(By Eileen Hotho) On hand for the gift transfer of a new Farm to Family pickup truck courtesy of West Herr Cares in partnership with the Scott Bieler Family Foundation to the Rotary Club of Hamburg Foundation were from left: Rotarian Tom Johnston, Scott Bieler, President and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group, Rotarian Eileen Hotho, Brad Hafner, Chairman of West Herr Automotive Group and Rotarians John Nowak and Earl Knauss. West Herr Cares, in partnership with the Scott Bieler Family Foundation turned over the keys to a 2023 white Chevrolet Silverado pickup work truck to the Rotary Club of Hamburg Foundation Friday, July 5 at West Herr Ford, 5025 Camp Road in Hamburg. The donation was made to the Rotary Club in support of its Farm to Family vegetable distribution program which serves thousands of Western New York residents challenged by food insecurity throughout the growing season. The Rotary Club of Hamburg Farm to Family Program currently distributes fresh produce to about 25 nonprofit food pantries, distribution centers and shelters from May through December, giving away 125,500 pounds of free vegetables in 2023. Bieler heard of the program and was intrigued and felt compelled to assist the Rotary Club and local farmers in bringing the fresh produce to those in need “We are thrilled to support the Rotary Club of Hamburg Foundation’s vital Farm to Family Food donation program,” said Scott Bieler, president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group. “By providing this vehicle, we hope to enhance their ability to transport and distribute fresh food to those who need it most in our local community, ensuring that no family goes hungry.” The donated vehicle, a former rental with a mileage of 9,000 was a welcome gift to the Farm to Family Program which requires a dependable vehicle six days a week to drive the produce to far flung locations.
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West Herr, Bieler Foundation support Rotary Club of Hamburg Farm to Family Program
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Eileen Hotho
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2024-07-09 04:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg honored its president and three Rotarians in ceremonies in a year-end event at the Taylor Road Cabin on June 11 that typically includes the induction of a new president but did not this year. President Tim Straube was presented a Rotary Gavel plaque and diamond presidential pin in appreciation of his year of service that would normally end June 30 with the Rotary calendar, but Straube has agreed to remain as president for an additional year. Three Rotarians were honored as Paul Harris Fellows, signifying outstanding support to Rotary, a global organization founded in Chicago in 1905. The Rotary Club of Hamburg was founded in 1942 and is one of the 95 clubs within District 7090 that encompasses Western New York and Southern Ontario, Canada. Photo 1 – Rotarian Tom Johnston presents President Tim with his awards. Photo 2 – President Tim is shown with Paul Harris Award recipients from left: Liz Angelbeck, Jeff Kusche and Jim Loomis.
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Rotary Club of Hamburg Honors President, Paul Harris Award Recipients
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Eileen Hotho
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2024-06-11 04:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg hosted another shredding event with Lincoln Archives from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 4 in the parking lot of Northwest Bank, 5751 South Park Avenue, Hamburg. The public was invited to bring personal and business documents – bills, medical files, tax documents and more – to be shredded on site (customers can stay to watch or just drop off their documents). The cost was $10 per standard bankers 12x17x10 box or bag, with the cost of an oversized box to be determined at the site.
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Shredding Event Held Saturday May 4th, 2024
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2024-04-08 04:00:00Z |
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by Eileen A. Hotho When most people think about retirement, they imagine a life of travel and leisure pursuits, but not Earl Knauss. At age 92, he leads the dynamic Rotary Club of Hamburg Farm to Family Program that from May to November 2023 provided 125,550 pounds of fresh vegetables (surpassing its 2022 total of 102,000 pounds) to thousands of individuals challenged by food insecurity in Western New York. The operation distributes locally grown vegetables from three Eden, NY farms throughout the growing season to food pantries at non-profit organizations, churches and shelters in Hamburg, Buffalo and beyond. (See our condensed story published in the December issue of Rotary Magazine). It all began with some funny-looking red peppers in 2007. Knauss was given three bushels of misshapen vegetables by a neighbor who had gotten five bushels from a farmer for free because they couldn’t sell them. “These peppers were perfect except for their shape,” Knauss recalls with a shake of his head. “They could not be sold to the supermarkets, and I discovered that odd shaped, blemished and imperfect vegetables were dumped or destroyed.” He asked Bill Zittel of Amos Zittel & Sons Farms for permission
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Farm to Family Addresses Food Insecurity
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Eileen Hotho
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2023-11-29 05:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg is sponsoring its 16th Annual Warm the Children Program. Although Western New York has enjoyed mild autumn weather, cold temperatures, snow and ice are sure to greet us in the coming weeks, especially based on last year’s historic snowstorms! Over 480 youngsters are ready for the cold weather, some experiencing winter for the very first time. “As temperatures dip and snow falls, families participating in this year’s Warm the Children program have winter jackets, warm hats, gloves and cuddly pajamas, courtesy of caring individuals, organizations and local foundations, which have made generous contributions to this year’s Warm the Children program,” explains Elizabeth Angelbeck, who coordinates the program for Rotary Club of Hamburg each year. Over 75 community volunteer shoppers, who accompany families to Walmart, share stories of gratefulness on the part of parents, grandparents and even great grandparents, after they’ve selected new, warm clothing for their children. Warm the Children is the grateful beneficiary of donations from Hamburg & Frontier Central Retirees Associations, Alice L. Say Foundation, Dreamcatcher Foundation, Louise K Mokadam Family Foundation, East Hill Foundation along with other community organizations and caring individuals. Warm the Children truly kicks off the season of giving. Tax deductible donations are still being accepted. Giving levels include Joyful Benefactor ($500 or higher); Caring Supporter ($200-$499); Special Friend ($100-$199). However, donations in ANY amount are greatly appreciated! Those wishing to contribute may do so by making checks payable to Warm the Children Fund, and either mailing or bringing donations to Evans Bank, 5999 S. Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075. Or, contributions may be made online at www.hamburgrotaryclub.org/SitePage/warm-the-children.
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Community Helps Keep Children Warm this Winter
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Barbara Stanley
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2023-11-14 05:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg provided meals for families staying at the Buffalo Ronald McDonald House on Oct. 26. The club supported the endeavor by purchasing the groceries and ingredients for the meals prepared at the Ronald McDonald House at 780 West Ferry St. Rotarians Colleen Gibbons and Eileen Hotho along with Krista Van Wagner, culinary instructor at Global Concepts Charter School and her student Selena Peña prepared the meal. Van Wagner is a well-known local chef and former longtime owner of Curly’s Restaurant. The Rotarian group prepared chicken Françoise, boulangère potatoes, crisp buttery carrots and apple cake for dessert. The Ronald McDonald House provides the comforts of home for the families of young patients undergoing treatment at Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo. The Ronald McDonald House is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is staffed with full-time and part-time employees. Volunteers provide the dinners through the Meal Makers/Comfort Club at the house. Photos from left: Krista Van Wagner, Colleen Gibbons and Selena Peña.
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Club Provides Meals at Ronald McDonald House
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2023-11-14 05:00:00Z |
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Our Farm to Family program works with over 20 sites and so far in 2023 has delivered over 120,000 pounds of food. The program was started by our member Earl Knauss. He has taken this program from concept to the current state of success. Food donations are continuing through November. Would you like to help support Farm to Family?
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Farm to Family Program Continues Delivering Food to Local Pantries
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Barbara Stanley
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2023-11-14 05:00:00Z |
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District Governor Scott Marcin attended The Rotary Club of Hamburg's November 7th meeting at Uncle Joes Diner on Southwestern Blvd. He will visit each club in District 7090 during his year as Governor.
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District Governor Scott Marcin Visits Club
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Barbara Stanley
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2023-11-07 05:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg honored its new president, Tim Staube for the 2023-2024 year that begins July 1 during its annual picnic at the Taylor Road Cabin on June 20th. Presiding over the ceremonies were Outgoing President Diana Staube, longtime Rotarian Tom Johnston and Hamburg resident Scott Marcin, a member of the Amherst South Rotary Club who was just days away from assuming leadership of Rotary District 7090, a sprawling international district comprising Southern Ontario and Western New York and the Rotary Club of Hamburg among the 75 Rotary Clubs comprising the district.
