About Us

Our About Club
The Rotary Club of Baldwinsville was born on October 31, 1972.
 
Since then we have served meals for senior citizens, provided dictionaries to third grade students, built a pavilion in Lysander Park, picked up litter along highways and park trails, raised thousands upon thousands of dollars to help the hungry and sick, assisted in national and international disaster relief efforts, shared cultures through our Youth Exchange program, provided dozens of college scholarships, fed elementary children when school's not in session and so much more!
 
Volunteering with our club will:
-Help you connect to the Baldwinsville community
-Build your resume with skills and experience
-Introduce you to a new network of friends
-Provide opportunities for hands-on projects that truly give back
-Help you learn about other cultures
-Make you one of 1.4 million Rotarians around the world
-Give you a chance to have fun while helping others!
 
The Baldwinsville Rotary Club holds meetings on Tuesday evenings at 7pm and on Wednesdays at 12pm the first and third week of the month at The Wood Golf & Country Club on Canton Street Road. It's really easiest to just check the Calendar tab for our full schedule of events.
If you are coming to a lunch meeting, you can place your food order and pay at the bar before the meeting starts and they will bring out all lunches at the end of the program. Our meetings tend to take on different formats, especially on Tuesday nights, but we typically cover some club business and feature a speaker. Speakers are often from other organizations in the area, can be an expert to teach us about an interesting topic, or even some of the youth that we work with sharing their Rotary experience. More and more, we change things up and do fun stuff like visit a different watering hole, play games and go on adventures like baseball games, museum tours and other special outings. 
All are welcome to visit meetings, which are free to attend.

WHAT DO WE DO?

In short, we gather resources and use them to help others!

We partner with the chamber to run the B'ville Big Chill in the winter and put together Baldwinsville Rotary Seneca River Days each June as our main fundraisers. The monies we raise at these events are then used to provide educational opportunities, community improvements, and support for our friends and neighbors in need. This is done through a combination of programs that our club coordinates, like our Backpack Program that started in 2015, and through donations to other organizations that are effectively serving the needs of our community. We also help people in other parts of the world where basics like clean water and healthcare are lacking, or when natural disasters strike.

AND WE HAVE FUN DOING IT!

While coordinating projects and fundraisers, Rotarians form genuine friendships, get to know their community and make life-long connections with other members and the very people they are helping!.

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About Rotary & Our Values
Rotary is a community service organization that brings together professionals who use their unique skills as a team, organizing events and implementing programs that address the specific needs of our towns, countries and world. We contribute to one of the world's leading foundations to raise money for programs ranging from community signage to the eradication of disease.
 
Our vision statement: Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
 
Rotarians follow the motto "Service Above Self." 
 
The Four Way Test of the things we think, say or do is a test used by Rotarians world-wide as a moral code for personal and business relationships. The test can be applied to almost any aspect of life.
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
 
Rotary Membership FAQ's
Answers to frequently asked questions about what it means to join Rotary. Don't see an answer to your question here? Contact us with the form right on this page!
 
What will I have to do in Rotary? We will ask you to be an active member and help you find an activity within the club that you will enjoy. It could be joining club leadership, it could be participating in an existing committee or it could be coming up with something new for the club to start. We have programs that work with youth, events that serve senior citizens, partnerships with the local chamber and everything in between! There are so many ways to get involved, we know you will be able to find something you find fun, interesting and rewarding.
You will also be asked to follow The Four Way Test (outlined above) in order to embody the principles of our organization. It's as easy as being kind, honest and doing the right thing.
You will need to be prepared to bring your professional and personal talents to the table. We strive to have a diverse club when it comes to interests, abilities and passions. This is your opportunity to apply your skills to helping others!

How often do I have to attend Rotary meetings? There are no attendance rules in Rotary. We hope that you enjoy your time with fellow club members and have so much fun doing projects that you will make us a regular part of your schedule. There are meetings just about every week, plus additional club and district events for you to choose from. From our experience, there a many benefits to attending regularly, including being tuned into new opportunities to serve and forming real friendships with fellow members.

How much does it cost to join Rotary? Our club's membership dues are $170 per year, due by mid-June each year. Payment plans are available if needed. Meetings are free to attend with happy dollars, food and drinks optional. Some events will cost money, like district dinners and our club's annual Charter Night. You do not have to be wealthy to be a Rotarian - your time is what is most valuable!
 
What if Rotary just isn't in my budget? We do have a program to support members, existing and new, with the cost of their dues, either partially or fully depending on need, called Pay It Forward. As much as possible, we don't want to see money as a barrier to membership. These membership grants come with a requirement that you be an active member and they must be applied for each year. The program is confidential, with only club leaders who have to review and approve applications knowing who is receiving support. Contact club secretary Jennifer at jljoslyn@hotmail.com if you would like to inquire about this program. 

Can my business join your Rotary Club? We do offer corporate memberships where you can pay dues for one and have up to three additional employees acting as members. This is a unique way to join Rotary and our club is proud to offer it. We have several groups with active members as a result of this program. This is a great way to provide your employees with an opportunity to serve their community! Click here to learn more about or Corporate Memberships.

How do I get started with joining Rotary? We often invite people to attend a meeting and chat with us about Rotary, but it can be intimidating to walk into a room full of strangers. Please reach out to us (contacts below) via email so we can make plans to bring you to the meeting or be sure to meet you when you arrive. Most of our regular meetings are hybrid, so you could also try joining on zoom to check it out. Or, better yet, come to one of our social events that are more casual and give you time to chat with the group. We are a pretty fun bunch and enjoy having other Rotarians and prospective members joining us!

Who do I contact if I want to join? The best place to start is our membership committee, but any Rotarian can help you if you already know someone in our club. Here are some helpful email contacts to get you started with making plans to visit us!
Membership Committee - Sally Fedrizzi, saltrav@verizon.net
Club President - Katie Reap, katherinereap@gmail.com
Club Secretary - Jennifer Joslyn, jljoslyn@hotmail.com
General Club Email bvillerotary1@yahoo.com
 
Click here to download a membership application.
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Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Baldwinsville

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
The Wood Golf & Country Club
7439 Canton Street Road
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
United States of America
First Tuesday & Third Tuesday @7pm. Also, Wednesdays that immediately follow these Tuesday meetings @ 12pm. See Club Runner events calendar for additional information, volunteering and fellowship opportunities. Public welcome!
District Site
Venue Map

OUR PROJECTS

Youth Service
Youth Exchange Study Abroad Program

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

Scholarships & Students of the Month

Interact Club @ Baker High School

Support for programs like the after prom party, marching band, robotics club and more
 
Vocational Service

Valuing the unique skills each person brings to the service of others

Pride of Workmanship Program for local businesses

Club Service

Helping to run a fun & effective group of volunteers

Leadership & technical training for all members

Community Service

TEN YEARS of our Backpack Program

Community Improvement like adding binoculars to the village walkway along the river

Donations to the local food pantry, veterans programs and community projects

International Service

Disaster relief

Installation of Peace Poles in our community

Eradicating Polio

Are you ready to serve?

The first step is to visit us. Click here for our calendar to see what’s coming up next!

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