Dear Members:

The summer is flying by but we still have some great social activities coming up.

Thursday August 14th: if you have a theater ticket for “Annie” the play will be at 2 pm at the Mac-Haydn theater at 1925 NY 203 in Chatham.  The date for us to attend is Thursday August 14. Thanks to Debbie Brown for helping to coordinate.

Sunday, August 16th: Celebrate the new Rotary year, which comes with an opportunity to thank our 2024-25 leaders and welcome new leaders, both for CNY and our clubs. The celebration will be at the Syracuse Zoo on Sunday August 16 from 12-2 pm. Yours truly will be attending.

Summer Casual: Thursday August 21, Dean and Doris Calamaras will be hosting a Greek night dinner at their house beginning at 5 pm. There is room for 7 more attendees so please contact Dean if you plan on attending. $30 for an individual, $40 for a family. This is a fund-raiser for Gift of Life.  Check out Dean’s baklava below!

The Back to School Program supplies for Circles of Mercy are due August 22nd.  Please contact me if you have supplies.  Thanks to Roberto, Jim, Pat and Deb. R for school supply donations.

Carole Heaney will be hosting a Family and Friends Social at her house on Thursday, August 28 with games, music and dessert beginning at 6 pm.  $25 suggested donation to support the East Greenbush School Weekend Backpack Program.  Contact Carole to save your seat.  Limit of 25 people!  Thanks Carole!  

Sincerely,

Phil Kellerman, President