President’s Message

Four Avenues of Service

Since 1910, the Rotary Motto has been “Service Above Self.” As a service organization, the object of Rotary is to “encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.”

Rotary strives to achieve it’s objective of “Service Above Self” through activities in four primary areas. These are often referred to as the Four Avenues of Service.

Diversity Statement

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

At Rotary, we understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.

We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.

Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support to thrive.

We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong.

In line with our value of integrity, we are committed to being honest and transparent about where we are in our DEI journey as an organization, and to continuing to learn and do better.

Committees

We have several committees that focus on key components of Rotary’s mission.
Join the one that tugs at the Service Above Self in you!

Service

The primary activities of the committee are:

• Promote fellowship and friendship among the members
• Encourage participation by members in recreational and social activities
• Inform new and prospective members about the privileges and responsibilities of Rotary club membership
• Keep members informed about the history, objectives, and activities of Rotary at all levels
• Oversee the orientation of new members during their first year in the club

Fundraising

This committee is responsible for putting together events to raise funds and awareness for our fellow non profits who need us. This can be toy drives, food drives, and other community-minded events.

International Service

The committee is responsible for assisting the club in matters related to international service. The club has made grants to the Rotary International Polio Eradication Program, the African Child Friendly Program, a District initiative, partial funding of the Veronica project, a program promoting the visitation of students from Argentina to our community, Dominican Republic Water project, Baby Aids project Dominican Republic and Haiti Relief projects.

Scholarships

The committee is responsible for reviewing all applications and selecting those high school students who apply for the Breitbarth Scholarship. In addition, it is the committee’s responsibility to update as necessary the application and guidelines and distribute them to private and public high schools attended by residents of Tarrytown, Irvington and Sleepy Hollow. The committee also assists in the planning of the annual scholarship awards luncheon.

Speakers

The committee is responsible for scheduling speakers for the meetings with support from the membership. The committee coordinates with the Publicity Committee in sending weekly notices of meetings to the press.

Membership

This committee develops ways to bring in new members, and contacts members who have not been attending meetings to work on retaining active members.

Nominating

The committee is responsible for the nomination of officers and directors as vacancies occur. They present a slate of candidates at a regular meeting of the Club one month prior to the Annual Meeting.