WE ARE BUILDING A BETTER
World & St. Pete
The Rotary Club of St. Petersburg is the oldest and largest service club in our city — and one of the first 200 Rotary clubs in the world. For over a century, we’ve united business and community leaders in service above self. Join us in making a lasting impact locally and globally.
What is Rotary?
The Rotary Club of St. Petersburg turned 100 years old on January 2, 2020. The club was one of the first 200 clubs chartered by Rotary International (today there are over 35,000 clubs worldwide). It was founded by former St. Petersburg Times editor, William Straub and other community leaders.
We’re an international SERVICE club with 1.2M members worldwide, not a social club. Being a social is a byproduct of what we do to help our community and those less fortunate throughout the world.
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Engagement
If you are looking for ways to engage with businessmen and women committed to serving our community and our world we invite you to become one of 1.2 million Rotarians around the world by joining The Rotary Club of St. Petersburg, the largest and oldest service club in our community.
Invitation
We invite you to visit us at our Friday meetings at noon at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. It would be our pleasure to have you as a guest. If you would like more information, contact us today!
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Why Join the Rotary?
1. Make a real impact in your community
You won’t just talk about change.
You’ll lead it.
Rotary gives you the tools, support, and structure to take action on local issues—whether it’s improving schools, supporting veterans, feeding families, or mentoring youth.
2. Build lasting friendships
Service bonds people in ways small talk never could.
Rotary connects you with a network of passionate, like-minded people from all walks of life. These aren’t just acquaintances—Rotarians often become close friends who support one another personally and professionally.
3. Expand your professional network
It’s the original LinkedIn—but with
heart and action.
Rotary clubs include professionals, business leaders, and community influencers. It’s an unmatched space for building relationships, developing leadership skills, and opening doors.
4. Be part of Global Good
Local hands, global reach.
Rotary tackles massive global issues—like eradicating polio, promoting clean water, and supporting peace initiatives. When you join, you become part of a 1.4 million-member force for good worldwide.
4 Way Test
Of the Things we think, say and do: is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Rotary's Guiding Principles
Rotary’s guiding principles have been developed over the years to provide Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world.
We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of our club’s activity.
5 Avenues of Service
Club Service
Vocational Service
Community Service
International Service
Youth Service – New Generations Service