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
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."
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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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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.
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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.
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.
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Magic 92.5 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or http://www.wghq.fm or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Our guest speaker this week was Marc Hildebrand, Tivoli’s Fire Chief. Marc reported that Tivoli’s Fire Department now boasts 50 active members and 20 interior fighters, making it the largest department in the northeast region of Dutchess County. He noted that part of the spur to the growth was a fire that took place at Tivoli’s Firehouse over two years ago. That fire nearly destroyed the existing structure, required a temporary structure be placed in the municipal lot, and took a year and a half to repair. It also increased interest in the Fire Company, elicited new volunteers (doubled the size of the company), spurred the Village and the Fire Company to develop a design for a new, improved and expanded firehouse and built enthusiasm for the company. The proposed new structure nearly doubles the size of the building, provides essential improvements, including showers, emergency shelter, community space and needed bay expansion to house some historic fire equipment that is currently stored elsewhere and some new equipment that will enhance the company’s capacity transport firefighters and effectively meet emergencies. The design was developed for the fire company and the Village by Peter Sweeney, a local architect. It not only meets the company’s needs, but also is designed to fit appropriately into the Village’s historic overlay district and within the Historic Landmark District within which the Village is located.
Red Hook Rotary Club, unfortunately, has to cancel 2021 Apple Blossom Day. After reviewing the latest New York State Guidelines for Events and discussing with local municipalities, we have concluded that it is just not possible this year. We look forward to future festivals. In the meantime, enjoy the apple blossom season in our beautiful community, remember to take advantage of our many local shops, restaurants and services, and a special thank you to all the community volunteers helping others during the past year. Check out www.redhookrotary.org for future program news, including our annual high school scholarships and RYLA applications.
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Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, March 21st at 6:30a.m. (on WBPM 92.9FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 7:00 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and Magic 92.5FM, or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Andrew Ciccone and Arlette Murrain of the Greater Newburgh Rotary club about honoring women in Rotary and public service.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM and 96.5 FM, 1260AM and 1420AM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to "Play WBPM."
Magic 92.5 WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM Sundays at 7:00 a.m. or https://www.wghq.fm/ or ask Alexa to "Play "WGHQ."
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, March 14th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when co-hosts Sarah O'Connell-Claitor and Jonah Triebwasser talk with Lynne Melocccaro about the great work of the Dutchess SPCA.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:25 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to play "WBPM."
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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.
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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."
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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."
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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.
There is now free wifi at the Red Hook Rec Park, thanks to a joint venture among Red Hook Rotary, the Red Hook Library and the Town of Red Hook. Students who are learning remotely and who may not have internet at home will now be able to sign on at the park.
Celebrating the start of the new service are Red Hook Rotary President Jennifer VanVoohis, Librarian Amy Smith and Town Recreation Director John Kuhn.
Our guest speaker at this week's Zoom club meeting was Dan Budd of Taste Budd's. Dan spoke about the great work of Red Hook Responds to help our community during the time of pandemic. Dan also stressed the importance of supporting your local merchants.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, November 29th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) or ask Alexa to play "WBPM" and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) or ask Alexa to play "WBNR."when we talk with Rotarian Christina Boryk of Rebuilding Together (photo) and Kelly Formosa of the American Red Cross about fire safety in your home.
Members of the Red Hook Rotary Club helped at the Red Hook United Methodist Church to pack bags of Thanksgiving food for those in need. Club President Jen Van Voorhis led the team consisting of Christine Chale, Becca Kent, Susan Simon, Jonah Triebwasser and Bud Weaver.
(Update! We distributed 65 sets of dinner fixing assuring a happier Thanksgiving for 65 families! Thank you Tim Lynch and Jay Greenblatt for joining the crew!)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, November 22d at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Candnaian Rotarian Jennifer Jones who will be the first woman president of Rotary International in the 115 year history of the organization.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, November 1st at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk Rotarian Dr. Ed Placke about the Green Chimneys Farm and School and how they help children in need.
