34th Annual Horse Show (2004)
Welcome to the 34th Annual Horse Show sponsored by the Rotary Club of
Peekskill. Club members enjoy putting it on and are proud that it is
recognized as one of the premier family events in our community.
The Rotary Club of Peekskill is part of Rotary International, an organization
of business and professional leaders. Locally we are a group of about
80 men and women who believe in our community and dedicate countless
hours and energy to help make Peekskill and Cortlandt a better place
for all of us.
This (show journal) is part of the Horse Show tradition and provides
us with a major part of the resources that we will use to support vital
organizations and educational grants in the year ahead. Every dollar
raised goes into the Rotary Foundation which disburses these funds back
into the community and to worthy international programs.
We thank those who encourage our efforts by buying advertisements in
this journal. And we offer special thanks to those businesses — Berger
Appliances, Westchester Broadway Theatre, Hudson Highland Cruises and
Hollowbrook Golf Club — that donated prizes for our Horse Show Raffle.
Their support enables us to contribute each year some $30,000 to charitable
organizations, and grant scholarships to students in local high schools.
Throughout this publication you will see stories highlighting programs
supported by the Rotary Foundation during the last year. Among organizations
receiving funds were the Field Library, Habitat for Humanity, Hudson
Valley Hospital Center, Paramount Center for the Arts, Lapolla Little
League and many more. Internationally, we’ve continued to fund
the Metangula Sewing Project in Mozanbique.
Education remains a key focus for the foundation with grants this year
going to Uriah Hill and Frank G. Lindsey Schools. Exceptional seniors
at Peekskill, Hendrick Hudson and Walter Panas High Schools were recognized
with scholarships, grants and awards.
The club also focused on programs for young people including “adoption” of
an elementary school class, sponsorship of Interact Clubs at area high
schools, support for a French student to attend Peekskill High School
and spend a year living with families in our town, and subsidizing the
study of education and disability issues in England for a young Peekskill
professional.
Peekskill’s Rotarians remain committed to making a positive influence
in our community and we extend our special thanks to those who attend
the Horse Show and help us continue to do our good works.
Thank you and please enjoy the show.
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