Ideas are still needed for the Epic Day of Service. All submissions need to be in by Friday.
URGENT REQUEST / Read a Loud program
We need to fill the volunteer spots for the read-aloud program in the schools. Sign-ups are on our webpage at the very top. This is a very important program for the Stratford Rotary and for Stephanie's District Governor's literacy objective. Any questions, please contact Pat.
If anyone needs a name tag, please contact Susan Richards.
The Book release event
Tish Rabe and Beth Stoller organized a wonderful event that started under Harold Watson's presidency, and now it comes full circle for our District Governor, Stephanie, and her literacy initiative. The Stratford Rotary club was one of four clubs to be lead sponsors for the book at 5,000.
Tish Robe and her husband singing.
Tish and Beth celebrating by cutting the cake.
Explaining the importance of it all.
Thanking everyone for their support
For our future Rotarians.
Fun music and food.
Stratford Rotary Four Way Test Speech Contest Participants (first row from left to right: Ryan Gonzalez, Lena Nguyen, twins Chealsea and Hailey Powell, and the Contest Winner, Victoria Barnard). Second row (left to right) are Judges Michael Suntag, Sheri Szymanski, Amanda Green, District Governor Stephanie Philips, and Harold Watson, Contest Organizer. Victoria Barnard will compete in the semi-finals in Trumbull on Saturday, March 14.
The four-way test was held at the Sterling House to much great success. Good luck to those who are going to the semi-finals on March 14th in Trumbull. The Finals will be held at Stratofrod High School on April 25th at 9:30 am. Volunteers are needed for that morning.
If you are interested in becoming a student interviewer for the four-way test, please see Harold, Mike, or Sharon.
March 31st, we will have our social. Stay tuned for information. At this social, we are asking everyone to bring one new person to have fun and experience the club.
Upcoming Rotary Events
The upcoming events include Rib Night and Stratford Day. We all need the full attention of our members, and the sooner the better to sign up for what you can help with. Early registration for these events for our club extremly assist with their success.
Four Way Test
6:30 pm at Sterling House.
Area 1-6 will be on March 14th, 10 am-12 pm
at the River Valley Senior Living,
101 Oakview Dr, Trumbull, CT
Area 7-12 will be on March 21st, 10-12
at the Norwich Free Academy/Sydeny frank Hall
305 Broadway, Norwich, CT
Application fee is $160
Finals are April 25th at Stratford High School
April 18th - Shredding Event will be at the Baldwin Center from 9-12.
***Need help with getting the word out about this event***
Upcoming Rotary Date's
March 5-7th: Northeast Presidents Elect Learning Seminar
March 21st: Rib Night
March 31st: Club Social gathering we would like to make it a New Membership Night. We are asking everyone to bring one new potential member with them to enjoy the evening.
April 9th: Norman K. Parsells Awards Luncheon
11:30 am at Whitney Farms in Monroe, honoring our nominee, Harold Watson.
May 16th: Epic Day of Service TBD Please bring suggestion ideas to the next meeting.
Jun 26, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
Join us in celebrating the Stratford Club's achievements during Dominic Mantuano's Rotary Year 2025-26 and welcoming the induction of our newest President, Alvin O'Neal, along with the Officers and Board of Directors for 2026-2027. Additionally, we will present the Paul Harris Service Award and the Rotary Service Above Self Award.
Three amazing Bingo Callers that will keep you laughing and the games moving quickly!
$25 for your first set of cards, good for 10 rounds of BINGO. Extra Bingo Cards are available for purchase at the door. $10/set.
Join our 50/50 Raffle throughout the night. Drawing at the end of the evening (8:45).
Buy your Bonus Round Bingo Card for just $10/card grand prize $100.
Refreshments and Snacks are available for purchase throughout the event.
3045 Main Street
