What does Rotary do?

Rotary is founded on principles developed over the years to provide members with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world.

The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.

Avenues of Service

We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five 'Avenues of Service', which are the foundation of club activity. >>

Club Service

Focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.

Vocational Service

Calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society.

Community Service

Encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest.

International Service

Exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.

Youth Service

Recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange

Read more about Rotary's guiding principles

When & where does the club meet?

Lunch

We hold lunch meetings (12:15 for 12:45) on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Burlington Hotel.

Dinner

On the fifth Monday in the month, we hold an additional dinner meeting for members' partners and prospective members.

Upcoming Meeting Dates

Who's Who?

Club Officers, 2024–25

Kate McNeice
Kate McNeice
President
Jerry Cook
Jerry Cook
President Elect
Dan Keeling
Dan Keeling
Immediate Past President
Terry Cooke-Davies
Terry Cooke-Davies
Honorary Treasurer
Vince Williams
Vince Williams
Honorary Secretary

Club Council, 2024–25

Jerry Cook
Terry Cooke-Davies
Rob Cowell
Mel Dizon
Roger Joyce
Dan Keeling
Kate McNeice
Tom McNeice
Vince Williams

Members

Abena Akuffo Kelly
George Au
Lynne Beaumont
Andrew Beggs
Ann Berry
Rob Bryer
Mark Carey
Jerry Cook
Terry Cooke-Davies
Rob Cowell
Mel Dizon
Paul Gill
Trevor Greening
John Greig
David Howell
Ray Johnson
Roger Joyce
Dan Keeling
Bob Mabberley
Sam McLennan
Alex McNeice
Kate McNeice
Tom McNeice
Jackie Meade
Bob Ratcliff
Alan Risley-Settle
Paul Roberts
David Roseveare
Kishore Sapkota
Aygun Sengul
Noel Tatt
David Taylor
Rosie Vidovix-Unsworth
Belinda Walker
Val Webb
Vince Williams
Derek Wood
Sam Wraight
Nick Wright

A Brief History

The Rotary Club of Folkestone has been helping communities in Folkestone and overseas since our club was founded on 21st February 1923. We are member club 19426 under District 1120 of RGBI (Rotary Great Britain and Ireland).

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