• 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 Rotary Club collective does in our community

District Sponsorships Available

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 us today to learn more about supporting Rotary in Central Florida.

Who We Are

Who We Are - Rotary in Central Florida

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

Discover 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.

Explore 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.

Learn 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.

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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.”

District News & Updates

ROTARY DISTRICT 6980 JULY 2021 NEWSLETTER

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2021 Rotary District 6980 Barbecue

2021 Rotary District 6980 Picnic Event

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The Rotary Club of Kissimmee West 6th Annual Student Art Exhibit

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Rotary Works is OPEN for Business

Rotary Works is OPEN for Business

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2022-2023 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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Andres Goyanes - District Governor 2022-2023 and his wife, Veronica

2022-2023 Rotary District Governor Andres Goyanes and his wife, Veronica, represent District 6980 in Rotary Zone 34.

District Governor’s Message

Dear Rotarians (and future Rotarians),

Welcome to Rotary in Central Florida, home to nearly 1,700 Rotarians who belong to one of the 45 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 2022-2023 and lead Central Florida’s District 6980 through volunteering and active involvement in our community. I am excited to be a part of this historic year when we welcome Jennifer Jones as the first woman President of Rotary International, who will lead more than 1.4 million members of Rotary with the exciting theme of Imagine Rotary.

My wife, Veronica, and I are committed Rotarians who believe in being active participants in doing good in the world—and we know Rotary is at the forefront of this global “dogoodery” movement to find solutions to common and uncommon issues. From supporting Ukrainian refugees fleeing their country as a result of an unprovoked war to providing disaster relief after a natural disaster through ShelterBox—and many more Rotary projects—we want to show the world what Rotarians do every day to make the world a better place.

As a global membership organization, Rotary is represented by people from every corner of the world, as well as from every religion, ethnicity, language, age group, physical ability, sexual orientation, and neurodiversity. I personally want to foster an environment of acceptance and understanding where we can learn from each other. And yes, droids are allowed here too.

If you are a Rotarian, I would like for you to invite at least ONE friend, family member, workmate, or client to a Rotary meeting this year (or maybe one of each). Show them why you look forward to your weekly Rotary Club meeting, volunteering events, and social outings with others who see value in belonging to the most active service organization in the world.

Last, if you are not yet a Rotarian, please click here to request an invite and I 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.

Onwards and upwards!

ANDRÉS GOYANES
District Governor 2022-2023
Rotary District 6980 | Central Florida Region

Rotary International 2022-2023 Theme - Imagine Rotary

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.

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Rotary 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.

1,200,000+

Active Rotarians
in 160+ Countries

35,000+

Rotary Clubs
Worldwide

530

Rotary Districts in
160+ Countries

1,800+

Rotarians in
Central Florida

48

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

Words from Proud Rotarians

“Rotary has given me an opportunity to give back to my local community and to others in need around the world. Every week, I interact with my Rotary Club as well as with our Rotary District, making Fellowship a vehicle for personal and professional growth through human connections.”

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.