This years’ theme is “Rotary Connects the World”.

 

At the very core of Rotary International is the purpose to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.

 

We work to grow local economies, support education, fight disease, provide clean water and much more.

 

Rotary is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change.

 

Today there are 1.2 million Rotarians throughout the world. Our local club has over 60 members.  As a group, we log in over 16 Million volunteer hours annually.  

 

Rotary is the glue that connects us to each other – not only locally but to others all over the world.  These connections inspire and motivate each of us to live the motto “Service above Self”.   

 

This past year our local club awarded over $60,000 in support of local organizations, student scholarships and to other causes around the world.   

 

I have been a Rotarian for over 22 years. This will be the second time I will serve as President. I have accepted this honor once again, because I am both inspired and proud of this organization, it’s great people and what we accomplish locally and throughout the world.  

 

Rotarians are dedicated selfless individuals who take action. They know how to connect and how to lend a hand.  As a people and an organization we care and we make a difference.

 

If you are a visiting Rotarian, welcome, thank you.

 

If you are thinking about joining, you won’t be sorry. Please speak to a member to learn more about the organization.

 

We look forward to connecting with you.

 

Thank you for your time and your dedication.

 

Mark Grenier

Gloucester Rotary President 2019-2020