What Is Rotary

Rotary club members are business and professional leaders who volunteer in their communities and promote world understanding and peace. Rotary's 31,000 clubs in more than 165 countries and regions encourage high ethical standards and carry out humanitarian projects to address such issues as poverty, health, hunger, education and the environment.

Through more than $95 million dollars in Rotary Foundation grants each year, Rotary clubs support community projects at home and abroad. Known as the world's largest private provider of international education scholarships, The Rotary Foundation funds more than 1,000 students overseas and act as cultural ambassadors. Rotary also partners with eight prestigious universities around the globe to educate mid career professionals in peace and conflict resolution.

Polo Plus is Rotary's flagship program. Rotary club members have contributed over $800 million dollars, and countless volunteer hours, to help immunize over two billion children against polio.

Founded in Chicago in 1905 as the world's first volunteer service organization, Rotary quickly expanded around the globe. Clubs meet weekly for fellowship to discuss local and global topics. Clubs are nonreligious, nongovernmental and open to every race, culture and creed.

Locally, the Rotary Club of Wellesley has been active in community service projects such as meals for local residents in need, planting trees, repair cafe and more. The Rotary Club provides scholarships to high school students in Wellesley.

Join us as we work to make the world and our communities a better place!

To get started, Click here to access our signup form, or join us at our bi-weekly meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7:00pm. Pre-registering for our meetings would be greatly appreciated.

MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW

THE IMPORTANCE OF MEMBERSHIP

To be effective, a Rotary club needs members. Your club’s ability to serve the community, support The Rotary Foundation, and develop leaders capable of serving Rotary beyond the club level is directly related to the size and strength of its membership base.

Developing your club’s membership requires identifying and attracting potential members as well as retaining current members. New members bring fresh ideas and new energy to a club. Current members are crucial to continuing your club’s good works.

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ROTARY is 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world. Our differing occupations, cultures, and countries give us a unique perspective. Our shared passion for service helps us accomplish the remarkable.

▶ Some examples of Rotary's efforts throughout the world.

▶ Some examples of Rotary's efforts in Massachusetts communities from Athol in the west to Brookline in the east, generally. Here's a map of the Rotary clubs in Rotary District 7910.

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND AROUND THE WORLD?

Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of professionals and community members who share your drive to give back. Over a meal or coffee, or even online, you'll:

Discuss your community's needs and discover creative ways to meet them
Expand your leadership and professional skills
Catch up with good friends and meet new ones

If you're curious or considering joining the Rotary Club of Weston, please reach out to our President by email.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

Club executives, and particularly the Club Membership Chair, should visit the Membership section in the Learning & Reference area of Rotary International's website, where you will find a variety of helpful tools and resources, including a club brochure template, strategies for attracting and keeping members, tips for using social media to attract members, a guide for new member orientation, and much more.