• 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

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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

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.”

Barry Gainer - District Governor 2021-2022

2021-2022 Rotary District Governor Barry Gainer, representing District 6980 in Rotary Zone 34

District Governor’s Message

Welcome to Rotary Central Florida.

I am Barry Gainer and it is my distinct honor to serve as your District Governor for 2021-2022.

Rotary International is a group of people serving others worldwide.  We are a group of 1.2 million people in 206 countries.  Our district membership is approximately 1,650 in 47 clubs from Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Sumter counties.

Collectively, we raise over  $1,000,000 to support local and global communities and their citizens.  

Our RI President, Shekhar Mehta, has chosen our theme this year as “Serving Others To Change Lives”, a reflection of the core goals of Rotary International as well as in our own communities.

Specifically, this year we will have a District-wide service project to help combat the numerous citizens in our own District by aiming to collect and distribute 1 million meals to food banks, charities and other charitable organizations in our own backyard.  We will encourage clubs to do so on their own as well as to form multi-club initiatives to attain this goal.

I will also be encouraging multi-club projects for their local communities which will provide opportunities to make larger impacts than any one club can do on it own.

Additionally, we will continue to strongly support our incredible youth programs through RYLA, Interact, Rotary Youth Exchange, and our newest program, Youth and Peace in Action (YPA).  YPA will be a part of each of our other youth programs as we expect synergistic effects.

We will be continuing to encourage introducing new people into our clubs as a means of membership growth but even more so, to have others enjoy the rewards of serving others.  Shekhar Mehta is encouraging us to simply, Each One, Bring One, urging us to ask at least one new friend or associate to the inner rewards of Rotary by becoming a Rotarian.

I want everyone to know that our District Leadership is in unison in saying that we are here to serve you and our goal is to be catalysts and facilitators so please let us know how we may serve you.

I look forward to meeting each of you during my club visits and other activities.

Be proud to be a Rotarian!

Barry Gainer
District Governor 2021-2022
District 6980, Central Florida

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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

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2021-2022 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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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.

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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.