Tessa R.
Officers of the Red Hook Rotary Club and our high school Interact service club took their oaths of office at this morning's Red Hook Rotary club breakfast at Cancun's Family Mexican Restaurant.
Rotarian Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Red Hook's Town and Village Justice, administers the oath of office to Interact officers Sophie (co-president) and Angel (secretary). Looking on is adult advisor Rotarian Carl Dowden.
Judge Triebwasser then administered the oaths of office to Red Hook Rotary club Treasurer Tim Lynch, Secretary Susan Ezrati, President-Elect Jennifer Van Voorhis and President Rob Latimer.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, July 13th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, July 14th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Kathy Kruger and Mary Albrecht about Pleasant Valley Weekend.
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While representing our club at the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg Germany, Judge Jonah Triebwasser presented our club pennant to RI President Barry Rassin and President-Elect Mark Daniel Maloney (shown with RadioRotary producer Kathy Kruger.) Jonah also recorded interviews for Radio Rotary which will air in August. For more photos from Hamburg, click on: https://redhookrotaryclub.org/PhotoAlbums/2019-ri-convention-hamburg-germany
It was a very eventful meeting at the Red Hook Rotary Club this week!
Mr. Nick Ascienzo (a much-beloved retired math teacher from Red Hook High School) spoke about the good works of the Ascienzo Family Foundation. For more information go to: http://www.ascienzofamilyfoundation.org/
In the photo are: President Barry Ramage, Mr. A. and speaker host Jennifer Van Voorhis.
We then welcomed and heard from two of our Red Hook High School Scholarship recipients.
In the photo are Jake Morrison, scholarship chair Linda Greenblatt, Liz Lowney and President Barry Ramage. Not shown is our third scholarship winner, Tessa Rothwell.
Finally, we were thrilled to welcome back our exchange student from five years ago, Garn. Garn is studying political science in university and has a highly successful modeling career.
Shown in the photo are youth exchange officers David Wright and Christine Chale, Garn and President Barry Ranage. (photos by Jonah Triebwasser.)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, May 25th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, May 26th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Brian Jones and Dana Pavlock about preventing elder abuse.
Standing in photo, RadioRotary co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser and Sarah O'Connell-Claitor; seated are Brian Jones and Dana Pavlock.
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Photos taken by Rotarian Rev. Fred Cartier. Pictured here are Josh Bardfield of the Red Hook Library (left, Tim Lynch seated) and Barry Ramage, President RH (center) and Bruce Martin, representing the Red Hook Central School District (far right).
May 7, 2019 was a regular club meeting at Cancun’s in Red Hook from 7:30 to 8:30 am. Fifteen members, 83% of our membership attended. With the school budget and related matters coming up for approval by voters registered in Red Hook, on May 21, 2019, our speakers were Josh Bardfield of the Red Hook Library Board and Bruce Martin, representing the Red Hook Central School District.
Josh explained that budgetary increases for both the Red Hook Library and the Tivoli Libraries would be on the ballot at the May 21 election. The Red Hook Library is requesting a 3.25% increase in their budget line. He noted that Library usage, programming, and wireless usage are up this year. The Library is housed in an historic building that requires constant maintenance and restoration. Finally, the state has increased the minimum wage by 38%, which impacts the Library’s operating budget. The Library has secured more than $53,000 in grants, this year but still needs the increase in tax revenue to maintain its current level of service. He urged the club members to vote in favor of the Library request on May 21.
Bruce Martin presented an outline of changes in the Central School district’s budget. While the current budget is enjoying a brief reduction in its debt levels, revenues also drop by nearly the same amount. The balance of the budgetary year will experience a 2.61% increase, but remain under the tax cap. He noted that the incoming kindergarten class will be a full class size smaller and that those savings will go to resources aimed at meeting increased emotional/social needs. No new programs will be introduced.
Voters can still register at the Mill Road School, during school hours. The election will take place from noon to 9pm also at the Mill Road School. Several initiatives will seek voter approval, including the annual increase in expenditure for buses, two new school board candidates (uncontested), election of this year’s student representative to the Board and an opportunity to place solar panels on the school roof. The later are only cost-effective if combined with State Aid – which should be forthcoming. Bruce also updated the club on the construction of the auditorium. The project will be tight to its budget despite cost-effective, value-engineered plans. State Assemblyman, Kevin Cahill, is seeking to provide $500,000 in state grants to the project and the Red Hook Education Foundation may offer and additional $100,000. This project will be the subject of a special vote on June 18. All additional expenses are tax-cap compliant.
Absentee ballots are available in the District Clerk’s office.
April 30, 2019 was a Fifth Tuesday event at Cancun’s in Red Hook from 5:30 to 7pm. Members were encouraged to bring a guest. There was no formal program, just good conversation, good food, and good company. Photos above of the event taken by Fred Cartier. Fifteen Rotarians attended. Including spouses we were a group of 17!
Our guest speakers this week were Sadie Bloch and Anabel DiMartino – co-presidents of Interact, and Miranda beer, also an officer of the club. The students spoke about their efforts to raise funds for Shelter Boxes. This year they have baked pies and sold them for Thanksgiving, made cookies and candy forValentine’s Day, solicited donations for a raffle from local businesses (over $300!), andserved dinner and waited tables at the Rotary Citizen of the Year dinner. They then spoke of the popularity of the club at school, noting that their events were well attended and that many clubs suffered from conflicts with sports. They brainstormed ways to boost membership and came up with the idea of painting the tables outside the school. They also solicit at new recruits at freshman orientation, by word of mouth,by tapping friends of friends and wear identifying T-shirts. Each speaker then spoke of their post-graduation plans. Two of the students plan to study film and Connecticut College and Wesleyan University respectively, the third student is still finalizing her plans. Barry presented the Interact Club with a Rotary Service Certificate, memorializing 7-years of successful fundraising for Shelter Boxes.
From left to right are Barry Ramage (club President), Linda Greenblatt (Interact sponsor), Anabel DiMartino, Miranda Beer, Sadie Bloch and Carl Dowden (also an Interact sponsor). All three students are officers of the club. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday,May 4th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, May 5th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Red Hook Rotarians about Apple Blossom Day and other Red Hook Rotary projects. Shown from left right are RadioRotary host Jonah Triebwasser, Jen Van Voorhis who spoke about our Clynk! bottle recycling program, Chris Chale who spoke about Youth Exchange, RadioRotary producer Kathy Kruger, Dave Wright who spoke about Apple Blossom Day and President Barry Ramage (photo by Rev. Fred. Cartier.)
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Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, April 27th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, April 28th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Beth Alter about savings lives with Narcan.
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Our guests this week were the crew from RadioRotary who recorded a show for later broadcast about Apple Blossom Day and other Red Hook Rotary projects. Shown from left right are RadioRotary host Jonah Triebwasser, Jen Van Voorhis who spoke about our Clynk! bottle recycling program, Chris Chale who spoke about Youth Exchange, RadioRotary producer Kathy Kruger, Dave Wright who spoke about Apple Blossom Day and President Barry Ramage (photo by Rev. Fred. Cartier.)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, April 20th at 11:30 a.m. and Sunday, April 21st at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Andrew O'Grady about fighting addiction.
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Our speaker this week was Franceska Macsali-Urbin, Site Manager for the Franklin D. Roosevelt Home and Museum and Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-kill national historic sites in Hyde Park. In recognition of Women’s History Month, Franceska’s presentation was “Eleanor Roosevelt: The Evolution of a Woman Activist”. The presentation was very enlightening and informative.
President Barry Ramage presented Franceska Macsali-Urbin with the coveted Red Hook Rotary Club mug. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, March 30th 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, March 31st 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Beth Jones and Rotarian Susan Simon about planning for your financial future,
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Our speaker this week was our own Jennifer VanVoorhis (shown with club president Barry Ramage.) Jen discussed the importance of a “financial physical”. She highlighted the magic of compound interest – using the rule of 72 to illustrate the power of investing to magnify assets. She works for Primerica Financial Services. She noted that compounding works adversely for unpaid debt and that the concept could be applied positively to generating new membership as well!
The public is invited to join the Red Hook Rotary club for breakfast on Tuesday, March 26th from 7:30 to 8:30 AM at Cancun's Restaurant in Red Hook. The speaker will be Franceska Macsali-Urbin, Site Manager at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Sites. In recognition of Women's History Month her talk will be entitled: "Eleanor Roosevelt: The Development Of A Woman Activist".
RSVP to Dave Wright via text or call at (845) 750-2254. Please respond by Sunday, March 24th; there will be a $10.00 per person charge for breakfast.
Our guest speajker this week was Juliet Harrison who gave us a history of the artist gallery and other exhibits that she has founded and then set free in Red Hook. Her first endeavor was in Tivoli. There she set up the Tivoli Artist Coop, with the generosity of Martin Clarke the owner of the building who offered a low rent to help the enterprise get started. She then spent some time working with the Red Hook Chamber of Commerce – headed at the time by Ed Pruit – promoting writers, theater and Dance. A little later, she worked with a group of artists to create a can opener at the FireHouse in Red Hook. CAN is an anagram for Cooperative Artists Network. These efforts included activities with the schools and identified some special world renowned artists in the community including, Brice Marden, Travis Louis, Lisa Donnelly and author Carol Goodman. More recently, seeing the large number of unrented buildings in Red Hook’s center (following the Real Estate downturn nationwide) the Red Hook Can group shifted strategies by putting Pop Up Galleries in the unrented spaces, drawing attention to the spaces and in many instances resulting in permanent businesses taking over the space. She is a real friend to Red Hook. Shown in the photo are club president Barry Ramage, speaker host Susan Ezrati and Juliet Harrison. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, March 16th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, March 17th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Elise Gold and Mathew Swerdloff about the Maya Gold Foundation.
In photo: Standing Elise Gold and RadioRotary co-host Sarah O'Connell Claitor; seated are Mathew Swerdloff and RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser.
(photo by Kathy Kruger)
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Red Hook Rotary was represented as the RadioRotary team was out in force at Cappola's to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Pleasant Valley Rotary club. Shown left to right are Highland Rotarian Anthony Marmo, RadioRotary business manager; Red Hook Rotarian Jonah Triebwasser, RadioRotary co-host; Ellen Triebwasser, RadioRotary board member; Pleasant Valley Rotarian David Kruger, RadioRotary substitute co-host; Pleasant Valley Rotarian Kathy Kruger, RadioRotary producer; and Millbrook Rotarian Sarah O'Connell Claitor, RadioRotary co-host.
Our guest speaker this week was former Red Hook High School principal Peter Lawson. Peter showed the club maps of the Red Hook School District and then riveted us with a detailed history of how the consolidated district was created from myriad small districts and how individual properties came to be part of the district.
We were also visited by our former exchange student from Japan, Momona. Momo is here for ten days visiting friends and host families.
Speaker host Dave Wright presented club mugs to Peter and Momo.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, March 1st at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, march 2d at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Abby Nathanson about Grace Year, a fully-funded, residential fellowship program for college graduates ages 21-28. They spend a year August-to-August living together in interfaith intentional community, serving local non-profit organizations, and studying spirituality, leadership, and justice.
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Our guest speaker this week was David Ives, Professor Emeritus at Quinnepeac University in Connecticut, who gave a truly inspirational talk.
Growing up in Ohio, one of the last to survive polio at age 4, David joined the Peace Corps after obtaining his degree from Ohio State. He experienced the civil war on the Nicaraguan-Costa Rican border and had a child die in his arms due to lack of immediate medical attention. He also worked at Camp Rising Sun in Rhinebeck, and the Albert Schweitzer Institute at Quinnepeac University for 15 years.
He was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 and 2019. He will be receiving Rotary International's highest award, along with 99 others around the world, for Service Above Self at the Annual District Convention in April at the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, MA.
(Photo of speaker host Linda Greenblatt and David Ives by Rev. Fred Cartier)
The Red Hook Rotary Club and Red Hook Rotary Foundation are pleased to announce that the Foundation will award two scholarships of $1,000 each to students planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school.
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. It is expected that one scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a four year college and one scholarship may be awarded to a student attending an accredited vocational or community college program.
Application forms may be obtained from the Guidance Office at your high school. Completed applications MUST be mailed to RED HOOK ROTARY CLUB, Post Office Box 88, Red Hook, NY 12571. ATTN: LINDA GREENBLATT, by FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2019. For more information, please contact Linda Greenblatt at (845) 758-8361 or lindag32949@gmail.com.
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. Learn more at www.rotary.org. Learn more about the Red Hook Rotary Club at www.redhookrotary.org.
The Red Hook Rotary Club also sponsors the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, both the traditional school-year exchange and a newer short term summer program. Find out about participating in exchange and hosting a student at Rotary District 7210 under Youth programs or at 7210yex.org. Red Hook Rotary sponsors the Rotary Youth Leadership (RYLA), a 5 day conference for sophomores; contact the Red Hook High School guidance counselor for applications.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, February 9th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, February 10th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we interview Rotarian Larry Palant about the joy of Rotary.
Shown in the photo are RadioRotary producer Kathy Kruger and Larry Palant.
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Red Hook Rotarians were out in force at the Repair Cafe at the Red Hook Community Center. Jennifer VanVoorhis, Susan Simon, Rebecca Kent and Judge Jonah Triebwasser chatted with visitors about our Clynk recycling program, club membership and RadioRotary.
Our guest speaker this past week was James Cadorette of Integral Tree and Landscaping Services. James addressed the club about some of the greatest environmental threats to our trees, particularly Ash trees. He explained that treatment of such insects as the Emerald Ash borer and the Asian Longhorn beetle is painstakingly challenging and requires vigilance.
Rotary International President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney explained his vision for building a stronger Rotary, calling on leaders to expand connections to their communities and to embrace innovative membership models. A member of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA, Maloney unveiled the 2019-20 presidential theme, Rotary Connects the World, to incoming district governors at Rotary’s annual training event, the International Assembly, in San Diego, California, USA.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, January 19th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, January 20th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when our co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Pastor Steve Dambra about minstering to those with special needs.
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Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, January 19th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, January 20th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when our co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Pastor Steve Dambra about minstering to those with special needs.
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Our guest speaker for our January 15th breakfast will be James Cadorette, Certified Arborist and Co-owner of Integral Tree and Landscape. He will be giving us an update on the Emerald Ash Borer infestation in the Hudson Valley. We meet at Cancun's, South Broadway, Red Hook, Tuesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. Guests are welcome.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, December 29th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 30th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when our host Jonah Triebwasser talks with Rotarians Dave and Kathy Kruger about restoration of the Pleasant Valley Library.
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Our guest speaker this week, Marc Molinaro, was introduced as “soccer coach”, youngest mayor in America, gubernatorial candidate, assemblyman and now Dutchess County Executive. Marc reviewed his seven years in office, noting some of his proudest achievements. He noted that the county’s fiscal position is much improved its bond rating is the highest in the state, The county’s improved economic status has been led by strong growth in tourism. The county has undertaken new initiatives in natural resource protection, protecting over 3000 acres of farmland. Bridges are being refurbished through.out the county, and mental health services have been substantially increased and improved.
Following his comments, the County Executive took questions, covering such topics as changes in the cash bail system and the need for bipartisan cooperation in local government. Commenting on his experience in running for governor he noted that the biggest difference between issues down-state and up-state is that downstaters were preoccupied with transit systems and corruption, while upstaters were focused on property taxes and corruption.
In the photo are County Executive, Marc Molinaro, flanked by Rebecca Smith Aldrich (Mid Hudson Library System) and Club President, Barry Ramage. (Photos by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will be the guest of honor and keynote speaker at the breakfast meeting of the Red Hook Rotary Club on Tuesday, December 18th at 7:30 a.m. at Cancun's Family Mexican Restaurant, South Broadway, Red Hook.
Non-Rotarians who would like to attend must RSVP to RedHookRotary@gmail.com before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 14th, 2018. No one can be admitted without a reservation.
The breakfast is sponsored by Northern Dutchess Paramedics.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, December 8th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 9th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when our co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Dr. Richard Hooley about the great educational programs at BOCES..
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Actor/Director/Playwirght Jeremy Davidson spoke to the Red Hook Rotary club at their recent breakfast meeting about the Storyhorse Documentary Theater.
Storyhorse Theater is a documentary theater project based in New York's Hudson Valley. Their stories are inspired by transcribed conversations with the people of the Hudson valley, historical documents, and other primary sources, focusing on social, political, environmental and medical issues. The stories are brought to life by actors in multimedia staged readings.
Shown in the photo are Rotary President Barry Ramage and Jeremy Davidson.
Our guest speaker this week was Jackie Reynolds, know more popularly as Bee Bee the Clown and Jackie the Magician. Jackie shared the history of her performing career and share some of her puppetry and ventriloquist skills with our members. Shown are speaker host Rev. Fred Cartier and Jackie Reynolds.
We were delighted to welcome back for a visit our former member Susan Goodman-Goldstein who now lives in California with her husband Dr. Manny Karell.
(photos by Rev. Fred Cartier and Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, November 24th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 25th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when our co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Mary Albrect and Sandy Coe about Pleasant Valley's Festival of Lights.
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Can you recall headlines that hit our national press? They recounted disturbing stories of hundreds of thousands of citizens in Kerala, Southern India, literally being washed out of their homes as a result of devastating floods?
As this was happening, thousands of miles away, this time SW Cameroon, in Africa, innumerable numbers of citizens were being displaced, their villages burned down, violence perpetrated against them by the military under the control of the government. These villagers had no option other than to live in the bush as their physical communities no longer existed. Did you even know this was happening?
Then press headlines once more took centre stage.
At the end of September, Typhoon Omphong (Mangkhut) hit the northern region of the Philippines, triggering flash floods, storm surges and wholesale landslides. Over a quarter of a million people were displaced; over 100 lost their lives. Health centres were unable to function and so the situation progressively worsened.
And finally, in our two month Aquabox odyssey, came the news that a massive earthquake and tsunami hit Indonesia, centred around the city of Palu. Almost 900 people lost their lives, many buried in massed graves to prevent the spread of disease. Other stories emerged detailing suffering too harrowing to report here.
Here are are some common factors in all these tragedies:
The lives of individuals and whole communities can be destroyed in a frighteningly short time. The health of citizens is immediately at risk and access to safe drinking water is of paramount importance.
In each of the above human catastrophes, Aquabox was instrumental in providing meaningful, immediate and sustainable support. It supplied water purification filters and other items of humanitarian aid, all of which was distributed, securely and appropriately by our long-standing partners on the ground. (Rotary International in particular, was well placed for accurate assessment of need.)
The water filters despatched from our Wirksworth depot in the past two months alone, have the capacity to provide drinking water to over 35,000 needy citizens in some of the world’s most devastated areas.
Since the filters can function for several years, this output may continue way beyond the immediate need.
