Welcome to the Rotary Club of the Kuyahoora Valley's website. We are part of a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Our Rotary projects include:
- Student Awards that provide financial support to eligible students seeking to further their education.
- Financially supporting local community services such as the Kuyahoora ambulance, the libraries in Poland, Newport and Middleville, and the local food pantry.
- Youth programs such as the fishing derby, providing all 3rd graders a dictionaries, and the youth exchange program. And now our annual Golf Tournament.
- Our other community service projects include highway cleanup between Poland and Newport along Route 28, parking cars at the Snow Bash in the town of Ohio, ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, providing food baskets to needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
We hope you will support our community efforts by attending an event, contributing to our fund-raising projects, or better yet, joining our Club!
The RCKV has many members with a significant amount of experience in many fields such as education, the US Military, business, agriculture, medicine and beyond and we are always looking for new members.
If you are interested in attending a meeting to learn more about Rotary or becoming a member contact any Rotary member.
Kuyahoora Rotary Club Annual Awards
Celebrating Excellence in Service, Effort, and Academics
The Kuyahoora Rotary Club issued four prestigious awards this year, proudly
recognizing the achievements and contributions of exceptional students. These awards
symbolize the core values and mission of Rotary, celebrating service, effort, and
academic excellence.
The Richard Rasch Service Award honors a senior who has demonstrated outstanding
service within their community. To qualify, students must submit a letter detailing their
service accomplishments and a recommendation letter supporting their application. This
year the recipient from West Canada Valley Central School (WCV) is Penny Johnston.
The Kenneth Young Effort Award is presented to a senior who has shown remarkable
effort and hard work, resulting in significant achievements. Applicants must submit a
letter describing an experience where their extra effort paid off, along with a
recommendation letter. The recipient from Poland Central School (PCS) is Anthony Wilson.
The Arthur Whaley Academic Achievement Award is for seniors who have excelled
academically. To be considered, students must submit a letter outlining their interests,
activities, and future plans, along with an academic transcript. This year recipients are
Jack Hoffman from PCS and Jackson King from WCV.
These awards reflect the Kuyahoora Rotary Clubs commitment to fostering young talent
and supporting the future leaders of our community. Each recipient exemplifies the
Rotary values of service, dedication, and excellence. Congratulations to all the
awardees!
The Kuyahoora Rotary Club held an annual Christmas Party at the Ohio Tavern on December 11, 2024 this year. As an annual event during the party a club member is honored by being nominated as a Paul Harris Fellow. This year an Honorary Member, Robert Burt, was the selected nominee. Congratulations Bob.
Bob Duprau reported the fishing derby results with 88 kids and a total of 95 fish were caught.
This event was help outside of Newport on Gage road at the Wiggins ponds. A gift card was given to the family worth $50 to Patty Jean’s Restaurant for letting us use their garage, property and ponds for our fishing derby. Flower the Holstein was there from Stewarts.
Service Above Self
Poland, NY 13431
United States of America