Tune in to At Your Service on Sunday, September 20th when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser interview CaraMia Bacchiochi about the great work of Hope on a Mission.
Listen to At Your Service on Sundays on “The Beacon” on 92.5 and 920AM along with 96.5 and 94.3FM and WBNR at 1260AM and WLNA at 1420AM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or https://www.hvbeacon.com/or ask Alexa to play "WGHQ;" or at 7:30 a.m. on WBPM 92.9 FM or https://www.929wbpm.com/player/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
Our Red Hook Rotary President, Jonah Triebwasser, was a guest speaker at the Wallkill East Rotary club on the topic of the At Your Service radio program.
Left to right are Wallkill East Club President Robert Sassi, Jonah Triebwasser and show producer and co-host Kathy Kruger.
Our most recent guest speaker at the Red Hook Rotary Club was Jacob Goings who told us about the great work of the Catskill Animal Sanctuary https://casanctuary.org/visit/
Shown left to right are Red Hook Rotary Club President Judge Jonah Triebwasser and Jacob Goings.
Red Hook Rotary meets at The Flatiron Restaurant the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 8:00 a.m. For more information about the Red Hook Rotary Club, or to apply for membership, go to: https://redhookrotaryclub.org/
This week's Red Hook Rotary Club meeting was incredible, at Flatiron, with two guest speakers from Rolin Field Center. Left to right are Rotary President Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Rolin's Kate Hofstede, Rotary speaker host Marlon Schulman Esq, and Rolin's Noel Delgado. Both Kate and Noel bring extensive experience to the facility. Be sure to check it out (old Rolin Lanes from years past) 3973 NY-9G, Red Hook.
Red Hook Rotary welcomed one of their scholarship recipients, Nathan Prezzano, to their recent meeting. Nathan will be attending SUNY Cobleskill to study agricultural engineering.
Shown left to right are Red Hook Rotary President Judge Jonah Triebwasser, Nathan Prezzano, proud parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jon Prezzano, and scholarship committee chair and Red Hook Rotary Secretary Jennifer Van Voorhis.
Long time Rotarian Carl Dowden was recognized by the Rotary International Foundation for his generous support of the good works of Rotary by presenting him with is fifth Paul Harris Fellow award.
The Paul Harris Fellow is a recognition by Rotary International for individuals who contribute, or have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 or 1,000 Foundation Points to The Rotary Foundation.
Left to right are: Red Hook Rotary President Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Red Hook Rotary Club Rotary International Foundation chair Susan Ezrati and Carl Dowden.
Our guest speaker at Red Hook Rotary was Doug Sturomski, Co-Chair of our Rotary District 7210 Positive Peace Plus Committee. Doug told us about the Peace Pole movement and led us in a bell ringing for peace.
Shown left to right are Red Hook Rotary President Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Doug Sturomski, Red Hook Rotarian Marlon Schulman who will be part of the local peace initiative in Red Hook and Past District Governor and Positive Peace Plus Committee co-chair Tony Marmo.
Congratulations to Red Hook Rotary Secretary Jennifer Van Voorhis on being named Rotarian of the Year for the Red Hook Rotary club.
Red Hook Rotary President Hon. Jonah Triebwasser presents a Paul Harris Fellow award to Jen as a thank you for her extraordinary service.
The Paul Harris Fellow is a recognition by Rotary International for individuals who contribute, or have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 or 1,000 Foundation Points to The Rotary Foundation.
As we approach the start of a new Rotary Year, our President, the Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, starts his second year of the two-year term. While at the Rotary District 7210 conference, he also interviewed staff members and participants in our Rotary Youth Exchange (YEX) for the At Your Service radio show.
The show will air June 28th on these stations at these times:
Listen to "At Your Service" on Sundays on “The Beacon” on 92.5 and 920AM along with 96.5 and 94.3FM and WBNR at 1260AM and WLNA at 1420AM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or https://www.hvbeacon.com/r ask Alexa to play "WGHQ" or at 7:30 a.m. or on WBPM 92.9 FM or https://www.929wbpm.com/player/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
Left to right are: YEX staff Michael Fraser, Jonah, District Governor Beau O'Lowendorf, exchange students Greta from Germany and Caroline from Denmark, and YEX staff Maria Rice and Nan Greenwood.
Red Hook Rotary hanging with our friends at Flatiron. We're happy to continue sponsoring Red Hook Little League.
We do have evening social meetings enjoying great food and great conversation.
Left to right are: Rotary Vice-President David Wright, Rotary Secretary Jen Van Voorhis, Red Hook/Rhinebeck Little League coach Benjamin Kopec and Red Hook Rotary Foundation Chair Carl Dowden.
Red Hook Rotary Club Rotary International Foundation Chair Susan Ezrati presents club president Hon. Jonah Triebwasser with his fourth Paul Harris Fellow award pin.
The Paul Harris Fellow award, established in 1957 by Rotary International and named for the founder of Rotary, recognizes individuals who demonstrate "service above self" and provides support for international, local, and polio-eradication projects.
Red Hook Rotary's Tuesday morning meeting at Flatiron never disappoints.
Starting with a light breakfast, (quiche, muffins, coffee or tea) followed by inspiring messages from Rotarians Rev. Michael Shafer and Rabbi Ellen Triebwasser who shared their perspectives on the Passover, Lent and Easter season (shown here with club president Hon. Jonah Triebwasser.)
As Hon. Jonah Triebwasser enters his second year as Red Hook Rotary Club president, he successfully completed Rotary's President-Elect Learning Seminar in Whippany, New Jersey.
Rotary District Governor Beau O’Loendorf congratulates Jonah at the end of the course.
Jonah meets up with neighboring Rhinebeck Rotarians Chip Gange, Wendy Maitland (Rotary Assistant Governor) and Erika Murphy.
At today's Red Hook Rotary club meeting our guest speaker was Laurie Husted who spoke about Red Hook's master plan and sought our input on what the Red Hook of the future should be like.
Shown left to right are Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Red Hook Rotary president, and Lauire Hustead.
Red Hook Rotary Club President Hon. Jonah Triebwasser honored his wife, Rotarian Ellen Triebwasser, with a Paul Harris Fellowship for her birthday.
The Paul Harris Fellow award, established in 1957 by Rotary International and named for the founder of Rotary, recognizes individuals who demonstrate "service above self" and provides support for international, local, and polio-eradication projects.
The Red Hook Rotary Foundation is pleased to announce its scholarships for 2026. Scholarships will be awarded to students planning to attend an accredited school or trade certificate program. Each applicant must be a graduating senior and a legal resident of the Red Hook Central School District, Pine Plains School District or Germantown Central School District. Awards will be based on involvement in community service activities, leadership potential, and communication skills. Scholarships may be awarded to a student attending an accredited four year or community college, vocational school or trade certificate program.
Application forms may be obtained from the Guidance Office at your high school or at www.redhookrotaryclub.org. Completed applications MUST be mailed to RED HOOK ROTARY FOUNDATION, Post Office Box 88, Red Hook, NY 12571. ATTN: Jennifer Van Voorhis, by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026.
Rotary International is a volunteer organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary International’s focus areas include polio eradication, peace, humanitarian projects, literacy, and water management. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotary club members in more than 200 countries and geographical areas in the world.
If you could pay a visit to every one of Rotary’s 34,000 clubs, you’d see people from all different backgrounds, speaking any one of the world’s languages, involved in service projects from local to global. Learn more at www.rotary.org. Learn more about the Red Hook Rotary Club at www.redhookrotaryclub.org
Our guest speaker this week was Rotarian Dr. Anshu Chandra of the Niskayuna Rotary Club. She is the director of the Global Eye Project which has grown to include volunteers and donors from all over the world. They are empowering local communities by building locally managed sustainable eye clinics through education initiatives and volunteer run professional training services to reduce the need for outside support. By doing so, they hope to make eye care a right, not a privilege.
We had another great Red Hook Rotary Club meeting at Flatiron, this morning. Our guests were Beau O’Loendorf, Rotary District 7210 District Governor and Todd Bowen, upcoming District Governor for 2027-2028.
Beau brings energy, commitment, and a collaborative spirit to everything he does. His willingness to step forward, support projects, and help wherever needed reflects the true meaning of Service Above Self.
Todd Bowen, District Governor 2027-2028 is an engaged Rotarian who has contributed through leadership, community service, and fundraising efforts. His commitment to service and collaboration reflects the values of Rotary.
Red Hook Rotary enjoying an evening out at Salvatore's. We are accepting new members. Interested in getting more information DM us or check out our website: www.redhookrotaryclub.org #redhookrotary
We had a great meeting Tuesday at Flatiron in Red Hook with Guest Speakers (left to right) Eric Spiegel President of Rhinebeck at Home, Anne Brueckner, founder and former Vice President of Rhinebeck at Home, Nina Lynch, founder and former President of Rhinebeck at Home, all welcomed by Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, President of the Red Hook Rotary.
Rhinebeck at Home is a nonprofit member organization dedicated to helping its members remain in their own homes and stay connected within the community as they age. It was officially established in 2013 with 40 members and have since grown to over 160 members.
Tune in to At Your Service (formerly RadioRotary) on Sunday, January 18th when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser interview Rhinebeck Rotarians and High School Interact Students about building schools in Costa Rica and Guatemala.
Listen to At Your Service on Sundays on “The Beacon” on 92.5 and 920AM along with 96.5 and 94.3FM and WBNR at 1260AM and WLNA at 1420AM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or https://www.hvbeacon.com/or ask Alexa to play "WGHQ" or at 7:30 a.m. or on WBPM 92.9 FM or https://www.929wbpm.com/player/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
Red Hook Rotarian Susan Ezrati has been recognized for the second time as a Paul Harris Fellow.
Named for the founder of Rotary, attorney Paul Harris, Esq., a Paul Harris Fellow is someone recognized by Rotary International for significant contributions (or in whose name a contribution is made) of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation, honoring them for supporting Rotary's goals of world peace and understanding with a pin and certificate. This award is given for substantial financial gifts or extraordinary service, recognizing both Rotarians and non-Rotarians who embody Rotary's ideals, with levels of recognition increasing for higher contributions, noted by added sapphires or rubies on the pin.
Tune in to At Your Service (formerly RadioRotary) on Sunday, December 14th when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser interview Rotarian Elena Mosely about Rotary welcoming everyone!
Listen to At Your Service on Sundays on “The Beacon” on 92.5 and 920AM along with 96.5 and 94.3FM and WBNR at 1260AM and WLNA at 1420AM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or https://www.hvbeacon.com/or ask Alexa to play "WGHQ" or at 7:30 a.m. or on WBPM 92.9 FM or https://www.929wbpm.com/player/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
Guests at this week's Red Hook Rotary Club meeting were the Hon. Michael Hayes, Surrogate Judge of Dutchess County, and the Surrogate Court's Chief Clerk, Erica DeTraglia, Esq.
They spoke about the services offered by the Surrogate's Court and the importance of having a will.
Left to right are Judge Michael Hayes, Red Hook Rotary President Judge Jonah Triebwasser and Erica DeTraglia, Esq.
Your Rotary Club is at it again. We are working therre projects in one day,. November 22nd Saturday.
> We will be at St. Christopher's Christmas Fair 9am - 3pm and at
> St. John's Upper Red Hook Holiday Bazaar 9am - 2pm. At both locations we will have cookbooks available for purchase, brochures, clynk bags and more information about rotary.
Our Cookbook is completed and ready for purchase. There is a wonderful collection of 200 recipes along with additional special pages of information for you to create many delicious meals.
Long Time Hostesses of Red Hook's After Prom Party
The Red Hook Rotary Foundation had a fabulous dinner at the Red Hook Community Center Community Center in honor of Lisa Murray and Maria Scibelli for their decades of volunteer leadership of the Red Hook High School after-prom party.
THANK YOU!! Our Amazing Generous Community and Supporters. We had a fantastic time celebrating our Citizens of the Year. Lisa Murray and Maria Scibelli "Service Above Self" every day.
This event is made possible through sponsors, silent auction items, cup raffles and numerous volunteers and our generous attendees. WITH GREAT APPRECIATION
Shown here are prior Citizens of the Year congratuating Lisa and Maria. Left to right are: Maria Scibelli (2025), Lisa Murray (2025), Sue Crane (2015), Branda Cagle (2017), Doug Strawinski (2014) and Brent Kovalchik (2023).
Shown here are Red Hook Village officials congratuating Lisa and Maria. Left to right are: Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Village Justice and Red Hook Rotary President; Jennifer Cavanaugh, Village Secretary; Lisa Murray; Maria Scibelli; and Mayor Karen Smythe.
Red Hook Rotary had a great evening tour at the Fisher Center. Our tour guide provided so much history, details and future vision. THANK YOU!! Alessandra.
Alessandra Larson serves as the Director of Institutional Advancement and Strategy for the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, where she plays a key role in guiding development efforts and strategic fundraising initiatives in support of the performing‑arts mission of the institution.
The Red Hook, Rhinebeck and Hyde Park Rotary Clubs had a lovely evening at Foster's Coach House supporting the Light the Village Pink Breast Cancer Awareness initiative. All three clubs received certifiates of recognition from Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino for this important endeavor.
Shown left to right are: Rhinebeck Rotary president Erika Murphy, County Executive Sue Serino, Red Hook Rotary president Jonah Triebwasser and Hyde Park Rotary president Dave Meyerson.
