We welcomed a record number of golfers this year, making it a truly memorable event. This beloved tradition was founded many years ago by Rotarian Rino Pappano, who dedicated himself to chairing the tournament . The torch was passed to Chairperson Gene Noga, whose leadership and dedication continues to make the day a triumph. A big thank you to all our sponsors and the golfers who made this event so memorable.
Our partner with the Community Cares Initiative, Open Door Mission, Anna Valeria CEO of Open Door Mission and Kate Munzinger, Vice President of Advancement, spoke to our club.
This year, Open Door Mission embraced a powerful truth: gratitude opens hearts and doors. In June, they launched their year-long campaign, Grateful Hearts Open Door, a heartfelt tribute to the unwavering generosity of our community. Every meal served, every bed offered, every life uplifted has been made possible by Greece Rotary and other organizations and is becoming a model for other communities
This campaign is more than a thank-you. It’s a celebration of the countless ways our support has helped them grow, evolve, and extend our reach to those who need it most. Through the Community Cares Initiative, families facing unimaginable hardship have found shelter, stability, and a second chance—before homelessness could take hold.
Because of you, doors didn’t close. They opened wide—with love, dignity, and hope.
 From left to right: President John Bansbach, Gregg Sadwick, Matthew Reed, Amber Wilk and Chuck Gannon. |
🌟 Greece Rotary Installation Dinner – June 6th, 2025 🌟
On June 6th, we gathered for an incredible evening at our Greece Rotary Installation Dinner, celebrating leadership, service, and the spirit of Rotary.
A heartfelt congratulations to Kelly Spurduto, our Community Rotarian of the Year, for her outstanding contributions beyond our club, and to Gene Noga, our Club Rotarian of the Year, for his unwavering dedication and commitment to our mission.
We also honored tradition by passing the gavel from our phenomenal 2024–2025 President, John Bansbach, to our new 2025–2026 President, Ray Gangarosa. John’s leadership has been nothing short of amazing, and we thank him for his incredible work. Ray, we’re excited for the year ahead under your guidance!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable night. Greece Rotary is strong because of members like you!
Thanks in large part to Judie VanBramer's efforts, yesterday evening the Board of Cooperative Educational Services Special Education Parent Teacher Organization ("BOCES SEPTO") held its First Annual Bingo Night for its students and families. Approximately 140 students, siblings and parents attended the event.
The event was completely free to students, siblings and parents. Every child selected a book to take as a gift, at least one hundred prizes [gift cards, toys, books, sports items] were awarded to BINGO winners, and there was pizza, cookies and water and soft drinks for all.
The chair of BOCES SEPTO, Sarah Davis, did a great job of organizing the event.
About half of the BINGO games used the traditional letter/number format and about half used objects (e.g., animals, foods)
Greece Rotary provided ten volunteers for the event that helped serve food, beverages, distribute books, crafts, prizes and verify winning BINGO boards. Gene Noga did a great job calling numbers!
Get ready to roll the dice for a great cause! Greece Rotary’s Casino Night is back—and it’s your chance to enjoy an evening of glitz, games, and giving.
🃏 When: Saturday, October 25th
🏛️ Where: Ridgemont Country Club
🎉 Why: To support the many ways Greece Rotary serves our community—from scholarships and food drives to youth programs and local outreach.
Whether you're a seasoned card shark or just in it for the laughs, you'll enjoy:
- Blackjack, roulette, and poker tables
- Delicious hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
- Raffles, prizes, and surprises throughout the night
- Great company and even greater impact
This is one of our signature fundraisers, and every chip you play helps us continue doing what we do best—lifting up our neighbors and building a stronger Greece.
🎟️ Tickets are limited, so don’t gamble on missing out
REGISTER HERE!
