The Hanover Rotary Club brings together concerned citizens in fellowship to provide humanitarian services in the community, encourage high ethical standards, and help build goodwill in the world. The Hanover Rotary Club meets to socialize once a week under the motto "Service Above Self." A major portion of Club time is spent arranging and implementing service projects intended to benefit residents of the Upper Valley and the wider world. To learn about these activities, click into the Our Charities section.
What is the Hanover Rotary?
Local community members joining together as team to shape the future of the Upper Valley and the world through leadership in community service, philanthropy, youth mentorship, and support of international service.
What kinds of activities are Hanover Rotarians involved in?
- Staff service projects such as the Prouty, enhance the Town July 4th celebration on the Green, ring bells during the Holiday Season to support Listen’s fuel assistance program, collaborate with other service organizations as they need assistance, and assist with other projects as they arise.
- Organize social gatherings of members and families.
- Provide substantial grant money to local charities through funds raised by the Club.
- Provide scholarships to Hanover high school graduates for college.
- Support outreach to local youth and Rotary International’s highly regarded student exchanges.
- Support Rotary International projects such as providing freshwater wells. aiding disaster relief, serving mothers and children, protecting the environment, growing local economies, supporting education, and promoting peace.
- Meet twice a month at 53 Commons on the Dartmouth campus for fellowship and a meal, including interesting local speakers on various topics of interest.
What are the expectations of Members in the Hanover Rotary?
Hanover Rotary strives to encourage active, engaged members. We recognize that Members can contribute toward the Club's activities in a variety of ways and understand that the demands of their occupations and families require flexibility. Thus, the goal is for members to participate as best as they can in service projects and in attending meetings.
How do I join the Hanover Rotary Club?
Contact the Membership Chair of Hanover Rotary, Carter Auch, at 603-443-0257, or carter.auch@verani.com, or contact any Hanover Rotarian that you know. See Membership Application & Procedures for details. (Link is on this website under Club Files.)