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A Welcome from the President
The Pawling Rotary was founded in 1940 as a local nonprofit club. The more than 30 proactive men and women from the community enjoy the time of meeting weekly and working to raise funds for local organizations and schools.
Our local Pawling Rotary works as part of and supports the global organization, Rotary International. In this way, our local Club supports projects and goals to advance international understanding and good will.
Rotarians see themselves as a world fellowship of men and women in business and professions united in the ideal of “service above self.”
The funds raised by the Pawling Rotary come through membership contributions and fundraisers. This last year the Pawling Rotary contributed $9,000 locally. Among its recipients were:
+ Two, $2,000 scholarships to deserving
High School Seniors
+ Pawling Community and Resource
Center
+ Pawling Historical Society
For a full listing of Pawling Rotary contributions, please see our website page, “Community Service.”
As part of Rotary International, Pawling Rotary is involved in service projects throughout the USA and abroad. One of Rotary International's longest service projects, is its fight against polio dating back to the 1950’s. In part because of their efforts in doing ground breaking research and administering the vaccines, the polio virus is close to eradication globally.
A portion of each Pawling Rotary member’s dues are distributed to the International organization.
Meetings are held each week from Noon to 1 PM at the Lathrop Building in Lakeside Park. Our meetings include lunch, weekly club business, much camaraderie and a featured speaker from the local community. The Pawling Rotary continues to look for new members. Perspective members should contact one of the more than 30 current members for more information.
I am a firm believer that it is important for adults to get involved in their community and lead by example for our young people. As Head of School for Mizzentop Day School, we encourage community service projects for our students. It teaches them to give back to their community and it also makes them feel good.
And, so will you in getting to know and work with some of the most active and interesting community leaders.
If you are interested in attending a luncheon meeting and possibly joining Pawling Rotary, please contact me at 845-855-7338 (Mizzentop Day School) or by email: scash@mizzentop.org.
Steve Cash
President, Pawling Rotary
