Once again we are choosing to support Circles of Mercy’s Back to School Program. With the economy being what it is today, the need to support the children of our community is greater than ever. Below you will find a list of school supplies that we will be collecting throughout the summer at our summer casual events. If you are unable to attend an event, and would like to arrange a separate pick-up or drop-off, contact Carole Heaney at Carole.heaney@gmail.com. Donated supplies will be collected until August 19, 2024. The requested supplies are as follows:

• Pencils (regular lead #2, colored, and mechanical
• Pencil sharpener
• Erasers for pencila
• Pens (blue and black)
• Markers (dry erase, sharpies, and assorted colors)
• Pocket folders (assorted colors)
• Glue Sticks
• Scissors
• Protractor and compass
• 3 ring binders (1 1/2″, 2″, and 3″ sizes)
• loose leaf paper (college ruled)
• graph paper
• subject dividers
• highlighters (yellow)
• rulers (regular with metric)
• tissues
• hand sanitizer (small bottles)
• post-it notes
• backpacks (no rollers/wheels)
• hole reinforcement labels
• combination lock
• scientific calculators (TI-84 +graphing)
• spiral subject notebooks (1,2,and 5 subject, college ruled)
• plastic zipper pencil cases
• 3″ x 5″ index cards

Last night the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club met for its weekly summer casual event. The event, hosted by Jim Leyhane and Roberto Martinez, featured filet mignon, baked potatoes, cowboy beans, and Italian bread in a poolside atmosphere. The evening which was enjoyed by all included many laughs as we all engaged in the fellowship of Rotary.

The next summer casual event, hosted by Lois and Ray Hannah and Phil Kellerman at the Spinney will by on July 25th at 6:00pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone again next Thursday.

On Thursday, July 1, 2024 the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club met for dinner at the Boathouse Grille for a summer social event. In attendance were Dick and Mary Drumm, Peter and Debbie Brown, Pat Bailey, Phil Kellerman, Ray Hannan, Murray, Maggie and Jeremy Forth, Jim Leyhane, and Roberto Martinez. An enjoyable time was had by all in a beautiful atmosphere.

Next week’s Summer Casual event, On July 18th at 6:00pm is steaks by the pool hosted by Jim Leyhane and Roberto Martinez. A few extra steaks were ordered, so if you haven’t RSVP’d yet and would still like to attend, please email Roberto at rrmtz@aol.com.

On Thursday July 11, 2024 at 6:00 pm the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club will be hosting its next summer casual event at the Boathouse Grille located at 80 Shady Harbor Drive New Baltimore, NY 12124. This event requires as reservation, so please RSVP to Roberto Martinez by Tuesday at 1:00 pm at rrmtz@aol.com if you plan on attending.

The following week, the summer casual event will be Filets by the Pool hosted by Jim Leyhane and Roberto Martinez at Jim’s house. This event will also require a RSVP so that they can order the correct number of steaks. If you plan on attending this event, please RSVP to Roberto at rrmtz@aol.com by Monday, July 8, 2024 at noon.

Happy 4th of July. The Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and happy 4th of July. As you enjoy the holiday please take a moment to remember all of the sacrifices made to give us the freedoms we enjoy today.

This Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club will meet at Peter and Debbie Brown’s residence for dinner and our annual Presidential Change Over meeting where new President Roberto Martinez will be taking over the duties from Peter Brown. This event will kick off the start of our summer casual events hosted by club members on Thursday nights throughout the summer. A quick reminder we ask for a $30 donation to the club for each individual and $40 for a family, these funds will offset the cost of the dinners and serve as a fund raiser for the club. Looking forward to seeing everyone this Thursday.

This Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club will be hosting its weekly meeting at Moscatiello’s Italian Family Restaurant located on Route 4 in North Greenbush. The agenda for this evening will be an end of the year general club assembly hosted by Peter Brown. A brief overview of our website and some of our local club programs such as Clynk and clothing drop boxes for ShelterBox. As our usually policy, if you are unable to attend in person you may do so remotely using the Zoom link located on the calendar page of our website.

Menu choices for the evening include a choice of Antipasto Salad, Spaghetti with Meatballs, or Eggplant Parmesan. Looking forward to seeing everyone this Thursday, and quick reminder our yearly dues are due July 1, 2024.

This Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00 pm the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club will have its weekly meeting at Moscatiello’s Italian Family Restaurant on Route 4 in North Greenbush. Joining us as a guest presenter will be Tracy Pitcher, Executive Director of St. Paul’s Center in Rensselaer. St. Paul’s Center provides emergency shelter to mothers and their children without a place to call home. They operate a 19-bed facility year round so families always have a place to go in times of need. Once again if you are unable to join us in person you may still join us remotely using the Zoom Link located on the calendar page of our website. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday.

This Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00 pm the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club will be meeting at Moscatiello’s Family Italian Restaurant as a part of its weekly schedule. This week’s program will feature the induction of 6 of our newest members into the club. As usual if you are unable to join us in person you may do so remotely using the Zoom link located on our calendar page. Looking forward to seeing everyone this Thursday.