Red Hook Rotary Coat Drive an Outstanding Success!
We collected 120 gently used coats!! We gave away half of the coats today at the United Methodist Church Food Pantry. We then proceeded to roughly divide the remainder in three groups: warm/wool jackets to Cara Mia/Hope on a Mission and the homeless in Poughkeepsie; Community Action in Red Hook which distributes throughout Dutchess County to those in need; and the remaining coats/hangers to the Red Hook Community Center which has a free closet for those in need.
Another example of how our members exemplify “Service Above Self!”
Our guest speaker this week was Amelia LeGare, from The O=ZONE on Pitcher Lane across from the Greig Farm. Amelia opened O-ZONE on March 1, 2020. She told us that the dual themes of recycling and sustainability inspired her to open the center, which is located just east of Grandiflora on Pitcher Lane. The center includes a zero-waste sustainability center, bulk refill stations (which promote a reduction in packaging by asking customers to bring in their own containers and buy grains, flour and other items from bulk containers) locally produced soap and shampoo bars and other products. They promote composting, sponsor a learning center and have a number of upcoming events at any time and offer c-Pap machine parts replacements. Their hours are Wednesday to Friday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p/m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (photos by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Photo screen shot taken by photographer and Rotarian, Rev. Fred Cartier. Attendees by row from top left to bottom right are: Jennifer Van Voorhis, Rev. Fred Cartier, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Susan Ezrati, Tim Lynch, P.E. Dennis (our new representative from TrustCo Bank), Linda Greenblatt, Dave Wright, our guest speaker, Scott Oatkin with the Borgen Project, Rev. Michael Shafer, Carl Dowden, Chris Chale, Esq., Susan Simon, Rebecca Kent and Rob Latimer
Jonah introduced Scott Oatkin of the Borgen project, and Scott related that he has known about Rotary since his Interact experience in Rhinebeck as a high school student. That club sent the Interact club on a mission to Nicaragua that captured his imagination and set the direction for his life. He told us that the Borgen Project, recently featured on Radio Rotary, is focused on global poverty. It was started by Cliff Borgen in 2003. It now has 3000 members, each reaches out to alleviate poverty in the world. Scott told us that there are 730 million people in extreme poverty and over 800 million additional people experiencing food insecurity. The project uses community education to find ways to alleviate these tragedies. He urged us to go to the website: www. BorgenProject to learn about what they are doing. Jen thanked Scott for his work and told him about the efforts that are being undertaken in Red Hook to feed 200 families weekly.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, September 20th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk about the Vassar Haiti Project.
Photo screen shot taken by photographer and Rotarian, Rev. Fred Cartier. Attendees by row from top left to bottom right are: Jennifer Van Voorhis, Rev. Fred Cartier, Bud Weaver, Susan Ezrati, Rob Latimer, DG Tony Marmo, ADG Maureen Gates, Michael Shafer, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Michael Shafer, Linda Greenblatt, Greg Bolner, Tim Lynch, P.E., Carl Dowden, Rebecca Kent and Susan Simon. Chris Chale, Esq., was missed in the photo but also attended the meeting.
Our guest speaker was District Governor Tony Marmo. Tony thanked the Red Hook club for our good work. He noted that we are a high functioning club – with an active Facebook page, a webpage and regularly posted newsletter of our club meetings. He asked each member to participate in recruitment of new members. He noted that recruitment is failing with most clubs. The average age range in clubs has increased while membership numbers have declined by 20%. Recruitment tends to draw people in through service to others and club projects. There are many club models – breakfast clubs, lunch clubs, happy hour clubs, once-a-month clubs, even passport clubs—which draw members in for specific projects. Tony noted that it is important to bring in younger members in order to promote club longevity. Clubs need gender balance as well. He urged us to use Rotary’s positive public image and our fundraising activities to bring in new members.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, September 13th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Jill Bubel about Fall Prevention Week.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, August 23rd at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Nicole Juchem about the rescue work of the Animal Farm Foundation.
