Medallion for Flags for Heroes
SHELTON — The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club proudly announces its 5th Annual Flags for Heroes Ceremony, taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Shelton Veterans Memorial Park. This patriotic community tribute honors heroes who have made a meaningful impact in our lives — including veterans, active military, first responders, healthcare workers, […]

Flags for Heroes Back for 5th Year

Derby High Rotary Interact Club proudly hosted a First Responders Breakfast recently to honor those who serve our community every day. Club members were grateful to welcome members of the Derby Police Department, Derby Fire Department, Storms Ambulance Service, Derby Public Works, and Mayor Joseph DiMartino. Thank you for all […]

Derby High Rotary Interact Club Hosts First Reponders

Rotarians Kim Ryan-Caro and Linda Homes-Hannon are in line for special awards in the next few weeks. Kim has been announced as our club’s selection for the Norm Parsells Award which will be presented at the awards luncheon at the Chris Bargas Golf Club at Whitney Farms in Monroe on […]

Kim Ryan-Caro and Linda Holmes-Hannon to be Honored

Derby High School student Anjali Purayidathil recently won the Club’s 4 Way Speech Contest and will advance to the District 7980 semi-finals on March 14th. Luke Camara was our runner up. Rotarian Gary Scarpa was in charge of the event.

Anjali Purayidath Wins 4 Way Speech contest

Derby-Shelton Rotary offers a variety of scholarships for students at Derby and Shelton High Schools. The deadline for submission this year is May 6. You can read more about eligibility requirements and the variety of scholarships available by clicking here.

Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club welcomed a very impressive group of students from the Derby and Shelton High School Interact clubs at the weekly meeting on January 29. The officers of each club received their special officer pins and the presidents of both clubs as well as students who attended the […]

Rotarians Host Interact Students

Rotary Plaque for Derby 350
The City of Derby is in the midst of its 350th birthday celebration and Derby-Shelton Rotary is on the verge of celebrating its 100th birthday in 2027.  Though the club is eagerly looking forward to its 100th, it recently took time to look back at its origins. The very first […]

Rotary Approaching a Big Anniversary