OUR HERO STORIES ARE NOW LIVE.
Every flag represents someone who matters. Now, you can discover the stories behind many of the names in this year’s Flags for Heroes display.
Shared by the people who know and love them, these tributes celebrate lives of service, courage, kindness, and love—and the difference one person can make.
SHARE THE WARMTH.
This October, give what you no longer wear a new purpose.
Drop off new or gently used coats, hats, and gloves at one of two Goshen locations and help provide warmth to neighbors in our community this winter.
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Community happens in countless ways—through time given, partnerships formed, resources shared, and people simply choosing to show up for one another.
Behind the Impact was created to thank the people and organizations whose support helps Goshen Rotary serve our community—and the afternoon itself exemplified that spirit. Liquor King of Chester generously donated wine, Beer World in Goshen provided a variety of beer, and Goshen's Starbucks supplied our guests with coffee, iced tea, and lemonade. Goshen Rotary members gave their time to plan, prepare, and host the gathering, all for one simple reason: to make sure the people who support our work know how much that support means to us.
Thank you to everyone who came out and spent the most beautiful Saturday afternoon with us. Our members loved seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
We hope you'll join us in thanking Starbucks, Beer World, and Liquor King by visiting the local businesses that so generously support the community where we live, work, and play.
At our September 1st meeting, we welcomed James Finnegan as a new member of the Goshen Rotary Club. Jim is a Goshen native and no stranger to Rotary, as he served as a member and Vice President of the Interact Club at Goshen High School. He is well known for serving as Country Club Manager, then General Manager, at the West Hills Country Club. Currently, James is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Middletown, NY. He has a long history of volunteering and sees joining Rotary as another opportunity to give back. Welcome Jim; we are happy to have you!
Pictured: Doris Obremski welcomes James Finnegan with Sponsor, Maria Dwyer, Membership Chair
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On August 25th, we hosted historian, storyteller, and documentary filmmaker Jon Scott Bennett. The importance of social media was stressed as a means of collecting stories, making connections, and educating people of all ages to get excited about history. He showed us reels and videos from his work and explained that he uses YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X to share his content, making history exciting, entertaining, and available to everyone.
The Goshen Rotary Club had the pleasure of hosting four officers of the Goshen High School Interact Club at our July 28th meeting. The Interact Club is a Rotary-sponsored organization for young people, ages 12-18, that focuses on leadership development, community involvement, and the power of Service above Self. Tom Grimaldi is the Goshen Rotary Liaison and teacher; Christina Maliwacki, is the Interact Advisor.
Pictured (L-R): Rhyley Ruffy, Yujin Rosie Li, Ava Carroll, and Tarunya Balamurali
The 98th Installation of Officers and Directors for the Rotary Club of Goshen, NY, for the year 2026-2027 took place on July 16th at Limoncello’s at the Orange Inn. It was an evening of fellowship, laughs, and song courtesy of Marty Schwartz.
Please use this link to access the Race Results….Second Wind Timing
Race Photos …….2026 GAW Photos
Thank you to all who attended the Taste of Goshen at the Harness Racing Museum. Many Rotarians worked hard behind the scenes to create a beautiful event for the community. Special thanks to Mark Gargiulo, who takes the reins in organizing this event year after year. Our fundraising helps our community by providing scholarships for local students, donating to many charitable organizations, and supporting service projects at Braeside Camp and the Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley. Our next event is the Great American 2026 Great American Weekend 5K & 10K Goshen Rotary Run on July 4th, 2026. Please join us!
So proud to have been a Silver Sponsor of the Shelter Cup! Despite the weather, the event was a success, and many happy pups had their pictures taken. We had our ShelterBox up and were there to answer questions about the program and the work that Rotary does here in the community and abroad. We would love for you to join us any Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 am at the Goshen Public Library. goshenrotary1928@gmail.com (Above: Maria Dwyer, Membership) (Below, left to right: Robert Doss, Director, Ron Klieverik, Secretary, Paul MacLane, President, and Mark Gargiulo, VP, discussing ShelterBox and Rotary.
Our April 21st meeting took place at the Orange County Emergency Services 911 Center. After our meeting, Rotarian and Deputy Commissioner Robert Doss gave us a tour of the facility, and we were thoroughly impressed by the scope of services and state-of-the-art technology. Standing in a control room that could rival NASA's, we saw true coordination across departments, from a 911 call through disaster preparedness and response……
On April 9, 2026, The Goshen Rotary Club marked its 98th anniversary since joining Rotary International on April 4, 1928. Under the theme “Almost a Century of Service Above Self,” Neal Frishberg hosted the event at Limoncello at the Orange Inn. After a rousing rendition of “God Bless America” by Mark Gargiulo, Neal read from the historical narrative that longtime member Ken Obremski had compiled and written for the Charter’s 50th and 75th anniversaries. Members then shared fun stories from club history, including a music and dance number by Doris Obremski originally performed by her children in Goshenanigans. Special guest, Jonathan Wallace, descendant of Augustus “Gus” Wallace—the Charter's first President—shared his family's longstanding dedication to the country, their involvement in Goshen, and work with Rotary Clubs locally and internationally.
Maureen Jagos, Director of the Braeside Camp visited with us this morning. She gave us an update on the upgrades that were being done on the cabins for the children. Ron Klieverik, (Pres-Elect) presented Maureen with an check for $3815. This was from the District matching grant program. That was in addition to the $7000 we donated already.
