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• David Yermack, PhD., Professor, New York University Stern School of Business

  • When
    08/06/2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  

  RETIRED MEN'S ASSOCIATION OF GREENWICH, Inc. (RMA)  Invites you to its meeting, August 6, 2025, at 11 am at Christ Church, Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT. 

      The program will also be shown on Zoom athttps://bit.ly/30IBj21                                   and on local cable channels 24 (Verizon) and 79 (Optimum)

                                  David Yermack                                           “Is Cryptocurrency Here to Stay: Controversies and Consequences”             

  Dr. David Yermack will explain the latest developments in the rapidly expanding field of cryptocurrencies. In a January 2022 talk to the RMA, Dr. Yermack explained the concept of decentralized digital currencies. Bitcoin, blockchain, tokens and other terms have entered the lexicon but are still not fully understood by most people. Since then, many new forms of cryptocurrency (such as the “stablecoin”) have been introduced and appear to be spreading, without regulation, mostly in commercial settings but with overtures for introduction at government level. 

  Among the many controversies and issues are crime and illicit use (money laundering, scams, frauds), regulatory and legal challenges, weak oversight, risks to consumers and investors (not backed by governments or central banks), privacy and security concerns (hacking, theft of personal information), environmental impact (huge energy requirements), and political and ethical issues (no public accountability or governance). Dr. Yermack will provide his expert perspective on these challenges and the potential for cryptocurrency to enter the mainstream.

  David Yermack is the Albert Fingerhut Professor of Finance and Business Transformation and former Chairman of the Finance Department at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He has been a member of the faculty since 1994, teaching a full semester course on cryptocurrency with his Law School colleague Prof. Geoffrey Miller. Professor Yermack holds AB, MBA, JD, AM and PhD degrees, all from Harvard. In addition to his research on cryptocurrencies, he has published widely cited papers on such diverse topics as executive compensation and corporate governance, options in baseball player contracts, incentive compensation for clergymen, tobacco litigation, fraudulent charitable contributions, CEO mansions, and the fashion industry. He is a frequent speaker on cryptocurrency to many audiences.

  Our next speaker, on August 13, will be Prof. Nelson Tebbe, Cornell Law School, “2025 Update on Constitutional Law at the Supreme Court”

  The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association offers a free program every Wednesday that is open to the public, both men and women; no reservations are required. Our social break starts at 10:40 am followed promptly by our presentation at 11:00 am. For additional information see https://greenwichrma.org.

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• Nelson Tebbe, Professor, Cornell Law School

  • When
    08/13/2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  RETIRED MEN'S ASSOCIATION OF GREENWICH, Inc.  invites you  to its meeting, August 13, 2025, 11:00 am at Christ Church,  Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave., The program will also be shown on Zoom at https://bit.ly/30IBj21 and on local cable channels and 79 (Optimum).

            Nelson Tebbe

                        “The Roberts Court’s Remaking of Religious Freedom”

  Over the last few years, the Supreme Court has remade the law surrounding religious freedom, strengthening the right to free exercise and weakening the Establishment Clause. Nelson Tebbe, the Jane M.G. Foster Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, will describe the changes that the court has made since about 2020. He will focus on three cases that were decided this summer: concerning parents’ right to absent their children from aspects of the public school curriculum that offend their religious values, concerning the ability of religious groups to form charter schools, and concerning the rights of religious employers to be exempt from paying unemployment taxes. In these cases, the Roberts Court has extended the pattern of ruling in favor of religious actors.

  Professor Tebbe works on freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and general constitutional law. In the spring of 2025, he was the Kluge Chair in American Law and Governance at the Library of Congress. His articles have appeared in leading legal periodicals including Columbia Law Review, University of Chicago Law Review, and Harvard Law Review, and his books have been published by Harvard and Oxford University Presses. As a media commentator, he has published opinionpieces in media outlets such as The Atlantic, The New York Times, and the Washington Post. A graduate of Yale Law School and Brown University, Professor Tebbe also holds a Ph.D. with distinction in the anthropology and sociology of religion from the University of Chicago.

  Our next presentation, on August 27, will be a recital by George Ubogy and Cynthia Mackay, entitled “A Journey Through Some of America’s Greatest Songs”

  The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association offers a free program every Wednesday that is open to the public, both men and women; no reservations are required. Our social break starts at 10:40 am followed promptly by our presentation at 11:00 am. For additional information see https://greenwichrma.org.
  

