PEOPLE OF ACTION

Rotary is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change.

PEOPLE OF ACTION

Rotary is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change. 

Give where the need is greatest. 
When you give to The Rotary Club of Fenton, you fuel our service projects.

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38 Years of 
Community Service

Community Service has and will always
be a prominent passion of the Fenton
Rotary Club.
View All Projects
  • Scholarships for Senior's Attending College

    Each year we grant $1,000 to a student who best demonstrates the Rotary creed “Service Above Self at Fenton, Lake Fenton, and Linden.

  • Community Ramp Builds

    The Fenton Rotary Club identifies local residents who are confined to their homes and are in need of an accessible route. Club members field verify the conditions, design a ramp plan that satisfies the residents’ needs and meets code, work with local lumber yards to secure materials, and hit the jobsite with tools to construct a fully accessible ramp for those in need.

  • Annual Senior Picnic on Lake Fenton

    Each summer Fenton Rotarian’s host a picnic for local senior communities at the Lake Fenton Sailing Club. This event provides lunch, singing entertainment, and pontoon rides on beautiful Lake Fenton. 

  • Bush Park Development and Improvement

    In 1998 the Fenton Rotary Club adopted Bush Park, and to this day it continues to provide improvements and host events for local youth. Kayak boat launches, concrete bridge railing improvements, Tot-Lot maintenance and upkeep, split-rail fence replacement, and the installation of a new steel bridge to the Bush Park Island highlight a few of our more recent improvement projects. Each winter we also sponsor our “Christmas in the Park” event, where members sponsor Christmas trees for decoration by local school children, and provide lunch while they wait to see Santa.

  • Veterans Day Breakfast

    The Fenton Rotary Club’s Veterans Day Breakfast annually recognizes our local veterans. We are proud to honor our servicemen and women

    of the United States military. We are blessed for the sacrifices these honorable individuals have made

    and continue to make to protect our country, its people and our freedom.

  • Angel Tree

     Every Christmas, the Rotary Club works with local schools and support organizations to help provide Christmas to area youth in need. Rotary members take part in the identification, organization, purchasing, wrapping, and the delivering of gifts to local families in time for Christmas morning.

  • Leaders for Tomorrow Program

    Each year we sponsor a group of students, typically sophomores or juniors from Fenton, Lake Fenton and Linden to attend a leadership program held in Canada.

  • Literacy Awareness

    Our Fenton club has combined financial resources with other Rotary Clubs in Genesee County and the Flint Public Library to provide books for children in need in Flint. Over 9,000 books have been distributed through the Salvation Army and Hurley Pediatric Clinic.

