Rotary Club of Butte

Rotary Club of Butte The Rotary Club of Butte is dedicated to encouraging and fostering the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.

The Rotary Club of Butte was initially formed in 1914 and chartered by Rotary International in 1915. We were the FIRST Rotary Club in Montana. We meet Thursday from 12 PM to 1 PM at the Butte Country Club.

Today, the Rotary Club of Butte had two members recognized during the 2026 Moving Mountains Recognition Ceremony.Rotary ...
06/10/2026

Today, the Rotary Club of Butte had two members recognized during the 2026 Moving Mountains Recognition Ceremony.

Rotary Club of Butte President, Jim Murphy, was honored as a Moving Mountains recipient for his longstanding commitment to strengthening our community through service, leadership, and action. Whether supporting local organizations, lending a hand where needed, or helping bring people together around a common cause, Jim consistently demonstrates what it means to invest in the well-being of others. His impact can be felt across countless community efforts, including those that support and inspire our youth.

Our incoming Rotary President, Brittany Masters, was presented with the inaugural “Unicorn” Award, a special recognition celebrating an individual whose passion, vision, and dedication go above and beyond in service to others.

Rotary’s motto is Service Above Self, and both Jim and Brittany embody that principle each and every day. Their commitment to making Butte a stronger, healthier, and more connected community is evident in all they do.

Congratulations, Jim and Brittany, on these well-deserved honors!

This week, the Rotary Club of Butte was joined by Officer Matt Sayler and Jessika Sayler representing Butte’s Shop with ...
06/08/2026

This week, the Rotary Club of Butte was joined by Officer Matt Sayler and Jessika Sayler representing Butte’s Shop with a Cop program. Last Christmas, the program provided more than 30 kids with the opportunity to shop for gifts and new clothes with the assistance of Butte officers and firefighters. The program, in operation for 25 years, helps needy Butte’s kids and depends on the generosity of Butte for support.

Matt and Jessika shared highlights of this important local program and Rotary looks forward to participating in this year’s effort. You can see the 2025 highlights and happy kids at: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1418687422948348

To help make Christmas 2026 special for a child, donations may be delivered or mailed to Shop with a Cop, BSB Police Dept., 225 Alaska St., Butte, MT 59701.

Pictured: Rotarian Jim Murphy (left) presents Rotary of Butte's iconic all-beverage mug to Matt and Jessika Sayler as a thank you for their presentation.

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This week, the Rotary Club of Butte welcomed two new members, Kara Herron and Shari Charron, joining 40 Butte members, a...
06/06/2026

This week, the Rotary Club of Butte welcomed two new members, Kara Herron and Shari Charron, joining 40 Butte members, and 1.4 million other Rotarians dedicated to “Service Above Self”. We are excited to have Kara and Shari on board and look forward to their future with the club.

As Montana’s first Rotary Club, chartered in 1915, Butte’s club has consistently worked to better Butte and the world through a variety of initiatives. Whether it is contributing to Polio eradication efforts, youth scholarships, or helping those in need, Rotarians are doing their part. If you would like to join Kara, Shari and others making a difference, drop us a message and find out more about our club’s activities.

Pictured: Rotarian Bill Spath (left) welcomes Kara Herron and Shari Charron, joined by sponsor Rotarian Brittany Masters and future Rotarian Freddy.

Good work done at Maud S Canyon with Rotary's East Ridge Foundation
06/04/2026

Good work done at Maud S Canyon with Rotary's East Ridge Foundation

Rotary District 5390 Governor Lucy Smith welcomed Rotarians and the RI President’s rep Dr. Richard “Rotary Big Rich“ Chu...
06/02/2026

Rotary District 5390 Governor Lucy Smith welcomed Rotarians and the RI President’s rep Dr. Richard “Rotary Big Rich“ Churchman, who joined us from Lake Charles, LA, in Great Falls this weekend. It was a time of celebration and fellowship with a scavenger hunt downtown to find beautiful murals, line dancing and a silent auction to benefit RYLA. Topics for discussion included Rotary youth exchange, Interact and Rotaract clubs, fundraising, membership and the District’s Epic Day of Service projects.
Many District 5390 Rotarians pledged $100 per year to become a Polio Plus Fellow in support of RI’s commitment to eradicate polio in the world. Each new Polio Plus Fellow was gifted with a Polio Plus pin and a wooden bird handmade by PDG Rick Powers and his wife Nikki.

The conference ended with District Governor Lucy passing the leadership baton to District Governor Elect Kathy Schulte and District Governor Nominee, Jeff Langlinais who will assume their new offices on July 1.

Governor Lucy expressed her thanks to everyone in attendance, including six people from Butte. Everyone extended thanks to Lucy for her efforts on behalf of District 5390 and RI during her outstanding year as Governor.

We invite you to attend an RCB meeting for more information about Rotary Service Above Self.

The Rotary Club of Butte “enjoyed” Saturday’s wet weather by participating in two worthwhile community events. Fortunate...
06/01/2026

The Rotary Club of Butte “enjoyed” Saturday’s wet weather by participating in two worthwhile community events. Fortunately, Butte’s weather didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those attending either event or those working to better Butte.