(The output of these filters could mean 1700 litre plastic bottles per minute no longer enter our environment.)
Without clean drinking water, people suffer from the most debilitating diseases and this significantly impacts on their ability to rebuild and regenerate their communities and local economies.
We, at Aquabox, are extremely proud of what we achieve. We are a truly volunteer led charity with no ‘fat cat’ board of directors. Our 70+ volunteers are our engine-room and quite simply without them we could not do what we do.
We rely TOTALLY on donations to continue our life-saving work. Can you help?
If you feel you are able to support us, details of how to do this can be found on our website www.aquabox.org Alternatively cheques payable to Aquabox can be sent to Aquabox, PO Box 5398, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 4ZP
In particular, we would welcome corporate sponsorship. Please contact us if this is of interest.
Find out more about our work on our Facebook page or come along to see us at work at our depot. You can book in a trip through our website. We would welcome your interest.
This weekend on RadioRotary: The Rotary Foundation
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, November 17th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 18th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarian Dave Kruger about the good works of the Rotary Foundation.
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Our guest speakers were our own Carl Dowden and Susan Simon who spoke on the relationships among our club, our club foundation, Rotary District 7210, Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
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Starting Tuesday, October 16th at 7:30 a.m., we will be meeting at Cancun’s Mexican Restaurant 7483 South Broadway in Red Hook. Come join us for a meeting.
This week we had our official visit from District Governor Christine Giangrasso. Chrissy inspired us with her description of Rosie the Riveter – as depicted by Norman Rockwell. She encouraged us to undertake the following: Create a Rotaract Club at Bard College, Join with other Rotary clubs in activities. Seek to think “out of the box” about club possibilities. She noted that October 24th is World Polio Day and challenged every club in our district to donate $100 to the End Polio Campaign – noting that with 55 clubs in the district we could give $5500 to the campaign which would be doubled by the Gates Foundation.
Show in the photo are President Barry Ramage and DG Christine Giangrasso.
Our outbound exchange student to Denmark, Fiona Seabrook, has returned from a great year and was our guest speaker. She showed a power point with photographs of the highlights of her stay overseas. Shown in the photo, from left to right, are: Club President Barry Ramage, YEX Officer Christine Chale, proud mom Patricia Seabrook, Fiona's sister (and future exchange student, perhaps?) Nuala Seabrook and YEX student Fiona Seabrook. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Our speaker this week was club member Rev. Michael Shafer. Michael’s talk was based around “this time of the year”. He spoke about “character....character virtues as opposed to resume virtues”. He referred to and read some passages from David Brooks’ book “The Road to Character”. Michael suggested we all need to build and improve our character virtues. As Rotarians we inherently have good character virtues as we live by our 4 Way Test and Service Above Self motto. Thank you Michael for your inspiring words. (photos by Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, September 15th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, September 16th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when our co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser talk with (left to right) Rotarian Veronica McMillan and Janna Whearty about the public services offered by the Ducthess County Bar Association.
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Our special guest and honorary sgt. at arms was Linda Greenblatt's granddaughter, Samatha. Best of luck in middle school Sam! (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
This week, three of the five students who attended RYLA spoke of their experiences. Cian Ryan, Raquel Gifford and Jacqueline Kocik all said it was a great experience. They all learned more about their leadership skills and how to use those skills. When they arrived at RYLA they did not know what to expect. The “high energy” level of the RYLA leaders got them excited right away.
One speaker who made a big impression on the students was a young woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury in high school a few years ago.
RYLA students and their parent pictured with Past President Tim Lynch and Linda Greenblatt. (photos by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, August 25th at 2:00 p.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 26th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when our co-hosts Sarah O'Connell and Jonah Triebwasser talk with actress and film maker Andrea Sadler Kruk and master storyteller Jonathan Kruk about the Legend of Sleepy Hollow!
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Standing are RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser, studio guest Rotarian Roger Risko and RadioRotary co-host Sarah O'Connell; seated are Andrea Sadler Kruk and Jonathan Kruk.
Red Hook Rotarian Judge Jonah Triebwasser having a great time at Highland Rotary’s Hudson Valley Ribfest in New Paltz with nephew Jordan, niece Ann and great-nephew Artimus!
Member Rob Latimer shared with us this beautiful painting that he obtained while in Belize. The artist is Oscar Ulin who can't use his hands, so he paints with his mouth. Come see him on Saturdays at the San Ignacio Market. If you are not vacationing in Belize soon, watch this video of Oscar at https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=oscar%20ulin.
In the photo with Rob is our club president Barry Ramage.
The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, September 1st at 2:00 p.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, September 2d at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when our co-hosts Sarah O'Connell and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Geoff Miller about the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History.
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Members of the Red Hook Rotary Club heard from Tivoli Librarian Michelle Del Priore about the offerings and programs held throughout the year at the Tivoli Library.
Shown in the photo are (left to right): Speaker host Carl Dowden, Tivoli Librarian Michelle Del Priore and Rotary President Barry Ramage.
The Red Hook Rotary meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at Murrays on Broadway in Tivoli. Visitors are welcome.
Red Hook Rotary’s recent meeting at Murray’s boasted 76% attendance, including Kyle White a new member and Jennifer Van Voorhis who was officially inducted by President Barry Ramage and sponsored by Linda Greenblatt. Hon. Jonah Triebwasser hosted guest speaker Sarah Litvin, Director of the Reher Center of Immigrant History of the Rondout District of Kingston, who spoke about this ‘museum in the making’. She noted that it celebrates the ongoing multi-cultural nature of this neighborhood and the museum’s setting in a building that housed Frank Reher’s bakery of 80 years, originating in the 1900’s.
Photos: Top: Club president, Barry Ramage, guest speaker, Sarah Litvin and speaker host, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser. Bottom: New member sponsor, Linda Greenblatt, new member, Jennifer Van Voorhis, and club president, Barry Ramage. Photographer: Rev. Fred Cartier.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, August 4th at 2:00 p.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 5th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we bring you our exclusive coverage of the Rotary International Convention in Toronto, Canada. In t he photo are Dave Kruger, Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser.
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Members of the Red Hook Rotary Club and the Red Hook Rotary Foundation have donated $1,000.00 to the Red Hook Library to expand their collection of diversity books in the children's and teen sections of the library.
Shown in the photo are (left to right): Rotary President Barry Ramage, Rotarian Linda Greenblatt, Dawn Jardine(library director) and Maryelisa Blundell (library board president)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, July 21st at 2:00 p.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, July 22d at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when talk with Mary Albrecht about Pleasant Valley Weekend.
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Our guests this week were Ryan Hobson, Evan Maurer and his mom. Ryan is one of three recipients of this year’s club scholarships. He will be attending the Albany School of Pharmacology, which offers myriad opportunities in micro-biology and pharmacology in the fall. Evan Maurer has just returned from this year’s Youth Leadership Award Conference at Mount St Mary’s.
Photo: Linda Greenblatt, Rotary Liason to RYLA, Evan Maurer attendee at RYLA conference, Bryan Hobson, Rotary Scholarship recipient, Barry Ramage, President, Rotary Club of Red Hook. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, July 15th at 2:00 p.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, July 16th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we bring you our exclusive coverage of the Rotary International Convention in Toronto, Canada.
Our speaker host and speaker was our own Rev. Fred Cartier. Fred spoke about his recent medical incident. He has had a medical condition for the past twenty years and learned from this recent incident his medication needed to be changed. His advice to all of us was to have regular physical exams and listen to what your body is telling you. Also, in Fred’s case “Listen to Rosalie!”
Left to right: Fred is thanked by President Barry Ramage for his talk. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Jonah also attended a make-up meeting at the host hospitality function of the Acton Ontario Rotary Club. Jonah is shown here with Acton Club President Don Rochester exchanging club banners. For more convention photos, click here: https://redhookrotaryclub.org/PhotoAlbums/2018-ri-convention-toronto
The Red Hook Rotary Club welcomed guest speakers Jen Cavanaugh and Shana Weiler who spoke on the proposed refurbished playground at the Red Hook Recreational Park. The plan is to have new equipment and enhance accessibility for children with special needs. More information on the project is available at www.RedHookPlays.com.
Shown in the photo are: Rotary Club President Tim Lynch, Jen Cavanaugh, Speaker host Susan Simon, Shana Weiler and Town Board Member Sarah Imboden. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, June 16th at 2:00 p.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, June 17th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Majorie Keith and Patrick Salernoabout the upcoming 4H fair.
Our guest speaker today was Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jana Vengrin who gave a fascinating talk on the many aspects of mental health. Shown in the photograph are club President Tim Lynch, Jana Vengrin and speaker host Barry Ramage (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier.)
A good time was had by all at Red Hook Rotary's 5th Tuesday social and fellowship evening at Greig Farms.
Two ministers and a rabbi walk into a Rotary Meeting . . .
Red Hook Rotary was indeed blessed to have three members of the clergy at this event: Rev. Fred Cartier, Rabbi Ellen K. Triebwasser and Rev. Michael Shafer.
This weekend on RadioRotary: Rotary and Clean Water
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, June 2d at 2:00 p.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, June 3d at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarians Gary Silver and Gary Siegel about the Liberty Rotary club's clean water program.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, May 26th at 2:00 p.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, May 27th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarian Toni Hokanson about New Paltz Rotary's Touch a Truck event.
Our speaker this week was Brian Jones, Outreach Coordinator at Dutchess County Office for the Aging.
His presentation entitled “Successful Aging” was very informative. Brian spoke about the many programs and services provided by and through the Office for the Aging.
For more information regarding the programs and services, visit their website at www.dutchessny.gov/aging.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, May 20th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Carl Syslo and Josephine Santoro about the Safehaven animal shelter and wildlife center.
Our Interact Club of Red Hook High School made delicious fudge for as a fundraiser to support their purchase of a Shelterbox tent. (photo by Carl Dowden)
Our guest speaker this week was attorney Kyle Steller of Mackey, Butts and Wise, who spoke on such Elder Law topics as powers of attorney, heath care proxies, living wills and estate planning. Shown. in the photograph, from left to right, are: speaker host Rev. Michael Shafer, Klye Steller and club president Tim Lynch. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Members of the Red Hook Rotary Club planted trees with the Town of Red Hook Tree Committee as part of Rotary International's commitment to plant 1.2 million trees this year (one tree for every Rotarian.) Shown in the photo are (left to right): Club President Tim Lynch, Susan Ezrati, Barry Ramage, Christine Chale and Karen Mead-Cadorette.
Tune in to Award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, May 5th at 2:00 p.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, May 6th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with with Red Hook Rotarians about their Apple Blossom Day festival, Aquabox (bringing fresh water to those in need) and our international youth exchange program.
Congratulations to our Red Hook High School Interact Club for being recognized at the District Assembly as ShelterBox Heroes. Interact has funded several ShelterBoxes.
Our District’s YEX students, including our own Mercedes, were a prominent part of the District Assembly (photos by Christine Chale)
Our guest speaker this week was Bill McCormick of Digital Sales who told us about the business advantages of the Linkedin social media network. Bill showed the assembled Rotarians and guests how to make a Linkedin site "value-centric" to reveal how you can benefit clients.
Shown in the photo, from left to right are: President Tim Lynch, Bill McCormick and Speaker host Barry Ramage.
Our guest speaker this week was Jennifer Munn, a member of our Board of Education, who spoke about the Northern Dutchess Rainbow coalition. She discussed early education to increase acceptance of those who are members of the LGBT community as well as diversity education to make young people more accepting of those who are different from them. Shown in the photograph are: speaker host Susan Simon, Jennifer Munn and President Tim Lynch (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier.)
Club Treasurer Susan Simon earned her second Paul Harris Award for support of the Rotary Foundation. Foundation chair Bud Weaver presents Susan with her pin. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
The Red Hook Rotary Club welcomed Thomas W. Stark, III, of Northern Dutchess Paramedics. He spoke about the live-saving services that they offer to northern Dutchess and southern Columbia counties. Shown in the photo are speaker host Rob Latimer and Tom Stark.
The Red Hook Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at Murray's, 73 Broadway, Tivoli, New York. Visitors are welcomed.
This weekend on RadioRotary: the Anderson Center for Autism
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, March 31st at 2:00 p.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, April 1st at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Eliza Borzenski about the great work of the Anderson Center for Autism.
This week, we welcomed Cleo Post, Founder of Rainbow Body Yoga. They are a community yoga space offering daily yoga classes, workshops, teacher trainings, and more including restorative yoga, vinyasa, yoga basics, power flow, aerial yoga, Qi Gong, and chakra flow. We had a great demonstration of a relaxation technique that no doubt our fellow Rotarians will be practicing to keep us centered.
Rainbow Body Yoga came into being in 2013 in Tivoli, in a magical carpenter shop. After a year and a half they have re-located to the village of Red Hook at 35 W. Market St. Suite 2A . They are happy to be part of our community. Stop in to sign up for a class or check out their other wellness offerings, by local practitioners, offering massage, energy healing, body and beauty services. Visit them at: https://www.rainbowbodyyogastudio.com/about-us.html
In the photo, from left to right, are Rotary President Tim Lynch, Cleo Post and speaker host Rebecca Kent. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Our guest speaker this week was Dick Wambach of Wambach Communications. Dick spoke about the history of the Poughkeepsie railroad bridge, from the time of its opening to today in its new incarnation as the Walkway Over the Hudson. Dick also shared with us some of his beautiful artwork, including line drawings of the bridge and other landmarks. (Photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Our guest speaker this week was our own international exchange student Mercedes who spoke about her life at home in Spain. We were treated to a delightful video and power point presentation that Mercedes produced. Mercedes is shown with Club President Tim Lynch and YEX Officer Christine Chale.
The Red Hook Rotary Club and Red Hook Rotary Foundation will award two scholarships of $1,000 each to students planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school.
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. It is expected that one scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a four year college and one scholarship may be awarded to a student attending an accredited vocational or community college program.
Application forms may be obtained from the Guidance Office at your high school. Completed applications MUST be mailed to RED HOOK ROTARY CLUB, Post Office Box 88, Red Hook, NY 12571. ATTN: LINDA GREENBLATT, by March 23, 2018. For more information, please contact Linda Greenblatt at (845) 758-8361 or lindag@hvi.net.
Next weekend on RadioRotary: The Rotary International Convention from Atlanta Georgia (show 11)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, February 17th at 2:00 p.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, February 18th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when RadioRotary brings it's exclusive coverage of the Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. We talk with Rotarians from around the world about Rotary's humanitarian efforts.
Red Hook Rotarians celebrated the 63d anniversary of the founding of their club at a special reception at Cancun's Mexican Restaurant. Guests were our YEX student from Spain, Mercedes, Rosalie Cartier and Jen Van Voorhes.
Our own Rev. Fred Cartier was the speaker this week. He gave an interesting talk about planning for retirement. Not so much from a financial standpoint, but from an emotional standpoint. He said one day you are going to leave your job...what are you going to do the next day?
Fred suggested starting now to think about and plan what you will do when you retire. Making a daily schedule for yourself and then be sure to do at least two things from that schedule. Something that may help you decide what you may want to do in retirement Fred heard at a seminar about retirement. The speaker asked everyone in the audience to write down in one brief sentence “who you are without making reference to your job or your family”.
Fred referenced statistics about how people’s health deteriorates after they retire if they have nothing to do. Many die in a short period of time as well. So start now thinking about what you will do after you retire. Go to the library and read books; take advantage of education programs that are offered for retirees like those offered at Bard College; expand a hobby; whatever, just make a plan to do something!
This weekend on RadioRotary: The Rotary International Convention from Atlanta Georgia (show 7)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, December 16th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 17th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when RadioRotary brings it's exclusive coverage of the Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. We talk with Rotarians from around the world about Rotary's humanitarian efforts.
Next weekend on RadioRotary: The Magic of Dinner Theater
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, December 9th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 10th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Felicia DiNonno about the Clove Creek Dinner Theater.
Our guest speaker was Red Hook Attorney Jason Foscolo, Esq., who spoke with us about food and agricultural law. Shown in the photo are club president Tim Lynch, Mr. Foscolo and speaker host Susan Simon (photo by Jonah Triebwasser).
ThisweekendonRadioRotary: The Rotary International Convention from Atlanta Georgia (show 5)
Tune in to RadioRotaryon Saturday, November 18th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 19th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when RadioRotary brings it's exclusive coverage of the Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. We talk with Rotarians from around the world about Rotary's humanitarian efforts.
Our YEX Exchange student, Mercedes from Spain, and her friend Abigail spent the morning at the New York State Museum learning about New York's natural resources and history. They then had lunch and a shopping excursion at the Crossgates Mall. Chaperones were our club secretary, Judge Jonah Triebwasser, and his wife, Ellen.
We had two guest speakers at this week’s meeting! From left to right, speaker host David Wright welcomed Lauren Arcomano, Executive Director of the new Red Hook Community Center, while Career and Life Coach Peter Heyman was welcomed by speaker host Barry Ramage. Looking on is our President Tim Lynch. Ms. Arcomano told us about the many interesting programs offered at the center. Mr. Heyman gave an inspiration talk about achieving our greatest potential. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
This weekend on RadioRotary: Teaching Youth About Farming
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, October 28th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, October 29th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Mike Fredette of Sprout Creek Farm about their commitment to teaching our youth about farming. 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 6:30 a.m. on WBPM 92.9 FM or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ and at 9:30 a.m. on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, 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/id39731680
In the photo are (standing) RadioRotary co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser and Sarah O'Connell and (seated) MikeFredette.
Our speaker this week was Robert Shoemaker, CEO of Professional Computer Associates (PCA). He was accompanied by his firm’s Marketing Director, Theresa Mulkins. Bob provided us with a crash course in Phishing 101. In summary, we need to be cautious about all emails because looks can be deceiving. Bob shared some hints: 1) If the message in the email sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 2) Look at the email address of the sender; if it is not from the business or person supposedly sending you the email do not open. 3) If the email contains a "link" to a webpage, hover your mouse pointer over the link and the actual address will appear, don't click it if it doesn't look correct. 4) If the subject line contains RE: and it is not coming from someone you have been communicating with, don't open the email. 5) Last but not least, when creating passwords make sure they are easy to remember and don't contain any personal information. For more information on Personal Computer Associates (PCA) visit their website at: https://www.pcasupport.com/
Part of the Rotary youth exchange program is to experience new things, as our student Mercedes from Spain did when she attended her first Bat-Mitzvah where she ran into our club secretary, Judge Jonah Triebwasser, and his wife Ellen. A good time was had by all.
Our guest speaker today was LaGrange Sunrise Rotarian Mike Polasek who spoke to us about the district grant that our region is pursuing to combat adolescent drug abuse. Mike is shown in the photo with our club president Tim Lynch. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Want to know what the youth exchange program means to participants? Click here to listen to three testimonials about Rotary’s impact on young lives. One features Inés (France to New Paltz 2011-2012), as she describes the importance of her youth exchange experience in District 7210.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, October 14th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, October 15th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rhinebeck Rotarian Mike Frazier about Rotary's international youth exchange.
