Haiti Water Project Update
Please see the attached update from Schenectady Rotary Club International Committee Chair, Brian Merriam, regarding the donation of funds for 155 water systems to Montogou and 60 systems to Aux Cayes, serving 9,675 people per day. This report shares many pictures of...
Club Celebrates 1st Day of School @ Keane
The Schenectady Rotary Club joined in on the "Red Carpet" welcome back to school for the Keane Elementary School Students on Thursday, September 4th. It was a festive atmosphere with music and bubbles in the air!
Keane Back-to-School BBQ
Schenectady Rotary Club members served at the Keane Back-to-School BBQ on Wednesday, August 27th. Together the team cooked hamburgers, managed game activities, distributed produce and meat from the food bank, and helped wherever needed. It's always a joy to support...
Keane Elementary Service Dates
We are excited to continue our partnership with Keane Elementary school for the 2025-2026 school year! Events will be similar to last year. The expected engagement/service opportunities are listed below: Back 2 School BBQ (Wednesday 8/27/25 4:00 - 6:00) Western Style...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s October 4
Schenectady Rotary will be participating in the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern NY Walk to End Alzheimer's on October 4. Join our team here: http://act.alz.org/goto/schenectadyrotary Our goal is to raise $2,000 - however you are welcome to join the team...
Cornhole for a Cause Raises over $22,000
We are so thankful to all the community members and Rotarians who made our annual fundraiser to benefit Schenectady City Schools such a huge success! These funds will go a long way to support literacy and attendance efforts at Keane Elementary School, High School...
Welcome 2025-2026 Board Members
At our Annual Changeover Event we welcomed in the following new board members for the 2025-2026. Congratulations to Brie Ptak-Mimura in her new term as Rotary President! President: Brianne Ptak-MimuraPresident-Elect: Latchmie ShiwsankarVice President: Jessica...
Congratulations to our Award Winners!
At our Annual Changeover Event on June 26th, several Rotarians and community members were honored with recognition for their contributions this past year. Not all awards were presented, due to attendance conflicts, but will be presented at later meetings....
Keane Elementary School Attendance Improvements
The Schenectady Rotary Club is actively involved in the Keane Elementary School "Never Been Absent" (NBA) program that provides basketball themed incentives for students to not miss school. Recently, Keane shared some exciting statistics about the success of the NBA...
Schenectady Rotary Club Receives Community Champion Award
On June 20, 2025, the Schenectady Rotary Club was recognized with a Community Champion Award at a Keane Elementary School Assembly. We are grateful for this recognition and thrilled that so many Keane students have improved their attendance this year. Many of my...