Gates Foundation announces an additional $50 million to end polio SAN DIEGO, CA — Despite a sagging global economy, Rotary clubs around the world have succeeded in raising more than US$200 million in new funding for polio eradication. The fundraising milestone, announced last week at Rotary’s annual International Assembly in San Diego, was ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — The Rotary Club of Jamestown’s annual Rotary Charity Golf Classic is set for an 11 a.m. shotgun start on Monday, July 11 at Moon Brook Country Club. The entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, lunch on the course, hors d’oeuvres and dinner immediately following play and prizes. The Rotary Charity Golf Classic benefits our local ... Read More

Don Weaver, left, was inducted into the Rotary Club of Jamestown by its President, Steve Sandberg, center and his sponsor, Dudley Ericson, right. Originally a Buffalo resident, Weaver is a graduate of Alfred University, where he majored in ceramic engineering. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army and then spent his professional career in the ... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Linda J. Johnson Greater Jamestown A.M. Rotary Spokesperson (716) 969-2113 Photo Cutline: The South Korean Group Study Exchange Team from Gangwon-do Province, South Korea, visit with City Mayor, Sam Teresi, during a recent Group Study Exchange visit to Jamestown, New York. From left, Gil Bae, Hyun Kook Lee, Min si ... Read More

The Greater Jamestown A.M. Rotary Club will host its 20th annual Rotary Club Football Party Fund-raiser, taking place during the Buffalo Bills game with the Baltimore Ravens, at 1 p.m. Sunday, October 24 at the See-Zurh House in Bemus Point. Proceeds from the fund-raiser benefit local and world wide humanitarian causes. Read More

All those who have been waiting for the Westfield/Mayville Rotary Club’s annual “GOLD RUSH” can now be assured that it will happen Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Firemen’s Exempt Hall on Bourne Street in Westfield. First, a grand steak dinner which will begin at 6 p.m. will be enjoyed. Shortly after, tickets will be randomly ... Read More

Nancy Bargar, candidate for the 150th Assembly District seat, and member of the Greater Jamestown AM Rotary Club, spoke to the Rotary Club of Jamestown, where her opponent is a member. Ms. Bargar began by telling the club, “A Rotarian will definitely be the next 150th Assembly representative”. Rotary, ... Read More

Andy DeFresne, Executive Director of the Concord Grape Belt Heritage Organization, spoke to the Rotary Club of Jamestown recently. A recent retiree after 33 years as a Cornell Agricultural Extension Agent, DeFresne presented a slide and video documentary highlighting the work of the Concord Grape Belt's 150 members and the 15-volunteer Board ... Read More

Rotary District 7090 Assistant District Governor Chris Yates, left, presented Stacey Hannon, center, Past President of the Rotary Club of Jamestown, with two awards earned by the club during her presidency while current club president, Steve Sandberg, right, offered congratulations. The Rotary Club of ... Read More

Linda Knight, immediate Past-President of the Greater Jamestown Rotary A.M. club (third from left) presents checks to the WCA Hospital Sharing The Gift of Health Campaign For Our New Emergency Department; Joint Neighborhood Project; ARM Teacher Program; James Prendergast Adult Literacy Program; and The Himalayan ... Read More