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We are mourning the loss of our cherished member Jim Jackson, who passed away recently on April 20, 2023. Jim was one of our longest serving members and we will truly miss him. Our condolences to his family who, in lieu of flowers, has requested donations be made in Jim's name to The Rotary Club of Rye Foundation, to support their college scholarship fund. Please use this link to make a donation: IN MEMORY OF JIM JACKSON |
Annual Food & Diaper DriveThe Rye Rotary Club conducted its annual food and diaper drive throughout the month of November. This weekend, the drive concluded – yielding more than 1,000 pounds of non-perishable food items to help stock pantries for several local non-profit organizations. They also collected approximately 1,200 disposable diapers to distribute. The non-perishables were delivered this weekend. Organizations that benefitted include Bread of Life and The Carver Center. Rita Tino, Esq., a Rye attorney and Rotary Board Member coordinated the drive once again this year. “The drive is so important because it helps fill pantries in our area during the holidays. With the high prices of food and diapers this year the help for many families was critical,” she added. “Food items collected included oatmeal, cereals, peanut butter, soup, pasta, rice and tuna.” Ms. Tino thanked those who helped coordinate the month-long effort and collect the food and diapers, specifically, Rye Rotary Members, The Blind Brook Teachers Association and the Rye branches of Chase, Citibank and Webster Banks that served as collection sites. The Rye Rotary will now continue to collect personal care items (shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant and diapers) for My Sister’s Place. If you would like to contribute items to this effort, you can contact Rita Tino at (914) 967-1001. |
Helping Hands of Rye 2019 Mission BackpackWhat a morning we had at the Rye Middle School! The volunteers packed over 2,000 backpacks for children living in shelters & transitional arrangements. Thank you to all of the Rotarians that were in attendance & Helping Hands of Rye for putting together such a successful volunteer project!
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Thank You for Supporting Honor & CelebrateThank you for your support of the May 9, 2019 Rye Rotary Foundation Annual Dinner that took place on May 9, 2019 to Honor and Celebrate Dino Garr’s 300th game win and the life of Jim Yedowitz. Over 120 guests gathered at Whitby Castle, including Rye High Class of 65 alumni to future graduates, Rye City School District administrators, faculty and retirees, Rotarians from Rye and Rotary District 7230, and friends and neighbors. Dr, Eric Byrne, Superintendent of Schools, was the gracious emcee. Dr. Eric Byrne officiated with presentations from the New York State Senate and Assembly, the Westchester County Executive, the Westchester County Board of Legislators, and the official Honor and Celebrate award ceremony. The ceremony began with a surprise when over 40 Rye High School students entered the dining room, led by track and football captains holding the Garnet “G” banner. The captains joined Dr. Byrne at the podium as the students gathered around.
The ceremony began with bouquets of flowers presented to Cathy Garr and Anne Yedowitz followed by Rye Rotary Foundation plaque presentations. The Dino Garr presentation was assisted by Declan LaVelle and Brendan LaVelle. The Jim Yedowitz presentation was assisted by Benjamin Johnson and Cian Galligan and accepted by Daniel Yedowitz (Jim’s son). To further commemorate the occasion, the students presented a signed RHS football to Dino Garr and a signed RHS track jersey to Daniel Yedowitz. Other event highlights included a live podcast by Westchester Talk Radio (https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/westchestertalkradio/episodes/2019-05-20T09_57_16-07_00), a roving reporter from the Rye Record interviewing guests, and a live auction fundraiser conducted by Rye Rotarian, Tom Mullooly. Be sure to visit www.ryerotary.org to see all of the event photos. On behalf of the Rye Rotary Foundation, the Rotary Club of Rye, and the Honor and Celebrate Committee, thank you for your support. (See photos below)
Sincerely, Angela Sculti |
An Evening to Honor and Celebrate - May 9, 2019 |
Rye Nature Center - Old-Fashioned Winter's AfternoonWhat a day at the Rye Nature Center and their Old-Fashioned Winter's Afternoon. Thanks to all that came out and volunteered their time!
