NY J01117

Commemorates the 110th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Utica, New York, which was founded on March 12, 1915, when 104 men signed the original charter at The Hotel Utica

Recognizes historical contributions including funding a dental clinic adopted by the City of Utica, purchasing approximately $330,000 in Liberty Bonds during World War I, and donating $12,500 for the Orthopedic Clinic of Utica (forerunner of Children's Hospital)

Highlights community service projects such as building a pavilion at the Utica Zoo, hurricane relief in Puerto Rico, COVID-19 relief fundraising, and sponsoring hundreds of youth exchange students

Notes ongoing volunteer efforts with Hope House, veterans organizations, Habitat for Humanity, and literacy programs including Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Currently has 83 members meeting twice monthly at the Mid-York Library in Utica, continuing service under the motto "Service Above Self"