Serving the Community

Cowes Rotary Club was first formed in the 1920’s, the Club was closed during the Second World War and was not restarted until 1965. Now it is a thriving body with Members of both sexes and has much to offer the community of Cowes. Visitors are assured of a warm welcome.

The Club is twinned with the Rotary Club of La Rochelle, France with whom there is a lively programme of mutual visits.

If you would like to know more contact the Secretary on 01983 297472 or jhamar@btinternet.com


CAN ANYONE BECOME A ROTARIAN?

Yes. Rotary does not discriminate by race, gender or religion. So if interested contact Cowes Rotary Club Secretary John Hamar.

E:mail jhamar@btinternet.com

WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF ME?

  • The Rotary motto is “service above self”. Members are expected to uphold the Rotary principles of honesty, fairness and friendship.
  • Members contribute to activities such as assisting with club administration and fund raising or service projects.
  • Rotarians are encouraged to come to weekly meetings, but attendance rules are reasonably relaxed.
  • Rotary is sociable and enjoyable –members are expected to have fun!

WHAT DOES MEMBERSHIP COST?

  • The annual subscription (2018/19) is £100 (in two instalments).
  • Meals at the weekly meeting every Thursday
  • The other “cost” is your time

WHAT HAPPENS AT MEETINGS?

At fellowship meetings we enjoy a meal and the companionship of other Rotarians. We discuss and plan activities and projects at monthly business meetings and at others we invite speakers to address us on a wide range of topics. To find out more about meetings please visit our website.

SO HOW DO I JOIN?

New members are always very welcome. You can ask any Rotarian to put your name forward to the club secretary. If you don’t know any Rotarians, contact the club secretary and arrange to visit us and see what happens for yourself. We meet every Thursday at 6.30 at the New Holmwood Hotel, Cowes

 

 

 

COMMUNITY GROUPS SUPPORTED BY COWES ROTARY

Cowes Rotary has helped numerous community groups in the past year, not just with financial assistance but with manpower. In total we donated around £4500. Here are some of the people and projects we have helped.

  • ‘Seniors Out’ Christmas Lunch
  • Manpower and organisational support for Mountbatten’s Walk the Wight
  • Gurnard Football Club strip
  • Ellen McArthur Trust
  • Cowes Primary School Garden
  • Shoeboxes for Romania
  • Association of Sail Training Organisations’ Small Ships Race, Cowes
  • Young Enterprise/ Dragon’s Den prizes
  • Wessex Cancer Trust
  • Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
  • St George’s School
  • Cowes Primary School Lollipop scheme
  • Medina Park Minibus Fund
  • Support for Cowes Academy student visit to Yukon
  • St Mary’s Church, Cowes
  • Isle of Wight Youth Concert Band