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Rye Rotary Sportsmanship Luncheon |
District Governor Luncheon |
Rotary Luncheon - January 5, 2018The following appeared in the Rye School Districts website: Two RHS athletes were awarded the Rye Rotary Sportsmanship Award at a Rotary Club luncheon at Whitby Castle held on January 5. Brett Egan, RHS class of 2017, and Peter Chabot, RHS class of 2018, received their trophies from Rotary President Bob Manheimer. The sportsmanship award is given annually to athletes exemplifying the ideals of sportsmanship during the annual Rye-Harrison football game. The winner is nominated by members of the Harrison Huskies football team. Congratulations to Peter and Brett, their parents, and coaches. (Pictured above from left: Bob Manheimer, Brett Egan, Peter Chabot and Rye High School’s Director of Athletics, Michael Arias) |
October 6, 2017 Luncheon at Whitby CastlePictured below (l to r): Rye Rotary President - Elect Angela Sculti, Past District Governor and Rye Rotarian Lora Hugelmeyer, Ossining Rotary President Cecilia Gutierrez, District Governor - Elect Kris Chittur, and Rye Rotary President Bob Manheimer.
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Rye - Harrison/Mamaroneck Rotary Sportsmanship LuncheonPictured below; Rye Head Coach Dino Garr introducing the Rye Team Captains at the annual Sportsmanship Luncheon held prior to the October 1, 2017 game between Rye and Harrison. The luncheon has been a continued annual tradition hosted by the Rye and Harrison Rotary clubs since the 1930's. Rye won the game 35 to 7. Pictured below (left to right): Rotarian Jon Gluck, Past District Governor Lora Hugelmeyer, Rotarian Terry McCartney, Rye Rotary President-Elect Angela Sculti, Rotary Assistant/Area Governor Vincent Coakley, President of the Rye School District Board of Education Katy Keohane Glassberg, Rye High School Principal Patty Taylor, Rye City School's Superintendent Ed Byrne, Rye Rotary President Bob Manheimer. |
Rotary Breakfast - June 23, 2017At our breakfast meeting on July 23, we honored Janet Meyers with the 2017 Community Service Award for her devotion and commitment to many worthwhile organizations. She has served as:
Pictured below (l to r): Steve Meyers, Janet Meyers, and Rye Rotary president Bob Manheimer: Sara Goddard, Chair of the Rye Sustainability Committee, addressed our meeting bringing our members up-to-date on the activities of her committee. Picture below (l to r): Bob Manheimer, Sara Goddard, GB Bryant and Louise Bryant: Happy 92nd Birthday to valued Rotarian Jim Jackson! Pictures below (l to r) Rotarians Bob Sawyer, Jim Jackson, and Bob Praid: |
Message from Jason Mehler"Every Rye Rotarian in our club should feel pride in the things we have accomplished together." Pictured below: Immediate Past President Jason L. Mehler and Rye Rotary President Robert Manheimer |
New Rye Rotarians InductedAt the June 2 Luncheon at Whitby Castle Jon Gluck and Joel Salomon became our newest members. Pictured below (left to right) Rye Rotarians Jon Gluck, Pam Dwyer, Joel Salomon and Rye Rotary Club President Jason L. Mehler
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New District GovernorCongratulations and welcome to our new DG for 2017-18 Barbara Harris Edwards and a big Thank You to our outgoing DG and Rye Rotarian Lora Hugelmeyer.
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Breakfast Meeting - May 11, 2017Our guest speaker at our May 11, 2017 breakfast meeting was Candy Abdoo, RN from Calvary Hospital. Pictured below: Candy Abdoo and Rye Rotarian Dr. James Goldszer |
Luncheon Meeting - May 5, 2017
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Luncheon Meeting -April 21, 2017Our guest speaker at today's Rye Rotary Club meeting was George Grossman, Esq. Pictured: George Grossman and Rye Rotary Club President Jason L. Mehler |
Crazy Legs 2017Thank you so much to all of the Rye Rotary Club members for making our Crazy Legs 2017 fundraiser event last evening a complete success. Special thanks to Pam Dwyer and Angela Sculti (co-chairs), Jason Mehler, Bob Manheimer, Melanie Ciraco, Ed Herbster, Rich Martinelli (committee members) and the Rye Rotary Foundation. Pictured below at Crazy Legs (l to r): Event Co-Chair Pam Dwyer, President Jason Mehler, Pasquale Falco - co-founder Of Bread of Life, Dr. Sherri Falco - co-founder of bread of Life and Keynote Speaker, Event Co-Chair Angela Sculti, Rotary District Governor Lora Hugelmeyer |
Luncheon Meeting - April 7, 2017Our guest speaker at the April 7 luncheon was Joshua Hrabosky, a psychologist from Greenwich Hospital specializing in weight management and issues related to body image and self-esteem. Thank you to Kathy Carley-Spanier for arranging for Joshua to address the club. Pictured below (left to right); Rotarians Rita Tino, Coby Ellingwood, Richard Martinelli and Bob Manheimer, guest Jon Gluck, guest speaker Joshua Hrabosky, Rotarians Tom Saunders and Kathy Carley-Spanier.
