Welcome to the Rotary Club of the North Fork Valley

 
Are you someone who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.
 
The North Fork Valley Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at 5:00 PM in the Paonia Methodist Church meeting room, 3rd & Onarga in Paonia. 
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All are welcome to come learn about the benefits of Rotary.
“SERVICE ABOVE SELF”

 

Who are we and what we do

We are your friends and neighbors who are deeply committed to supporting the needs of people living in the North Fork Valley. Currently we are focusing most of our attention on young people with scholarships, dictionaries and leadership development opportunities.  We also partner with local organizations.

We could do more if you joined us.

 

Why Rotary?

One person can help another.  Many people together can do so much more. Rotary is an international service organization. For over a century - people just like you - have been doing good in the world. There are now 1.2 million of us.

We start by looking for ways to serve locally. We also look beyond our valley, expanding our vision internationally. For the past few years, we have partnered with an organization that promotes healthy eating habits in poor African villages.

We also participate in Rotary Youth Exchange, a program that supports high school students as ambassadors of their communities and countries.

We meet for an hour weekly for fellowship and inspiration. The latter comes from within our group as well as from invited speakers. Where else might you learn about the development of the edible apple, the experience of a German Jewish child during World War II, agrivoltaics, and the reading program of an award-winning local teacher?

We think you belong in this picture.  Please email board@northforkrotary.org or let one of us know you are interested in joining.

Additional Club Information
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Home Page Stories
06/23/2026 – Paonia Rotarians Steve Lyons, Bruce Lemire, Bob McHugh, Carol Kiese, John Seipel, and Greg Thompson regrouped, rested, and replenished themselves at the Bread Works after their bi‑annual stint of Highway Cleanup last Friday. Their one‑mile section of HWY 133 lies a short distance west of Big B’s and extends for one mile again to the west. The group commends the public for being more diligent about not disposing their travel trash along the roadway.
 
The recent Kid's Pasta Project (KPP) dinner and Rotary fundraiser for Agroforestry in Zambia was a big success.  This fundraiser was in support of Farm Stew, an organization dedicated to relieving poverty and hunger in Africa by way of various development projects.  Between the dinner and the accompanying Wine Grab, about $1800 was raised. With a District Matching Grant, the Club should be able to donate double that amount. 
 
North Fork Rotary participated in the first of what is hoped will be an annual West Elk Challenge marathon, sponsored by the Nature Connection.  Rotary provided one of several aid stations positioned along the course, providing hydration, snacks, first-aid and encouragement to the runners.  One participant who failed to make it to the finish line was transported by club members.
One member's sister, age 75 (the oldest runner) jogged across the finish line at 6:50 PM to a hero's welcome.  
 
North Fork Rotary is pleased to announce support for a new initiative aimed at providing locally sourced natural beef to kids in the local school cafeterias.  In a partnership between Delta County School District and Homestead Natural Meats, school meals will be augmented with local beef, pork or lamb at least once a week under a program called "Meals for Minds".
 
North Fork Valley Rotarians present check to Families Plus. Pictured left to right, Sarah Bishop and Tanya Henderson, local Rotarians, Dorothy Lorig, Behavioral Health Specialist, Brenda Holland, PhD and founder of Families Plus, Gianna Jenson, Family Plus's Director of Outreach, John Coombe and James Schott, local Rotarians.

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