Our Red Hook High School Rotary Interact club and Bard College students who are forming a Rotaract club did out adopt-a-highway clean up with Rotary president Jonah Triebwasser and Interact Advisor Andrew Makebish.
Our guest speaker at Red Hook Rotary this week was Dr. Lisa Curcio. Dr. Curcio is a board certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon providing individualized care to patients with breast concerns. She spoke to us about breast cancer awareness and the Light the Village Pink initiative. The club presented a donation of $150.00 to Dr. Curcio to support Light the Village Pink.
Red Hook, Rhinebeck and Hyde Park Rotary clubs will host a fundraising event at Foster's Coach House, Route 9, Rhinebeck, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. to support Light the Village Pink. The public is cordially invited.
Shown in the photo are Dr. Curcio and Red Hook Rotary President Jonah Triebwasser.
Tune in to At Your Service (formerly RadioRotary) on Sunday, October 12th when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser interview Nyhisha Gibbs and Robin Tannedbaum about Dutchess Outreach's coat drive.
Listen to At Your Service on Sundays on “The Beacon” on 92.5 and 920AM along with 96.5 and 94.3FM and WBNR at 1260AM and WLNA at 1420AM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or https://www.hvbeacon.com/or ask Alexa to play "WGHQ" or at 7:30 a.m. or on WBPM 92.9 FM or https://www.929wbpm.com/player/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
Our guest speaker this week at Red Hook Rotary was Ellen Henneberry, Manager of Foundation Events for Northwell Health, Nuvance Health and Northern Dutchess Hospital. She told us about the breast cancer awareness event at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, October 8, 5:00 - 8:00 pm. This is a free event! https://ltvp.funraise.org/page/pinkfest
The Red Hook Rotary Club booth was a poplular spot for folks to visit durng Hardscrabble Day 2025. We spoke to people about joining Rotary, the Walk tp End Altzheimer's and we sold some of our 70th anniverasry cookbooks!
Left to right are: Carl Dowden. Marlon Schulman, Jen Van Voorhis, Becca Kent and Jonah Triebwasser. Also helping at various times throughoutthe day were Carol Annas. Susan Ezrati, Susan Simon and David Wright.
Tune in to At Your Service (formerly RadioRotary) on Sunday, September 21st when co-hosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser interviews Rotarian Greg Kroner about Rotary's fight against Alzheimer's disease.
Listen to At Your Service on Sundays on “The Beacon” on 92.5 and 920AM along with 96.5 and 94.3FM and WBNR at 1260AM and WLNA at 1420AM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or https://www.hvbeacon.com/or ask Alexa to play "WGHQ" or at 7:30 a.m. or on WBPM 92.9 FM or https://www.929wbpm.com/player/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
Our guest today at the Red Hook Rotary Club was Rotarian Erika Murphy, President of the Rhinnebeck Rotary Club, who spoke about having joint service projects and fundrasiers with our two clubs as well as the Hyde Park Rotary.
Erika also spoke on the work she does caring for those at the end of life.
Left to right are Red Hook Rotary President Hon. Jonah Triebwasser and Erika Murphy.
It was great to see our Red Hook Rotary 2007 exchange student from Germany, Lena Moerchen and her husband Lars, during their visit to Red Hook (shown here with Rotarians Ellen and Jonah Triebwasser.)
Lars and Lena also visited wth Rotarian Dave Wright.
Thanks to our sandwich makers, Joanne Gelb and Diana Devlin (Rhinebeck Rotary) Jonah Triebwasser, Ariadne Montare, Susan Simon and Jen Van Voorhis (who was taking the photo) (Red Hook Rotary) who made 150 PB&J sandwich bags which included apple sauce and chips.
We are excited to have two projects going in one weekend.
Thursday we worked with many of our community and stuffed backpacks full of school supplies and they are being given out Sunday the 24th at the Red Hook United Methodist Church Food Pantry.
Saturday we served 183 meals with Hope on a Mission in Poughkeepsie, an organization that serves meals every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
THANK YOU to all that volunteered to help make these projects a great success. We also had help from Rhinebeck Rotary Club.
Red Hook Rotarians, Red Hook Interactors, Bard College Rotaractors, members of Delta Kappa Gamma educational organization and other community members assembled nearly 100 backpacks filled with school supplies for needy children. They will be distributed this Sunday at the United Methodist Church food pantry in Red Hook.
At this week's Red Hook Rotary club meeting, Rotarian Greg Kroner of the Wallkill East Rotary club spoke about Alzheimer's disease and the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Left to right, Red Hook President, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, thanks Greg for his talk.
Red Hook Rotary club president, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, presents an engraved clock to immediate past-president, Ariadne Montare, Esq., for her two years of dedicated service as club president.
