Welcome to the Rotary Club
We fall within one of the Largest Rotary International Districts in Southern Africa.
Our Club was chartered by the Paarl Rotary Club on the 25th of March 1948. The Charter Dinner was held on the 11th of June 1948 at Luyt's Corner, Marine Hotel The Following were Charter Members:
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Jacques P De Villiers | President |
| Canon S B Hinchliffe | Vice President |
| J H Whitticombe | Director |
| A N Maugham-Brown | Director |
| Alex Grant | Director |
| R E Jones | Secretary |
| N Carrie | Treasurer |
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. As the oldest service club in the world, Rotary club members represent a cross-section of the community’s owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy.
Service Opportunities
Club members have many opportunities for humanitarian service, both locally and internationally. Service programs address such concerns as health care, hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and the environment. Rotarians experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back to the community.
International Awareness
With more than 32,000 clubs in over 200 countries & geographical areas, Rotarians gain an understanding of humanitarian issues through international service projects and exchange programs. One of Rotary’s highest objectives is to build goodwill and peace throughout the world.
Friendship
Rotary was founded on fellowship, an ideal that remains a major attraction of membership today. Club members enjoy the camaraderie with like-minded professionals and club projects offer additional opportunities to develop enduring friendships. Rotary club members who travel have friendly contacts in almost every city in the world.
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.