  
  

   

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• The Annual RMA Raft up

  • Start
    08/14/2025
  • End
    08/21/2025
  • Location
    Great Captain Island

  
  

  The Annual RMA Raft up
  

  The annual RMA boat hook up will be sometime during the last two weeks of August. 

  Historically, the boats tie up on the north side of Captains Island in Greenwich around lunchtime for about two hours. Participants bring their own food and drinks, and enjoy the camaraderie and the fantastic location.

  My co-chairman, Jean Luc Streiff will bring his Morgan 32-foot sailboat from Stamford, and I will bring our 22 Four Winns power boat from Rye. Our combined capacity will be 14 participants. We are looking for additional boats to join the outing.

  Sign-up on the bulletin board or find me at meeting time.

  Bob Giaquinto, Co-Chairman

  
  

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• No RMA meeting

  • When
    08/20/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  
  

  Summer Vacation!

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• USTA TENNIS - US Open Fan Week, August 21

  • When
    08/21/2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
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  Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich is Pleased to Announce

  Grand-slam Event

  

  The US Open – Fan Week

  Thursday, 21 August 2025

  Discover the unparalleled experience of US Open Tennis "Fan Week" alongside your RMA mates! This tennis extravaganza offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sport's excitement. Get close to the world’s best male and female tennis players! Admission is free with reduced crowds, minimal traffic, and less stress. It's more than just tennis; it's a celebration of the sport, fellowship, & pure fun!

  Press: P.J Simmons from Road to 45 Tennis considers Fan Week, “…an amazing opportunity to see major rising players! It’s also a great opportunity to see top-seeded players on practice courts.” And Steven Kutz believes, “For many tennis fans, the best time to go to the U.S. Open is before it even starts.”

  Actions:

  1. The sign up if you plan to attend. The sheet for this event can be found on the bulletin board during the member meeting.

  2. RMA members are required to obtain their free US Open Fan Week pass at: https://fanpass.usopen.org/

  
  

  Logistics:

  • Price: $33.00 includes round-trip TAG transportation (based on 40 folks) and US Open admission is free. Lunch is NOT included but enjoy one of many US Open food & beverage vendors. Please provide $33.00 check payable to RMA.

  • Parking & Transportation: Bus departs from St. Paul’s Church, 200 Riverside Avenue, Riverside CT @ 9:30am to the US Open – and leaves from US Open at 4:00pm.

  • Above cost may slightly change leading up to event based on attendees.

  General US OPEN information: https://www.usopen.org/en_US/fan-week/fan-week.html

  Event Organizer: Troy Johnson

  email publicity@greenwichrma.org for more information.

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• George Ubogy and Cynthia MacKay, “A Journey Through Some of America’s Greatest Songs”

  • When
    08/27/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  RETIRED MEN'S ASSOCIATION OF GREENWICH, Inc. (RMA)

     Invites you to its meeting, August 27, 2025 at 11:00am   at Christ Church, Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave.,  Greenwich, CT. The program will also be shown on Zoom at https://bit.ly/30IBj21  and on local cable channels 24 (Verizon)                                   and 79 (Optimum)  

   

    George Ubogy and Cynthia Mackay

                                 “A Journey Through                                                          Some of America’s Greatest Songs”

  

  Drs. George Ubogy and Cynthia Mackay will take listeners on a tuneful “Journey Through Some of America’s Greatest Songs,” in a presentation by the RMA on August 27. This will be the duo’s second appearance before the RMA, and will consist of an eclectic program ranging from Broadway show tunes to pop songs to spirituals, including “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “Amazing Grace,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Every Time I Feel the Spirit,” and “What'll I Do.”

  Dr. Mackay, a retired ophthalmologist, has studied voice all of her life and, while in college, was a member of the Radcliffe Choral Society, which performed at Tanglewood on two occasions. In addition to music she is passionately interested in the field of eyecare, and is an executive producer of the 2024 movie Broken Eyes, about the dangers of LASIK surgery; and author or co-author of two books, The Unsightly Truth of Laser Vision Correction and a memoir, Making the Cut.

  

  Her accompanist in this appearance, Dr. Ubogy, is a retired physician and former director of the Addiction Recovery Center at Greenwich Hospital. He is also an expert pianist, having studied at the Julliard Preparatory Division as a child and adolescent and played in many settings thereafter. He is Chimes Master at his alma mater, Cornell University.

