Clifton Park Supervisor
tells members about town's
operation during pandemic
Clifton Park Supervisor Phil Barrett spoke atT BR's regular Thursday video meeting May 14. He discussed the town's programs and operations, which have been cancelled or postponed
The Club has cancelled in-person events and is meeting regularly via Zoom video conferencing in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.If you would like to attend a future meeting write to info@twinbridgesrotary.com and we will send you the link.
During the pandemic, Club members are still helping to support the work of organizations such as CAPTAIN Community Human Services and To Love A Child and projects such as Bountiful Backpacks (see article below). In addition, planning is going on concerning events later in the year such as the Changeover Dinner, Karaoke Night, Spirit of Thanksgiving and Breakfast With Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Unfortunately, cancelled events included the very popular Breakfast With The Easter Bunny. The Board will continue to reevaluate the situation and make announcements as appropriate.
Continue to visit this website and the
TBR Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TwinBridgesRotary)
for Rotary news and information.
Twin Bridges Rotary serves the Clifton Park/Halfmoon area of New York's Capital Region. Members are individuals from many walks of life who joined together to help their community. Being part of Rotary International allows these people to multiply the effect of their hard work.
And they have fun too!
Rotary is 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.--Rotary International website (www.rotary.org)
Avoiding in-person meetings has not stopped Twin Bridges members from their work. Above, Clifton Park Supervisor Phil Barrett spoke to members recently via video conference.The Club meets Thursdays at noon as well as one evening per month.
Twin Bridges Rotary Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization and accepts donations that are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Your contribution will help continue Twin Bridges' efforts to aid charitable causes in Saratoga County and around the world. These include the HOPE Project (TBR's effort to fight heroin/opioid addiction in Sartoga County), Ronald McDonald House, Chamber Angels, To Love A Child, CAPTAIN Community Health Services, Gift Of Life, and Shelter Box.
Southern Saratoga County, New York
"Bountiful Backpacks" program
to provide food for local children
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Full Year dues $165.00
Half-Year Dues $82.50
Admin Fee (new members only) $40.00
Rotary International and the Covid-19 pandemic
Rotary International is closely monitoring the Covid-19 pandemic and continuously assessing the potential impact on Rotary operations, events and members.
Get the full story at the website of Rotary International:
Hannaford bags help TBR's programs
For the month of June, Twin Bridges Rotary Club will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Hannaford store located at 19 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park.
Twin Bridges Rotary has joined with the Shenendehowa School District abd To Love A Child, Inc.to create "Bountiful Backpacks," a new program aimed at meeting the food needs of children at times when other resources are not available, especially on weekends and now during the pandemic. This exciting program provides backpacks filled with food that is child-friendly, shelf-stable and easily consumed.
Food donations for Bountiful Backpacks are now being collected with several locations available--see Backpack Flyer for details. Monetary donations can also be made. Please help!
Happy Dollars!
Twin Bridges has a tradition of ending its weekly meetings by having each person tell about something that has made them happy and then donating a dollar or more to the Club. In this time of video meetings, here's a way for members (or anyone else) to make a donation to help the Club.
Twin Bridges Rotary Club
Upcoming events
All in-person events have been cancelled until further notice. Upcoming Zoom events:
May 28 - Doug Ford, Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio
June 4 - Dr. Oliver Robinson, Shenendehowa Superintendent
During the pandemic Twin Bridges is meeting via video conference Thursdays at noon. If you wold like to take part email info@twinbridgesrotary.com and we will send you the link.