Red Hook Rotary welcomed Cari Wilkins-Bates of Scenic Hudson to our meeting. Scenic Hudson preserves land and farms and creates parks that connect people with the inspirational power of the Hudson River, while fighting threats to the river and natural resources that are the foundation of the valley's prosperity. To date they have created or enhanced more than 65 parks, preserves and historic sites up and down the Hudson River and conserved nearly 40,000 acres. Of which Red Hook has benefited with the Poets' Walk - 120 acres; two decades of farmland protection including seven working farms here in Red Hook totaling over 1,000 acres. They are sponsoring the upcoming Farmland Cycling Tour scheduled on September 16 starting at Poets Walk park with routes of 10, 25 and 45 miles that will enable riders to pedal through the beautiful rolling countryside of Dutchess and Columbia counties. To learn more about Scenic Hudson visit: http://www.scenichudson.org/
Rotary Welcomes Cari Watkins-Bates of Scenic Hudson
This weekend on RadioRotary: Pleasant Valley Weekend
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, September 9th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, September 10th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Pleasant Valley Rotarian Carol Campbell and Johnny Dell about the fun at Pleasant Valley Weekend.
A good time was had by all at our annual Baxter's Bash picnic.We welcomed our incoming YEX exchange student Mercedes from Spain.Rob Latimer was inducted as a Paul Harris Fellow by Past District Governor Lou Turpin.Members who were honored for perfect attendance in 2016 - 2017 were (left to right): Hon. Jonah Triebwasser (11 years), Christine Chale, Esq. (5), Susan Simon (6), Tim Lynch, P.E. (3), Bud Weaver (44) and Carl Dowden (30).
This weekend on RadioRotary: New Horizons Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday,September 2d at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, September 3d at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Tyler Miller about working with special needs cients at New Horizons.
Our guest speaker this week was our very own Rob Latimer who recently vacationed with his family in the small village of Hopkins in Belize. Rob wanted to attend a local Rotary club meeting only to learn they take the Summer off. He did however make a connection with Wendy Miller a local resident & Real Estate broker who is looking to start a club in Hopkins. Wendy’s Father was a Rotarian and this is what inspired her to start a local club.
Rob spent a couple of hours sharing with her all the great work Rotary International does as well as the great work our own local rotary chapter performs here in Red Hook. He learned the village has no potable water, and the local park was a rotary sponsored project with a club from Canada. We are discussing ideas on how we might be able to act as a “mentoring” club with the Hopkins club and perhaps even with help with sponsoring an Aquabox (approx. $300.) to provide a water filtration system to the village. To learn more about Rotary International and how we’re an ambassador for Aquabox visit http://www.aquabox.org/
As Rotary is dedicated to permanently ending polio, another unique Rotary connection was made when Rob visited a local market in San Ignacio where he fell in love with a painting. He learned the artist, Oscar Ulin, suffers with polio and can't use his hands so he paints with his mouth. See Oscar’s story at: https://www.facebook.com/LowerDover/videos/1416850208347352/
In photo: Rob Latimer and President Tim Lynch (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Rob further reports: " The park built in Hopkins through a combined effort between the Rotary Club of Dangriga and a club from Canada has fallen into disrepair. Also, without any lighting, parents won't allow kids to play there after sunset. The newly formed satellite club of Hopkins is going to raise the money needed to repair the park and add lighting, bringing the park up to safety standards and creating a village-center focal point for children to play and socialize. Artist Oscar Ulin has limited use of his hands due to polio, and paints at the San Ignacio market using his mouth to hold the brush. I will have one of his works back from the framer shortly. Four generations of Latimers (twelve of us from 71 down to 1 year old) made the trip to Hopkins. Meeting the founders of the newly-forming Hopkins Rotary Club was a highlight of the trip. I look forward to exploring the possibilities for partnering with this new satellite club, as soon as they have their approval from RI."
The Rotary International Convention from Atlanta Georgia (show 1)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, August 26th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 27th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when RadioRotary brings it's exclusive coverage of the Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to interviews with staff from the Center for Disease Control about protecting America from sickness, and a feature on bringing fresh water to African villages, our special guest is Rotary International Immediate Past-President John Germ (shown in the photo with RadioRotary Producer Kathy Kruger and co-host Jonah Triebwasser.)
Red Hook Rotary sent a contingent of volunteers to the Hudson Valley Ribfest. Shown left to right are Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, David Wright and Bud Weaver.
This weekend on RadioRotary: Hiking in the Great Outdoors
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, August 19th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 20th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Kyle Elizabeth Irwin about hiking in the great outdoors
Congratulations to Red Hook Rotarian and Past-President David Wright, his wife Patty, and the entire Wright family, on the marriage of his daughter Amanda to T.J. Sager on August 11th. Our club secretary, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, officiated.
Welcome Rotary District 7210 District Governor Jim Damiani
District Governor Jim made his official visit to our club today. He was introduced by Region 3 Assistant Governor Rose Shaffer.
District Governor Jim commented on the beauty of our new meeting location, which is a former church with beautiful stained glass windows. He thanked us for being Rotarians. Rotary helps the vulnerable, voiceless people of the world.
When DG Jim first joined Rotary we were embarking on a project called Polio Plus. At that time there were 7,000 new cases of polio each week. There have been 35 new cases so far this year or about 1 per week. Bill Gates addressed Rotarians at the recent International Convention in Atlanta, GA. He said about $1.5 billion is needed to complete eradication of polio in the world. He pledged $400 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. DG Jim said that by the end of the convention $1.2 billion had been received in pledges. That leaves $300 million for Rotary to raise. Rotary International President Ian Riseley has asked every Rotary Club to hold a special event to raise money for Polio Plus and to raise public awareness of Polio.
DG Jim told us that RI President Ian Riseley is very concerned about the environment. He is concerned about climate change around the world. RI President Ian has asked every Rotarian to plant a tree.
Rotary Welcomes Our District & Assistant Governor
District Governor Jim Damiani made his official visit to our club today. He was introduced by Region 3 Assistant Governor Rose Shaffer.
District Governor Jim commented on the beauty of our new meeting location, which is a former church with beautiful stained glass windows. He thanked us for being Rotarians. Rotary helps the vulnerable, voiceless people of the world. When DG Jim first joined Rotary we were embarking on a project called Polio Plus. At that time there were 7,000 new cases of polio each week. There have been 35 new cases so far this year or about 1 per week. Bill Gates addressed Rotarians at the recent International Convention in Atlanta, GA. He said about $1.5 billion is needed to complete eradication of polio in the world. He pledged $400 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. DG Jim said that by the end of the convention $1.2 billion had been received in pledges. That leaves $300 million for Rotary to raise. Rotary International President Ian Riseley has asked every Rotary Club to hold a special event to raise money for Polio Plus and to raise public awareness of Polio.
DG Jim told us that RI President Ian Riseley is very concerned about the environment. He is concerned about climate change around the world. RI President Ian has asked every Rotarian to plant a tree.
l-r: Asst. Gov. Rose Shaffer, District Gov. Jim Damiani and Pres. Tim Lynch. (Photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Red Hook Rotary welcomes Tivoli Mayor Joel R. Griffith. The Mayor provided an update on one of Tivoli's biggest decisions...do they manage their water and sewer locally or have the Dutchess County Water & Wastewater Authority manage it for them.
Mayor Griffith reminded us the Tivoli Community Yard Sale is this weekend and the Tivoli Community Day is scheduled for Aug. 5.
We're now holding our weekly meetings at Murray's in Tivoli. Come join us every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.
The Red Hook Rotary welcomed Dick Wambach as our guest speaker on Tuesday, July 11. Dick provided an overview of the great work that the Economic Development Committee (EDC) provides to our local communities. The committee's mission is to support and retain existing businesses, to foster the expansion of commerce and to enhance the community and quality of life. The committee makes recommendations to our town board supervisor for review/consideration by the town board.
Dick also provided an update on the renovation work that is being done at the Red Hook VFW. Renovations are planned to be completed by July 21st. They are asking the community to "TO PAY IT FORWARD" with your donation to have a top-of-the-line BANQUET HALL suitable for the next several decades as we plan continued participation as a sustainable and viable member of our beautiful Red Hook, Hudson Valley community!
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Next weekend on RadioRotary: Keeping seniors in their homes Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, July 8th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, July 9th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Anne Bruekner and Nina Lynch about keeping seniors in their homes.
We had the installation of officers today. District Governor Lou Turpin swore in our officers. Incoming president Tim Lynch presented outgoing president Bud Weaver a set of engraved Rotary coasters to thank him for his year of service. We welcomed guests youth exchange students Momona from Japan, Anna from Italy and Fiona who is going to Denmark and our special guest, Linda Greenblatt's granddaughter Samantha! (photos by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, July 1st at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, July 2d at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Physiotherapist John Roger about pain management.
A grand time was had by our Rotary International Convention contingent of Susan Simon and Jonah Triebwasser in Atlanta, Georgia. The general and breakout sessions were very inspirational and informative. Susan was on a breakout panel entitled "Welcoming the LGBTQ Community to the family of Rotary." Over 200 Rotarians attended this standing room only presentation.
Meanwhile, the RadioRotary team of Sarah O'Connell, Jonah Triebwasser and Dave and Kathy Kruger was out in force at the 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta Georgia. In addition to an exclusive interview with Rotary International President John Germ, we spoke with over 50 Rotarians from all over the world on such diverse topics as: Youth Exchange, blood donations, affordable prosthetic limbs, rescuing chimpanzees and clean water among other topics.
The convention shows will be broadcast throughout the Summer.
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 6:30 a.m. on WBPM 92.9 FM or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ and at 9:30 a.m. on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, 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/id39731680
Be sure to register for the 2018 Toronto convention. You will have a great time!
This weekend on RadioRotary: Preventing elder abuse Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, May 27th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, May 28th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Dana Pavlock and Susan Davidson about preventing elder abuse.
Red Hook Rotary was recognized by Rotary District 7210 at the recent District Conference for accomplishments in the area of membership growth, foundation support and leadership achievements. President-elect Tim Lynch accepted the awards at the Mohonk Mountain House where the conference was being held.
Tim presented the awards to the club. The membership award was given to Dave Wright (center) for sponsoring our new members this year.
Our Youth Exchange student, Momona, shared some information about her home in Japan and her experiences here in the United States while she spoke at the 2017 Rotary DIstrict 7210 District Conference at the Mohonk Mountain House.
Our Interact club was recognized at the Rotary District 7210 Annual Conference for being ShelterBox heroes. The high school service group has endowed ShelterBoxes for a number of years.
The ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crisis.
Shown in the photo, from left to right are: Red Hook Rotary Secretary Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Red Hook Rotary President- Elect Tim Lynch, P.E., Interact member and Youth Exchange Student Momona from Japan, District Youth Exchange Committee Inbound Chair Christine Chale, Esq., and Rev. Fred Cartier.
We were the studio audience for a taping of RadioRotary. Dave Wright, Linda Greenblatt and Susan Simon talked about Apple Blossom Day and Chris Chale spoke on Youth Exchange. The show will air May 6th and 7th.
Shown in the photo, from left to right are: RadioRotary co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser and Sarah O'Connell, Apple Blossom chair Dave Wright and Red Hook Rotary President Bud Weaver.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, April 29th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, April 30th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarian and Lt. Col. Carole Voisey about the work of the Salvation Army.
The Red Hook Rotary Club welcomed guest speaker Abram Kaplan of Yin Fit Studios in the Chocolate Factory in Red Hook to their recent breakfast meeting. Mr. Kaplan spoke about the use of personal trainers for fitness and good health. Shown from left to right are President Bud Weaver, Mr. Kaplan and speaker host Rev. Michael Shafer.
The Red Hook Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Black Star Social (formerly Bread and Bottle) at the corner of East Market Street and South Broadway. Visitors are welcomed.
Red Hook Rotary had a great time on Saturday, April 1, 2017 with the Rotary District's 7210's youth exchange students from Spain, Taiwan, Japan, Italy, Brazil and France at "Aladdin" on Broadway in NYC. Thanks to chaperones Christine Chale and Jonah Triebwasser.
Our guest speakers were Nina Lynch and Anne Brueckner of Rhinebeck @ Home, who spoke to us about the joys of "aging in place," seniors staying in their homes by neighbors helping neighbors. (photo by Rev Fred Cartier)
The Red Hook Rotary Club welcomed three new members at their recent breakfast meeting.
Shown in the photograph are: Rotary District Governor Lou Turpin, member sponsor Dave Wright, new members, Rebecca Kent and Anthony Place of Trustco Bank, new member Theresa Reed of Dell Computers and Rotary President Bud Weaver.
The Red Hook Rotary Club meets every Tuesday morning at 7:30 AM at the Black Star Social (formerly Bread and Bottle) at the corner of East Market Street and South Broadway in the center of Red Hook. Visitors are welcomed. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
The Red Hook Rotary Club welcomed guest speaker Denise George, RN, President & CEO of Northern Dutchess Hospital to their recent breakfast meeting. Ms. George spoke to us about the expansion of the hospital and about the future of health care in the Hudson Valley.
Shown from left to right are Red Hook Rotary President Bud Weaver, Ms. George and speaker host Rob Latimer of Northern Dutchess Paramedics. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Northern Dutchess Hospital President & CEO Denise George
This weekend on RadioRotary:
Preparing for Disasters
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, February 25th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, February 26th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM, WLNA 1420AM or Real Country 92.5FM http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Lt. Tom Frost and Lt. Brett White of the New York National Guard about preparing for disasters.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.
Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:
Build communication and problem-solving skills
Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in your school or community
Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors
Unlock your potential to turn motivation into action
A little rain didn't stop intrepid Red Hook residents from enjoying Apple Blossom Day. Our thanks to our loyal vendors, attendees and Rotarians who made a damp day a success! For more photos, click here: http://redhookrotaryclub.org/PhotoAlbums/2017-apple-blossom-day
RED HOOK ROTARY SEEKS STUDENTS FOR
2017 SCHOLARSHIPS
The Red Hook Rotary Club and Red Hook Rotary Foundation are pleased to announce that the Foundation will award two scholarships of $1,000 each to students planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school.
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. It is expected that one scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a four year college and one scholarship may be awarded to a student attending an accredited vocational or community college program.
Application forms may be obtained from the Guidance Office at your high school. Completed applications MUST be mailed to RED HOOK ROTARY CLUB, Post Office Box 88, Red Hook, NY 12571. ATTN: LINDA GREENBLATT, by APRIL 3, 2017. For more information, please contact Linda Greenblatt at (845) 758-8361 or lindag@hvi.net.
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. Learn more at www.rotary.org. Learn more about the Red Hook Rotary Club at www.redhookrotaryclub.org.
Members of our Red Hook Interact Club present Rotary District Governor Louis Turpin with a check to endow another Shelterbox to house a family in a natural disaster somewhere in the world.
We had two guest speakers this week. Kingston Sunrise Rotarian Barbara Cohen spoke about their fundraiser selling candy to support scholarships for students at risk. Many boxes of candy were sold to our members.
Our own Emily Fox is back safe and sound from India and gave us a short report on her work there teaching children. She will present a more extensive report with photos at a later date.
Shown left to right are: President Bud Weaver, Barbara Cohen, Emily Fox and speaker host Susan Ezrati.
Rotary and the U.N. Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, February 4th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, February 5th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we speak with Rotarians from around the world at Rotary United Nations Day
While we were canceling our breakfast last week due to an ice storm, Burt Fraleigh and Rev. Fred Cartier met for their annual make-up meeting in Mexico where they report it was sunny and in the 80’s!
Rotary and the U.N. Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, January 21st at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, January 22d at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we speak with Rotarians from around the world at Rotary United Nations Day
The Red Hook Rotary Club welcomed Dr. George Verrilli and Ken Giek to their recent breakfast meeting. Dr. Verrilli and Mr. Giek spoke about the new Red Hook Community Center. The center plans to offer after-school programs to youth to keep them out of trouble and off of drugs. Also planned are programs for seniors, a gymnasium and a wellness center.
Shown in the photograph, left to right, are: Speaker host Linda Greenblatt, Ken Giek, Dr. George Verrilli and Rotary President Bud Weaver.
The Red Hook Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Black Star Social (formerly Bread and Bottle) at the corner of East Market Street and South Broadway. Visitors are welcomed.
Our meeting this week: Tuesday, January 10th - 7:30 a.m. - Black Star Social (Corner of South Broadway and East Market Street) - Our guest will be Dr. George Verrilli who will speak to us about the new Red Hook Community Center; Greeter: Linda Greenblatt; Sgt. at Arms: Barry Ramage.
This weekend on RadioRotary: Your Library in Your Life Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, January 14th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, January 15th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Librarian Rebbeka Smith Aldrich about the great offerings in your local library.
Our guest speaker was Hellena Schiavo, Assistant Production Manager at the Fisher Center at Bard who spoke to us about the backstage workings of the theater complex. Shown in the photo, left to right, are: Rotary President Bud Weaver, Ms. Schiavo and speaker host Rev. Fred Cartier (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, January 7th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, January 8th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarians Susan Davis and Bill Bassett about Rotary's Ambassadorial program.
This weekend on RadioRotary: End of Life Decisions Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, December 31st at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, January 1st at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Laurie Schwartz and Linda Carre about making end of life decisions at the Death Cafe.
Congratulations to Red Hook Rotary Club past-president Rob Latimer on his marriage to Christy L. Cocker. Our Secretary, the Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, officiated.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, December 24th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 25th at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Pastor Rosie Andrews about helping teens stay out of trouble.
Our guest speaker was Lisa Murray chair of the Red Hook High School post-prom party. Lisa spoke about the great success that the post-prom party has been for more than 25 years. Left to right: Speaker host Dave Wright, Lisa Murray and President Bud Weaver. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
This weekend on RadioRotary: New Year's Eve Millbrook
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, December 17th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 18th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/ ) when we talk with Rotarian Joyce Heaton about New Year's Eve Millbrook.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, December 10th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 11th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/ ) when we talk with Barbara Sanchez and the great work of therapy dogs.
This weekend on RadioRotary: End of Life Decisions at the Death Cafe Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, December 3d at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 4th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Laurie Schwartz and Linda Carre about making end of life decisions at the Death Cafe.
Our guest speaker was our YEX student Momona, who spoke about her life in Japan. In the top photo are Momona, her English coach Serina Winchell and President Bud Weaver, In the bottom photo are Momona and our YEX team of David Wright, Gale Wolfe, Christine Chale, Tim Lynch with President Bud. (photos by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Red Hook Rotary's Interact youth service club had a great time at Rotary U.N. Day. Thanks to chaperones Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Christine Chale, Linda Greenblatt and Gale Wolfe.
