Message from the President
Gloucester Rotary's 103rd Year
Only a few organizations have the strength to succeed over a long time, and our tenure is a testament to the fundamental principles of Rotary in Action in Gloucester. Not only do we as Rotarians work to enrich our community, but we also follow the leadership of Rotary International in six areas of focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education, literacy, economic and community development. Rotary has made world-wide eradication of polio a major goal, and we are getting closer every year. As community leaders, we follow these goals in our work here in Gloucester – helping to make our city a better place for all.In 2023, we celebrated our centennial anniversary with a project to benefit Gloucester families and children – an extension of the playground we built in Stage Fort Park in 2005. We raise the money for these projects through annual events such as the Comedy Show, Pancake Breakfast and more that give the community an opportunity to share in our efforts while enjoying a good laugh or a blueberry pancake. We also contribute annually to local non-profit organizations for their causes to benefit our community. Our reach even extends to projects in Rwanda, where we have assisted in the building of a school and a much-needed medical center.
The friendship and fellowship we have built with one another during our many years of service gives us all a sense of community - that is the Gloucester Rotary Club. In Rotary both here in Gloucester and around the world, we UNITE FOR GOOD!
Tom Dexter, President
Gloucester Rotary Club, 2025 - 2026
The Mission of Rotary is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
