Every year, the members of the Glens Falls Rotary Club nominate and elect a member of the public to be honored, who exemplifies the Rotary values of Service ABOVE SELF. Robert Nemer, along with his wife Francine, has dedicated his life to strengthening our community, with a particular passion for investing in young people. A former teacher, he has carried that commitment forward through decades of service, always focused on helping the next generation succeed. Mr. Nemer is a founding member of the Adirondack Civic Center Coalition, Inc. that was responsible for the acquisition of the Glens Falls Civic Center/Cool Insuring Arena from the City of Glens Falls.
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Glens Falls!
We are local community members who work to improve our community through service projects, scholarships and charitable donations, and more. As Rotarians we also contribute to Rotary causes in the Central New York region, nationally, and internationally. Our members are active, helpful, compassionate, and fun!
Our club has been a part of the Glens Falls and surrounding community for over 100 years. We are involved around the community in a variety of projects: Our Projects. Some highlights include:
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Community Service Scholarship for graduating local high school students
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Warm the Children - over the past 30+ years has provided new winter clothing to children in need in our local and surrounding counties.
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Youth Exchange Program - host incoming high school students from around the world and sponsor outbound students from our area to other countries
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Annual 5K Walk/Run – funds raised are donated to non-profits in our area
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Children’s literacy – in partnership with the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund, managing around 30 free little libraries throughout the area
As part of Rotary International, along with 1.4 million Rotary members around the world, our club has also contributed to support projects including in Haiti for eye vision care, assist those in Honduras and Haiti for clean water access, and the Rotary goal of ending polio around the world.
We are always looking to grow and gain new members who want to make a positive impact in our local community. Learn more about becoming as member and get in contact with us today! As a club we are always open to new ways in which we can provide service to our community – reach out to us to partner together in service projects whether individually or as a business!
Every year, the members of the Glens Falls Rotary Club nominate and elect a member of the public to be honored, who exemplifies the Rotary values of Service ABOVE SELF. Robert Nemer, along with his wife Francine, has dedicated his life to strengthening our community, with a particular passion for investing in young people. A former teacher, he has carried that commitment forward through decades of service, always focused on helping the next generation succeed. Mr. Nemer is a founding member of the Adirondack Civic Center Coalition, Inc. that was responsible for the acquisition of the Glens Falls Civic Center/Cool Insuring Arena from the City of Glens Falls.
Our community friends in Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls are hosting their 5th Annual Brooks Chicken "Drive-Thru" BBQ on Saturday, May 2nd from 3pm - 6pm in the Eastfield parking lot.Last year they sold a record 1,000 to support local children! It is recommended to preorder now for $18 per dinner: https://bit.ly/GFKiwanisBBQ. Dinner can be bought day of for $20!
Dave Bogue, Glens Falls Rotarian and District Assistant Governor, sat down with Jesse Jackson of Look Media Resource to talk about collaboration throughout the years in our community with our annual 5K race.
The Rotary Club of Glens falls announced our 100th Anniversary book has finally been completed! Free copies are available on our website for download: Glens Falls Rotary - Celebrating 100 Years of Service. Printed copies are available for $25. To purchase a printed copy, please contact us. 
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Queensbury, NY 12804
United States