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Timothy Staube Inducted as President
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2023-07-18 04:00:00Z |
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The club recognized Tim Hoelscher and Lisa Avery as Paul Harris Award recipients at the club's annual officer's changeover event. This achievement is named after the founder of Rotary in Chicago in 1905 and was awarded by District 7090 Governor, Scott Marcin.  
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Paul Harris Recognition of Club Members
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2023-07-18 04:00:00Z |
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Lisa Avery and volunteer Cindy Tobin Wagner kept watch at the entrance to the Labatt Beer Tent Saturday afternoon at BurgerFest. Print Media Publicity Chair Eileen Hotho posed with one of the Food Contest Judges she recruited, Chef Krista Van Wagner, former owner of Curly's Restaurant, graduate of the Culinary Institute, teacher and owner of Krista's Kitchen. The BurgerFest Food Contest winners were: Best Burger in the the Burg, O'Brien's West End Inn for their entry of Smokehouse Burger; Most
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Burgerfest 2023 - Another Huge Success!
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2023-07-15 04:00:00Z |
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Burgerfest 2023 will be held Saturday July 15th. We are looking for a few people who would like to help serve beer at the beer tent or help navigate cars at the car show. Please email HamburgRotaryPM@gmail.com if you are interested in helping support this great community event!
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Join us at Burgerfest July 15, 2023
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Barbara Stanley
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2023-07-02 04:00:00Z |
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Outgoing Club President Diana Staube and District Governor Scott Marcin recognized three members for their service and longevity with the club. Earl Knauss 48 years, Tom Johnston 46 years and Dave Woolley 45 years.
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Club Recognizes Members for Service and Longevity
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2023-06-27 04:00:00Z |
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District 7090 Governor Scott Marcin inducts new member Maureen O'Brien to the Rotary Club of Hamburg. Welcome Maureen!
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New Member Maureen O'Brien Inducted
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2023-06-27 04:00:00Z |
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BurgerFest set for July 15, 2023
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Barbara Stanley
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2023-04-19 04:00:00Z |
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BurgerFest 2023
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Barbara Stanley
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2023-04-16 04:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg enjoyed meeting fellow Rotarians from area clubs in Western New York and Southern Ontario at the 2023 Rotary District 7090 Conference at Niagara County Community College on April 15. The occasion marked the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic that the district was able to meet in three years and passings were noted for members who are no longer with us. Attendees learned of new developments, shared knowledge and skills and enjoyed fellowship during the event. Pictured are from left: Brandi Reed, a former Hamburg Club member and current member of the Lockport Club; President Diana Straube, Lisa Avery, Wendy Hvisdak, Michele Hanley, Eileen Hotho and President-elect Tim Straube. Lisa Avery also presented information on the Paul Harris Foundation.
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Rotary Club of Hamburg attends District 7090 Conference at NCCC
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Eileen Hotho
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2023-04-15 04:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg once again hosted a very busy shredding event with Lincoln Archives from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 6 in the parking lot of Northwest Bank, 5751 South Park Avenue, Hamburg. The public was invited to bring personal and business documents – bills, medical files, tax documents and more – to be shredded on site (customers could stay to watch or just drop off their documents). The cost was $10 per standard bankers 12x17x10 box or bag, with the cost of an oversized box to be determined at the site. This is an annual event so start collecting your documents now! See you next spring!
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2023 Rotary Shredding Event May 6 in Hamburg
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2023-04-08 04:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg has been addressing food insecurity in Western New York since 2018 under the direction of Rotarian Earl Knauss and in 2022, it distributed 102,000 pounds of produce to food pantries in Buffalo and Erie County, serving about 3,000 families. The produce distribution program has been in operation since 2007 when it was founded by Knauss with the assistance of a few volunteers who took donated food to several food pantries. Five years ago, the Rotary Club agreed to join Knauss, making the production one of its official projects and christened it Farms to Families with expenses to be borne by the Rotary Club of Hamburg. The food distribution runs from May through December delivering the vegetables that are in season or available Monday through Saturday each week. Spring through fall, pairs of Rotarians and volunteers travel to participating local farms and pick up fruit and vegetables, most of it with slight visual imperfections. The donations are then distributed to the dining rooms and pantries for meals and distribution to those facing economic challenges.
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Rotary Club of Hamburg’s Farms to Families Program addresses Food insecurity in WNY
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Eileen Hotho
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2023-04-07 04:00:00Z |
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Club members gathered together in January and February to assemble 30 no-sew blankets. They were donated to the ECMC Palliative Care Unit. Once patients no longer need the blankets, they go home with the patient's family. In the photo are Rotarians Dale and Barb Stanley delivering blankets to Santosha Gompah, RN, Palliative Care Unit Manager.
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Club assembles and donates 30 blankets to ECMC
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2023-03-03 05:00:00Z |
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The second annual Craft & Vendor show brought many vendors, some new and some return vendors. The hall throughout the day was filled with many shoppers looking for Valentine gifts, home decorating ideas and even early Easter gifts. Members of The Hamburg Moose served food throughout the day and the bar was open. Congratulations to the basket raffle winners! We are looking forward to next year! For more information for next years show email HamburgRotaryPM@gmail.com 
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2nd Annual Craft & Vendor Show a Huge Success
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2023-02-04 05:00:00Z |
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Wendy Hviskak, right, was welcomed into the Rotary Club of Hamburg Dec. 6 at Uncle Joe’s Diner during the club’s regular meeting. She is shown with Club President Diana Straube. Wendy is an occupational therapist working in the West Seneca Central School District. Club Secretary Tim Straube presided over ceremonies and Rotarian Eileen Hotho was named mentor. Andrew Hvisdak was a special guest.
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2022 Rotary Club of Hamburg inducts Wendy Hvisdak
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2022-12-06 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Hamburg Sponsors 15th Annual Warm the Children Program Although Western New York has enjoyed glorious, mild autumn weather, cold temperatures, snow and ice are sure to greet us in the coming weeks. Over 400 youngsters will be ready for winter weather, some experiencing winter for the very first time. “As temperatures dip and snow falls, families participating in this year’s Warm the Children program have winter jackets, warm hats, gloves and cuddly pajamas, courtesy of caring individuals, organizations and local foundations, which have made generous contributions to this year’s Warm the Children program,” explains Elizabeth Angelbeck, who coordinates the program for Rotary Club of Hamburg each year. Volunteer shoppers, who accompany families from the greater Hamburg area to Walmart, share stories of gratefulness on the part of parents, grandparents and even great grandparents, after they’ve selected new, warm clothing for their children. Warm the Children is the grateful beneficiary of a $4,000 gift from Ferrous Manufacturing in Hamburg, in addition to generous donations from Zonta Club of Hamburg/Orchard Park, Hamburg United Methodist Church, Frontier Central Retired Employees Association, Hamburg Central Retirees and other community members. Tax deductible donations are still being accepted. Giving levels include: Joyful Benefactor ($500 or higher); Caring Supporter ($200-$499); Special Friend ($100-$199). However, donations in ANY amount are greatly appreciated! Those wishing to contribute may do so by making checks payable to Warm the Children Fund, and either mailing or bringing donations to Evans Bank, 5999 S. Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075. Or, contributions may be made online at www.hamburgrotaryclub.org/SitePage/warm-the-children.
