Rotary is a Global Network of 1.4 million neighbors, Friends, Leaders, and Problem-Solvers who see a world where People Unite and Take Action to Create Lasting Change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

What We Do

Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 46,000+ clubs work together to:

  • Promote peace

  • Fight disease

  • Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene

  • Save mothers and children

  • Support education

  • Grow local economies

  • Protect the environment

Our Mission:

We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

Vision statement:

Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

We work differently

  • We see differently: Our multidisciplinary perspective helps us see challenges in unique ways.

  • We think differently: We apply leadership and expertise to social issues — and find unique solutions.

  • We act responsibly: Our passion and perseverance create lasting change.

  • We make a difference at home and around the world: Our members can be found in your community and across the globe.

Where we came from...
Click here to learn how Rotary grew in the Hudson Valley and how we became to be the District that we are today!
 
Click here for a list of Past District Governors from the Hudson Valley and their yearly themes from 1949 to the present!
 
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Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.