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Luncheon Meeting - March 31, 2017Our guest speakers at the March 31, 2017 meeting were from the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project. Pictured below left to right: Rotary DG, Lora Hugelmeyer, Kyung Pak, Jason Mehler, Younhee Shin, Kathy Carley-Spanier, Melanie Ciraco
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Luncheon Meeting - March 24, 2017Actor Vincent Pastore from "The Sopranos" was our guest speaker today. Below: Rye Rotary Club President Jason L. Mehler and Actor Vincent Pastore Pictured below: Rotarians Julie Karan, Fran DeThomas, Gregg Howells, Pam Dwyer, Brian Monahan, Bob Sawyer Pictured below: Rotarians Raul Bello and Jim Jackson |
Luncheon Meeting -March 3, 2017Scott Moore, the Director of Rye-Portchester-Rye Brook EMS spoke at our lunch meeting at Whitby Castle. Below: Scott Moore and Rotarian Jane Fox |
Luncheon Meeting - February 3, 2017At our lunch at Whitby Castle on Friday, February 3, 2017 our guest speaker was Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano who brought the club up-to-date on current developments in his city. Pictured below: Mayor Mike Spano and Rye Rotary President Jason L. Mehler.
Pictured below: Dr. Betty Perkins, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Rotarian Larry Cohen
Pictured below: ( left to right) Rotarians Raul Bello, Jane Fox Ed Herbster, DG Lora Hugelmeyer, Angie Mancini and Rotarian Kathy Carley-Spanier.
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Luncheon Meeting - January 27, 2017Greenwich Hospital President and CEO Norman Roth spoke at our club's January 27th lunch meeting.
Pictured below, Norman Roth speaking at Whitby Castle luncheon:
Rye Rotary President Jason L. Mehler with our guests New Rochelle Rotary Secretary Kathleen Cronin and New Rochelle Rotary President Tom Geoffino:
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Breakfast Meeting - January 12, 2017(Pictured Below) Registered Dietician Denise Addorosio spoke to the Rye Rotary Club at today's breakfast meeting at Ruby's in Rye, NY (Pictured Below) Rotarians Jim Jackson and Coby Ellingwood
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Luncheon Meeting - January 6, 2017Congratulations to Christine Sculti who was inducted today into the Rye Rotary Club Pictured above (left to right): Rotarian Angela Sculti, Rye Rotary Club President Jason L. Mehler, Immediate Past President Pam Dwyer, Rotarian Christine Sculti Pictured above: Rotarians Angela Sculti, Christine Sculti, Pam Dwyer |
Rye Rotary/Lions Club Holiday Luncheon - December 16, 2016The annual Rotary Lions Holiday Luncheon at Whitby Castle on December 16, 2016 with a special performance by the Midland School Chorus.
Below: Emily and Tom Saunders
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Cocktail Event - December 14, 2016The Rye Rotary Club presented a $1,500 grant to the Rye Police Department this evening at the Whitby Castle in Rye, NY.
The program is known as the “Adopt a School Program.” The program consists of school visitations during an officer’s tour of duty for the purpose of getting to know faculty, staff, students and parents.
Some of the goals and objectives of the program are:
• To provide a visible police presence on school property. To encourage the mutually beneficial exchange of information and concerns between the officer and his/her adopted school and build positive relationships with faculty, staff, students and parents.
• Reassure children about their safety and discuss methods they may use to avoid potentially hazardous situations.
• Provide insight on the role of police officers and encourage students to consider law enforcement as a career.
