April 19, 2025
At this week’s meeting members learned about the latest fraud trends . ION Bank’s Financial Crimes Officer, Brandon Ross (second on right), shared important information and advice to minimize susceptibility to electronic, phone and mail scams. L-R: Michael Vignola, Richard Knoll, Fred King (behind Rich), Linda Brower, Robert Rose, Nancy Valentine, Susan Hotchkiss, Brandon Ross and Joan Kayser (back to camera).
April 6, 2025
District 7980 Governor Elect (DGE), Stephanie Philips, presents AnSeOx Club President, Nancy Valentine, with a new Rotary flag and name badge.
DGE Philips addresses members as the last meeting, sharing statistics about Rotary and discussing ideas for service projects. standing L-R: DGE Stephanie Philips, Joan Kayser and Nancy Valentine – seated L-R: Rich Knoll, new Trinity Church reps Tricia and Kevin Pasley
March 6, 2025
Ernie Luise, our esteemed guest speaker, delivered a captivating presentation on the Derby Shelton Rotary’s Flag for Heroes Project. Her presentation provided an in-depth overview of this initiative, which holds the potential to serve as a substantial fundraising opportunity for the Rotary Club.
(Nancy Valentine, Ernie Luise)
November 11, 2024
Milford Rotary President, Phil Ucci, presents TEAM, Inc.,
CEO David Morgan (and AnSeOx Rotarian) with a check for $10,000 from both Milford Rotary clubs (Milford and Shoreline) for the Community Rising TEAM Flood Relief Fund.. Looking on (L-R) are: John Monteleone, PE Tilbury Rotary; Jeff Krausse, Stratford Rotary; David Morgan, CEO Team, Inc.; Phil Ucci, President Milford Rotary; Nancy Valentine, President AnSeOx Rotary.
November 8, 2024
Milford Rotary President Phil Ucci provides an update to members regarding the $25,000 Rotary International grant received by the District to support the area’s flood relief efforts. Following the August 18 flood, the District swiftly distributed 2,000 food servings to the Seymour-Oxford Food Bank. A second shipment is scheduled to be delivered to the Southbury Food Bank in mid-November. The District’s prompt and dedicated efforts are commendable in providing substantial assistance during this challenging time.
October 16, 2024
We had the pleasure of having Robert Friend, our District Governor, as our guest speaker. Robert gave us an in-depth presentation on Rotary’s involvement in various communities.
(Robert Friend, District Governor, and Nancy Valentine, Rotary President)
October 3, 2024
Long-time Rotarian, Richard Knoll, receives a blue sapphire Paul Harris Fellow award from club president, Nancy Valentine. A Paul Harris Fellow demonstrates significant support for the wonderful work of The Rotary Foundation, one of the great humanitarian and educational foundations of the world.
September 19, 2024
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September 16, 2024
American Red Cross representatives (l – r), Megan Serte and Alicia Carpenter-Cummings, provide information at our last meeting about the blood drive and donation process. Did you know a person in the US needs blood every two seconds and that blood processing continues 24/7 to ensure the supply? Please consider donating! American Red Cross blood drive search link
September 1, 2024
August 14, 2024
June 19, 2024
At this week’s “Gavel Pass,” 2024 AnSeOx Scholarship winner, Julia Pinto, provided an overview of her decision to attend Monmouth University this fall on her academic journey to becoming a Physician’s Assistant. She also outlined her significant experience providing service within her community. Julia is the daughter of Jessica and Joe Pinto of Ansonia, pictured here with AnSeOx Rotary President, Nancy Valentine.
June 8, 2024
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June 5, 2024
May 18, 2024
ABRI is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit operating four programs to support homeless Veterans: Homes for the Brave, Waldorf House, Homes for the Brave – West Haven, and Madaras Home for Women Veterans, Connecticut’s first and only transitional housing program exclusively for female Veterans and their children who are experiencing homelessness.
April 20th, 2024
WOW! We did it! Thank you for an amazing night at Men Who Cook 2024. You each served VERY tasty food, and made our guests happy! Thank you for spending your time with us, going through all the planning and paperwork of this event, and making the event an incredible success! We could not do this without you – THANK YOU for participating!
We are hearing TONS of positive feedback, with so many people saying this was the BEST Men Who Cook ever. We hope you all enjoyed the night as much as our staff & attendees did!
And BIG CONGRATS to our Chef Team winners: Munch Eatery with the Best Dessert & Table Décor and Lincoln Tech with the Best Appetizer! Well deserved!
The news you’ve been waiting for! The amount of money we’ve raised for TEAM is… $79,623!!!
December 22, 2023
President: Nancy ValentinePresident Elect: Joan KayserTreasurer: Rich KnollSecretary: Joyce Barcley
December 20, 2023
Judy Nicolari
October 27, 2023
June 15, 2023
June 10, 2023
AnSeOX Rotary Day of Service Ansonia Salvation Army Community Garden.
