Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, February 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 Kathy Kruger and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Rotarians Richard Mattocks and John Venerlee about Hyde Park Rotary's Comedy Night, featuring the dynamic comedy duo of Kendra Cunningham and Katina Corrao,
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, 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."
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.)
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 3d, 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)
RI president-elect announces 2023-24 presidential theme
By Etelka Lehoczky
Rotary International President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally called for members to capture the world's attention and lead the way toward possibilities far beyond our current expectations.
McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland, revealed the 2023-24 presidential theme, Create Hope in the World, during the Rotary International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, USA, on 9 January. He urged members to promote peace in troubled nations, help those affected by conflict, and maintain the momentum of initiatives begun by past leaders."The goal is to restore hope — to help the world heal from destructive conflicts and, in turn, to help us achieve lasting change for ourselves," McInally said at Rotary's annual training event for incoming district governors.
McInally spoke about a woman he met in Ban Taling Chan, Thailand, where Rotary members helped build houses, a meeting hall, and childcare and health care facilities following the tsunami that devastated South Asia in late 2004. The woman had lost her husband, her daughter, and her son in the tsunami, as well as her livelihood. But she still had a gift to offer McInally: a beautiful seashell.
"She went on to tell me that Rotary... had restored her optimism. We gave her hope," McInally said.
"This is how Rotary brings lasting change to the world," he added, "one restored or newly created hope at a time."
Promoting peace
A significant way to bring hope to the world is to put a greater emphasis on peace, McInally said. He cited the action Rotary members have taken in the past year to support the people of Ukraine after the invasion by Russia. Rotary has made humanitarian relief a priority, attracting more Ukrainian members in the process. But McInally noted that true relief won't come without peace — not just in Ukraine, but in Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria, and dozens of other places around the globe.
"Peace is the soil where hope takes root," McInally said.
McInally also emphasized the power of continuity, calling for Rotary members to continue the work of some past leaders. He pledged to maintain the Empowering Girls initiative launched by 2020-21 President Shekhar Mehta and uphold the emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout Rotary. He also noted recent events that underscore the importance of Rotary's continuing focus on polio. In the past year, polio cases have emerged in many areas around the world, making it more crucial than ever for Rotary members to lead the fight against the disease.
To do that, McInally said, Rotary must continue to raise at least US$50 million each year to receive the full 2-to-1 funding match from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Only about 1 in 12 members currently gives to the polio eradication campaign, with fewer than 1 in 5 clubs donating each year.
McInally asked the district governors-elect for support creating a new sense of urgency in their clubs to help realize Rotary's vision of a polio-free world. "This is the time for us to go beyond what's necessary year to year and make sure we provide every resource necessary to succeed as quickly as possible," he added.
Focusing on mental health
In addition, McInally said, Rotary members should offer hope to those affected by mental health challenges — a crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people have lost family members, many more have found their social networks uprooted, and young people especially have had their educational and developmental paths interrupted. As a result, more people around the world are facing mental health issues. And yet, seeking assistance is often perceived as a sign of weakness.
"Nothing could be further from the truth," McInally said. "Reaching out for help is courageous — and continuing on a path toward wellness is even more so."
He added that Rotary will work to improve mental health services in the next year and beyond. Rotary should be known as an organization that takes care of its members as well as the people it serves, McInally said. "Any mental health professional will tell you that by helping others, we essentially help ourselves."
McInally ended his speech by describing his ideal balance of continuity and innovation. "Rotary helps create the conditions for peace, opportunity, and a future worth living," he said. "By continuing what we do best, by remaining open and willing to change, and by keeping our focus on building peace in the world and within ourselves, Rotary helps create a more peaceful world — a more hopeful world."
The Red Hook Rotary Club and Red Hook Rotary Foundation are pleased to announce that three scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to students planning to attend an accredited 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 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. Completed applications MUST be mailed to RED HOOK ROTARY CLUB, Post Office Box 88, Red Hook, NY 12571. ATTN: LINDA GREENBLATT, by FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023. 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. This year the Club’s activities have included supporting the Red Hook Harvest High School Food Backpack program, purchase of toiletries for distribution through local food pantries via Clynk donations, a coat drive, and food pantry assistance.
