Welcome to the Rotary Club of Eugene

Become a part of something bigger than yourself by joining the Rotary Club of Eugene. Together, we create lasting change in our community and beyond. Your unique skills and passions can help us make a difference. Let’s work hand in hand to serve those in need and foster connections that enrich lives. Discover the joy of giving back and the friendships that come with it.

JOIN OUR WEEKLY MEETINGS

You are invited to attend one of our meetings to find out what Rotary is all about. Meetings start with an inspiration followed by guest introductions (that’s you!), happy dollars, a raffle, project updates and announcements. These are followed by a 30 to 40 minute program. We pride our Club on having great presenters that impart important information affecting us locally and globally.

TUESDAYS – Noon to 1:10 

The Graduate Eugene – 66 East 6th Ave.
Eugene, Oregon, 97401-2667

 

 

In-Person meetings with Hybrid Zoom at the Grad!!

 
Join us via Zoom

A CENTURY OF SERVICE

Founded in 1923, we are the Original Rotary Club in Lane County and one of the oldest in Oregon. The Rotary Club of Eugene is embarking on our second century of service to the community and has sponsored many other Rotary clubs in Lane County, Oregon and even foreign countries.

This important Club has been very involved in the life, business, government and service to people of this community.

 

PEOPLE AND FRIENDS

As a leading service organization of Eugene and Lane County for 101 years, the Rotary Club of Eugene has provided a touchstone for generations of business and government leaders. Longtime relationships and friendships have come out of both Rotary’s natural ability to connect people and the place this club holds in the community. Generations have found camaraderie and networking opportunities at the meetings and in the service work of our Club.

 

OUTSTANDING MEETINGS

For over a century this club’s meetings have provided an insight into the workings of government, business, medical, education and society of the community and the world. Some of the best and brightest have presented at this club. Local, national and international speakers provide unique insights and inspiration to our members and guests. This is a very special place to see and be seen.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

MODEL UNITED NATIONS learning experience. ARTSPARK EUGENE at all Eugene 4J Elementary Schools. Eugene has the new WJ SKATEPARK because the Rotary Club of Eugene. SKINNER BUTTE PARK was saved. State of the art RIVERPLAY children’s playground. The HULT CENTER, CUTHBERT AMPHITHEATER, TUGMAN PARK and ALTON BAKER PARK. The club supports FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY, MINI HOMES, Education and Arts in area schools, local YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS, PEACE SCHOLARSHIPS, HIGHER EDUCATION INITIATIVES and CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, Rotary’s INTERACT and Rotaract Youth Groups. 

 

WORLD SERVICE

Polio is right on the verge of complete eradication in the world. Rotary excels with health and education efforts, Fellowship Exchanges, International Students, Group Study Exchanges. World Peace. Rotary created Peace Centers around the world with Masters Degrees in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. Rotary sends in Shelter Boxes for disasters. The creation of the UN was a Rotary Project. Education and scholarships is a huge part of Rotary. Rotary Clubs build parks, music centers, schools, camps. Clubs support efforts in underdeveloped areas of the world and our country for water wells, cooking stoves, sanitation, housing, education and medical services. And simply just about anything where there is a need.. . . .

 

ROTARY FOCUS

Supporting the Environment becomes Rotary’s seventh area of focus, which are categories of service activities supported by global grants. It joins 

Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention 

Disease Prevention and Treatment 

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene 

Maternal and Child Health 

Basic Education and Literacy 

Community Economic Development.

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PARTICIPATION

Club meetings, committees and projects are the heart and soul of Rotary Clubs. How people get involved with each other, in the community and in the world. Participation is how members find their perfect place. How they can serve to their best. And how they can have the most fun! Rotary provides so many ways for members to get involved. The soul of Rotary. And participation provides the hearts and that special place for each member.

Club Leadership
ArtSpark Eugene
Charitable Fund
Children with Special Needs
Community Service
Environment

Family of Rotary
Fellowship & Inspiration
House
Interact
International Youth Exchange
Membership
Model UN
Outstanding Youth Award
Past Presidents
Peace
Program
Public Relations
Rotaract
Rotary Foundation (TRF)
Scholarship Foundation
Social
Vocational Visitations
World Service