Bob N. is the proud winner of the premium item up for bid this year: Brock Gin. The gin was donated by Ken Blank's guest from Scotland this past September. This is a special gin produced just for Rotary Clubs. This year we had the real deal- Auction 2023 was held in person at Characters Restaurant in Sloatsurg this year after 2 years as a virtual event. Jim O. assisted by Sue C. auctioned off items with great skill- even as they bid on items themselves. Sixty items were up for bidding and the person with the most bids: Evelyn!
Thank you to Maxine for chairing and Madelaine for co-chairing the event.
Liz & Kevin Stevens graciously opened their home to the club members, their family and friends on Thursday January 5th for a wonderful evening of fellowship. Judy Klein & Pam Hess were committee members assisting with the event. Buffet hot foods of Korean Meatballs, chicken satay with peanut sauce, mini-crab cakes with aioli, stuffed mushrooms, jalapeño poppers, rice balls, vegetable spring rolls & a broccoli medley. A cold shrimp platter, salmon vol au vent, and a minted melon & cucumber salad were also on the buffet. A sumptuous dessert table with macarons, cookies, cakes and candies was also available. The beverages were "Bring Your Own Bottle."
The elegant candlelit atmosphere was enhanced by the live music duo of pianist, Jim West & his brother on bass, as well violinist Arnold Etelson.
The Stevens' are certainly the host & hostess with great charm and their home had a great flow for the many members that attended. The evening was a fun and relaxing way to start 2023!
Donalee Berard, Suffern Rotary International Committee Chairperson, her husband Jim Burton of New City Rotary & myself, RC of Suffern President Elect, Pam Hess attended the International Festival of Friendship, Sisterhood & Service in the Mexican Magical Town of Zacatlan in October 2022.
Our Salvation Army Bell Ringing Event raised $1,025.18! We raised more than the Spring Valley Rotary Club. So, our club name will be engraved 0n the trophy. Way to go Suffern Rotary!
May 20th Rotary District 7210 Day of Service. Our club would like to partner up with a local Not-for-Profit to provide a service or fundraiser. We would like to get community involvement to promote our club and what we do for our community. A Google sign up will be available in the coming weeks.
April 20th. Rotary Club of Nyack's 100th Anniversary
Gala dinner at Seaport Restaurant in Nyack. Our DG Larry Palant & club member will be honored as well as Suffern Rotary Club. So let's be there to celebrate our special club member. Click on the link to purchase your tickets:
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