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Rotary Club of Red Hook, New York Weekly Bulletin

SERVICE ABOVE SELF April 19, 2016

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We had a very successful YEX weekend in NYC led by Chris Chale and Gale Wolfe. Our exchange students enjoyed a trip to Albany Friday, New York City Saturday (including a stop at the Brooklyn Bridge and seeing the show "School of Rock”) and a delicious brunch with Rotarians on Sunday.

Speaking of YEX students, last year's incoming student, Garnn from Thailand, will be visiting in Red Hook for several weeks this Summer. We look forward to welcoming her back!

We our our business meeting today with emphasis on Apple Blossom Day which is Saturday, May 7th. We need all hands on deck! Be sure to see Dave Wright and let him know when you can be there.

Members we missed and hope to see next week: Walter Avis, Rev. Fred Cartier, Rob Latimer, Betsy Levy and Karen Mead-Cadorette. Attendance 71%; Happy dollars $34.00; 50/50: Linda Greenblatt who donated her share to the Rotary Foundation (thank you Linda!)

Our next meeting: Tuesday, April 26th 7:30 a.m. - Speaker host:: Barry Ramage welcomes Carolyn Rabiner, Board Certified in Acupuncture and Herbal Medecine, High Ridge Traditional Healing Arts, Red Hook; Greeter: Jonah Triebwasser; Sgt. at Arms: Rev.

Michael Shafer.

Library donations - the Club Foundation will match, up to $500.00, members donations to the Red Hook Library Capital Campaign. Members should let Bud know how much they gave.

Post-Prom Party - we sent a check for $400.00 to the Red Hook High School post-prom party. Thank you to those members who generously contributed.

The District 7210 conference is quickly approaching. Club members are encouraged to attend since it will be just across the river in Kingston. See flier below.

School budget talk, May 3d - Our guest speakers will be Red Hook School Superintendent Paul Finch and club past-president Bruce Martin who will discuss this year's proposed Red Hook Central School Budget.

Kingston Rotary 100th Anniversary Dinner - All Rotarians are invited! See flier below.

Books and magazines needed for the hospital. Rev. Fred Cartier is collecting books and magazines for Northern Dutchess Hospital's reading cart. Please bring your magazines and books to Fred at any breakfast meeting. Labels have been made to affix to the magazines indicating they have been donated by the

Red Hook Rotary Club.

Your change can make a change! - Bring your filled Rotary coin boxes to any meeting and donate to Rotary International Foundation's Polio Plus campaign. If you need a coin box, please see Bud Weaver.

Next weekend on RadioRotary: Addressing Addiction

Tune in to RadioRotary on Saturday, April 23rd at 11:30 a.m. (on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/) and Sunday, April 24th at 7:25 a.m. (on WBPM 92.9 FM or http:// www.wbpmfm.com/) and 9:30 a.m. (on WGHQ 920AM, W B N R 1 2 6 0 A M a n d W L N A 1 4 2 0 A M o r h t t p : / /www.realcountryhv.com/) when we talk about addressing addiction with family and friends.

The award-winning RadioRotary can be heard on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. on WTBQ 93.5 FM and 1110AM or http://www.wtbq.com/ and on Sundays at 7:25 a.m. on WBPM 92.9 FM or http://www.wbpmfm.com/ and at 9:30 a.m. on WGHQ 920AM, WBNR 1260AM and WLNA 1420 AM or http://www.realcountryhv.com/ . Listen to all previous programs at www.radiorotary.org or on your MP3 player via iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiorotary-podcast-feed/id397316801?mt=2

Shown in the photo are RadioRotary co-host Sarah O'Connell, Steve Pressman of Mid-Hudson Addiction Recovery Centers, Rotarian Laurie Quinn and RadioRotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser.

