Message from the District Governor
Here is an excerpt from the latest message to members from Rotary District 7190 Governor Whitney Pangburn:
- The latest topic on the transition to CNY Rotary: operations and budget. A first draft of the operating budget was given out at President Elect Training in Syracuse and all current Presidents, President-Elects and Secretaries have received a copy of this budget by email.
- Club leadership is encouraged to discuss the budget with their clubs over the coming month. Ultimately, each club will cast a single vote (no later than May 1) in favor of or opposed to the budget.
Several things stand out about the 2024-25 CNY budget:
- The District dues are $35 per member for next year, down $5 per member.
- Discretionary expenses for the President, President Elect and President Nominee are modest
- District training expenses, especially Emerging Leader expenses, are robust.
- There is a pretty significant expense allowance for Accounting Review.
TBR is fundraising for Build a Bed project
Twin Bridges is raising funds for its Build a Bed project. Working with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (https://shpbeds.org), a national organization whose area chapter (https://shpbeds.org/chapter/ny-mechanicville) is based in Mechanicville, Twin Bridges will help build beds for area kids who don't have one. Included with the beds are new mattresses, pillows and bedding. The bed build is set for Saturday, April 27.
The major fundraising effort was a "calendar raffle" which was quite successful but still left the Club short of its goal. Now TBR is continuing its effort to raise money and is asking for donations, These kids need a bed--won't you help? Please take a moment during this season of giving to make a donation--fully tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
to Build-A-Bed
CNY Rotary offers online town halls
Join CNY Rotary for Zoom sessions with brief updates on CNY Rotary progress and focus on answering your questions about what comes next.
Click here to get the zoom link.
The first Tuesday of each month, May 7 and June 4 at 7 pm.
Use the form on the CNY Rotary FAQ page to pre-submit questions that will be answered anonymously at Town Hall.
More info can be found at cnyrotary.org and CentralNYRotary@gmail.com.
Donate to our Foundation
Twin Bridges Rotary Foundation helps our region in many ways.
The TBR Foundation provides financial support a variety of local charitable organizations in southern Saratoga County including To Love a Child, CAPTAIN Community Human Services and the YMCA as well as the Shenendehowa school district. TBR members also sponsor local events such as "Breakfast With the Easter Bunny." Please help by making your donation now!
Twin Bridges Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and accepts donations that are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Southern Saratoga County, New York
Selecting a Corporate Membership in Twin Bridges Rotary has been a great option for us at CAPTAIN Community Human Services. We share the membership among 3 of our senior staff and therefore find it easy to keep up with the commitment to attend meetings. At Twin Bridges our staff have had many opportunities to give back to the community through Rotary service activities. And, Rotary has been a wonderful supporter of CAPTAIN’s programs."
--Fern Hurley
CAPTAIN Community Human Services
Why not join us? You'll help your community and you'll have fun too!
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Upcoming events
April 22 - Membership meeting, 6 pm, Delmonico's. Clifton Park.
April 27- Bed Build! Lowe's parking lot, Halfmoon.
If you'd like to take part in a meeting, email us at info@twinbridgesrotary.com or call
518-328-8358.
Twin Bridges Rotary Club
Register now for the multi-district conference
Registration is now live for the 2024 Rotary Multi-District Conference. This year Rotary District 7190, which includes Twin Bridges, is partnering with District 7150 and 7170 from the Syracuse and Binghamton areas to have one big district conference to “Create Hope in the World.” These three districts will merge on July 1 to form the new CNY Rotary.
The conference, set for Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 28 will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel in Binghamton. Events will include a talent show, fun breakout tracks featuring a home brewing and mandala painting, the first ever CNY Rotary Inauguration and more.
Speakers include Vicki Puliz (RI Director 2021-23,), Chris Etienne (RI Director 2024-26,) Past RI Foundation Trustee Dean Rohrs and polio survivor Ramesh Ferris.
More information and registration is available: Rotary District Conference.
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