SHARE THE WARMTH. 

This October, give what you no longer wear a new purpose. 

Drop off new or gently used coats, hats, and gloves at one of two Goshen locations and help provide warmth to neighbors in our community this winter.

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Help us spread the word.

DOWNLOAD A FLYER

OCTOBER 1 IS THE FINAL DAY TO RSVP. 

We invite our friends, partners, and supporters to a casual gathering on October 3 at 2:00 PM to celebrate you — the people who make Goshen Rotary's work possible.  There is no cost to attend. Join us to meet new friends, spend time with old ones, and enjoy food, refreshments, and good company. 

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We invite you to honor a parent, teacher, friend, family member, veteran, first responder, mentor — or anyone whose story deserves to be remembered.

Click the image to learn how to sponsor your hero. And join us on October 25 as we celebrate the stories behind the names.

Welcome, New Member, James Finnegan!

At our September 1st meeting, we welcomed James Finnegan as a new member of the Goshen Rotary Club. Jim is a Goshen native and no stranger to Rotary, as he served as a member and Vice President of the Interact Club at Goshen High School. He is well known for serving as Country Club Manager, then General Manager, at the West Hills Country Club. Currently, James is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Middletown, NY. He has a long history of volunteering and sees joining Rotary as another opportunity to give back. Welcome Jim; we are happy to have you!

Pictured: Doris Obremski welcomes James Finnegan with Sponsor, Maria Dwyer, Membership Chair

Posted by Veronica Weiss

Jon Scott Bennett

On August 25th, we hosted historian, storyteller, and documentary filmmaker Jon Scott Bennett. The importance of social media was stressed as a means of collecting stories, making connections, and educating people of all ages to get excited about history. He showed us reels and videos from his work and explained that he uses YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X to share his content, making history exciting, entertaining, and available to everyone.

Jonathan Redeker

On Tuesday, August 4th, we had the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Redeker, Orange County Legislator, representing District 2, the Towns of Goshen and Warwick, as well as the Villages of Goshen and Florida. A long-time Goshen resident, he is also the coordinator for building technology programs and professional development in technology implementation at Goshen Central School.
Legislator Redeker stated he wanted to attend our Rotary Club meeting as a public servant, to be a bridge builder, and to see how we could work together to uplift others as a community.
 

Interact Club Visit

The Goshen Rotary Club had the pleasure of hosting four officers of the Goshen High School Interact Club at our July 28th meeting. The Interact Club is a Rotary-sponsored organization for young people, ages 12-18, that focuses on leadership development, community involvement, and the power of Service above Self. Tom Grimaldi is the Goshen Rotary Liaison and teacher; Christina Maliwacki, is the Interact Advisor.

Pictured (L-R): Rhyley Ruffy, Yujin Rosie Li, Ava Carroll, and Tarunya Balamurali

Installation Dinner 2026-2027

The 98th Installation of Officers and Directors for the Rotary Club of Goshen, NY, for the year 2026-2027 took place on July 16th at Limoncello’s at the Orange Inn. It was an evening of fellowship, laughs, and song courtesy of Marty Schwartz.

2026 GAW Road Race Results

Please use this link to access the Race Results….Second Wind Timing 

Race Photos  …….2026 GAW Photos

 

 

Taste of Goshen Update…

Thank you to all who attended the Taste of Goshen at the Harness Racing Museum. Many Rotarians worked hard behind the scenes to create a beautiful event for the community. A special thank you to Mark Gargiulo who takes the reins for organizing this event year after year. Our fundraising helps us to help our community by providing scholarships for local students, donating to many charitable organizations and performing service projects at i.e. Braeside Camp and the Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley. Our next event is the Great American 2026 Great American Weekend 5K & 10K Goshen Rotary Run on July 4th, 2026. Please join us!

Shelter Cup Update…..

So proud to have been a Silver Sponsor of the Shelter Cup! In spite of the weather, the event was successful and many happy pups had their pictures taken. We had our ShelterBox up and were there to answer questions about the program and the work that Rotary does here in the community and abroad. We would love for you to join us any Tuesday 7:30-8:30 am at the Goshen Public Library goshenrotary1928@gmail.com (Above, Maria Dwyer-Membership) (Below l-r Robert Doss, Director, Ron Klieverik, Secretary, Paul MacLane, President and Mark Gargiulo, VP, discussing ShelterBox and Rotary.

Come support the Goshen Rotary in our biggest fundraiser of the year!         FOOD-MUSIC-SILENT AUCTION-CASH BAR

 

Meeting at Orange County Emergency Center

Our April 21st meeting took place at the Orange County Emergency Services 911 Center. Rotarian and Deputy Commissioner Robert Doss gave us a tour of the facility after our meeting, and we were thoroughly impressed by the scope of the services and state-of-the-art technology. Standing in the control room that could rival that of NASA, we could see there was true coordination between all departments from a 911 call, all the way through to true disaster preparedness and response…… 

On April 9, 2026, The Goshen Rotary Club marked its 98th anniversary since joining Rotary International on April 4, 1928. Under the theme “Almost a Century of Service Above Self,” Neal Frishberg hosted the event at Limoncello at the Orange Inn. After a rousing rendition of “God Bless America” by Mark Gargiulo, Neal read from the historical narrative that longtime member Ken Obremski had compiled and written for the Charter’s 50th and 75th anniversaries. Members then shared fun stories from club history, including a music and dance number by Doris Obremski originally performed by her children in Goshenanigans. Special guest, Jonathan Wallace, descendant of Augustus “Gus” Wallace—the Charter's first President—shared his family's longstanding dedication to the country, their involvement in Goshen, and work with Rotary Clubs locally and internationally. 

 

Meeting Notes 3/17/26

Maureen Jagos, Director of the Braeside Camp visited with us this morning. She gave us an update on the upgrades that were being done on the cabins for the children. Ron Klieverik, (Pres-Elect) presented Maureen with an check for $3815. This was from the District matching grant program. That was in addition to the $7000 we donated already.

 
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Speakers
Carol Smith, Vice Chair, HVHF Board of Directors
Oct 06, 2026
Hudson Valley Honor Flight
Hudson Valley Honor Flight
Sam Bergsohn, Attorney
Oct 13, 2026
Running for Goshen Town Supervisor
Barry Adelman
Oct 20, 2026
Co-Founder and Executive Director of Music for Humanity
Joe Betro, Supervisor, Town of Goshen
Oct 27, 2026
Incumbent, Running for Re-election
Meeting Responsibilities
2026 Oct
Greeter
Weiss, Veronica
 
Invocation
Levenback, Ginny
 
Sgt. @ Arms
Schwartz, Martin
 
Rotary Minute
Kurek, Kathleen
 
Upcoming Events
  • 2026 Coats, Hats and Gloves Drive
    Oct. 01, 2026 - Oct. 31, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
  • Rotary: Behind the Impact
    Oct. 03, 2026 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
  • Club Meeting
    Goshen Public Library & Historical Society
    Oct. 06, 2026 7:30 a.m.
  • Board Meeting
    Fabricant Lipman & Frishberg, PLLC
    Oct. 08, 2026 6:00 p.m.
  • Club Meeting
    Goshen Public Library & Historical Society
    Oct. 13, 2026 7:30 a.m.
  • Club Meeting
    Goshen Public Library & Historical Society
    Oct. 20, 2026 7:30 a.m.
  • Club Meeting
    Goshen Public Library & Historical Society
    Oct. 27, 2026 7:30 a.m.
  • Club Meeting
    Goshen Public Library & Historical Society
    Nov. 03, 2026 7:30 a.m.
  • Club Meeting
    Goshen Public Library & Historical Society
    Nov. 10, 2026 7:30 a.m.
  • Board Meeting
    Fabricant Lipman & Frishberg, PLLC
    Nov. 12, 2026 6:00 p.m.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Robert Doss
    October 13
  • Clifford Kelsey
    October 28
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