The Liberty NY Rotary Club has launched a fundraising campaign to support victims of the devastating wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles, California. In collaboration with local Rotary Clubs in the affected areas, our Club is working to assess the urgent needs of those impacted by this disaster and provide immediate relief.
Disaster relief has been a cornerstone of the Liberty NY Rotary Club's mission for many years. From New York to Texas, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Belize, and Haiti, our Club has mobilized resources, partnered with other Rotary Clubs, and worked alongside community organizations, businesses, and individuals to support those in crisis. Through these efforts, we have built a strong network of response teams with organizations such as VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters), FEMA, Operation Endeavor, and the PC-12 Tango Whiskey Squadron.

From January 26th to February 1st, 2025, the Liberty NY Rotary Club (LNYRC) Disaster Preparedness and Relief Team made a significant impact on disaster readiness in Puerto Rico, a region that has historically faced devastating hurricanes and earthquakes. The team, consisting of Irving Kaplan, Dan Parkhurst, Gary Siegel, and Gary Silver, traveled to the island with the mission to enhance resilience and preparedness in the face of future natural disasters.
The team’s efforts included participation in the three-day Puerto Rico VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) Conference, where they connected with key organizations such as FEMA and VOAD. These vital meetings focused on fostering collaboration, cooperation, coordination, and communication, which are essential for improving disaster preparedness across Puerto Rico.
“Puerto Rico's challenges are immense, particularly with a fragile power grid that often leaves communities vulnerable during and after disasters. Our team is committed to making sure the island’s Rotary clubs and communities are better equipped to respond and recover when the next disaster strikes,” said Irving Kaplan, Member of the LNYRC Disaster Preparedness Team.
In collaboration with Rotary District 7000 leadership, the Liberty Rotary team developed a comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Plan, which lays the groundwork for strengthening local disaster response efforts. The team identified and met with six pilot Rotary clubs across Puerto Rico, located in San Juan, Mayagüez, Yauco, Manatí, Guayama, and Quebradillas. These clubs were selected as the first to implement disaster preparedness strategies, with a goal to spark broader engagement from their members and local stakeholders.
“The response from the pilot clubs was incredibly positive. Some clubs were already in the process of forming their disaster preparedness committees, while others have made tremendous strides by reaching out to community stakeholders to establish priorities and goals for the next six months,” said Dan Parkhurst, a member of the team. “Our goal is to ensure that Rotary clubs across the island are ready—not if, but when—disaster strikes.”
The Liberty NY Rotary team’s visit was met with overwhelming gratitude, and the work of the team was formally recognized. During their trip, each of the LNYRC team members were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Rotary District 7000 Governor, Marco Bilen-Thillet, in acknowledgment of their invaluable service and collaboration with local Rotary clubs in Puerto Rico.
“The efforts of the Liberty Rotary team have not only helped prepare Puerto Rico for future challenges but also provided a spark of hope and urgency for ongoing community involvement in disaster preparedness,” said D7000 Governor Belen-Thillet. “This partnership will go a long way in ensuring the island's resilience for years to come.”
As the Liberty NY Rotary Club Disaster Preparedness and Relief Team continues to work alongside Puerto Rico’s Rotary District 7000, the lasting impact of their mission will strengthen the island’s ability to survive, recover, and rebuild after disasters.


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The Liberty Rotary Club held our 55th Annual Spaghetti Supper on October 29th at the Liberty High School Cafeteria. Our team worked seamlessly to ensure our many guests enjoyed a delicious meal in a warm and welcoming setting.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us to share a meal and support this cherished tradition. Particular appreciation goes to the food services staff at Liberty High School who prepared a delicious meal and allowed us to assist in serving our guests. A special thank you to the Liberty High School Interact Club for their invaluable assistance during the event, and to the cast of this year’s musical, Cinderella, who brought a delightful touch of royalty and fun to the evening.
Proceeds from the supper will be evenly shared between Liberty High School Interact and Liberty Rotary Club, helping to fund a variety of programs and initiatives that serve our community.
The Thalmann family hosted a fantastic event on Sunday, 10/14, with "Stepping Easy with Ellen," a lively line dancing party benefiting The Daniel Thalmann Scholarship Fund. It was a joyful day filled with fun for everyone who attended this event held at Bridge and Tunnel Brewery. The food was plentiful and delicious, the craft beers were a hit, and the atmosphere was full of celebration. It was heartwarming to see so many gather in honor of Danny Thalmann’s legacy of service. His daughters, family, and friends did an outstanding job organizing the experience dedicated to ensuring educational opportunities for young people.
The Liberty Rotary Club was honored to be one of the sponsors of the event and contribute some of the food. Many of our members attended to show their support for this meaningful cause.














