Welcome to the Amityville Rotary Club
 
 
Are you a someone who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.
 
About Our Club
Welcome to our Club!
Amityville

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Thursdays at 8:00 AM
Brownstones Coffee
55 Merrick Road
Amityville, NY 11701
United States of America
Phone:
(516) 659-3489
All are welcome to join us at our weekly meetings. Whether you're a visiting Rotarian in the area or someone who is interested in learning what Rotary is all about, feel free to contact us and come on down. We can't wait to meet you!

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Lori Novello with Babylon Community Cares
Apr 23, 2026 8:00 AM
Partnership with Amityville Schools
Blood Cancer United ; Madison Swenton
May 07, 2026 8:00 AM
Childhood Cancer
Jo Petit
May 14, 2026 8:00 AM
Memories of space exploration
General Needs; Lonnie Sherman
May 28, 2026 8:00 AM
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Club News

The Amityville Rotary Club has been busy giving back in a meaningful way ❤️

April’s Service Project, was all about preparing  “Meal in a Bag” kits for St. Martin’s Food Pantry—each one packed with everything needed to make a hearty pot of chili… we even included a can opener! 🥫

From shopping, to sorting, to packaging, this project was truly a team effort. A special thank you to Stella, Donelle, and Virginia for helping bring it all together!

It’s small acts of kindness like these that help nourish our community—one meal at a time.

👉 Want to make a difference? Join us or support our efforts! Visit us at amityvillerotaryclub.com or reach out to learn how you can get involved.

📍 We meet Thursdays at 8:00 AM at Brownstone’s—we’d love to have you join us!

#ServiceAboveSelf #AmityvilleRotary #CommunityImpact #RotaryCares

The Amityville Rotary Club is proud to support meaningful change across the globe! 🌍💙

We recently presented a $500 donation to H2Empower, helping advance their incredible mission:

“In Ethiopia, H2Empower builds classrooms, provides learning materials for students, trains educators, brings clean water to rural schools and communities, develops libraries, awards scholarships, and develops sustainability projects.”

Pictured is our Club President, Carolyn Dodd, alongside Executive Director, Helen Boxwill. Also included are inspiring before-and-after photos of a classroom now equipped with chairs, along with a sample of books that are helping to promote literacy and open doors for students.

It’s amazing to see how even a small contribution can help create brighter futures through education and access to resources. 📚✨

Interested in being part of projects that make a difference both locally and globally? Join us at the Amityville Rotary Club and help us continue to create lasting impact!

#PeopleOfAction #RotaryCares #MakingADifference #AmityvilleRotary


 

🎉 Welcome to Our Newest Rotarian! 🎉

The Amityville Rotary Club is proud to welcome our newest member, Jessica Murphy, who was officially inducted on March 18, 2026!

Pictured alongside Membership Co-Chairs, Connie Rossman and Stella Coughlin, and Club President Carolyn Dodd, Jessica brings with her a strong passion for community involvement and service above self. We are excited to have her energy and dedication helping to make a difference right here in our community!

💙 Interested in giving back and making meaningful connections? We’d love to have you join us!

📍 We meet every Thursday at 8:00 a.m. at Brownstone’s in Amityville.

Come see what Rotary is all about and how you can get involved!


🦆🌊 SAVE THE DATE! 🌊🦆

Mark your calendars for August 8, 2026 for the Annual Duck Race hosted by the Amityville Rotary Club at the beautiful Amityville Beach!

The ducks will be ready to race, and so are we! 🎉

Rotarian Ming Chiang is already feeling the excitement all the way from Amsterdam, where he was recently spotted surrounded by colorful ducks — talk about dedication to the cause! 🦆The countdown has officially begun!

Stay tuned for sponsorship opportunities, duck adoptions, and all the fun details to come. You won’t want to miss this community favorite event filled with laughter, prizes, and Rotary spirit.

Let’s make waves together on August 8th! 💙💛 #AmityvilleRotary #DuckRace2026 #SaveTheDate

Please join us in giving a warm Rotary welcome to our newest members, Gale Papile and Chris Papile! 🎉

Gale and Chris were officially inducted into the Amityville Rotary Club, pictured here with Club President Carolyn Dodd, Rotarian Sponsor Joe Morin, and Membership Chair Connie Rossman. We are thrilled to have them join our mission of Service Above Self and look forward to the impact we’ll make together in our community and beyond.

Rotary is about friendship, service, and making a difference — and there’s always room at the table for those who want to give back.

Interested in learning more? Join us for breakfast at Brownstone’s every Thursday at 8:00 a.m. Meet our members, hear about our projects, and see how you can be part of something meaningful.

Come for the coffee, stay for the service — and help us continue doing good in Amityville! 💙💛

#ServiceAboveSelf #AmityvilleRotary #JoinRotary #CommunityMatters

Please join us in welcoming our newest Amityville Rotarian, Stella Coughlin! 🌟
Stella was officially inducted and pinned at our recent meeting, January 8, 2026, pictured here with Club President Carolyn Dodd and Membership Chair Connie Rossman. We’re thrilled to have Stella join our Rotary family and look forward to the passion and service she will bring as we continue doing good in our community and beyond.

