This Week’s Guest Presenter, Courtney Russell from The Spinney

Please join us this Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 6:00pm at Moscatiello’s on Route 4 in North Greenbush for the weekly meeting of the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club. Joining us will be Courtney Russell from The Spinney. Courtney will be speaking about the Spinney and the services that the provide. As usual if you are unable to join us in person you may do so remotely using the Zoom link located or our website’s calendar page.

Menu choices for the evening include a choice of Chicken Rustica Salad, Penne Alfredo, or Spaghetti with Meatballs. Looking forward to seeing everyone this Thursday.

Happy Birthday to The Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club

Today marks 64th Birthday of the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club. Originally founded as the East Greenbush Rotary Club, the name was changed in the 1990s to reflect the expansion of its area and membership. The SRC continues to be one of the premier community service entities in the Capital Region.

A very special shout out to Dr. Richard Drumm who was one of the original charter members and continues to serve the community in the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club.

This Week’s Presentation, “Do You Want to Run for Office?” by Dr. Ed Kellerman

Join us this Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Moscatiello’s on Route 4 to hear our surprise guest speaker Dr.Ed Kellerman. Due to a last minute cancelation, Ed has agreed to fill in at the last minute. Ed will be joining us remotely and speaking on the topic of, “Do You Want to Run for Office?” As usual if you are unable to join us is person you may do so remotely using the Zoom link located on our calendar page of our website.

Menu choices for the evening include Chicken Ceasar Salad, Chicken Parmesan, or linguini and clam sauce.

This Week’s Guest Presenter, Susan Kaczynski from The Epilepsy Foundation

Please join us this Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 6:00pm at Moscatiello’s for our weekly meeting of the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club. Suzanne Gazinski from the Epilepsy Foundation will be our guest presenter, and she will be speaking about Epilepsy and services that the foundation provides. As usual if you are unable to join us in person you may do so remotely using the link on our calendar page of the website.

Dinner choices for the evening include a choice of antipasto salad, chicken marsala, or eggplant parmesan.

Reimagine Rensselaer

City and community leaders of Rensselaer are looking for the community’s input in shaping the future of The City of Rensselaer. Use the QR code on the flyer below to fill out their survey. You do not have to be a resident of the City of Rensselaer to complete a survey.

This Week’s Presentation Topic Water Bore Hole Projects in Tanzania

Please join us this Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00pm at Moscatiello’s to hear Kevin Bailey, owner of High Peaks Solar speak to our club regarding his experience with water bore hole projects in Tanzania. As usual if you can’t join us in person you may do so remotely using the Zoom link located on our website’s calendar page.

Entree choices for the evening include chicken Rustica salad, Lasagna, or Cheese Ravioli. Looking forward to seeing everyone this Thursday.

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SRC Annual Bowling Fundraiser

PRESS RELEASE

 For Immediate Publication

Feb. 6, 2024

The Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club will be hosting its annual bowling fund-raiser on Sunday, April 14th from 2-4 pm at the East Greenbush Bowling Lanes at 570 Columbia Turnpike to benefit Water for Sudan and the Anchor Food Bank. The cost to bowl including shoes is $13.

The fund-raiser is in conjunction with Maple Hill Middle/High School. Students are learning about an important non-profit group that is providing clean drinking water to people in Africa. Water for South Sudan has drilled over 600 wells. 

The Anchor Food Bank of Castleton-on-Hudson provides food and household items to our area’s needy. Participants are encouraged to bring donated items to the bowling alley to be given to the Food Bank.

To raise funds, sponsors at $50 for the event are welcomed. Checks can be made out to the SRC Rotary and sent to PO Box 71, East Greenbush, NY 12061. In the memo line please indicate “Bowling.”

To RSVP to bowl or for additional information contact Phil Kellerman, Rotary member, at philkellerman77@gmail.com or call 352-262-5421.

This Week’s Presenter, Sister Betsy Van Deusen, CEO Catholic Charities in Albany

Please join us this Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Moscatiello’s for our weekly meeting of the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club. Joining us this week is Sister Betsy Van Deusen CEO of Catholic Charities in Albany. Sister Betsy is going to speak about a few of the programs of the Catholic Charities in Albany. Marisa Multari from District 7190 will also be joining us this evening. As usual if you unable to join us in person, you may do so remotely using the Zoom link located on our calendar page.

Menu choices for this week include Chicken Ceasar Salad, Veal Marsala, Baked Ziti. Looking forward to seeing everyone this Thursday.

This Week’s Program, Richard Zazycki from Circles of Mercy

Please join us this Thursday February 1, 2024 at 6:00pm at Moscatiello’s for our weekly meeting and program. This week’s program features Richard Zazycki from Circles of Mercy. The SRC Rotary Club has partnered with Circles of Mercy for several years now with support of their Holiday Adopt-a-Familty program as well as their Easter Gift Basket program. Richard will be giving us an update on Circles of Mercy’s programs and discuss ways we can continue our partnership in the future. If you are unable to join us in person you may do so remotely using the Zoom link located on our calendar page of our website.

Entree choices for the evening include a choice of : Antipasto Salad, Chicken Parmesan, or Penne Ala Vodka. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday.

This week’s presentation, Dr. Kumar on Polio Eradication

Please join us this Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Moscatiello’s at 6:00pm to hear Dr. Kumar speak on Polio. Dr. Kumar’s presentation will focus on presenting us with an update of status of Polio eradication around the world. As usual, if you are unable to join us in person you may do so remotely using the link on our calendar page. 

Dinner choices for the evening include: Chicken Rustica Salad, Chicken Marsala, or Eggplant Parmesan. Looking forward to seeing everyone this Thursday.