Beginning of the Journey
Rotary Club of Bombay West began its journey on 22nd April, 1954.. the first baby club of Rotary Club of Bombay which was then celebrating its silver jubilee. Since then, Rotary Club of Bombay West has been rendering selfless, dedicated and committed service to the cause of humanity through its extremely successful projects in various avenues of service including peace and conflict resolution, health, education, vocational enhancement, caring for differently-abled, rural support, environment, youth development and women empowerment.
Affiliated to Rotary International’s District 3141, the Club has established Rotary Service Public Charitable Trust, a charitable organization with its own corpus to fund the Club’s community service projects. The Club is considered as one of the prestigious Clubs of Dist.3141, having won several accolades from the District as well as Rotary International for touching numerous lives through its pioneering community projects over the years.
The Club, it true tradition of the Rotary Spirit, sponsored seven Rotary Clubs in suburbs of Mumbai, thus contributing in spreading the rotary movement in the metropolis.
We Touch Lives at Rotary Club of Bombay West
Rotary Club of Bombay West, a Premier Rotary Club of India, through its several humanitarian projects, have touched innumerous lives since its inception over 66 years ago. Some of our community service projects include a medical centre for the underprivileged, school and audiometry testing / cochlear implant for the hearing impaired, ultra-modern blood bank, micro-credit for women self-help groups, education loan scholarships, support in availing education loans from banks in India, school literacy support and excellence awards, e-learning centres at urban and rural schools, skill enhancement programme for underprivileged school students and happy school projects and building infrastructure, toilets and hand wash stations at schools in rural / tribal locations in peri-urban areas of Mumbai.
About Rotary
Rotary International
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in communities at home and abroad.
Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary members have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
There are 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. As signified by the motto Service Above Self, Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.
The Foundation was created in 1917 by Rotary International’s sixth president, Arch C. Klumph, as an endowment fund for Rotary “to do good in the world.” It has grown from an initial contribution of US$26.50 to more than US$ 1 billion. It has one of the largest and most prestigious international fellowship programs in the world.
Benefits of Rotary Membership
Rotary is Humanity in Motion
There are many reasons to join a local Rotary club :
Networking
An original goal of Rotary was to allow club members to meet periodically and enlarge their circle of business and professional acquaintances. As members of the oldest service club in the world, Rotarians represent a cross-section of their community’s business owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy.
Service
Club members have many opportunities for humanitarian service, both locally and internationally. Service programs address concerns such as health care, hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and the environment. Rotarians regularly experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back to the community.
Friendship
Rotary was founded on fellowship, a cornerstone that continues to attract members today. Rotarians enjoy camaraderie with like-minded professionals, and club projects provide opportunities to develop enduring friendships. Club members who travel have friendly contacts in almost every city of the world.
Family
Rotary sponsors some of the world’s largest exchange and educational programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative training opportunities and mentoring for young leaders, and they involve family members in a wide range of social and service activities.
Ethics
Encouraging high ethical standards and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days. In their business and professional lives, Rotarians abide by The Four-Way Test: Of the things we think, say or do
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Leadership
Rotary is an organization of successful professionals. Team-building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization, and communication are just some of the leadership skills that club members can exercise and enhance. Being a Rotary leader provides further experience in motivating, inspiring, and guiding others.