Each year, Rotary holds a special day at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, and any Rotarian is eligible to participate.
It has been several years since the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club has had representatives attend, so this would be an excellent time to resume our participation. Members’ expenses for the trip are paid for by the home club, which includes registration, transportation, and mid-day lunch in the main U.N. cafeteria.
Why the Rotary-U.N. connection? Rotary International’s ongoing efforts to achieve peace in the world have been part of the organization’s fiber since its inception, and RI has been part of the U.N. fiber since it began. In fact, in 1945 it was one of 42 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S. invited to serve as consultants to the United Nations Conference on International Organization, the fledgling organization’s effort to write a constitution suitable to nations of differing philosophies, races, religions, and often-conflicting histories.
Today, Rotary holds the highest consultative status offered to an NGO by the U.N.’s Economic and Social Council, which oversees many specialized U.N. agencies. The Rotary Representative Network maintains and furthers its relationship with several U.N. bodies, programs, commissions, and agencies. This network consists of Rotary International representatives to the United Nations and other organizations.
“Rotary Day at the United Nations” each year celebrates the organizations’ shared vision for peace and highlights the critical humanitarian activities that Rotary and the United Nations lead around the world.
And, each year a delegation from District 7190 heads to New York to meet with Rotarians from around the world to participate in seminars and workshops on a myriad of topics of particular concern around the globe.
Click here to visit a site containing the complete history of the Rotary-U.N. connection.
A gentle reminder that dues for the 2019-20 Rotary Year were due to be paid in time for the start of the fiscal year on July 1.
A sizeable contingent of SRC members, family, and friends showed up for Thursday night’s pavilion picnic and baseball doubleheader at Bruno Stadium on the Hudson Valley Community College campus.
July 25 — “Pool Party & Cookout,” 6 p.m., hosted by Jim Leyhane and Roberto Martinez at Jim’s East Greenbush residence. Details: Catered meal featuring grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, side dishes, and beverages. Bring a simple appetizer or dessert if you wish. The pool will be open for this family-friendly event that will welcome students from East Greenbush who participated in the recent fundraiser for the Honduras water project.
August 1 — A performance of “Ragtime: The Musical” at Mac-Haydn Theatre in Chatham, preceded by dinner at Yianni’s At The Chatham House. We thank Debbie Brown for once again arranging the field trip for club members and friends.
August 8 — “Picnic at Fox Hollow,” hosted by Dick and Mary Drumm at their residence, 176 Fox Hollow Road, Valatie. Details to be shared closer to the event date, but mark your calendars now.
August 15 — “Sundae Thursday (+ food),” hosted by Pat Bailey and Debbie Rodriguez at the Rodriguez residence, 121 Lape Road, Nassau (Schodack). Event to begin at 5:30 p.m. with ice cream sundaes and continue with hamburgers, hot dogs, and accompanying salads. Cost: $15 per adult, children free. Proceeds will be split between the Freedom From Fistula Foundation Fistula and the Danes Rotaract club. The pool is open. No need to bring anything (except a bathing suit) to this family-friendly event.
It’s time for SRC members, family and friends, to once again help less-fortunate students prepare for their return to school — yes, it’s getting that close! — by participating in the annual Circles of Mercy Back-to-School Supplies Drive.
Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club 