The Rotary Club of Alexandria Bay was founded in 1938 and is very proud of its heritage of supporting the Bay community. Today's members follow this rich tradition by supporting:
- Local community projects like the River Hospital and Macsherry Library
- School activities: Backpack program, scholarships and dugouts
- Supplying many Christmas baskets annually for the needy
- Supplying international programs like Shelter Box
- Conducting at least 2 international exchange programs annually
- Sponsoring an annual Senior Citizen boat ride and luncheon
- Sponsoring Club and home of the 2012 Ambassadorial Scholar
And we enjoy each other's fellowship and sense of accomplishment by making our community a little better to live through our efforts. Come and be part of this tradition.
What's Rotary:
Rotary is an organization of business & professional leaders united worldwide, who provides Humanitorian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
Rotary is the world's first service organization founded in Chicago on February 23, 1905.
Rotary is some 1.2 million strong. serving in more than 200 countries with more than 32,000 clubs.
Rotarians plan and carry out a remarkable variety of humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs that touch people's lives in their local communities and our worldwide community.
Rotarians meet weekly for fellowship and interesting and informative programs. Membership reflects a wide cross-section of community representation.
Rotary's Foundation provides more than 100 million dollars annually for International Scholarships, cultural exchanges, and humanitarian projects to improve the quality of life for millions of people.
Rotary is Polio Plus, our commitment to eradicate Polio IN THE WORLD is more than 20 years old. Through perseverance, dedication, personal effort and more than One Billion Dollars, donated by Rotarians and others who support the cause...we are nearing our goal.