WHAT IS ROTARY?

WHEN WAS ROTARY FOUNDED?

Rotary was founded in 1905 by Paul Harris, a lawyer in Chicago.  It quickly spread across the USA and Europe.  The first Rotary Club in Swindon was chartered in 1926; today there are 4 Rotary Clubs in the town.

WHAT DOES ROTARY DO IN SWINDON?

• It has supported the Prospect Hospice since its formation in 1980.
• It kicked off the £3m appeal for Prospect’s new building in Wroughton in 1994.
• It contributed £1m towards the £3m Brighter Futures Appeal for a Radiotherapy Centre at the Great Western Hospital.
• It has organised 7 Poppy Balls at STEAM which have raised tens of thousands of Pounds for the Royal British Legion and other charities.
• It has supported 100’s of local charities.

WHAT DOES ROTARY DO AROUND THE WORLD?

• Rotary promotes goodwill, understanding and fellowship across the globe.  It bridges cultures and connects continents.   No challenge is too big for Rotary.  In the last 100 years the Rotary Foundation has spent $5 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects all over the world. 
• Rotary's global community mobilises rapidly in the wake of human and natural disasters in collaboration with its project partners.
• Rotary is fighting disease to build healthier and happier communities in developing countries.
• Rotary’s key humanitarian priority since 1985 has been to rid the world of polio. At that time there were over 1,000 cases a day paralysing and killing children in 125 countries.  Thanks to Rotary’s End Polio Now Campaign the number of cases today is down by 99.9%.
• Rotary is providing clean water.  When communities have access to clean water and hygiene facilities, people live healthier lives.
• Rotary is saving mothers and children.  It expands access to quality healthcare, protects children from disease and builds sustainable health solutions.
• Rotary is committed to offering young people opportunities to unlock their potential, develop their skills and broaden their horizons.

ROTARY FULFILS ITS PURPOSE AND ACHIEVES ITS GOALS THANKS TO THE DEDICATION OF ITS MEMBERS.  

To be a Rotarian; does that appeal to you?

If so, or to find out more first, telephone Chris on 07712 078942 or Ken on 07710 228698.  They are members of the Rotary Club of Swindon North and Thamesdown and would welcome a call from YOU!

Alternatively, send an email to Ken using the contact form below.