Rotary is a volunteer organization of 1.2 million business and professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service and help build goodwill and peace.  About 32,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographic areas conduct projects to address today's challenges -- including illiteracy, disease, hunger, poverty, lack of clean water, and environmental concerns -- while encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations.

Founded in Chicago in 1905 as the world's first volunteer service organization, Rotary quickly expanded around the globe.  The Carnegie-Collier Rotary Club was chartered by Rotary International on February 14, 1924.  The Charleroi Rotary Club was our sponsor.  Today, our club members meet weekly to plan service projects, discuss community and international issues, and enjoy fellowship.  Clubs are nonpolitical and open to every race, culture and creed.

Polio Plus is Rotary International's flagship program.  Rotary club members have contributed $850 million (US) and countless volunteer hours to immunize more than two billion children in 122 countries.  The Rotary Foundation is also the largest private provider of international scholarships, helping more than 1,000 students annually study abroad and serve as cultural ambassadors.