Brighton Rotary

The Brighton Rotary Club is part of one of the greatest international organizations in the world - Rotary International.

Founded by Paul Harris in 1905 in Chicago, Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.

The Rotary International Theme 2009-2010: "The Future of Rotary Is in Your Hands"

The 2009-10 RI theme, The Future of Rotary Is in Your Hands, emphasizes the role individual clubs will play in the future of the organization. RIP 2009/10 John Kenny has urged districts and clubs to align their goals with the strategic plan and to develop service projects within three areas of emphasis: water, health and hunger, and literacy.