• Contribute to the positive development of the children.
Below - Rotarian and Rye Police Department Commissioner Michael Corcoran accepts Rotary check.
Below - District Governor and Rye Rotarian Lora Hugelmeyer with Rye Police Commissioner Michael Corcoran and Rye Police Officers.
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Breakfast Meeting - December 8, 2016The Rye Rotary Club presented a grant to the Rye High School Girls Basketball Team this morning at Ruby's on Purchase St in Rye, NY.
Pictured below (left to right): Rye Rotary Club President Jason L. Mehler, RHS Girls Basketball Team Co-Captains Kate Robbins and Katie Popp, Raul Bello and Richard Martinelli
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Breakfast Meeting - November 10, 2016Eugene M. Guarino, Director of local Graham Funeral Home (pictured below speaking), accompanied by his daughter and Director, Anne Marie Getlik, addressed our breakfast meeting. Interesting discussion including changes in New York laws impacting funeral homes operating in the state.
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Luncheon Meeting - November 4, 2016We were pleased to have former Rotary District Governor Joseph Dino, Jr. speak to our club.
Pictured: PDG Joseph Dino Jr and Rye Rotary president Jason L. Mehler
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Luncheon Meeting - October 28, 2016 at Whitby CastleOur guest speaker for today's lunch - Patty Taylor, Principal of Rye High School.
Pictured below (left to right): Bob Manheimer, Bob Praid, Jim Jackson, Kathy Carley-Spanier, Patricia Taylor, Brian Monahan, Louise Bryant, Tom Saunders, Jane Fox
Pictured below (left to right): Bob Manheimer, Pam Dwyer, Rich Martinelli, Bob Praid
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Rotary Luncheon - October 21, 2016Good turnout for our luncheon meeting at Whitby Castle. Rotarian Brian Monahan, Rye City Schools Superintendent was inducted into our chapter. Speakers included Rye City Councilwoman Kirstin Bucci and Councilman Richard Mecca. Amir Asadi, President of the Bronx Rotary Club, also spoke.
Pictured below Rotarians Brian Monahan and Pam Dwyer.
Pictured below (left to right):Danielle Tagger-Epstein, Bob Sawyer, Kathy Carley-Spanier, Coby Ellingwood, Kirstin Bucci, Amir Asadi
Pictured below (left to right): Richard Mecca, Melanie Ciraco, Rita Tino, Ed Herbster
Pictured below (left to right): Amir Asadi, Angela Sculti, Jason L. Mehler
Pictured below (left to right): Robert Sawyer, Robert Praid, Jim Jackson
Pictured below (left to right): Rotarians Brian Monahan and Michael Corcoran
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Breakfast Meeting at Ruby's - August 11, 2016Pictured below: District Governor Lora Hugelmeyer, Tom Saunders, Jain Manohar (RID 3141 India), Dr. Rajendra Agarwal, Charul Kothari and President Jason L. Mehler
Happy 90th Birthday to Coby! (Pictured below: Coby Ellingwood with Pam Dwyer and birthday cake)
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Breakfast Meeting - July 14, 2016Marianne Egan and Brigitte Sarnoff from Helping Hands of Rye received a grant today from the Rye Rotary Club (pictured left to right: Rye Rotary President Jason L. Mehler, Brigitte Sarnoff, Rotarian Tom Saunders, Marianne Egan)
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Luncheon - June 17, 2016Attending our lunch meeting on June 17, 2016 were (from left to right) Lora Hugelmeyer -Rye Rotarian and newly installed District Governor, Pam Dwyer - President of the Rye Club, Jason Mehler - President-elect, and Dean Rohrs - Rotary International Director of Zones 24 an 32. (To see the geographical coverage of these zones within the Rotary International organization, click on "Read more" below the photo.)
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Diana Williams - Speaker at June 3 LuncheonDiana Williams news anchor at WABC television and a resident of Rye was the guest speaker at our June 3, 2016 luncheon. Pictured from left are Lora Hugelmeyer, Rye Rotarian and District Governor-Elect, Diana Williams, and Pam Dwyer, Rye Rotary President.
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New Rotary Sign Installed on Boston Post RoadThe Rotary sign has been AWOL for a while. Now its back!
