One of the favorite programs of Derby-Shelton Rotarians has been their participation in the Read Across America Program. Rotarians have been visiting the lower grades in schools in Derby in Shelton for years to read to students and then to donate the books to the school libraries. VOVID made in-person […]

Rotarians Return to Read Across America

  At the weekly club meeting on April 14, Rotary Foundation Chair and President-Elect Betsey Doane , presented four Paul Haris Awards. The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotarians and friends of The Rotary Foundation who give $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or an approved Foundation grant […]

New Paul Harris Awards for Derby-Shelton Rotarians – including one ...

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It was another successful day for Derby-Shelton Rotary Club as great weather and a post-tax season rush to get rid of accumulated documents made for a busy morning for Rotarians and a group of eager volunteers from Shelton High School. Judy Gulish, who once again organized the event praised both […]

Paper Shredding Event Was Another success

Derby-Shelton Rotarians participated in Rotary Day of Service on April 9. Derby-Shelton Rotary has chosen their day of service to honor one of our community essential workers, Echo Hose EMS. Rotarians spent the day helping the Echo Hose Ambulance Corps effort to create a mock training room for EMS students […]

Rotary Day of Service – Lots of Paint

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The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club proudly hosted the Norman K. Parsells Fellowship Luncheon for the first time ever on April 7. Julie Blakeman, President of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club served as MC for the event. The luncheon had not been held in 2000 and 2001 due to COVID and this also […]

Derby-Shelton Hosts a Successful Parsells Luncheon

Participants will enjoy tasting a variety of fine wines, along with charcuterie and dessert items. Live music as you enter and leave, plus other fun activities. There will also be an opportunity to buy wine if you so desire. The price is $40 per participant, plus a 2.9% processing fee. […]

Wine Tasting – Thank You for a Great Event

  The Derby-Shelton Rotary and the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce partnered on a very successful Speed Networking Event on Thursday, March 24 at Brownson Country Club in Shelton from 4:30 pm to 7:00 PM. Over 50 people were in attendance. Enjoy some of the photos courtesy of photographer Charles […]

Rotary/Chamber Speed Networking Event

  Derby-Shelton Rotary Club in-person meetings resumed on March 3 after the first two months of the year only saw virtual meetings. It was a very busy meeting with planning and discussion for a variety of upcoming events, but the real highlight for the day was the induction of two […]

In Person Meetings Resume With Two New Members

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The Norman K. Parsells Award is presented annually to honor the memory and spirit of Norm Parsell, a dedicated Rotarian who served his community and Rotary, demonstrating Rotary’s ideal of “Service Above Self”. The recipients of the Award personify the same spirit and dedication to their community and Rotary that […]

Derby-Shelton Rotary Will Host Parsells Luncheon – John Daniell Will ...