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COMMUNITY HELPING TO KEEP CHILDREN WARM THIS WINTER
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Liz Angelbeck
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2022-11-09 05:00:00Z |
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Out of sight gas prices. Rising food costs. Higher heating bills. These are just a few of the serious challenges so many families are dealing with this year. Rotary Club of Hamburg is proud to sponsor Warm the Children, which provides new, warm, winter clothing to boys and girls from families who reside in Hamburg, Angola, Blasdell, Derby, Boston, Eden, North Collins, Lake View and Brant. Last year, as a result of the kindness and generosity of donors in the community, Warm the Children brought joyful smiles to approximately 400 youngsters in need! “As our Club begins its 15th year of coordinating Warm the Children for local families in need, we want to express our appreciation to the community for its generous support,” says Elizabeth Angelbeck, who directs the program with schools, churches and social service agencies in the Southtowns. 100% of all contributions go toward the purchase of new clothing for children in need and is fully tax-deductible. All administrative costs are absorbed by Rotary, while Club members are responsible for program coordination, with assistance from Evans Bank and community volunteers, who meet families at Walmart in Hamburg to select their clothing. The generous support of the Louise K. Mokadam Family Trust, National Grid and other organizations in the community have allowed the program to begin early this fall. “We want to encourage those who wish to contribute to Warm the Children to do so as early as possible, so we may send as many families to Walmart as possible before the snow begins to fall,” says Angelbeck. Those wishing to contribute may do so by making checks payable to Warm the Children Fund, and either mailing or bringing donations to Evans Bank, 5999 S. Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075. Or, contributions may be made online at www.hamburgrotaryclub.org/SitePage/warm-the-children.
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HELPING TO KEEP YOUNGSTERS WARM THIS WINTER
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Liz Angelbeck
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2022-10-22 04:00:00Z |
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PRESS RELEASE For Release: Contact: Wednesday, October 13, 2022 Elizabeth Angelbeck 716.861.3699 HELPING TO KEEP YOUNGSTERS WARM THIS WINTER Out of sight gas prices. Rising food costs. Higher heating bills. These are just a few of the serious challenges so many families are dealing with this year. Rotary Club of Hamburg is proud to sponsor Warm the Children, which provides new, warm, winter clothing to boys and girls from families who reside in Hamburg, Angola, Blasdell, Derby, Boston, Eden, North Collins, Lake View and Brant. Last year, as a result of the kindness and generosity of donors in the community, Warm the Children brought joyful smiles to approximately 400 youngsters in need! “As our Club begins its 15th year of coordinating Warm the Children for local families in need, we want to express our appreciation to the community for its generous support,” says Elizabeth Angelbeck, who directs the program with schools, churches and social service agencies in the Southtowns. 100% of all contributions go toward the purchase of new clothing for children in need and is fully tax-deductible. All administrative costs are absorbed by Rotary, while Club members are responsible for program coordination, with assistance from Evans Bank and community volunteers, who meet families at Walmart in Hamburg to select their clothing. The generous support of the Louise K. Mokadam Family Trust, National Grid and other organizations in the community have allowed the program to begin early this fall. “We want to encourage those who wish to contribute to Warm the Children to do so as early as possible, so we may send as many families to Walmart as possible before the snow begins to fall,” says Angelbeck. Those wishing to contribute may do so by making checks payable to Warm the Children Fund, and either mailing or bringing donations to Evans Bank, 5999 S. Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075. Or, contributions may be made online at www.hamburgrotaryclub.org/SitePage/warm-the-children.
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Warm the Children Program has begun!
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Liz Angelbeck
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2022-10-22 04:00:00Z |
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As temperatures dip and snow falls, over 375 children are wearing winter jackets, warm hats, gloves and cuddly pajamas, courtesy of caring individuals, organizations and local foundations, which have made generous contributions to this year’s Warm the Children program. Volunteer shoppers accompanying families from the Hamburg area to Walmart, repeatedly tell the story of grateful moms, dads and grandparents, many of whom become emotional as they select new clothing for their children. “The mom I shopped with just sobbed, as we were leaving the store, so grateful for her kids’ new clothing, which she would not have been able to afford,” said one veteran shopper. Warm the Children is the grateful beneficiary of a $15,000 grant from the East Hill Foundation, which seeks to address basic needs of those in the Western New York community. The Alice L. Say Family Foundation, Kevin P. Lockwood Memorial Fund, Louise K. Mokadam Family Trust and Ferrous Manufacturing have also made significant donations to assist Rotary Club of Hamburg operate the program. Donations are still being accepted. Giving levels include: Joyful Benefactor ($500 or higher); Caring Supporter ($200-$499); Special Friend ($100-$199). Donations in ANY amount are greatly appreciated! Those wishing to contribute may do so by making checks payable to Warm the Children Fund, and either mailing or bringing donations to Evans Bank, 5999 S. Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075. Or, contributions may be made online at www.hamburgrotaryclub.org/SitePage/warmthe-children.
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COMMUNITY HELPING TO KEEP CHILDREN WARM THIS WINTER
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Liz Angelbeck
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2022-10-22 04:00:00Z |
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Speakers from Red Barn Occupational Therapy, PLLC presented information about their organization at the Oct. 18 meeting of the Rotary Club of Hamburg. Pictured are from left, Kristen Murray, owner/occupational therapist, Rotarian Colleen Gibbons and Anna North, head horse handler. The practice is located at 5660 Shero Road, Hamburg and primarily serves pediatric patients through equine (hippotherapy) treatment with horses and gardening in a rural setting.
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Speakers from Red Barn Occupational Therapy PLLC Welcomed by Rotarian Colleen Gibbons
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Eileen Hotho
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2022-10-18 04:00:00Z |
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Although the day of the Harvestfest was windy, rainy and cold, many people came out and stayed warm under the heated tents! Photo 1 is Bad Habit who played from 2-5:30 followed by (photo 2) Boys of Summer who played from 6:00 - 10. Looking forward to next year. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. Great partnership between the clubs!
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Rotary Club of Hamburg and Moose Lodge 992 Host Harvestfest 2022
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Barbara Stanley
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2022-10-15 04:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Hamburg installs new officers, honors former Mayor Tom Moses, awards 3 Paul Harris Fellows, marking 80 years of service to Hamburg and the world. The Rotary Club of Hamburg installed its new slate of officers June 28 in ceremonies that also marked the service organization’s 80 years of existence. It was founded on Feb. 24, 1942 and chartered in June that year. Diana Straube was sworn in as the new president. Tim Hoelscher, CPA was sworn in as treasurer and Tim Straube took the oath as secretary for the Rotary year of 2022-23 which begins on July 1. District Governor Elect Scott Marcin administered the oath of office. The Rotary Club honored former Village of Hamburg Mayor Tom Moses, an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Hamburg, was honored for his many years of community service as both mayor of Hamburg and as a longtime volunteer with the Hamburg Fire Department. He was presented the Rotary Club of Hamburg Outstanding Service Award by outgoing President Michele Hanley, who was also recognized for her year of service to the organization. Paul Harris Awards were presented to club members Lisa Avery, Patricia Castiglia and Earl Knauss in recognition of financial support of Rotary. Master of Ceremonies and Rotarian Tom Johnston presented those awards. Three former members were given the designation of honorary members: Jerry Bastedo, Bill Bredenberg and Sid Jack. The Rotary Club of Hamburg supports efforts of Rotary International globally, such as the eradication of polio, and locally presents Warm the Children, provides college scholarships to Hamburg, Frontier and St. Francis high school students and is one of the four service organizations that coordinates the Burger Fest each July. The Rotary Club meets Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. at Uncle Joe’s Diner.
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2022-2023 Officers Installed
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2022-07-12 04:00:00Z |
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 The Rotary Club of Hamburg-KeyBank BurgerFest Cruise replaces the former car show on Main Street at the BurgerFest on Saturday, July 16th this year. There is no pre-registration required and there is no cost to participate. Those bringing their entries to the cruise should arrive between 10 a.m. and noon and enter Main Street from Center Street. The cruise will be open to a larger variety of vehicles, not just classic cars, from noon to 3:30 p.m. The BurgerFest will take place along Main and Buffalo streets and in the Hamburg Village Municipal Parking Lot from 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. with the streets closed to traffic until 8 p.m. Live bands, a beer tent and activities will continue in the Municipal Lot until closing. Two awards will be presented at the close of the cruise at 3:30: the Rotary Club of Hamburg-Keybank BurgerFest Best of Show Award and the People's Choice Award, selected by the crowds on hand. For more information, call Tom Johnston at 716-627-4411. “We are changing the car show to a cruise show, which was necessary because of Covid-19 and because Dr. Sid Jack, founder of the show has retired and moved out of the area,” Johnston said. “A cruise show allows anyone to display their car, truck, motorcycle or unusual vehicle.” Johnston also thanked KeyBank for its longtime sponsorship and support.
