Hopkinton Rotary is part of Rotary International -- a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Read more about Rotary International on its website.
The Rotary motto is "Service Above Self," and Hopkinton Rotarians espouse this motto as their own. Hopkinton Rotary is an active club with a mix of individuals from diverse backgrounds coming together to work on community projects as well as the occasional international effort. There are currently 43 members, and we are always happy to welcome a new member.
Some of our on-going projects:
- Hosting an international exchange student at HMHS and supporting local students to experience study abroad;
- Awarding over $20,000 each year for scholarships for deserving high school students pursuing workforce pathways and post-secondary educational opportunities;
- Hosting an international exchange student at HMHS and supporting local students to experience study abroad;
- Awarding over $20,000 each year for scholarships for deserving high school students pursuing workforce pathways and post-secondary educational opportunities;
- Supporting the Sean Powers Wood Bank with volunteers and donating to the Town's Fuel Assistance program;
- Working with the Hopkinton Community Food Pantry and Got Lunch? to alleviate food insecurity;
- Volunteering at Friendly Kitchen;
- Maintaining trails at the Sweatt Preserve;
- Planting flowers on the patio at Hopkinton Town Library;
- Collecting plastic for recycling at the Town Transfer Station;
- Participating in community-wide activities like the Earth Day roadside clean-up;
- Donating to area non-profits and worthy under-takings thanks to Flags Above Hopkinton;
- Participating in community-wide activities like the Earth Day roadside clean-up;
- Donating to area non-profits and worthy under-takings thanks to Flags Above Hopkinton;
- Hosting our Annual Senior Luncheon at the Slusser Center every December;
- Holding a Candidates Forum for contested local races;
- Celebrating a Citizen of the Year with a $1,000 donation to his/her favorite charity;
- Supporting the Interact Club at HMHS;
- Holding a 4-Way Speach Contest for high school students.
Hopkinton Rotary is one of 59 clubs comprising Rotary District 7870 which encompasses southern Vermont and southern New Hampshire. Read more about the district on its website.
As visitors to any of our meetings know, Rotarians espouse the principals of the "4-Way Test:"
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICAL to all concerned?
Hopkinton Rotary celebrates its Thirdieth Charter Anniversary during 2026. The Club's official charter date is August 1, 1996. Bow and Henniker Rotary Clubs were sponsoring clubs. Russell Hilliard was the first President, and founding members included active Rotarians David Feller and Linda Morris and PDG Pete Powers, Harry Meinzer, Jack Porter, and Tony Walker, in memorium. Hopkinton Rotary is governed by a Board of Directors. A list of past presidents can be found here.
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