On May 14th Senator Rob Kane visited the Watertown Rotary to update the club of the last legislative session.  In addition, Sean Chilson of the Watertown Interact Club talked about their current and upcoming projects.

Pictured left to right are Don Orsini, President of the Watertown Rotary, Sean Chilson, and Rob Cane.

On April 16, 2014 The Watertown Rotary recognized three Watertown High School students as Students of the month  for their academic performance and service to their school and community.  

Left to right are Student Of The Month Chair Vin Giannetto, Senior Cheyenne Jones, Junior Justin Coulter, and Senior Devin Carrafa.  

Jack Baker, Executive Vice President of Crystal Rock, was presented a plaque on Wednesday March 26 during their weekly meeting to honor Crystal Rock for many years of community involvement and support.  

Left to right are Don Orsini, Rotary President, Jack Baker, and Cheryl Gustafson, Rotarian and V.P. Of Human Resources at Crystal Rock.

On 2/19 The Watertown Rotary acknowledged Watertown High School Students of the month.  Students are selected for their academic performance as well as their service to the school and community.  

Pictured are Bryan  (left),  Hailey(middle), and student of the month chair Vin Gianetto (right).   

Pictured left with student of the month is chair Vin Gianetto.

 Besnik was awarded for his academic performance as well as his service to the school and community.

At the October 23 meeting the Watertown Rotary honored two Watertown High School Students Of The Month for their academic performance and service to the school and community.    

 Senior Robert Ernst (left) Rotary Club Representative Giannetto (middle) and junior Ryan Nolan (right). 

Members working at the Fall Festival

Left to right is Dr. Matthew Cucolo with Watertown Rotary President Don Orsini.  Dr. Cucolo gave a presentation on his drug awareness program to the club on August 14, 2013

 A Rotary Exchange student from  Germany 30 years ago Prof. Dr. Ludger H. Opgenhoff  visited the Watertown Rotary Club on July 10.  The professor is a Rotary member in Germany. 

Picture left to right Prof. Dr. Ludger H. Opgenhoff    swapping  club banners with president Don Orsini.

The Watertown Rotary presented the Watertown Library with a donation on June 6^th . Excepting the check pictured with the clubs President Kurt Kuegler is the Head Librarian Joan Rintelman

The Watertown Rotary club president Kurt Kuegler presented Watertown’s Recreation Director Lisa Carew donations to the towns important programs “Learn to Swim” and “Food Bank”

The Watertown Rotary was recently entertained by the Sound Affect youth group. The singers are planning a trip to teach and share Music and rhythm with the children of Haiti.

The group shares how they Affect the World with the Arts by visiting them at www.sound-affect.com

Watertown Rotary’s President Kurt Kuegler (Right) presented a check in the amount of $2,000.00 to assist in the Guatemala Water Project to Rick Lawrence when he attended a Rotary’s Luncheon to update the group on the great progress the Water Project has achieved.

Representatives from the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project spoke to the Watertown Rotary Club sharing their traditions, Art, Food & Fashion from their 5000 year-long History of Korea.

Pictured from left to right  Younhee Shin and Kyung Pak with Rotary’s Club Administrator MaryEllen Hadelman

MaryEllen Lafferty 1^st Grade teacher at John Trumbull School was recognized as Teacher of the Year at the Watertown Rotary meeting held February 27^th pictured in center with Rotary’s President Kurt Kuegler and Rotarian and School Superintendent Gail Gilmore.

Andrew Gionta was invited to the Watertown Rotary Luncheon February 13^th to share his experience of receiving the Prestigious Alex Alves Award last year. This Award has been presented by the Rotary Club to members of our local community whom embodies the qualities of outstanding charitable achievement, community volunteerism and service in memory of Alexander Alves.

Pictured from left to right is Andrew Gionta last year’s recipient with Rotary’s president Kurt Kuegler

On February 6th the Watertown Rotary club invited David Guerrera from AIEP (Apex International Education Partners) to speak at their meeting. He shared how his organization assists educational institutions with the recruiting and hosting of International students. David shared how rewarding this 10 month experience hosting 14 to 17 year old High School students from China can be.

Interact  a service club of the Watertown Rotary Club consisting of students at the Watertown High School  shared with the club their experiences and projects such as Reading at John Trumbull School, Volunteering at the Senior Center and collecting PJ’s and books for less fortunate children at the January 22, 2013 meeting.

Pictured from left to right: Larissa Anderson, Chloe Barcial, Daniel Guerrera, Jillian Richmond, Andrew Terzigni, Corrina Sorensen, Courtney Martare, Douglas Demirali, Jordan Townshend, Ashley Bugnacki, Stephanie Elmassri and Ashleigh Morelli                        with Rotarian Interact Advisor Day Palmer

On 12/12/12 the Watertown Rotary Club invited John Chiero, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Waterbury to speak at the Rotary’s weekly luncheon at the Grand Oak Villa. John Chiero shared the ways in which his organization is opening doors of opportunity for academic success, healthy lifestyles and community spirit for local youth.

Pictured from Left to Right Rotarian Fran Berthiaume, Rotarian Ilona Blouin & John Chiero Executive Director of Boys & Girls Club

On November 14^th the Watertown Rotary Club invited Chief Larry Black from the Watertown Fire department to speak at their weekly meeting held at the Grand Oak Villa. The Fire Chief spoke about the history of the Towns Fire Department and the latest technological applications of the available to the department.

Pictured from left to right: Rotarian Dick DeMaria, Club president Kurt Kuegler and Watertown Fire Chief Larry Black

On 10/31/2012 the Watertown Rotary invited Watertown Police Chief and the Deputy Chief to speak at their meeting held at the Grand Oak Villa. The Police Chief spoke about the history of the Towns Police Department and the applications of the latest technology available to them.

Watertown Rotary Meeting held 10/17/12 at the Grand Oak Villa.

Guest speaker local business owner Cathy Wolko from the Humble Bee Honey Co located in Watertown and member of the Bee Keeper Association of Watertown talked at the meeting to educate us on our local bee keepers and emphasized the environmental importance of bees. Pictured from left to right: Cathy Wolko and Watertown Rotary’s president Kurt Kuegler

The Watertown Rotary Club presented Paul Harris Awards to 4 of their members at their October 3^rd 2012 meeting held at the Grand Oak Villa. 

Pictured from left to right - Sue Santopietro, Bill Dunbar, Gary O’Brien and Bill Lang

Watertown High School student Steven Donston and advisor Gary Santoro from the Watertown Robotics Team gave a presentation on their experiences of competition with the team to the Watertown Rotary members at their July 25^th meeting.  The Rotary Club is one of the Team’s sponsors.

Pictured from left Gary Santoro, Steven Donston and Rotary President Kurt Kuegler

From left, Terry Bushka, of Bushka Lumber and Millwork, incoming Rotary President Kurt Kuegler, outgoing Rotary President Brian Godin, and Town Manager Charles A. Frigon pose in front of a display case the Rotary Club donated in the new town office building in Watertown at the former Heminway Park School.