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To provide business, professional and community-minded individuals an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others, of all ages, by serving our local community and by promoting high ethical standards, fellowship, and goodwill worldwide.

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In the year where “Rotary Opens Opportunities,” the Rotary Club of Utica is pledged to service in the best traditions of Rotary—providing its members with opportunities for fellowship, network and participation in community service projects. During our lunch programs we hear from the area’s community and business leaders on the many initiatives and work happening in the Greater Utica community. Our service projects and commitments range widely, and we sponsor events and causes leveraging our service fund and the passion and dedication of our members. Through our committees we offer Youth Exchange and Internship programs, Community Recognition Award programs, and volunteer opportunities through our Social Justice and Urban Concerns efforts. We believe the ideas of Rotary founded on friendship and service above self are as important today as ever before, and they require the involvement of individuals committed to the betterment of each other and the community. Come visit and learn of the opportunities Rotary can offer you!

Week of 21 Jun 2021

Week of 14 Jun 2021

Club charity golf tournament to support Urban Tree Planting Project

Rotary Club of Utica will be holding its first annual charity golf tournament, Tees for Trees, on Sunday, August 8, at Hidden Valley Golf Club in Whitesboro, NY. The fun starts at noon with registration and lunch. The tournament is a four-person scramble format. The fee is $95 per person, and includes lunch before golf, golf fees and cart, dinner after golf, door prizes, trophies, team photos and more! Tee sign hole sponsorships are available for $100 for an 18" x 24" sign. For more information download the registration and sponsorship forms, available here:

The proceeds from this year's tournament, Tees for Trees, will support the Club's Urban Tree Planting Project, in cooperation with The Unitarian Universalist Church, Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, and the City of Utica Parks Department. The project’s goal is to aid urban homeowners in enhancing the value of your property, improving the air quality within their community by reducing carbon emissions, and providing a canopy of shade to lower the heat index during summer months.

Rotary Club of Utica Honors Outstanding Educators

The Rotary Club of Utica recently hosted a virtual awards program honoring seven outstanding local high school educators. Other local Rotary Clubs were also involved in the program and had selections of educators from their respective districts. The educators were nominated by local high school students and during the awards program, both the students and teachers were recognized, and the students explained why these educators were chosen. Those honored this year include: