Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. More than 1.3 million Rotarians belong to over 32,000 Rotary clubs in nearly 200 countries.

The main objective of Rotary is service. Rotarians develop service projects that address many of today’s most critical issues such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence. Rotarians also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers and professionals, and vocational and career development.

Community Service
Our current major community project provides financial support in the amount of $200,000 to support building projects at the Bay City Players, the Bay Area YMCA, the City of Bay City Wayfinding signage project, and placement of a third historical kiosk at the Pere Marquette Depot Welcome Center.

Community Grants
The Bay City club grants between $8,000 and $10,000 annually to local programs and organizations. Applications are usually taken in February and grants are presented in April or May.

World Service
Through Rotary International and funding from the Rotary International Foundation, Bay City Rotarians reach out to people the world over. The RI Foundation supports the efforts of Rotary to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and exchange programs. These programs are supported by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of Rotary who share its vision of a better world.

One international effort–Polio Plus–began in 1985 with the goal of eradicating polio from the planet. With contributions now in excess of $700 million, and vaccinations for more than 200 billion children, the achievement of that goal is becoming a reality. Bay City Rotarians have donated in excess of $125,000 to this humanitarian effort. Your participation today helps us continue our work. Thank you!