MEET OUR 2026 HONOREES

To everyone who sponsored a flag, shared a story, attended our ceremony, or helped make this year's Flags for Heroes possible, thank you!

We invite you to explore the complete list of 2026 honorees and their sponsors, and read the personal stories shared by their families and friends.

View the 2026 Honorees (PDF) →

Read Our Hero Stories →

THE IMPACT STARTS WHEN COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER

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.

Jon Scott Bennett

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.

Interact Club Visit

The Goshen Rotary Club had the pleasure of hosting four officers of the Goshen High School Interact Club at our July 28^th 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

2026 GAW Road Race Results

Please use this link to access the Race Results….Second Wind Timing 

Race Photos  …….2026 GAW Photos

Shelter Cup Update…..

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.

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 50^th and 75^th 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.