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Thank you for making the Fall Festival a success!A huge THANK YOU to all our incredible vendors, sponsors, musicians and visitors for making the 2024 Brewster Rotary Fall Festival a success! ![]() When you shop local and support events like this, you're helping fund critical programs, from scholarships for our youth to providing winter coats for those in need. Together, we're making a positive impact right here in our town. We couldn't do it without you! Here's to many more years of fun, fellowship, and community service! Stay tuned for pictures and what we've got planned next! ![]() |
2024 Rotary Day of ServiceThank you to everyone who supported our Food Drive and the Interact Club's Bake Sale! Because of your support we were able to donate 4 large boxes of food as well as the bake sale funds to Putnam CAP. We were happy to be a part of this event which had Rotarians around the world doing service activities on May 18th. ![]() |
2023 Community Pancake Breakfast |
2023 Winter Fest![]() Interested in being a vendor? Click HERE
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Brewster Rotary Fall Festival![]() |
Community Pancake Breakfast 2022![]() |
2022 - ANOT Please mark your calendar! ![]() |
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Coat Drive 2019Dear Friends, Help us in or Collecting Winter Coats for the needy We are starting our collection November 1st 2019 - January 1st 2020 ![]() |
Boni-Bel Farm
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A Night of Tasting PosterCome & enjoy our Fundraising Event "A Night of Tasting" For Tickets Call 845-278-3123 ![]() ![]() |
Paul Harris FellowBrewster Rotary Club Recognizes 7 New Paul Harris Fellows Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2019 16:56 Written by Peter Carey ![]() The Rotary Club of Brewster recognized 7 new Paul Harris Fellows amongst it’s members this afternoon with a luncheon at Aversano’s Restaurant in Brewster. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 or more, to The Rotary Foundation. Rotary established the Fellowship in 1957 to encourage and show appreciation for substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary Foundation Fellowships for Advanced Study, the precursor to Ambassadorial Scholarships. Rotary International in 2006 has recognized over 1 million Paul Harris Fellows. Those recognized as 1st level Paul Harris Fellows today are, Shayne Stark, Ed Placke, Joe Ruggierio, Jennifer Perry, Sara Nesheiwat, Lisa Cinque, and Mindi Stark. In addition to those first time Fellows, the club also recognized 6 current Paul Harris Fellows who were elevated to the next level of Fellowship. Those acknowledged are, Current Brewster Club President Paul Fucito, Dr. Mike Nesheiwat, Ray Durkin, Bob Cinque, Mike Durante and Greg Amato. On hand to help those recognized celebrate were friends and family along with the youngest Paul Harris Fellow recipient in the Brewers Club’s 74 year history, Riley Perry, who is also the grandson of Rotary Club of Brewster President Paul Fucito. A few of the Paul Harris Society gifts have helped provide:
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A Night of Tasting - Sponsors Thank you for your support & sponsorship in this years "A Night of Tasting" June 27th, 2019 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
A Night of Tasting - Band
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"A Night of Tasting" 2019"A Night of Tasting 2019" Save the Date June 27th 2019 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Picture with SantaCome on down to Heidi's 1270 Route 22 Brewster, NY 5:30pm - 8:00pm Hosted by the Diggin Family & Brewster Rotary Santa’s coming to town and Heidis Inn tonight. Come say hello ! Please bring an unwrapped gift for the less fortunate child. Bring your camera's to take picture with santa |
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Group Picture
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Holiday Party 2018Brewster Rotary's Holiday Party 2018 at Rraci's ​​​​​​
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Putnam Trailway Bicycle Air Pump StationBrewster Rotary is proud of Eagle Scout candidate Evan Payne and his bike trail project . We are also proud to have supported the construction of the air pump station a great community service accomplishment .
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Coat Drive10 ANNUAL COAT DRIVE Our club is collecting good condition winter coats for less fortunate . All sizes . Please help us to help others . ![]() |
A Night of Tasting 2018Call (845) 278-3123 to make reservation ![]() Any questions, feel free to contact us
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A Night of Tasting 2017![]() Another year of a great tasting event held at Brewster's Temple Beth Elohim. We have added more wineries, distilleries, craft breweries and a few more food vendors. Glasses for tasting will be gifted with each paid admission ticket. Buffet dinner will be provided by Rich Parente from Clock Tower Grill. The amazing Tony and Tony T Entertainment will be providing our music again this year. Come watch the sunset looking from the top of the hill and enjoy this evening with us. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door.
If you are interested in purchasing advertising space in our Tastings Guide or making any type of donation for our raffle table, please contact Barbara Evans 845-653-6768 Thanks again for your support and hope to see you there! www.anightoftasting.com
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Coat Donations to Putnam CAPThe Brewster Rotary donated 75 coats to Putnam Cap in early December. Thirty of the coats were new from Operation Warm, and the remaining coats were used winter coats and jackets in good condition. The photo below shows Jenny Hinsman (President, Brewster Rotary), Judy Callahan, Director of Putnam CAP, Rebecca Wittenberg, WIC Director at Putnam County Health Department, and Marty Vigdor (Psychologist at Green Chimneys and Brewster Rotarian).
