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2023 NWRHS Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the recipients of our 2023 Rotary Club of Blairstown Scholarship Awards

Rotary Club of Blairstown Jack Sweet Memorial Scholarship – $3,000

Awarded to a senior with excellence in character and scholarship who demonstrates the Rotary ideal of Service above Self.

• Mikayla Serdinsy

Rotary Club of Blairstown William Caldwell Memorial Scholarship – $3,000

Awarded to a senior with excellence in character and scholarship who demonstrates the Rotary ideal of Service above Self.

• Katherine Gerkhardt

Rotary Club of Blairstown Interact Service Scholarship – Three awards of $1,000 each

Awarded to a senior member of the NWR Interact Club with excellence in character and scholarship who demonstrates the Rotary ideal of Service above Self.

• Nicholas Licata

• Vivian Drescher

• Alaina Shramko

Rotary Club of Blairstown Service Above Self Scholarship – Two awards of $1,000 each

Awarded to a senior with excellence in character and scholarship who demonstrates the Rotary ideal of Service above Self.

• Madison Chervenak

• Devon Curreiri

Rotary Club of Blairstown James Gilmore Memorial Scholarship – $1,000

Awarded to a senior with excellence in character and scholarship who demonstrates the Rotary ideal of Service above Self.

• Ian Young

Best of luck to all recipients. You make our community proud.

A special THANK YOU to all who support our annual 50/50 raffle. YOU make these awards possible.

Duck Race 2023

Join us for the Blairstown Rotary Duck Race on Tuesday July 4 at Footbridge Park

The 2023 Duck Race will be held on Tuesday July 4 at the Blairstown Fourth Event at Footbridge Park. It's a fun day for the family. The race will be held around 4:00 PM. Watch this page and our Facebook Page for more information.

The Duck Race benefits the Blairstown Hose Company and our many community projects. Tickets are $5 each and are available from Hose Company members and Rotarians.

Tickets are available every Saturday at the Blairstown Farmer's Market in the Hose Company parking lot on Stillwater Road. Tickets will also be available at the Rotary Booth at the Blairstown Fourth event prior to the race. You can also send a request to tickets@blairstownrotary.org.

Thank you for supporting Rotary and the Hose Company!

Fireworks 2023!

The Fireworks are coming - Monday, July 3 at 9:00 PM

The 2023 Blairstown Rotary Fireworks will be held on Monday, July 3 at North Warren Regional High School.

This is a free event for the community sponsored by Blairstown Rotary.

The rain date is Friday, July 7.

Watch this site and our Facebook Page for updates as we get closer.

Please thank the towns and support the sponsors who help us pay for the event. We also thank the Blairstown Police, Hose Company and Ambulance squad for all they do to make it a safe and fun night.

Rotary Announces $50,000 Community Center Investment

New Community Center Concept

The Blairstown Rotary 75^th Anniversary Project to update the Givens-Belet Memorial Hall on Hope Road is making significant progress.

So far, we've gone from this...

To this...

The old ramp has been removed and replaced by a mobility lift. New stairs and entry way have been installed. Repairs have been made to the roof and framing. The building has been insulated. Work is now starting on the new siding and gutters. Soon a new entry walk and wheelchair path to the ramp will be installed, followed by landscaping. Thanks to Paul Klein Construction and Casey Masonry for their expertise and professional work. In addition to over $50,000 being invested by Rotary, we have received support from Blair Academy, Blue Ridge Lumber, Agens Stone, H&S Enterprises, Newbaker Funeral Home, Ray O'Brien Architects, Blairstown Township and additional individual contributors.

Now it's your opportunity to help support the Community Center project.

Community Center Entryway Memorial Brick Space

A memorial brick space is being installed in the Community Center front entry area. The bricks are laser engraved and are very durable. Your brick will become part the center for many years. The brick space will be located between the entry walk and wheelchair path, directly in front of the building. It will be easily visible to all who are using the Center.

Help support our Community Center Project. Order a Personalized Engraved Entryway Memorial Brick.

Show your community support
Honor or memorialize a vet, family member, organization member, teacher or friend
Perfect for families, individuals, business and organizations

Custom business or organization logos are available

100% of proceeds will be used for Community Center improvements.

Price Schedule

4" x 8" x 2.25" Laser Engraved Brick - $100

8" x 8" x 2.25" Laser Engraved Brick = $150

Many club and organization logos are available at no additional cost. The cost for a custom corporate logo is $150 in addition to the brick cost.

A link to our order website will be available here within a few days. You will be able to easily enter the information you want to display on the brick and securely pay online using a credit card, or you can send us a check. The website will walk you through the easy order process.

Watch this page and our Facebook page for additional information and reports on our progress.

This is a sustainable project that will benefit our community for many years to come. Blairstown Rotary is excited to support it and we want to sincerely thank all who have contributed to our fundraising over the years for making this investment in our community possible.

Rotary Is Changing

We are making it easier to fit Rotary into today's busy schedule and are focusing more on special projects, so you can be involved as your time allows.

The main requirement to join Rotary is the desire to get involved and make a difference in our community. We know that today’s work and family schedule take its toll on volunteer time, so we are working hard to make Rotary accessible to all who want to join and contribute.

Why Rotary?

Our club has a 73-year history in our community, and we are very sound financially. While we work locally, we are a proud part of Rotary International, a network of more than 1.2 million members.

We have access to the resources of this worldwide organization, which makes it possible for us to accomplish things beyond our local means.

Our Meetings

If you can spare an hour a month, you have the time to attend our monthly business meeting. Many of our members also enjoy attending our weekly dinner meetings, but these are not a requirement for membership.

Our Projects

We hold and participate in many projects throughout the year. What we can accomplish is only limited by the time, enthusiasm and skills of our members.

We are confident that we can find projects that match your time, skills and abilities. Or maybe you have some ideas of your own, but you need people and resources to help carry them out. That’s what Rotary is all about.

Be Our Guest

We are looking for new members who can help us continue to serve the community for the next 70 years. Speak to us today about how YOU can join and be part of a truly great organization. Be our guest and join any of our Business or Dinner meetings to find out more. Or click here for more information and a New Member Application.

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