The life and legacy of the late Bob Horan, a Rotarian and superintendent of the Schodack Central School District, was honored on the floor of the New York State Senate this week.
Bob died unexpectedly at the age of 52 last July 4 while vacationing with his family. State Senator Kathy Marchione, R-Halfmoon, with Bob’s wife and three children in attendance, honored his life and legacy, specifically the six years he spent as head of the Schodack district.
“As superintendent, Bob distinguished himself through hard work and tireless dedication to his students, the community and the cause of education,” Marchione said on the Senate floor.
“One of the things I remember is that while other superintendents would complain — and maybe rightly so — that wasn’t Bob Horan,” Marchione said. “Bob Horan talked about nothing but how he could do more, how he could work with what he had, how he could help his students, and he did just that.”
Marchione also hailed Moran’s dedication to the community beyond the school district, citing his involvement as a board member for the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce and an active member of the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club and Kiwanis.
Meeting at Quigley’s Restaurant
RECYCLING EFFORTS — Strong, positive public response to our recent recycling day prompted setting an April 22 date for a second such event. Because member A.J. Amato has paid for a paper recycling day each year via his company, the thought was to combine the days rather than to compete. A.J. usually does only paper recycling while the SRC effort handled both paper and electronics. The April event would combine the two, with site and details to be determined. Discussion was held about getting exchange students involved since some of the proceeds would go to that program.
ROTARY HOME COOKING — The winter-spring member-hosted series of casual home dinners begins this Friday with Dean and Doris Calamaras holding a Greek dinner. Debbie and Peter Brown will host on February 11, Terry and Geoff Brewer in March, April and Bill Dowd in April, and Murray and Maggie Forth in May. Closer to each event, the hosts will announce details, seating capacity, and price.
Have you ever visited one of the newer attractions at Crossgates Mall — the Lucky Strike Social bowling and entertainment emporium? If not, here’s your chance. And, if you have been there, here’s your chance for a return visit for even more fun.
RECYCLING REPORT — Treasurer Murray Forth reported a profit of $2,245 from Saturday’s paper and electronics recycling day, and noted that many members of the public asked if we plan to repeat the event. We will do so in the spring. President Debbie Rodriguez thanked Mike Dewey, Matt Smith, Josh Wainman, Terry Brewer and Murray for their particular efforts in putting together the event, as well as all other members and friends who volunteered to staff it; 22 Rotarians were involved in the project.
RY HOME COOKING SERIES — Dean Calamaras said five seats remain for the January 27 Greek dinner he and Doris are hosting. Please contact them directly if interested in participating. The next dinner after that is scheduled for February 11, hosted by Debbie and Peter Brown. A few seats remain open for that event. Contact either of the Browns if interested.
Breakfast Meeting at Greenbush YMCA
The club’s first indoor simulator golf tournament of the winter has been cancelled.
From time to time we like to offer a flashback to a program or activity our club has experienced. This is from 
One of the many things our club does of which we’re very proud is make people from many walks of life available to our members. We learn about various professions, volunteer groups, governmental entities, education programs, youth programs and many, many more undertakings from both guest speakers and our own members.
Each year, Rotary provides its members with a series of free webinars — online seminars — geared toward improving members efforts in business as well as in their efforts through membership in Rotary.
Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club 