In Recent News 
February 6, 2020
The Fenton Rotary Club’s Veterans Day Breakfast annually recognizes our local veterans. We are proud to honor our servicemen and women of the United States military. We are blessed for the sacrifices these honorable individuals have made and continue to make to protect our country, its people and our freedom. Our country has faced many challenges to uphold the values and principles of the constitution, and our country has rallied bravely whenever those rights have been threatened. Today we remember those who put their lives on the line for the future of others. The Fenton Rotary club works throughout the year to improve and give back to our community, and our annual Veterans Day Breakfast is very special to our club. Too often this day of remembrance comes and goes without enough appreciation and recognition to our Veterans. This is our way to say “Thank You” for all you have done to make our country and community free. Our breakfast is held at The Fenton Community Center in November each year. If you are a veteran and would like to attend please email us at scottward28@gmail.com. You are our Heroes. Sincerely, Scott Ward Veterans Breakfast Chairman
Rubber Duck Race
December 6, 2019
Fenton Rotary gives back more than $1 million to community The Fenton Rotary is an organization that continues to give back to the community for more than 34 years. When the Fenton Rotary Club learned about the State Road Elementary School initiative to hire a new school employee with long hair, wet nose and four legs we knew this was something we wanted to be involved with. Principal Barry Tiemann brought this idea to the schools a few years ago after modeling a similar program in Brighton, which had a therapy dog for the kids. It has been shown that dogs bring a warm, calming environment to people, and to the classrooms where students feel more relaxed and comfortable. Students who have anxiety feel more confident reading out loud to a therapy dog, and that they reduce stress in students helping to improve their attention spans and academic performance. Partnering with several local leaders including Dr. Nicole Wax, The State Bank and Rotary, Fenton schools were able to raise $8,000 for the purchase and training of Fenton’s most friendly four-legged school employee. We are so fortunate as a local group to take part in projects with this type of long-term community value that we hope to continue this program for many years to come. Along with collaboration with local leaders and businesses, the Fenton Rotary is also able to provide annual scholarships to Fenton, Lake Fenton, and Linden schools. With the help from The Home Depot Foundation, from which we received another Charitable Giving Grant, we can continue building ramps for local veterans and residents in need. Through the Fenton Rotary’s Rubber Duck Regatta Race, which will be held on July 4th at the Fenton Freedom Festival following the parade, we annually raise more than $20,000 that is given back to the community through our various service projects. Over the last 30 years the Fenton Rotary has given back more than $1 million to the community through the generous support of our community. We promote service above self and are an organization that is built for networking and growing business and community value. Over the years some of the members Fenton Rotary Club have participated in international projects to Guatemala and Mexico to help with clean water projects, globally with the eradication of polio efforts and hosted local exchange students from across the world. We welcome business leaders and up and coming employees from organizations to join us for breakfast on Tuesday mornings at 7:15 a.m. at Spring Meadows Country Club in Linden to learn more about what we do, to get involved and to give back in the community. We recognize that life is busy, and families, kids, and work can all get in the way of giving back but there is nothing that feels greater than helping someone in need. Our attendance policy is flexible around the needs of your family and work schedule as we are committed to growing our organization and develop future leaders. One of our former members and community members, Nick Popa, says it best when asked about Rotary, “I wish I would have gotten involved a lot earlier in my life.” There is never a better time than now to give back. Noah Morgan 2018-2019 President
December 6, 2019
It has been a true honor and privilege serving as the president of the Rotary Club of Fenton. I joined the Rotary prior to moving to Fenton in 2011 and over the last 8 years I have met some amazing families and developed personal relationships with leaders here in our community. We have also done a lot in just 8 years, the club has raised and given back over $250,000 to support local and global projects to do good in the world. The Fenton Rotary makes annual scholarships to local high school students, supports our local little league programs, we have built over 13 handicap ramps for those in need, we host seniors and disadvantaged children on Lake Fenton each year, we raise money for clean water projects in Guatemala and other international projects for mission work worldwide to fight and eradicate polio. We have built a community bridge for families to enjoy in Bush Park, each year provide 140 families with Angel Tree, and support Christmas in the park to engage families and local students in the community. All of this happens year after year because of tremendous support from the business community, people like you, and our current membership. We are looking forward to seeing you at the Freedom Festival July 4th for our Annual Rubber Duck Regatta Race and hope you can join us at Fenton Farms for our Big Cup Golf Outing October 4th. We know we can do more with your support and hope that you will consider this invitation to be a member of the Fenton Rotary. You are welcome to attend any of our Tuesday breakfast meetings at 7:15 AM at Spring Meadows to network and learn more about our club. Thank you on behalf of the Fenton Rotary for your support and leadership in the community. Sincerely, Noah Morgan Outgoing President The Fenton Rotary Club 2018-2019

1.2 Million

Members and 35,000+ Clubs

16 Million 

Volunteer Hours Each Year

2.5 Billion

Children Immunized Against Polio
What makes us different?
Our distinct point of view and approach gives us unique advantages:
  • We see differently: Our multidisciplinary perspective helps us see challenges in unique ways.
  • We think differently: We apply leadership and expertise to social issues—and find unique solutions.
  • We act responsibly: Our passion and perseverance create lasting change.
  • We make a difference at home and around the world: Our members can be found in your community and across the globe.
How do we work?
Our impact starts with our members — people who work tirelessly with their clubs to solve some of our communities’ toughest challenges. Their efforts are supported by Rotary International, our member association, and The Rotary Foundation, which turns generous donations into grants that fund the work of our members and partners around the world. Rotary is led by our members—responsible leaders who help to carry forward our organization’s mission and values in their elected roles.
How did we get here?
We’ve been making history and bringing our world closer together for over 100 years. Since forming in 1905, we’ve taken on some of the world’s toughest challenges
and helped a wide range of international and service organizations — from the UN to Easter Seals —get started.

1.2 Million

Members and 35,000+ Clubs

16 Million 

Volunteer Hours Each Year

2.5 Billion

Children Immunized Against Polio
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