Welcome to the Rotary Club of Westport, CT
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
What Is Rotary?
Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.4 million business, professional, and community leaders spread throughout 37,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries.
Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. As signified by the motto Service Above Self, members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, share the main objective of service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.
The Story of Rotary
Rotary founder Paul Harris said he never imagined that his oasis of friendship and service in a single city would grow into a global force for improving people’s lives.
But that is what Rotary is today…
Rotary four way test
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages.
Avenues of Service
We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.
So, how can you be involved?
Rotary club of Westport
Chartered on March 7,1924
Please join Us!
Any Tuesdays at 12 – 1 pm
Greens Farms Congregational
71 Hillandale Rd
Westport
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Speaker: Phil Delgado, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 399 Quartermaster
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BECOME A SPONSOR
All funds raised at LobsterFest are donated to local and international charities. Giving to the Westport Rotary Club is “one-stop shopping”. Donations support a wide range of both local non-profit organizations and many international humanitarian projects. The Westport Rotary Club Charitable and International Giving Committees vet each grant application determining suitability and the greatest levels of need.
Interested in becoming a LobsterFest sponsor?
Please contact one of our Co-Chairs of Fundraising:
Kenny Epstein – kennyepst@gmail.com
Leslie Roberts – leslie2of8@gmail.com
LobsterFest Elite Sponsors 2023
AVENUES OF SERVICE
We channel our commitment to service through five avenues, which are the foundation of club activity.
Club
Service
A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
Vocational Service
Rotarians work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society.
Community Service
We find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest.
International Service
We promote peace & understanding globally by sponsoring or volunteering on projects around the world.
Youth
Service
Rotarians work to empower young people through leadership development programs, encouraging the next generation of leaders.
Award Winning Club, Social Events, Grants and Scholarships
This was our first club Pot Luck Dinner and it was a resounding success. The food was plentiful, varied and delicious, the group was spirited and happy and a birthday cake was brought out for Goldie James, our President in-waiting. A fun evening!
Photos by Dave Matlow and Ellin Curley
The student is Jimmy Musili, a biologist and conservationist back in Kenya. He is 36 years old and has left a wife and two children in Kenya to get his Master’s Degree here. He plans to go back to Kenya in 2025 and continue working in the Kilui park system he left to pursue his degree.
Westport Rotary is doing more than just handing him a check. Rick Benson and Lyla Steenbergen of Westport Rotary, met him at JFK airport and took him to New Haven to help him get settled into the Yale housing he will share with other international students. They also helped him procure a bicycle so he can get around New Haven and are looking for other Rotary members to take him on interesting outings in New England and New York City since this is his first trip to America.