Friendship and Belmont clubs thanked for “Service Above Self”
From Allegany County,
Belmont, NY – At the Allegany County Legislative Board meeting held at the Fair on July 17, the Board adopted resolutions recognizing the Belmont Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Friendship, New York, Inc., for their commitment and service to their community and Allegany County.
The first Rotary Club was formed 120 years ago on February 23, 1905, by Paul P. Harris and is one of the largest service organizations in the world. The Friendship Rotary Club was formed in 1955, and the Belmont Club was formed in 1959. Both clubs serve as pillars of community service, leadership, and fellowship, embodying the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”
The Belmont Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Friendship, New York, Inc., have consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others through countless acts of generosity, volunteerism, and civic engagement.
The Belmont Rotary Club has implemented, sponsored, or supported local initiatives including the GVCS Interact Club, Belmont Rotary Basketball Tip-Off Tournament, annual 200 Club, Rotary Foundation Dinner, Genesee Valley Rotary Camp for Children with Disabilities, community flower pots, has financed senior citizens meals each month, Belmont Fire Department Gun Raffle with a lottery board, Christmas trees in Rotary Park and decorations in the Village of Belmont, Wreaths Across America, has provided food for Wellspring Ministries holiday dinners, Allegany County National Honor Society Scholarship Fund, Amity Daze, scholarships to GVCS Seniors, and Corning Rotary Scripps National Spelling Bee Regional Competition.
The Rotary Club of Friendship, New York, Inc., has implemented and supported local initiatives including providing snacks and beverages for travelers at the Friendship I-86 rest stop and using donations from those events to help finance sending children with disabilities to summer camp, Community Christmas Sparkle, care of Island Park picnic tables and pavilion, and scholarships for two Friendship graduating seniors each year.
Both groups were recognized for exceptional service, unwavering dedication, and profound impact on the lives of others and commitment to “Service Above Self.”
