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Sue Bennett
President Elect
Steve Crew
Vice President
Don Swartz
Secretary
Darby Fabrizio
Treasurer
Lynn Doremus
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Jim Sedore
Director
Anne Sileno
Director
Stan Straub
Director
Jim Sedore
Director
Gerry DiPierno
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Dave Schlam
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Recent Club Activities
January Students of the Month

The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls recognized our January Students of the Month for the 2019-2020 school year on January 16, 2020. Receiving awards were Saray Silva, Danielle Antia, Leonardo Amodeo, Kayleigh Sharp. In addition to a framed certificate of recognition and gift certificate to Barnes & Noble from Rotary, each student was presented a letter of recognition from Mayor Matt Alexander and a gift card from Longobardi's Restaurant.The club also welcomed as guests their parents and school advisors.

December Students of the Month
The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls entertained our Devember Students of the Month for the 2019-2020 school year on December 19, 2019. Our December students recognized were Anne DelRosso, Wappingers Junior High; Lily Brown, Evans School; Julien Battista, Sheafe Road School .In addition to a framed certificate of recognition and gift certificate to Barnes & Noble from Rotary, each student was presented a letter of recognition from Mayor Matt Alexander and a gift card from Longobardi's Restaurant.The club also welcomed as guests their parents and school advisors.
 
November Students of the Month
The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls entertained our November Students of the Month for the 2019-2020 school year on November 21, 2019. The November awards went to Jeremy Kelly, Roy C. Ketcham High School; Trinh Phuong, Wappingers Junior High; Kayden Lindmark, Evans School; Leonardo Garcia, Myers Corners School; & Kelsey Bollen, Sheafe Road School. In addition to a framed certificate of recognition and gift certificate to Barnes & Noble from Rotary, each student was presented a letter of recognition from Mayor Matt Alexander and a gift card from Longobardi's Restaurant.The club also welcomed as guests their parents and school advisors.
October Students of the Month

The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls recognized our October Students of the Month for the 2019-2020 school year on October 24th. Receiving awards were Randy Spruck, Roy C. Ketcham High School; D’Asia Martinez-Porter, Wappingers Junior High; Jeremiah Schneck, Evans School; Ayden Martinez, Myers Corners School; Patrick McCormack, Sheafe Road School. The September Student of the Month from Evans School, Ella Kamara, was also recognized.In addition to a framed certificate of recognition and gift certificate to Barnes & Noble from Rotary, each student was presented a letter of recognition from Mayor Matt Alexander and a gift card from Longobardi's Restaurant.The club also welcomed as guests their parents and school advisors.

September Students of the Month
The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls recognized our first Students of the Month for the 2019-2020 school year on September 26th. Receiving awards were Kiersten Campos, Roy C. Ketcham High School; Ashley Perdomo, Wappingers Junior High; Aiden Bailey, Myers Corners School; Jahir Gonzalez, Sheafe Road School. In addition to a framed certificate of recognition and gift certificate to Barnes & Noble from Rotary, each student was presented a letter of recognition from Mayor Matt Alexander and a gift card from Longobardi's Restaurant. The club also welcomed as guests their parents and school advisors.
St. Mary's School Honored
On June 27, 2019, the teachers from St. Mary's School in Wappingers Falls were honored for their years of service to the students and to the community. We enjoyed having the teachers and students over the years as part of our "Students of the Month" program. Best wishes to all.
Students of the Month
 
On Thursday, May 9th our club honored 6 students from the Wappingers Central School District. Each student was selected by their teachers or guidance counselors for their scholastic achievements and/or leadership qualities. Congratulations to all the students and their parents!
Students of the Month
 
At our club meeting April 11, 2019 we honored students from local schools. The students were chosen by their teachers, guidance counselors and/or school principals. Also pictured are David Schlam, Club President and Stan Straub.
Anderson Center for Autism
 
Representatives from the Anderson Center for Autism were guest speakers at our clubs luncheon today. They spoke about the services offered to both children and adults at their different locations. Also training is available to community members and the businesses community on how to incorporate autism friendly processes into your business. For additional information visitwww.AndersonCenterforAutism.org.
Spreading Cheer at Sapphire Nursing Home
December 6th, Wappingers Rotary Club treated the residents of Sapphire Nursing Home to lunch catered by Longobardi's followed by Christmas Carols and good cheer.
September Students of the Month
Wappingers Falls Rotary Club Students of the Month September, 2018
Pictured (from left to right): Dr. David Schlam, Asialyn Vargas (Evans Elementary School), Wendy McNamara, Brianna Giangrasso (St. Mary's School), Andrew Primrose (Roy C. Ketcham High School), Erin McManus (Wappingers Junior High School)
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Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls recognizes Student Excellence
At our Luncheon on July 5th, our RYLA students from Ketcham High School gave us a briefing on their recently completed leadership training experience.
 
