Once again we invite you to participate, as a group or as an individual, and raise funds for your favorite non-profit organization or community project. Since 2008 over $66,000 was raised with 60 different organizations benefiting from the proceeds. Tables will be available for representatives from participating organizations to promote their group. If you plan to have a display, please complete the form below and return it to the Carmel Rotary Club no later than March 1st so we can provide adequate space.

Bob Gentile presented the award (as last year's recipient).  Here is what he had to say:

"[Connie] has not only represented the Carmel Rotary Club well, but has been a wonderful example of “Service above Self”.  [She] has been involved in almost every club project and event this year and did it with a great attitude and what I call, a happy heart…..

Her efforts garnered four district awards for our club this year at the district assembly: New Generations award, Zone leadership award, Public image award and the Literacy award.  She instituted/implemented new initiatives such as the career day, reading program at the Kent school, protocols manual and the refacing of our meeting place.  This wonderful person joined Rotary at the invitation of Andy Senno, the same year I joined.  I also understand that she was a bit anxious about membership as she confesses to suffer from a great fear of public speaking and presentations…Well, I think she got over that fear….

Words to describe her would be ….  Respectful, Kind, Caring, Good Listener, Always Smiling, Hard Worker, Good Leader

I am happy and honored to announce that this year’s “Rotarian of the Year”, goes to our very own club President: Connie Fagan."

Connie, we are honored to have had you as our president this past year and wish you all the best!  Congratulations!

Vocational Service Award presented to Charles Stein

International Service Award presented to the Covelli family

Community Service Award presented to George Knoechel

Club Service Award presented to Amy Covais

Paul Harris Fellow bestowed upon Rita Covell

Citation presented to Interact President, Michael Landivar

 Introduction of Olivia Covelli, our outbound exchange student to Austria

Congratulations to all of you for making a difference in Rotary! 

 January 1st marks the official kickoff of the 2012 Community Basketball Shootout sponsored by the Carmel Rotary Club and the Carmel High School Interact Club. The Shootout will be held on March 11th, 10am to 1pm at the Carmel High School Gym, Fair Street, Carmel.  Once again we invite you to participate, as a group or as an individual, and raise funds for your favorite non-profit organization or community project. Since 2008 over $43,000 was raised with 60 different organizations benefiting from the proceeds. Tables will be available for representatives from participating organizations to promote their group. If you plan to have a display, please complete the form below and return it to the Carmel Rotary Club no later than March 1st so we can provide adequate space.  

Fifteen Minutes, that's all it takes, come, participate and take advantage of a wonderful opportunity and easy way to raise funds for the organization of your choice. Use the enclosed pledge form and if you need more, feel free to make more copies. Sponsorship opportunity available for only $250.  Your name on our official tee shirt and prominently displayed at the event.    

 If you would like more information regarding this event or have questions, please call Al Lotrecchiano at 845-225-4835 Mike McDonough at 845-225-9229 or Sal Gambino at 845-228-9115 .

The 2012 District 7210 Conference will be  held in Poughkeepsie at the Grand Hotel and Conference Center on Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9, 2012. The Friday plenary session will kickoff at 1 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. Dinner on Friday evening will be at Billy Joe's Ribworks at 16 Front Street, Newburgh. Returning to the Grand Hotel on Saturday, the plenary session begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at noon. Lunch will be served at Shadows on the Hudson, just a short distance from the Grand Hotel. Saturday evening the grand banquet and top hat ceremony begins at 6 p.m. with a butler style and smorgasbord cocktail hour followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
Register early to save $$$
Registration for the district conference is fast, simple and convenient using the link http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=unhvoqiab&oeidk=a07e5btab7e21312e22 Payment options are either by check or credit card through PayPal. Register by February 1st and save an additional $10 per person off the complete package for conference registration and all meals.    

The Carmel Rotary Club will once again sponsor its Community Basketball Shootout. Since 2008 this annual Rotary Club event has enabled area service and youth organizations to raise over $27,000 in much-needed funds to support important programs in the community. The Carmel High School Interact Club (the youth contingent of Rotary International) is co-sponsoring this 21st century edition of the event. We handle virtually all the details. This is an excellent opportunity to raise money with minimal work for you. All you need to do to raise funds is solicit pledges and/or flat donations to support your participation in the Shoot-Out. 80% of all funds raised are directed to your charity with the remaining 20% being designated by the Rotary and Interact Clubs for additional charitable giving. So mark your calendars and practice those lay-ups to help a great cause. Participation instructions are below or for additional information and forms call Al Lotrecchiano at 845-225-4835 or contact us at www.carmelrotary.org.