WHAT IS ROTARY?

A worldwide fellowship of diverse business, professional and community leaders, both men and women, young and old, each with integrity, united in the ideal of "Service Above Self". Rotarians promote goodwill, peace and understanding whilst addressing the humanitarian needs of the world and local communities. Rotarians follow the guiding principles of Rotary including a Four Way Test.

Here is a page about Rotary and how to join and a video about Rotarians and what we do. Find out more about Rotary - click here. <<< For Rotary in Action videos look here. >>>

'Rotary Basics' can be accessed online by clicking here.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about Rotary (RI Website)

'What's in it for me?'  Interviews with Rotarians and what they gain from being in Rotary

If you are not a Rotarian you are of course more than welcome to browse our website and we hope you might then be interested in finding out more about the work we do and also about the possibilties of becoming a member.  Click here to find out more from local Rotarians or see what Rotary is about by clicking here - and watch the U-tube video/s or you can see other interesting Rotary videos at Rotary GB&I on U-Tube

Our Service

We constantly strive to support many different needs both locally and internationally, from fresh water kits and Shelterboxes for disaster areas like Pakistan and Libya, earthquake disasters like New Zealand and right now our President's local charity The Pelican Cancer Trust in Basingstoke.  For many the easiest way to help is to donate money, so if you wish to make a donation today or even to think further ahead, about leaving a bequest to the Rotary Club of Basingstoke, which we can apply to the benefit of others in need, then do contact us here.

How to join Rotary

We're looking for more men and women of all ages and backgrounds to join our network of Rotary clubs throughout Great Britain and Ireland, to use their time, talents, professional skills and energy to improving the lives of people in their local communities and others around the world.

And, in the process, you can enjoy the benefits of business networking, personal development, meeting new friends, hearing inspiring speakers, having a great deal of fun and experiencing that special sense of fulfillment that comes from achieving something really worthwhile.

In our 'Why Rotary' video Rotarians explode some of the myths about Rotary and explain what being part of Rotary means to them.

If Rotary sounds like the organisation for you, we'd like to hear from you! Simply fill in the form (Click here) and we will contact you with details of clubs and open events local to you. Every club has its own personality and different range of benefits so, to help us find the right club for you, please fill in as much information as possible. We will use your name and email when we contact you. We use your postcode to find clubs near to you.

Classifications

Rotary retains a diverse membership of both men and women in all walks of life.  Our club therefore seeks suitable members to extend the club skills base in many areas.  If you are interested in Rotary and wish to find out more please contact this club.

Areas of special interest at this time include business people in the following areas:

Web design and management, printing and graphics, farming, engineering, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, environmental management, building construction, etc etc.

Rotary Business Partners Scheme

We welcome people to support Rotary even if they cannot participate in the club full time.  We have set up a scheme where we can help you meet your corporate social responsibilities, by helping us at events etc.  Please contact the Rotary Club of Basingstoke for details click here.