The Lakeland Rotary Club

The Lakeland Rotary Club Welcome to The Lakeland Rotary Club! We meet Tuesdays at noon at First United Methodist Church

🌎✈️ Who’s ready to take Rotary international?!The 2027 Rotary International Convention is headed to beautiful Barcelona,...
09/08/2026

🌎✈️ Who’s ready to take Rotary international?!

The 2027 Rotary International Convention is headed to beautiful Barcelona, Spain, June 26–30, 2027! 🇪🇸💙💛

This is an incredible opportunity to experience Rotary on a global scale—meeting Rotarians from around the world, exchanging ideas, finding inspiration, and celebrating the impact we can create when we come together.

Registration opens this month, so now is the perfect time to start making plans!

We’d love to see a group from The Lakeland Rotary Club representing our club in Barcelona. Who’s interested in joining us for an unforgettable Rotary experience? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Barcelona 2027—let’s make it a Lakeland Rotary adventure! ✈️🌍💙💛

🇺🇸💙💛 Happy Labor Day from The Lakeland Rotary Club!Today, we celebrate the hardworking people whose dedication, talent, ...
09/07/2026

🇺🇸💙💛 Happy Labor Day from The Lakeland Rotary Club!

Today, we celebrate the hardworking people whose dedication, talent, and service help make our community stronger every day.

At Rotary, we know that strong communities are built by people who are willing to work together, serve others, and use their time and talents to make a difference. Whether through our careers, volunteerism, or service to our neighbors, each of us has an opportunity to create a lasting impact.

This Labor Day, we extend our gratitude to the workers, business owners, educators, first responders, healthcare professionals, public servants, volunteers, and so many others who help keep Lakeland moving forward.

From all of us at The Lakeland Rotary Club, Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Service Above Self. Create Lasting Impact. 💙💛

Meet Our Members: Mark BiddingerOne of the things that makes The Lakeland Rotary Club so special is the people behind it...
09/07/2026

Meet Our Members: Mark Biddinger

One of the things that makes The Lakeland Rotary Club so special is the people behind it. We’re excited to introduce you to Mark Biddinger and give you a chance to learn a little more about who he is, what brought him to Rotary, and why he chooses to serve our community.

Here’s what Mark shared with us:

Tell us about yourself:
Born & raised in Michigan
Went to College in Ohio, spent 30 years in the Dayton area
Moved to Florida in 2017 to work at SEU
Married to Saundra
We have 7 kids between us and 3 grandkids and one on the way
We own Mitchell’s Coffee House in downtown Lakeland

What inspired you to join Rotary, and what has kept you involved? When did you join, and which club(s) have you been a part of?

I was motivated to join Rotary in 2024
Marsha Leap and Scott Reed introduced me to Rotary
I love the community connection and commitment Rotary offers

What is a Rotary project or initiative that you are especially proud of or have been involved in?

I serve on the board effective July 1 2026 and I’m excited to chair the Sunshine Committee

What do you do for work, and can you tell us a little about your company or business.

I am currently the Chief Financial Officer for Excel Empire (www.excelempire.com)
Elevator pitch: Excel Empire offers strategic tax planning for business owners and high-income professionals

What advice would you give to someone considering joining Rotary?

Attend as many weekly meetings as possible.
Get to know as many people as you can.
GET INVOLVED in projects and/or a committee.
Invest your time and talent in the organization.
You only get out what you put in.

🇺🇸 Tomorrow: Chief Dave Downey Shares His 9/11 StoryDon’t forget — the Lakeland Rotary Club is joined tomorrow, Septembe...
09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Tomorrow: Chief Dave Downey Shares His 9/11 Story

Don’t forget — the Lakeland Rotary Club is joined tomorrow, September 8th at noon by retired Miami-Dade Fire Chief Dave Downey, sharing his firsthand account of responding to the World Trade Center after 9/11 as part of Florida Task Force 1. 25 years later, this is a story you won’t want to miss.

📅 Tomorrow, September 8th, 12 PM

🏌️‍♂️ Registration is OPEN! 🏌️‍♀️Join The Lakeland Rotary Club for our 9th Annual Golf Championship on Saturday, October...
09/06/2026

🏌️‍♂️ Registration is OPEN! 🏌️‍♀️

Join The Lakeland Rotary Club for our 9th Annual Golf Championship on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Cleveland Heights Golf Course!

Grab your team for a 4-person scramble and enjoy a great day of golf, prizes, a silent auction, awards luncheon, raffle items, contests, and more—all while supporting an incredible cause.

🚒 Proceeds will help the Lakeland Fire Department purchase a new Emergency Tactical Response Vehicle to better serve our community.

⛳ Check-in: 6:30 AM | Shotgun Start: 8:00 AM

Get your foursome together and register today!

⚾️ What a fun night at the ballpark! 💙💛Thank you to everyone who joined The Lakeland Rotary Club on August 28 to watch t...
09/05/2026

⚾️ What a fun night at the ballpark! 💙💛

Thank you to everyone who joined The Lakeland Rotary Club on August 28 to watch the Lakeland Flying Tigers take on the Clearwater Threshers!

We had such a great time enjoying the game, fellowship, laughs, and time together outside of our regular Rotary meetings.

📸 Take a look at some of the photos from our evening!

One student. One teacher. One opportunity. One act of service.Sometimes creating lasting change starts smaller than we t...
09/04/2026

One student. One teacher. One opportunity. One act of service.

Sometimes creating lasting change starts smaller than we think.

Helping one person learn can impact a family. Supporting one classroom can influence hundreds of students. Investing in education today can strengthen our community for generations.

That’s why Basic Education & Literacy is an important area of focus for Rotary around the world—and why we’re proud to support opportunities for learning and growth here in Lakeland. 📖🌎

Small actions can create a very big ripple.

💙💛 Investing in the next generation of service!A big thank you to our Lakeland Rotary Club members who donated food and ...
09/04/2026

💙💛 Investing in the next generation of service!

A big thank you to our Lakeland Rotary Club members who donated food and giveaway items, helped put everything together, and joined us at Florida Southern College to connect with students and share what Rotaract is all about!

Your time and support helped us introduce students to opportunities for service, leadership, fellowship, and making a difference in their community.

By showing up, sharing our passion for service, and encouraging the next generation to get involved, we’re helping create connections and build a lasting impact that extends far beyond our own club. 🌎✨

Thank you to everyone who helped make this outreach event possible! 💙💛

09/04/2026

Finish this sentence:

Rotary is better when ____________.

There are no official answers. Let's hear yours.

🇺🇸 Join Us for a Powerful 9/11 ReflectionTuesday, September 8th, the Lakeland Rotary Club welcomes retired Miami-Dade Fi...
09/04/2026

🇺🇸 Join Us for a Powerful 9/11 Reflection

Tuesday, September 8th, the Lakeland Rotary Club welcomes retired Miami-Dade Fire Chief Dave Downey as our guest speaker. Chief Downey will share his firsthand experience responding to the World Trade Center in the aftermath of September 11th as a member of Florida Task Force 1 (FEMA’s Urban Search & Rescue System) — 25 years later.

A 42-year fire service veteran, Chief Downey rose through the ranks to serve as Fire Chief of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue for 6½ years. He’s also responded to major disasters including the Haiti earthquake and the Surfside condo collapse.

Don’t miss this moving firsthand account of history and heroism.

📅 Tuesday, September 8th, 12:00-1:00 PM

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