Correction, due to the Labor day Holiday we are off this week. Our much awaited return to Moscatiello’s will take place next Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Looking froward to seeing everyone next Thursday. Sorry for the confusion.
This Thursday, September 4, 2025 The Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club will be holding its first in person meeting following a very successful Summer Casual Event season. The meeting will take place at Moscatiello’s Italian Family Restaurant located on Route 4 in North Greenbush beginning at 6:00. We will try to make the meeting hybrid using the Zoom Link located on the calendar page. Looking forward to seeing everyone this Thursday.
A good time was had by all who attended Game Night at the home of Carole and Tom Heaney. Delicious desserts were served and $210 was raised for the Backpack Program for the East Greenbush School District to provide needed weekend food for students. Thank you Carole and Tom!
Dear Members:
September is right around the corner which means our first official meeting will be Thursday at 6 pm on September 11th at Moscatiellos.
Prior to this, tomorrow and Thursday, at Circles of Mercy, more backpacks with school supplies will be organized for needy students in Rensselaer. Once again, thanks to all club members who donated supplies.
On Thursday, August 28, Carole Heaney will be hosting a Family and Friends Social at her house featuring games, music and dessert beginning at 6:00pm. $25 suggested donation to support the East Greenbush Central School District Backpack. Program. Please Contact Carole to reserve your seat.
We have a new CNY Rotary president: Bob Balk. For more information, please visit www.cnyrotary.org.
See you soon!
Phil Kellerman, President
A great time was had by all who attended Greek night at the Calamares residence on Thursday, August 21st. Delicious home-cooked Greek food and great conversation. More good news. $250 was raised for Gift of Life. Thank you Dean and Doris!
Due to a scheduling conflict, tomorrow’s meeting with EGCSD has been canceled, it will be rescheduled in the near future.
Our Circles of Mercy Backpack and School Supply collection is coming to a close. If you have school supplies for this program please contact Phil.
Dear Members:
Hello again!
On August 16, yours truly attended the CNY Inaugural Celebration in Syracuse highlighting the achievement of CNY’s first year in existence. Quite impressive. I encourage all of you to continue to view the CNY web-site for news updates and interesting work sessions.
On August 18, volunteers (see below) at Circles of Mercy organized a large amount of donated school school supplies for needy 9-12th graders in the city of Rensselaer. I want to thank those club members who donated so graciously. Please contact me if you have school supplies you wish to donate.
Next up is the Summer Casual Event Calendar: Thursday August 21, 2025. Dean and Doris Calamaras will be hosting a Greek Night dinner at their house beginning at 5pm. Please contact Dean if you plan on attending. The event is a fund raiser for The Gift of Life. The cost is $30 per person and $40 for a family.
On Thursday August 21 a Backpack Project Meeting will be held at 9 am in the conference room of the East Greenbush School District.
On Thursday, August 28, 2025 Carole Heaney will be hosting a Family and Friends Social at her house featuring games, music and desert beginning at 6:00pm. $25 suggested donation to support the East Greenbush Central School District Backpack. Program. Please Contact Carole to reserve your seat.
Our first official meeting will be Thursday September 11th at 6 pm at Moscatiellos. I hope to see you.
Phil Kellerman, President
On Thursday, August 14, 2025 the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club, along with several family, friends and guests, met at the Mac-Haydn Theatre in Chatham to watch ANNIE the musical. Those in attendance throughly enjoyed the show which fused local youth talent with seasoned Off-Broadway actors. After the show, the group enjoyed dinner at various local dining establishments.
Next up in the Summer Casual Event Calendar: Thursday August 21, 2025 Dean and Doris Calamaras will be hosting a Greek Night dinner at their house beginning at 5pm. Please contact Dean if you plan on attending. The event is a fund raiser for The Gift of Life. The cost is $30 per person and $40 for a family.
The Circles of Mercy Backpack Program is still collecting school supplies up until August 22. Please Contact Phil if you have any questions.
On Thursday, August 28, 2025 Carole Heaney will be hosting a Family and Friends Social at her house featuring games, music and desert beginning at 6:00pm. $25 suggested donation to support the East Greenbush Central School District Backpack Program. Please Contact Carole to reserve your seat.
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
A great time was had by all who attended the Valleycats baseball game on Thursday, August 7th. Food, baseball hats given out and great socialization before the game. And the Valleycats won, 5-4! Thanks to Deb Rodriguez for her hard work putting the event together.
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.
The Back to School Program supplies for Circles of Mercy are due August 22nd.
Summer Casual: There are tentative plans for a social/game night on Thursday, August 28 at the home Carole Heaney. More details to follow.
Please don’t forget to check out the CNY Rotary web-site for updates on activities and great work sessions at http://www.cnyrotary.org.
Phil Kellerman, President
Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club 