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Our mission
We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Vision statement
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Upcoming Events
PETS 1 (Pre-PETS) Incoming presidents attend one date:
Sep 28, 9:00am-1pm, Gainesville
Oct 5, 9am-1pm, DeLand
Oct 12, 9am-1pm, Orange Park, (Jacksonville)
April 26, 2025
District Assembly
June 6-7, 2025 (new date)
District Conference
Governor
Mickey Ulmer
District Governor 2024-2025
Rotary Club of Flagler Beach
Rotary News
Food Plant Solutions – RAG
A SOLUTION THAT ENDS MALNUTRITION We create educational materials that explain what nutritional food is, why our bodies need it and how to grow and use it. We focus on what are often neglected and underutilized plants, plants that are growing in and adapted to their...
United to End Cervical Cancer in Egypt
The Rotary Foundation recently announced the award of the most recent Program of Scale Grant, $2 million to prevent cervical cancer in Egypt. United to End Cervical Cancer in Egypt is a Rotary member-led program that aims to ultimately reduce the number of cervical...
Open World Program 2024
OPEN WORLD PROGRAM 2024 - CALL FOR HOSTS To: Current and Elect Rotary Club Presidents Dear current and elect U.S. Rotary Club Presidents: Greetings from Evanston! We are pleased to announce new hosting opportunities under the Open World Program during the 2024...
Sustainable Cambodia-Clean Water
Two Rotary clubs in our District are joining forces to help those in need with clean drinking water in Cambodia! For years now, the Rotary Club of Gainesville has been doing a "Sustainable Cambodia" effort that helps provide clean drinking water in some of the poorest...
The WASH Project | Guatemala
The WASH Project! | Sustainable water system in the School of Hope If a picture is worth a thousand words, this video is worth a million. The Project team has a few small adjustments to make and final reports to file, but Water, Sanitation and Hygiene aspects of the...
Rotary Showcase
Making a difference Rotary members and program participants are improving lives in communities around the world every day through thousands of service projects. Explore the good work that we’re doing locally and globally, and share these projects through social media....
District 6970
Jaguar Tickets for District 6970
Rotary / Jaguars End Polio Now Partnership We are in the "Red Zone" but the game isn't over yet.... We need everyone's support to complete this job and eradicate polio worldwide! This is an easy and FUN way to get us to the finish line. Come enjoy the game with...
Youth Exchange applications accepted
Rotary Youth Exchange applications are now being accepted for the school year 2025-2026. Current high school students are invited to apply to be an Outbound Student with the Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) for the 2025-26 academic year. For 50 years, the RYE has been...
Nomination for District Governor 2027-2028
Nominations are now being accepted for the District Governor who will serve in the 2027-2028 Rotary year. Please encourage individuals who have served their clubs and communities with distinction to consider expanding their service and sharing their passion and...
Aug 10, 2024 – RLI – Gainesville
ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTESaturday, August 10Santa Fe College - Charles L Blount Center530 W University AveGainesville, FL 32601 Rotary has a world of opportunities waiting for you and we have the perfect way for you to learn about it in a fun, relaxed...
Club Data Security and Privacy Info
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Youth Exchange Host Club Agreement
Clubs - we need your support and commitment! Rotary Youth Exchange’s mission is to bring the world together one student at a time. We do so by sponsoring and hosting youth exchange students. The cost pales in comparison to the rewards and the commitment is minimal...
Subscribe to the Minutarian
Subscribe to the Minutarian, a weekly newsletter from Governor John Tabor. The District Newsletter is an excellent source of information for anyone interested in staying up-to-date with the latest events, training opportunities, and other news within the Rotary...
From our Clubs
Back to School Bash
Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunset volunteered at the 4th Annual Clay County Back to School Bash held at the Thrasher-Horne Center. The event included the distribution of approximately 1,600 backpacks with supplies, 1,300 pairs of new shoes, 655 bags of youth and adult...
The Power of Rotary Shows Itself in District 6970
There is an update from the Rotary Club of Pursat in Cambodia about April to June 2024 developments with the Rotary Global Grant 2343143: https://sites.google.com/rotarypursat.com/gg23431432ndquarterlyreport?usp=sharing As you may know, the Rotary Club of Gainesville...
Tennis 4 Cancer
The Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise held its annual Tennis4Cancer Tournament at the Eagle Harbor Tennis Complex on Fleming Island from April 19 to 21. Over 130 doubles teams competed in 4 different men's and women's divisions over the three days. The Rotary Club,...
PV Rotary Honors First Responders
NOCATEE FIRST RESPONDERS RECEIVE ROTARY HERO AWARDS Ponte Vedra, Florida, February 2024- The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra (Nocatee) along with its Presenting Sponsor, IQ Fiber, honored first responders for service during the past year; to St. Johns County 2023...
2023 Interact Leadership Summit
The 2023 Interact Leadership Summit was attended by 51 student leaders from 13 different middle/high schools along with13 Rotarians and School Sponsors. District 6970 was represented by 7 different Rotary Clubs. The Student District Leadership Team created and...
World Polio Day
Rotarians representing several of the Clay County Rotary clubs attended the October 10, 2023, Clay County Board of Commissioners meeting. The Clay County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation and declared October 24, 2023, to be “World Polio Day in Clay...
Family Comfort Bags
Family Comfort Bags for Ronald McDonald House People of Action from the Greater Gainesville Rotary Club came together at the beautiful new Ronald McDonald House for a special service project. Bringing boxes and boxes of donated goods from both Rotarians and community...
12 Who Care Award
Barb Kent from the Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach has been nominated for the 12 Who Care Community Service Award and was interviewed by First Coast News during a recent Interact Club meeting at Fernandina Beach High School. As Youth Services Chair, Barb has been...