We meet Thursdays at noon at the Bath Dormann Library (101 W. Morris St., Bath, NY 14810). Our meetings are hybrid, so you can also join by Zoom. Please see the “Contact Us” page for more information.
Rotary Scholarship Applications Accepted through March 12, 2026
Please visit this page for information about eligibility and submission requirements.
ArmFolk Cultural Exchange Visits Bath
Bath Rotary was treated to a performance of Armenian folk dancers, singers, and musicians in August of 2025. The poise and grace of the students was stunning – a true international experience. Thanks to all of the host families and the committee that made this happen!
Rotary Change-over Dinner
BRSF Scholarship Fund Board Openings
As of June 2026, there will be three open board positions. See the Scholarships page for more information, or contact Elaine Tears at ektears@gmail.com.
Bath Rotary Volunteers with the Finger Lakes SPCA
Rotary Social – Living Roots
Bath Rotarians at Living Roots Winery for a May 2025 Social.
Local Programs & Projects
In recent years, local Rotarians continue to participate in many hands-on projects, including the following:
- St. Thomas Community Garden – supports the local food pantry
- Adopt-A-Highway – cleans up the area of Highway I-86 near Exit 38
- Red Door Community Kitchen – provides free, healthy lunch to those in need
- Bath Beautification Project – plants flowers along historic Liberty Street
- Watershed Cleanup – cleans up multiple waterfront locations in support of the greater district effort
- Cultural exchange – hosting student folk performers from Armenia
- Camp Star picnic – provides dinner to children with a physical or developmental disability staying at the camp on the grounds of Watson Homestead
- Literacy Promotion – reading to children at the Dormann Library and local elementary schools
- Wineglass Marathon Dinner & Course Setup– supports Rotary projects throughout the year
- Little League Sponsorship – supports a local Little League team in the purchase of uniforms
- Scholarship Program – provides several scholarships to local college-bound high school students
- Bath Festival of Lights – sponsors a Christmas tree in Pulteney Park
International Projects
Bath Rotary became involved in this project in 2010 when Father Peter Anglaare brought to the club’s attention the needs of the people of Ko including basic sanitation, running water, and electricity. The Bath Rotary Club has teamed with the Rotary International Foundation, the Rotary Club of Bolgatanga in Ghana, other Rotary Clubs of District 7120 including Corning, Ontario-Walworth, and Wayland, as well as individual donors to make a significant difference in the health and economic well-being of the people of Ko. The current phase of the project involves digging a well to improve access to clean water. For more information, download the documents below.
Bath Rotary has also donated to International Projects sponsored by other clubs:
New well dug in Sepetimpom, Ghana, 2024
- A project in support of a school in Haiti to provide a battery system that will hold the solar-generated power from the school’s solar panels for a period of two – three days sponsored by the Canandaigua Rotary Club in May of 2020.