The Rotary Club of Chappaqua, NY
The Rotary Club of Chappaqua, NY


About Rotary 

Object of Rotary

The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD. The application of the ideal of wervice in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;

FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and proffessional persons united in the ideal of service.

Why Join Your Local Rotary Club?

Professional Networking:
A founding principle of Rotary was to meet periodically to enjoy camaraderie and enlarge one's circle of business and professional acquaintances.


Service Opportunities:
Club members have many oppurtunities for humanitarian service, both locally and internationally.  Service programs address such concerns as health care, hunger, poverty, illiteracy and the enviroment.

Good Citizenship:
Weekly Rotary Club programs keep members informed about what is taking place in the community, nation and world and motivated to make a difference.

Entertainment:
Social activities give Rotarians a chance to let loose and have fun.  Every Rotary club and district hosts parties and activities that offer diversions from today's demanding professional and personal schedules.