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Key Bank/BurgerFest Cruise Replacing Burgerfest Car Show
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2022-06-14 04:00:00Z |
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Just in time to safely destroy old financial documents after tax time, the Rotary Club of Hamburg once again held a secure shredding event on Saturday, April 30 with Lincoln Archives in the parking lot of Northwest Bank on South Park Avenue in Hamburg. The club netted over $1,500 while enjoying fresh air and sunshine. In Photo #1, President-Elect Diana Straube, left, and President Michele Hanley stand in front of the club’s inflatable logo sign. In Photo #2, Rotarian Patricia Castiglia directs traffic toward the shredding line. The Rotary Club of Hamburg was founded in 1942 as a part of Rotary International with a motto of “Service Above Self.” The Rotary Club oversees the annual Warm the Children Program, has supported hundreds of civic and charitable causes locally and internationally since its inception, and funds annual college scholarships for Hamburg graduating high school seniors. It is one of the four service clubs that has run the annual BurgerFest for over 20 years.
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Hamburg Rotary Marks Another Shredding Event Success
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2022-04-30 04:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg at its March 8 meeting at Uncle Joe’s Diner heard a presentation by financial planners Matthew Shontz and Linda Banks of Equitable Advisors. The club, founded in 1942, oversees the distribution of food through its Farms to Families program, coordinates the annual Warm the Children winter clothing drive and is one of four service organizations that organizes the annual BurgerFest in the Village of Hamburg on the third Saturday in July. From left are: Rotary Membership Chair Tim Straube, Rotary President Michele Hanley, Matthew Shontz and Linda Banks.
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Rotary Club hosts Financial Planning Speakers
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2022-03-08 05:00:00Z |
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Bryanna Prince, Events and Volunteer Coordinator for the Buffalo area Salvation Army, right, accepted this year’s sock donation at the Feb. 22 meeting of the Rotary Club of Hamburg at Joe’s Diner. Pictured with her are from left: Rotarians Jeff Kusche, President Michele Hanley, Patricia Castiglia and Jill Martucci, chair of the Sock Distribution Committee.
The Rotary Club of Hamburg has distributed100 pairs of winter quality socks to the homeless in Buffalo annually since 2016. The project began in answer to a challenge from Rotary International to engage that year in activities designed for the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Foundation. The club membership felt that because of Western New York’s cold winters and increased population of homeless people that the distribution of warm socks would be meaningful while filling an urgent need.
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Club ‘Challenge’ Continues to Benefit Homeless
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2022-02-22 05:00:00Z |
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Thanks for joining us for our second annual Drive-thru Corned Beef Dinner. It was held on Thursday, March 17th at the Hamburg Moose, 45 Church Street from 3-7pm. Again, this year we sold out of dinners! For more information about our club and how you can be part of our community events, send an email to HamburgRotaryPM@gmail.com.
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Drive Thru Corned Beef Dinner
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Barbara Stanley
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2022-02-10 05:00:00Z |
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Thank you for supporting our first Winter/Valentine Craft Show that was held on Saturday February 5th from 10 am - 3 pm. It was held at the Hamburg Moose Hall, 45 Church Street in Hamburg. Keep us in mind when you are looking for Valentine gifts or Mother's Day gifts. Mark your calendars for next year! More information will be posted in December.
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2022 Winter Craft Show
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Barbara Stanley
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2022-01-12 05:00:00Z |
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As Western New Yorkers continue to navigate their lives during the pandemic, many understand the importance of providing basic needs, particularly for children during cold, WNY winters. Rotary Club of Hamburg is proud to sponsor Warm the Children, which provides new, warm, winter clothing to boys and girls from families who reside in Hamburg, Angola, Blasdell, Derby, Boston, Eden, North Collins, Lake View and Brant. Last year, as a result of the kindness and generosity of donors in the community, Warm the Children brought joyful smiles to approximately 400 youngsters in need! “This is our 14th year of coordinating Warm the Children for local families in need and we are tremendously grateful for community support,” says Elizabeth Angelbeck, who directs the program with schools, churches and social service agencies in the Southtowns. 100% of all contributions go toward the purchase of new clothing for children in need and is fully tax-deductible. All administrative costs are absorbed by Rotary, while Club members are responsible for program coordination, with assistance from Evans Bank and community volunteers, who meet families at Walmart in Hamburg to make their clothing selections. Those wishing to contribute may do so by making checks payable to Warm the Children Fund, and either mailing or bringing donations to Evans Bank, 5999 S. Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075. Or, contributions may be made online at www.hamburgrotaryclub.org/SitePage/warm-the-children. Photo caption Hamburg Home Depot selected Warm the Children as the beneficiary of the Home Depot Foundation’s Surprise Program presenting the Rotary Club of Hamburg a $1,000 check on Nov. 16 during Rotary’s meeting at Uncle Joe’s Diner. Pictured from left are: Erin Mungovin, operations assistant store manager, Patrick Morgan, store manager, Rotarian Liz Angelbeck, Warm the Children coordinator and Maria Rebmann, associate support department manager.
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Helping to Keep Youngsters Warm This Winter
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2021-11-30 05:00:00Z |
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Snowsuits. Boots. Warm pajamas. These are just a few of the items families in need will have the opportunity to purchase over the next two months through this year’s Warm the Children program. Over 80 community volunteer shoppers are eager and ready to accompany families in need to Walmart in Hamburg, where they’ll be able to select new, warm, winter clothing for their youngsters. As we continue to navigate life in a pandemic, schools, churches and human service agencies rely on organizations like Warm the Children to provide essentials to families in need. Qualifying families who reside in Hamburg, Angola, Blasdell, Derby, Boston, Eden, North Collins, Lake View, Brant and portions of Lackawanna must be referred to Warm the Children by school and church staff. “As Rotary Club of Hamburg enters its 14th year of sponsoring Warm the Children through the Club’s Foundation, we are very grateful for community support, which includes a major donation of $15,000 from the East Hill Foundation, $3,500 from the Louise K. Mokadam Family Foundation and a $1,000 grant from Home Depot in Hamburg,” explains Elizabeth Angelbeck, who coordinates the program each fall. Last year, as a result of kindness and generosity of donors in the community, Warm the Children brought joyful smiles to approximately 380 youngsters! 100% of all donations to Warm the Children go toward the purchase of new clothing and is fully tax-deductible. Administrative costs are absorbed by Rotary, while Club members coordinate the program with assistance from Evans Bank and community volunteers. “This year, we hope to assist between 400-450 children, depending upon contributions received. We know the need is great, especially due to the pandemic,” says Elizabeth Angelbeck. Those wishing to contribute may do so by making checks payable to Warm the Children Fund and either mailing or bringing donations to Evans Bank, 5999 S. Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075. Contributions may made online at www.hamburgrotaryclub.org/SitePage/warm-the-children.
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Rotary Club of Hamburg Kicks Off 2021 Warm the Children Program
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2021-10-22 04:00:00Z |
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 The Rotary Club of Hamburg participated in the 2nd Annual Dr. Ron Mergl Pedal/Participate for Polio fundraiser. District 7090 has a goal to reach $60,000 USD, which will be tripled by the Gates Foundation. The Rotary Club of Hamburg sponsored a riding team consisting of Hamburg residents Tom Nemmer and Jay O'Donnell. On October 6th, Tom and Jay rode 52.3 miles. They rode for 4 hours and 21 minutes with an elevation of 1,439 feet. Currently donations have reached $545 which will be tripled by the Gates Foundation. Help us meet the District's goal. Now is not the time to loose focus. We are so close to eradicating Polio from the world! You can donate a flat amount or pledge by the mile. All donations will go solely towards Polio eradication. Donations can be made through PayPal or by mailing a check to Hamburg Rotary Club, PO 340, Hamburg, NY 14075. If mailing a check, please specify that your donation is for Petal for Polio. For more information on the eradication efforts and how close the world is to being Polio free visit www.rotary.org. Click here for more information on Pedal for Polio.
