The Rotary Club of Key West was founded in 1916. It is one of the oldest and most dynamic service organizations in our community.

We are a diverse group of men and women who are here to serve the needs of this unique island paradise.

NOTE: JANUARY 8, 2009 MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE REACH RESORT, 1435 SIMONTON STREET, AT 12 NOON.

Our club welcomes visiting Rotarians from all over the world. Please join us for lunch on Thursdays at 12 noon at the Beachside Resort and Conference Center .

Our meeting location and map are located at the top of our home page or by clicking the link at the end of this story. We offer a delicious lunch, great programing and fellowship.

Dr. Marcy Ullom, current RI District 6990 Governor paid a visit to the clubs here today, spelling out her priorities for this Rotary year. 

The Rotary Club of Key West inducted 21 new members in Rotary Year 2007-2008 to become the #1 Club in membership growth for District 6990.

Rotary District 6990 encompasses Southeast Florida, the Florida Keys and Grand Bahama Island.

The Sixth Annual Rotary Club of Key West Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at the Key West Golf Club. 

This annual event has raised over $50,000 for dental care for needy kids in our community thanks to the dedication and hard work of many people, especially Albert Gonzalez our event chair.

Rotarians worked hard on behalf of the Rotary Scholarship Fund at the street fair during Hemingway Days. Ron Leonard organized volunteers to sell beverages to Hemingway look-a-likes and fans on Duval Street

Sandy Higgs, our beloved and hard working Rotarian, was named as "Rotarian of the Year" for the Rotary Club of Key West by President Janice Long for her creativity, enthusiasm, and hard work in the service of our club and community.

The Rotary Club of Key West recently contributed $4,495.00 to Rotary Internationals Polio Plus Partners.  This means the Challenge created by Bono and Bill Gates will match this contribution, thus turning it into $8,990 for polio eradication. 

A child can be protected against polio for as little as $.60 (cents) worth of vaccine. Another $.20 (cents) worth of Vitamin A can result in fewer childhood death from measles, diarrhea and other causes.