  Our next speaker, on September 3, will be Thomas Graham, PhD, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, “Can Trump Bring Peace to Ukraine?”
  

  The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association offers a free program every Wednesday that is open to the public, both men and women; no reservations are required. Our social break starts at 10:40 am followed promptly by our presentation at 11:00 am. For additional information see https://greenwichrma.org.

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• Thomas Graham, PhD, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, Author of “Getting Russia Right.”

  • When
    09/03/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  

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• The 2025 RMA Annual Picnic

  • When
    09/10/2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Clambake Area, Greenwich Point
  • Spaces left
    68

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  THE 2025 RMA ANNUAL PICNIC

  

  The RMA’s only outdoor meeting each year is the 2025 Picnic, which will be held at the Clambake Area at Tod’s Point in Old Greenwich on September 10, 2025 (Rain date is September 12). It is one of the most enjoyable RMA activities each year.  Its a wonderful day outside with great food, drinks, fun and games, cash prizes and stimulating companionship, all in a beautiful setting.

  When: September 10, 10:30 - 2:30

  Seating is limited to 170. Please reserve early to get a spot and to tell us how much food and beverages to order.

  Register to buy tickets by CLICKING HERE. You can bring up to two guests. Registration closes August 30. There are no sales at the gate.

  Payment: when registering you will be asked if you want to pay "online" with a credit card or "invoice me" to pay by check. 

  Change of plans?: refunds will made through August 30. Credit card transaction fees apply.  To cancel, or to add or subtract guests, email help@greenwichrma.org.

  See you there!

  Michael LaGamma, Picnic Chairman, 2nd VP, email

  Payment by check - details

  After registering, checks can be given to either Jeff Junker or Michael LaGamma or mailed to Greenwich RMA, 152 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob, CT 06807-9984

  For assistance, email help@greenwichrma.org

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• Panel on Alzheimer’s, Keith Donnermeyer, Kristen Cusato, Steve Boies, “Alzheimer’s – Advances in Diagnosis and Treatments”

  • When
    09/17/2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  

  
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• Rochelle Thomas, Director, Greenwich Audubon, “The Story of Audubon in Greenwich.”

  • When
    09/24/2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  
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• Flinn Gallery - Vietnam:Tradition Upended - thru 11/12

  • Start
    09/25/2025
  • End
    11/12/2025
  • Location
    Flinn Gallery, Greenwich Library

  Vietnam: Tradition Upended

  September 25 - November 12

  Featuring 9 contemporary Vietnamese artists.

  https://flinngallery.com/
  

  
  

  
  

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• Nick Simmons, “Economic Growth and Opportunity in Connecticut.”

  • When
    10/01/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  

  
  

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• Alan S. Kliger, MD, Yale School of Medicine, Nephrologist, “Kidney Disease – A Tale of Two Miracles”

  • When
    10/08/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  

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• Christine Negroni, Aviation Journalist

  • When
    10/15/2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  

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• Marc Wortman, Author, “Admiral Hyman Rickover: Engineer of Power”

  • When
    10/22/2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  

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• Christine Howlett, Music Director, Greenwich Choral Society

  • When
    10/29/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  

  
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• Grace Notes

  • When
    11/05/2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  
  

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• Thomas Maier, Author, “The Invisible Spy: Churchill’s Rockefeller Spy Ring and America’s First Secret Agent of World War II.”

  • When
    11/12/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  
  

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• No meeting – Thanksgiving holiday

  • When
    11/26/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  

  
                Happy Thanksgiving!

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• Ben Steil, Senior Fellow and Director of International Economics, Council on Foreign Relations. Author, “The World That Wasn’t: Henry Wallace and the Fate of the American Century.”

  • When
    12/03/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  
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• Robert Blenderman, President, Greenwich Hospital.

  • When
    12/10/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  
  

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• Bill Harvey, Executive Director, The Human Effectiveness Institute, “The Theory of Everything.”

  • When
    12/17/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  

  
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• No meeting.

  • When
    12/24/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  

  
  Happy Holidays 

  
  

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• No meeting.

  • When
    12/31/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Parish Hall, Christ Church, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich

  
  

                  Happy New Year!

  
  

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