We were part of the studio audience for a taping of RadioRotary. Red Hook resident Barbara Sanchez spoke about her work with Buster the therapy dog. The show will air on December 10th and 11th. Shown, left to right, are RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser, President Bud Weaver, Barbra Sanchez and RadioRotary co-host Sarah O'Connell (photo by Carl Dodwen).
Red Hook Rotary was honored by the Rotary International Foundation for 100% participation in the "Every Rotarian Every Year" program, wherein every Red Hook Rotarian made a contribution to the good works of the Rotary Foundation. Club Secretary Jonah Triebwasser accepted the award for the club at the Foundation Brunch held at the Hotel Thayer at the United State Military Academy at West Point.
Our guest this week was Red Hook resident Lisa Loughran, retired captain of the New York State Police, who spoke to us about opportunities for community service in Red Hook. Photo, left to right, Vice-President Linda Greenblatt, Speaker Host Susan Simon and Lisa Loughran. (Photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Nearly 100 family, friends and Red Hook neighbors had a great time at our 2016 Citizen of the Year dinner honoring environmentalist and community volunteer Laurie Husted. Laurie was honored for her many years of bringing sustainability to Red Hook homes and businesses. Laurie was presented with many resolutions from Federal, State and local governmental entities, as well as an honorary membership in the Red Hook Rotary Club.
This weekend on RadioRotary: Rotary's Conquest of Polio
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, October 22d at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, October 23d at 5:55 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarian Kathy Kruger about Rotary's Conquest of Polio.
Our guest speaker was Ranger Shannon Butler of the National Park Service who gave a fascinating talk on Eleanor Roosevelt and the civil rights movement. Show in the photo are Vice-President Linda Greenblatt, Ranger Butler and Speaker host Barry Ramage. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, November 19th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 20th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Heather Iannucci and Sydney the Kangaroo about the Two by Two Zoo.
RadioRotary welcomed Sydney the Kangaroo to our studios with his special friend Heather Iannucci of the Two by Two Zoo. Sydney is shown being prepped for his interview by Producer Kathy Kruger, interviewed by Co-Host Jonah Triebwasser and given a studio tour by engineer Jay Verzi. The show will air November 19th & 20th.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, October 8th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, October 9th at 5:55 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Chief Daniel Waage of the Town of Lloyd Police Department about community policing.
Our speaker was Ellen Haggerty of the Pleasant Valley, NY Rotary Club. Ellen is the chairperson of Rotarians for Hearing, Rotary Action Group. Rotarians for Hearing encourage Rotarians and others in Rotary who are passionate about helping children and adults with hearing loss in their communities and around the world reach their potential. Ellen mentioned that there are many devices available to assist the hearing impaired beyond ear hearing aids. She demonstrated a wireless speaker system that produced very clear sound. Using an app on your smart phone along with a pair of earbuds Ellen showed members how they could connect with her wireless system. Ellen was instrumental in getting closed captioning on the large screen during Rotary International Convention sessions. She also makes sure that the personal listening devices that are used at the convention sessions for translation in to other languages includes English for hearing impaired attendees. Rotarians for Hearing have submitted a proposal for a Rotary Global Grant to fund an infant hearing loss testing and treatment program in Guatemala. More information about Rotarians for Hearing can be found on their website www.ifrahl.org. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Our Red Hook Rotary Interact high school service club did a great job at Hardscrabble Day sharing information and doing fundraising for Shelterbox. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Our guest speaker was District Governor Lou Turpin who joined us at the Hotel Tivoli for his official visit. Lou spoke about upcoming district events and the assistance the district can give our club in a variety of areas. Lou was accompanied by AG Cindie Kish. (Video by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Rotary Means Business encourages Rotarians to support the success of their fellow Rotarians by doing business with them, and by referring others to them.
Our guest speaker was State Senator Sue Serino who spoke on issues in the upcoming election. Shown in the photo are Rotary President Bud Weaver and Senator Sue Serino. Former State Senator Terry Gipson spoke at an earlier meeting.
Our youth exchange student Momona from Japan and her exchange sister Lizzie spent the day in Albany at the NYS Museum, learning about New York, then went shopping at the Crossgates Mall.
Momona and Lizzie enjoying the vintage carousel at the NYS Museum. (photos by Jonah Triebwasser)
A great time was had by all at our annual Baxter's Bash picnic. Welcome to Rotary our two new members Cathy Martin Baiardi and Emily Fox, as well as our YEX student Momona from Japan. Thank you to all of our guests, especially District Governor Lou Turpin and Past District Governor Nick Constantino, for joining us. Congratulations to our latest Paul Harris Fellows: Bud Weaver, David Wright and Judge Jonah Triebwasser. Your generous support of Rotary makes miracles happen!
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, September 3d at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, September 4th at 5:55 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarian Kathy Kruger about the Pleasant Valley Days festival.
Our guest speaker was former State Senator Terry Gipson who spoke on issues in the upcoming election. Shown in the photo are Terry Gipson and Rotary President Bud Weaver. State Senator Sue Serino has been invited to come to a future meeting.
We were delighted to have a visit from our Assistant Governor Cindie Kish shown here with President Bud Weaver (photos by Rev. Fred Cartier.)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, August 27th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 28th at 5:55 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarian John Kelly about the solving the transportation needs of seniors.
Our guest speakers were two of the three Red Hook High School sophomores (soon to be juniors) who attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards conference at the end of June. Syr, Katelin and Colin attended the conference. Colin was on vacation this week and unfortunately could not be with us this morning. Syr and Katelin both said it was a great experience attending RYLA. Both girls mentioned that they did not get placed in the activity group of their choice which made them feel uneasy and out of their comfort zone. Katelin wanted to be in the engineering group, but was placed in the skit/comedy group. Syr wanted to be in the graduation planning group, but was placed in the chorus. They learned the importance of working together on a team or in a group. They learned members of the team or group have different personalities and play different roles, but every member is important to the team as a whole. Both felt it was a growth experience for them. (Shown left to right: Speaker host Linda Greenblatt, Syr, Katelin and Rotary President Bud Weaver; photo by Rev. Fred Cartier.)
Our guest speakers were Paul Higgins and Will Stanley of WKZE-FM who talked about the history and operations of Red Hook's local radio station. Shown in the photo are Paul Higgins, Rotary President Bud Weaver, Will Stanley and Speaker Host David Wright (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier.)
This weekend on RadioRotary: Rotary Helping Humanity
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, July 30th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 1st at 5:55 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Dr. Tam Mustapha of the Kinderhook TriVillage Rotary Club about how the Rotary Foundation helps humanity.
Our guest speaker will be Paul Higgins, Sales Manager and on-air personality at WKZE 98.1 FM. Visitors are welcome. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 7:30 a.m. - Bread & Bottle Restaurant.
A grand time was had by all at the Rotary District 7210 fun-raiser at the Renegades Baseball Game at Dutchess Stadium. Red Hook Rotary was represented by Immediate Past-President Susan Simon (and her family) and Secretary Jonah Triebwasser. (photos: Lou Turpin and Beth Jones)
Red Hook Rotary welcomed two guest speakers to our recent breakfast meeting, Tom Ojwang of Mbwara University in Uganda and Rosalie Cartier. Tom spoke about a possible international project Red Hook Rotary could get involved with in Uganda. Rosalie, a registered nurse, spoke about the need for staying physically and mentally active in retirement as the key to aging gracefully.
Shown above are speaker host Rev. Fred Cartier, Rosalie Cartier, RN, President Bud Weaver, Professor Ojwang and speak host Linda Greenblatt
The Red Hook Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Bread and Bottle restaurant at the corner of South Broadway and East Market Streets in Red Hook. Visitors are welcome.
David Wright was recognized by the Red Hook Rotary club as their 2015 - 2016 Rotarian of the Year for his outstanding work as chair of the Apple Blossom Day community festival. Immediate Past-President Susan Simon presented David with a plaque commemorating his achievement.
The Red Hook Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Bread and Bottle restaurant at the corner of South Broadway and East Market Streets in Red Hook. Visitors are welcome.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, July 16th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, July 17th at 6:00 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarian Majorie Keith and Interact Teen Robert Salerno about Rotary's partnership with 4H.
(photo, left to right: RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser, Robert Salerno, Marjorie Keith and RadioRotary co-host Sarah O'Connell. Photo by Kathy Kruger.)
The Red Hook Rotary Club has elected new officers for 2016 - 2017. They are, left to right: President Bud Weaver, President-Elect Gale Wolfe, Immediate Past-President Susan Simon, Vice-President Linda Greenblatt, Treasurer Tim Lynch, P.E. and Secretary Judge Jonah Triebwasser.
The Red Hook Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Bread and Bottle restaurant at the corner of South Broadway and East Market Streets in Red Hook. Visitors are welcome.
Red Hook Rotary honored Rotarians for perfect attendance at their recent breakfast meeting. Shown in the photo, left to right, are:
Judge Jonah Triebwasser (10 years), Bud Weaver (43 years), Susan Simon (4 years), Christine Chale, Esq. (5 years), Carl Dowden (29 years) and Tim Lynch. P.E. (2 years).
The Red Hook Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Bread and Bottle restaurant at the corner of South Broadway and East Market Streets in Red Hook. Visitors are welcome.
This weekend on RadioRotary: Solar Power for Your Home
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, July 2d at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, July 3d at 6:00 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with John Wackman of Solarize Hudson Valley about solar power for your home.
Our High School Interact Club was recognized for once again being ShelterBox heroes. Through their fund raising efforts, they endowed another $1,000.00 ShelterBox for a family displaced by a natural disaster. ShelterBox aid is tailored to a disaster but typically includes a disaster relief tent for a family, thermal blankets and groundsheets, water storage and purification equipment, solar lamps, cooking utensils, a basic tool kit, mosquito nets and children’s activity pack.
Shown in the photo are: President Simon presenting the ShelterBox Hero award to Interact co-president Abby Foster. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)
We awarded our high school senior scholarship to some outstanding local students. Shown left to right are: scholarship chair Linda Greenblatt, Jinnessa Valez of Germantown High School, Rotary President Susan Simon, Patrick Comerford of Red Hook High School, and Abby Foster of Red Hook High School. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)
We were delighted to welcome back our 2009 exchange student from France, Sidone Kerballac, who made instant friends with this year's French exchange student Raphaelle. Sadly, we have to say "Au Revoir" to Raph who is going home on Tuesday. It was a great year having you Raph and be sure to come back and visit! Shown in the photo are youth exchange committee member David Wright, Sid, Raph and youth exchange committee member Christine Chale. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)
Congratulations to our Public Relations Chair Jonah Triebwasser and photographer Rev. Fred Cartier! Thanks to their efforts our club was recognized with a Gold Award by Rotary District 7210. Shown in the photograph is Publicity chair Jonah Triebwasser and President Susan Simon. (photo: Gale Wolfe.)
This weekend on RadioRotary: Caring for Our Seniors
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, June 25th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, June 26th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420AM or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we speak with Rhinebeck Rotarians Carolyn Bernitt and Brian Zeiden about the expansion of senior services at the Community at Brookmeade.
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 FM or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ and at 9:30 a.m. on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 AM or http://www.realcountryhv.com/ . Listen to all previous programs at www.radiorotary.org or on your MP3 player via iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary-podcast-feed/id397316801?mt=2
(photo of Carolyn Bernitt and Brian Zeiden by Jonah Triebwasser)
Our guest speaker today was Red Hook Town Supervisor Robert McKeon who gave us an update on Town projects and governance.Shown are Supervisor McKeon, Rotary Vice President Linda Greenblatt and speaker host Gale Wolfe. (photos: Rev. Fred Cartier and Jonah Triebwasser)
This morning on RadioRotary: The Road Back From Drug Addiction
Tune in to RadioRotary Sunday, June 19th at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Shayna Micucci and Kasandra Quednau of the Route 212 coalition about the road back from drug addiction.
Our special guest was District Governor Nick Constantino who presented President Susan Simon with a Presidential Citation for our outstanding work during the year. We were one of only three clubs of the 59 in the district to earn a Presidential Citation.
In addition to DG Nick, we welcomed last year's YEX student Garn, this year's YEX student Raphaelle and Assistant Governor Cindie Kitch. (photos: Jonah Triebwasser)
This weekend on RadioRotary: Live Theater in the Hudson Valley
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, June 11th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, June 12th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420AM orhttp://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rhinebveck Rotarian Lou Trapani about live theater in the Hudson Valley.
Today on RadioRotary: Walkway Over the Hudson Marathon
Tune in to RadioRotary Sunday, June 5th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420AM or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Kathy Smith about the Walkway Over the Hudson Marathon.
A good time was had by all at our Red Hook Interact Club's Ultimate Frisbee Tournament. Thanks to chaperones Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Dave Wright, Bud Weaver, Dave Wright and Gale Wolfe.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, May 28th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, May 29th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420AM or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarians David Wilson and Nan Gil-Wilson about the Goshen Rotary Club and their upcoming "Goshen's Got Talent" show.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, May 14th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, May 15th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we learn about the Greater Newburgh Rotary Club's "Taste of Newburgh."
(In photo, left to right, are RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser, Greater Newburgh Rotarians Debbie Jackson, Allie Sacks and Bob McCurdy and RadioRotary co-host Sarah O'Connell. photo by Kathy Kruger.)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, April 30th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, May 1st at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we learn about Red Hook Rotary's great Apple Blossom Day!
We had a very successful YEX weekend in NYC led by Chris Chale and Gale Wolfe. Our exchange students enjoyed a trip to Albany Friday, New York City Saturday (including a stop at the Brooklyn Bridge and seeing the show "School of Rock" and a delicious brunch with Rotarians on Sunday.
Speaking of YEX students, last year's incoming student, Garnn from Thialand, will be visiting in Red Hook for several weeks this Summer. We look forward to welcoming her back!
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, April 23rd at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, April 24th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420AM or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk about addressing addiction with family and friends.
Shown in the photo are RadioRotary co-host Sarah O'Connell, Steve Pressman of Mid-Hudson Addiction Recovery Centers, Rotarian Laurie Quinn and RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, April 16th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, April 17th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQAM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Chrystal Snow-Hebel about the Faith House home for unwed mothers.
This weekend on RadioRotary: Your Chamber of Commerce
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, April 2nd at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, April 3d at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 AM or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Kim McGrath on your chamber of Commerce. The show was taped at the meeting of the Red Hook Rotary Club.
Lori Urbin and Sarah Imboden addressed the Red Hook Rotary Club about Solarize Northern Dutchess at the Rotarians' recent breakfast meeting.
Solarize Hudson Valley is a regional campaign to make it easier and more affordable for households and small businesses to go solar. Combining the power of community education with a smart group purchasing strategy, Solarize helps everyone learn about solar technology, benefits, choices and financing options – together. Working with highly qualified, pre-selected installation firms and community outreach volunteers, Solarize offers discounted prices of up to 10%.
Our guest speaker was County Legislator Micki Strawinski (shown here with President Susan Simon) who spoke on the proposed new county jail. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)
Next weekend on RadioRotary: Rotary Helping Children Around the World
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, March 19th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, March 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 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarian Kathy Kruger about Rotaplast, helping children with cleft lips and palates.
At this week's meeting, Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O'Connell and Kathy Kruger taped a RadioRotary program with Kim McGrath of the Red Hook Chamber of Commerce.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, March 12th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, March 13th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920 AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Michael Christophides on the dangers of Radon.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, February 27th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, February 28th 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 talk with Rotarian Kathy Kruger about Rotaplast, helping children with cleft lips and palates.
Members of the Red Hook Rotary High School Interact Service club have raised another $1,000.00 to sponsor their fourth Shelterbox. They are shown here presenting their check to Shelterbox Ambassador and District Governor-elect Lou Turpin.
Shelterbox delivers the essentials people need to begin rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of a disaster. Each ShelterBox is tailored to a disaster but typically contains a disaster relief tent for a family, thermal blankets and groundsheets, water storage and purification equipment, solar lamps, cooking utensils, a basic tool kit, mosquito nets and a children’s activity pack. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)
This weekend on RadioRotary: The Joy of Live Theater!
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, February 13th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, February 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 we talk with Rotarian Lou Trapani about the live theater offerings at the Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck.
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/id39731680
Shown in the photograph are Radio Rotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser, Lou Trapani and Radio Rotary co-host Sarah O'Connell (photo: Kathy Kruger)
Our guest speakers were Brenda Cagle and John Kuhn speaking on the proposed walking and biking trail system in Red Hook. Left to right are: Brenda Cagle, John Kuhn, Speaker host Susan Ezrati and President Susan Simon. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
The Red Hook Rotary Club and Red Hook Rotary Foundation are pleased to announce that the Foundation will award two scholarships of $1,000 each to students planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school.
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 ability, and communication skills. It is expected that one scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a four year college and one scholarship may be awarded to a student attending an accredited vocational or community college program.
Each student selected for an award must successfully complete their senior year and attend an accredited college, university or vocational school of his or her choice. Scholarship awards will be distributed to the winning student to reimburse the student for any educational expense (eg. tuition, required books, computer, required equipment, etc.).
Rotary’s founder, Paul Harris, believed that serving humanity is “the most worthwhile thing a person can do,” RI President-elect John F. Germ said, and that being a part of Rotary is a “great opportunity” to make that happen.
Germ unveiled the 2016-17 presidential theme, Rotary Serving Humanity, to incoming district governors on 18 January at the International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA.
“I believe everyone recognizes the opportunity to serve Rotary for what it truly is: not a small opportunity, but a great one; an opportunity of a lifetime to change the world for the better, forever through Rotary’s service to humanity,” said Germ.
Rotary members around the globe are serving humanity by providing clean water to underdeveloped communities, promoting peace in conflict areas, and strengthening communities through basic education and literacy. But none more important than our work to eradicate polio worldwide, he said.
After a historic year in which transmission of the wild poliovirus was stopped in Nigeria and all of Africa, Germ said we are closer than ever to ending polio.
“We are at a crossroads in Rotary,” he added. “We are looking ahead at a year that may one day be known as the greatest year in Rotary’s history: the year that sees the world’s last case of polio.”
Last year’s milestones leave just two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, where the virus still circulates. Polio would be only the second human disease ever to be eradicated.
When that moment arrives, it’s “tremendously important” that Rotary is ready for it, said Germ. “We need to be sure that we are recognized for that success, and leverage that success into more partnerships, greater growth, and even more ambitious service in the decades to come.”
Germ, a member of the Rotary Club of Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, encouraged attendees to return to their clubs and communities and spread the word about Rotary’s role in the fight for a polio-free world.
“People who want to do good will see that Rotary is a place where they can change the world. Every Rotary club needs to be ready to give them that opportunity,” Germ said.
