PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
We Are “People of Action” — Making a Difference
Rotary is an organization of People of Action united worldwide to serve humanity, uphold high ethical standards, and foster goodwill and peace. With over 1.4 million Rotarians in over 34,000 clubs across 200+ countries, we develop community projects addressing critical issues such as at-risk children, poverty, hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence. Rotary clubs are nonpolitical and nonreligious and welcome all who want to improve our world.
The Ledyard Rotary Club is in District 7980, which covers the four southern counties of Connecticut. It comprises 57 clubs and nearly 2,000 members. From Greenwich to Stonington, we have a long history of impactful service.
The Rotary Club of Ledyard is dedicated to being a positive force for good in Ledyard/Gales Ferry and in Southeastern CT. We support youth through programs like the Wes Johnson Scholarship, sponsor high schoolers to attend RYLA, and distribute dictionaries to 3rd graders. Our community partners include the Linda C. Davis Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity of Southeastern Connecticut, the Homeless Hospitality Center, MALTA, Roadside Clean Up, Socktober, TBBCF, Cemetery Cleanups, and many other local initiatives.
Our projects include building and donating a town gazebo and constructing a safe staircase from Ledyard Senior Housing to the Senior Center. We participate in our Epic Day of Service annually, working with other organizations to pack meals for the Gemma Moran Food Bank. In 2025, we packed 30,000 meals! We are truly People of Action.
To support our community outreach, we hold several fundraising events annually. Notable among these are our 10th Annual Car Cruise—this year on August 30, 2025, at the Ledyard Town Green—and our Beer & Wine Festival on September 12, 2025, at the Lower Town Green Pavilion. We also host an annual Night of Trivia and several smaller events. All proceeds from these events go directly to supporting local programs and initiatives.
Interested in making a difference?
We invite you to connect, engage, and visit our weekly meetings to learn more about who we are and how you can join us!
Help Us, Help Others.
Jami Allyn
President 2025|2026
