SRC Rotary 8/27/24 Updates

Summer and Future Schedules:

August 21^st: The First CNY Zoom Town Hall was August 21^st and the focus was on our CNY Rotary News Network. The news feature will replace the monthly newsletters and can be viewed online. 

August 22, some club members participated in a Preliminary Prep meeting for the opening of the Viking Gym on Saturday, Sept 14^th at 1pm at the Schodack Town Park. 

August 29^th, Peter and Debbie Brown will be hosting a summer casual at their home. They will be having pulled pork and smoked turkey. If you plan on attending, please contact Peter and Debbie by Tuesday eveining. No need to bring an appetizer or desert.   This will be the last fundraiser for the season. Thanks to Peter and Debbie for hosting!

There will be NO meeting on Labor Day week.

September 9^th: The Gift of Life CNY Golf Tournament

We are thrilled to invite you to participate in our upcoming CNY Gift of Life Golf Tournament, taking place on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 at the picturesque Fairways of Halfmoon. This special event is more than just a day of golf—it’s an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children who need life-saving heart surgeries.

Gift of Life is dedicated to providing cardiac care to children in need, and your participation in this tournament will help us continue this vital mission. Every swing, putt, and cheer will contribute to saving a child’s life and giving them a healthier, brighter future.  For questions: https://www.giftoflife7190.org/events/

On September 12^th we return to Moscatiellos at 6pm. For our first official meeting on the 12th our guest speaker will be Dr. Michael Sabir.  The title of his talk will be “Escape from Pakistan.” Michael was a sociology professor in Pakistan and ran a non-profit to empower minority Christian women and the disabled.  He, his wife and three kids were repeatedly attacked by Islamic fundamentalists, and so they have moved to Albany to apply for political asylum which I think they will get.  His story is heart-breaking but informative. Thanks to Phil for arranging.

Sept 14^th: We are looking to have a special opening for the Viking Gym September 14^th.  The event will be coordinated by Schodack Town Super/staff, Kiwanis Rotary and Topform.  Within our Club feel free to reach out to Ron, Deb Rodriguez, Carole Heaney and Pat Bailey.  Ron led the discussion.   We have approval from the town for the Peace Pole which was ordered by Carole Heaney. Also have approval for the signage. We should have the Peace Pole and signage by then The Club is coordinating a hotdog cookoff and expecting maybe up to 50 people.  Club members and family and friends are encouraged to attend. Thanks to all involved.

On September 19^th, Ruth Samuels has arranged for Steve Trimm to speak to our club. The title of his talk will be ” The Enemy Alien At Grant Cottage.”  

Suye Nurita was born in Japan, emigrated to America and helped save Grant Cottage for future generations, during very difficult and trying times in our country.

It’s a fascinating story – both heartwarming and patriotic, to quote Steve!

We are looking for speakers for the remainder of the year.

Thanks everyone.