Get Involved with Rotary Club of Chatham 
Get Involved with Rotary Club of Chatham 
Rotary International (RI) is a volunteer organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotary club members belonging to 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.
Founded in Chicago in 1905, Rotary celebrated 100 years of service in 2005. The Rotary Foundation has awarded more than US$2.1 billion in grants, which are administered at the local level by Rotary clubs.
Rotary clubs exist to improve communities through a range of humanitarian, intercultural and educational activities. Clubs advance international understanding by partnering with clubs in other countries. Rotary also encourages high ethical standards in all vocations.
Rotary clubs address critical issues at home and abroad by providing health care and medical supplies, clean water, food, job training, youth development, and education to millions of people in need
RIBI has over 55,000 members in 1,855 clubs. It is an integral part of Rotary International, the world's first service organization. Each member enjoys business as well as social networking opportunities, whilst giving something back to those less fortunate, learning new skills and having a huge amount of fun!
Members organize community projects that address many of today's most critical issues, such as violence, drug abuse, health, hunger, the environment, and illiteracy. Rotary clubs determine service projects based on local needs.
RIBI web site
District 1120 web site
Chatham Rotarians take great pleasure from involvement in fund raising activities and enjoy fun and fellowship at our weekly meetings and social activities.
Fund raising activities for Rotary Club of Chatham are various, including Sponsored Walks, Silent Auctions, on the streets of Chatham in the run up to Christmas with our float and Father Christmas.
Over recent times, Rotary Club of Chatham has raised funds for:
Cerebral Palsy Care Centre, Cliffe Woods
Clic–Sargent
Demelze Childrens' Hospice
Parkinsons's Disease Society
Shelter Box
Wisdom Hospital
International links are important in furthering the aims of Rotary and Chatham Club has long established contact with Valenciennes Club in France and Fredericia Lillebaelt in Denmark
Last Updated: 17 May, 2011