SERVICE AREAS

SERVICE

 

Avenues of Services

At the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, our commitment to service is channeled through five foundational Avenues of Service and seven areas of focus. These avenues reflect the object of Rotary and guide our diverse club activities, including our 35 committees. Each avenue offers unique opportunities for engagement and impact, ensuring every member can contribute in meaningful ways.

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Club


Club emphasizes fostering fellowship and ensuring the smooth operation of the club.

This avenue includes essential activities aimed at developing a dynamic club environment that functions efficiently and successfully meets its objectives. Key among these activities is the work of the Program Committee, which enriches club meetings by curating engaging programs and selecting knowledgeable speakers to present.
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Vocational


Vocational encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards.

As community leaders, Rotarians are encouraged to share their skills and expertise, mentor others and foster a culture of integrity and excellence in their professional environments.
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Community


Community covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community.

Our club actively enhances the quality of life in Baton Rouge through various initiatives, from food drives and trash pickups to blood donations and supporting the homeless. We are proud to engage in significant community projects, such as constructing the Sing the River sculpture – a Centennial legacy gift to the city – demonstrating our commitment to local improvement and civic pride.
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International


International encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace.

As a proud member of Rotary International, the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge is part of a worldwide community of 1.2 million like-minded volunteers across more than 36,000 clubs in over 200 countries and regions. Together, we are committed to addressing the most pressing humanitarian challenges of our time. Rotary International unites leaders from all continents, cultures and industries with a single vision: to foster peace and goodwill through service.
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New Generation


New Generation recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activites.

The Rotary Club of Baton Rouge dedicates itself to empowering youth and young adults through New Generations Service, fostering leadership development and community involvement. We support a spectrum of initiatives, including the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and collaborative service projects.

Seven Areas of Focus

The Rotary Club dedicates its global efforts to fostering positive, lasting change across seven key areas of focus. These priorities guide our club’s humanitarian efforts, aiming to build international relationships and improve lives around the world.

By focusing on these critical areas, the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge strives to create a better world where communities thrive and every individual has the opportunity for a healthy, productive life.

Promoting Peace
Supporting peace efforts by training leaders to prevent and mediate conflicts.
Fighting Disease
Enhancing health by preventing disease and promoting treatment in communities worldwide.
Providing Clean Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Ensuring that people have access to clean water and sanitation services to reduce disease and improve health.
Saving Mothers & Children
Expanding access to quality care to improve the health of mothers and their children.
Supporting Education
Advancing literacy and educational opportunities for all, with a focus on reducing gender disparity in education.
Growing Local Economies
Supporting local economies to create opportunities for decent and productive work for all.
Protecting the Environment
Focusing on environmental sustainability to support ecosystems and communities for future generations.

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