(photo: Charlotte Mann)

Date Speaker Host Greeter Sgt. at Arms

April 26, 2016 Barry Ramage Hon. Jonah Triebwasser Rev. Michael Shafer

May 3, 2016 Rev. Michael Shafer Timothy Lynch Barry Ramage

May 10, 2016 Susan Simon Betsy Levy Karen Mead-Cadorette

May 17, 2016 Club business meeting Robert Latimer Bruce Martin

May 24, 2016 Bud Weaver Linda Greenblatt Timothy Lynch

May 31, 2016 Evening meeting - no speaker

Susan Ezrati Betsy Levy

June 7, 2016 Bernard "Bud" Weaver Carl Dowden Robert Latimer

June 14, 0116 Gale Wolfe Christine Chale Linda Greenblatt

June 21, 2016 Club business meeting Rev. Fred Cartier Susan Ezrati

June 28, 2016 Installation of officers Hon. Jonah Triebwasser Carl Dowden

Please join us to celebrate our 2015-16 Rotary year!"Good people, doing good thtngs - and having tun doing so!"

Best Western Plus503 Washington Avenue, Kingston, New York

ln the heart of our District!Your Conlerence Schedule:Friday, May l3th - 7:00pm

Opening Reception "highlighted" by a Roast ol Nick ConstantinoSaturday, May 14th

Breakfast with Ulster County Executive Michael HeinLunch with Roland Smith

Top Hat Dinner with Jen MiddletonPlenary Sessions 'l & 2

Sunday, May 15thPlenary Session 3

Closing Brunch with a Surprise Guest!

A Huge "Thank you!" to ourConference Chairs:

Sue Naglieri and Steve Laubach!

As well aa a 'Thank you!" to the entireConI€rsnce Committse:

I Samanlha Bailey, Laurie Ouinn, AlI B€Ienchla, Heather Bagshaw, Clair Parde,

Elsna Mosely and Doris Obremskit

Red Hook Rotary Officers and Directors: President: Susan Simon, Immediate Past - Presidents Susan Simon Chris Chale, President-elect: Bud Weaver, Vice-President: Linda Greenblatt, Secretary: Hon. Jonah Triebwasser, Treasurer: Tim Lynch, Board of Directors: Bud Weaver (2016), David Wright (2016), Gale Wolfe (2017), Rob Latimer (2017), Rev. Fred Cartier (2018) and Walter Avis (2018) . Honorary Member - Sue Crane for Community Service. Red Hook Rotary Foundation Officers and Directors: Carl Dowden, Chairman; Rev. Fred Cartier, Vice Chairman; Gale Wolfe, Secretary; Bud Weaver, Treasurer; Rev. Michael Shafer, Director; Tim Lynch, Director; Tim Lynch as Club Treasurer, and Susan Simon as Club President.

Committee SubCommittee Members ProjectsCommunity Service Barry Ramage - Chair Apple Blossom Day Festival

Linda Greenblatt Grant ApplicationsKaren Mead-Cadorette Community Funding & Service RequestsDavid Wright Little League SponsorshipBetsy LevySusan Simon (Pres.)

Apple Blossom Day Linda Greenblatt - Co-Chairs Business Resource BookletDavid Wright - Co-ChairsKaren Mead-Cadorette

Club/Vocational Service Carl Dowden - Chair MembershipWalter Avis Club Anniversary PartySusan Ezrati Events/Summer picnicBetsy Levy RYLA/RYLA InterviewsMike Shafer Scholarship ApplicationsJonah Triebwasser Officer NominationsBud Weaver WebsiteSusan Simon (Pres.) Club Fundraising

Membership Carl Dowden - ChairRI Foundation/EREY Bud Weaver - Chair EREYPublicity/Newsletter Jonah TriebwasserWebsite/FaceBook Jonah Triebwasser

Betsy LevyArchives Linda GreenblattPhotos/Videos Fred Cartier

Jonah Triebwasser (back up)

International Service Rob Latimer - Chair Polio PlusTim Lynch Clean Water ProjectFred Cartier RI International ProjectsKaren Mead-CadoretteSusan Simon (Pres.)

Polio Plus Rob LatimerShelter Box Liason Linda Greenblatt

Youth Service Tim Lynch - Chair YEX InboundChris Chale YEX OutboundCarl Dowden YEX Red Hook EventLinda Greenblatt Interact Club SupportGale Wolfe UN Day ChaperonesDavid Wright Youth Service DaySusan Simon (Pres.)

YEX Officer Chris ChaleYEX Counselor Gale WolfeInteract Advisors Carl Dowden

Linda Greenblatt

Club Foundation Carl Dowden - Chair COTYBud Weaver RHHS ScholarshipsSusan Simon (Pres.)

2015-16 Red Hook Rotary Club Committees