Interested in Fun, Friendship, Service? ...Consider Rotary.
Lake Ridge Meetings
The Rotary Club of Lake Ridge meets every Wednesday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Westminster Retirement Home, main building, lower level. The meeting is directly across from the lower stair landing.
Meetings are the heart of The Rotary Club of Lake Ridge. Despite the early hour we have fun! Our group is not above poking a little fun at each other in the name of fellowship. Our weekly meetings are interesting and frequently feature speakers on informational topics of global or local importance.
Attendance is mandatory although some absences and makeups are allowed.
Directions
From Route 123 turn onto Old Bridge Road, then right onto Clipper Drive. Proceed through two intersections, make a left at the large stone wall marking Westminster's entrance. Take your first left to the main building. Enter through the main entrance and proceed down the main stairway. Look for our banner.
Welcome
Whether you are serious about Rotary or just inquiring, we want you to appreciate how unique this organization is and why we are so proud to be Rotarians.
First, Let's dispel a myth or two. Rotary is not an exclusive group of old geezers meeting in smoky rooms doling out money. While a few of us might look like old codgers and one or two of us really are crotchety, we are fun-loving business owners and managers who care deeply about our local and global communities.
What We Believe
We believe that putting service to others above self-interest is one of the keys to a fulfilling life: He who serves best, profits most. You might call it enlightened self interest,
The Rotary Foundation
Established in 1917, the Rotary Foundation sponsors humanitarian projects large and small that improve the quality of life for millions of people around the globe.The foundation is supported by voluntary contributions. Careful investment of contributions prior to distribution allows more than 100% of donated money to be reinvested in service projects. We are very proud of Polio Plus the Foundation's primary project since 1985. Polio Plus, has nearly eradicated polio throughout the World.
Organization
Rotary is an international organization of over 1,000,000 clubs. Each is club is run by a board of directors and eight officers who oversee four committees known as Avenues of Service.
- Community Service
- International Service
- Vocational Service
- Club Service
What We Do
Rotarians plan and execute a remarkable variety of humanitarian and educational service projects that touch the lives of both local and international communities. The Rotary Club of Lake Ridge supports many projects including:
Community Service
- American Red Cross, Prince William Chapter
- Feed Me Ministries
- College Scholarships
- Senior Citizen Social Events
- Didlake
- Potomac Hospital
- Local Boys and Girls Clubs
- Northern Virginia Family Services
- Prince William Junior Symphony Orchestra
- Project Andy: Financial Support for a Severely Handicapped Boy
- Success by Six/Mobile Health Van
- Volunteer Action Center
- Volunteer Emergency for Families with Children
Vocational Service
- Local High School Interact Club
- Chesapeake Bay Foundation
- Camp Ryla Scholarships
- Mend-a-House
- Adopt a Highway
International Service
- Haitian Health Care Services
- Egyptian Neo-Natal Medical Equipment
- Braille computer terminal in an Egyptian library
- GSE: an exchange program for non-Rotarians
Why We Want You.
Feel honored! You have been identified as a person of high moral standards who can contribute on many levels while having fun! If you share our creed we welcome you to Rotary.
Dues
There is a modest initiation fee of $50. Dues are paid quarterly. $175 covers your weekly meals and membership fees for Rotary International.