Interested in making a difference, building meaningful connections, and giving back both locally and globally? We’d love to welcome you! Join us at Brownstones in Amityville every Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. to learn more about the Amityville Rotary Club. 💙

#AmityvilleRotary #RotaryInternational #ServiceAboveSelf #PeopleOfAction #CommunityService #RotaryFamily #GetInvolved #GivingBack #LocalImpact

Thursday mornings start bright and early with great company at our weekly Amityville Rotary breakfast meeting at Brownstone’s, 8:00 a.m. ☕🥐
These gatherings are about more than breakfast — they’re a chance to connect, share, and hear how our Rotary Foundation contributions are making a real difference locally and around the world.

Some special moments of recognition for Rotarians Richard Handler, Laura Orticelle and Michele Camilleri pictured with Foundation Chair Virginia Belling, as they were awarded Paul Harris Fellow + pins in appreciation of their continued generosity and commitment to doing good.

If you’re looking for meaningful connections, purposeful service, and a welcoming group to start your day — join us one Thursday morning and see what Rotary is all about! 💙

#AmityvilleRotary #RotaryInternational #PeopleOfAction #ServiceAboveSelf
#RotaryFoundation #PaulHarrisFellow #CommunityImpact #DoingGoodTogether
#ThursdayMornings #RotaryFellowship

🎂 Because every birthday deserves to be celebrated. 🎉

Today, the Amityville Rotary Club delivered birthday cake and party kits to the St. Martin of Tours Outreach Food Pantry, helping ensure that children and families facing food insecurity can still experience the joy of being celebrated on their special day.

These simple kits mean so much more than cake—they offer hope, dignity, and a reminder that someone in the community cares. This is Rotary’s commitment in action: bringing joy, compassion, and kindness to those who need it most.

Pictured with Sr. Marie Josee are Rotarians Virginia Belling, Donelle Cronin, and Laura Orticelle, proud to serve our neighbors with heart.

If you are fortunate enough to have a little extra, we invite you to help lift up those around you. Together, small acts of generosity can create moments that families will remember forever. 💛

#ServiceAboveSelf #RotaryCares #PeopleOfAction #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #CommunityKindness #SpreadJoy #AmityvilleRotary #GiveBack

🤝💙 Working together to support our students in need!

The Amityville Rotary Club is proud to partner with Amityville Teacher Local Action Project (LAP) delivering high-protein granola bars and helping to sort food packages for their weekend food program — making sure local children have nutritious options when school meals aren’t available.

Pictured are Rotarians Kathleen Thorn and Stella Coughlin alongside LAP representative Katey Thorn, all coming together with one shared mission: caring for our community’s kids.

When organizations unite, real change happens. 🌟

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back, consider supporting programs like LAP — or join the Amityville Rotary Club and be part of making a difference every day!

💙 #ServiceAboveSelf #AmityvilleRotary #CommunityStrong #HelpingOurKids #FoodInsecurityAwareness #LocalImpact #RotaryCares

Club News

The Amityville Rotary Club has been busy giving back in a meaningful way ❤️

April’s Service Project, was all about preparing  “Meal in a Bag” kits for St. Martin’s Food Pantry—each one packed with everything needed to make a hearty pot of chili… we even included a can opener! 🥫

From shopping, to sorting, to packaging, this project was truly a team effort. A special thank you to Stella, Donelle, and Virginia for helping bring it all together!

It’s small acts of kindness like these that help nourish our community—one meal at a time.

👉 Want to make a difference? Join us or support our efforts! Visit us at amityvillerotaryclub.com or reach out to learn how you can get involved.

📍 We meet Thursdays at 8:00 AM at Brownstone’s—we’d love to have you join us!

#ServiceAboveSelf #AmityvilleRotary #CommunityImpact #RotaryCares

The Amityville Rotary Club is proud to support meaningful change across the globe! 🌍💙

We recently presented a $500 donation to H2Empower, helping advance their incredible mission:

“In Ethiopia, H2Empower builds classrooms, provides learning materials for students, trains educators, brings clean water to rural schools and communities, develops libraries, awards scholarships, and develops sustainability projects.”

Pictured is our Club President, Carolyn Dodd, alongside Executive Director, Helen Boxwill. Also included are inspiring before-and-after photos of a classroom now equipped with chairs, along with a sample of books that are helping to promote literacy and open doors for students.

It’s amazing to see how even a small contribution can help create brighter futures through education and access to resources. 📚✨

Interested in being part of projects that make a difference both locally and globally? Join us at the Amityville Rotary Club and help us continue to create lasting impact!

#PeopleOfAction #RotaryCares #MakingADifference #AmityvilleRotary


 

🎉 Welcome to Our Newest Rotarian! 🎉

The Amityville Rotary Club is proud to welcome our newest member, Jessica Murphy, who was officially inducted on March 18, 2026!

Pictured alongside Membership Co-Chairs, Connie Rossman and Stella Coughlin, and Club President Carolyn Dodd, Jessica brings with her a strong passion for community involvement and service above self. We are excited to have her energy and dedication helping to make a difference right here in our community!

