www.greenvillerotaryclub.org

Welcome to our club!

We are a group of concerned citizens of the Greenville area who like to have fun while helping others. Our service emphasis is on youth and international friendship. Join us on Thursday to see for yourself!
Greenville

Do Good - Have Fun

We meet Thursdays at 6:00 PM
The Mountain View Brasserie
10697 State Route 32
Greenville, NY  12083
United States
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In The News
Memorial Day Parade
We participated in the Greenville Memorial Day parade this week, in order to honor our departed service members and to help the community to get to know Rotary and what we do. We highlighted ShelterBox, our disaster relief partner. The Greenville Rotary Club sponsored two shelter boxes this fiscal year.
Louis Turpin of ShelterBox to Speak at Tomorrow's Meeting
PDG Louis Turpin will visit our meeting tomorrow to share with us his recent experiences on the ground with ShelterBox USA at various emergencies.  He is also delivering the ShelterBox which we will be using in our Memorial Day Float.  Please welcome him with a great turnout!  Image result for shelterbox
Interact Car Wash
Come Support our Interact Club at their Car Wash!
Re-scheduled to Saturday, June 9, 2018
9 a.m. to noon at Scott M. Ellis Elementary School
 
Car Wash Fundraiser for Warminster Inferno Girls Soccer Team
 
Recent Meeting Speakers
Recent meeting speakers: 
4/8:  Cypress Creek Renewables on community solar in Greenville.  Very honest and informative.
4/12:  Greene County Transit - Who knew we had daily public transportation from Greenville to Catskill?  For route information and services for seniors and handicapped, visit:  www.greenecountytransit.com. ; Members of Windham Rotary visited.
4/19:  Barbara Licata spoke on conditions in her winter home of Boqueron, PR.  Fortunately, the Caribbean side of the island where she lives was not impacted as severely by Hurricane Maria as the Atlantic coast was.  Judy Goodsell spoke about Paul Harris, whose birthday was that day.
4/26:  Huyck Preserve:  Ann Rhoads came and spoke about the preserve in Rensselaerville and their mission of education, research, conservation, and preservation, as well as the community programs and resources available at the 2,000-acre preserve. www.huyckpreserve.org
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming dates: 
4/27:  Arbor day.   1 p.m. tree planting in front of Boy Scout building.  High School Play "Thoroughly Modern Millie" featuring our exchange student, Johann.
4/28 and 4/29.  HS  Play
5/2:  Scholarship committee, 12:30 p.m, HS library
5/3:  Speakers and Guests:  Paul Macko, Town of Greenville Supervisor, and Interact co-presidents.  Meeting preceded by Board meeting at 5:45.   Polo shirt orders due. Bring "Rotarian" magazines. Trees and shrubs for Rotarians to be distributed.
5/6:  Community Partners clean up day in Greenville
5/12:  Interact Car Wash 9-noon at Scott M. Ellis
5/16:  Community partners annual meeting
5/28:  Memorial Day Parade
5/31:  Senior banquet, Rotary scholarships announced
6/2:  C-A Rotary "Taste of the Hudson Valley"
August:  Our new event Greenville Business Women's luncheon.  Robin, Cecile and Debbie on committee.
September:  Tag Day
9/29:  Greenville Day
Alzheimer's Care Team Seeks Volunteers in Greenville
At our March 14 meeting, we were joined by Renee Mandarano, Volunteer Coordinator for Eddy Alzheimer's Services, who spoke about their Care Teams. The Eddy received a grant from the New York State Department of Health to expand the Care Team program, which had been successful in the Capital District, to the outlying counties of the area. They have established teams in Catskill, Roxbury, Vorheesville, Colunbia County, and other areas. There are 24 teams in the Capital District.
Care teams are usually faith-based and most teams have four people. The Greenville team started with seven people, and is now down to one person, so they are seeking new members. All clients are local residents. The team decides as a group how far to travel, and take turns visiting the clients. There is a three-hour training required. Each team meets every six weeks, and each team member gives two hours of service per month to the clients. The care teams do not offer crisis respite or direct care. They focus on the caregiver, and give companionship and break time to the caregiver by interacting with the person with dementia. They might do activities such as adult coloring, looking at photo albums, and the like. The Greenville team currently has four clients. Everything is planned six weeks in advance. Care team members can also connect clients with additional services. Catholic Charities has funds available to pay for direct care. There is a national shortage of home health workers at the present time. Clients are identified through Catholic Charities or through the Alzheimer's Association. For more information, or to volunteer for the Greenville Care Team, Renee can be contacted at 518-238-4162 or Renee.Mandarano@sphp.com.
Greenville Youth Soccer Programs
At our March 7, meeting, we were joined by Jason Reinhard and Jared McAneny from the Greenville Youth Soccer program. Jason reported that 250 children from kindergarten through ninth grade are involved in the summer program . They play 12 games against teams from Cairo. The cost is $40 for each player, $30 for those under six years,. with a family maximum payment of $100. They play on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday at the Vanderbilt Town Park. The town and the league recently added another soccer field to the town park, on the western side of the existing field. They were helped by GNH Lumber, K&B Enterprises, and Greene County. All coaches are volunteers. Each team is sponsored by a local business for a cost of $150. This pays for shorts, t-shirts, and socks for each player . There are currently 15 teams. Sponsorships are available. The club voted to sponsor a team this summer. Jason will drop the application off to Robin at the bank. Doing this will further our goals of helping the youth and spreading awareness of Rotary in our community. Jared reported on the travel soccer program. This was started three years ago. Previously youth from Greenville who wished to play soccer at a more competitive level joined with students from Coxsackie in the Henry Hudson program. Greenville Travel Soccer does not compete with the summer recreational program. They play in the fall, winter, and spring. There are no cuts to the teams. They work to keep the costs minimal, as play at this level is family funded. They program has increased from one team to 11 teams this spring, with ages from U10 to U19.
Both the recreational summer soccer and the travel soccer programs help to strengthen the competitiveness of our school teams.
 