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Club Sponsors Riders for Pedal for Polio
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2021-10-06 04:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Hamburg has ‘Passing of the Gavel’ ceremony, awards honors The Rotary Club of Hamburg held its Passing of the Gavel ceremony June 29 at its annual spring picnic at the Taylor Road Cabin in a far from usual rite of passage to swear in its new board of officers for 2021-22. Michele Hanley was sworn in as president, taking over from John Nowak and Diana Straube became president-elect, committing to be president next year. Other officers are: Tim Hoelscher, treasurer; Tim Straube, secretary; and Eileen Hotho, publicity chair. Paul Harris Fellow Awards were presented to Dave Woolley, Lisa Avery, Tom Eaton and John Nowak.
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Passing of the Gavel Ceremony Held June 29th.
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2021-09-22 04:00:00Z |
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When the Rotary Club of Hamburg met for its first “live” meeting following many months of Zoom meetings due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was great to spend time together in person, but it was made even more special with the induction of a new member, Colleen Gibbons. Shown at the
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Colleen Gibbons joins Rotary Club of Hamburg
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2021-05-04 04:00:00Z |
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 The Rotary Club of Hamburg and Village of Hamburg Parks & Recreation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the morning of on April 7 at the small public park at Main and Buffalo streets. The ceremony marked the official opening of the three bicycle repair
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Bicycle Repair Station Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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2021-04-07 04:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg May Lottery Calendar raffle is winding down. Members of the club have purchased gift cards or items from local vendors as a way of supporting local business during this difficult time. Some businesses added an additional prize to support Rotary. In the end we had a month full of great prizes! We would like to thank local vendors, our members and of course those who have purchased tickets to this important fundraiser. Check here to see our lucky winners!
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May Calendar Raffle
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2021-03-23 04:00:00Z |
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Thank you for supporting our Corned Beef Dive Thru fundraiser. We SOLD OUT all Corned Beef Dinners BEFORE the day of the event. As always - Thank you for your support!
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Corned Beef and Cabbage Drive Thru Dinner
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Barbara Stanley
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2021-02-21 05:00:00Z |
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The motto of Rotary, “Service Above Self,” aptly describes Warm the Children, which is proud to have shined a light during such an uncertain time for so many.
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2020 Warm the Children Program Ends On a High Note!
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2020-12-15 05:00:00Z |
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World Polio Day is October 24th. This year District 7090 organized a bike ride to support fundraising efforts to eradicate Polio worldwide. District 7090 also had Buffalo's Electric Tower lit up in Rotary colors.
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World Polio Day is Celebrated
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2020-10-24 04:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg Farms to Families Program has been in operation in Western New York for 13 years and during that time, over 500,000 pounds of produce have been collected and distributed to 23 area food distribution centers (four food kitchens with dining rooms and 19 pantries) in Hamburg and Western New York.
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Rotary Club of Hamburg’s Farms to Families Program
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2020-10-18 04:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg held its Passing of the Gavel ceremony June 30 at its annual spring picnic at the Taylor Road Cabin in a far from usual rite of passage to swear in its new board of officers for 2020-2021.
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2020-2021 Officers Inducted
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2020-07-28 04:00:00Z |
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Did you know that every blood donation can save up to 3 lives? In 2005, ConnectLife, then Unyts, was approached by area hospitals looking for a cost-effective alternative for purchasing blood. By collecting, processing and distributing all the blood locally, ConnectLife’ Community Blood Service has already saved local hospitals over $10 million.
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Help Build Our Local Blood Supplies
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2020-06-30 04:00:00Z |
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Since 2007, the Rotary Club of Hamburg has sponsored Warm the Children, providing new, warm winter clothes for less fortunate families in the Southtowns. To date, 300 children from 140 families are wearing new jackets, boots, sweaters, snow pants, mittens and hats, thanks to the generosity of community members, organizations and local businesses. Rotary hopes to assist up to 400 children this year. The Rotary Club of Hamburg is extremely grateful to the East Hill Foundation for granting Warm the Children an award of $10,000 to be used solely for new warm, winter clothing. In addition, Rotary appreciates major donations from businesses and organizations such as the Zonta Club of Hamburg-Orchard Park, Ferrous Manufacturing, Hamburg Music Festival, Lutz Mobil, JP Fitzgerald’s and Walmart. Elizabeth Angelbeck, who coordinates Warm the Children for Rotary, reports that most donations come from generous individuals, particularly those who support the program from year to year. “It’s important for donors to know that all funds collected go toward the purchase of new, winter clothing, as Rotary pays for any expenses associated with the program,” she adds. Volunteer shoppers accompany families to Walmart, where they select warm clothing for their children. “It was a wonderful shopping experience!” report Dan and Dee Meyer, longtime Warm the Children volunteer shoppers. “The grandmother shopping for her four grandchildren was so very grateful and the Walmart employees we interacted with were very friendly and helpful,” Dan adds. A donation may also be made as a holiday gift in someone’s honor by enclosing a note with the person’s name and address. Rotary will mail a personalized message to the gift receiver if the donation is made by Monday, Dec. 16.
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Generous Warm the Children Donors Keep Children Warm
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2019-12-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 10, 2019
Enjoying the ride are Earl Knauss, Bill Bredenberg, Lisa Avery and Jill Martucci Club members enjoyed the annual sail on Bill Bredenberg 's amazing sailboat. At helm is Lisa Avery, Club President.
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Club Members Enjoy a Beautiful Sail!
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2019-09-10 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 27, 2019
The Rotary Club of Hamburg warmly welcomes their new Rotary Exchange student, Alex Kamp who is attending Hamburg High School through the school year. Alex will be celebrating his 18th birthday soon in the USA and is a starter with the Hamburg High School Golf Team and expects to play tennis in the spring. Alex is from the Town of Iserlohn Germany, just outside Dortmund, a sister city of Buffalo. He has begun his stay in Hamburg with the Reynolds family, hosted by Kim Reynolds and Bill Reynolds. Alex is joined in the photo with Youth Chair Amy Rooth.
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New Exchange Student is Welcomed
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2019-08-27 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Barbara Stanley on Jun 11, 2019
The Rotary Club of Hamburg recently welcomed three Hamburg High School students who will participate this summer in Rotary International’s Short Term Exchange Program. Each girl will welcome a European exchange student into her home for one month and will spend one month with the same exchange student in Europe with the other girl’s family in a cultural exchange. In August, Anna Stearns will travel to Belgium and Sienna Becker will go to Austria after welcoming their exchange student at the end of June. Annika Smith will go to Hungary June 27, returning later in the summer with her exchange student. The students are, from left: Anna Stearns (with father, Dave Stearns), Sienna Becker (with mother Delia Becker) and Annika Smith (with mother Bridget Smith). Rotary strives to make the world a better place with many global initiatives, including the eradication of polio. The Hamburg club, founded in 1942, 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 Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at JP Fitzgerald’s Restaurant. (Author - Eileen Hotho)
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Local Students Participate in Short Term Exchange Program
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Barbara Stanley
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2019-06-11 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Barbara Stanley on Jun 04, 2019
Hamburg Rotary Club cleaned a section of Camp Road (Route 75) on June 4th as part of the Adopt A Highway Project under the leadership of Rotarian Jim Loomis (not pictured). Shown are from left: Max Kellenberg, Exchange student from Prague attending Hamburg High School, President Lisa Avery and Rotarian John Nowak. Following the road clean-up members enjoyed dinner at The Waterstone Grill on Camp Road.
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Annual Road Clean-up Completed
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Barbara Stanley
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2019-06-04 04:00:00Z |
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Members of the Rotary Club of Hamburg purchased No-Sew Blanket kits and met at Erie County Medical Center to assemble the blankets. When done, the blankets were donated to the ECMC Palliative Care Unit. Several kits were also donated to the ECMC Rehab Department to be used by the therapists for patient therapy. In total more that 50 blankets were donated.
