Most Recent

NEW COMMUNITY GROUP SEEKS TO CREATE A “FALL FESTIVAL” IN DRYDEN

Laina Smith spoke to Rotarians on her vision of a holding a Fall Fest in Dryden each October. She has rallied a small committee of seven citizens to organize the event.

CLUB GROWS TO SIXTY-FOUR MEMBERS TO START OFF 2020

With the induction of three new members on January 8th, the Rotary Club of Dryden has returned to its all-time high of 64 members.

The key difference, however, this time we have an equal number of members by gender.

VOCATIONS: THE KEY TO ROTARY'S SUCCESS IN OUR COMMUNITY

January is Rotary’s vocational service Month. Rotary’s belief is that our vocations can provide the basis of service. Essentially, whatever your vocation, you serve as Rotary’s Ambassador to that vocation and to the community at large. You also serve as an Ambassador of your vocation to Rotary.

DECEMBER IS DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT MONTH: A NEED FOR VIGILANCE

Even with a vaccine more than 300 children die needlessly everyday from measles.

By Carl Eisner, MD and Past President Rotary Club of Dryden

December is Rotary’s disease prevention and treatment month. This is one of the six areas of focus of the Rotary foundation.

NEW MEMBER’S CAREER PATH FOLLOWS THE HEART

All new members who join Rotary give what is called a vocational talk. Originally it was a way for members to get to know what your business was. Over the years it has morphed into more of a life story.

THE DRYDEN ROTARY CHARITY FOUNDATION APPROVES THIRTEEN GRANTS TOTALLING $31,011

Four times a year the eight member Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation meets under the leadership of Rotarian and Past Club President Rena Madden, to disperse the money raised through the Dryden Rotary Bingo proceeds.

ARE WOMEN THE FUTURE OF DRYDEN’S MOST VITAL ORGANIZATIONS?

Dryden Rotary is unique among District 5550’s forty-six clubs because it has more women than any other club. Of the club’s 63 members 32 are male and 31 are female. However, when It comes to leadership within our organization women are more likely to serve on our Board of Directors and the Board of The Dryden Rotary Foundation. The latter is a separate body which determines the grants we distribute.