Enhancing Rotary’s image isn’t the only way to boost membership. “We need clubs that are flexible, so our service will be more attractive to younger members, recent retirees, and working people.”
He added: “We need more willing hands, more caring hearts, and more bright minds to move our work forward.”
Our guest speaker this week was William O’Neil, Esq., of the Red Hook Town Board who brought the club up-to-date on activities in the Town of Red Hook, including agricultural preservation, open spaces, centers and green space and the Linden Avenue Bridge construction. Bill is shown with club president Susan Simon. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, December 19th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 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 or http:// www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarian Joyce Heater about New Year's Eve Millbrook!
Our guest speaker was our YEX student from France, Raphelle, who spoke to us about her home , school and family in France. Shown are Past-President and YEX Officer Christine Chale, President Susan Simon, Raphelle, and Nan Greenwood, District YEX Inbound Director. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Our guest speakers this week were Claudine and Chris Klose spoke on the Historic Red Hook organization and the Elmendorph Inn.
The mission of Historic Red Hook is to engage the community in conversations about Red Hook's continuing story. They do this by collecting, preserving and promoting Red Hook's history, maintaining the historic Elmendorph Inn as a community center, creating dynamic public programs and partnering with community organizations. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Coming soon on RadioRotary: The Great Work of the Rotary Foundation
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, November 28th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 29th 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 will talk with Rotarian David Kruger about the great work of the Rotary Foundation.
Our speaker this week was our own Bernard H. "Bud" Weaver, Jr.,
Previously it was mentioned that there is a change to Rotary's Every Rotarian Every Year. It was thought that every Rotarian would have to become a sustaining member (donate at least $100 per year) for our club to meet this goal. Bud contacted a representative at the RI Foundation and they were not aware of this new requirement. Bud is looking into this further and will let us know.
Bud reported that according to Rotary International records donations from our club members is quite low to date. Bud encouraged our members to begin making your donations to the Foundation now rather than waiting until June 2016. If you donate $10 to $20 per month you will easily become a sustaining member of the Foundation by the end of this Rotary year. Some club members are very close to obtaining their first Paul Harris Fellowship and others are close to moving to the next level. Contact Bud to find out your level on contributions.
Every member is supposed to go to rotary.org/myrotary;to view their profile and learn about Rotary. You can also make a donation to the Rotary Foundation from your MyRotary account. It is easy to set up your account. You need your Rotary member number that can be found on the mailing label of The Rotarian magazine.
This weekend on RadioRotary: What is Behind the Salvation Army Kettle?
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, November 21st at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 22d 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 will talk about the work of the Salvation Army.
This weekend on RadioRotary: The Fight Against Melanoma
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, November 14th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 15th 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 will talk with Holloy VanDerbeck about the detection and treatment of Melanoma.
Red Hook Rotary's great Interact high school service club attended Rotary UN Day today in New York City. Rotarians Gale Wolfe, Chris Challe and Hon. Jonah Triebwasser acted as chaperones. The theme of the event was gender equality around the world.
Our club was recognize by Rotary District 7210 for achieving Every Rotarian Every Year but each of our members donating something to the Rotary Foundation and the average donation being $100.00.
Shown are club president Susan Simon congratulation Foundation Chairman Bud Weaver (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Our guest speakers were Jody Miller who spoke about the work of the Dutchess County Mediation Service and Kim McGrath of the Red Hook Area Chamber of Commerce who invited us to participate in this weekend’s chocolate festival.
(Left to right: Club President Susan Simon, Jody Miller and Speaker host Hon. Jonah Triebwasser. Photo by Rev. Fred Cartier.)
Our guest speaker this week was Kimberly Coyle who spoke with us on the services offered by In Flight to the developmentally disabled. In Flight, Inc. is an ethical organization whose mission is to empower people with developmental disabilities to achieve their life goals and aspirations in order to lead richer, fuller lives within their communities. In Flight, Inc. provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities within Ulster, Columbia and Greene Counties. The needs we address include Service Coordination, Residential Habilitation, Day Habilitation, and Respite Services and are provided for within an individual’s home or at a group home. (Left to right: Club President Susan Simon, Kimberly Coyle and Speaker host Barry Ramage. Photo by Rev. Fred Cartier.)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, October 24th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, October 25th 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 will talk about developing youth leadership.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, September 26th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, September 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 our guest will beChristina Novak talking about the Dutchess County SPCA.
Red Hook Rotary was a major presence at Hardscrabble community day. Our thanks to all the Rotarians who participated (including show
n here Linda Greenblatt, Carl Dowden, Barry Ramage and Gale Wolfe) Thanks also to Tim Lynch and Chris Chale who missed the photo session. Thanks also to our Interators who gave tours of the Shelterbox tent.
Here is Red Hook Rotary's club secretary, Judge Jonah Triebwasser, with Mayor Ed Blundell announcing the participants in the Red Hook Hardscrabble Day Parade. Jonah get lots of practice by co-hosting RadioRotary Sunday mornings at 7:25 a.m. on WBPM, 92.9 on the FM dial.
Our guest speaker was Robert George of the Red Hook Film Festival. The festival will be held in conjunction with Apple Blossom Day and will feature professional and student films. Robert also spoke about the proposed ice skating rink and community center on the St. Margaret's property near Hannafords. Shown, left to right, are Club President Susan Simon, Mr. George and speaker host Dave Wright. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Judge Jonah Triebwasser, and his wife Ellen, accompanied our Youth Exchange student Raphaella from France, and her host-sister Sheena, on a trip to Albany. At the New York State Museum, Raphaella learned about the history of New York State. The tour of the museum was followed by lunch and a rather successful afternoon at Crossgates Mall.
The Red Hook Rotary Club welcomed as their guest speakers their RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership) students who spoke about their experiences in the leadership seminars. Shown in the photograph are RYLA students Alexa Franceschi, Sienna Engrasser, Alex Gonnella and Red Hook Rotary President Susan Simon.
Red Hook Rotary meets every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Bread and Bottle Restaurant in Red Hook. Visitors are welcomed. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Red Hook Rotarians were recognized at their recent annual picnic for perfect attendance. From left to right are: Tim Lynch (1 year), Judge Jonah Triebwasser (9 years), Bud Weaver (42 years), Susan Simon (4 years), Carl Dowden (28 years) and Christine Chale (2 years). (Photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
A grand time was had by all at our annual "Baxter's Bash" picnic. A special thank you to District Governor Nick Constantino for joining us, and a big welcome to our Youth Exchange student Raphaella from France who will be spending the school year with us. More photos can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RedHookRotaryClub(Photos: Rev. Fred Cartier)
This weekend on RadioRotary: Rotary's Commitment to Peace
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, August 22d at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 23d 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 our guest will be Rotarian Doug Sturomski talking about Rotary's Commitment to Peace.
Red Hook Rotarians Susan Simon Jonah Triebwasser, Betsy Levy and Bud Weaver enjoyed the Hudson Valley Ribfest this weekend at the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz.
Our guest speakers were our scholarship students Nolan Dalton and Shelby Wilcox. Nolan and Shelby told us about their future plans for higher education. Shown in the photo are President Susan Simon, Scholarship Co-Chair Linda Greenblatt, Shelby Wilcox, Foundation treasurer Bud Weaver and Nolan Dalton. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
This weekend on RadioRotary: Living with Tourettes
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, August 15th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 16th 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 our guests will be Rotarian Kathy Kruger and her daughter Michelle Kemnitz as they talk about coping with Tourettes.
Red Hook Rotary hosted the Hudson Valley Rotary District 7210 Governor Nick Constantino who came for his official visit. Nick invested Red Hook Rotarian Linda Greenblatt as a Paul Harris Fellow. A Paul Harris Fellow is a Rotarian who has donated $1,000.00 to the good works of the Rotary Foundation, or has had $1,000.00 donated in his or her name by fellow Rotarians. Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary.
Governor Constantino reminded the Red Hook Rotarians that the joy of Rotary is to have fun while doing good.
Red Hook Rotary meets every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Bread and Bottle Restaurant in Red Hook. Visitors are welcomed.
Shown in the photo are Rotary Foundation Chair Bud Weaver, District Governor Nick Constantino and honoree Linda Greenblatt. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Hudson Valley Ribfest on RadioRotary this weekend!
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, August 8th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 9th 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 our guests will be Highland Rotarians Steve Laubach and Don Verity talking about the Hudson Valley Ribfest.
Our guest speaker this week was local artist Kari Feuer who spoke with us about the outdoor art that is currently on display throughout the village of Red Hook. Shown in the photograph, from left to right, are speaker host Christine Chale, Kari Feuer and President Susan Simon (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Our guest speaker was Barbara Murray (shown here with Red Hook Rotary Club President Susan Simon) who told us about her special summer program for at-risk 7th grade youth. The program incorporates physical education, reading, art and other subjects. (Photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Our guest speaker was James Kopp of RUPCO who spoke to us about the advantages of home energy audits. We also said goodbye to our exchange student from Thailand, Garn, who had a very successful year with us. (Photos: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, July 11th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, July 12th 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 our guests will be Rotarian Marjorie Nichols-Keith and 4H member Mannion O'Connor speaking on youth service through 4H.
Thanks to a generous donation from Red Hook Rotary, the Red Hook Public Library now offers Book Bundles to their young patrons. These are themed collections of picture books just waiting to be plucked off the shelves and brought home.
Children are encouraged to grab a collection on fish, trucks, princesses or many other topics.
Our guest speaker this week was our own Bud Weaver who spoke of the history of the RI Foundation, Every Rotarian Every Year, our Club Foundation Scholarship and who also showed us some postage stamps from around the world which honor Rotary. Shown in the photo, President Chris Chale, our special guest YEX student Garn and guest speaker Bud Weaver. (Photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, July 4th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, July 5th 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 our guest will be attorney Betsy Shequine speaking on solving martial problems through mediation!
At our business meeting, the club approved next year's slate of officers: President Susan Simon, Vice-President Linda Greenblatt, Secretary Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Treasurer Tim Lynch, P.E., President-Elect Bud Weaver, Immediate Past-President Christine Challe, Esq. Our board of directors approved our budget for the coming year. Our special guests AG Lou Turpin and incoming AG Cindie Kish spoke with our board of directors about the upcoming Rotary year. Details to follow!
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, June 13th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, June 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 our guest will be Roufia Payman of the Northern Dutchess Hospital speaking on diabetes prevention!
Our guest speaker this week was Mary Beth Cale who gave us insights on how to be better public speakers. Shown in the photo are speaker host Rev. Fred Cartier, Mary Beth Cale and President Chris Chale. (Photo: Judge Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, June 6th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, June 7th 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 our guest will be Rotarian Lou Trapani speaking on theater in the Hudson Valley!
Our team of Chris Chale, Jonah Triebwasser, Susan Simon and (not shown) Tom Lynch also dedicated a memorial luminary candle to our past-president and long time member Glenn Goldstein.
Walter Avis was host to our guests this week Linda Arzu and Crystal Snow-Hebel of "Faith House" a maternity home for teen-aged mothers. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, May 16th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, May 17th 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 our guests will be Rotarian Bryan Bunch and Tom Tocher who will be speaking on the Millbrook Literary Festival.
Everyone had a great time at Red Hook Rotary's Apple Blossom Day. It looks like we had record attendance as well as a record number of vendors. Here are some photos of the event, thanks to Rev. Fred Cartier, Tim Lynch and Carl Dowden.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, May 9th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, May 11th 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 our guest will be Rich Silva speaking on privacy issues for medical patients.
As part of Red Hook Rotary's youth exchange weekend, we had a great time with the Rotary District 7210 Youth Exchange Students from around the world. After arriving at Grand Central Station, we crossed the Brooklyn Bridge, attended a performance of "On the Town" on Broadway and visited Rockefeller Center among other sightseeing. (photos: Jonah Triebwasser)
Our meeting this week: Gale Wolfe hosted Dr. Holly Llobet who spoke about her medical mission to Tibet where she and her colleagues brought much needed medical care to a remote area without electricity or running water. She also regaled us with her adventures in adjusting to life with yaks during her power point presentation of photographs of her trip.
Photo: Susan Simon, Linda Greeblatt and RadioRotary hosts Jonah Triebwasser and Sarah O’Connell
Tune in to RadioRotary on 9:30 a.m. (on WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when our guests will be Susan Simon and Linda Greenblatt speaking about Red Hook Rotary's Apple Blossom Day.
Our Interact Club presented Louis Turpin with a check in the amount of $1,000 for ShelterBox survival tent and equipment and received a ShelterBox Hero banner. This is the third ShelterBox the Interact students have endowed with fundraising in as many years.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, April 25th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, April 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 our guest will be Ruth Faircloth of Migrant Ministries.
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
Congratulations to our own Red Hook Rotary President Chris Chale for being named as Rotary District 7210 Rotarian of the Year! DG Penny Byron presented Chris with her recognition at the recent District conference.
Members of the Red Hook Rotary Club recently presented a check for $1,550.00 to the Red Hook Library in support of Rotary's commitment to literacy. The funds were raised at the Rotary club's highly successful used book sale earlier this year.
Shown in the photograph, from left to right are: Rotarians Susan Simon, Tim Lynch, Christine Chale, Barry Ramage, Librarian Erica Freudenberger, Rotarians Bud Weaver, Susan Ezrati, Carl Dowden, Linda Greenblatt, Walter Avis and Judge Jonah Triebwasser.
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. Learn more at www.rotary.org. Learn more about the Red Hook Rotary Club at www.redhookrotary.org.
Red Hook Rotary meets every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Bread and Bottle Restaurant in Red Hook. Visitors are welcomed. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, April 18th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, April 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 our guest will be Gabriella Scull speaeking about the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life..
Join our Relay for Life walking team at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Saturday to Sunday, May 30 and 31. We will be led by our president Chris Chale. For more information, and to donate, go to:
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, March 28th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, March 29th 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 our guest will be Susanne O’Neill talking about the fabulous Walkway Over the Hudson!
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, Susanne O’Neill and Radio Rotary Producer Kathy Kruger.
Welcome new member: Susan Ezrati is our newest Rotarian. Susan is a Village of Tivoli trustee and a retired Pension Manager. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Our guest speaker was Gabby Scull of the American Cancer Society. She told us about the Relay for Life walk at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, May 30 to 31st. Inspired by Gabby's talk, President Chris Challe will be our team captain. Walkers should see Chris for a spot on our team. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, March 14th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, March 15th 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 our guest will be Dr. Teresa Foster speaking on current developments in medicine.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, February 28st at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, March 1st 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 our guest will be (left to right) Kingston Sunrise Rotarians Barbara Blas and Barbara Cohen who will be talking about the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, February 21st at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, February 22nd 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 our guest will Michelle Polluck-Rich who will be talking about the great work of the Grace Smith House
The Red Hook Rotary club celebrated its 60th anniversary at a gala dinner at the historic Elmendorph Inn. At the dinner, the Rotarians welcomed new member Betsy Levy. Ms. Levy is an insurance salesperson at Financial Services Center, Inc., of Red Hook, and is also the Deputy Court Clerk for the Village of Red Hook Justice Court.
Shown in the photograph, from left to right, are Betsy's parents Mike and Melissa Levy, Betsy, Rotary President Christine Chale and Betsy's sponsor Judge Jonah Triebwasser.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, February 7th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, February 8th 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 our guest will be Deanna Mancuso talking about her Lucky Orphan Horse Rescue farm.
Shown in the photograph are (left to right) RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser, Deanna Mancuso and RadioRotary co-host Sarah O'Connell (photo: Kathy Kruger)
"Had a wonderful breakfast with Burt. Our main discussion involved what's happening in Red Hook and about the weather down here, sunny, hot, few clouds for three weeks. Fred"
The Red Hook Rotary Club and Red Hook Rotary Foundation are pleased to announce that the Foundation will award two scholarships of $1,000 each to students planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school.
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. It is expected that one scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a four year college and one scholarship may be awarded to a student attending an accredited vocational or community college program.
Application forms may be obtained from the Guidance Office at your high school. Completed applications MUST be mailed to RED HOOK ROTARY CLUB, Post Office Box 88, Red Hook, NY 12571. ATTN: LINDA GREENBLATT, by APRIL 1, 2015. For more information, please contact Linda Greenblatt at (845) 758-8361 or lindag@hvi.net.
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. Learn more at www.rotary.org. Learn more about the Red Hook Rotary Club at www.redhookrotary.org.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, January 24th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, January 25th 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 our guest is author Tessa Edick talking about eating farm fresh.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, January 17th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, January 18th 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 our guest will be author Jesse Saperstein talking about his life with Asperger's Syndrome.
Shown in the photograph are (left to right) RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser, Jesse Saperstein and RadioRotary co-host Sarah O'Connell (photo: Kathy Kruger)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, January 10th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, January 11th 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 our guests will be Rotarian Jenny Hinsman and Jenn Lishansky talking about building better schools through BuildOn.org .
Shown in the photograph are (left to right) RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser, Brewster Rotarian Jenny Hinsman, BuildOn.org representative Jenn Lishansky and RadioRotary co-host Sarah O'Connell (photo: Kathy Kruger)
Our guest speaker this week was our own Rev. Fred Cartier with a delightful holiday quiz. Shown in the photo are President Chris Chale, Rev. Fred and Speaker Host Carl Dowden. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, December 20th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110 AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 21st at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http://www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WBNR 1260 AM and WLNA 1420 AM or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when when our guest will be Rotarian B.J Mikkelson. We will be talking about travel around the world.
Shown in the photograph are (left to right) RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser, Rotarian B.J. Mikkelson and RadioRotary co-host Sarah O'Connell (photo: Kathy Kruger)
Our YEX student, “Garn”, was our club speaker. She gave a power point presentation about Thailand. Garn is from the northern region of Thailand. Garn performed some traditional Thai dances. Her presentation was informative and her dancing beautiful. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Red Hook Rotary recently welcomed guest speaker Suzanne Kelly who spoke about green burials. Green burial, or natural burial, ensures the burial site remains as natural as possible in all respects. Interment of the bodies is done in a bio-degradable casket, shroud, or a favorite blanket. No embalming fluid and no concrete vaults are used. Shown in the photo are Rotary President Christine Chale, Suzanne Kelly and speaker host Gale Wolfe (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, December 6th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 7th 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 learn about the service offered by hospice in the Hudson Valley.
The Club welcomed our new member Betsy Levy to Rotary today. Betsy is an insurance salesperson with Financial Services Center of Red Hook and is deputy court clerk in the Village of Red Hook. We will have an induction ceremony for Betsy later this year. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, November 22nd at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 23rd 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 Rotarians Pat Green and Gail Dejmal about Operation Amigo, building schools in Mexico.