Pictured in photo, L to R: Catalina Vilato, Katelynn Albert, Rotary VP Gerry DiPierno (in background), Ann Wolfe, & Alexa Duryea.
Rotary Helping Realizing the Change
 
At our club meeting on June 28, 2018, we presented Realizing The Change Foundation, represented by Sherre Wesley a donation in the amount of $1,000. Realizing the Change Foundation is helping to restore and renovate a historic building in Wappingers Falls and is working with others in the community to bring needed services to the area. For more information visit RealizingTheChange.org.— with Gerry Di Pierno and Stan Straub.
Longobardi's Celebrates 35 Years!
Posted on Feb 23, 2017
Wappingers Falls Rotarian Claudio Gilberti recently celebrated 35 years in business at Longobardi's Pizzeria and Restaurant.
The club presented Claudio with a plaque to commemorate this occasion.
Congratulations Claudio!
February Student of the Month

The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls announced their February Students of the Month at their February 16th luncheon. In recognition of their achievements, the following students were honored: Jada Rencher, Ketcham High School; Leah Biegun, Wappingers Falls Junior High School; Riley Wilson, St. Mary’s School; Alexandra Marin, Sheafe Road Elementary School. In addition to a plaque from Rotary, each student received a letter of recognition from Mayor Matt Alexander, and gift cards from Barnes & Noble and Longobardi’s Restaurant.

 

The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls recognizes student excellence throughout the school year. These awards are funded through our annual golf tournament. Rotary thanks our main sponsor DCH Toyota, and all our sponsors for their support.


Pictured in photo, L to R: Nick Johnson, Rotary Vice-President; Leah Biegun; Riley Wilson; Jada Rencher; Alexandra Marin; Wendy McNamara, Rotarian; Lee Burns, Rotarian (Toyota).
Guest Speaker for January 5th

 

Our speaker on January 5th was Frankie Halvey, son of our club's president. Frankie is a 5th Grade student at St Thomas Choir School in New York City. It is one of only three boarding church related choir schools in the world. Many consider the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys to be the leading ensemble in the Anglican choral tradition in the United States. Frankie shared a little about the school, told about the typical day of a chorister and answered questions from the club. It was a real Rotary Moment because Frankie learned about the school when St Thomas had a recruitment concert at Zion Episcopal Church that the Rotary Club provided dinner for!


Pictured in photo, L to R: Club President and proud father Bill & Guest Speaker Frankie Halvey
Welcome to District Governor Louis Turpin
Pictured Left to Right - Assistant District Governor for Region 4, Sue Doyle; District 7210 Governor, Louis Turpin; Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls President, Bill Halvey
September Student of the Month
At a recent luncheon meeting, the Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls awarded our September Students of the Month. In recognition of their scholastic and service achievements, these students were honored: Michael Garzione, Evans Elementary; Kayla Seegler, St. Mary’s School; Megan Rabl, Wappingers Junior High; Joseph Leung, Roy C. Ketcham High.
The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls recognizes student excellence throughout the school year. These awards are funded through our annual golf tournament. Rotary thanks our main sponsor DCH Toyota, and all our sponsors for their support.
Pictured in photo, L to R top: Megan Rabl, Wappingers Junior High; Wendy McNamara, Rotarian; Rotary President Bill Halvey. L to R bottom: Michael Garzione, Evans; Kayla Seegler, St. Mary’s; Joseph Leung, Roy C. Ketcham.
Induction of New Members!
The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls recently inducted two new members: Village of Wappingers Falls Clerk John Karge and Town of Wappinger Supervisor Lori Jiava. Already familiar with community service, John and Lori will continue to provide “Service Above Self” as Rotarians. The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls provides services and material support to local schools, food banks, Meals on Wheels, senior citizens, needy families, veterans and local parks. In additional, the club provides emergency and humanitarian aid through the Rotary Foundation.
Pictured in photo, L to R: Town Supervisor Lori Jiava, Rotarian Steven Crew, Village Clerk John Karge.

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