Community Service
Ongoing programs that strengthen the Clifton Springs area.
Blue Bookshelf
Little Free Libraries placed throughout the community to promote literacy and a love of reading for all ages.
School Supply Drive
Each fall, we collect and distribute school supplies to ensure local students start the year ready to learn.
Bike Rodeo
An annual safety event teaching children bicycle safety skills and helmet use — keeping our youngest riders safe.
Cub Scout Pack #69 →
Long-standing support for local scouting, continuing a tradition of youth development that dates back to our early years.
Senior Citizen Dinner
An annual dinner honoring and celebrating the senior members of our community.
Christmas Baskets
Each December, we assemble and deliver Christmas baskets to local families in need — a tradition since our earliest years.
Scholarships
Annual scholarships awarded to graduating high school students based on need and merit, supporting continued education since 1961.
Camp ONSEYAWA →
Together with other clubs, we contribute to Camp ONSEYAWA, which serves children with disabilities.
Rotary Park →
Ongoing care and support for the community park, including the bandstand completed in 1995.
Youth & Education Programs
RYLA →
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards — developing young leaders through hands-on learning experiences.
Oratorical Contest →
Annual public speaking competition encouraging youth to develop communication skills and civic knowledge.
Vocal Contest →
Supporting young singers and musical talent in our community.
Interact Club →
Supporting Rotary's youth service program for high school students.
Annual Fundraisers
These events fund our community projects and Rotary Foundation contributions year-round.
| Event | Time of Year | Chair |
|---|---|---|
| 50/50 Raffle | Year-round (at meetings) | Jean Day |
| Bottles & Cans Collection | Year-round | Doris Hunter |
| NY State Pageant of Steam Food Booth | July | John McCarthy & Vivian Ryan |
| John Deere Days Food Booth | August | John McCarthy & Vivian Ryan |
| $1,000 Mega Raffle | Fall – December | Vivian Ryan |
| Festival of Lights | December | Jeff Criblear |
| Rotary Santa's Workshop | December | Theresa Dorgan |
| Spaghetti Dinner | February | Theresa Dorgan |
| Easter Bunny Baskets | Spring | Theresa Dorgan |
| $250 Raffle | Spring | Vivian Ryan |
International Impact — The Rotary Foundation
Supporting Rotary's mission to create positive, lasting change in the world.
The Rotary Foundation is Rotary's own charity, helping us do good in the world. Since 1917, the Foundation has enabled Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
Our club has named over 103 Paul Harris Fellows since 1973, each representing a $1,000 donation to the Foundation.
Our Foundation committee is chaired by Hugh Kane, with members Doris Hunter, Scott MacDonell, and Stefanie Smaldone.
PolioPlus →
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio since 1985. Our club actively supports PolioPlus, which has helped reduce polio cases worldwide by more than 99.9%.
Malawi Children's Village →
Since 2014, we have partnered with the Seneca Falls Rotary Club to support an irrigation, education, and healthcare project at the Malawi Children's Village in East Africa.
Community Concerns
Does your organization or cause need support? We review requests for community funding each year.
Apply for Support
Every year, our club receives numerous requests from local civic and other institutions for financial support of special projects. The value of gifts runs from a few hundred dollars to several thousand.
To apply, please complete our Community Concerns Application. Our Community Service Committee reviews all submissions.