May 3, 2023
April 22, 2023
PRESS RELEASE Men Who Can Cook
December 7, 2022
Julia Day Children Receive an Early Holiday Gift
When Shannon Bullard, Director of the Julia Day Nursery and Childcare Center reached out to the local Rotary Club for help, she wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Her need was for winter hats and gloves for her children who often forgot to bring them from home. The Julia Day staff wanted to insure they had enough extra pieces on hand so that no child would be without this basic protection when the winter turns cold.
The AnSeOx Rotary Club (Ansonia, Seymour & Oxford) made the decision to provide warm hats and gloves for all fifty children. Since the shipment lots were larger than fifty, an extra ten pairs of hats and gloves also arrived. Rotary Club President-Elect Joe Pinto and executive committee member Justin Vescovi brought the packages of ‘winter wear” to Sharon and her staff. It was a chilly day and before you knew it, the kids had donned the caps and gloves and waved thanks to their new friends.
Rotary members contribute their time, energy, and passion to carry out meaningful and sustainable projects that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, help mothers and children, support education, grow local economies and protect the environment.
More information about the AnSeOx Rotary Club can be found at www.anseoxrotary.org . Interested residents are encouraged to visit Club meetings on the first and third Wednesdays at 5 PM at Rose’s Family Restaurant in Oxford.
Contact: Rich Knoll 203-887-3310
December 7th, 2022
PRESS RELEASE
November 28, 2022
Rotary, Liberty Bank Help Stock Food Pantries
Last week, three local food banks divided up $3,113 in donations that was raised by the AnSeOx Rotary Club (the Rotary Club of Ansonia, Seymour & Oxford CT) and Liberty Bank. The partnership between the Bank and Rotary Club has existed for many years. This year, sixty-five CT organizations received donations, which totaled to $1.4 million in 2021
AnSeOx Club member Nancy Valentine visited the fortunate recipients four days before the Thanksgiving holiday, presenting each with a check for $1,037. The local food organizations selected by the Club were the Seymour-Oxford Food Bank, Blessings Pantry at Trinity Episcopal Church, and Master’s Table of Ansonia.
Director Toni Cassidy and Assistant Director Teri Archer of the Seymour-Oxford Food Bank explained that the gift would be used to purchase fresh vegetables, meats and dairy products to supplement nonperishable supplies in their holiday giving. Jim Fedak of Master’s Table characterized the check he received as a “blessing”.
Rotary clubs in Connecticut and around the world take actions that make their communities better, promoting health, education and collaboration. For more information, go to: www.anseoxrotary.org .
The AnSeOx Rotary Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays each month at 5 PM at Rose’s Family Restaurant in Oxford.
Contact: Richard Knoll 203-887-3310
November 18, 2022
LOCAL ROTARY CLUBS COMPLETE MERGER
The Rotary Club of Ansonia and the Rotary Club of Seymour-Oxford recently completed their merger which began during the summer of 2022. The new Club – the Rotary Club of Ansonia, Seymour & Oxford CT — does business as the AnSeOx Rotary Club and can be found on the web at www.Anseoxrotary.org . The new Club meets on the first and third Wednesday each month at Rose’s Family Restaurant in Oxford. The public is welcome, and speakers may contact the club through its website.
The Club continues to practice philanthropy through its support of local and international projects. Recently, an annual gift was provided to the Haitian Health Foundation and to TEAM Inc’s Toys for Kids program. Currently the Club is contributing to the annual Liberty Bank Thanksgiving food bank drive. Membership recruitment is ongoing — business owners and local residents who are interested in joining are encourage to visit a meeting or may indicate their interest via the website or call 203-888-1101.
AnSeOx Rotary members take actions to make communities better. They contribute their time, energy, and passion to carry out meaningful and sustainable projects that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, help mothers and children, support education, grow local economies and protect the environment. Rotary’s top priority is the global eradication of polio. Rotary launched its polio immunization program, PolioPlus, in 1985 and in 1988 became a leading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
The AnSeOx Club is twenty-two members strong. Officers are Maryann Vlahac, President; Joe Pinto, President Elect; Joyce Barcley, Secretary; and Rich Knoll. Treasurer.
Contact: Richard Knoll 203-887-3310
At a meeting of the AnSeOx Rotary on October 5, 2022, members agreed the three food pantries to receive the funds (evenly divided and checks sent directly to them:
- Master’s Table, Ansonia (Christ Church just received a very large cash donation and are all set for now)
- Seymour-Oxford Food Bank, Seymour
- Blessings Food Pantry at Trinity Church, Seymour
Click on the link below to see the fundraiser’s landing page. This is a terrific opportunity to collect more funds by making the information known.
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The Liberty Bank Rotary Club Thanksgiving Drive has officially launched! We’re now accepting donations online (Liberty Bank / Rotary Clubs Thanksgiving Project – Community Foundation Of Middlesex County (middlesexcountycf.org) and by mail.
Donations can be mailed to the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, 49 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457 with the name of the benefitting Rotary Club in the memo line. Donations must be received by 3 p.m. on November 14 to receive matching funds.
Our next meeting is October 19. Come and join in pizza night! (Freshly made bread with garlic oil and salad will also be served.)
