Object of Rotary:       

"Service Above Self" 

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;

FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In more than 160 countries worldwide, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary clubs. Fulfilling a motto of "Service Above Self" requires dedication, generosity of spirit, and a willingness to roll up one's sleeves and work hard to meet our goals.

The Deep River Rotary Club is a civic club celebrating its 57th year of existence. The club's roots trace back to 1948 when 19 civic and business leaders formed the Civic Club of Deep River. Two years later, on December 12, 1950, the club was chartered as the Deep River Rotary Club when the Saybrook Chapter relinquished the territory of Deep River. Initially a club for men only, in 1989 Rotary International opened membership to women. In Deep River, Eileen Fitzgerald became the first female member, and in 1994, Dr. Alice Duckworth became the club's first female president.

Throughout the club's 57 years of history, much has been accomplished. In addition to its service to the community, the club is known for a variety of fundraiser's. The annual antique auto show, fall foliage bike tours, Valentine roses, pancake breakfasts, holiday tours of homes, and wine tasting and silent auctions have contributed to the means in which the club funds its philanthropic goals.

The Deep River Rotary Club is always looking for good members to enhance our club. We are looking for business people and trades people who would like to get involved in a great organization that gives back to the community and the world. We are looking for caring individuals to join our ranks. Call members, Kevin Brewer at 767-7733 or John Underhill at 526-5975.

Click here and print out a coupon for a free complimentary lunch and sit in on one of our Tuesday meetings at 12:15 pm at the Ivory Restaurant, 1 Kirtland Street in Deep River.