Recent News

Thank You for Making the Rotary Father’s Day Fly-In Breakfast a Success

The Batavia Rotary Club extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this year’s Father’s Day Fly-In Breakfast a truly memorable event. Your participation, energy, and generosity created a fantastic day filled with community spirit, delicious food, and aviation excitement.
We especially want to thank our amazing sponsors and partners whose support made it all possible:
 
✈️ Event Partners
  • DJ Biggs Johnson – for the great vibes and lively entertainment
  • OnCore Aviation – for their ongoing support and dedication
  • The Whiskey 7 Crew – for bringing aviation history to life
  • Batavia Fire Department – for ensuring safety and community outreach
🛒 Community Sponsors
  • Reinhart Enterprises
  • Tops Friendly Market
  • Niagara Upstate Milk Corp
  • Mountain Maple
  • Wright Beverage Distributing
  • United Memorial Hospital
  • Kreher's Farm Fresh Eggs
  • Suburban Propane
  • Batavia Downs Gaming
  • Crickler Vending Company
  • Yancey's Fancy
  • Genesee Lumber
  • Zeliff Aviation
  • Empire Tractor
  • Nash Dsylva, BBG Group
  • Genesee County Airport
  • Boshart Enterprises
Your collective efforts helped us not only serve a fantastic breakfast but also raise funds that will directly benefit community programs and service projects throughout the year.
 
From all of us at the Rotary Club: thank you for your continued commitment to community, family, and service above self.

Congratulations to Our 2025 Batavia Rotary Scholarship & Grant Winners!

The Batavia Rotary Club is proud to recognize and celebrate this year’s outstanding Scholarship and Grant recipients: Jireth Anas Diaz, Anna Panepento, Ava Wierda, and Ben Pritchett
 
These exceptional students have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a deep commitment to service—qualities that reflect the very spirit of Rotary. We are honored to support their educational journeys and look forward to the bright futures they will undoubtedly create.
 
👏 Congratulations, Jireth, Anna, Ava, and Ben! Your hard work and dedication have truly set you apart.

Paul Harris Fellows Honored

At our Annual Club Dinner, we proudly celebrated the remarkable dedication and generosity of our fellow Rotarians with the presentation of the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Awards.

Past President Paul Saskowski shared the legacy behind the Paul Harris Award, named in honor of Rotary’s founder. There are two pathways to this recognition: through annual giving to Rotary International or through exceptional service to the club and community.
 
We are thrilled to congratulate the following recipients of PHF awards for annual giving: Gregg McAllister, Donna Saskowski, Chris White, Paul Battaglia, and Paul Saskowski.
 
Past President Donna Saskowski also highlighted impressive milestones in perfect attendance and years of service. Together, the members in attendance represented a staggering 833 years of combined service—a true testament to the commitment and knowledge within our club! 
 
The following members were honored with PHF awards for outstanding service: Lisa Ormsbee, Julia Rogers, Mark Snyder, Fran Marchese, Ed Leising, and Mike Hodgins.
 
Finally, a Special Recognition Award was presented to community member Todd Sloat for his exceptional contributions beyond the club.
 
Congratulations to all our honorees! Your passion for service and dedication to Rotary values continue to inspire us all.