Welcome to our Club
Welcome to our Club. You can find a new family here – one that will delight and inspire you.
We are guided by our motto, Service above Self. In our club, you’ll meet new friends, as you become involved in a committee, volunteer for one of our many projects, enjoy a social event and gather weekly for our meetings. You’ll learn more about our community and yourself through your involvement with Rotary. We are also united through an international organization, which means wherever you are in the world, you’ll find the familiarity of fellow Rotarians.
As a new Rotarian, you can be joining people across the world who believe in our Four Way Test:
- Is it the truth?
- Is it fair to all concerned?
- Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
- Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Our Club offers many opportunities for service. We have many ongoing projects, like rescuing food at the local food bank, conducting stewardship tasks at Skinner Butte, one of our community’s flagship parks, improving maternal and child healthcare in Uganda, and helping house our local homeless community members. We’ve been the force that brought many of our community’s best features to life, like Riverplay, the Cuthbert Amphitheater, WJ Skatepark and Skinner Butte Park. When members saw a need for art education in schools, our Club raised funds and community awareness to launch ArtSpark, providing artist-in-residence art programs in our local elementary schools. Those are just a few of the projects our Club is or has been involved with. By joining the Club, you will have a voice in determining what new projects we take on.
Take time to explore our website, there is a wealth of information here that will give you insights into the many ways we serve our community locally and world-wide. Then, get involved. Feel free to reach out to any member to ask questions, volunteer or just make a new friend.
Take time to attend our meetings every week. We have amazing presentations that provide insights into all aspects of our community, state, nation and world. Plus, it’s fun to connect, even when we are doing it remotely.
In 2024, our Club began our second century serving the community and the world. Join us in building a better tomorrow!
Welcome to Rotary
Membership
The World Needs Rotarians!
I joined Rotary to give back to the community. What I’ve received back in professional and personal growth and relationships with fellow Rotarians has been invaluable. My only regret is not joining Rotary earlier.
Liz Ness –Rotary Club of Eugene Past President
The Rotary Club of Eugene was established in March 1923 and has been the preeminent service club in Eugene for over 100 years. We strive to be the vehicle for fostering fellowship, leadership, and service that benefits our members, our community and our international partners.
Service above Self
Through service projects and club events, members connect with each other to make bold, sustainable improvements in the lives of others locally and internationally
Community Engagement
Rotary provides a friendly atmosphere and outstanding programs that inform about current, critical issues for our city, region, state and global communities.
Social Connections
Rotarians enjoy occasional diversions from demanding professional and personal schedules to sample international cuisine, hike in the mountains, attend semipro baseball games, tour local wineries and more.
Membership Categories
We have a few different membership categories depending on age, the number of years involved in Rotary, and individual vs. corporate status. Find what works best for you!
Find Out More
Join us for lunch as a guest to see Rotary in action!
To find out more about the Rotary Club of Eugene’s rich history and the organization’s mission and structure, come to a meeting. We meet each Tuesday at the Graduate Eugene from noon to 1:15 pm. You will be our guest for lunch when you decide to attend a meeting.
Becoming A Member
Thank You for Your Interest
Rotary International (RI) is an association of over 1.4 million members in 30,000 clubs located in 160 countries. Each club is empowered by RI to mold its own identity within the general guidelines of RI’s Club Constitution. Rotarians are a diverse group of business and professional leaders who take an active role in their communities while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives. Membership is the key to realizing our service goals, and we welcome individuals interested in finding out more about our mission and how they may fit within our organization.
Membership Process
Membership in our Rotary Club requires completion of our membership application (see link below) and submittal of the application to our Membership Committee for vetting. Applications are checked for completeness and references are contacted You may be contacted for an interview. Your application is then forwarded to our Board along with the Committee’s recommendation to accept or reject the application. After discussion and a vote of the Board, you will be contacted and informed of the Board’s decision. If you are new to the area and haven’t connected with a member of our club who can mentor you, then someone from our membership committee will assign a mentor to you to help you integrate smoothly with the Club and introduce you to other Club members..
Membership Offers Benefits
Membership in a Rotary club offers a number of benefits, including:
- Effecting change within your community and around the world through our Club’s Community and International Service Committees;
- Advancing business and professional contacts;
- Developing leadership skills;
- Gaining an understanding of, and having an impact on, international humanitarian issues; and,
- Hearing presentations from community leaders about important topics affecting our community and our world.
Interested in membership?
Contact: Andy Vobora at Andy@eugenecascadescoast.org
If you are ready to begin the membership process, simply click here for the Membership Application Form.