Rotary Club of Connellsville

06/18/2026

A special "Thank You" to Roxanne Abramowitz, from the Daily Courier, for the amazing coverage in today's paper from our Community Grant luncheon.
Here is the direct link to the story and photo. Roxanne is a "ROCK STAR"! We appreciate all that you do for our club!

ROTARY GRANTS LINK:

The Rotary Club of Connellsville awarded grants to almost three dozen community organizations to help with projects that support the area.

06/11/2026

A wonderful day in Connellsville today! Every year, the Rotary Club of Connellsville awards grants in varying amounts to fund community projects and organizations. In 2025, over $13,000 was awarded to 30 different groups. This year, the Rotary Club proudly awarded 35 grants to local organizations at the beautiful Aaron’s Building. The funds are raised by the annual Elimination Dinner coordinated by the Rotary Club. A wonderful lunch was served and then the awards were presented. Each awardee spoke of what the funds would be used for and how their efforts play a vital role in helping others in our community. President Kevin Ghost did an excellent job announcing each recipient. The event was well attended by Rotarians from the club. Details of each award will be printed in an upcoming issue of the Daily Courier. For more information on the grants, please visit: www.connellsvillerotary.org.

The Rotary Club of Connellsville meets every Thursday at noon at Bud Murphy’s in Connellsville. If you are community minded and want to learn more about our projects, please join us for lunch!

05/28/2026

John Wagner, State Theatre Uniontown, Guest Speaker at Rotary Club of Connellsville

Rotary Club of Connellsville welcomed John Wagner, General Director of the State Theatre Center for the Arts as a recent guest speaker. Wagner is also the Artistic Director of the Main Street Theatre Company in Uniontown. His program focused on the history of the State Theatre which was built in 1922. Each year 20,000 to 25,000 people attend the shows at the State Theatre. Upcoming events include a Tony Awards Watch Party on June 7th. Main Street Theatre Company features educational programs, musical theatre workshops, summer camps and produces 4 musicals each year. For more information on the upcoming events visit: www.statetheatre.info
The Rotary Club of Connellsville meets every Thursday at noon at Bud Murphy’s Sports Bar in Connellsville. Rotary is an international service club with over 35,000 clubs worldwide. If you are interested in becoming involved in our community, new members are always welcome!
Photo: Gretchen Mundorff, Rotary Club Member and guest speaker, John Wagner, State Theatre Center for the Arts

05/25/2026

05/14/2026

The Rotary Club of Connellsville welcomed representatives from the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Fayette (IVCGF) to their weekly meeting. Carol Ashton, Executive Director for IVCGF, shared how the organization started in 1993 and provides free services to older adults in Fayette County. Volunteers assist clients with medical and social transportation, supportive visiting, grocery shopping, clerical assistance with personal finances, meal preparation and delivery, telephone reassurance, minor home repairs, and agency referrals. The mission is supported by a network of churches, congregations and synagogues.

In the photo is (L - R) Paul Bortz, Rotary Club of Uniontown President and Interfaith Board Member, Carol Ashton, Interfaith Executive Director, Sue Lockette, Interfaith Administrator and Kevin Ghost, President for the Rotary Club of Connellsville.

The Rotary Club of Connellsville meets every Thursday at noon at Bud Murphy’s Sports Bar in Connellsville. New members are always welcome!

05/08/2026

Today is the 31st Annual Golf Outing to benefit the club scholarship fund. Over 30 years more than $450,000 has been awarded in scholarships.

05/08/2026

Matt Goldsberry working the Par 3 at hole #12 .

05/08/2026

Preparing for the annual Rotary Club of Connellsville golf outing.

05/08/2026

Georgiana Provance, Fayette Resources, Guest Speaker at Rotary Club of Connellsville

Rotary Club of Connellsville welcomed Georgiana Provance, Director of Government Relations and Corporate Communications at Fayette Resources as a recent guest speaker.
Fayette Resources, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in Fayette County in 1991. The organization supports adults and children with disabilities across five counties, with its Fayette Region being the largest.
Services include 24/7 staffed community homes, Community Participation Supports day programs, behavioral and mental health support, and Life Sharing. Through these programs, Direct Support Professionals and other team members help individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism build independence, develop skills, participate in meaningful activities, and stay connected to their communities.
Fayette Resources also offers consultation and training related to intellectual disabilities, autism, and co-occurring mental health needs.
The mission of Fayette Resources is to empower individuals with disabilities by providing high-quality, individualized services that promote independence, informed decision-making, choice, growth, acceptance, and respect.
In 2015, Fayette Resources became the first residential program in the United States to obtain the National Association of Dual Diagnosis (NADD) certification. Since then, Fayette Resources has continued to provide quality services with a focus on the unique needs of the individual. For more information on their services: www.fayetteresources.org

The Rotary Club of Connellsville meets every Thursday at noon at Bud Murphy’s Sports Bar in Connellsville. Rotary is an international service club with over 35,000 clubs worldwide. If you are interested in becoming involved in our community, new members are always welcome!

Photo: Georgiana Provance, Fayette Resources and Kevin Ghost, Rotary Club of Connellsville president.

05/01/2026

City Councilman and Parks and Rec President, James Flynn, Guest Speaker at Rotary Club of Connellsville

Rotary Club of Connellsville welcomed James Flynn as a recent guest speaker. Flynn’s program highlighted all the improvements and summer events taking place at the city’s parks. Pinnacle Park will feature an inclusivity park for handicapped and persons with disabilities. Construction is scheduled to begin in July.
Aug. 1 will be a big day in Connellsville as the Tube Da Ville will be held along the shores of the Youghiogheny River as 1,000 participants head for the river with their red, white and blue tubes, in attempts to break the Guinness Book of World Records. 1,000 participants signed up in just two months’ time. Participants came from not just Connellsville but all over the region and in other states as well. There are also more than 50 people on the waiting list.
What follows that is a party along the river featuring bands, vendors, and something for everyone to enjoy. For more information: https://www.connellsville.us/parks-and-recreation

The Rotary Club of Connellsville meets every Thursday at noon at Bud Murphy’s Sports Bar in Connellsville. Rotary is an international service club with over 35,000 clubs worldwide. If you are interested in becoming involved in our community, new members are always welcome!

Photo: Roxanne Abramowitz, Daily Courier Managing Editor and James Flynn, City Councilman and President Connellsville Parks and Rec