Rotarians Cora Anne Langel-Person, Reisa Di**le, and Jim Murphy joined Silver Bow Kiwanis at the 27th Bicycle Rodeo. The work of Kiwanis and the Bike lab to provide bikes, helmets, and safety instruction to the community was inspiring. The kids attending appeared to not even notice the weather, their attention laser focused on helmets, bikes, and riding skills. Rotary was honored to participate and looks forward to more opportunities to work together.

A second Rotary trio braved a gathering on the hill to participate in Wild Montana’s Trails 101 program at Foreman Park. Butte Rotary operates the Maud S Canyon trail system, through the East Ridge Foundation, maintaining an excellent system of trails just off of the Continental Drive exit. Rotarians Karan Kunz, Caleb Clements and Bob Miller shared information on Maud S and collaborated with others supporting Butte’s extensive trail systems.

You can find out more about Rotary, the East Ridge Foundation and Maud S, or the good work of Silver Bow Kiwanis and the Bike Lab by visiting our pages or dropping us a message. All of us would love to share our good works and welcome your support!

Pictured: Rotarians Reisa Di**le (left), Jim Murphy, and Cora Anne Langel-Person, joined by her son, the trusty Tate, enjoyed the Kiwanis Bicycle Rodeo while Rotarian Caleb Clements helped staff the Maud S display at the Trails 101 event.

Members of the Butte High Speech and Debate Club attended Butte Rotary’s weekly meeting, sharing a short humorous interp...
05/24/2026

Members of the Butte High Speech and Debate Club attended Butte Rotary’s weekly meeting, sharing a short humorous interpretation piece and discussing the upcoming national tournament. At least five members have qualified for June’s national competition in Richmond VA. Qualifying to compete in the national competition is a BIG deal and Butte is understandably proud of these teens.

Alaina Moore, Santana Kreig and Megan Donnelly shared information on the subject area each will be competing in, the long road it has taken to qualify, and the road ahead. Currently the team is engaged in a fundraising effort to ensure they can compete at their best and enjoy their trip.

If you would like to support Butte’s best and brightest, a tax-deductible donation supporting the team’s trip can be sent to: Roger McCullough, Butte High School, 401 S. Wyoming, Butte MT 59701. Checks can be made out to “Butte High Speech and Debate (account 145)”.
Pictured, from left to right: Alaina Moore, Santana Kreig and Megan Donnelly proudly accept Rotary’s mug as our thank you for their presentation.

Hibernians (those from or connected to Ireland, derived from Hibernia, the classical Latin name for Ireland) Joe Lee and...
05/19/2026

Hibernians (those from or connected to Ireland, derived from Hibernia, the classical Latin name for Ireland) Joe Lee and Con Sullivan shared the history of Butte's Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH Butte, MT) with the Butte Rotary Club. Joe Lee did a terrific job describing the history of the group. The AOH was formed in New York in 1839 to protect the interests of Irish Catholics facing religious persecution. Butte's AOH history goes back as far as Butte City, forming in the late 1860’s, boasting over 1,000 active members in its prime. Today’s AOH goals … “are to foster Irish history and culture, promote Catholic values, and support the reunification and independence of Ireland”.

Fellow Hibernian Con Sullivan discussed many of the current projects the AOH are involved in. Perhaps the most significant being the restoration and care of St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Butte’s first Catholic Cemetery, established in 1885 containing an estimated 13,000 to 15,000 graves, suffered many years of neglect before AOH’s rescue.

The group is also active with restoration projects at the World Museum of Mining and other sites. A few months ago, they were appropriately recognized as one of Butte’s Heroes. The group does remarkable work in Butte, coupling their skills with an unmatched dedication to Butte. Learn more by following their adventures at AOH Butte, MT

Pictured (left to right): Dual threat (Rotarian and Hibernian) Joe McBride presents Hibernians Con Sullivan and Joe Lee with Rotary’s iconic all-purpose beverage mug as a thank you.

If you would like to share your story, or that of your group with us, drop us a message and we’ll be happy to visit.

The Rotary Club of Butte would like to thank all of those who braved Saturday’s snow squalls to network and help with a ...
05/18/2026

The Rotary Club of Butte would like to thank all of those who braved Saturday’s snow squalls to network and help with a few projects at the World Museum of Mining. Kiwanis Club of Butte, Silver Bow Kiwanis, Action Inc., Butte Rescue Mission, Interact Club of Butte Montana and the Butte Exchange Club teamed up to paint and swap contact information.

A dedicated troop of 30 of Butte’s best volunteers were joined by a number of community members, all focused on a better Butte. Donations to the Kiwanis Club of Butte Sunshine Camp and the Butte Rescue Mission were collected and will help address a few of the many needs in our community. Despite the weather-related challenges, the opportunity to interact with groups doing good things was rewarding and we look forward to future collaborations.

Thank you to all who donated, grabbed a paint brush or staffed a table. Lastly, thank you to the World Museum of Mining for hosting. The museum is one of Montana’s best collections of historical artifacts, inspiring stories, and a tribute to those that helped build the world we live in.

Pictured: Volunteers from Butte’s service organizations and community members join forces to add a dash of color at the World Museum of Mining.

05/18/2026

Join Butte's Rotary Club and our East Ridge Foundation for an informative event at Foreman's Park (site of the MT Con Mine). See the details below!

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3400 Elizabeth Warren
Butte, MT
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