Rotarians are people who believe that, together, we can make a difference locally, nationally and globally through service.We are a network of businesspeople who join together to make things happen. Realtors, doctors, lawyers, executives, professionals, laborers, we come in all shapes and sizes and all ages united by a common vision.
In Westbrook and Gorham we are heavily invested in education and provide thousands in scholarships each year. We support the Westbrook Region Vocational Center Building Trades by funding the building of houses. We are active in literacy, food distribution and a variety of community services.
Why should you join the Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club?
1. Friendship / Fellowship / Community: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905. We have a lot of fun serving together.
2. Networking & Business Development: The second original reason for Rotary's beginning is business development. You know how crucial networking is, right? Finding the right network is key! Rotary consists of a cross-section of every business community and our members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others.
3. Visibility in the Community: Rotary clubs consist of the most active citizens of any community in a tangible, visible and recognized way. As your clients see you investing in and supporting the community, their loyalty grows while your reputation grows simultaneously.
Do you need more? There are plenty more reasons you should seriously consider becoming a Rotarian today. (click here to read on)
- 60 years of financing the Westbrook Regional Vocational Center Home Building Projects
- Annual Patriots Day road race for area high schools
- Annual Rotary Golf Classic raising thousands for scholarships
- Annual Christmas Tree Sales benefiting nearly 2 dozen local projects
- 2018 Well-drilling in Guatemala providing clean water
- Continuing efforts to eradicate polio worldwide
- Sponsoring Interact youth leadership development clubs at Gorham and Westbrook High School
- Provided 12 scholarships and 2 tool grants to the class of 2017
- Annual Literacy Projects supporting local libraries
- Supporting The Locker Project in providing produce for food insecure kids
- Supporting local food pantries