Our Club
Who Are We?
Service Above Self since 1913
The Rotary Club of Montreal brings together business, professional and community leaders who want to make a real difference, here in Greater Montreal and around the world. As the first Rotary club in Quebec and one of the oldest in Canada, we combine more than a century of tradition with an open, bilingual and welcoming spirit. Our members meet regularly to share ideas, build lasting friendships and turn them into concrete projects.
Our History
On September 25, 1913, nine Montreal businessmen met to create a Rotary club in their city. The Rotary Club of Montreal was officially founded on October 2, 1913, the first in Quebec and the 85th Rotary club in the world. Over the decades, our members helped spread Rotary across Quebec, Ontario and New York State. The club gave Rotary International one of its presidents, John Nelson, in 1933. More than 110 years later, the same spirit of service drives everything we do.
Vision
Create Lasting Impact
A better world where everyone can count on a strong and connected community and a club that inspires a new generation of leaders to create lasting change, here and abroad.
1913
Founded
1st
Rotary Club in Quebec
113
years of service
Mission
To serve our community and the world by bringing together committed people who take action: locally, through food security and support for youth, and internationally, through projects in water, health and women's empowerment.
Values
Fellowship – We build lifelong relationships.
Integrity – We honour our commitments.
Diversity – We welcome every background and perspective.
Service – We put Service Above Self.
Leadership – We use our skills to tackle community challenges.
Accomplishments
Safe water – Helping bring clean drinking water and sanitation to more than 200,000 people in over 30 countries, as a broker and consultant for Rotary water projects.
Food security – Supporting local food banks across Greater Montreal.
Old Brewery Mission – Serving supper and providing financial support every year since 1999. Health & equality – Funding international projects in health, including podiatry care, and in reducing gender-based discrimination.
Interested in Becoming a Member?
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