The Red Hook Rotary Club also sponsors the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, both the traditional school-year exchange and the short term summer program. Find out about participating in exchange and hosting a student at www.rotarydistrict7210.org under “Youth Programs. 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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,
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Members of the Red Hook Rotary club and past recipients of the Citizen of the Year recognition, congratulate this year's Citizen of the Year, Amy Smith of the Red Hook Public Library.
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.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, October 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-Clairot and Jonah Triebwasser will be talking with Red Hook Rotarians about their Citizen of the Year, Amy Smith of the Red Hook Library.
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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.
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At this week’s meeting, RadioRotary recorded a show about our Citizen of the Year dinner and other programs of our club and foundation. Left to right are Chris Chale, who spoke about youth exchange, Carl Dowden who spoke about the Citizen of the Year dinner, President Jen Van Voorhis who spoke about Klink! and the backpack program, Radio Rotary producer Kathy Kruger, Citizen of the Year Amy Smith of the Red Hook Public Library, and RadioRotary co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser and Sarah O’Connell- Claitor.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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.
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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.
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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
Congratulations to Dan Budd and Chris Donohue for their recognition as Red Hook Rotary's Citizens of the Year for 2021! The recognition was a hybrid ceremony at Red Hook Village Hall and online via Zoom.
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
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."
Red Hook Rotary Foundation to honor Dan Budd and Chris Donohue
The Red Hook Rotary Foundation along with the Rotary Club of Red Hook will honor Daniel Budd and Christopher Donohue as Red Hook’s Citizens of the Year for 2020-21. Dan and Chris have been instrumental in founding, organizing, operating and growing the Red Hook Responds program to assist local citizens.
Dan and Chris will be recognized at a virtual celebration on Saturday, October 30th. The event will be presented on the Zoom platform and begin at 5:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend and the Foundation is hopeful that attendees will support our important work with generous donations.
The 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.
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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Our guest speaker this week was Marc Hildebrand, Tivoli’s Fire Chief. Marc reported that Tivoli’s Fire Department now boasts 50 active members and 20 interior fighters, making it the largest department in the northeast region of Dutchess County. He noted that part of the spur to the growth was a fire that took place at Tivoli’s Firehouse over two years ago. That fire nearly destroyed the existing structure, required a temporary structure be placed in the municipal lot, and took a year and a half to repair. It also increased interest in the Fire Company, elicited new volunteers (doubled the size of the company), spurred the Village and the Fire Company to develop a design for a new, improved and expanded firehouse and built enthusiasm for the company. The proposed new structure nearly doubles the size of the building, provides essential improvements, including showers, emergency shelter, community space and needed bay expansion to house some historic fire equipment that is currently stored elsewhere and some new equipment that will enhance the company’s capacity transport firefighters and effectively meet emergencies. The design was developed for the fire company and the Village by Peter Sweeney, a local architect. It not only meets the company’s needs, but also is designed to fit appropriately into the Village’s historic overlay district and within the Historic Landmark District within which the Village is located.
Red Hook Rotary Club, unfortunately, has to cancel 2021 Apple Blossom Day. After reviewing the latest New York State Guidelines for Events and discussing with local municipalities, we have concluded that it is just not possible this year. We look forward to future festivals. In the meantime, enjoy the apple blossom season in our beautiful community, remember to take advantage of our many local shops, restaurants and services, and a special thank you to all the community volunteers helping others during the past year. Check out www.redhookrotary.org for future program news, including our annual high school scholarships and RYLA applications.
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Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, March 21st at 6:30a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Andrew Ciccone and Arlette Murrain of the Greater Newburgh Rotary club about honoring women in Rotary and public service.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Magic 92.5 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or https://www.wghq.fm/ or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, March 14th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Lynne Melocccaro about the great work of the Dutchess SPCA.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM, WLNA 1420 AM Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com// or ask Alexa to play "WBNR."
