Rotary is a Difference Maker
Our members are primarily local business people, non-profit executives, entrepreneurs, and city officials. We consistently hear how joining Rotary has been a difference maker in their personal and professional lives. Together we strive to be difference makers in our community.
WEEKLY GATHERING
We meet every week. Wednesday's at 12:00 noon.
Why? In a digital world where it's difficult to trust the words you read and the images you see on a screen, we believe it is more important than ever to gather in person. We talk over a meal. Expand our network of professionals. Deepen our relationships. And grow our personal impact... together.
UNIQUE SPEAKERS
We invite speakers each week to present to us. This gives us an opportunity to meet leaders around the state and nation, learn directly from them about the good work they are leading, the challenges they are facing, and what can be done to help.
AMAZING VENUE
Winchester Country Club
414 Boone Ave, Winchester, KY 40391
We are grateful to the Winchester Country Club for hosting us.
The large windows overlooking the landscape is a refreshing break in the middle of the week.
5 STAR FOOD
Reese & Reyes
This is the dining room establishment of the Winchester Country Club. There is a variety of excellent choices on the menu. The service is phenomenal too.
OUR MISSION
As Difference Makers in our community we partner up with other organizations who are doing good work. We view ourselves as connectors. We want to help other organizations do their good work to an even greater degree. So sometimes we volunteer, sometimes we raise funds, and sometimes we just make some phone calls to people in our network to make something happen.
Community Engagement
Here are some examples where we volunteer: Habitat for Humanity, Both Hands, Summer Project, Good Giving Campaign.
Future Leaders Program
In partnership with George Rogers Clark High School we invite two seniors each week to join our meeting. We learn about their future endeavors after high school and encourage their personal and professional growth.
Scholarship Program
Each year we provide scholarships to 4 graduating seniors in Clark County. We handle the application and selection process using criteria that aligns with Rotary's values.
Rotary International
We are connected to Rotary International which gives us insight into other good work happening globally. These are the things you'll never hear in the news cycle. For example did you know Rotary is almost single-handedly responsible for eradicating Polio worldwide? Our club gets to partner on international projects and stay up-to-date on progress about things that matter.
Fundraiser Events
We host a couple fundraiser events every year. We're just trying to make a difference for our non-profit friends while having some fun too.
Christmas Jingle & Mingle
Kentucky Oaks Party
YOU are invited!
You are invited to join our membership.
Fitting this gathering into your schedule is worth it.
Expand your network. Learn something new each week. Break up the monotony.
Dive into community initiatives. Play a role in international projects too. Be a part of a bigger team.
Rotary will be a difference maker in your life.
Become a difference maker to other lives.
Testimonials
Rotary has made a difference for me in my professional life by making connections with other community members.
In the finance world I work in, that means opportunities to grow loans and deposits through connections I may have not made otherwise. Personally, I take a lot of pride in the impact Rotary makes not just in our community, but across the globe. Anywhere there is a need, chances are a Rotary member somewhere is working hands-on, raising awareness, or providing financial resources to assist.
Mason Guy - Traditional Bank
As a young professional,
Rotary has been invaluable as a place to learn from folks like my dad (Craig Bridgewater who is still a Rotary member) and his friends. It is a place where I find wisdom. So the opportunity to connect, work alongside, and be a part of a group making a difference here in Winchester has been a blessing. Plus we have a lot of fun too.
Barrett Bridgewater - Sales & Marketing
I knew Rotary was the right
choice for me then and is still the right choice after 45
years. Rotary has been a very important resource to
me in the Community by meeting new people and
forming new friendships, being involved with local
service projects, seeing firsthand the generosity of
the members with their time and their money, and
helping others, not only locally, but internationally. Rotary makes a difference in the lives
of many people throughout the world when Rotary is
involved.
Gardner Wagers - County Attorney Retired
Leadership Team for 2024/25
President
Carson Hunt
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Secretary
Tim Janes
Being a Rotarian has made a real difference in my life. In my personal life, Rotary has allowed me to develop meaningful friendships. I look forward to the meetings to laugh and enjoy the company of wonderful friends. In addition, Rotary has helped me professional by developing relationships with community that is helpful to my endeavors. For example, our great community speakers keeps me plugged into what's is happening and needed in the bigger community.
Treasurer
Coos Ockers
Rotary helped me in my professional life a lot by being able to network. As a consequence I ended up with several clients who were also Rotary members. In my personal life Rotary opened up my eyes in order to recognize the many needs in our society and the opportunity to serve those needs.
Curious About Joining Us?
Rotary Winchester
Hosted at the Winchester Country Club
410 Boone Ave, Winchester, KY 40391
Wednesdays
Lunch: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Speaker begins at 12:10pm
Email: president@rotarywinchester.com
