History of Pittsfield Rotary
About Our Club
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Pittsfield Rotary Pittsfield Rotary was founded On January 29, 1947 a group of 26 local businessmen who wanted to serve the community and the world through Rotary fellowship and service met at Pittsfield Rotary's first meeting. Today, Pittsfield Rotary boasts a membership of approximately 50 members. Recognizing the need for fundraising, a Yankee Auction was started by Fred Reed and Courtland Paige. This has evolved into the annual November Penny Sale. Soon a pond site was transformed into the town swimming pool. Many other projects soon followed, as well as growing support for many volunteer groups in Pittsfield and the surrounding towns. A Balloon Festival in August is now the highlight of Pittsfield's summer activities |
under the leadership of G. Harris Graham, who had missed the fellowship of his Rotary Club in Hamden, Connecticut. At the Washington House, its proprietor, Richard Stilson, Edmond Stapleton (Suncook Valley Railroad), Eralsey Ferguson (farmer), Richard Herrick (Public Service Company) and Graham met to get others to join the beginning club.