 
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Cecile Plattner
Vice President
Mark Wilcox
Secretary
LouAnn Dolce
Treasurer
Robin Frechette
Youth Exchange Officer
TODD HILGENDORFF
Board Alternate
John Ingalls
YEO Emeritus
Judy Goodsell
Sargeant at Arms
Dianne Lewis
Past President
John Ingalls
 
Five Way Test
Is it the Truth?

Is it Fair to All Concerned?

Will it Build Good will and Better Friendship?

Will it be Beneficial to All Concerned?

Is it Good for the Environment?
 
Rotary International Avenues of Service

We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.

  • Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
  • Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in  and the .
  • Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in .
  • International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.
  • Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as , , , and .
 
Flamingo Ordering Information

Now you can order a flamingo flock to land on your friend's lawn, and do it totally on line!  

 
Then, email it to us at greenvillenyrotaryclub@gmail.com
Last, use the Pay Pal button below to select your flock size and pay for it!
Thanks for your support!
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Rotary International Convention 2018
Inspiration Around Every Corner
The Rotary International Convention will travel to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where there’s Inspiration Around Every Corner, 23-27 June. Toronto is a diverse city with lots to offer, including vibrant cultural, art, entertainment, and culinary scenes. You’ll learn about new ideas, hear different perspectives, and gain new skills through engaging speakers, breakout sessions, and exhibits in the House of Friendship.  We have been discussing car pools, van rentals, other ways of attending this convention as a group.  I will have more information at a later meeting.  Put it on your calendar!

To take advantage of early registration savings, be sure to register before 15 December at riconvention.org. http://www.riconvention.org
 
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Finding inspiration in Toronto

Canada welcomes the 2018 Rotary Convention for four days of inspiring speakers and opportunities to connect with club members from around the

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak at Rotary convention

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak at Rotary

Hundreds attend peace summit

Peacebuilding Summit highlights the many Rotary programs that are helping to build a more peaceful

Toronto convention photo gallery

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Rotary helps alleviate refugee crisis

Rotary works to alleviate refugee crisis Rotary members have changed the lives of thousands of

 

Make Ups:

Catskill-Tuesday Noon

Cairo - Thursday Evening 

Coxsackie Athens -Wednesday Noon

Hudson - Monday Noon

Kinderhook - Tri Village -Wed. Evening

Northern Columbia Co. -Thursday Noon

Philmont – Wed. Evening

Windham – Wed. Evening