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WELCOME TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF ORANGE

Founded in 1968, the Orange Rotary Club of Connecticut is a volunteer organization of business and professional women and men who want to make a positive difference in the community. We are a hands-on club, helping those in need in Orange, across the greater New Haven region and around the world. Our passionate members are dedicated to the Rotary motto, ‘Service Above Self.’

We annually provide more than $50,000 to area charities and organizations thanks to our fundraisers. The money we raise goes to food pantries and veterans groups, youth programs, literacy programs, senior care and scholarships.

We invite you to a meeting to get to know us or to learn more about membership contact:

Steve Hechtman
Membership Chair

CLUB NEWS

Community Meal-Packing Event for Local Food Pantries

Join us Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9am to 1 pm as we partner with local Rotary club members from in Milford, Devon, Stratford and West Haven to help pack dry bulk food into nutritious, tasty, easy-to-prepare meal packets to supplement supplies at area food pantries. 

This event is directed by End Hunger New England as part of volunteer-based efforts to reduce domestic hunger. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help. Meal packing is easy, enjoyable, and accessible to all ability levels. 

Come join the fun for the duration of the event or even an hour or two to experience community service in action. Working together, we expect to pack food for more than 36,000 meals over a Saturday morning.

Milford Senior Center
9 Jepson Drive
Milford, CT
Saturday, February 7, 2026 
9am to 1pm

Interested in volunteering? Please register here


OUR MISSION

The Rotary Club of Orange – People of action supporting people and events in Orange, Southern Connecticut and around the world!

 

WHERE WE MEET

We have regular Friday meetings. We meet four times per month. Three times for  breakfast and once for lunch. We also get together quarterly for a happy hour social to provide flexibility for our busy members to participate!

VISITORS

Thank you for visiting us online. Please take a few moments to browse our site to learn more about all the awesome activities we support and find out how you can get connected to help us serve our community.

WHAT WE DO

Service Above Self

Rotary International is the world’s oldest service club. Its members form a global network of business and professional leaders who volunteer their time and talents to serve their communities and the world. Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self,” exemplifies the spirit of the organization. There are more than 1.4 million Rotarians in more than 46,000 clubs located in over 200 countries around the world.

Our Rotary Club of Orange, Connecticut was founded in 1968.

Club members enjoy great speakers, fellowship, and professional networking. We meet on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Friday of each month for breakfast at 8:15 am at Valley Diner in Derby, CT. The 3rd Friday we meet for lunch (location varies) and we have an evening social each quarter (location varies).

Also visit our calendar for regularly updated details on our great speakers and programs, and keep up with our activities on our Facebook page.

UPCOMING EVENTS

There are no events at this time.

AVENUES OF SERVICE

We channel our commitment to service through five avenues, which are the foundation of club activity.

Club Service

A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.

Vocational Service

Rotarians work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society.

Community Service

We find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest.

International Service

We promote peace & understanding globally by sponsoring or volunteering on projects around the world.

Youth Service

Rotarians work to empower young people through leadership development programs, encouraging the next generation of leaders.

TOGETHER, WE SEE A WORLD
WHERE PEOPLE UNITE AND TAKE ACTION
TO CREATE LASTING
CHANGE ACROSS THE GLOBE
IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND IN OURSELVES.

CONTACT US

Rotary Club of Orange
P. O. Box 894 Orange, CT 06477-0894

Where We Meet
1st, 2nd & 4th Friday of the Month
Breakfast meeting at 8:15AM
Valley Diner, 636 New Haven Ave, Derby, CT

3rd Friday of the Month
Luncheon meeting at 12:15pm
TBA every month

Quarterly – Happy Hour Social
TBA

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