MONTICELLO, NY — The Monticello Rotary Club is riding a wave of enthusiasm and community spirit following the success of the recent 47th annual Monster Classic 5K & 10K, hosted at Resorts World Catskills. 

With over 250 runners participating, the event raised nearly $17,000—including more than $10,000 for the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition. 

Next up, the Monticello Rotary will host its annual golf tournament on Saturday, September 13 at the Tarry Brae Golf Course in Fallsburg. The tournament benefits the Monticello Rotary Scholarship Fund, which supports local service-minded students in their pursuit of education. Sponsors and foursomes are welcome, the club said. “It’s a great day for golf, camaraderie and giving back.”

Looking ahead, the Monticello Rotary announced that in Spring 2026 (date to be determined), the Rotary clubs of Liberty and Monticello will join forces to host Taste of Sullivan at SUNY Sullivan. The event will showcase SUNY Sullivan’s culinary arts program and feature restaurants from across the county. Proceeds will benefit the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless. 

In other news, Monticello Rotary is sponsoring the creation of the new Sullivan Central Rotary Club. This is the fourth Rotary club in the Sullivan County community, joining the long established Liberty, Livingston Manor and Monticello clubs. “This addition reflects the Rotary mission of expanding service opportunities and building stronger connections throughout the region,” a club spokesperson said.

“There’s so much energy in the Monticello Rotary right now,” said Les Kriss, club president. “We are embracing our ‘Service Above Self’ motto and finding new ways to make a meaningful difference in our community.”

The Monticello Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Albella Restaurant in Monticello. Guests are always welcome, the club said. “Come share a meal, meet our members, and see what Rotary is all about.”

Contact MonticelloNYRotary@gmail.com for more details.