Jennifer DeFrancesco, executive director of Hudson Valley Honor Flight with (standing l-r) veterans Ed Lynch, Mike Eckert, Tom Brennan, Tony Cosimano, Warwick Rotary president Laura Barca, Candido Rivera, John McDonald, Everist Lemay and Stan Martin. Rose Becker is seated in front. ( Photo provided.) Warwick. Rotary Club donates to local veterans Warwick Valley Rotary Club recently showed their support to local military veterans with donations. During its Feb. 15, 2023... Local News 27 Feb 2023 | 02:03
Dinner co-chairs Leo R. Kaytes and Laura Barca are planning the Feb. 18 fundraiser. ( Photo provided) Warwick. Beefsteak dinner Warwick Rotarians are planning a fund-raising “all-you-can-eat” beefsteak dinner and tricky tray to help support three dozen... Local News 02 Feb 2023 | 02:39
Rotary District Governor Larry Palant, left, installs new officers of the Warwick Valley Rotary Club. Shown, left to right, are Palant, Laura Barca, president; Laurene Iammatteo, vice president; Tina Buck, treasurer and vice president of the Warwick Valley Rotary Foundation; Layna Skok, recording secretary; John McGloin, president of the club foundation; and Neil Sinclair, Rotary Club president-elect. Not pictured is Patti Lurye Dempster, corresponding secretary. ( Photo by Wayne Patterson) Laura Barca becomes new president of Warwick Valley Rotary Club WARWICK —Laura Barca, who started and continues to direct Warwick’s annual “Flags for Heroes” tribute, to be displayed at... Local News 05 Jul 2022 | 07:08
Volunteers Beth Maas and Pat Nolan accepted $1,500 checks on behalf of the Florida and Greenwood Lake Food Pantries to assist with increased holiday demand and rising food prices. Leo R. Kaytes, president of the Warwick Valley Rotary Club, presented the $3,000 in donations at the service club’s Nov. 17 meeting at the Landmark Inn. The Warwick Food Pantry received its donation in a separate presentation. Photo by Jim LaPlante. Warwick. Rotarians donate to food pantries Local News 19 Nov 2021 | 03:22
The Warwick Valley Community Center has two upcoming Halloween-related events on Oct. 23 and Oct. 31. Provided photo. Warwick. Halloween happenings at Warwick Valley Community Center The Warwick Valley Community Center has two upcoming Halloween-related events for your calendar. Halloween Hoopla On Saturday,... Local News 05 Oct 2021 | 02:27
Stan Martin, left, and Warwick Valley Rotary Club President Leo R. Kaytes present Carole Tjoa, Rotary District PolioPlus Chair, with a $4,000 donation to Rotary International’s effort to eliminate polio worldwide. In the background are some 250 Rotary Flags for Heroes displayed on the Chateau Hathorn lawn. Photo by Michael Tjoa. Warwick. Gates Foundation matches 2 for 1 Warwick Rotary’s $4,000 donation to fight polio A $4,000 donation from the Warwick Valley Rotary Club to eradicate polio worldwide has tripled in value to $12,000 thanks... Local News 28 Sep 2021 | 02:01
Thirteen flags (far left), representing the service men and woman who died during the recent Afghanistan evacuation, were among 233 flags to honor the heroes of Warwick and beyond that were on display during the Warwick Rotary Club’s Flags for Heroes. Photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Rotary Flags for Heroes raises $10,000 for charity The Warwick Rotary Club would like to thank all those who sponsored flags this year as a way of honoring their heroes. To... Local News 20 Sep 2021 | 09:26
Lisa Kevins and Marge King-Porter have been installed as new members of the Warwick Valley Rotary Club. They join the service organization’s growing number of community volunteers, which now numbers in the 60s. Shown, left to right, are Leo R. Kaytes, club president; Frank Truatt, who sponsored Kevins; Lisa Kevins; Marge King-Porter; and her sponsor, Stan Martin, who performed the installation ceremony. Warwick Rotarians are local residents who believe in giving back to their community and have as their motto “Service Above Self.” They donate time and money to almost three-dozen community organizations and projects plus provide scholarships to deserving youth. They meet every Wednesday noon at the Landmark Inn. Prospective members are invited to attend. Photo by Wayne Patterson. Warwick. Rotarians induct two new members Local News 22 Aug 2021 | 05:35
Laurene Iammatteo, club and membership chair of the Warwick Valley Rotary Club, recently installed three new members – Marie Pennings, Connor Smith and Carmela Borrazas – into the service organization’s growing number of community volunteers. Shown, from left to right, are: Edwin Wiley, who sponsored Marie Pennings; Pennings; Leo R. Kaytes, club president and sponsor of Connor Smith; Smith; Wayne Patterson, sponsor of Carmela Borrazas; Borrazas; and Dr. Iammatteo. Warwick Rotarians are local residents who believe in giving back to their community. They donate to almost three-dozen community organizations and projects plus provide scholarships to deserving youth. They meet every Wednesday noon at the Landmark Inn. Prospective members are invited to attend. Provided photo. Warwick. Rotary Club membership continues to grow Local News 08 Aug 2021 | 04:14
Warwick Rotarians participate in Warwick Memorial Day Parade. Photos provided Chris Olert. Warwick. Warwick Rotary Club wraps year of service to community Warwick Valley Rotary Club wrapped its year, with a trio of community events: Rotarians purchased and delivered meals courtesy... Local News 15 Jun 2021 | 08:35
Fourth-grade students at Park Avenue Elementary School enjoy dictionaries provided by the Warwick Valley Rotary. Standing from the left, Principal Bill Biniaris and Rotarians: President-Edward M. Lynch, Vice President-Neil Sinclair and Event Coordinator-Ryan O’Leary. Every fourth-grader in the Warwick School District was given a dictionary courtesy of the Rotary Club, and in the event, the Club reviewed the importance of community service. Photo provided by Chris Olert. Warwick. How to spell community service Local News 18 May 2021 | 01:24
Warwick Valley Rotary Club donated roses and masks to Meals on Wheels of Warwick. Pictured from left to right are: Rotary helper Marge King-Porter, Project Coordinator/Rotary member Stan Martin and Mary Sellers, Meals on Wheels volunteer. Photos provided by Debby Briller. Warwick. Sweet treats Meals on Wheels of Warwick recipients received extra treats this week with their meal deliveries. Girl Scout Unit 229 in the... Local News 26 Apr 2021 | 12:57
Warwick. The Rotary Club takes on Godzilla to help feed hungry neighbors; plays golf, too To coincide with the Ramadan-Passover-Easter season, Warwick Valley Rotary recently presented checks to the Greenwood Lake... Local News 30 Mar 2021 | 02:59
Photo by Creative Free Stock from Pexels. Warwick. Rotary selling roses for good causes, all Warwick Valley Rotarians are selling long-stem roses as a fund raiser for their three dozen service projects. The roses,... Local News 29 Mar 2021 | 08:45
Warwick Valley Rotary President Edward M. Lynch, right, presents Rotary check to the Warwick Community Center's Karen Thomas, center, and Travis Stella, left, at the center. Warwick Community Center is one of dozens of community groups supported by Warwick Valley Rotary . Photo provided by Chris Olert. Warwick. Rotary donates $500 to Warwick Community Center Local News 11 Jan 2021 | 01:16
