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The Rotary Club of Hamburg recently inducted two new members into its ranks. Rotary President Jerry Bastedo, middle, conducted the ceremonies welcoming Ryan Brunner, left, of the Baillie Lumber Company, and Tyler Shaw, of GCW Capital into the 76-year-old Hamburg service organization. Rotary supports projects on the local, national and international level. Locally, it coordinates Warm the Children, provides college scholarships to Hamburg and Frontier high school students and is one of the four service organizations that coordinates the Burger Fest each July. Rotary meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at JP Fitzgerald’s Restaurant.

Breakfast with the Bunny 2018

Posted by Barbara Stanley

For the 15th year, the Rotary Club of Hamburg is hosting a Breakfast with the Bunny for children, parents, grandparents, and anyone interested in an Easter holiday event. The breakfast will be held Saturday March 24th, 2018 at Oakwood Manor, 2985 Lakeview Rd. (across from the Hamburg Ice Arena). A pancake and sausage breakfast with other “breakfast goodies” will be served.

Face painting will be provided free of charge by the Hamburg YES students and a theme basket auction will be available with outstanding baskets. Our own Easter Bunny will be present to delight the children. Photos with the Bunny can be taken using your own camera at no charge.

Two seating times are available: 9:00 am to 10:30 am and 10:45 am to 12:10 p.m. Presale tickets are recommended due to limited seating and may be obtained by calling 867-8388 or by email at BreakfastWithTheBunny@gmail.com. Walk-ins will be accommodated on a space available basis. Tickets cost $5.00 for children 2-10 years old and $9.00 for ages 11 and up. Advance sale tickets will be available for pick- up at Brierwood Wine and Spirit Shoppe, 5452 Southwestern Blvd., at the corner of Southwestern Blvd. (Rte 20) and Rogers Rd.

All proceeds, as usual, go to local Hamburg area charities and your support is greatly appreciated. For a copy of the 2018 Breakfast with the Bunny Flyer please click here. https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000000329/en-ca/files/sitepage/breakfast-with-the-bunny/breakfast-with-the-bunny-2018-flyer/BWTB-2018-Flier.pdf

Club Members Participate in Visioning and Strategic Plan Session

Posted by Barbara Stanley on Jan 13, 2018

Club members met this cold, blustery Saturday morning to participate in a visioning and strategic plan session facilitated by Barbara Ochterski, Wally Ochterski, Patty Johnson, John Boronkay, and Bruce Baum. The purpose of the session was to assess the current status of the club and determine where members would like to see the club in 5 years. In the end club members were very satisfied with the results of the session and the many ideas that were exchanged. A Team was formed whose purpose is to keep the momentum going. Team members include Liz Angelbeck, Jack Flint, Maria Guizzotti, Michele Hanley (co-chair), Brandi Reed (co-chair), and Barb Stanley.

KINDNESS OF OTHERS BRINGS NECESSITIES TO FAMILIES IN NEED

While TV ads promote the latest toys and electronics of the holiday season, 226 families in need met volunteer shoppers at Sears in the McKinley Mall to purchase new, warm, winter clothing for their children. Parents, grandparents and foster parents came from Hamburg, Blasdell, Lake View, Angola, Eden, North Collins, Evans, Derby and Brant. By mid-December, 524 youngsters had items like jackets, coats, boots, pajamas and sweaters to get them through another cold, WNY winter.

“I’ve never spent $200 all at one time on clothing for my family!” exclaimed one grateful mother. “The Sears staff was so helpful, kind and nice to the families… in fact the cashier who checked us out was crying as we left, saying that Warm the Children is such a good cause for children in need,” said a longtime, volunteer shopper.

