Rotary is a worldwide membership organizational of over 1.3 million business and professional people, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace throughout the world.  The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service above self. Please click here for information about Rotary International.

The Rotary Club of Monterey is the oldest and largest club on the Monterey Peninsula.  We have over 130 members who are dedicated to making a positive difference in our community and our world.

The club was organized in 1924 under the sponsorship of the Salinas Rotary Club.  The club has since sponsored five new Rotary Clubs on the Monterey Peninsula. We are part of Rotary District 5230.

Through networking, special programs, projects, and speakers, Rotary provides information and opportunities to make a positive difference and build a strong community.

The Monterey Rotary has a tradition of charitable service, including hands-on projects, donations, and scholarships.  

Rotary believes in building relationships that lead to better understanding and better business, and value fairness and friendship.