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 ...


The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club honored the Derby High School Interact Club for an outstanding first year with a pizza party and some awards at the high school recently. Rotary President Lucy Andrade thanked the club and commended them for carrying out a project every month during their very first year […]

Rotarians Honor Derby Interact Club


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



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 ...


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


The Rotary Club of Derby-Shelton is excited to announce the launch of its annual membership drive, aiming to welcome new members who are passionate about community service and fellowship. This initiative seeks to broaden the club’s reach and amplify its positive impact within the Derby and Shelton communities and beyond. […]

Membership Drive Underway



The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club has had a long tradition in hosting an annual Thanksgiving luncheon centered around the annual football game between Derby and Shelton High Schools from the early 20th century to the last game played in 2019. Covid and declining enrollment at Derby brought the game and the […]

A Tradition Reimagined


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


It’s time for students at Derby and Shelton High Schools to submit their applications for the Rotary Club’s annual scholarship program. Applications are available through the guidance departments at the schools. Descriptions of all the scholarships can be found at http://derby-sheltonrotary.org/derby-shelton-rotary-scholarship-program/. You can also see a list of previous winners […]

2025 Scholarship Applications Available