Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the community's business and professional men and women. The world's Rotary clubs meet weekly and are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds.

The main objective of Rotary is service - in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today's most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence. They also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, and other professionals, and vocational and career development. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self.

Rotary clubs provide:

• Friendships with other managerial and professional leaders in your community

• Prestige of membership in a worldwide organization

• Ongoing practical education

• A networking of people who can help you become more successful

• Promotion of higher ethical standards in your business or profession

• Projects to enhance your community

• Help for communities in countries around the world