Our Red Hook Business Directory is now available to pick up at all local banks, the Red Hook Information booth next to Golden Wok, all diner sponsors, Town and Village Halls, Red Hook and Tivoli Library, or online:
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, July 19th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotary District Governor Tony Marmo about Rotary in the Hudson Valley.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. or http://www.wtbq.com/
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Sunday, July 5th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/ or ask Alexa to play WBPM) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/ or ask Alexa to play WBNR) when we talk with Rotarian Rob Raylman about Gift of Life International.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WBPM 92.9 FM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. or http://www.wbpmfm.com/or ask Alexa to play WBPM.
Real Country WGHQ-AM 920 AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM, WLNA 1420 AM Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or http://realcountryhv.com//or ask Alexa to play WBNR.
Marking the 12th week of “stay at home” meetings required by the coronavirus outbreak, Jen Van Voorhis opened the “zoom” meeting at 8am. Eleven members and three guests were present. Our guests were Tony Marno, District Governor, Duda Sarapiao, our 2019- 20, our youth exchange student from Brazil, and Elisabeth Harmor our guest speaker. Duda celebrates her 17th birthday today and we gave her a rousing round of “Happy Birthday.”
Our District Governor shared how the district is managing in these unusual circumstances. Tony congratulated us on completing our grant application – to support the backpack program and other elements of food security in our community. He said now is a crucial time to support the Rotary International Foundation, which supports the district grants. The district’s focus this year is to grow Rotary’s membership. Tony’s hope is to draw in more younger people. He also spoke about the Highland Club’s annual ribfest. We will hear more as the idea develops, but the Highland Club will be supporting restaurants by selling gift certificates to restaurants as the area begins to open for business post-pandemic. And, Jonah reminded us that we can all participate in this year’s Rotary International convention free via a link that he has provided. Susan Simon introduced our guest speaker, Elisabeth Harmor. Elizabeth has been working with Historic Red Hook, the Red Hook Community Center and the Red Hook Public Library to develop a “virtual” festival in Red Hook this fall. Her powerpoint presentation about this Festival is attached and does a great job of explaining the plans that already are being developed. The club will be identifying ways to participate over the next few weeks. Jonah will interview Elisabeth for Radio Rotary soon.
Fred Cartier, photographer, provided the complete group in a single screen shot of the meeting. We are, from top left to bottom right: Jen Van Voorhis, Fred, Tony Marno, Susan Ezrati, Jonah Triebwasser, Tim Lynch, Susan Simon, Elisabeth Harmor, Duda Serapiao, Rob Latimer, Michael Shafer, Chris Chale, Bud Weaver and Rebecca Kent.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary Sunday, June 14th at 6:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:25 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Jason Gonzalez, president of the Wall Street Rotary E-Club, about Rotary for young professionals.
Our guests this week were Paul Finch, Superintendent of Red Hook Central Schools and Bruce Martin, Chief Financial Officer.
Paul Finch started by noting that in 2019, Dutchess County recognized the Red Hook Schools for the highest graduation rate (97%) in the county. He also noted that a new guidance counselor was added in the Elementary school program and a new smart device policy (designed to reduce cell phone use on campus) was initiated.
The budget for the coming year was developed from November to March (pre-pandemic) and anticipated a small increase in State Aid. It also anticipated two capital projects – a new roof and windows at Mill Rd school and new windows and vents at the high school. This was in addition to the building of the auditorium at the high school. The 2021 budget reflects a shift to limit costs using the April State Aid estimate. Paul and Bruce believe that cuts to that aid will come, Efforts are being undertaken to anticipate state aid cuts and a possible no vote on the budget. Staffing cuts are being considered – where opportunities present themselves, as low kindergarten enrollment may enable a cut of one class of first graders, and the retirement of one German teacher and fewer enrollees may enable a smaller German language section. As of May 15, the state has given no guidance about cuts in aid. The governor is waiting for a response from the Federal government. The proposed budget is 2.12% higher than the previous year; the tax levy is up 2.97%, and still tax cap compliant
The high school graduation ceremony will take place on June 30 at the Hyde Park drivein theater across from the FDR House and Library. There will be 160 graduates, but the theater only allows 200 cars. The cars will be decorated and horn honking will be encouraged.