💙 Interested in giving back and making meaningful connections? We’d love to have you join us!

📍 We meet every Thursday at 8:00 a.m. at Brownstone’s in Amityville.

Come see what Rotary is all about and how you can get involved!


🦆🌊 SAVE THE DATE! 🌊🦆

Mark your calendars for August 8, 2026 for the Annual Duck Race hosted by the Amityville Rotary Club at the beautiful Amityville Beach!

The ducks will be ready to race, and so are we! 🎉

Rotarian Ming Chiang is already feeling the excitement all the way from Amsterdam, where he was recently spotted surrounded by colorful ducks — talk about dedication to the cause! 🦆The countdown has officially begun!

Stay tuned for sponsorship opportunities, duck adoptions, and all the fun details to come. You won’t want to miss this community favorite event filled with laughter, prizes, and Rotary spirit.

Let’s make waves together on August 8th! 💙💛 #AmityvilleRotary #DuckRace2026 #SaveTheDate

Please join us in giving a warm Rotary welcome to our newest members, Gale Papile and Chris Papile! 🎉

Gale and Chris were officially inducted into the Amityville Rotary Club, pictured here with Club President Carolyn Dodd, Rotarian Sponsor Joe Morin, and Membership Chair Connie Rossman. We are thrilled to have them join our mission of Service Above Self and look forward to the impact we’ll make together in our community and beyond.

Rotary is about friendship, service, and making a difference — and there’s always room at the table for those who want to give back.

Interested in learning more? Join us for breakfast at Brownstone’s every Thursday at 8:00 a.m. Meet our members, hear about our projects, and see how you can be part of something meaningful.

Come for the coffee, stay for the service — and help us continue doing good in Amityville! 💙💛

#ServiceAboveSelf #AmityvilleRotary #JoinRotary #CommunityMatters

Please join us in welcoming our newest Amityville Rotarian, Stella Coughlin! 🌟
Stella was officially inducted and pinned at our recent meeting, January 8, 2026, pictured here with Club President Carolyn Dodd and Membership Chair Connie Rossman. We’re thrilled to have Stella join our Rotary family and look forward to the passion and service she will bring as we continue doing good in our community and beyond.

Interested in making a difference, building meaningful connections, and giving back both locally and globally? We’d love to welcome you! Join us at Brownstones in Amityville every Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. to learn more about the Amityville Rotary Club. 💙

#AmityvilleRotary #RotaryInternational #ServiceAboveSelf #PeopleOfAction #CommunityService #RotaryFamily #GetInvolved #GivingBack #LocalImpact

Thursday mornings start bright and early with great company at our weekly Amityville Rotary breakfast meeting at Brownstone’s, 8:00 a.m. ☕🥐
These gatherings are about more than breakfast — they’re a chance to connect, share, and hear how our Rotary Foundation contributions are making a real difference locally and around the world.

Some special moments of recognition for Rotarians Richard Handler, Laura Orticelle and Michele Camilleri pictured with Foundation Chair Virginia Belling, as they were awarded Paul Harris Fellow + pins in appreciation of their continued generosity and commitment to doing good.

If you’re looking for meaningful connections, purposeful service, and a welcoming group to start your day — join us one Thursday morning and see what Rotary is all about! 💙

#AmityvilleRotary #RotaryInternational #PeopleOfAction #ServiceAboveSelf
#RotaryFoundation #PaulHarrisFellow #CommunityImpact #DoingGoodTogether
#ThursdayMornings #RotaryFellowship

🎂 Because every birthday deserves to be celebrated. 🎉

Today, the Amityville Rotary Club delivered birthday cake and party kits to the St. Martin of Tours Outreach Food Pantry, helping ensure that children and families facing food insecurity can still experience the joy of being celebrated on their special day.

These simple kits mean so much more than cake—they offer hope, dignity, and a reminder that someone in the community cares. This is Rotary’s commitment in action: bringing joy, compassion, and kindness to those who need it most.

Pictured with Sr. Marie Josee are Rotarians Virginia Belling, Donelle Cronin, and Laura Orticelle, proud to serve our neighbors with heart.

If you are fortunate enough to have a little extra, we invite you to help lift up those around you. Together, small acts of generosity can create moments that families will remember forever. 💛

#ServiceAboveSelf #RotaryCares #PeopleOfAction #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #CommunityKindness #SpreadJoy #AmityvilleRotary #GiveBack

🤝💙 Working together to support our students in need!

The Amityville Rotary Club is proud to partner with Amityville Teacher Local Action Project (LAP) delivering high-protein granola bars and helping to sort food packages for their weekend food program — making sure local children have nutritious options when school meals aren’t available.

Pictured are Rotarians Kathleen Thorn and Stella Coughlin alongside LAP representative Katey Thorn, all coming together with one shared mission: caring for our community’s kids.

When organizations unite, real change happens. 🌟

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back, consider supporting programs like LAP — or join the Amityville Rotary Club and be part of making a difference every day!

💙 #ServiceAboveSelf #AmityvilleRotary #CommunityStrong #HelpingOurKids #FoodInsecurityAwareness #LocalImpact #RotaryCares

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