Our program today was a presentation about our Rotary Foundation by our own Walter Avis and Bud Weaver. President Chris Chale presented Bud and Walter with recognition that our club met the Every Rotarian Every Year goal of each member donating something to the Foundation and the average of all donations being $100.00 per member. (Photos: Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, November 15th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 16th 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 come to you from the Rotary International Convention in Sydney, Australia. Among those we interview are popular local Rotarians Knut and Anna Johnson. Knut speaks about the great work of our Rotary Foundation and Anna tells us about the District's e-club.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, November 15th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 16th 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 come to you from the Rotary International Convention in Sydney, Australia. Among those we interview are popular local Rotarians Knut and Anna Johnson. Knut speaks about the great work of our Rotary Foundation and Anna tells us about the District's e-club.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, November 15th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 16th 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 come to you from the Rotary International Convention in Sydney, Australia. Among those we interview are popular local Rotarians Knut and Anna Johnson. Knut speaks about the great work of our Rotary Foundation and Anna tells us about the District's e-club.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, November 15th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 16th 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 come to you from the Rotary International Convention in Sydney, Australia. Among those we interview are popular local Rotarians Knut and Anna Johnson. Knut speaks about the great work of our Rotary Foundation and Anna tells us about the District's e-club.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, November 15th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 16th 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 come to you from the Rotary International Convention in Sydney, Australia. Among those we interview are popular local Rotarians Knut and Anna Johnson. Knut speaks about the great work of our Rotary Foundation and Anna tells us about the District's e-club.
RadioRotary recorded a show at the Red Hook Rotary breakfast featuring Interact Co-Presidents Caitlin Schmitz and Abby Foster (shown with host Jonah Triebwasser) and Interact Advisor Carl Dowden and Club President Chris Chale (photos: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Eagle Scout Lauded: Congratulations to Michael Callejo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Michael received a certificate and a gift from Red Hook Rotary to mark the occasion. Michael is seen here on the left with Red Hook Rotary Club Secretary Judge Jonah Triebwasser making the presentation as another scout looks on in the middle.
An electrifying guest speaker! Susan Simon welcomed her daughter CortneySkeen as our guest speaker. Courtney told us about our choices for electrical power from third party suppliers. Shown left to right are: President Chris Chale, CortneySkeen, Future Rotarian Aiden Skeen and speaker host (and proud mom/grandmother) Susan Simon. (Photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
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
Our members donated our happy dollars to support world polio day and showed off their purple pinkies to signify that they received the polio vaccine (some many years ago!) (Photo: Betsy Levy)
Our guest speaker this week was Dr. Martin Handler, Superintendent of the Pine Plains Schools, who spoke to us about the future of public education. We surprised Dr. Handler with a Paul Harris award that was provided by his former Rotary Club in Pennsylvania. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, October 11th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/)\ and Sunday, October 12th 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 Neil Isabelle about the Catskill Mountain Railroad.
The award-winningRadioRotarycan be heard on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. onWTBQ93.5 FM and1110AMor http://www.wtbq.com/and on Sundays at 7:25 a.m. onWBPM92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ and at 9:30 a.m. onWBNR1260AMandWLNA1420
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, September 27th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/)\ and Sunday, September 28th 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 historian Jeff Urbin on the new FDR Library displays in Hyde Park.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, October 4th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/)\ and Sunday, October 5th 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 Rotarian Doug Struromski on Rotary's Peace Initiative.
We had a good turn out of Rotarians and Interactors for Hardscrabble day. Our youth raised over $225.00 for their Shelterbox pledge and many visitors stopped to learn about the Shelterbox.
GIANT BOOK SALE SUPPORTS LITERACY
The Red Hook Rotary Club and the Red Hook Public Library will be hosting a giant used book sale on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Red Hook Village Hall, 7467 South Broadway in the heart of Red Hook.
Books of all kinds will be on sale at bargain prices. Proceeds will benefit the Red Hook Public Library’s early literacy program, in support of Rotary's campaign to improve literacy.
Rotarians will gratefully accept donations of used books at the Red Hook Public Library, 7444 South Broadway Red Hook, on Saturday, October 4, 11 and 18, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day. Books in good condition are welcome; no textbooks or encyclopedias please.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, September 13th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, September 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 we come from the historic Beekman Arms in Rhinebeck. We'll be talking about the great activities of the Rhinbeck Rotary Club.
The award-winning RadioRotarycan be heard on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. onWTBQ93.5 FM and1110AMor http://www.wtbq.com/and on Sundays at 7:25 a.m. onWBPM92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ and at 9:30 a.m. onWBNR1260AMandWLNA 1420
We've heard from out outbound exchange student Abby Romm. Here is her first report of her adventures in Italy:
Ciao Jonah!
Italy is beyond amazing. All my expectations were blown out of the water in the best way possible. My host family is so nice and I'm getting along so well with them, especially my sister.
The 1st photo is from the day I arrived, and we took a break from driving to take a picture. I was so tired because I didn't get any sleep on the plane but I was too excited to sleep in the car.
2nd: Me with my host dog Toby! I finally have a dog.
3rd: I biked into town with my host mom and she took this picture. Representing Red Hook!
4th: Taken yesterday on my first Rotary weekend with my district!
5th: At the sea in Sarzana with my district. The water was an incredible blue.
6th: Pizza!
7th: A shot of Cuneo from my Italian nonna's house.
8th: Gelato! My personal favorites are cioccolato e nocciola- chocolate and hazelnut.
A good time was had by all at our annual picnic at the Red Hook Rec Park. We were joined by family, friends, our exchange student and our Interact Club.
Our new Youth Exchange student from Thailand, Garn, was at the FDR Library for orientation. She is shown here exchanging banners with District Governor-Elect Nick Constantino. (Photos: Rev Fred Cartier)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, August 30th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/)\ and Sunday, August 31st 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 come to you from the Rotary International Convention in Sydney, Australia.
We will have an exclusive interview with RI President Gary Huang (shown here with RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser.)
You are cordially invited to attend Rotary Day at the United Nations on Saturday, 1 November 2014, 8:00am Registration, 9:30am program begins, till 4:00pm. The Registration fee is: $50.00 for Rotarians or chaperones, $40.00 for Ambassadorial & Peace Scholars or Rotaract club members. Registration for Interact club members and Youth Exchange students has been moved to a separate website. Please ...
We had two very special guests this week. The first was Red Hook Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Gomez, who invited us to Red Hook's Chocolate Festival.
Our second very special guest was Ann Chale, President Christine's Mom, who was in for a visit to celebrate a very special birthday! (photos: Jonah Triebwasser)
Red Hook Rotary was well represented at the recent HudsonValley Ribfest. Having a great time at the beer tent were Christy Molinaro, Rob Latimer, Susan Simon and Jonah Triebwasser.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, August 23d, at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 24th 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 Michael Weitzman about combating distracted driving.
Our guest speaker this week was John Roberts of the St John's Church food pantry. John told us of the pressing need for food pantries in today's week economy, especially for the working poor.
Our speaker this week: Susan Goodman Goldstein brought us an excellent speaker (not that our other speakers are not excellent as well), Natalie Jackson, PhD. Natalie came to this area to work for the polling group at Marist College. In May, Natalie left Marist and started working for the Huffington Post in their polling division (formerly Pollster.com). Natalie is a Senior Data Scientist. Her work currently involves collecting polling results from the various polling companies for a particular political race, analyzing the results and summarizing the results in a chart to give an overview of all the polling data. She spoke about the many factors that need to be considered when conducting a poll. When analyzing poll results you need to know who was polled; what questions were asked, and how many people were polled. Our members asked Natalie many questions, which is a sign of a job well done!
Our guest speaker was our District Governor Penny Byron who was making her official visit. Penny shared with us some of her goals to "Light Up Rotary" in the Hudson Vally and by increasing public knowledge of the great things local Rotarians do to support their communities. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, August 2nd, at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, August 3rd 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 our show comes to you from the Rotary International Convention in Sydney Australia. We'll be discussing clean water, end polio now and other great rotary projects. In addition, we speak with Past District Governor Dr. Tam Mustapha about the Rotary Leasership Institute (see photo.)
Our special guest was AG Lou Turpin (shown here with President Chris Chale) who prepared us for our official visit from District Governor Penny Byron. Committee reports were also given. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Red Hook Rotarians and spouses enjoyed the Renegades game at Dutchess Stadium at the District Fun-raiser. Shown, from left to right, are President Chris Chale, Rev. Fred Cartier, Rosalie Cartier, Prof. Dan Freedman and Secretary Hon. Jonah Triebwasser. (photo: Lou Turpin)
We say Auf Wiedersehen and best wishes to our exchange student Larissa Kress. It was great having you with us this past year and we hope that you will come back to visit us in the near future! (And have a very happy birthday!)
Red Hook Rotary was represented at the Rotary District 7210 Conference in Lake George by Secretary Jonah Triebwasser and Youth Exchange Students Larissa Kress and Abby Romm.
Jonah acted as MC throughout most of the weekend and taped two RadioRotary programs in front of live audiences (in which Abby and Larissa participated).
Jonah also accepted a number of awards on the club's behalf.
There was a Hawaiian-style luau as well as the traditional top-hat formal dinner. All in all a great weekend! (Photos: Michael Tjoa and Jonah Triebwasser)
Linda Greenblatt was recognized as Rotarian of the Year. Linda has been a tireless worker on behalf of the club, especially her work with our new generations. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
We wished bon voyage to our YEX student Abby Romm who will spending the next school year in Italy. Abby has been taking an intensive Italian course to prepare for her trip. Shown here are President Chris Chale, Abby and YEX Officer Tim Lynch. (photos: Rev. Fred Cartier)
We also congratulated members with perfect attendance: Chris Chale 2 years, Susan Simon 3 years, Jonah Triebwasser 8 years, Carl Dowden 26 years and Bud Weaver 41 years. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Our new officers were installed by Honorary member and Town Clerk Sue McCann. From left to right are Vice-President Rev Michael Shafer, Secretary Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, president-elect Susan Simon, 3 year Director Rob Latimer, President Chris Chale, Esq., Treasurer Walter Avis and Sue McCann. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, July 5th, at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, July 6th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WBNR1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we come to you from the Rotary International Convention in Sydney, Australia.
Among our guests will be Past Rotary International President Bill Boyd of New Zealand who will be talking about the need for clean water around the world,
Shown in the photo are RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser and Rotary International Past-President Bill Boyd.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, June 28th, at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, June 29th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 or http://www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WBNR1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when our Guest will be Christina Bagen of Hudson Solar. We'll be talking about solar energy for your home.
Shown in the photo are RadioRtaro co-host Jonah Triebwasser, Husdon Solar's Christina Bagen and Radio Rotary co-host Sarah O'Connell.
No, Crocodile Dundee did not visit the Red Hook Rotary club this week. Red Hook Secretary Jonah Triebwasser returned from the RI convention in Sydney, Australia, to present Red Hook club President Susan Simon with pennants from the convention and a make-up meeting he attended at the Parramatta Rotary club in the Sydney suburbs. (Photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Our club secretary, the Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, and his wife Ellen, were at the RI Convention down under in Australia. Our man with the microphone interviewed RI President-elect Gary C.K. Huang for RadioRotary and presented him with a Red Hook Club pennant.
There was a 3K run/Walk (or for Jonah a stroll) to raise funds for Polio Plus. Over 2,000 Rotarians made the walk. Here, RI president Ron Burton congratulates Jonah on making it to the half-way mark.
Jonah and Ellen attended a make up meeting at the Parramatta Daybreak Club. Here he presents our pennant to club president Janis Harvey.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, June 14th, at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, June 15th 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 will explore the important topic of elder abuse and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Our 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)
Our district's YEX students began their Red Hook Rotary Club weekend with a delicious cookout of their favorite American cuisine: hamburgers and hotdogs! More photos as the weekend progresses! (photos: Jonah Triebwasser)
Tune in to RadioRotary on Sunday, April 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 orhttp://www.realcountryhv.com/) when our guest will be DGE Penny Bryron. We'll be discussing the great plans she has for her year as District Governor.
Tune in to RadioRotary on 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
Tune in to RadioRotary on Sunday, April 13th 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 our guest will be Dr. David Crenshaw. We'll be discussing his work as a child psychologist and Rosie's Law which permits judges the discretion to allow certain witnesses to be accompanied by a comfort dog when providing testimony.
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 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
Our guest speaker this week was John Kuhn, Director of the Town of Red Hook Recreation Department. He spoke with us about the history of the recreation park, the refurbishment of the current park and the expansion into a new park nearby. Shown in the photo are President Susan Simon, John Kuhn and speaker host Susan Goodman-Goldstein (photos: Rev. Fred Cartier)
RadioRotary expands to Orange, Sullivan Counties
Celebrating the expansion of RadioRotary are, left to right, Rotary District Governor Drew Kessler, District Public Relations Chair Stan Martin, RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser and WTBQ's Frank Trautt.
Rotarians and their friends in Orange and Sullivan counties can now listen to the award-winning RadioRotary interview program every Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m. on WTBQ 1110AM and 93.5 FM.
Professional radio hosts Jonah Triebwasser and Sarah O'Connell, members of the Red Hook and Millbrook Rotary Clubs, respectively, interview people who work at the grassroots level on programs that address such important Rotary issues as poverty, illiteracy, hunger, disease and the environment.
The 30-minute programs were started more than six years ago by Rotary District 7210, which contains 63 clubs in the Hudson Valley. Over 200 archivded shows are available at radiorotary.org.
The New York State Broadcasters Association, which includes both radio and television, has presented its prestigious Award of Excellence in Broadcasting in the category of Public Affairs Program/Series to RadioRotary for the second year in a row.
Rotary District Public Releations Chair Stan Martin helped coordinate the expansion with WTBQ owner Frank Truatt. Both are members of the Warwick Valley Rotary Club. A former Rotary assistant governor, Martin said the additional coverage area will provide new programming possibilities for 16 Rotary clubs in the two counties plus those in northwestern New Jersey.
Orange County has Rotary clubs in Goshen, Chester, Monroe-Woodbury, Newburgh, Walden, New Windsor-Cornwall, West Point-Highland Falls, Warwick, Middletown, Wallkill East, Port Jervis and Minisink Valley. Sullivan County Rotary Clubs are in Liberty, Livingston Manor, Monticello and Mamakating.
Red Hook Rotarians Attend the District Training Assembly!
Our club was well represented at this year's District Assembly on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Hudson Hall Auditorium at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY. Our YEX student Larissa Kress spoke about Rotary's youth exchange program, Secretary Jonah Triebwasser spoke about RadioRotary and President Susan Simon attended the enlightening educational sessions. Shown from left to right above are Jonah, Susan and Larissa. (photo: Joseph Moriello)
A recent guest speaker was Maureen Roche, 4-H Youth Development Program Leader who spoke to us 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. (shown in the photo are Maureen with President-Elect Chris Chale; photo: Rev. Fred Cartier.)
Thank you to the many Rotarians who have entered the Zone 24-32 Avenues of Service - Zone Photo Contest. It is remarkable the wonderful work these photos show that is being done by Rotarians across our zones.
Don't worry if you have not entered your photos - there is still time. The deadline to enter is March 31 2014.
This is an opportunity for Rotarians to share photos about the service projects and fellowship events your club has held or will hold this Rotary year.
The prizes are simple, boasting rights as the best Rotary photographer, a certificate and the winning photos in each of the Avenues of Service posted on this website and hopefully district websites. Winners will be announced in mid- April. So get out your SLR, point and shoot or phone camera and click away.
The most important rule of the contest is “have fun”.
The photographer must be a member of a Rotary, Rotaract or Interact club in Zone 24 or Zone 32 (your club is in Zone 24-32).
Photos submitted must be in JPEG file format with a maximum size of 3 MB and be submitted on or before March 31 2014.
Each photographer may submit up to 3 photos that were taken between July 1 2013 and March 31 2014.
Each photo will be submit in one of the 5 Avenues of Service that the photo best illustrates.
Our guest speaker was Town of Red Hook Assessor Scott Hobson who spoke on the real property assessment system, grievance day, Star and Veterans exemptions and Small Claims Assessment Review procedures. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
RED HOOK ROTARY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR 2014 SCHOLARSHIPS
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. This year’s theme is “Engage Rotary; Change Lives.” 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 men and women from all different backgrounds, speaking just about one of the world’s languages, involved in service projects from the local to the global. Learn more at www.rotary.org. Learn more about the red Hook Rotary Club at www.redhookrotary.org.
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 an accredited college, university or vocational school.
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 an accredited college, university or vocational school of his or her choice. Scholarship awards will be distributed to the student to reimburse the student for any educational expense (e.g. tuition, books, computer, etc.)
Awards will be based on involvement in community service activities, leadership ability, communication skills and academic achievement. 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 and community member.
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.
For more information, please contact Linda Greenblatt at (845) 758-8361 or lindag@hvi.net Please feel free to learn more about Rotary International through their website, www.rotary.org or the Red Hook Club at http://www.redhookrotaryclub.org/
The Rotary Clubs of District 7210 (Hudson Valley) are pleased to announce the availability of a University Scholarship to an individual from the area. The scholarship will be for the graduate work in a foreign university. The amount of the scholarship will be up to $30,000.
The successful applicant will have to exhibit a good academic record, be a good communicator, be willing to speak to Rotary Clubs in the foreign country, in the Hudson Valley and be committed to “Service above Self”.
In order to be considered for the scholarship, all applicants must be planning to major in one of the following areas:
Peace and conflict prevention/resolution
Disease prevention and treatment
Water and sanitation
Maternal and child health
Basic education and literacy
Economic and community development.
Interest applicants should contact Bill Bassett, District Scholarship Chairman. He can be reached at (845) 361-4732, e-mail wbassett@hvc.rr. com.
Applications are available on the Rotary District 7210 website.
All applicants must be sponsored by a local Rotary Club.
Save the date for Apple Blossom Day on Saturday, May 10th. This is an all hands on deck event! Every Rotarian will be needed to make this a success! See Dave Wright for details.
Click here for 2014 Apple Blosson Day Vendor Application:
4th Annual District 7210 Renegades FUN-Raiser at the Hudson Valley Renegades!
July 13, 2014 at 04:00 PM
Reservation deadline is Wednesday, July 9th!
Join your fellow Rotarians from District 7210 and their family and friends for our 4th Annual Renegades FUN-Raiser. Come out to the Dutch with your family and friends for a great evening of baseball, food and fellowship. Complete and return the form below.
RI President-elect Gary C.K. Huang chose Light Up Rotary as his theme for 2014-15. Huang was inspired by the teachings of Chinese philosopher Confucius who said: "It is better to light a single candle, than to sit and curse the darkness."
"There are so many problems in the world, so many people who need help. Many people say, 'There's nothing I can do.' So they sit there doing nothing. Meanwhile everything stays dark," Huang told the 537 district governors and their spouses and partners who are attending the 2014 International Assembly in San Diego, California. "The Rotary way is the Confucius way. The Rotary way is to light a candle. I light one, you light one, 1.2 million Rotarians light one. Together, we light up the world," said Huang, who is a member of the Rotary Club of Taipei in Taiwan.