Members of the Red Hook Rotary Club assisted Red Hook Responds over the weekend with collecting food for local food pantries. Our team consisted of President Jen VanVoohis, Dave Wright, Chris Chale and Jonah Triebwasser.
Marking the 49th week of “stay at home” meetings required by the coronavirus outbreak, Jennifer Van Voorhis called the Zoom meeting to order at 8 am Fourteen club members attended along with our District Governor Tony Marmo, our assistant district governor, Maureen Gates, our frequent guest/member, Gwen McCann, and the much esteemed, Dan Budd, founder of Red Hook Responds. The meeting marked the 66th anniversary of our club and featured a review of decades of club activities and initiatives. Jen led the meeting off with introductions of all our guests and with some unique versions of our ritual meeting openings. We spoke the pledge of allegiance, and then witnessed a beautiful video of a Tanzanian club’s sung version of the 4-way test. Rev. Michael Shafer offered a blessing to start the meeting.
Jen, then, orchestrated a series of member testimonials on activities that marked their experience with Rotary. Susan Simon led off with the story of her first experience of a Rotary district leadership meeting at which she was a disc jockey and dance teacher for a group swing dance. Jonah provided a photo retrospective of club activities since 1955 (which can be seen on our club website), including youth exchange students (Chris Chale) and interact club students (led by Carl Dowden and Linda Greenblatt), Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (founded by Bud Weaver’s dad when he was District Governor and financially supported by the club every year), Apple Blossom Day (organized annually by Dave Wright and Linda Greenblatt), Tree Planting and Aqua Box distributions (maintained by Tim Lynch), Clynk and Food Pantry support (initiated by Jen Van Voorhis) which has contributed $2500 worth of personal hygiene products distributed through the Community Center and food pantries of Red Hook, Radio Rotary which features service above self on local radio stations (Jonah Triebwasser), support of the Library literacy project through purchase of books, Baxter’s Bash, our annual picnic, Youth Wrestling and more.
Our district governor, Tony Marmo, provided the history of our club, detailing the many changes in our chartered name and number. He noted that we started in 1955, the 50th anniversary of the national and global organization, with 25 members including John Martin, one of the many Martin’s, still living in Red Hook. The club was started by Herbert J Taylor. He talked about the importance of community based activities in keeping club’s relevant and healthy. The Rotary International Convention will be virtual again this year as will the Highland Club’s Ribfest.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, February 28th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Satara Brown of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department about helping urban youth.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
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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."
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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 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)
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 3d, 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)
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.
Members of the Red Hook Rotary club and past recipients of the Citizen of the Year recognition, congratulate this year's Citizen of the Year, Amy Smith of the Red Hook Public Library.
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. 
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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.
At this week’s meeting, RadioRotary recorded a show about our Citizen of the Year dinner and other programs of our club and foundation. Left to right are Chris Chale, who spoke about youth exchange, Carl Dowden who spoke about the Citizen of the Year dinner, President Jen Van Voorhis who spoke about Klink! and the backpack program, Radio Rotary producer Kathy Kruger, Citizen of the Year Amy Smith of the Red Hook Public Library, and RadioRotary co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser and Sarah O’Connell- Claitor.
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.
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Our guest this week was Frank Pepe, Town of Stanford Councilman. Frank retired as Superintendent of Schools of the Arlington School District in 2010. Frank gave us an update on the Stanford Community Day which took place on September 18th, showing the great tee shirt (Stanford, A Caring Community) created for their inclusive initiative. Frank is the Stanford liaison for the Dutchess County Human Rights Commission and spoke about their goals and achievements, enhancing the quality of life in our collective “neighborhood.” He could hear in our Four-Way Test the similarities between what Rotary and the Dutchess County Human Rights Commission stand for. (In photo is speaker host Rev. Michael Shafer and Frank Pepe. Photo by Rev. Fred Cartier.)
