About Corning Rotary

One example of a local Rotary club is the Corning Rotary, which is part of Rotary International and is based in Corning, New York. The Corning Rotary club has been active in the community since 1921 and is committed to making a positive impact through a range of service projects and initiatives. Over the years Corning Rotary has worked in many community service areas and donated or contributed to building creation/ renovation such as: Corning Clocktower, the Centerway Stage, Spencer Crest, a Rockwell Museum Gallery, the Denison Park Gazebo and more ...
 
But the club is more than a lunch group that builds structures. It's main direction is community service and collaboration -- and through the planning and execution of that work, we also gain the bonds that form between the members as we work together!
 
The Corning Rotary club has identified several focus areas that reflect its members' interests and the needs of the community. These areas include environment, health and safety, hunger, literacy, international, and youth. For example, the club has organized events and initiatives aimed at promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability, such as tree-planting, community and school gardens and cleanup programs.

In the area of health and safety, the Corning Rotary club has supported initiatives focused on improving access to healthcare and promoting disease prevention by supporting PolioPlus and most recently, a program for free smoke detectors for residents. The club has also worked to combat hunger and food insecurity in the community by donations of items and volunteers to work at local food banks and pantries.

In the area of literacy, the Corning Rotary club has supported ongoing reading programs in several of our schools and initiatives aimed at promoting education and literacy among young people. The club has also been involved in international projects, including supporting efforts to provide clean water and sanitation in developing countries.

Finally, the Corning Rotary club has a strong focus on youth programs. They provide opportunities for young people in the community to develop leadership skills through leadership programs and oratory competitions and engage in community service through programs such as Interact and Youth Exchange.

Overall, the Corning Rotary club seeks to work collaboratively with members and other service organizations to support the community, and its members are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. 

Members of the community are welcome to participate in many of our service projects - most are just a couple of hours, working together. Signups are shown in our EVENTS area on the left side of our home page. This is a great opportunity [whether coming to a meeting or working with us] to learn more about Rotary in our community.