Rev. Fred Cartier, photographer, provided the complete group in a single screen shot of the meeting. We are, from top left to bottom right: Jen Van Voorhis, Rev. Fred, Bud Weaver, Tim Lynch, Linda Greenblatt, Susan Simon, Bruce Martin, Susan Ezrati, Carl Dowden, Paul Finch, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Chris Chale, Rev. Michael Shafer. Rebecca Kent, and Rob Latimer
CLYNK is open for business. We are committed to keeping this little corner of your life “easy and convenient” even while the rest is anything but. We are taking extra precautions to keep our employees safe, including increased vigilance on the use of personal protective equipment. If you see a driver decked out in unusual gear – please give them a thumbs up (or virtual elbow bump) from us!
To the same end, we’d like to ask for a voluntary safety pledge from you. After filling your CLYNK bag and tying it tight, please hold on to it for 3 days before you drop it off at any CLYNK drop location. This will help to dramatically reduce the risk of surface-to-human contamination. To signal you have done this please tie a bright piece of ribbon/string/anything to the handle of your bag. We are calling this a “3 Day OK.”
Never fear – we will process your bag with or without the 3 Day OK tie. But when we see the tie our employees will know they can breathe a little easier. Thank you in advance for this small sign of solidarity – we love our CLYNKer community.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, March 14th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, March 15th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Millbrook Rotarian Jim and Diane Lubin about peacekeeping around the world.
Standing - RadioROtary co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser and Sarah O'Connel; Seated - Jim and Diane Lubin
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. or http://www.wtbq.com/
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, March 7th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, March 8th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Edward Lynch and Dr. David Dempster about the great work of the Warwick Valley Rotary club and their upcoming "Bowl for a Cause" fundraiser for suicide and drug abuse prevention..
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. or http://www.wtbq.com/
Our guest speaker this week was our exchange student from Brazil, Duda. She gave a wonderful presentation on her country including a regional survey of Brazil’s five major regions – the North Amazon basin (home of 20% of the world’s biodiversity), the North East, Central West (Brasilia), the Southeast (Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Graza) and the South (Iquazu Falls). Duda detailed her favorite Brazilian foods, including black beans, fried bread and churrasco (BBQ), as well as sharing her favorite sport (soccer) and her favorite festival, Carnival. Lots of questions followed.
Photo taken by Rev. Fred Cartier at the Feb 25th meeting: Our Brazilian exchange student Duda smiles from the center of the photo and is flanked by Youth Exchange Officers David Wright and Christine Chale, Esq.
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, February 29th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, March 1st at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Marian Thompson and Katherine Stkkers about the importance of literacy.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. or http://www.wtbq.com/
Even though we have had to cancel this year's Apple Blossom Day, we are still publishing our business directory.
Your generosity will help Red Hook Rotary continue to promote numerous local and international initiatives. We support Red Hook High School Scholarships, Rotary’s Youth Exchange program, Red Hook Little League, Rotary International in its world-wide effort in the eradication of polio and water purification programs, the Red Hook and Tivoli Public Libraries, an outdoor events stage at the Elmendorph Inn for Historic Red Hook, improvements at the Red Hook Recreation Park playground, the Eleanor Roosevelt bust project on Woods Road in Tivoli, Red Hook Harvest’s Back Pack program, and the Nourish Your Neighbor Project at the Red Hook Community Center. Our Clynk Program with Hannaford Supermarket supplements local food pantries, school closets, and the homeless with personal care products.
This business directory will be available on Apple Blossom Day to highlight your businesses, and at all major business locations in and around Red Hook.
In an effort to promote greater participation, we have maintained our prices for an advertisement:
FULL PAGE AD: $100.00 7.5” X 4.5” HALF PAGE AD: $ 65.00 3.5” X 4.5” BUSINESS CARD AD: $35.00 1/4 HORIZONTAL 1.75” X 4.5” 1/4 VERTICAL 3.5” X 2.25”
Please submit an ad in print ready PDF form no later than Friday, April 10, 2020. Please send files via email to: lindag32949@gmail.com and indicate that the ad is for the Red Hook Rotary Apple Blossom Day Business Directory.
Please make checks payable to RED HOOK ROTARY and send to Red Hook Rotary, PO Box 88, Red Hook, NY 12571
For further information and questions, please contact: Linda Greenblatt at (845) 758-8361 or (914) 466-2519 or lindag32949@gmail.com or David Wright at (845) 750-2254 or dpwright47@outlook.com. redhookrotaryclub.org or facebook.com/RedHookRotaryClub.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF A WONDERFUL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION!!
It is with deep and genuine regret that the Red Hook Rotary Club notes the passing of our past-president Niki Weaver. Niki was the epitome of service above self. She started our therapy dog program, was instrumental in reviving Apple Blossom Day and was a leading light in our club foundation.
Nickelin Weaver, age 74, of Johnstown, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady.
She was born on December 5, 1945 in Poughkeepsie, a daughter of the late Nicholas Saltis and Mary Jane Robertson Saltis.
Nickelin was a graduate of Rhinebeck Central High School and received two Bachelor’s Degrees. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Anderson School in Staatsburg and also at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck. She was of the Episcopalian faith, a member of the Christ Church in Red Hook and a member of the Eastern Star. Nickelin was also a long term member of the Red Hook Rotary Club.
She is survived by her husband over 54 years Terry H. Weaver; two sons Terry H. Weaver, II (Indigo) of Accord and Todd J. Weaver of Rhinebeck, one sister Sandra S. Lisa of Johnstown, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Nickelin was predeceased by one brother John Saltis.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc., 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown with Father Fred Cartier officiating.
Speaker host, President-elect Jennifer Van Voorhis, welcomed Raymond Iaia, Esq., of McCabe and Colman. Raymond is a litigator for the firm, specializing is personal injury cases. He was a compelling speaker and led off his talk by telling us the details of the suit against McDonalds by a Canadian woman scalded by their coffee. The example illustrated that we often don’t know all of the details of high-profile cases. He was correct! Mr. Iaia is happy to be a Red Hook resident. His wife owns Half Moon books in Tivoli. (photo by Rev. Fred Cartier)
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, February 15th at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, February 16th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Rotarians Marjorie Keith and Jessica Vanacoro about the Carmel Rotary club.
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.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. or http://www.wtbq.com/
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.
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, January 18th at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, January 19th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and 96.5FM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk with Jessica Daviss about Grace Year.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. or http://www.wtbq.com/
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.
Red Hook Rotarian Susan Simon has been recognized for her second Paul Harris Fellow contribution. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. The Paul Harris Fellowship is named for the founder of Rotary.
In 1896, Harris settled in Chicago and opened a law practice. Four years later, he met fellow attorney Bob Frank for dinner on Chicago’s North Side. They walked around the area, stopping at shops along the way. Harris was impressed that Frank was friendly with many of the shopkeepers. He had not seen this kind of camaraderie among businessmen since moving to Chicago and wondered if there was a way to channel it, because it reminded him of growing up in Wallingford.
“The thought persisted that I was experiencing only what had happened to hundreds, perhaps thousands, of others in the great city. ... I was sure that there must be many other young men who had come from farms and small villages to establish themselves in Chicago. ... Why not bring them together? If others were longing for fellowship as I was, something would come of it.”
