Rotary Club of London

About Rotary Club of London

The Rotary Club of London is a community organization located in downtown London, Ontario, on York St. Serving the local community and international causes, it describes itself as the original service club in the city and the largest Rotary Club in the Greater London Area. The club operates under the motto "service before self" and is composed of professional men and women who work on sustainable projects involving literacy, peace, water, and health. The club manages various committees, including Local Community Services, World Community Services, Youth Services, Fundraising, and Public Relations. Its projects range from local initiatives, such as providing school supplies to South Africa and replacing furniture at the Paul Harris School in Mexico, to international efforts like funding pediatric heart surgeries in India and constructing a school canteen in Benin. Members also participate in environmental efforts, such as sorting debris from beach cleaning events, and host educational events featuring guest speakers on topics like aerospace history and world history. Established in 1915, the club is part of Rotary International District 6330. It celebrated its centenary in 2015 and maintains a membership of approximately 50 people. The organization recognizes community service through various honors, including the Jack Burghardt Community ‘Service Above Self’ Award and the Paul Harris Fellowship Community Service Award. Prospective members are invited to attend the club's fellowship lunches, which occur on the second and fourth Monday of each month.