Why Join Rotary?

People join Rotary for many reasons, but the most common are fellowship, service, and the opportunity to make a difference. Members tell us that Rotary provides meaningful opportunities to connect with others, serve their community, and support causes that make an impact locally and around the world.

They stay because of the friendships they build, the experiences they share, and the sense of purpose that comes from helping others.

Why Join the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs?

The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs is a welcoming and active club of approximately 80 members, including business professionals, nonprofit leaders, educators and school principals, community leaders, and retirees who live in Bonita Springs and the surrounding communities.

We also welcome Rotarians who live elsewhere during part of the year and make Bonita Springs their seasonal home.

For more than 45 years, the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs has brought people together to learn about our community, understand its needs, raise funds to support important causes, and provide hands-on volunteer service. Rotary also gives members opportunities to develop leadership skills while serving their club and community.

Making a Difference in Our Community

Since its founding, the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs has awarded more than $2.7 million to organizations and programs that make a difference in the lives of children, families, seniors, veterans, and individuals in need.

Our support has benefited organizations and programs including:

• Meals of Hope
• Café of Life
• FK Incorporated
• Bonita Springs Elementary School
• Spring Creek Elementary School
• Bonita Springs High School
• Estero High School
• Bonita Springs Assistance Office
• Gift of Life International
• Wheelchair Foundation
• Wonder Gardens
• Wounded Warriors of Collier County
• YMCA of Bonita Springs
• Arts Bonita
• Collier-Lee Honor Flight

Through financial support, volunteer service, and community partnerships, our members work together to help strengthen the community we call home.

Fellowship Beyond the Weekly Meeting

Rotary is about more than service. It’s also about friendship and fellowship.

In addition to our weekly breakfast meetings, Club members, spouses, and guests gather each month for our First Thursday Social. These informal gatherings provide an opportunity to relax, meet new members, and connect with fellow Rotarians who we may not always have the chance to talk with during our weekly meetings.

Fundraising for a Purpose

Our fundraising efforts allow us to give back to the community and support organizations doing important work.

The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs hosts several annual fundraising events, including our popular Christmas Tree and Poinsettia Sale, a Reverse Raffle, and other community events throughout the year.

These events are not only opportunities to raise funds—they are also opportunities for members to work together, meet people throughout our community, and have fun while supporting causes that matter.

Come Check Us Out!

Interested in learning more about Rotary?

The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs meets weekly for breakfast, providing an opportunity to hear from community leaders, learn about local issues and organizations, connect with other members, and discover ways to get involved.

We invite you to join us as our guest for a complimentary breakfast meeting and see what Rotary is all about.

If you would like more information about the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs, would like an invitation to attend a meeting, or would like a referral to another local Rotary Club, please contact:

Jim Fitzpatrick
239-301-8168
jafitz.rotary@att.net