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No-Sew Blanket Prep and Donation
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2019-05-19 04:00:00Z |
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Members of the Rotary Club of Hamburg periodically join with the Salvation Army's Mobile Food Distribution Project and help feed the homeless. Members meet at the Ellicott Street entrance of the Library where food is distributed to those in need. Members return to the Salvation Army headquarters and assist with clean-up.
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Salvation Army Mobile Food Distribution
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2019-05-19 04:00:00Z |
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Each year The Rotary Club of Hamburg purchases several hundred pairs of warm socks and donates them the worthy causes. Last year the donations went to the Salvation Army. The two years prior to this, The Burrito Project was the recipient of the sock donation.
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Winter Sock Donation
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2019-05-19 04:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 14, 2019
Congratulations to our exchange student Max Kellenberger on his recent recognition. Max was in the Hamburg Sun last week in an article about the Hamburg High School tennis team. This week he was named Athlete of the Week in Hamburg High School! Nice job Max!
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Max Kellenberger Makes Us Proud!
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2019-05-14 04:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg held its 16th Annual Breakfast with the Bunny pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 13 at Oakwood Manor, Hamburg. The popular event supports Rotary programs, particularly those earmarked for children, throughout the year. Rotarians and volunteers dished up pancakes, sausages, pastries and juice for hungry families. Rotarian Dave Evans served as emcee for the event. Many children enjoyed visits with the Easter Bunny on his gilded throne or participated in coloring contests and face-painting.
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16th Annual Breakfast with the Bunny is a Huge Success
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2019-04-25 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Barbara Stanley on Oct 23, 2018
Maj. Steven Lopes of the Salvation Army’s Buffalo Branch addressed the Rotary Club of Hamburg on Oct. 23 with a presentation on his role as a leader of the national not-for-profit organization. He said he and his wife are both ordained ministers with the Salvation Army and have made it a lifelong career. Shown with Maj. Lopes is Rotary President Brandi Reed presenting him with a memento from the club. Author - Eileen Hotho
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SALVATION ARMY MAJ. STEVEN LOPES IS ROTARY SPEAKER
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Barbara Stanley
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2018-10-23 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Barbara Stanley on Oct 15, 2018
A special thank you to all the volunteers and patrons of the 2nd Annual Meat Raffle. More than 300 people attended and as can be seen by the photo, all had a lot of fun winning steaks, ribs, turkey or bacon to name a few! Proceeds are used to help fund our Warm the Children program and area high school scholarships. Hope to see you next year and Remember - MEAT, MEAT, MEAT, MEAT!
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2nd Annual Meat Raffle is a Huge Success
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Barbara Stanley
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2018-10-15 04:00:00Z |
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Saturday, Sept. 22 Howard Hanna Parking lot The Rotary Club of Hamburg will hold Shredding Day on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of Howard Hanna, 3674 Commerce Place (off Camp Road, Rte. 75) in Hamburg. The public is invited to bring their sensitive documents for shredding in boxes or bags (10-inch by 12-inch by 15 inch or 24 inches) or 10-inch by 15-inch by 24 inches, or medium kitchen-size bags of papers). Shredding will be completed on-site by Lincoln Archives, Inc. The cost is $10 per box or bag, with a maximum of five boxes. Proceeds will benefit the projects of the Rotary Club of Hamburg. The Hamburg club was founded 76 years ago and 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 BurgerFest each July. (Author Eileen Hotho)
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Rotary Club of Hamburg sets Shredding Day Fundraiser
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Barbara Stanley
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2018-08-31 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Barbara Stanley on Jul 11, 2018
The Rotary Club of Hamburg on July 11 recognized member Patricia Castiglia for exemplary service, giving her a few special gifts from the club from the recent Rotary International Convention held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Hamburg Rotarians who attended the convention, Dale and Barbara Stanley, Lisa Avery and Eileen Hotho brought back a convention T-shirt, visor and travel tags for Castiglia who has served as president two times, serves on district committees and most recently, as secretary for two consecutive terms. Pat is shown modeling her new swag. The Hamburg club 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 Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at JP Fitzgerald’s Restaurant in the Village of Hamburg. (Author - Eileen Hotho)
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Club Recognizes Fellow Member for Rotary Service
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Barbara Stanley
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2018-07-11 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Barbara Stanley on Jun 05, 2018
The Rotary Club of Hamburg at its June 5 meeting awarded $1,000 college scholarships to local high school seniors. From left are Rotarian Earl Knauss, Hamburg High School student Aydon Stormer, Frontier High School Student Tom Notto, Rotary President Jerry Bastedo, St. Francis High School student Dante Guizzotti and Rotarian Patricia Castiglia. Rotary supports projects on the local, national and international level. The Hamburg club was founded in 1942 and since 2007, has coordinated Warm the Children, provides college scholarships to Hamburg and Frontier high school students and is one of the four service organizations that present the Burger Fest each July. (Author Eileen Hotho)
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Rotary Club of Hamburg awards college scholarships to high school students
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Barbara Stanley
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2018-06-05 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Barbara Stanley on May 08, 2018
The Rotary Club of Hamburg has adopted a section of Camp Road in Hamburg and each spring Jim Loomis rounds up members to ensure that section of the road is debris free. This year 15 members attended the clean-up which was followed by dinner at Major Tom's.
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Club Members Clean Up Camp Road
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Barbara Stanley
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2018-05-08 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Barbara Stanley on Mar 13, 2018
Tim Hoelscher, left, was honored by the Rotary Club of Hamburg recently when he was presented with the Paul Harris Award, the highest honor in Rotary. Jerry Bastedo, right, president of the Rotary Club of Hamburg is shown giving Tim the award, pin and certificate. Tim is a self-employed CPA and 10-year member of the club. (Author Eileen Hotho)
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Hoelscher earns Paul Harris Award
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Barbara Stanley
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2018-03-13 04:00:00Z |
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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
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Breakfast with the Bunny 2018
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Barbara Stanley
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2018-01-29 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Barbara Stanley on Jan 23, 2018
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.
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NEW ROTARIANS WELCOMED
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Barbara Stanley
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2018-01-23 05:00:00Z |
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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.
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KINDNESS OF OTHERS BRINGS NECESSITIES TO FAMILIES IN NEED
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Liz Angelbeck
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2018-01-13 05:00:00Z |
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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.
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2017 Hamburgh Holidays Santa Claus Parade
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2017-11-25 05:00:00Z |
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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!
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Burgerfest 2017 a Huge Success!
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Barbara Stanley
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2017-08-17 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Barbara Stanley on Aug 08, 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.
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Exchange Student Canaan Delgado Speaks at Club Meeting
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Barbara Stanley
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2017-08-08 04:00:00Z |
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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.
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President Barbara Stanley passes the Gavel to incoming President Jerry Bastedo
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2017-07-02 04:00:00Z |
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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! 
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Rotary Club of Hamburg - Proud Tier 1 Sponsor of the Village of Hamburg Playground
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Barbara Stanley
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2017-05-06 04:00:00Z |
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Posted by Eileen Hotho on Nov 28, 2016
When the Rotary Club of Hamburg held its annual “passing of the gavel” ceremonies two years ago, along with welcoming new President Dale Stanley, the then-72-year-old organization also honored Larry Wilson for 60 years of service to the club and W. Thompson “Tom” Eaton for 50 years. To mark the momentous occasion on June 24, 2014, incoming Rotary District 7090 Governor Jack Amico of West Seneca presided at the affair held June 24 at J.P.’s Pub in Lake View.
An active Rotarian until his recent illness, Larry Wilson passed away on October 12, 2016 at the age of 97. He was a past president of the club in 1965-66.
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Hamburg Rotarians will miss longtime Rotarian Larry Wilson, member of Rotary Club of Hamburg for 62 years, who passed away at 97
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2016-11-29 00:00:00Z |
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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.
