The official website for the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club

News

Since 2008, Derby-Shelton Rotarians (and friends) have taken pleasure in delivering buckets of sand to seniors in Derby and Shelton in advance of upcoming winter storms. This year, the Club is delivering 100 buckets to those in the two towns who have requested the buckets to help give their porches, […]

Rotarians Delivering Sand for Seniors

December 4, 2025 in News / Sand of Seniors (updated on December 4, 2025)

The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club took time at its meeting on October 30 to recognize a remarkable achievement, Steve Balog’s 50 years of service to the Club! Steve officially joined the club back on November 1, 1975. He is still a very active and involved club member and has served in […]

Rotarians Honor Steve Balog’s 50 Years in Rotary

October 30, 2025 in Awards / News (updated on October 30, 2025)

Bridge Banner - first responders — The 1916 Derby-Shelton Bridge which received a complete makeover ending in 2024 has been enhanced once again in time for Memorial Day thanks to the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club and the Derby and Shelton Public Works Departments. Brand new American flags have been installed just in time for the annual Memorial […]

Flags and Banners for Derby-Shelton Bridge

May 20, 2025 in Flags for Heroes / News (updated on May 24, 2025)

BHcare receives 2025 grant — The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club has announced two new grants and club president Lucy Andrade presented checks to Junior Achievement and BHCare at a recent meeting. Junior Achievement was awarded a grant of $1,000 to continue their work in the area. Helen Nelson accepted the check for JA. BHcare’s grant was […]

Derby-Shelton Rotary Announces Grants

May 15, 2025 in Grants / News (updated on May 18, 2025)

Ryla 2025 students 7 admin — Two Derby High students and members of the Interact Club recently had the opportunity to participate in Rotary Youth Leadership weekend program at Camp Hazento help build their leadership skills. The students attended the weekly meeting of the Club along with their Interact Club advisers at Derby High to tell […]

Rotarians Hear From RYLA Participants

May 15, 2025 in Interact / News tagged Interact

The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club is excited to announce its upcoming President-Elect Fundraiser Gala, taking place on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Brownson Country Club in Shelton, Connecticut. This special evening will raise funds exclusively for scholarships awarded to graduating seniors at Derby and Shelton High Schools. The Gala will feature dinner, entertainment, prizes, and […]

Derby-Shelton Rotary Club to Host Gala Fundraiser Benefiting Local Student ...

April 28, 2025 in events / News (updated on May 8, 2025)

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 May 9, 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)