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Rye Rotary Inducts New MembersRye Rotary inducted two new members - Anne Edwards, Principal of Rye Middle School and Michael C. Corcoran, Jr., Police Commissioner - City of Rye Police Department. Pictured from the left are President-Elect Jason Mehler, Michael Corcoran, Anne Edwards, Tom Saunders, and President Pam Dwyer.
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Rye Rotary Inducts New MembersRye Rotary inducted two new members at today's meeting - Rita Tino and Raul Bello. Pictured from left are Jason L. Mehler, Pam Dwyer, Rita Tino, Raul Bello and Tom Saunders.
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Crazy Legs 2016 a Huge Success!The Rye Rotary Crazy Legs Fundraiser was held at the Rye Grill and Bar on Wednesday, March 2nd 2016. The Emcee was Richard Giacona - News 12 and the Celebrants were:
Matt Anderson - CEO, The Osborn, Jay Archer, David Cutner, Esq., Bill Fishman, Esq., White Plains Rotary President, Robert GiaQuinto - Rye Beach Pharmacy, Robert Glennon - Rye Postmaster, George Latimer - State Senator, Robert Manheimer, Terence McCartney, Esq - Rye City Councilman, Anthony Piscionere, Esq, Robert Praid, DDS, Thomas Saunders,and Coby Ellingwood. Over 80 guests attended the fundraising event. David Cutner won first prize for best outfit and Matt Anderson won for best legs. They will certainly be invited back next year to defend their trophy!
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Weekly Meeting February 19, 2016Rye Rotary welcomed Swapna Venugopal, a reported for Lohud as weekly guest speaker. From left to right, Lora Hugelmeyer, District Governor Elect, Swapna Venugopal, Pam Dwyer, Club President.
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Rye Rotary and Lions Holiday LuncheonThe Rye Rotary and Rye Lions Club held their annual Holiday Luncheon at the Apawamis Club in Rye on December 17, 2015. The choir from the Midland School sang holiday songs to highlight the afternoon.
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Rye Rotary Club Inducts New MembersRye Rotary Club inducts new members Angela Sculti and Terry McCartney. Welcome!
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Rye Rotary Club with Guests Rye City Councilman Terry McCartney and Rye City Manager Marcus Serrano |
August 24, 2015 Fellowship Meeting at Tikki Bar at PlaylandCome join the fun at the upcoming Rotary Fellowship Meeting at Tikki Bar at Playland on August 24, 2015 at 6:00pm. Free Parking. $28.00 includes drink and nibbles. RSVP to President Pam Dwyer at PDwyer@websterbank.com. Hope to see you there!
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Rye Rotary Treasurer James Jackson Celebrates a Milestone!The Rye Rotary Club wishes a Happy 90th Birthday to our beloved Treasurer Jim Jackson! Treasurer Jim Jackson!!
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Rye Rotary Inducts Officers and Directors for 2015-2016Rye Rotary Inducts New Officers and Directors for 2015-2016 at the Shenorock Shore Club on June 18, 2015. Congratulations and best wishes to incoming President Pamela Dwyer and many thanks to outgoing President Julie Kattan on a successful year!
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Rye Rotary Honors Paul Harris Fellows for 2015Rye Rotary Congratulates President Julie Kattan and Immediate Past President Hal Schwartz on their Paul Harris Fellow Awards.
