The Final Summer Casual Fundraiser was hosted at the Forth Estate on Thursday August 27th. It was a casual family event and the menu included pulled pork, mac and cheese, coleslaw and cornbread from the Class Act Catering. Price was $30 per person/ $35 for family. It appears that over $400 was raised in support of Club Activities. Thanks to Maggie and Murray for hosting the event.
Dean Calamaras spoke on the Gift of Life Golf Tournament. He is sponsoring a foursome and maybe considering another. They are looking for more golfers. The tournament is in Mechanicville at Fairways of Halfmoon on September 24th. Contact Dean and Doris if you have questions.
Peter gave an update on the Kenya Global Grant. It is nearly complete and needed are training, water testing and final accounting before submitting a final report. Thanks to all involved.
After five fun years of meeting at Moscatiellos, the Club is looking for an alternative location because of Moscatiello’s moving to being a banquet facility. We thanked the owners and staff and removed our Rotary memorabilia. Multiple venues were evaluated by Club members, but it appears for now that the Melvin Rhodes Post American Legion, 200 Columbia Turnpike in Rensselaer will be the new meeting place. This will require a change from Thursday to Tuesdaymeetings. Final discussions are ongoing but looking very positive. Should the progress continue, the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday September 8th at 6pm. The speaker will be Delphine Sosu discussing her immigration from Ghana to the US.
Our Club joined the Summer Fun Day! Hosted by the East Greenbush Central School District on Saturday August 29that the Genet Elementary School, 29 Englewood Avenue, East Greenbush, NY 12061. This was a new event designed to keep families connected to our schools over the summer vacation. Club members hosted a table as a community partner for a day filled with music, food, and family friendly activities. This was an opportunity to connect to many of the local school supporters and Phil was able to recruit some speakers. Thanks to all who attended. Some may have come after we picked up the table. Sorry for any miscommunications.
Please note that we will be holding a garage sale to benefit the Flutter Express which transports patients to medical appointments in NYC and Boston. This in part of a Rotary District Grant for 26-27. The sale will be held at Laurie’s house and is scheduled for 9-3 on Friday, September 25 and from 9-2 on Saturday, September 26. We will need volunteers and of course donations of items for sale. More details to follow.
Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club 