The mission of Rotary is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
It started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on February 23, 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas, form meaningful, lifelong friendships, and give back to their communities.
Rotary’s name came from the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of its members.
We are truly international. Only 16 years after being founded, Rotary had clubs on six continents. Today, members in nearly every country work to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems.
We’re committed to service, and we’re not afraid to dream big and set bold goals. We began our fight against polio in 1979 with a project to immunize 6 million children in the Philippines. Today, polio remains endemic in only two countries — down from 125 in 1988.
Today, Rotary is 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 a lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 46,000+ clubs work together to:
- Promote peace
- Fight disease
- Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
- Save mothers and children
- Support education
- Grow local economies
- Support the environment
We would like to invite you to get involved in our causes and our community.
Gallatin Rotary Club – noon
Gallatin Rotary Club meets at Noon on Thursdays at The Gathering Place.
POSTPONED!!!
Due to lingering effects from the winter storm, the January 29, 2026 Fifth Thursday Lunch & Learn at the Sumner County Courthouse has been postponed. We will announce a new date when fully confirmed.
Lunch is on your own this week and we will see you on Thursday, February 5 for a presentation on America’s National Parks by new Rotarian Alan Grissom. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!
CANCELLATION NOTICE 1/29/2026
– Fifth Thursday Lunch and Learn at the Courthouse.
We will try to reschedule.
See you on February 5 for the presentation on the National Parks by new member Alan Grissom.
Stay safe and warm!
Sunday, January 25, 2026
If you or someone you know needs a warming shelter tonight, Gallatin City Hall is the newest care center to open.A warming shelter has been established at Gallatin City Hall, located at 132 West Main Street, for individuals without heat. Cots will be provided, but guests will need to bring blankets, food, and other needed items. Pets in crates are allowed. The shortest and safest path for dropping off individuals is the back door but both the front and back doors are open. Surfaces are icy and very dangerous so please use caution entering the building. Please message the city if you have any questions.