Harris eventually persuaded several business associates to discuss the idea of forming an organization for local professionals. On 23 February 1905, Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram Shorey gathered at Loehr’s office in downtown Chicago for what would become known as the first Rotary club meeting.
Shown in the photo are Rotary Foundation Chair Bud Weaver, Susan Simon and club president Rob Latimer (photo by Jonah Triebwasser.)
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.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. or http://www.wtbq.com/
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.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 12:00 noon or http://www.wtbq.com/
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.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 12:00 noon or http://www.wtbq.com/
Tune in to the award-winning RadioRotary on Saturday, November 23d at 11:30 a.m.. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, November 24th at 6:30 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and at 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM and 92.5FM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 or http://www.realcountryhv.com/) when we come to you from Hamburg, Germany, and talk with Rotarians from around the world at the 2019 Rotary International Convention.
Listen to Radio Rotary on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM Saturdays at 12:00 noon or http://www.wtbq.com/
At Friday Night Lights, Red Hook Rotary is collecting personal care hygiene items to distribute to our local food pantries. 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Boulevard Vintage & Antiques on November 1st.
Red Hook Rotary was out in force at the unveiling of a bust of Eleanor Roosevelt at the new pocket park on Woods Road in Tivoli near St. Paul's church. The event was part of a weekend celebration of Mrs. Roosevelt's 135th birthday and the 70th anniversary of the Declaration of Universal Human Rights that she was a major force behind.
Left to right are: Rev. Fred Cartier, Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Susan Ezrati and Linda Greenblatt.
Our first guest this week, thanks to speaker host Susan Simon, was Doug Strawinski of Historic Red Hook who led off the meeting with a description of the wonderful changes that have taken place between the Elmendorf Inn and the “new” Cherry Street property. A shed to the CVS side of the property has been removed. Parking has been shifted to the east side of the property and a wonderful new green is installed to the east side of the Inn. Hardscrabble initiated the use of this green with apple bobbing, games and lots of apple pies. The board asked Doug to look into the purchase of small, portable stage that can be broken down and used inside and out for various activities. A suitable stage has been identified: composed of three 4’ by 8’ sections, it expands to 16 by 8 and is constructed of steel with a poly surface that can sustain getting wet. It clips together for stability and comes with a 10-year warranty. Historic Red Hook hopes that Rotary will consider funding a portion of the $1,866 cost as a gift to the community.
We then greeted our additional guests, Chris and Claudine Klose and Susan Goodman Goldstein and Manny Carel. Claudine spoke about how the new “green” at Elmendorf would be used and how the adjacent Cherry St property is being developed as a “story studio”. 120 fourth graders have been through it this fall and had their lunch on the green! Historic Red Hook’s neighbor, KZE is also excited about the new outdoor space. On a question from a Rotarian, Claudine updated us on the progress of the HRH capital campaign. In consequence of a generous offer from the prior owner of the Cherry Street property, HRH now owns the property and has a much reduced mortgage which they anticipate that the capital campaign will enable them to extinguish. So far in the three year capital campaign $100,000 of the needed $160,000 has been pledged.
Susan and Manny were visiting from California where Susan is a Rotarian. She was a member of our club for several years.
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: 
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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Red Hook Rotarian Susan Simon has been recognized for her second Paul Harris Fellow contribution. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to 
Our guests this week were New Paltz Rotarians Bob Rich and Pascal Guirma with their friend Jim Ullrich. They spoke about their special project in the village of Guirgho in Burkina Faso, Africa. Their group, Friends of Guirgho’s mission is to partner with rural schools in Burkina Faso, beginning with the village of Guirgho, to maximize the potential of every student by providing access to state-of-the-art educational tools and technology. 
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At Friday Night Lights, Red Hook Rotary is collecting personal care hygiene items to distribute to our local food pantries. 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Boulevard Vintage & Antiques on November 1st.
