09/21/2026
🌟 Meet Rotarian Dorsey Ridley! 🌟
For more than two decades, Dorsey Ridley has been a dedicated member and leader of the Henderson Rotary Club, serving both at the club and district levels. His Rotary journey began with a simple invitation from friend and fellow Rotarian Herb McKee: “Come to a meeting, have lunch, and join the club.”
That simple invitation made a lasting impact—and Dorsey hopes Rotarians will continue doing the same. Invite someone to lunch. Introduce them to Rotary. Ask them to join us!
When asked what he has gained from his years in Rotary, Dorsey’s answer is simple: friendships and a deeper connection to others who share a common purpose. As he puts it, Rotarians have a “common denominator”—we all want to help our communities, both locally and globally. That’s the heart of Service Above Self.
❤️ One of Dorsey’s favorite examples of creating lasting impact is the Archie Rehiel Rotary Field Day, Henderson Rotary’s longest-running community service project and a tradition that has continued for 84 years. It brings together generations of families and elementary students while introducing new families to Rotary each year. It’s more than an annual event—it’s a tradition that has become a point of pride for our club and our community.
Dorsey encourages anyone considering Rotary to get involved for the leadership development, community involvement, friendships, and opportunity to see firsthand the difference a service club can make.
And when asked how this year’s theme, “Create Lasting Impact,” is demonstrated in Henderson, Dorsey points to our commitment to young people through scholarships and the Henderson Community College Rotary Colonels to College program.
“When you help a young person with their education, they become a productive citizen. We, in turn, ‘Create Lasting Impact.’”
Thank you, Dorsey, for more than 20 years of Service Above Self, leadership, friendship, and commitment to our community. Your example reminds us that lasting impact often begins with something simple—an invitation, a helping hand, or an investment in the next generation. 💙💛