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Annual Sportsmanship Luncheon September 12, 2014The Rye Rotary Club and the Harrison-Mamaroneck Rotary Club held their annual sportsmanship luncheon on September 12, 2014 at the Apawamis Club in Rye. The guest speaker was former New York Giant Pro Bowl and Superbowl Champion, Sean Landeta, who spoke to the attendees, which included the Rye and Harrison Football Team Coaching Staff and Captains. Mr. Landeta's discussion regarding good sportsmanship both on and off the field was inspirational and well received by all in attendance. The Rye football team won the game the next day, by a score of 24-13, and we congratulate all of the players on their good sportsmanship and hard work! In the photo above, Rye Rotary President Julie Kattan and Harrison Mamaroneck Rotary President Anthony Andreana pose with Sean Landeta. |
Joint Fundraising Event with Italian Sister Clubs May 2, 2014On Friday, May 2, 2014 the Rye Rotary Club held a fundraising event with our Italian Sister Clubs; the Courmayeur and Portofino Rotary Clubs to raise funds for a physician training program in Aosta in Northern Italy. Doctors from Burkina Faso in Africa, where there is another Rotary Club, will be flying to Aosta, Italy to learn new medical procedures and techniques that they can use when they return to Burkina Faso. Our fundraising dollars will be used to pay for the doctor training program in Aosta, Italy. The Rye Rotary Club teamed up with a resident African artist at Arts Westchester by the name of Joe "Kwaku" Cobbinah. Mr. Cobbinah is from Ghana and he featured art from different countries in Africa, all stunning and brilliant, ranging in price from several hundred dollars and up. The fundraiser was a big success and we thank Lora Hugelmeyer and Melanie Ciraco for their hard work in making this event worthwhile. |
Rye Rotary Installation Dinner June 19, 2014The Rye Rotary Club will hold its Annual Installation Dinner on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 6:00pm at the Shenorock Shore Club in Rye, New York. Please save the date. Details to follow. Please see the Invitation in the Downloads Section of this web page. (Lower left hand corner).
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Quote for the Month - Who Said It?Wherever you go, go with all your heart. Confucius
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Rotary Club Wine Tasting Event - September 19, 2013Once again the Rye and Harrison/Mamaroneck Rotary Clubs will co-sponsor a Wine Tasting at Emilio's Restaurant in Harrison, New York on September 19, 2013 at 5:30pm. Please see complete Wine Tasting Invitation under Download Tab on this website. We are now collecting Wine Tasting Event donations for inclusion in our gift baskets to be raffled off the evening of the event, and member contributions are greatly needed! Please bring any of the following items to our Friday Rotary Club meetings: Gift Certificates, wine or liquor bottles, or plants (orchids). The themes of the baskets this year will be Patriotic, Spa, Beauty, Beach/BBQ, Thanksgiving and Autumn Beauty. Your cooperation in supporting this Club fundraising event is much appreciated!
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Rye Rotary Club and Portofino, Italy Rotary Clubs form Sister Clubs
On June 20, 2013, at the 51st Annual Installation Dinner of the Rye Rotary Club, we were joined by members of the Portofino, Italy Rotary Club for the formation of Sister Clubs. Now along with the Courmayeur-Valdigne, Italy Rotary Club, we are all one big happy family! Special Thanks to Laura Hugelmeyer for spearheading our efforts to become Sister Clubs with the Italy Clubs and congratulations to the Incoming President Hal Schwarz and all Officers and Directors for the 2013-2014 year, which promises to be a great one!
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Rye Rotary Club to hold 51st Annual Installation Dinner at Shenorock Shore Club on Thursday, June 20, 2013Please join us for the installation of our new Officers and Directors on Thursday, June 20th at 6:00pm at the Shenorock Shore Club, Milton Point, Rye, New York 10580. The cost is $50.00 per person, checks made payable to the Rye Rotary Club. Please RSVP to Melanie Ciraco at ciraco.melanie@gmail.com. The Portofino Rotary Club members will be joining us as well! We will also welcome members of the Portofino, Italy Rotary Club, our new sister Club at this event. The Itinerary for the Portofino Rotary Club visit: Friday June 21, 2013: Day Trip to Manhattan and afternoon with Melanie and Rick. More details to follow. Saturday June 22, 2013: Kykuit Tour (Time TBD) and Summer Buffet at the Ciracos 4pm RSVP to Melanie Ciraco as soon as possible! |
Rye Rotary and Courmayeur Italy Rotary Clubs become Sister Clubs!The Rye Rotary club became a sister club with Courmayeur, Italy when the members of both clubs signed an agreement on August 31, 2012 in the town hall of Courmayeur in Northern Italy. A small group of Rye Rotarians participated in the ceremony which was attended by their District Governor from Torino, Italy, the mayor of Courmayeur and many other dignitaries. President Scott Pickup, Past Pres. Lora Hugelmeyer and Coby Ellingwood represented Rye Rotary. The Rye members were treated with incredible hospitality which included delicious dinners, historic and cultural visits and sightseeing in their beautiful snow covered Alps. Rye is looking forward to hosting the Courmayeur Rotarians in appreciation for all they did for our Club.
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