Benefits of Joining Rotary
Connect with others who are making your community better
We collaborate with other community members and groups who want to work on projects that have a lasting impact on people's lives. Develop new friendships.
Expand your leadership and professional skills
Together, we apply our professional experience and personal commitment to tackle our communities’ most persistent problems, finding new, effective ways to enhance health, stability, and prosperity.
Catch up with good friends and make new ones
We connect passionate people with diverse perspectives to exchange ideas, forge lifelong friendships, and, above all, take action to change the world.
What Our Members Say
Emily Mendez-Bryant
“Rotarians treat me like family. They have challenged me to take on roles and step up in ways I had not imagined before. With them, I have found myself growing, learning, evolving and being a better version of myself both personally and professionally."
"In 2006, I thought I joined Rotary because it was a work obligation. Long behold, it was so much more than that. It was for fellowship, community service, leadership, and the opportunity to surround myself with people who believed in me and wanted me to succeed, which has been invaluable.”
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Kevin D. Hilgers
“I found many mentors for my young career and life. I made many friends and had my eyes opened to community service both locally and around the world."
"I joined Rotary thinking I could get leads for my business. And I did. Plenty. The room was full of community minded business people. But I soon found much more from the room than just business connections. I was inspired by the membership who seemed to lead the way in “service above self”. I’ve also picked up a great deal of leadership skills as a result of getting involved. So I feel I joined for greedy purposes, but I stay for entirely different reasons.”
Michelle Gipson
“This is a small but mighty group that works hard and gets things done."
"Connecting and strengthening community, that is my work and my passion. I joined the Lacey Rotary in 2021 because of that aligned goal. I appreciate the hands-on approach to community improvement, youth development and, supporting youth and families.”
Anil Puri
“Upon retirement, being a member of a very active rotary club, I was able to join the numerous opportunities that were available to help our community and, in several cases, internationally."
"I had to leave Rotary for 20 years for personal reasons and I was eager as ever to return, and I was fortunate to return back to my club in 2012. Rotary, for all ages, offers, fun, friendship, public speaking, business development, travel ideas, community, international contacts etc. So, I am very fortunate that I am here to stay with ROTARY, knowing I will continue to gain unique satisfaction as we serve others.”
Linda Kaye Briggs
“For me, Rotary is the strength when folks are in trouble, both locally and internationally, which keeps me engaged in Rotary, day after day, week after week and year after year!"
"Like many folks, I first joined Rotary because I was told by my boss that I needed to interact with the “movers and shakers” in our community. What I did not plan on, 23 years ago was the “connection” I would make with a new family called “Rotary!” Although every Rotarian I have met is ‘like-minded” in helping people who need a hand up, each person is different and brings a different perspective.”
Tom Nelson
“I have always held Rotary in high regard with its involvement in community service. I want to give back to the community as much as the club has enriched my life."
"My involvement in Rotary goes back over 30 years when I was a teenager and spoke at the Rotary Club of Lacey on behalf of a community group in which I participated. Later I was awarded a scholarship through the club. My family has been involved in Rotary with my sister as an exchange student sponsored by the club. In addition, my niece was awarded a scholarship. With all these touch points it was easy for me to accept the invitation to join the club when I moved back to the area.”
