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November Students of the Month

The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls recognized the November Students of the Month. Dakota Loots from Roy C. Ketcham High School who is also an exchange student, Elizabeth Clark from Wappingers Junior High School, Cameron James from Evans Elementary School and Adara Cornell from Sheafe Road Elementary. Each student received a certificate of recognition and a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble from the Rotary Club, a gift certificate from Longobardi's and a certificate from the Town of Wappinger and Village of Wappingers Falls. Congratulations to all!

AI Intelligence

We had the privilege of hosting Sheila Appel from IBM as our guest speaker today, and she delivered an insightful session on AI Intelligence! Sheila shared how AI is transforming industries, particularly through innovations at IBM, and how it’s impacting everything from business operations to social platforms. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the future of technology and how AI will continue to shape our lives. A big thank you to Sheila for sharing her knowledge and experience with us!

District Foundation Dinner

President Elect Dick Thurston and Past President Bela Alves is attending the Rotary District 7210 Foundation Celebration. Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls is receiving an Every Rotarian Every Year Banner, 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club Banner and the ShelterBox Hero Award. These awards and banners wouldn’t be possible without our members. Thank you!

Winter Blood Drive

Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls is proud to be hosting a winter Blood Drive on FRIDAY, January 10, 2025 at Wappinger Town Hall (20 Middlebush Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590) from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Schedule an appointment here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results.... Your donation can help save up to THREE lives! Thank you to the Town of Wappinger for the continued support of our blood drives!

Donation to ASFP

The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls donated $150 to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). This contribution was made possible through the sale of custom Rotary suicide prevention T-shirts. Thank you to Maria Idoni, Area Director for coming to our meeting yesterday to talk about AFSP and accepting our donation.

The AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. They focus on education, research, advocacy, and support for survivors of suicide loss.

Pictured below is Club President Todd Bowen, AFSP Area Director Maria Idoni and Club Mental Health Chair Jessica Miuccio.

Bannerman’s Island

Today, our guest speaker was Sheldon Stowe. He spoke about the amazing, rich history of Bannerman’s Island which was very cool! Thank you for speaking to our club members!

Pictured below is Rotarian Joe Raffaele, Guest Speaker Sheldon Stowe and Club President Todd Bowen.

Great Work Montessori School

Thank you to Jody Caffaro from Great Work Montessori School for being our guest speaker today. Great Work Montessori School is located in the Village of Wappingers Falls.

Pictured below (left to right) is Rotarian Pam Tarquinio, Jody Caffaro and Club President Todd Bowen.