As part of Rotary International, Fair Lawn Rotarians are always striving to make the world as better place and seek ways to Lend a Hand to Those in Need Around the Corner and Across the Globe.
Some of our local Rotary Initiatives:
- Fair Lawn Rotary Book Sharing Project Book Kiosks throughout the Borough
- National Geographic Middle School Geography Bee Championships
- Scholarships to FLHS Graduates continuing their education
- Sponsorship of FLHS Juniors to attend RYLA leadership program
- Sponsorship of FLHS Interact Club
- Project R.E.A.L. (Rotary Encourages Academic Learning)
- Sponsorship of Memorial Middle School Career Day
- Fair Lawn Maurice M. Pine Library donation of Children's Area Computer, "diner style" seating area at Teentastic Reads Teen Space, and the lobby globe
- Rotary Grove @ Memorial Pool & Park
- Fair Lawn Avenue Clock @ Maurice M. Pine Library
- Fair Lawn Arboretum signage
- Adoption of Beaver Dam Park
- Assistance to Fair Lawn Food Pantry and Fair Lawn Health Center
- Holiday celebration for clients of the Fair Lawn Opportunity Center
- Supporting improvements at the Fair Lawn Opportunity Center
As part of Rotary International, we are well aware of the needs of those less fortunate across the globe. Fair Lawn Rotarians seek to improve their lives as well in undertaking several international projects:
- Pedals for Progress Used Bicycle and Sewing Machine Collection
- Alliance for Smiles
- ShelterBox USA
- Eradication of Polio - End Polio Now
- Gift of Life
- Fighting to end child slavery
- Supporting education
- Supporting installation of water wells and water filtration devices
- Supporting sanitation facility installations and upgrades
- Purchasing livestock
Many of Rotary International's global programs were started at the local Rotary Club level. By leveraging the connections of Rotary International these local programs have grown to be a force of global good. By becoming a Fair Lawn Rotarian, you have the ability to make a difference throughout the world. Since 1948 Fair Lawn Rotary has taken part in the many important moments in Fair Lawn's history and have helped shape the lives of people we know and don't know, locally, nationally, and internationally. We have created strong bonds within Fair Lawn, throughout the region, and the across the globe. Fair Lawn Rotarians are strong supporters of our local community we call home and are always seeking ways to improve not only our part of the world but the entire world.
You too can make a difference in someone's life by becoming a Fair Lawn Rotarian. Join us at our Thursday meetings 12:00 PM @ Rail Yard Tavern, 14-26 Plaza Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410.