SOAP BOX DERBY

Lauren M. Travaglini, daughter of Rotarian Ralph Tavaglini, drove the North Rockland Rotary's stock car down Central Avenue which is a 1,000-foot track. All the stock cars competing in this Soap Box Derby are unpowered and the speed of the car relies completely upon gravity. She participated in two "heats" and did not compete any further because her opponent won. The weather was perfect. Kathy Vandervoort,Ralph Travaglini and Sonia Crannage arrived early to set up for the event providing beverages and snacks under a decorated canopy. Several family members, PDG Carole Tjoa and many rotarians arrived to give support. Drew Kessler and two of his children also raced in the Soap Box Derby. All the children had a great time and the support they all received from our club and family was wonderful. North Rockland Rotary Club had many hay bale sponsors and the signs prepared for the event were beautiful. Pearl River Patch and New City Patch covered the event, and Lauren M. Travaglini was a STAR!