About Us

The Rotary Club of Omaha was founded on August 4, 1911 and affiliated with the National Association of Rotary Clubs in March of 1912. As Rotary Club #37, the club has the distinction of being one of the first hundred Rotary clubs founded.

Of the 13 clubs and 2,500 Rotary members in the Omaha metropolitan area, the Rotary Club of Omaha is the largest, with 250 members. The membership of the club represents a significant cross-section of community leadership and a strong commitment to the growth and welfare of our city.

That commitment is carried out by our members through a range of committees, each focusing on specific avenues of service. While our members and immediate community are an important part of the club's focus, our sense of community extends to the world at large through our international service committees.

Our History

During the start up years, club activities were primarily of a social nature, but in 1916 club President E.C. Henry embarked on a path of community service beginning with the development of the Boy Scouts movement in Omaha. A short list of some of the club's accomplishments are listed under the Club Milestones heading.

As the club has grown over the years, so has the diversity of its service efforts. Our members participate in activities guided by a number of service committees. These committees support activities ranging from Christmas tree recycling to college scholarships, and our Rotary Honor Roll students.

Although supporting our members and community is an important part of the club's mission, our charter also considers the world at large to be part of our community. Operation Hippocrates, founded in the 1970's to provide medical support to children in the country of Belize, is an example of our Club extending its involvement to the world at large.