Rotary Club of Fort Wayne

Rotary Club of Fort Wayne We are 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.

The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise an, in particular, to encourage and foster:

First: the development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
Second: high ethical standards in business and professionals; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his/her occupation as

an opportunity to serve society;
Third: the application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his/her personal business and community life;
Fourth: the advancement of international understanding, good will and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

💜 September is NICU Awareness Month! 💜At this week's Rotary meeting, Mike Weber stepped away from the AV desk to share a...
09/02/2026

💜 September is NICU Awareness Month! 💜

At this week's Rotary meeting, Mike Weber stepped away from the AV desk to share a cause close to his heart—and an easy way for our club to support local families in need!

For families with babies in the NICU or pediatric units, every moment counts. Having a warm meal ready allows parents to focus entirely on being there for their little ones during some of their toughest days, weeks, or months.

Following last year's fantastic response, our club is once again partnering with the Ronald McDonald House Charities at Parkview North to prepare and serve a home-cooked dinner on September 27th!

Here’s how you can help (Choose 1 of 3 ways!):
1️⃣ Donate Groceries: Pick up a $10 bag of groceries from our list.
2️⃣ Sponsor a Meal: Donate $10 directly to cover grocery costs for the dinner.
3️⃣ Volunteer: Join us in the kitchen on Saturday, September 27th at 4:30 PM to help prep and serve!

Keep an eye on your inbox for official sign-up details, or look for the physical sign-up sheets at upcoming weekly meetings. Let's pull together to support these amazing families! 🍽️✨

Our featured speaker at this week's Rotary meeting was Megan McClellan, Executive Director of Believe In A Dream! 🎻🚀✨Meg...
09/01/2026

Our featured speaker at this week's Rotary meeting was Megan McClellan, Executive Director of Believe In A Dream! 🎻🚀✨

Megan shared how Believe in a Dream fosters confidence, growth, and opportunity in middle and high school students through free, immersive programs across music, leadership, and technology.

Key takeaways from today's presentation:
✨ String Dreams & String Jams: Free orchestral string programs that bring together hundreds of local students across 10+ area schools—playing everything from classical to hip-hop and jazz! Proceeds from their public concerts are reinvested directly back into local school music budgets.
✨ Pave the Path: A high school leadership program focused on self-discovery, CliftonStrengths, personal branding, and mentorship, offering $3,000 college scholarships to local students.
✨ Tech & Entrepreneurship: Programs like Tech for Tomorrow and the Kosciuszko Student Venture Challenge give youth hands-on experience in robotics, AI discussion, and pitching real business ideas to community leaders.

A huge thank you to Megan for sharing how Believe in a Dream is opening doors, removing financial barriers, and empowering the next generation of leaders in Northeast Indiana!

📍 Interested in getting involved, volunteering as a mentor, or signing up a student? Visit their website to learn more!

Our InBound shared some things about her country and her wish list: 💠In Taiwan, she attends school for nearly 10 hours a...
08/31/2026

Our InBound shared some things about her country and her wish list:

💠In Taiwan, she attends school for nearly 10 hours a day from 8:00-5:30.
💠She loves the food in her country, and she loves American fast food, as that isn't popular in Taiwan
💠She loves sports and would like to see professional sports teams, including an NBA game
💠She would love to try snowboarding and skydiving
💠She wants to see as much of the US as she can
💠She likes to cook!

08/30/2026

One more bouncy ride and one spill!

08/30/2026

More tubing fun for our InBound

08/30/2026

Our InBound's day today!

What a great day on the water! Another first for our InBound. She has never been on a lake, so of course she has never...
08/30/2026

What a great day on the water! Another first for our InBound. She has never been on a lake, so of course she has never been tubing! But she wasn't one bit hesitant to hop on and go, go, go. They even got some air... and just a couple of spills. So much fun!

Welcoming 3 new members to the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne! 👋⚙️We are honored to officially induct our newest members on M...
08/26/2026

Welcoming 3 new members to the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne! 👋⚙️

We are honored to officially induct our newest members on Monday:

⚖️ Susan Trent – Regional Managing Partner at Kreig Devault, carrying on a proud family Rotary tradition alongside her father, Fred Eckert.

🏡 Anna Llewellyn – Real Estate Broker at Century 21 Bradley & attorney, focused on community impact and helping area seniors stay safely in their homes.

🕊️ Jim Hough – Northern Indiana Market Manager for SCI/Dignity Memorial, bringing a dedicated heart for servant leadership and community partnership.

Welcome to the family, Susan, Anna, and Jim! We’re excited for the leadership, fellowship, and service you’ll bring to our club and community.

Thank you, Dee and family, for providing our InBound with a new experience! Duckpin bowling ✔️
08/25/2026

Thank you, Dee and family, for providing our InBound with a new experience! Duckpin bowling ✔️

What a fantastic program at Rotary today! 🍽️✨We had the pleasure of hearing from Jeremy McClain, along with Panos and St...
08/24/2026

What a fantastic program at Rotary today! 🍽️✨

We had the pleasure of hearing from Jeremy McClain, along with Panos and Stephanie Bourounis, as they introduced Summit Restaurant Group—the new umbrella expanding the identity of Salvatori’s Hospitality Group!

While Salvatori’s isn't going anywhere (and is getting ready to celebrate its 20th anniversary this September! 🎉), Summit Restaurant Group is dedicated to preserving and honoring iconic Fort Wayne local staples. Their growing family of local favorites includes:
🍔 Powers Hamburgers (85 years of memories!)
🐟 Paula’s on Main & Paula's Seafood Market
🥩 Shorty’s Steakhouse (in Garrett)
🍻 Acme Bar and Grill
🍺 The Village Tap & Nick's Martini Bar
🥗 SRG Catering

Jeremy spoke on how their mission deeply aligns with Rotary’s values of Service Above Self. For their team of 450+ employees, food is the platform—but people, hospitality, and preserving the community fabric of Fort Wayne are at the heart of everything they do.

Thank you to the Summit Restaurant Group team for taking the time to share your story, your vision for local hospitality, and for signing today’s book for the Washington Elementary library! 📚

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1301 Ewing Street
Fort Wayne, IN
46802

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