The final round of the Yonkers Rotary Youth Speech Contest will be on Wednesday 27 April. Three finalists will complete for the top prize. They will be scored by 5 judges. Mayor Spano is expected to be present at the event.at 6:15 pm at The Fairways at Dunwoodie in Yonkers.
16 students participated across three days in the preliminary round. Each student’s speech was scored by three judges. All high school grades (9 through 12) were represented by those students. The three finalists who will be speaking at the final round are all sophomores (Class of 2024) (in
alphabetical order): To participate in this contest, students had to exercise several different skills. First, they had to use their critical thinking skills to formulate a response to the contest topic. Next, they had to use their research skills to find information about their contemplated response. Then, they had to use their writing skills in order to craft a speech that, they thought, would be effective. Fourth, they had to use their public speaking skills to practice how they would deliver their speech in a meaningful and impactful manner. Finally, of course, they had to use their self-confidence and self-esteem – no matter how much they practiced, it’s always very different practicing by oneself or with close friends and family than it is when delivering a speech to a live audience!
alphabetical order):
• Brieanna Boateng, Riverside High School
• Diamond Krigger, Charter School of Educational Excellence High School
• Adrina Tiju, Yonkers Middle High School
• Diamond Krigger, Charter School of Educational Excellence High School
• Adrina Tiju, Yonkers Middle High School
The Club has donated over 200 hardcover books to the Riverfront Library in Yonkers. September was Rotary's Education and Literacy month during which Rotarians are urged to undertake projects that expand education and literacy opportunities across communities. The donated books are from the personal collection of Vice-President and Area Governor Bina Ahmad and Past District Governor Mahbub Ahmad. Five Club Rotarians were present at the handing over of the books to the Director of the Library Sandy Amoyaw, who is also the Club Historian and a long-time Club Member, In addition to the two donors, Lawrence Farah and Anissa Latif also helped with unloading the books.,
The Director of Yonkers Public Libraries Jesse Montero was a guest speaker at our Club meeting on 27 September. He said the Library system was looking to expand its' holdings to cater to a wider audience. Accepting the books, Director of the Riverfront Library, Sandy Amoyaw thanked AG Bina and PDG Mahbub for their thoughtful donation. He said the books will help expand the breadth of the holdings of the Library and may be shared with the other branches of the Yonkers Library system. AG Bina said most of the books were collected over a period of years for their home library which they are now downsizing. PDG Mahbub said the books in a large library will be available to many more readers rather than just beautifying a small home library. Most of the books are contemporary fiction, including sets by authors, John Grisham, Lawrence Sanders, Clive Cussler, Robin Cook, and others as well as classics. This is the Club's third donation of books to the Yonkers Libraries, Earlier donations were to the Will Library and the Riverfront Library.
We are saddened to announce the passing away of our beloved Peggy Murphy, past Club Secretary. Peggy passed away on 16 September after a sudden illness. She was 77
In the aftermath of the devasting 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti on 14 August, our Club has undertaken an urgent project to send relief supplies to the stricken people of Haiti. The Club Board has approved the purchase of 12 barrels to be loaded up with clothing, non-perishable food items, and school supplies. Club Volunteers will load up these barrels with the donated supplies on 8 September 2021 at 5 pm. The project headquarters is at the office of Club Membership Chair George John, Century 21 Royal at 679 Central Avenue, Scarsdale.
In awarding this honor to VP Bina, who is also the District's Area Assistant Governor for Area 5, DG Mary cited Bina's dedication, innovation, development of 2 new Clubs, social media activities and her support for the District's goals as the main factors for selecting her for this award. In receiving the award, VP Bina said she was humbled and honored to be selected for this award. In an emotionally choked voice, she said she believed teamwork was the key ingredient for success. She expressed her gratitude to DG Mary and thanked her for her outstanding leadership.
The two auctions significantly replenished the Club's Foundation resources, permitting the Club to undertake projects which could not otherwise have been undertaken.
Service Above Self
Yonkers, NY 10710
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