Salvation Army's Kids Christmas Party

The Salvation Army's Kids Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12th from 2 to 4 at the Hudson Intermediate school (formally the Hudson Middle School). Captain April needs people to help set up and decorate the Cafe before the event, help run games and serve food during the event and of course everyone's favorite thing help cleaning up.

If anyone would like to help, please email April or visit their website www.salvationarmyhudson.org for more information.

Come and Be SCARED - if you DARE!

It's that time of year again! Come and join us for our Haunted House fundraiser at the Wenk Funeral Home on Friday, October 30 and Saturday (Halloween night!), October 31 for lots of fun and screams!

Click here for more info....

Red Cross Blood Drive - 10/16/09

Northern Columbia Rotary sponsors a bloodmobile in conjunction with the American Red Cross four times a year at the Chatham Firehouse. NCC Rotary does this as a community service to help the Red Cross obtain much needed blood for use in our area. Our volunteers assist with calling donors to schedule appointments, signing in appointments and walk-ins on the day of the drive and, also, running the canteen.

Date: 10/16/09
Time: 12 noon - 7 pm
Where: Chatham Fire House
Contact Gail for more information or to sign up: 392-3676 or email

Speaker (8/27/09) - 2009 RYLA Attendees

On Thursday, 8/27, our speakers were two of the 2009 RYLA attendees. Melyssa Sweet from Icabod Crane was a member of the Creative Games group.

"RYLA was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity. I've never felt so comfortable and open with people I've only known for a few days." Her favorite activity at RYLA was My Two Cents. "We were divided up randomly in groups of 10 or so and sat in a circle on the floor. We were then given controversial topics to discuss... however even though the topics were very touchy and most people had strong opinions we had to disagree agreeably as we discussed each issue. Some of the topics included abortion, drinking ages and if they are appropriate, drug use, standardized testing, and then some not so important like whether Burger King was better than McDonalds. Everyone really seemed to get a lot out of it, and it was surprising how well everyone worked together and we all listened to what each other had to say even if we didn't agree. RYLA really and truly was one of the best experiences. I even find myself singing the RYLA cheer here and there or smiling at complete strangers in public places. It really has rubbed off on me."

Melyssa's friend, Greg Deso, dressed up as a game show host and members of the 2009 RYLA Creative Games group.

Speaker (8/20/09) - Bill Peak of Patriot Flight

On Thursday, 8/20, our guest speaker was Bill Peak from Patriot Flight, who updated us on what’s happening before we presented him with a nice big check for $2,231.89. He has 93 veterans who want to travel to D.C. this year and we helped him send at least seven, so needless to say he was very happy!

Bill and his lovely wife, Laura, have become friends with our Rotary group and we look forward to having them come back with an update after the flight.