Bare Slate polio fund raiser
Join Derby-Shelton Rotary on April 17for a fun night of fun and help us end polio. The Courtyard by Marriot in Shelton is the location for a night of paint, wine and snacks as we raise funds to continue the quest to eliminate the dreadful disease of polio. Space is […]

Have Fun While Eliminating Polio


Star Wars Concert
Come and join Derby-Shelton Rotarians at Shelton High School on April 21 for a Far, Far Away concert by the New Haven Symphony. A Galaxy Far, Far Away, music from sci-fi classics like Star Wars, E.T., Interstellar, Dune and Star Trek. Star Wars and All net proceeds from tickets purchased with code ROTARY will be […]

Join Us at the Symphony


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





2026 honorees
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