Jack has dedicated his life to “service above self”. His long list of contributions to serving our club and district include: Liberty Rotary Club President four times, Liberty Rotary Club Treasurer one time, Sargent at Arms two times and a plethora of committee chairmanships and memberships. At the District level, Jack has been an Assistant Governor for Region 5 for the past 4 years and serves on the Membership Committee and Innovative Clubs subcommittee.
What is most impressive about Jack is that he does an astounding amount of work, while removing ego from the equation. He is a wonderful man doing incredible work and seeks nothing in return, but the satisfaction of a job well done and the goal of improving lives. Through his actions, Rotary is able to make the world a better place.
We are fortunate to have men like Jack Strassman in this world!




Liberty Rotary Club is delighted to be one of the race sponsors.
Dylan was a beloved community member and a Fallsburg police officer. The event is being held in memory of Dylan, and to help end the stigma of drug addiction. Proceeds from the event will benefit "Hope Not Handcuffs", a program designed to help those experiencing problems with addiction to get the help they need.


Liberty and Monticello Rotary Clubs enjoyed a fabulous night out at the Forestburgh Playhouse Tavern, featuring the incomparable talents of Somerville! The food was excellent, the company outstanding and the music was sizzling hot. Thanks to the generosity of Forestburgh Playhouse, a portion of the proceeds was shared with each of the two participating clubs. As a result, not only did we have a fantastic evening, but each club took home a check for $500. Thank you to our hosts The Forestburgh Playhouse and the band Somerville for giving us such a memorable evening.
























Liberty Rotary Club could not be prouder of our member, Barbi Neumann-Marty, who this week received the SYDA Foundation Community Service Award 2023.
Barbi is a long term member of our club and involved in a great many committees and initiatives. She has also served as a member of the club board for many years. She has dedicated her life to giving all she can to improve the circumstances of others. Barbi is a great person and a great Rotarian.
She is the senior unit director of the Town of Wallkill Boys and Girls Club, which serves North Orange and Sullivan counties. She is also a community-based provider for the Children’s Home and a member of the board of CARE.
Barbi was honored at a ceremony held at the Sullivan County Government Center on November 15. She gave a heartwarming speech about family, community and the power of putting "service above self".
Barbi Neumann-Marty is exceptionally worthy of this recognition. Her dedication to the community and her endless contribution of time to help so many is incredible.
Congratulations to Barbi for this honor, of which you are so deserving.
Shown below are the Rotarians there were able to be present for Barbi's Award Ceremony.









We greatly value the friendship we share with The Boys and Girls Club because they offer safe spaces for the children in our community to learn essential life lessons, and to become more successful students, better citizens, healthier human beings and finer stewards of our planet. Furthermore, they assure these young people have a network of caring adults to help them get through the difficult and complex challenges of growing up in a world that is filled with tremendous obstacles.
As Rotarians, we try to live our professional and personal lives in accordance with the Four-Way Test. The first question is “Is It the Truth”. The Boys and Girls Club promotes honesty and integrity. Second, “Is It Fair to All Concerned”. Your organization promotes fair play and equality, inside the club and the wider community. Third, “Will it Build Good Will and Better Friendships”. The Boys and Girls Club is all about relationships to make the passage from childhood to adulthood a more positive and enjoyable experience. And fourth, “Will it Be Beneficial to All Concerned”. The Boys and Girls Club is dedicated to providing equity, inclusion and supports to everyone associated with their organization and others in need.
For all these reasons, and more, we are proud to be partners with and good friends of The Town of Wallkill Boys and Girls Club. It is our goal to maintain this relationship well into the future.













Gary Siegel was inducted into the Rotary District 7210 Hall of Fame. Those who know Gary are aware that his commitment to all things Rotary is exceptional, and that he has dedicated countless hours to improving the lives of our neighbors near and far. We are so very proud to have Gary as a member of our club and for all the amazing work that he does. His entry into the Hall of Fame is extremely well deserved. We offer him our sincere appreciation and congratulations!
Additionally, Jack Strassman was sworn in for another year as the District 7210 – Region 5 Assistant District Governor. Jack also exemplifies an incredible commitment to our club and “service above self”. His tireless efforts make a huge difference in the ability of the clubs of Region 5 to accomplish their lofty goals.
Our club also received a “Grow Rotary” certificate. Our Membership Committee, chaired by Judy Siegel, has been dedicated to assuring they bring in the finest people to make Liberty Rotary Club an exceptional group of individuals that can make big things happen. Thank you to the committee and all those members that have joined our ranks to do good in the world.




4. The Liberty Rotary Year 2023-2024 will be a bit different, because it will be the first time our group will have co-presidents. Last night Co-Presidents Bill Silver and Gary Silverman were inducted to the role. They look forward to continuing the incredible momentum that our club has been building for many years. Shown below are Gary, Bill and District Governor Peter Sullivan.


St. Pauly Textile Inc. will use the items for charitable purposes, and through the partnership, our club will receive a monthly host fee that will support our various community projects.
We ask that donated clothing items are bagged and tied. There is a QR code near the drop chute with tax deduction information!



















The 45th Annual 98.3 WSUL Heart-A-Thon is coming soon!

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