Rotary celebrates India’s third straight polio-free year
Humanitarian organization says disabling virus now must be stopped in neighboring Pakistan; as well as Afghanistan and Nigeria
EVANSTON, Ill. (10 Jan. 2014) — Rotary members worldwide are celebrating a major milestone in the global effort to eradicate polio: India, until recently an epicenter of the wild poliovirus, will mark the third anniversary of its last recorded case of the paralyzing infectious disease on 13 Jan.
Our club members collectively contributed $1,000.00 to purchase a new Shelterbox. Each green Shelterbox is tailored to a disaster but typically contains a disaster relief tent for an extended family, blankets, water storage and purification equipment, cooking utensils, a stove, a basic tool kit, a children’s activity pack and other vital items. Shown in the photo are Shelterbox Ambassador AG Lou Turpin accepting the check from President Niki Weaver. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Dinner chair and Foundation President Carl Dowden presents Todd with his Citizen of the Year recognition.
Past recipients of the Citizen of the Year congratulate Todd. Sue Crane (2015), Doug Strawinski (2014), Todd Baright (2024), Laurie Husted (2016) and Brent Kovalchik (2023).
Our guest speaker on Zoom was Rotarian Jeanne Conde of the Bethel Vermont Rotary Club who spoke on her district’s service project Amigos de Honduras, where Vermont Rotarians go on a mission to Honduras to offer medical and dental treatments, build or repair schools, build pure water supplies, and create school libraries and restrooms. In one recent mission, they treated 900 medial patients and 270 dental patients.
Apple Blossom day is fast approaching! Saturday, May 13th 10am - 4pm in the village of Red Hook. Music, Food and Fun. Red Hook Rotary is proud to sponsor and organize this great community day.
Our guest speaker this week was Glenville Rotarian Jimmy Thomas who spoke about his five-month journey to provide veterans with service dogs. A veteran Army MP himself, Jimmy knows firsthand the difference a service dog can make. His dog, Boots, had been trained to detect and prevent seizures and was remarkably successful, with Thomas going from a couple of seizures a month before Boots to a single episode in the five years. Trained Service Dogs are very expensive, so Thomas raised money from sponsors of his canoe trip from Glenville to Key West and bike ride back to his destination, the Veterans Administration in Albany, NY, with the money raised going to help veterans.
Our meeting was held in our new location, Locavore. Speaker host Dave Wright welcomed John Kuhn of the Red Hook Recreation Department. John gave us a verbal tour of the Rec Park, telling us about all of the recent improvements in this outstanding recreational facility. He also shared with us his plans for the future of the expansion and improvement of the Rec Park.
Shown left to right are: Speaker host Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Elisabeth Tatum, Will Tatum, Rotary President Jen Van Voorhis and President elect Ariadne Montare. (photo by Becca Kent)
Our guest speaker this week, at our first meeting back at Cancun’s, was Larry Cox, former Deputy Secretary General and former Executive Director of Amnesty International. He spoke about the quest for human rights, the Universal Declaration of Huma Rights, and the import work of Eleanor Roosevelt in achieving this important goal. Speaker host Susan Ezrati presents Larry with his club mug.
This week we also welcomed visiting Rotarian the Honorable Janice Ellis, a Washington State Judge and a member of the Everett Rotary Club. Judge Ellis is shown with President Jennifer Van Voorhis and Treasurer Susan Ezrati. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)
Our guest speakers this week were Laurie Husted (Chief Sustainability Officer, Bard College) and Sara Ugolini (Director, RH Community Center) task force members: Red Hook Sustainable Community Certification Program. They reminded us to "Flip the Ballot" and vote on the Bond Act. This is a once in a generation opportunity to fund clean air, clean water and infrastructure for New York. .JPG)
It is with deep and genuine regret and sorrow that we note the passing of our senior member and past-president, The Reverend Fred Cartier.
Our guest speaker was Michael Rhodes, artistic director of Tangent Arts of Tivoli. The Tangent Theatre Company presents character-driven plays that explore the complexities of relationships and behavior. Tangent produces revivals and new works that are personal and heartfelt to the company and speak to the group’s core philosophy: truth is the motive.
It is with deep and genuine regret and sorrow that we note the passing of our senior member, Bernard "Bud" Weaver, Jr.
Our Youth Exchange student, Selma from Denmark, and her home sister Louisa, visited the New York State Museum to learn about the entire state's history and geography.
Red Hook Rotary (RedHookRotary.org )provided over 120 backpacks full of school supplies with the help of
A great time was had by all at our fifth Tuesday social and fellowship event at the Lasting Joy Brewery in Tivoli.
Our new exchange student from Denmark, Selma, was introduced to everyone. She presented Jen with her home club banner and Jen gave her a Red Hook banner. Shown, left to right are Youth Exchange Chair Christine Chale, host mom Emily Houpt, Selma, and President Jen Van Voorhis.
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Club Secretary Judge Jonah Triebwasser welcomes guest speaker Dr. Sarah Litvin, Executive Director of the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History, a new museum and cultural center in an historic bakery in Kingston, New York. Dr. Litvin spoke about the history of the center and bakery and gave a preview of the current exhibit on the needle trades in Kingston and about future exhibits. (photo by Carl Dowden)
Red Hook Rotary is proud to name our President, Jennifer Van Voohis, as our 2022 Rotarian of the Year. Jen is now in her third year as our dynamic president and has led us in many outstanding service projects and through the difficult years of Covid. Congratulations Jen!
Our Interact Club has been very busy fundraising including their recent Walk for Water. Interact Advisor Tim Lynch is shown here presenting a check to Richmond Arce of the Astor home from our Interact Club.
What a treat it was to see our 2014 - 2015 Red Hook Rotary club youth exchange student Nuttacha Chayangkanont (Garn) on her visit back from Thailand. Garn is not only an international super model, but is now also a major television star back home.
At this week's meeting. District Governor Mike Polasek honored Bud Weaver for his 50 years of perfect attendance and told everyone of Bud's influence on him as a young Rotarian. Bud convinced Mike to visit other clubs in his travels and Mike told us how he has enjoyed those visits thanks to Bud.
Club President Jen Van Voohis presented Bud with a photo album of the recent picnic held in his honor.
Speaker host Ariadne Montare welcomed guest speaker Mat Zucker, host of the bi-weekly podcast "Citidots" which is all about the experiences of a recent transplant to Red Hook from metropolitan New York.
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This week's guest speaker was Tivoli Mayor Joel Griffith who discussed Tivoli's Sesquicentennial Celebration – the 150th anniversary of Tivoli incorporating as a Village.
Shown left to right are speaker host Christine Chale, Tivoli Trustee and Rotary Club Treasurer Susan Ezrati, Mayor Joel Griffith and Club President Jennifer Van Voorhis. (photos by Jonah Triebwasser)
Rotarian Linda Greenblatt presents Lisa Hoffman Murry with the club's donation to support the Red Hook High School Post-Prom Party. The party, now in its 32d year, offers post prom activities to local teens to assure that they have a safe and fun evening. (photo by Jay Greenblatt)
After a two year hiatus caused by the pandemic, Apple Blossom Day was back! Among the Rotarians on hand were Chair Dave Wright, Club President Jen VanVoorhis, Ariadne Montare, Rebecca Kent and honorary Rotarian, K-9 division, Freyja.
Christine Chale was there too. Uncharacteristically camera shy was Judge Jonah Triebwasser, who arrived at Apple Blossom Day a little the worse for wear after a Red Eye flight from Reno, Nevada, where he was working on a traffic safety course for the National Judicial College. Also at Apple Blossom Day were Susan Ezrati and Gwen McCann.
Red Hook Rotarians and our High School Interact club lent a helping hand at the recent food pantry at the Red Hook United Methodist Church. Present were Red Hook Rotary club President Jennifer Van Voorhis, Bud Weaver, Christine Chale, Esq., Judge Jonah Triebwasser and Linda Greenblatt. Shown with Mrs. Greenblatt are Interact members Laura and Sarah. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Our guest speakers today were Mayor Karen Smythe and Deputy Mayor Brent Kolvalchik who spoke to us about the village's new sewer system.
winter coats and then some. Started with 250ish coats and sweaters, pants, hats and scarves.
Our guest this week was Frank Pepe, Town of Stanford Councilman. Frank retired as Superintendent of Schools of the Arlington School District in 2010. Frank gave us an update on the Stanford Community Day which took place on September 18th, showing the great tee shirt (Stanford, A Caring Community) created for their inclusive initiative. Frank is the Stanford liaison for the Dutchess County Human Rights Commission and spoke about their goals and achievements, enhancing the quality of life in our collective “neighborhood.” He could hear in our Four-Way Test the similarities between what Rotary and the Dutchess County Human Rights Commission stand for. (In photo is speaker host Rev. Michael Shafer and Frank Pepe. Photo by Rev. Fred Cartier.)
Our guest speaker this week was Emily Sachar, Publisher and Editor of “The Red Hook Daily Catch.” She first informed us that her Grandfather was a Rotarian! Emily spoke of her background prior to establishing the Red Hook Daily Catch and the goal for her publication – to be a legitimate and high quality newspaper. She is striving to get at least one “Fresh Story” published daily in the newsletter format. When The Red Hook Daily Catch first started there were a little more than 100 readers – as of 9/21 there are over 1,380 subscribers. Red Hook is no longer a “news desert.” We then had a discussion about how the paper has developed and what we would like to see developed in the future. The Red Hook Daily Catch will always be a non-partisan newspaper and Emily is actively training her staff (including two young journalists in training) how to edit the words or handle details that can be interpreted as partisan.
Red Hook Rotary members enjoyed meeting and greeting the public at Hardscrabble Day. We shared with our visitors information about the service projects of our club, including Shelterbox, Aquabox, Youth Exchange and the weekly RadioRotary program.
Here's another photo of today's event. Left to right are Rotarians David Wright, Susan Simon, Susan Ezrati, Club President Jennifer Van Voorhis and 
We were delighted to welcome Village of Red Hook Mayor Karen Smythe as our guest speaker this week, who gave us a detailed update on what has been accomplished during the first 4 months of her term as mayor, including:
We also welcomed a new member, attorney Ariadne Montare, who was sponsored by President Jen Van Voorhis and inducted by Judge Jonah Triebwasser. Congratulations Ariadne!
Joanna and Rev. Mike Shafer with Susan Ezrati and Jay Greenblatt.
We had a lovely time at our in-person Rotary meeting this morning at Taste Budd's! (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Red Hook Rotary club held its first in-person meeting in over a year at a picnic held at the Elmendorph. Our new officers were installed by the Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Red Hook Town and Village Justice. Show left to right are: Vice-President Rob Latimer, Secretary Susan Simon, President Jen Van Voorhis and Treasurer Susan Ezrati.
Red Hook Rotary Club is pleased to announce that Rotarian Tim Lynch is our newest Paul Harris Fellow. Named for the founder of Rotary, the Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Shown in the photo are Foundation Chair Bud Weaver and Tim Lynch. (Photos by Rev. Fred Cartier)
The Red Hook Rotary club started our Clink!/bottle return project at the beginning of 2019 and have been able to help our local food pantries and their clients ever since.
Red Hook Rotary continues to distribute masks as part of Rotary's Million Mask Challenge. Here Rotarian Linda Greenblatt donates masks to the Red Hook Central Schools. The masks were accepted, with thanks, by School Superintendent Janet Warden.
Our guests this week were candidates for the Red Hood CSD Board of Education and included: Jackie Berry, Kate Kortbus, Jennifer Mañón, Ariadne Montare and Laura Y. Roberts.
Red Hook Rotary again lent a hand to the United Methodist Church's food pantry. Shown here are (left to right): Harry and Janice Williams, Phyllis Thomas and Red Hook Rotary President Jen Van Voorhis.
Members of the Red Hook Rotary Club assisted Red Hook Responds over the weekend with collecting food for local food pantries. Our team consisted of President Jen VanVoohis, Dave Wright, Chris Chale and Jonah Triebwasser.
Marking the 49th week of “stay at home” meetings required by the coronavirus outbreak, Jennifer Van Voorhis called the Zoom meeting to order at 8 am Fourteen club members attended along with our District Governor Tony Marmo, our assistant district governor, Maureen Gates, our frequent guest/member, Gwen McCann, and the much esteemed, Dan Budd, founder of Red Hook Responds. The meeting marked the 66th anniversary of our club and featured a review of decades of club activities and initiatives. Jen led the meeting off with introductions of all our guests and with some unique versions of our ritual meeting openings. We spoke the pledge of allegiance, and then witnessed a beautiful video of a Tanzanian club’s sung version of the 4-way test. Rev. Michael Shafer offered a blessing to start the meeting.
President-elect Shekhar Mehta encourages members to be changemakers and announces his theme for the 2021-2022 Rotary year, Serve to Change Lives. Learn more: 
Our guest speaker today was Janet Warden, the new Superintendent of the Red Hook Central Schools. Ms. Warden spoke about remote schooling in the time of pandemic.
Our guest speaker this week was Amelia LeGare, from The O=ZONE on Pitcher Lane across from the Greig Farm. Amelia opened O-ZONE on March 1, 2020. She told us that the dual themes of recycling and sustainability inspired her to open the center, which is located just east of Grandiflora on Pitcher Lane. The center includes a zero-waste sustainability center, bulk refill stations (which promote a reduction in packaging by asking customers to bring in their own containers and buy grains, flour and other items from bulk containers) locally produced soap and shampoo bars and other products. They promote composting, sponsor a learning center and have a number of upcoming events at any time and offer c-Pap machine parts replacements. Their hours are Wednesday to Friday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p/m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (photos by Rev. Fred Cartier)
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Photo screen shot taken by photographer and Rotarian, Rev. Fred Cartier. Attendees by row from top left to bottom right are: Jennifer Van Voorhis, Rev. Fred Cartier, Bud Weaver, Susan Ezrati, Rob Latimer, DG Tony Marmo, ADG Maureen Gates, Michael Shafer, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Michael Shafer, Linda Greenblatt, Greg Bolner, Tim Lynch, P.E., Carl Dowden, Rebecca Kent and Susan Simon. Chris Chale, Esq., was missed in the photo but also attended the meeting.
Our guest speaker was District Governor Tony Marmo. Tony thanked the Red Hook club for our good work. He noted that we are a high functioning club – with an active Facebook page, a webpage and regularly posted newsletter of our club meetings. He asked each member to participate in recruitment of new members. He noted that recruitment is failing with most clubs. The average age range in clubs has increased while membership numbers have declined by 20%. Recruitment tends to draw people in through service to others and club projects. There are many club models – breakfast clubs, lunch clubs, happy hour clubs, once-a-month clubs, even passport clubs—which draw members in for specific projects. Tony noted that it is important to bring in younger members in order to promote club longevity. Clubs need gender balance as well. He urged us to use Rotary’s positive public image and our fundraising activities to bring in new members.
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Marking the 12th week of “stay at home” meetings required by the coronavirus outbreak, Jen Van Voorhis opened the “zoom” meeting at 8am. Eleven members and three guests were present. Our guests were Tony Marno, District Governor, Duda Sarapiao, our 2019- 20, our youth exchange student from Brazil, and Elisabeth Harmor our guest speaker. Duda celebrates her 17th birthday today and we gave her a rousing round of “Happy Birthday.”
Our guests this week were Paul Finch, Superintendent of Red Hook Central Schools and Bruce Martin, Chief Financial Officer.
Our guest speaker this week was our exchange student from Brazil, Duda. She gave a wonderful presentation on her country including a regional survey of Brazil’s five major regions – the North Amazon basin (home of 20% of the world’s biodiversity), the North East, Central West (Brasilia), the Southeast (Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Graza) and the South (Iquazu Falls). Duda detailed her favorite Brazilian foods, including black beans, fried bread and churrasco (BBQ), as well as sharing her favorite sport (soccer) and her favorite festival, Carnival. Lots of questions followed.
It is with deep and genuine regret that the Red Hook Rotary Club notes the passing of our past-president Niki Weaver. Niki was the epitome of service above self. She started our therapy dog program, was instrumental in reviving Apple Blossom Day and was a leading light in our club foundation.
Speaker host, President-elect Jennifer Van Voorhis, welcomed Raymond Iaia, Esq., of McCabe and Colman. Raymond is a litigator for the firm, specializing is personal injury cases. He was a compelling speaker and led off his talk by telling us the details of the suit against McDonalds by a Canadian woman scalded by their coffee. The example illustrated that we often don’t know all of the details of high-profile cases. He was correct! Mr. Iaia is happy to be a Red Hook resident. His wife owns Half Moon books in Tivoli. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Shown in the photograph are: Speaker host Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Christina Boryk and club president Rob Latimer.
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Our guests this week were New Paltz Rotarians Bob Rich and Pascal Guirma with their friend Jim Ullrich. They spoke about their special project in the village of Guirgho in Burkina Faso, Africa. Their group, Friends of Guirgho’s mission is to partner with rural schools in Burkina Faso, beginning with the village of Guirgho, to maximize the potential of every student by providing access to state-of-the-art educational tools and technology. 
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At Friday Night Lights, Red Hook Rotary is collecting personal care hygiene items to distribute to our local food pantries. 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Boulevard Vintage & Antiques on November 1st.
Our most recent guest speaker was Emily Majer, Deputy Mayor of Tivoli and Red Hook Town Historian extraordinaire. Emily told the story of how little Tivoli was selected as the home of one of the five bronze castings of Eleanor Roosevelt, made to memorialize the 70th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. It is a great story and Tivoli will celebrate the event with an opening reception at Village Hall from 6-8 pm on Friday, October 11, 2019 (the 135th anniversary of Eleanor’s birth), featuring a talk by Jeffrey Urbin, Director for Education at the FDR Presidential Library.
Hardscrabble Day was a success! Red Hook Rotarians Christine Chale, Susan Ezrati, Jennifer Van Voorhis and two of our high school Interact youth meet and greet the public to talk about Rotary and Interact service projects.
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Red Hook Rotary is thrilled to announce that our 2007 youth exchange student from Germany Fräulein Lena Marie Morchen is now Frau Lena Mörchen-Mescheder. Congratulations to Lena and Lars on their marriage. We wish them many, many years of good health and happiness.
Duda, our exchange student from Brazil, and her host sister, Katie, went with Judge Jonah and Ellen Triebwasser to the New York State Museum in Albany to learn about New York (it is more than Times Square!) After the museum was lunch and shopping at the Crossgates Mall, a true American experience!
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A good time was had by all at Red Hook Rotary's Annual Baxter Bash picnic. In addition to our Rotarians, we were delighted to welcome family, friends, our high school Interact club, as well as our new exchange student Duda from Brazil!
