Rotary Structure
Rotary is made up of three parts: our clubs, Rotary International, and the Rotary Foundation.
Rotary international includes over 530 districts across the world.
Within Rotary there are different volunteer structures including Rotary clubs, Rotaract clubs for young adults over 18 years of age and Interact clubs for 12-18 year olds.
Rotary International
Rotary International is a worldwide network of over 1.4 million people who volunteer their skills and resources to improve communities around them.
The world renowned organisation was started in 1905 by a group of business owners in Chicago, United States, and quickly became instrumental in humanitarian efforts.
“Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves.” – Founder, Paul Harris.
The eradication of Polio is a core project of the Rotary Foundation
Rotarians believe in sharing responsibility to undertake productive and sustained actions to make a difference.
Rotary Club Cape of Good Hope
Our club includes a diverse group of people from a wealth of different backgrounds who are all committed to putting their skills to good use in order to make a positive difference.
We hold evening meetings twice a month at a popular venue overlooking Fish Hoek beach. On every alternate week we have zoom meetings.
Meeting room with a view
As a club we believe that having fun and developing life long friendships goes hand in hand with our community work.
We welcome prospective new members, community leaders and business people who are interested in our projects.
Please contact us to find out more about the CoGH Rotary Club.
We hold and attend regular enjoyable functions and fundraising events.
Rotary Club Cape of Good Hope, PBO number 930024312 is Section 18A registered with SARS.
Focus Areas for Rotary Projects
There are seven areas of constructive focus for projects undertaken by Rotarians across the globe. These are:
- peace building and conflict prevention
- disease prevention and treatment
- water, sanitation, and hygiene
- maternal and child health
- basic education and literacy
- community economic development
- environment
Rotary Values
The belief in high ethical norms and service above self lies at the core of Rotary.
The 4-Way Test encompasses the standards we set for all Rotarians.
Of the things we think, say or do
- Is it the truth?
- Is it fair to all concerned?
- Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
- Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Famous Rotarians
Over the more than 120 years since Rotary International was founded there have been many famous people who have worn the rotary pin. From inventors to Nobel prize winners to entrepreneurs they have all been part of the Magic of Rotary.
