• Discover Rotary in Central Florida

    Learn about who we are and how Rotary unites people from every corner of the world in our mission to do Service Above Self for the benefit of mankind

    Rotary Leadership Development Opportunities

  • Explore What We Do

    Rotarians are People of Action and we work together to find solutions at a local and global level, using our experience and knowledge across many professions

    Rotary Areas of Focus

  • Learn Why We Do It

    Rotarians are motivated by the opportunity to volunteer and engage our community with a variety of service projects and programs

    The Rotary Foundation

  • Get Involved—We Could Use Your Help!

    We are looking for People of Action who can help us fulfill our mission, but it all starts with you getting involved and engaged at a local Rotary Club

    Join a Rotary Meeting
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Welcome to Rotary in Central Florida

Rotary in Central Florida is a Community Information Center for people to learn about what our nearly 1,700 members who belong to one of 45 Rotary Clubs do for our local and global community

Thank You to our District Sponsors

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Soon you will see our Signature Sponsors listed in this section of the website, as well as on our social media channels. If you are interested in becoming a Signature Sponsor, please contact Rotary today to learn more about supporting Rotary in Central Florida.

Who We Are

Rotary is made up of a diverse group of people

We are engaged members of the community who participate as members of local Rotary Clubs, volunteering to deliver Service Above Self.

Who We Are

What We Do

What We Do - Rotary in Central Florida

Rotarians are People of Action who see opportunity where others see challenges–working together to find solutions through collaboration.

What We Do

Why We Do It

Why We Do It - Rotary In Central Florida

Rotarians are People of Action who see opportunity where others see challenges–working together to find solutions through collaboration.

Why We Do It

Get Involved

Getting Involved - Rotary in Central Florida

Rotarians are People of Action who see opportunity where others see challenges–working together to find solutions through collaboration.

Start Your Journey

Rotary International’s Vision Statement

“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”

2024-2025 District Directory

Meet the People of Action who lead Central Florida’s Rotary District 6980. Each of them brings a unique set of experiences, backgrounds and skills to lead the District and its Rotary Clubs.

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Dr. Richard Harris

Welcome to Rotary in Central Florida

Dear Rotarians (and future Rotarians),

Welcome to Rotary in Central Florida, home to approximately 1,700 Rotarians who belong to one of the 42 Rotary Clubs across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, and Sumter counties. Our district is vibrant, diverse, and engaged–with an amazing group of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds who live by our motto Service Above Self, using their knowledge, experience, and skills to do good in Central Florida and around the world.

It is a great honor to serve as District Governor in 2025-2026 and lead Central Florida’s District 6980 through volunteering and active involvement in our community.

If you are not yet a Rotarian, please click here to request an invite and we will facilitate an invitation to a Rotary Club near your home or place of work, where you can begin your own journey of Service Above Self.

Act on your desire to become part of something bigger than yourself. Join Rotary and augment the good you can do around the world through a network of professionals, community leaders, and business owners who actively imagine a better future for our local and global community.

Yours in Rotary Service,

Richard Harris
District Governor 2025 -2026
Rotary District 6980 | Central Florida Region

Rotary is a Leadership Development Organization

Through the opportunity of membership, Rotary becomes a powerful vehicle for nurturing Rotarians’ leadership aptitudes in a variety of Rotary Club roles. This helps members apply their professional skills, knowledge and experience for the benefit of our local community.

Learn More About Leadership Development

Rotary Membership by the Numbers

Rotary has evolved much since it was founded by Paul Harris in 1905. Today, Rotary is a diverse and vibrant organization spread over the globe, with members representing every nationality, ethnicity, culture, and language. Most importantly, our growth and evolution has been shaped by staying in touch with our community’s needs—and by finding viable solutions with our creativity and synergy.

1,400,000+

Active Rotarians
in 200+ Countries

46,000+

Rotary Clubs
Worldwide

530+

Rotary Districts
Worldwide

1,650+

Rotarians in
Central Florida

45

Rotary Clubs in
Central Florida

Did you ever want to be a part of Rotary?

Rotary needs People of Action just like YOU! Membership in a Rotary Club can help you channel your desire to volunteer in an established service organization with worldwide reach. While Rotarians normally invite friends, colleagues and families to join, we also want to welcome those who have a desire to do Service Above Self.

FIND A ROTARY CLUB NEAR YOU
Do You Have Questions About Rotary?

We are always happy to answer questions. We can also introduce you to a Rotary Club in Central Florida. Start a conversation and start exploring Rotary.