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2015 Superbowl WinnerCongratulations to Jim Picarella for winning the 2015 Brewster Rotary Superbowl Raffle.
Our Second Place winners for the flat screen TV were Dennis DiMattia and Rick Kozok.
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Wine Tasting PlanningOur 2015 Wine Tasting Event is now in the planning stages. If you are interested in helping plan or be apart of this awesome event, please contact Bill Evans at 203-843-2612
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Superbowl 2015 RaffleGo to Superbowl 2015 in Arizona for $100!!! It's back again! Brewster Rotary is raffling off a package for 2 to the Superbowl in Arizona. Includes 2 VIP passes to the Superbowl, hotel stay, $1000 airfare voucher plus so much more.
Tickets are limited to 350 tickets. Tickets are $100 or 3 for $250.
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2014 Brewster Rotary Wine TastingPlease join us on Thursday July 10th at 6:30 pm for the Brewster Rotary Wine Tasting Event at the Centennial Golf Club. The cost of entry is $20 per person or $30 per couple. There will be wine, bourbon, beer and hard cider provided by Brewster Wine & Liquor and D. Bertoline & Sons plus free cigars from the Connecticut Cigar Company for the first 50 people. Live Harp music by Jeanette Devine and plenty of auction items.
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Upcoming Putnam Family & Community Services Fundraiser |
Brewster Rotary Board Meets at the Historic Walter Brewster HouseBrewster Rotary had an historic luncheon board meeting at the Walter Brewster House on Thursday January 17th. Attending were Steve Smyth (President) Rotarian Kevin Kelly, Bob Cingue (Sgt. at Arms), Gary Zuza, (President Elect), Jenny Hinsman (Treasurer) Dave Bruen (Foundation Chair) Mike Cavalieri (Vocational Chair) John Semmeles (Membership Chair) and Rotarian and Landmarks Preservation Society of Southeast Trustee Erin E. Meagher.
Rotarians in the Eleanor Fitchen room at the Walter Brewster House. The Walter Brewster House serves as an event space for weddings, festivals, corporate parties, fundraisers, meetings and cultural events. The house has been carefully restored and with careful attention to detail, the furnishings and artwork inside represent the Village of Brewster's rich history as well as Walter Brewster and John Gail Borden, important former residents of the house who brought economic development to Brewster. It is owned by the Landmarks Preservation Society of Southeast. |
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Brewster Rotary at the 21st Annual Brewster Founder's Day September 30th 2012Brewster Rotary comes down to Main Street in the Village of Brewster to display a Rotary Shelter Box, inform the public about who we are and what we do as Rotarians, and enjoy the day celebrating the founding of Brewster and the Bicentennial of Putnam County. |
Bill Bassett Visits Brewster Rotary
On Tuesday we had the privilege of hosting a visit from Bill Bassett, He was accompanied by his wife Susan. He addressed the club by asking where have been and where we are going. He brought his own 5 point plan with membership growth being #1.
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Congratulations to Our Newest Member: Georgette MaurielloOn April 23, 2014, Georgette was inducted to the Brewster Rotary at the Putnam County Golf Course by District Governor Drew Kessler. |
2014 Super Bowl WinnerCONGRATULATIONS to Rick Gebhardt of North Salem NY for winning the |
January 2014 SpeakersAli Piccarella will be our speaker on January 21st. She will discuss her plans to run the Boston Marathon for charity. Anne Ellsworth, the Executive Director of The Putnam/Northern Westchester Women's Resource Center is our speaker on January 28th. The Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center is recognized and well regarded in the community for its unique work in providing services, resources and leadership in the areas of sexual abuse, domestic violence and gender equality. |
Super Bowl 2014 RaffleHave you ever wanted to go to the Super Bowl but couldn’t afford the cost of a ticket? Well, now is your chance – The Brewster Rotary is raffling off a pair of Super Bowl Tickets for 2014. The maximum number of tickets to be sold will be 300 and the total package is worth $10 thousand, Including three nights in a New York City hotel, transportation to the game, food and merchandise. The drawing will occur on January14th at Aversano’s Restaurant in Brewster at 12:30. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please call Bill Evans at 845-279-1500.
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Project AmigoIn February 2014, The Brewster Rotary will be sending two Rotarians- Bill Evans and Jan Stark, along with Jim Byron of the Patterson Rotary, for the first time to Colima, Mexico to work on Project Amigo. Project Amigo helps underprivileged children achieve their highest potential by providing programs that motivate them to stay in school, by improving their access to higher education, by promoting literacy, and helping with dental care. Bill and Jan will be distributing books to schools, interacting with junior/high school scholarship recipients, and reading to and playing with children who need some extra attention.
