Club Foundation Grant Winners
The Schenectady Rotary Foundation Announces 2025–2026 Grant Recipients The Schenectady Rotary Foundation is pleased to announce its 2025–2026 grant recipients: Joan Nicole Prince HomeThe Reading Is Fun ProgramNew York Folklore SocietySchenectady Light Opera Company...
Club Gathering: Blues BBQ
For our August social gathering, the Schenectady Rotary Club will be attending the Schenectady Blues BBQ w/Ronnie Baker Brooks. Bring your own lawn chairs, plus non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Or grab a beer and some Q from the vendors on location. We will gather...
Cornhole for a Cause: A True Team Effort
This year’s Cornhole for a Cause raised approximately $14,000 in net proceeds to support Schenectady Rotary’s work in the coming year. A portion will support our ongoing involvement at Keane Elementary School, with the remainder helping fund...
Peace Pole Installation
On Saturday, June 27th, 2026, the Schenectady Rotary Club installed a Peace Pole behind Alltown Fresh on Erie Boulevard. Many thanks to Joanne DeVoe for inspiring and making this possible. We are grateful to Milan Jackson, Lisa Jackson, Deb O'Connor, Wes DeVoe and...
2026 Board Changeover
On Thursday, June 25th the Schenectady Rotary Club installed the new board for the 2026-2027 Rotary year. Many thanks to all who have agreed to serve in this capacity. Schenectady Rotary Club Board Co-Presidents - Brie Ptak-Mimura and Jessica HughesVice President -...
Club Grants Two Scholarships
This year the Schenectady Rotary club received eight applications for our annual scholarships. Two applicants were selected to each receive a $1500 scholarship. Congratulations to Azara Dobbs and Cole Bogdanowicz-Wilson! Azara Dobbs became a college student at age 16...
You’re Invited: 2026 Changeover Luncheon
Don’t miss this very special annual Club celebration, when we thank outgoing President Brie Ptak-Mimura for her service this past year, and welcome Jessica Hughes to join Brie as Co-President. Our Past District Governor, Fred Daniels, will install our 2026-27...
Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Rotary Club of Schenectady Foundation, Inc. is receiving applications for funding through May 1st. Click HERE for more information and to apply.
2026 Spring Flower Sale
Spring Flower Sale just in time for Mother's Day! It's time for the Schenectady Rotary Annual Spring Flower Sale! We are proud to partner with the Liberty ARC Horticulture program to provide these beautiful flowers every year! Funds raised support both the ARC...
District Honors RI Foundation Donors
Congratulations to these Rotary members who have pledged their support of The Rotary Foundation. Their donations are an investment in service projects carried out by Rotarians globally and right here in the Capital District. Thank you to CNY Rotary President Bob Balk...