The Rotary Club of Fayetteville was established on May 12, 1980 and chartered on December 31, 1980. Rotarians are business leaders and outstanding professionals who meet weekly to enjoy fellowship, hear outstanding programs and participate in exciting projects both locally and around the world. Members have an opportunity to connect to the community, working addressing community needs, establish international network of professionals, assist in international humanitarian service efforts, and develop leadership skills. The club is a member of Rotary International District 6900.
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide providing humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary was founded in Chicago, Illinois on February 23, 1905 by Paul P Harris.
Rotary Emblem
Rotary's first emblem was a simple wagon wheel (in motion with dust) representing civilization and movement. It was designed in 1905 by Montaque Bear, a member of the Chicago club who was an engraver. In 1922, authority was given to create and preserve an official emblem, and the following year the present gear with 24 cogs and six spokes was adopted. A keyway was added to signify that the wheel was a "worker and an Idler". At the RI Convention in 1929, royal blue and gold were chosen as the official colors.
Rotary Club of Fayetteville
Annual Recognition
Teacher of the Year
Policeman of the Year
Fireman of the Year
Healthcare Professional of the Year
Organized and Chartered High School affiliate clubs at:
Fayette County High School
Whitewater High School
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Rotarian. Rotary International is an association of individual clubs, with each club operating autonomously. Membership is extremely important to us, and we are always eager to hear from individuals interested in our mission and in joining a Rotary club. The RI universal premise is that the membership of each club constitutes an accurate representation of the business and professional population within the community served.
Membership in a Rotary club requires available business or professional classification opportunities as well as an invitation and sponsorship by a member of the club. Sometimes an individual cannot be invited or sponsored for membership.
Rotarians are business and professional leaders who take an active role in their communities while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives. A Rotary club contains a diverse group of professional leaders from the community that the club serves.
Membership in a Rotary club offers a number of benefits, including:
effecting change within the community
advancing business and professional contacts
developing leadership skills
gaining an understanding of — and having an impact on — international humanitarian issues
Through Rotary International's service programs, a Rotary club can have a significant effect on the quality of life in its community. Rotary Foundation programs offer opportunities to form international partnerships that help people in need worldwide. Some 1.2 million Rotarians in 30,000 clubs in more than 160 countries make significant contributions to the quality of life at home and around the globe.
To find out more about Rotary's rich history and the organization's mission and structure, see our Contact Form or contact a Rotarian directly by visiting our Officers and Directors or Contact pages.