Red Hook Rotary Foundation accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year up to July 25th. We want to hear from YOU!! Someone that goes above and beyond, service above self comes easy and has done some amazing work in your community.
At today's Red Hook Rotary meeting we said a fond farewell to our youth exchange student for 2024 - 2025, Ananya from India. We also thanked her host parents and the Youth Exchnage officials who made Ananya's stay possible.
From left to right are:
Rotary District 7210 Inbound Youth Exchange chair Nan Greenwood, host parents Bianca Verrilli and Dominic Capaccio, Ananya, Youth Exchange Officer Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, host parent Becca Kent and host parent Susan Ezrati.
While at the Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada, our club president, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, was the guest of the Canmore Rotary Club in the exquisite Canadian Rockies. Rotarians from around the world were treated to a First Nations' banquet, a folk singer, a historical lecture and a poet. A delightful evening all around. Jonah is seen here presenting our Red Hook Rotary pennant to the host club and receiving one of their pennants in return.
No, that's not Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Our club president, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, and future Rotarian Ellen Triebwasser represented our club at the Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada.
Our guest speakers at Red Hook Rotary were from Oblong Books talking about their prison book project. Left to right are speaker host Becca Kent, President Ariadne Montare, Frederick Rossero and Anna Siftar.
At the Rotary District Conference is District Governor Leo Kaytes, Jr., Red Hook Rotary exchange student Ananya and Youth Exchnage Officer Jonah Triebwasser
Coming to a radio near you soon, an interview with Rotary’s youth exchange students on RadioRotary. Standing are cohosts Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser. Seated are Ananya from India, Alec from Brazil, Ecem from Turkey and Stacey from Ukraine.
Red Hook Rotary was recognized at the district level for our increase in membership.
Our special guest at the recent Red Hook Rotary Club meeting was Cara Mia Bacchiochi who shared with us her remarkable story of rehabilitation and the founding of Hope on a Mission https://hopeonamission.org/
Left to right are Red Hook Rotary President Ariadne Montare, Cara Mia and President-elect Jonah Triebwasser.
We had a great day and incredible volunteers to clean our Adopt-A-Highway Route in Red Hook NY. We are grateful for all that came out to join us. Interact and Rotaract Members, Community volunteers and Club Members.
The Red Hook Rotary Club is offering a wonderful custom cookbook featuring favorite recipes from our club members and the Red Hook Community. The cookbook is 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."
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.
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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 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..
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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.
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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.
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, 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.
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, 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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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.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, January 4th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, January 5th 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 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarian Lauren Rooney about her adventures at Mt. Everest.
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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
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, December 7th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 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 Sam Slotnick about helping children to read.
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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!
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, November 30th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, December 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 Sandy Coe and Frank Mazella about Pleasant Valley's Festival of Lights.
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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.
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 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.
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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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 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.)
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 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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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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Our most recent guest speaker at the Red Hook Rotary Club was Jacob Goings who told us about the great work of the Catskill Animal Sanctuary 
Red Hook Rotary Club Rotary International Foundation Chair Susan Ezrati presents club president Hon. Jonah Triebwasser with his fourth Paul Harris Fellow award pin.
Red Hook Rotary's Tuesday morning meeting at Flatiron never disappoints.
Rotary District Governor Beau O’Loendorf congratulates Jonah at the end of the course.
At today's Red Hook Rotary club meeting our guest speaker was Laurie Husted who spoke about Red Hook's master plan and sought our input on what the Red Hook of the future should be like.
Red Hook Rotary Club President Hon. Jonah Triebwasser honored his wife, Rotarian Ellen Triebwasser, with a Paul Harris Fellowship for her birthday.
THANK YOU!! Our Amazing Generous Community and Supporters. We had a fantastic time celebrating our Citizens of the Year. Lisa Murray and Maria Scibelli "Service Above Self" every day.
Shown here are prior Citizens of the Year congratuating Lisa and Maria. Left to right are: Maria Scibelli (2025), Lisa Murray (2025), Sue Crane (2015), Branda Cagle (2017), Doug Strawinski (2014) and Brent Kovalchik (2023).
Shown here are Red Hook Village officials congratuating Lisa and Maria. Left to right are: Hon. 
Lars and Lena also visited wth Rotarian Dave Wright.
We are excited to have two projects going in one weekend.
At this week's Red Hook Rotary club meeting, Rotarian Greg Kroner of the Wallkill East Rotary club spoke about Alzheimer's disease and the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Left to right, Red Hook President, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, thanks Greg for his talk.
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.
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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.
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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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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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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
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)
