Branchburg Rotary members

What is Rotary?

Rotary is a worldwide network of inspired individuals who translate their passions into relevant social causes to change lives in communities. 

Made up of over 35,000 Rotary clubs around the world, Rotary International forms a global network of business, professional, and community leaders who volunteer their time and talents to serve communities locally and around the world – and form strong, lasting friendships in the process.  Our motto, Service Above Self , exemplifies the humanitarian spirit of the 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide .

Service efforts are directed toward our areas of focus:

• Peace and conflict prevention/resolution
• Disease prevention and treatment
• Water and sanitation
• Maternal and child health
• Basic education and literacy
• Economic and community development

Are you an established professional wanting to make positive changes in your community and around the world?

Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for both community service and friendship.

 

Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back. 

 

• Discuss your community's needs and discover creative ways to meet them
• Expand your leadership and professional skills
• Catch up with good friends and meet new ones
• Connect with leaders from all continents, cultures, and occupations

PLEASE JOIN US.. 

 

Rotary's Motto is Service Above Self

Providing Humanitarian Service	Health Care
Educational support	Promoting Peace

The Object of Rotary

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:

ROTARY OBJECTIVES

First - The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;	Second - High ethical standards in business and professions;
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

Avenues of Services

For years, Rotary’s commitment to Service Above Self has been channeled through the Avenues of Service, which form the foundation of club activity.

Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club.	Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations
Community Service: projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community.	International Service to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace.

Why Join BRANCHBURG Rotary?

The Rotary Club of Branchburg is highly regarded as one of the largest service clubs in our community. 
 

testimonials from ROTARY MEMBERS AROUND THE WORLD: 

Community service  

“Being a Rotarian means serving your community, networking, making friends, and building international relationships.”
— Mercy Bannerman, Rotary Club of Accra-Airport, Ghana
 

“Rotary creates the perfect venue for me to give back to the community I live in while enjoying the camaraderie of positive and active individuals.”
— Tom Brand, Rotary Club of Kenosha West, Wisconsin, USA

Networking

“Rotary is a tremendous network. Leaders in the community can connect and reach out to people in need.” 
— Russel Honoré, Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
 

“Rotary provides an environment for developing strong friendships and business relationships.”
— Pete Sinsky, Rotary Club of Kenosha West, Wisconsin, USA

Leadership skills

“Leadership is a key focus of Rotary. Through Rotary, you have the opportunity to expand your leadership skills and achieve your goals.”
— Norma Madayag-Reilly, Rotary Club of Newark, New York, USA 

“A week doesn't go by that I don't learn something new from the speaker at our club or just from working on projects with people. It's an opportunity to grow indefinitely.” 
— Stephen Brown, Rotary Club of La Jolla Golden Triangle, California, USA 

International service

“I've become much more internationally focused, and understand that there's so much more I can do as part of a bigger whole than I could ever do on my own.” 
— Toni McAndrew, Rotary Club of Mid-Valley (Dickson City), Pennsylvania, USA

“If you truly want to give back to the community – and to the world at large – you join Rotary. It has an arm that reaches across all barriers. To be part of that is very powerful.”
— Aruna Koushik, Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada

Friendship

“Every Rotary club in the world, no matter how big or small, has one thing in common: friendship. And it's from this base of friendship that we serve our community.” 
— Kemal Attilâ, Rotary Club of Ankara-Tandogan, Turkey

“I found a fellowship where every nation, every color, all of humanity can be like a family. I've got a place where I can serve my people and serve the world.”
— Ailinda Sawe, Rotary Club of Dar-es-Salaam-Mzizima, Tanzania

Family-friendly

“We want families with children to join Rotary, so we try to be very flexible. Family commitments always take precedence.” 
— Wendy Scammell, Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest, Newfoundland, Canada 

“For me, Rotary is a way of life – one that my husband and I have lived our whole lives.”
— Julia Gereda de Carlin, Rotary Club of Monterrico-Surco, Peru 

Opportunities for young people

“There's so much diversity in the work Rotary does. It can give you exposure to so many different areas and help you find what your interests really are.” 
— Andrea Tirone, Rotaract Club of University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada 

“A great tool Rotary has is its educational programs. I was an exchange student (Rotary Youth Exchange) in Switzerland in high school. That’s how I got involved and what made me want to give back.” 
— Jorge Aguilar, Rotaract Club of Chicago, Illinois, USA

The 4-Way test is a simple but profound statement of things Committee think, say and do:

1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?