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We were joined this morning by our new youth exchange student Duda from Brazil. Welcome to Red Hook Duda!
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While representing our club at the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg Germany, Judge Jonah Triebwasser presented our club pennant to RI President Barry Rassin and President-Elect Mark Daniel Maloney (shown with RadioRotary producer Kathy Kruger.) Jonah also recorded interviews for Radio Rotary which will air in August. For more photos from Hamburg, click on: 
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April 30, 2019 was a Fifth Tuesday event at Cancun’s in Red Hook from 5:30 to 7pm. Members were encouraged to bring a guest. There was no formal program, just good conversation, good food, and good company. Photos above of the event taken by Fred Cartier. Fifteen Rotarians attended. Including spouses we were a group of 17!.JPG)
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Our speaker this week was Franceska Macsali-Urbin, Site Manager for the Franklin D. Roosevelt Home and Museum and Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-kill national historic sites in Hyde Park. In recognition of Women’s History Month, Franceska’s presentation was “Eleanor Roosevelt: The Evolution of a Woman Activist”. The presentation was very enlightening and
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Our speaker this week was our own Jennifer VanVoorhis (shown with club president Barry Ramage.) Jen discussed the importance of a “financial physical”. She highlighted the magic of compound interest – using the rule of 72 to illustrate the power of investing to magnify assets. She works for Primerica Financial Services. She noted that compounding works adversely for unpaid debt and that the concept could be applied positively to generating new membership as well!
Our guest speajker this week was Juliet Harrison who gave us a history of the artist gallery and other exhibits that she has founded and then set free in Red Hook. Her first endeavor was in Tivoli. There she set up the Tivoli Artist Coop, with the generosity of Martin Clarke the owner of the building who offered a low rent to help the enterprise get started. She then spent some time working with the Red Hook Chamber of Commerce – headed at the time by Ed Pruit – promoting writers, theater and Dance. A little later, she worked with a group of artists to create a can opener at the FireHouse in Red Hook. CAN is an anagram for Cooperative Artists Network. These efforts included activities with the schools and identified some special world renowned artists in the community including, Brice Marden, Travis Louis, Lisa Donnelly and author Carol Goodman. More recently, seeing the large number of unrented buildings in Red Hook’s center (following the Real Estate downturn nationwide) the Red Hook Can group shifted strategies by putting Pop Up Galleries in the unrented spaces, drawing attention to the spaces and in many instances resulting in permanent businesses taking over the space. She is a real friend to Red Hook. Shown in the photo are club president Barry Ramage, speaker host Susan Ezrati and 
Red Hook Rotary was represented as the RadioRotary team was out in force at Cappola's to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Pleasant Valley Rotary club. Shown left to right are Highland Rotarian Anthony Marmo, RadioRotary business manager; Red Hook Rotarian Jonah Triebwasser, RadioRotary co-host; Ellen Triebwasser, RadioRotary board member; Pleasant Valley Rotarian David Kruger, RadioRotary substitute co-host; Pleasant Valley Rotarian Kathy Kruger, RadioRotary producer; and Millbrook Rotarian Sarah O'Connell Claitor, RadioRotary co-host..JPG)
Our guest speaker this week was former Red Hook High School principal Peter Lawson. Peter showed the club maps of the Red Hook School District and then riveted us with a detailed history of how the consolidated district was created from myriad small districts and how individual properties came to be part of the district..JPG)
Our guest speaker this week, Marc Molinaro, was introduced as “soccer coach”, youngest mayor in America, gubernatorial candidate, assemblyman and now Dutchess County Executive. Marc reviewed his seven years in office, noting some of his proudest achievements. He noted that the county’s fiscal position is much improved its bond rating is the highest in the state, The county’s improved economic status has been led by strong growth in tourism. The county has undertaken new initiatives in natural resource protection, protecting over 3000 acres of farmland. Bridges are being refurbished through.out the county, and mental health services have been substantially increased and improved. 
Our guest speaker this week was Jackie Reynolds, know more popularly as Bee Bee the Clown and Jackie the Magician. Jackie shared the history of her performing career and share some of her puppetry and ventriloquist skills with our members. Shown are speaker host Rev. Fred Cartier and Jackie Reynolds.
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Our outbound exchange student to Denmark, Fiona Seabrook, has returned from a great year and was our guest speaker. She showed a power point with photographs of the highlights of her stay overseas. Shown in the photo, from left to right, are: Club President Barry Ramage, YEX Officer Christine Chale, proud mom Patricia Seabrook, Fiona's sister (and future exchange student, perhaps?) Nuala Seabrook and YEX student Fiona Seabrook. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Our speaker this week was club member Rev. Michael Shafer. Michael’s talk was based around “this time of the year”. He spoke about “character....character virtues as opposed to resume virtues”. He referred to and read some passages from David Brooks’ book “The Road to Character”. Michael suggested we all need to build and improve our character virtues. As Rotarians we inherently have good character virtues as we live by our 4 Way Test and Service Above Self motto. Thank you Michael for your inspiring words. (photos by Jonah Triebwasser)
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Member Rob Latimer shared with us this beautiful painting that he obtained while in Belize. The artist is Oscar Ulin who can't use his hands, so he paints with his mouth. Come see him on Saturdays at the San Ignacio Market. If you are not vacationing in Belize soon, watch this video of Oscar at .JPG)
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Our guest speaker this week was attorney Kyle Steller of Mackey, Butts and Wise, who spoke on such Elder Law topics as powers of attorney, heath care proxies, living wills and estate planning. Shown. in the photograph, from left to right, are: speaker host Rev. Michael Shafer, Klye Steller and club president Tim Lynch. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser)
Our guest speaker this week was Bill McCormick of Digital Sales who told us about the business advantages of the Linkedin social media network. Bill showed the assembled Rotarians and guests how to make a Linkedin site "value-centric" to reveal how you can benefit clients.
This week, we welcomed Cleo Post, Founder of Rainbow Body Yoga. They are a community yoga space offering daily yoga classes, workshops, teacher trainings, and more including restorative yoga, vinyasa, yoga basics, power flow, aerial yoga, Qi Gong, and chakra flow. We had a great demonstration of a relaxation technique that no doubt our fellow Rotarians will be practicing to keep us centered. 
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Our guest speaker this week was our own international exchange student Mercedes who spoke about her life at home in Spain. We were treated to a delightful video and power point presentation that Mercedes produced. Mercedes is shown with Club President Tim Lynch and YEX Officer Christine Chale.
Our own Rev. Fred Cartier was the speaker this week. He gave an interesting talk about planning for retirement. Not so much from a financial standpoint, but from an emotional standpoint. He said one day you are going to leave your job...what are you going to do the next day?
Our guest speaker was Red Hook Attorney Jason Foscolo, Esq., who spoke with us about food and agricultural law. Shown in the photo are club president Tim Lynch, Mr. Foscolo and speaker host Susan Simon (photo by Jonah Triebwasser).
Our YEX Exchange student, Mercedes from Spain, and her friend Abigail spent the morning at the New York State Museum learning about New York's natural resources and history. They then had lunch and a shopping excursion at the Crossgates Mall. Chaperones were our club secretary, Judge Jonah Triebwasser, and his wife, Ellen.
We had two guest speakers at this week’s meeting! From left to right, speaker host David Wright welcomed Lauren Arcomano, Executive Director of the new Red Hook Community Center, while Career and Life Coach Peter Heyman was welcomed by speaker host Barry Ramage. Looking on is our President Tim Lynch. Ms. Arcomano told us about the many interesting programs offered at the center. Mr. Heyman gave an inspiration talk about achieving our greatest potential. (photo by Jonah Triebwasser) 
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Red Hook Rotary welcomed Cari Wilkins-Bates of Scenic Hudson to our meeting. Scenic Hudson preserves land and farms and creates parks that connect people with the inspirational power of the Hudson River, while fighting threats to the river and natural resources that are the foundation of the valley's prosperity. To date they have created or enhanced more than 65 parks, preserves and historic sites up and down the Hudson River and conserved nearly 40,000 acres. Of which Red Hook has benefited with the Poets' Walk - 120 acres; two decades of farmland protection including seven working farms here in Red Hook totaling over 1,000 acres. They are sponsoring the upcoming Farmland Cycling Tour scheduled on September 16 starting at Poets Walk park with routes of 10, 25 and 45 miles that will enable riders to pedal through the beautiful rolling countryside of Dutchess and Columbia counties. To learn more about Scenic Hudson visit: http://www.scenichudson.org/
The Cartier family enjoys Grandpa Fred's cooking.
The newly formed satellite club of Hopkins is going to raise the money needed to repair the park and add lighting, bringing the park up to safety standards and creating a village-center focal point for children to play and socialize.
Artist Oscar Ulin has limited use of his hands due to polio, and paints at the San Ignacio market using his mouth to hold the brush. I will have one of his works back from the framer shortly.
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District Governor Jim Damiani made his official visit to our club today. He was introduced by Region 3 Assistant Governor Rose Shaffer..JPG)
During his journeys across Alaska and Western Canada, our secretary, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser stopped by Rotary Hall in Calgary's Heritage Park.
Mayor Griffith reminded us the Tivoli Community Yard Sale is this weekend and the Tivoli Community Day is scheduled for Aug. 5.
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We had the installation of officers today. District Governor Lou Turpin swore in our officers. Incoming president Tim Lynch presented outgoing president Bud Weaver a set of engraved Rotary coasters to thank him for his year of service. We welcomed guests youth exchange students Momona from Japan, Anna from Italy and Fiona who is going to Denmark and our special guest, Linda Greenblatt's granddaughter Samantha! (photos by Rev. Fred Cartier)
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Red Hook Rotary was recognized by Rotary District 7210 at the recent District Conference for accomplishments in the area of membership growth, foundation support and leadership achievements. President-elect Tim Lynch accepted the awards at the Mohonk Mountain House where the conference was being held.
Our Interact club was recognized at the Rotary District 7210 Annual Conference for being ShelterBox heroes. The high school service group has endowed ShelterBoxes for a number of years.
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Red Hook Rotary had a great time on Saturday, April 1, 2017 with the Rotary District's 7210's youth exchange students from Spain, Taiwan, Japan, Italy, Brazil and France at "Aladdin" on Broadway in NYC. Thanks to chaperones Christine Chale and Jonah Triebwasser.
A little rain didn't stop intrepid Red Hook residents from enjoying Apple Blossom Day. Our thanks to our loyal vendors, attendees and Rotarians who made a damp day a success! For more photos, click here: 
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Our guest speaker was Lisa Murray chair of the Red Hook High School post-prom party. Lisa spoke about the great success that the post-prom party has been for more than 25 years. Left to right: Speaker host Dave Wright, Lisa Murray and President Bud Weaver. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
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Red Hook Rotary's Interact youth service club had a great time at Rotary U.N. Day. Thanks to chaperones Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Christine Chale, Linda Greenblatt and Gale Wolfe.
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A great time was had by all at our annual Baxter's Bash picnic. Welcome to Rotary our two new members Cathy Martin Baiardi and Emily Fox, as well as our YEX student Momona from Japan. Thank you to all of our guests, especially District Governor Lou Turpin and Past District Governor Nick Constantino, for joining us. Congratulations to our latest Paul Harris Fellows: Bud Weaver, David Wright and Judge Jonah Triebwasser. Your generous support of Rotary makes miracles happen!
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Our guest speakers were Paul Higgins and Will Stanley of WKZE-FM who talked about the history and operations of Red Hook's local radio station. Shown in the photo are Paul Higgins, Rotary President Bud Weaver, Will Stanley and Speaker Host David Wright (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier.)
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We were delighted to welcome back our 2009 exchange student from France, 
Congratulations to our Public Relations Chair Jonah Triebwasser and photographer Rev. Fred Cartier! Thanks to their efforts our club was recognized with a Gold Award by Rotary District 7210. Shown in the photograph is Publicity chair Jonah Triebwasser and President Susan Simon. (photo: Gale Wolfe.)
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We had a very successful YEX weekend in NYC led by Chris Chale and Gale Wolfe. Our exchange students enjoyed a trip to Albany Friday, New York City Saturday (including a stop at the Brooklyn Bridge and seeing the show "School of Rock" and a delicious brunch with Rotarians on Sunday.
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Our guest speaker was County Legislator Micki Strawinski (shown here with President Susan Simon) who spoke on the proposed new county jail. (photo: Jonah Triebwasser)
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Our speaker this week was our own Rob Latimer who spoke on ambulance services in the Hudson Valley.
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Our guest speaker was our YEX student from France, Raphelle, who spoke to us about her home , school and family in France. Shown are Past-President and YEX Officer Christine Chale, President Susan Simon, Raphelle, and Nan Greenwood, District YEX Inbound Director. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier).JPG)
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Our guest speakers this week were Claudine and Chris Klose spoke on the Historic Red Hook organization and the Elmendorph Inn.
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Our speaker this week was our own Bernard H. "Bud" Weaver, Jr.,
Our industrious Interact club is seen here baking holiday pies for their Shelterbox fundraiser.
Our club was recognize by Rotary District 7210 for achieving Every Rotarian Every Year but each of our members donating something to the Rotary Foundation and the average donation being $100.00.
Our guest speakers were Jody Miller who spoke about the work of the Dutchess County Mediation Service and Kim McGrath of the Red Hook Area Chamber of Commerce who invited us to participate in this weekend’s chocolate festival..JPG)
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Judge Jonah Triebwasser, and his wife Ellen, accompanied our Youth Exchange student Raphaella from France, and her host-sister Sheena, on a trip to Albany. At the New York State Museum, Raphaella learned about the history of New York State. The tour of the museum was followed by lunch and a rather successful afternoon at Crossgates Mall..JPG)
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Our guest speaker this week was local artist Kari Feuer who spoke with us about the outdoor art that is currently on display throughout the village of Red Hook. Shown in the photograph, from left to right, are speaker host Christine Chale, Kari Feuer and President Susan Simon .JPG)
Our guest speaker was Barbara Murray (shown here with Red Hook Rotary Club President Susan Simon) who told us about her special summer program for at-risk 7th grade youth. The program incorporates physical education, reading, art and other subjects. (Photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Thanks to a generous donation from Red Hook Rotary, the Red Hook Public Library now offers 
Walter Avis was host to our guests this week Linda Arzu and Crystal Snow-Hebel of "Faith House" a maternity home for teen-aged mothers. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
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Our Interact Club presented Louis Turpin with a check in the amount of $1,000 for ShelterBox survival tent and equipment and received a ShelterBox Hero banner. This is the third ShelterBox the Interact students have endowed with fundraising in as many years.
Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, April 25th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, April 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 our guest will be Ruth Faircloth of Migrant Ministries.
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The Red Hook Rotary club celebrated its 60th anniversary at a gala dinner at the historic Elmendorph Inn. At the dinner, the Rotarians welcomed new member Betsy Levy. Ms. Levy is an insurance salesperson at Financial Services Center, Inc., of Red Hook, and is also the Deputy Court Clerk for the Village of Red Hook Justice Court.
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Our outbound exchange student Abby has posted photos of her adventures in Italy on 
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Chale presented Bud and Walter with recognition that our club met the Every Rotarian Every Year goal of each member donating something to the Foundation and the average of all donations being $100.00 per member. (Photos: Jonah Triebwasser)
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recorded a show at the Red Hook Rotary breakfast featuring Interact Co-Presidents Caitlin Schmitz and Abby Foster (shown with host Jonah Triebwasser) and Interact Advisor Carl Dowden and Club President Chris Chale (photos: Rev. Fred Cartier)
We had a good turn out of Rotarians and Interactors for Hardscrabble day. Our youth raised over $225.00 for their Shelterbox pledge and many visitors stopped to learn about the Shelterbox.
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Our new Youth Exchange student from Thailand, 
Garn, was at the FDR Library for orientation. She is shown here exchanging banners with District Governor-Elect Nick Constantino. (Photos: Rev Fred Cartier)
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Our second very special guest was Ann Chale, President Christine's Mom, who was in for a visit to celebrate a very special birthday! (photos: Jonah Triebwasser) 
Red Hook Rotary was well represented at the recent HudsonValley Ribfest. Having a great time at the beer tent were Christy Molinaro, Rob Latimer, Susan Simon and Jonah Triebwasser.
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Our guest speaker was our District Governor Penny Byron who was making her official visit. Penny shared with us some of her goals to "Light Up Rotary" in the Hudson Vally and by increasing public knowledge of the great things local Rotarians do to support their communities. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Our special guest was AG Lou Turpin (shown here with President Chris Chale) who prepared us for our official visit from District Governor Penny Byron. Committee reports were also given. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Red Hook Rotarians and spouses enjoyed the Renegades game at Dutchess Stadium at the District Fun-raiser. Shown, from left to right, are President Chris Chale, Rev. Fred Cartier, Rosalie Cartier, Prof. Dan Freedman and Secretary Hon. Jonah Triebwasser. (photo: Lou Turpin)
We say Auf Wiedersehen and best wishes to our exchange student Larissa Kress. It was great having you with us this past year and we hope that you will come back to visit us in the near future! (And have a very happy birthday!)
Our guest speaker was our own Walter Avis who told us about his ti
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We wished bon voyage to our YEX student Abby Romm who will spending the next school year in Italy. Abby has been taking an intensive Italian course to prepare for her trip. Shown here are President Chris Chale, Abby and YEX Officer Tim Lynch. (photos: Rev. Fred Cartier)
We also congratulated members with perfect attendance: Chris Chale 2 years, Susan Simon 3 years, Jonah Triebwasser 8 years, Carl Dowden 26 years and Bud Weaver 41 years. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
Our new officers were installed by Honorary member and Town Clerk Sue McCann. From left to right are Vice-President Rev Michael Shafer, Secretary Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, president-elect Susan Simon, 3 year Director Rob Latimer, President Chris Chale, Esq., Treasurer Walter Avis and Sue McCann. (photo: Rev. Fred Cartier)
No, Crocodile Dundee did not visit the Red Hook Rotary club this week. Red Hook Secretary Jonah Triebwasser returned from the RI convention in Sydney, Australia, to present Red Hook club President Susan Simon with pennants from the convention and a make-up meeting he attended at the Parramatta Rotary club in the Sydney suburbs.
Our 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)
Our guest speaker this week was John Kuhn, Director of the Town of Red Hook Recreation Department. He spoke with us about the history of the recreation park, the refurbishment of the current park and the expansion into a new park nearby. Shown in the photo are President Susan Simon, John Kuhn and speaker host Susan Goodman-Goldstein (photos: Rev. Fred Cartier).JPG)
A recent guest speaker was Maureen Roche, 4-H Youth Development Program Leader who spoke to us 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. (shown in the photo are Maureen with President-Elect Chris Chale; photo: Rev. Fred Cartier.)
