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Rochester Rotary is a diverse service organization for business and civic leaders looking to make a difference in our community.
Since our inception more than 100 years ago, our club has boasted a “who’s who” of the Flower City – leaders from every sector of the community: business and industry, education, human service, government, and more.
Today, our members’ volunteer spirit, generosity and commitment to community service remain vibrant. Through Rotary, Rochester’s leaders strive to achieve our mission of enriching the lives of Rochester’s youth, people with disabilities and of our world neighbors.
In addition to community service, we meet weekly for luncheons featuring expert speakers on the important topics of the day and we hold networking and fun social events.
Rochester Rotary and our more than 350 members are part of Rotary International, which is composed of more than 35,000 clubs with more than 1.2 million members worldwide.
Since our inception more than 100 years ago, our club has boasted a “who’s who” of the Flower City – leaders from every sector of the community: business and industry, education, human service, government, and more.
Today, our members’ volunteer spirit, generosity and commitment to community service remain vibrant. Through Rotary, Rochester’s leaders strive to achieve our mission of enriching the lives of Rochester’s youth, people with disabilities and of our world neighbors.
In addition to community service, we meet weekly for luncheons featuring expert speakers on the important topics of the day and we hold networking and fun social events.
Rochester Rotary and our more than 350 members are part of Rotary International, which is composed of more than 35,000 clubs with more than 1.2 million members worldwide.
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CJ has been a part of the Rochester business community since 1986 when he launched Jolt Cola. Jolt became popular in more than 20 countries. Jolt inspired what became the energy drink category. Today CJ is the CEO of Karma Water. A health & wellness beverage that features a one-of-a-kind dispensing cap on the bottle. Consumers infuse the active ingredients just moments before consumption, assuring optimal health benefits. CJ shares his observations and lessons learned over a 40 year career including his experiences from extensive travels to more than 40 countries…and what has he learned from competing with multinational conglomerates over several decades.
National Small Business Week is celebrated from May 4th to May 10th in honor of the massive impact of small businesses on our regional economy and business community. Learn more about the support that is offered for small businesses in Greater Rochester, NY, particularly now during another unprecedented year for businesses - including through strong leadership and collaborative efforts
Rochester Rotarian Gerald J. Archibald, Author of Underestimated, Mentally Ill, Yet Successful and CAR-Chitecture. In another installment of our "Rotary Spotlight" series Past President Donna Dedee sits down with Jerry for an interview-style luncheon.
Thomas Bonadio is the General Partner of Impact Capital, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors at The Bonadio Group. He has devoted his efforts to serving commercial companies in the Rochester area and helping the firm grow from two people to its present size of over 1,100 employees. Tom specializes in providing business advice to privately held companies and their owners, with a particular emphasis on helping them maximize their value and return to shareholders.
Naomi Silver, President, CEO & COO of the Rochester Red Wings. Naomi has been involved with the Red Wings her entire life. The Silver family’s involvement is in it’s 68th year, and Naomi has taken an active role for over three decades, working her way up the corporate ladder. Naomi talks about where they are today in terms of the game, MLB, the Washington Nationals, and where they came from.
Mike is an award winning magician who was born and raised in Rochester, NY. Mike lived in California from 1988-2004. There he discovered the world of magic. Mike adheres to a simple philosophy for his events: magic is about creating a truly memorable and enjoyable performance that fools but does not make a fool of any spectator.
Don Jeffries, President and CEO of Visit Rochester, speaks about tourism in Rochester. As the official tourism promotion agency for Monroe County, Visit Rochester’s growth is closely connected to the overall growth and vitality of the Greater Rochester region.
Tim Bohen, author of Emerald Thread: The Irish in Buffalo (2024) and Against the Grain: The History of Buffalo's First Ward (2012). Tim takes us on a fascinating journey through the deep and unexpected ties between the Buffalo and Rochester Irish! Discover how Irish laborers conquered the most grueling sections of the Erie Canal, how fearless Irish sisters laid the foundations for hospitals and charitable institutions, and the astonishing tale of how Irishmen from across Western New York invaded Canada in 1866—hoping to ransom it for Ireland’s freedom. Plus, hear the stories of remarkable Irish men and women who left their mark on our region and beyond, shaping politics, entertainment, the military, and sports.
Dr. Heidi Macpherson, President of SUNY Brockport and Rochester Rotarian since 2015 is featured in our Rotary Spotlight series. Past President Donna Dedee moderates the interview-style luncheon.
Gray Craig has been investigating crime in the Rochester area for decades, and lately, one country club story has shot to the top of the "click views" standings and that is his coverage of the lawsuit going on at Oak Hill Country Club.
In 1981 Eddie Harris opened Eddie’s Chicken Coop in Rochester, NY, after working as a Chef and Manager for another famous restaurant. While trying to make a unique sauce for his new restaurant, his loving mother suggested that he use the secret family recipe. It was an instant success, and they agreed that it was the Boss of all Sauces. Thus, Boss Sauce was born!
Sal Maiorana, one of the longest-tenured sports writers in the history of the Gannett newspapers in Rochester. He first came to the Democrat and Chronicle in 1986 to cover golf, later added Syracuse University football to his duties, and since 1990, he has been the primary beat reporter/columnist covering the Buffalo Bills. With more than 35 years of experience, he is also now the longest-tenured day-to-day reporter in the history of the Bills. Sal has won the Rochester Press-Radio Club's sports writer of the year award twice, he is an enshrinee to the Frontier Field Walk of Fame, he has won numerous writing awards and citations for Gannett, and he is also the author of 22 books including several on the Bills, but also books, among others, about the New York Yankees, Buffalo Sabres, Syracuse University, and Oak Hill Country Club. In addition to his writing, Sal can also be heard weekly on the Buffalo Brothers radio show on iHeart, and he is co-host of a podcast for the BLEAV Network entitled BLEAV in Bills.
Ernie Clement, Brighton native who is now an MLB player for the Toronto Blue Jays, is our featured speaker with his story of how failure made his success popular.
Next generation McDonald's Franchisee. Louis presents on their focus around their core values Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, Familyand how they bring them to life in the restaurant.
Rochester Rotarian since 1996, Norm Silverstein. Don Alhart interviews Norm touching on his recent retirement announcement as President and CEO of WXXI Public Media. Norm has led the organization since 1995. He has seen the organization grow from one television and two radio stations to a public media organization that now includes four public television stations, one cable channel for the city of Rochester, and six public radio stations.
The rise of partisan animosity—the tendency of Democrats and Republicans to dislike and distrust one another—is one of the most notable developments of 21st-century American politics. Jamie will discuss how animus influences a wide range of political behaviors including issue positions, evaluations of political leaders, support for compromise, and support for democratic norms. That said, he will also explain why the growth of partisan animosity does not inevitably mean that democracy is eroding.
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