Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change —
across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
What Is Rotary?
Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders spread throughout 34,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries.
Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. As signified by the motto Service Above Self, members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, share the main objective of service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.
The Story of Rotary
Rotary founder Paul Harris said he never imagined that his oasis of friendship and service in a single city would grow into a global force for improving people’s lives.
But that is what Rotary is today…
Rotary four way test
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages.
Avenues of Service
We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.
So, how can you be involved…
Rotary club of College Park
The history of the Rotary Club of College Park began in 1986 with a handful of businessmen who were members of the Winter Park and Orlando Rotary Clubs.
We invite you to learn about us…
Taste of College Park 2024 has been postponed until Thursday, October 22, 2024 at The Great Southern Box Co. Food Hall & Bar in the Packing District at 2105 N. Orange Blossom Trail.
Due to the path of Hurricane Milton, the annual Taste of College Park Food & Wine Festival will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 6pm to 9pm. Taste of College Park is the primary fund-raising event for the Rotary Club of College Park Foundation, Inc. Taste of College Park combines food, wine, music, and online/silent auction for an extraordinary evening in College Park. This year, twenty-two local restaurants and distributors will provide the food, beer and wine. Local retailers supply items for the auctions. College Park businesses and Rotary Club members sell over 400 tickets. It is truly, “College Park’s Best Night Out.” Check out the list of restaurants below. This year’s event will be at The Great Southern Box Co. Food Hall & Bar in The Packing District at 2105 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804. ALL TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIP REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE NEW DATE.
Taste of College Park Sponsors
What is the Rotary Club of College Park?
.jpg "What is the Rotary Club of College Park?"){kind=logo}
The Rotary Club of College Park offers you the opportunity to connect with over 1.4 million others who share a commitment to improving their communities and the world. Our club is one of 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries. Internationally, the club sponsors programs that include eradicating polio, building schools in Africa, and providing healthcare in Latin America.
The Rotary Club of College Park Sponsors Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
In 1996, Dolly Parton launched an exciting new effort. Dolly's vision was to foster a love of reading among preschool children and their families by providing them with the gift of a specially selected book each month. By mailing high quality, age-appropriate books directly to their homes, she wanted children to be excited about books and to feel the magic that books can create. Moreover, she could insure that every child would have books, regardless of their family’s income.
History of the Rotary Club of College Park
The history of the Rotary Club of College Park began in 1986 with a handful of businessmen who were members of the Winter Park and Orlando Rotary Clubs. They believed that the neighborhood of College Park could sustain its own Rotary Club. With no official meeting place, they, along with others who would also become members, held their first meeting under the oak tree at Dubsdread Golf Course. Someone forgot to tell Dubsdread to have breakfast ready!
One Heart for Women & Children
.jpg "One Heart for Women & Children")
One Heart for Women & Children is a local resource center based in College Park. Known for their community food pantry, which provides fresh and organic foods for local families living in transition, One Heart provides services to those who are homeless or are transitioning between jobs and homes and without funds to purchase fresh foods for their family. Here are other ways One Heart helps in the community:
- Community thrift store is open every Saturday from 8am–2pm.
- Place to donate household goods, furniture and clothing
- Offers team bonding/team building experiences
- Provides hot meals to the homeless in group feedings
For more information about One Heart and its founder, Stephanie Bowman, click here -https://youtu.be/V9Q2Bysva4I.
Youth Programs in our Community
Student of the Month - The club recognizes a student from a College Park area school each week from September through May. One student from Edgewater High School, Bishop Moore Catholic High School, College Park Middle School and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School is given recognition as Student of the Month.
Edgewater High School Interact Club - The Rotary Club of College Park sponsors the Edgewater Interact Club. Interact clubs bring together high school students to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self.
Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) - The club participates in Rotary Youth Exchange where students from other countries spend up to a year living with local host families and attending school in our area. Local students can also spend a summer or a year abroad as exchange students.
.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is an intensive leadership experience to develop a teenager’s skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. Camp RYLA is a 5-day event for local teens to come together and learn life skills through various team-building activities.
Encouraging young people is a priority of Rotary worldwide!