Our guest speaker this week was Emily Sachar, Publisher and Editor of “The Red Hook Daily Catch.” She first informed us that her Grandfather was a Rotarian! Emily spoke of her background prior to establishing the Red Hook Daily Catch and the goal for her publication – to be a legitimate and high quality newspaper. She is striving to get at least one “Fresh Story” published daily in the newsletter format. When The Red Hook Daily Catch first started there were a little more than 100 readers – as of 9/21 there are over 1,380 subscribers. Red Hook is no longer a “news desert.” We then had a discussion about how the paper has developed and what we would like to see developed in the future. The Red Hook Daily Catch will always be a non-partisan newspaper and Emily is actively training her staff (including two young journalists in training) how to edit the words or handle details that can be interpreted as partisan.
Red Hook Rotary members enjoyed meeting and greeting the public at Hardscrabble Day. We shared with our visitors information about the service projects of our club, including Shelterbox, Aquabox, Youth Exchange and the weekly RadioRotary program.
Here's another photo of today's event. Left to right are Rotarians David Wright, Susan Simon, Susan Ezrati, Club President Jennifer Van Voorhis and 
We were delighted to welcome Village of Red Hook Mayor Karen Smythe as our guest speaker this week, who gave us a detailed update on what has been accomplished during the first 4 months of her term as mayor, including:
We also welcomed a new member, attorney Ariadne Montare, who was sponsored by President Jen Van Voorhis and inducted by Judge Jonah Triebwasser. Congratulations Ariadne!
Joanna and Rev. Mike Shafer with Susan Ezrati and Jay Greenblatt.
We had a lovely time at our in-person Rotary meeting this morning at Taste Budd's! (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Red Hook Rotary club held its first in-person meeting in over a year at a picnic held at the Elmendorph. Our new officers were installed by the Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Red Hook Town and Village Justice. Show left to right are: Vice-President Rob Latimer, Secretary Susan Simon, President Jen Van Voorhis and Treasurer Susan Ezrati.
Red Hook Rotary Club is pleased to announce that Rotarian Tim Lynch is our newest Paul Harris Fellow. Named for the founder of Rotary, the Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Shown in the photo are Foundation Chair Bud Weaver and Tim Lynch. (Photos by Rev. Fred Cartier)
The Red Hook Rotary club started our Clink!/bottle return project at the beginning of 2019 and have been able to help our local food pantries and their clients ever since.
Red Hook Rotary continues to distribute masks as part of Rotary's Million Mask Challenge. Here Rotarian Linda Greenblatt donates masks to the Red Hook Central Schools. The masks were accepted, with thanks, by School Superintendent Janet Warden.
Our guests this week were candidates for the Red Hood CSD Board of Education and included: Jackie Berry, Kate Kortbus, Jennifer Mañón, Ariadne Montare and Laura Y. Roberts.
Red Hook Rotary again lent a hand to the United Methodist Church's food pantry. Shown here are (left to right): Harry and Janice Williams, Phyllis Thomas and Red Hook Rotary President Jen Van Voorhis.
Members of the Red Hook Rotary Club assisted Red Hook Responds over the weekend with collecting food for local food pantries. Our team consisted of President Jen VanVoohis, Dave Wright, Chris Chale and Jonah Triebwasser.
Marking the 49th week of “stay at home” meetings required by the coronavirus outbreak, Jennifer Van Voorhis called the Zoom meeting to order at 8 am Fourteen club members attended along with our District Governor Tony Marmo, our assistant district governor, Maureen Gates, our frequent guest/member, Gwen McCann, and the much esteemed, Dan Budd, founder of Red Hook Responds. The meeting marked the 66th anniversary of our club and featured a review of decades of club activities and initiatives. Jen led the meeting off with introductions of all our guests and with some unique versions of our ritual meeting openings. We spoke the pledge of allegiance, and then witnessed a beautiful video of a Tanzanian club’s sung version of the 4-way test. Rev. Michael Shafer offered a blessing to start the meeting.
President-elect Shekhar Mehta encourages members to be changemakers and announces his theme for the 2021-2022 Rotary year, Serve to Change Lives. Learn more: 
