A Rotary Club is a local service organization affiliated with Rotary International, uniting business, professional, and community leaders to provide humanitarian service, promote ethical standards, and foster peace and goodwill worldwide

Rotary International is the global association of over 46,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries, with approximately 1.4 million members (Rotarians) dedicated to service and community improvement.

Rotary’s mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

Membership is typically by invitation from a current Rotarian, but interested individuals can contact a local club directly or submit a Prospective Member Form on Rotary’s website. Visiting a meeting is recommended to ensure a good fit

Adults of good character and reputation in their business, profession, or community can join. Clubs aim for diversity in professions, and membership is open to all regardless of race, religion, or gender.

Members must be committed to service, uphold ethical standards, and pay annual dues. Many clubs have minimum attendance requirements, though these may vary.

Dues vary by club, depending on factors like meals, location, or activities. Contact a local club for specific fee schedules. Additional costs may include event tickets or contributions like “Happy Dollars.” For RCML is P1,000 pesos per month or 12,000 pesos per rotary year.

Time varies by club, but members typically attend weekly or biweekly meetings (1–2 hours) and participate in service projects or events. Commitment depends on individual involvement.

Benefits include professional networking, leadership development, community service opportunities, global awareness, and friendships. Members gain skills in public speaking, ethics, and project management.

The Four-Way Test is a guide for ethical decision-making: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Projects address local and global needs, such as literacy, health care, clean water, poverty alleviation, and disaster relief. Clubs may also focus on unique community issues.

The Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of Rotary International, funding global projects like polio eradication, peace fellowships, and community grants. It was established in 1917.

Rotary has been a leader in the global fight to eradicate polio since 1985, contributing over $2 billion and countless volunteer hours, reducing cases by 99.9%.

Rotaract Clubs are for young professionals (18–30), and Interact Clubs are for youth (12–18). Both focus on service, leadership, and fellowship, sponsored by Rotary Clubs.

The principal motto is “Service Above Self,” with “He Profits Most Who Serves Best” as a secondary motto, emphasizing unselfish volunteerism.

The wheel, adopted in 1923, symbolizes “Civilization and Movement” with 24 cogs, six spokes, and a keyway. It appears on the official Rotary flag.

District assemblies provide training and inspiration for club leaders, while conferences bring Rotarians together to celebrate achievements and plan future initiatives.

Rotary clubs organize literacy events, donate books, and participate in programs like “Rotary Readers” to improve literacy locally and globally, with March designated as Rotary Literacy Month.

No, Rotary is non-political and non-religious, open to all cultures, races, and creeds, focusing on humanitarian service and ethical standards.

Up to 100 fellows are selected annually to study peace and conflict resolution at one of eight partner universities. Grants cover two-year master’s programs or three-month certificates.

This program allows young adults (up to age 30) to participate in humanitarian or vocational exchanges for up to six months, fostering global understanding.