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Reading 2025 book — Derby-Shelton Rotarians are out in force once again bringing the joy of reading to students in kindergarten and grades 1-3 in Derby and Shelton Schools as part of Connecticut Loves to Read. This year there’s a special “peace” theme to the readings in line with the club being a Peacebuilder […]

Rotarians Bringing Reading to Schools

April 27, 2025 in News / Reading (updated on April 27, 2025)

Derby-Shelton Rotary has selected Patrick Carey as the Club’s 2025 Norman K Parsells Awardee. He was honored with winners from other area clubs at a luncheon on Friday, April 25th at the Milford Yacht Club. Pat has been a member of Derby-Shelton Rotary since 1989. He is a Real Estate […]

Derby-Shelton Rotary recognizes Patrick Carey as the 2025 Norman K ...

April 24, 2025 in events / News (updated on April 25, 2025)

Gary Scarpa speaking at his indcution — Pictured here with his sponsor and good friend, Lorraine Inzerra (far left), club president Lucy Andrade (to his left), and Stephanie Philips – District Governor Elect of Rotary, Gary Scarpa was inducted as the newest member of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club at its weekly meeting on April 17, 2025. Gary […]

Rotary Welcomes Newest Member – Gary Scarpa

April 17, 2025 in New Member / News (updated on April 17, 2025)

Interact officers and advisors — The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club is thrilled to announce that both Derby and Shelton High Schools now have Rotary Interact Clubs again. Rotary Interact is set up for students aged 12-18. The purpose of Interact is the following: Develop Leadership skills and personal integrity Demonstrate Helpfulness and Respect for others Understanding the […]

Interact Is Back

February 13, 2025 in Interact / News (updated on February 13, 2025)

Derby-Shelton Rotarians Celebrate the Holidays — Click here to hear the Rotarians wishes for the season At the last meeting of the year, Derby-Shelton Rotarians paused from a very busy season of community activities to celebrate each other at their annual holiday luncheon and gift exchange. Santa agrees that the Rotarians have been very good boys […]

Rotarians Pause for the Holidays

December 19, 2024 in events / News (updated on December 19, 2024)

Just in time for the first warning signs of winter snow, Derby-Shelton Rotarians spent the day loading buckets of sand and slat to be delivered to senior citizens in Deby and Shelton. This annual project under the direction of Kim Caro is a time consuming and physically challenging event for […]

Sand Arrives Just in Time for Seniors

December 5, 2024 in events / News / Program / Sand of Seniors (updated on December 5, 2024)

Rotary President Lucy Andrade presented a check to Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven to help foster their work in the Valley area. The grant was funded jointly by Derby-Shelton Rotary and District 7980’s District Managed Grant program. The funds are going to be used to purchase textbooks […]

Grant Addresses Literacy in the Valley

December 5, 2024 in Grants / News (updated on December 5, 2024)

The Rotary Foundation transforms our gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Contributions to The Rotary Foundation are essential to securing and growing Rotary programs that improve lives and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever. […]

Derby-Shelton Rotary Earns Foundation Honors

November 17, 2024 in events / Foundation / News (updated on November 17, 2024)

The Derby-Shelton Rotary club is at it again helping to make for a warm and fashionable winter for some of the children at TEAM, Inc. This year that means that 72 children will be receiving brand new winter coats just as the temperature starts to drop. The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club […]

Rotary Brings “Warmth” to Young Children

October 15, 2024 in News / Operation Warm (updated on October 15, 2024)