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Rotary TVCheck out this YouTube Video of the Brewster Rotary. Instructions: right click on the link above. Select "Open Link in New Tab." |
2013 Red Rooster Mini Golf OutingPlease join us for a fun afternoon of food, entertainment, mini golfing and raffle/auction items. When: October 10th (Thursday) 3:30 - 7 pm. Red Rooster Drive-In, Brewster NY. Fees: $20 per adult, $15 for children (12 and under). For more information, contact jenny.hinsman@gmail.com or 845-279-7927.
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Healthcare Reform PresentationOn September 10th, Lauren Bruen Nicholson provided an update to the Brewster Rotary about the upcoming healthcare changes for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). She explained the new rights and protections, how the health insurance Marketplace will work and the requirements for small businesses. President Judy DiMattia and Lauren Bruen Nicholson |
Visit from District Governor Drew KesslerToday, August 20th, 2013, District Governor Drew Kessler visited the Brewster Rotary. It was an exciting event and we were able to discuss goals and ideas for how to grow Rotary Membership by engaging members to grow Rotary clubs. Our president, Judy DiMattia, is shown in the photo receiving the Rotary flag that states "Engage Rotary, Change Lives." |
Putnam Hospital Center Brick Dedication CeremonyOn Thursday, August 15, 2013, several local Rotary clubs participated in a wonderful brick dedication ceremony at Putnam Hospital Center. Attached is a link to a video of the ceremony: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X74223jMzcs
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Comes to Brewster Rotary![]() Brewster High School Students preformed a preview of their upcoming music performance of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying for the Brewster Rotary Club's meeting
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Brewster Rotary helps light the Brewster-Southeast Holiday Tree![]() For the past few months, spearheaded by Brewster resident, Joe
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2013 District ConferenceThis years district conference will be held May 17-19, 2013 at Honor's Haven in nearby Ellenville, NY. |
Wine and Cigar TastingThis years Wine and Cigar night will be again held at Centennial Golf Club. The date is May 30, 2013 and the time is 6:30 PM. Our very Bobby 5 with be providing the music along with the "Desotos. We all appreciated the group last year. Again we will have hand rolled cigars provided by Connecticut Cigar Company. The wine is provided by Brewster Wine and Liquors, John Semmels. Food is prepared provided by Ledley Caterers, Brian Ledley. John also hopes to have beer and scotch available to go along with the cigars. The will be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and live auction. Donations are greatly appreciated. The cost per person is $15.00 per couple $25.00 Free food Free cigars Free wine Free beer? Free scotch? http://youtu.be/AbLI-vQva30and
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Brewster Rotary Installs New Officers & Grows in Membership |
Brewster and Patterson Rotary Clubs Team Up to Collect Appliances for Sandy Victims
Featured in the Putnam ExaminerRotary Clubs Collecting Small Appliances for Sandy VictimsExaminer Media | Jan 13, 2013 | Comments 0
The Patterson and Brewster Rotary Clubs are collecting small appliance donations to help those families living along the coast recover from Hurricane Sandy. “Since the day Hurricane Sandy washed through the coastal neighborhoods of the northeast, many residents have been surviving by camping in the hollow shells that were once their homes,” said Patterson Rotarian Bill Flash said. “The storm surge filled the main floor of many houses and washed away all of the conveniences we often take for granted. The telephones, televisions, toasters, microwaves, and coffee makers that weren’t swept away were rendered useless after being submerged.” Volunteers from the local Rotary Clubs in Patterson and Brewster have joined together in an effort to help replace some of those items. |
Rotarian of the Year
Steve Smyth was named Rotarian of the Year for his 30+ years of excellent service to the community and the club.
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Installation Dinner
The club's new leaders were inducted Tuesday evening following a fine dinner at Rraccis.
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Red Rooster III
These golfers kept cool at the Brewster Rotary Red Rooster Open III. The only penalty strokes they got were heat strokes in the 106 degree heat.
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NYS Organ and Tissue Donor Registry |
Red Rooster Open
Join us on June 20th for a day of FUN golf at the Red Rooster on Route 22. Music, celebrities and mini golf.
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Looking for a few good coats!![]()
Putnam CAP has started it annual coat drive looking for donated coats to be distributed to the nn\eedy of our community. Please drop off any unneeded jsut cleaned coats on hangars please to thier office at 121 Main St. in Brewster. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Our newest member
Jenny Hinsman is inducted by our president and her sponsors Chris and Rolo.
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Paula Deninger speaks about Suicide Awareness
We had Paula Deninger from the Southern Dutchess Rotary Club come and speak this week. She is coordinating a fundraiser/walk in the Hamlet of Carmel for . It was a very moving and informative speech. Paula answered many questions and supplied the club with an opportunity to sponsor or donate to a worthy cause.
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Brewster Rotary way back when..........
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