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RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES SUPPORTS WARM THE CHILDREN
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2016-11-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Eileen Hotho on Nov 14, 2016
The Rotary Club of Hamburg was among cosponsors of the Erie County Opiate Resource Fair held at the Town of Hamburg Senior Community Center on Nov. 15. The town Department of Youth, Recreation and Senior Services hosted the event. Members of Rotary helping out are pictured with Acting District Attorney Michael Flaherty, fourth from right and Barbara Burns, public affairs officer with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District, third from right. Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon is shown, second from right. From left are Rotarians: Jack Flint, Jerold Bastedo, Lisa Avery, Chi Chi Hoeslcher (spouse), Earl Knauss, Liz Angelbeck, Rotary President Barb Stanley, Dale Stanley and Tim Hoelscher.
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Rotary Club of Hamburg Co-sponsors Opiate Resource Fair
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2016-11-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Eileen Hotho on Jun 27, 2016
The Rotary Club of Hamburg installed its new president and slate of 2016-17 officers during the “passing of the gavel” ceremonies held June 28 at a picnic at the Taylor Road Park in Hamburg. The induction of new President Barbara Stanley and recognition of 2015-16 President Maria Guizzotti was overseen by District Governor Marleen Diehl and former Rotary Secretary Tom Johnston. Dihl, who had just assumed the leadership of District 7090 that week, and Johnston also bestowed Paul Harris Fellow awards to nine individuals; one posthumously.
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Rotary Club of Hamburg Passes Gavel, Awards Paul Harris Fellows
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2016-06-28 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Dan Meyers on Dec 28, 2015
Members of the Rotary Club of Hamburg and the Town of Hamburg Lions Club are extremely grateful to the many donors who helped allow the Warm the Children program to assist approximately 370 needy children in acquiring new winter clothing.
The community-wide project, now in its 20th year in the Southtowns region of Western New York, helps to make a difference in the lives of children because 100 percent of contributions received from donors go toward the purchase of new clothing for children in need. With the two service clubs assuming all administrative expenses and club volunteers handling coordination of the program, needy families from more than 40 different schools, churches and human service agencies were assisted thanks to the generosity of community minded individuals.
The thank you sentiments that have been received are too numerous to list, which includes correspondence not only from families who have benefited from the program but also from volunteer shoppers who assist the needy families in selecting their new clothing items at the Sears department store at the McKinley Mall in Hamburg. Some of the highlights include the following:
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Warm The Children Program wrapping up another successful campaign
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2015-12-29 00:00:00Z |
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Early conference registration ends 12/15/15.
Please don’t delay; send your deposit in today!
Donna Banach
District 7090 Rotary International Convention Chair, 2016, Seoul, Korea
Voting Delegate, 2015 Rotary International Convention, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Secretary, Rotary Club of Hamburg, 2014-2105
Proud Member of the Rotary Club of Hamburg since 2012
*If calling Gate 1 Travel for information, please contact Benjamin Roerich at 1-800-682-333 ext. 1129
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Join us in an organized trip to the 2016 Rotary International Convention in Seoul, Korea
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2015-11-24 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Liz Angelbeck on Sep 23, 2015
The Sears Store at McKinley Mall in Hamburg is the new location for shoppers through the Rotary Club of Hamburg’s Warm the Children Program. Store Manager Debra Mahaney met with Rotarians at their Sept. 22 meeting to display some of the store’s new winter clothing for children. Pictured from left with Mahaney, second from left are members of the Warm the Children Committee: Liz Angelbeck, coordinator; Kevin Neubeck, personal banker at Evans Bank; Maria Guizzotti, Rotary Club president; Barbara Stanley and Earl Knauss. Evans Bank and the Town of Hamburg Lions Club are partners in the program. Rotary Club of Hamburg announces new partnership with Sears McKinley Mall store for Warm the Children program
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SEARS JOINS WARM THE CHILDREN PARTNERS
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Liz Angelbeck
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2015-09-23 04:00:00Z |
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Please join fellow Rotarians from all across western New York and southern Ontario (and perhaps other parts of the US and Canada) for an organized trip to the 2016 Rotary International Convention in Seoul, Korea. Travel with experienced Gate 1 Travel who have been leading group tours for 34 years.
We need 10 registrations for us to receive the special group rate. (20 registrations will meet our District goal!) Please refer to the itinerary for details. A small deposit will hold your reservation. If you have questions, please contact email Donna Banach or call her at (716) 870-7175 (after 6p), or Benjamin Roerich at Gate 1 Travel, 1-800-682-333 ext. 1129.
Thanks for your consideration!
Donna Banach
District 7090 Rotary International Convention Chair, 2016, Seoul, Korea
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Rotary International Convention Travel Package
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Donna Banach
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2015-09-01 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Eileen Hotho
The Village of Hamburg will mark the 130th birthday of the hamburger at Burger Fest on Saturday, July 18 from noon to 11:30 p.m. Located along Main and Buffalo Streets (Rte. 62) and in the Municipal Parking Lot, the festival offers something for people of all ages and interests. Distinctive food offerings will be found at The Taste of Hamburg which showcases samples of the best offerings of about 25 local restaurants.
The one-day festival includes live music (headliners are the Breakaway Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.) in three locations throughout the day, children’s activities and inflatable rides at First Niagara Bank Kids Space; an arts and crafts show and sale, the KeyBank Car Show, the Magic on Main Street and the Labatt beer tent.
Live music begins at noon with Terry Buchwald as Elvis; Tom Stahl & The Dangerfields at 2:30 and Passion Works at 5. Rock ‘n Roll to the Rescue and Nickel City Road Show entertain on Main Street beginning at noon - Rock n Roll to the Rescue until 4 p.m. during the Classic Car Show hosted by the Rotary Club of Hamburg and until 4:30 for Mike Margerum. The Burger Fest Arts & Crafts Show is scheduled from noon to 7 p.m. along Main and Buffalo streets, sharing space with merchants and not-for-profits. The Car Show has 42 classes, including Corvettes to ’67 and Chevy to ’57, Best Car from Hamburg and Best Specialty Vehicle. Call Tom at 649-6800 for more information. Registration on the day of the show is $15, $12 if pre-registered. Enter onto Main Street from the Center Street side.
The festival celebrates Hamburg, N.Y. as the true birthplace of America’s favorite sandwich, the hamburger, at the Hamburg Fairgrounds in 1885. The annual festival is hosted on the third Saturday of July by the Rotary Club of Hamburg, the Hamburg Rotary Sunrise Club, the Town of Hamburg Lions Club and the Hamburg Kiwanis Club. Hamburg held its first Burger Fest in 1985 to mark the100th anniversary of the birth of the hamburger after organizers discovered a history book detailing the burger’s origins.
Frank and Charles Menches, food vendors who traveled the world’s fair circuit, and who have been credited with also creating Cracker Jacks and ice cream cones, concocted the all-American burger. Legend has it that the Menches brothers ran out of their usual pork sausage that hot, fateful day at the fair and turned to local butchers to replenish their supplies. When no pork was available, a butcher suggested ground beef. The Menches brothers purchased the beef, but added secret ingredients, including coffee grounds to create a unique flavor. The hamburger was born! For a schedule of events, vendor registration forms and other information about Burger Fest, please visit our website at www.hamburgburgerfest.com. Additional sponsors include Waste Management, Great Harvest Bread Co., Wegmans and Hamburg Gaming.
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Rotary clubs in Hamburg, Lions, Kiwanis host Burger Fest July 18, 2015
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Eileen Hotho
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2015-07-06 00:00:00Z |
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The four Avenues of Service are Rotary's philosophical cornerstones and the foundation on which club activities are based: - Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the club's effective functioning.
- Community Service covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community
- International Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary's humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace
- Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards.
Interested in hearing more about our club? Please contact Kent Hilton, Membership Chair at khilton@sigmarep.com. We appreciate your interest in service.
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Interested in membership?
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2015-06-30 04:00:00Z |
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Donna Banach photographed Barb Ochterski and Pat Castigilia at the District 7090 Changeover on 6/28/15. Dick Malo photo bombed the shot! 
