About Us

Reading
The Rotary Club of Reading, one of seven clubs in the Town, was formed in 1922, and has served Reading for nearly 90 years. The Club has approximately 50 members drawn from the local business and professional community.

Membership usually results from an introduction of an existing member but we are always looking out for new faces who are interested in giving voluntary service to the community. If you feel that you can help in this way and would like to learn more about our work and the time and costs involved please email us with your enquiry. Our Membership Secretary will then let you have an information pack.

Members meet weekly on a Tuesday for a business lunch at the Penta Hotel, Oxford Road, Reading.

The Club does considerable work in the community, which is undertaken through four main service committees:

• Community and Vocational service
  
• Youth Opportunities
  
• International
  
• Foundation
  

For more detailed information about these committees, please contact one of our members.

History

Rotary began in Chicago in 1905, 19 years before the Reading club was formed, and has been operating for nearly a century. It is a Worldwide organisation of business and professional managers united to help those in need, to encourage high ethical standards in all walks of life, and to work towards world understanding and peace. Read more >

International

Rotary International is the world's first service club organisation. Its more than 1.2 million members volunteer their time and talent to further the Rotary motto, Service Above Self. Read more >