Rotary Fellowships at a Glance

 
Historical Background
Rotary Fellowships began informally in 1928 when Rotarians with a shared interest in the language Esperanto
joined together. In 1947, a group of Rotarian boating enthusiasts began flying the Rotary flag from their crafts,
calling themselves the International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians; this fellowship now boasts the longest
continuous existence. The scope of Rotary Fellowships has changed much over the years, but today their
purpose is still to unite Rotarians in friendship and provide venues for enjoying their favorite recreational or
professional activities.
 

Rotary Fellowships are groups of Rotary members who

  •   Share a common interest in recreational activities, sports,

    hobbies, or professions

  •   Further their vocational development with others in the

    same profession or field

  •   Enhance their Rotary experience by exploring new

    opportunities and making connections around the world

    HOW ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS OPERATE

  •   Each fellowship functions independently of Rotary International, establishing its own rules, dues requirements, and administrative structure.

  •   Membership is open to Rotarians, spouses of Rotarians, and Rotaractors.

  •   Fellowships must have an international scope, with active members in at least three countries.

    BENEFITS OF ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS

    Fellowships:

  •   Enable Rotarians to make lasting friendships outside their

    own club, district, or country

  •   Contribute to the advancement of Rotary’s public image

    and identity

  •   Serve as an incentive for joining Rotary and for continuing

    as a member

Examples of Fellowships today:

ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS

Interested in a particular subject? Visit the group’s website to learn more.

Interested in a particular subject? Visit the group’s website to learn more.
Amateur Radio             www.ifroar.org
Italian Culture               www.icwrf.org
Antique Automobiles    www.achafr.eu
Jazz                              www.rotaryjazz.com
Authors and Writers     www.authorsandwritersrif.org   
Latin Culture                www.rotarioslatinos.org
Beer                             rotarymartin@comcast.net
Lawyers                        www.rotarianlawyersfellowship.org
Bird Watching               www.ifbr.org   
Magicians                     www.rotarianmagician.org
Bowling                        fratev@noviz.com
Magna Graecia            www.fellowshipmagnagraecia.org
Canoeing                     www.rotarybrew.org   
Marathon Running       www.rotarianrun.org
Caravanning                www.rotarianscaravanning.org.uk
Chess                          www3.sympatico.ca/brian.clark
Motorcycling                www.ifmr.org
Old and Rare Books    www.rotaryoldbooks.org
Carneval Parades and Festivals www.ifcpf.org
Music                               www.ifrm.org
Computer Users              jkalassery@gmail.com   
Past District Governors    www.pdgsfellowship.org
Cooking                            www.rotariangourmet.com
Photographers                  www.ifrp.info
Convention Goers             www.conventiongoers.org   
Police and Law Enforcement    www.polepfr.org
Cricket                              www.rotarycricket.org
Scouting                           www.ifsr-net.org
Wine                                 www.ifmr.org
 
AND there are more!  If you don't find your passion listed, you may always begin a new fellowship, too.  A small amount is paid to the group and probably another Rotary pin to signify your interest in the particular fellowship.