Rotary Club of Frederick, Maryland | How

The impact we make in our local and global communities results from a combination of factors: our members’ energy, our mission-driven approach, 100 years of momentum, and significant financial resources:

Members.

Our members understand that we make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give. Each of our members has a heart for service and the desire to make the world a better place. They are the engine that drives our club to identify and meet the pressing needs of the world around us.

Mission.

The relationships we build with one another are the foundation of our healthy, productive club, but we are far more than just a networking group or a social club. Service is our mission and our reason for being, but we are known for offering our members a satisfying blend of service, fellowship and fun.

Momentum.

“Service above Self” isn’t just a slogan for us. It’s a promise. One that we have been delivering on for the past 104 years. We examine and adjust our infrastructure regularly, but we have a century of service behind us, constantly motivating us forward to more impactful service.

Resources

The generosity of our members combined with our excellent fundraising record has given our club deep financial reserves that we use to back up our volunteer efforts:

Community Foundation Funds

$1.25 million in five funds managed by the Community Foundation of Frederick County, whose $60,000 in annual proceeds is used to award scholarships, underwrite our service projects, fund service partnership grants and more.

Annual Leprechaun Luau

Held every March on the Saturday before Saint Patrick’s Day, our annual LepLu fundraiser is a rollicking St. Paddy’s celebration mixed with a splash of South Sea Island fun! Still going strong after 15 years, the profits from our Leprechaun Luau are reinvested into community service projects.

Coming Soon: Masters Experience Raffle

Win a 2026 Masters Experience!

Augusta, Georgia   April 9-12, 2026

Tickets $50 each. Only 2,000 tickets will be sold.

Two Grand Prizes! Winners will receive a prize package accommodating two guests for an unforgettable Masters experience. 

Winner 1:  Two (2) nights at the Fairfield Inn & Suites (Wed & Thurs nights), two (2) badges for tournament rounds on Thurs. & Friday, and $1500 travel credit.

Winner 2: Two (2) nights at the Fairfield Inn & Suites (Sat & Sun nights), two (2) admission badges for tournament rounds on Sat & Sun, and $1500 travel credit.

Stay tuned for more information!

RI & District Grants

Our members’ generosity to the Rotary International Foundation makes us eligible to apply for grants, which we add to our annual service budget to create greater local and global impact.