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Dick Malo photo bombs Barb and Pat
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2015-06-29 00:00:00Z |
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Donna Banach, Secretary, Rotary Club of Hamburg 2014-2015 attended her first Rotary International Convention in Sao Paulo, Brazil in June 2015. How exciting to personally meet John Germ, President-Elect 2016-2017 and his wife.
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Donna Banach meets President-Elect John Germ
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2015-06-23 00:00:00Z |
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Rotary is focused on the following six areas:
1. Peace and conflict prevention/resolution
2. Disease prevention and treatment
3. Water and sanitation
4. Maternal and child health
5. Basic education and literacy
6. Economic and community development
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Rotary's Six Areas of Focus
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2015-05-18 00:00:00Z |
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Thanks to all who supported our Annual Breakfast with the Bunny through attendance and/or donating gifts, money or time. The big bunny couldn't do without the help of his bunny assistants! (See more photos on our Facebook page!)  From left Sheila Flynn, Joanne O'Hara, Linda Bastedo, Lynn Woolley and Eileen Hotho
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Bunny Assistants at Breakfast with the Bunny March 30, 2015
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2015-04-03 00:00:00Z |
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Breakfast with the Bunny, March 28, 2015
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2015-03-25 00:00:00Z |
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 Gratitude and congratulations to Earl Knauss for his many FORTY years of service to the Rotary Club of Hamburg! Thank you!
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Earl Knauss celebrates 40 years with Rotary
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2015-03-10 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Donna Banach on Oct 06, 2014
GENEROUS DONATION Representatives of the American Gift Fund Louise Y. Mokadam Family Foundation present a check for $2,500 to the Rotary Club of Hamburg for the Warm the Children Program. Pictured from left are: Rotarians Earl Knauss and Liz Angelbeck, Bon and Chris Mokadam of the Foundation, and far right, Rotary Club President Dale Stanley accepting the check.
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Warm the Children 2014 campaign launches with generous donation by Mokadam Family Foundation
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Donna Banach
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2014-10-07 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Eileen Hotho on Jun 30, 2014
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Rotary Club of Hamburg Honors 60-year, 50-year Members at Historic Event.
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Eileen Hotho
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2014-07-01 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Barbara Stanley on Jun 20, 2014
Article submitted by Eileen Hotho
The Village of Hamburg will mark the 129th birthday of the hamburger at Burgerfest on Saturday, July 19th from noon to 11:30 p.m. Located along Main and Buffalo Streets (Rte. 62) and in the Municipal Parking Lot; the festival offers something for people of all ages and interests. Distinctive food offerings will be found at The Taste of Hamburg which showcases samples of the best offerings of about 25 local restaurants.
The one-day festival includes live music in three locations throughout the day with the headliners on the Hamburg Gaming Main Stage being  JJ Swing playing from 7:30 to 11:30 pm. There will be various children’s activities and inflatable rides at First Niagara Bank Kids Space, the Key Bank Classic Car Show, the Lake Shore Savings Bank Burgers, Buns & Beds Parade, the Labatt beer tent and the Uncle Joe’s Hamburger-eating contest. Live music begins at noon with Terry Buchwald, followed by Nerds Gone Wild at 2:30 - 4:30 and Tom Stahl & the Dangerfields from 5-7 pm. Rock ‘n Roll to the Rescue and Nickel City Road Show entertain on Main Street from noon to 4 p.m. during the Classic Car Show hosted by the Rotary Club of Hamburg. On Main and Buffalo Streets there will be an Arts & Crafts Show and numerous booths with local merchants and not-for-profits from noon to 7 p.m. The Car Show has 27 classes and in addition to the class awards there will be special awards including the Best Car from Hamburg, the Best Specialty Vehicle etc.. Call Tom at 627-4411 for more information. Registration on the day of the show is $15, $12 if pre-registered. Enter onto Main Street from the Center Street side.
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Burgerfest 2014
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Barbara Stanley
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2014-06-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Barbara Stanley on Nov 22, 2013
The Hamburg Sunrise Rotary honored several of our community’s military veterans including Larry Wilson for the many sacrifices they have committed to help keep the United States of America free from tyranny and protecting our liberty and the American way of life. Larry was a Captain in the US Navy. He was in the Carrier, Air Department serving during World War II. Larry has been a member of the Rotary Club of Hamburg since January 14th, 1942.
This year was the 12th annual Recognition Dinner which was held on November 9th, at the Hamburg VFW Post 1419’s Oakwood Manor. Veterans were presented with a beautiful walnut plaque recognizing their service to us all. Next Year’s 13th Annual Veterans Recognition Dinner will be held On Saturday, November 8, 2014 again at the Oakwood Manor Banquet Facility.
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Larry Wilson Recognized at Sunrise Rotary’s Veterans Recognition Dinner
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Barbara Stanley
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2013-11-23 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Donna Banach on Jun 06, 2013
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Rebuilding and Recovering: Serving with Rotary in the Wake of a Disaster
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Donna Banach
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2013-06-07 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Donna Banach on Jun 06, 2013
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Connect with us on Twitter
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Donna Banach
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2013-06-07 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Donna Banach on Jun 06, 2013
Few Americans think about polio these days; for many it has gone the way of the steam locomotive and black-and-white TV. But this crippling viral disease still threatens children in parts of Africa and Asia. Twenty-five years ago my organization, Rotary International, joined with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to try to bring an end to it once and for all. We’re almost there: Last year saw only 223 new cases worldwide. That’s a drop of more than 99% from the 350,000 cases reported annually in the 1980s.
Read more of this story in the Harvard Business Review, June 2013, here: http://hbr.org/2013/06/if-you-want-to-do-something-really-big/ar/1
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If You Want to Do Something Really Big
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Donna Banach
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2013-06-07 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Barbara Stanley on May 20, 2013
Article submitted by Eileen Hothos
The Rotary Club of Hamburg donated $2,000 toward the cost of an Ice Ball game to the Village of Hamburg Recreation for use by children at the Youth Center on Prospect Avenue. The funds were raised through the recent Breakfast With the Bunny. Several years ago, the club helped purchase a Bubble Hockey game. Pictured from left are: Nicholas Gallardo, Recreation Leader, and Rotarians Kent Hilton, Patricia Castiglia, Dennis Lalka, President, and Tom Eaton.
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Ice Ball Game Donated to Village of Hamburg Recreation Center
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Barbara Stanley
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2013-05-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Donna Banach on Apr 17, 2013
By the end of this summer, young baseball players should have a new diamond to hear the phrase “play ball” on thanks to the efforts of the Hamburg Rotary Club and the Town of Hamburg Recreation Department.
In the fall of 2012, the Hamburg Rotary Club began talking with the town about the idea of building a diamond at the Nike Base, said Hamburg Rotary Club member Kent Hilton.
“We were looking for a field,” Hilton said.
What resulted was what was essentially the continuation of a project that began in 1999, when the Rotary Club built the “Rotary 1” field at the Nike Base. That field is a regulation size field that is 60-feet from the pitchers mound to home plate, and 90-feet from home plate to first base.
According to Hilton, it was built with the intention of “two backstops to be completed later.”
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The Rotary Club of Hamburg and the Town of Hamburg Plan a New Diamond at Nike Base
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Donna Banach
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2013-04-18 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Donna Banach
Happy Birthday to Jack Flint who celebrates his birthday on January 11th and Eloise Zoyhofski who celebrates her birthday on the 18th.
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January Birthdays
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Donna Banach
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Posted by Donna Banach
Gratitude for your years of community service to the Rotary Club of Hamburg. This month we congratulate those who joined our club in the month of January:
Tom Eaton, Larry Wilson and Leo Fallon who have been in Rotary for 73 years (1942); Tom Blaine (34 yrs/1981); Tim Hoelscher (7 yrs/2008); Maria Guizzotti and Cindy Taylor both joined in 2012.
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January Rotarian Anniversaries
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Donna Banach
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Please join us in an organized trip to the 2016 Rotary International Convention in Seoul, Korea. Benjamin Roerich from Gate 1 Travel* has put together a great package for us (May 26, 2016 to June 3, 2016). Check it out here: 