2017 Hamburgh Holidays Santa Claus Parade

Posted by Eileen Hotho on Nov 25, 2017

The Rotary Club of Hamburg once again participated in the Hamburgh Holidays Santa Claus Parade Nov. 25. The Easter Bunny was featured on their float as the club promoted its annual Breakfast with the Bunny that is set for March 24. Pictured is the Easter Bunny, Rotarian Barb Stanley, with the truck float driven by her husband, Rotarian Dale Stanley. The truck is a 1948 Ford F3 built in Buffalo. Granddaughter Haley came along for the ride. Rotarians Cindy Taylor and Eileen Hotho assisted the bunny along with volunteer friend Karen Klein and future Rotarians Jenna and Jack Sickau. The Easter Bunny was excited to meet up with her special friend, Santa Claus (Hamburgh Holidays’ Greg Jantzi). The Rotary Club celebrated 75 years of service in Hamburg earlier this year. Rotary is a supporter of Hamburgh Holidays, sponsors Warm the Children, which provides warm, brand new winter clothing for children in need throughout the Southtowns and is one of the four service organizations that put on the Burger Fest each July.

Members Take Double Decker Bus Tour of Buffalo

Posted by Barbara Stanley on Aug 29, 2017

Rotary Club of Hamburg members, family and friends participated in a 90-minute Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tour on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. The tour included the Buffalo Outer Harbor, the Buffalo River and Canalside. Officer O'Connor (Joel Dombrowski) provided a hilarious and informative tour, interacting with all those attending. Many of those who attended are interested in attending another tour in the future - the Murder Mystery - A Double Decker Death!

Rotary Exchange Student Shares his Spain Experience

Posted on Aug 17, 2017

Canaan Delgado recently visited the Rotary Club of Hamburg to speak to the club about his experiences as an exchange student in Spain sponsored by the Rotary Club of Buffalo. Pictured are Delgado, left and Rotary President Jerry Bastedo. The Rotary Club meets Tuesday evenings at 6 at JP Fitzgerald’s Restaurant.

Rotary Club of Hamburg Inducts Newest Member John Nowak

Posted by Eileen Hotho on Aug 17, 2017

The Rotary Club of Hamburg inducted new member John Nowak into the club recently. Nowak is a former member of Rotary in the Virgin Islands and is retired from the Boy Scouts of America. He relocated to Western New York to join family members. Pictured are Nowak, left, and Bastedo. The Rotary Club celebrated its 75^th anniversary this year and meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at JP Fitzgerald’s Restaurant.

Burgerfest 2017 a Huge Success!

Posted by Barbara Stanley on Aug 17, 2017

Burgerfest 2017 was held on Saturday July 15th. The four service clubs in Hamburg - Rotary Club of Hamburg, Rotary Sunrise Club, Lions and Kiwanis - are proud planners of this annual event. The day was filled with many activities for all ages and began with a great car show followed by activities for children, live entertainment and of course a beer tent, just to name a few! Proceeds from this event are used for various projects around Hamburg. Thank you for supporting your service clubs and your community!

President Barbara Stanley passes the Gavel to incoming President Jerry Bastedo

Posted by Barbara Stanley on Jul 02, 2017

The Rotary Club of Hamburg held its annual changeover meeting on 6/28/17 where incoming officers for 2017-2018 where inducted. Officers include President Jerry Bastedo, President Elect Brandi Reed and Treasurer Cindy Taylor.

Rotary Club of Hamburg - Proud Tier 1 Sponsor of the Village of Hamburg Playground

Posted by Barbara Stanley on May 06, 2017

Members of the Rotary Club of Hamburg participate in the final volunteer day for the new playground. Although it rained all day that did not dampen the energy and commitment to stay on track! Proud to support this much needed playground and to work with such an incredible group of people!

RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES SUPPORTS WARM THE CHILDREN

The Rotary Club of Hamburg is pleased to announce that Warm the Children has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities, enabling the organization to purchase warm, winter clothing at Sears McKinley for 50 additional youngsters this fall. “The grant monies used to support this award were raised from efforts of local McDonald’s restaurants in the Western New York community, and in part by national McDonald’s promotional programs, “ explained R.M.H.C administrator, Maureen Wopperer.

Ronald McDonald House Charities provides lodging, comfort and emotional support to families of children receiving medical treatment at area hospitals and reaches out to families in the community by supporting programs that benefit children. “The mission of Warm the Children, which is to provide new, warm winter clothing to youngsters in need, aligns closely with that of Ronald McDonald House charities,” emphasized Elizabeth Angelbeck, who coordinates WTC for Rotary.