Try Rotary
Visit a Club. Meet Great People. Win Big.
Curious about Rotary but not sure where to start?
What Is Rotary?
Rotary is a global organization made up of local people who care about their communities.
Rotary clubs bring together people who:
- Want to give back
- Enjoy meaningful connections
- Believe in service above self
Each club is a little different, but all share a commitment to making a positive impact — locally and around the world.
Why Try Rotary Now?
Because sometimes the best way to understand something is to experience it.
When you visit a Rotary club during the Try Rotary campaign, you can:
- Attend a meeting or event
- Meet people from your community
- Learn how Rotary supports local and global causes
- Enter to win exciting prizes
You don’t need to prepare anything or know anyone in advance. Just show up.
How to Enter the Try Rotary Contest
Visit a Meeting
Attend an Event
Submit Entry
Ready to Enter?
Bonus Entry!
If you spot the Rotary District 5110 mascot, Yoda, at a Rotary club meeting or event, take your photo with him and tag it #tryrotary on Facebook or Instagram.
Hint, you can find the real dog at the Greater Albany Rotary Club!
You can also grab a picture of yourself with Yoda’s plushy facsimile at any Rotary club meeting or event, and tag it with #tryrotary on Facebook or Instagram for an entry!
Prizes
Grand Prize
- 2 Amazing Show TicketsChoice between two ticket vouchers for an Oregon Shakespeare Festival show in Ashland, or for the Sunriver Music Festival (August 2026)
- Hotel voucher
- Gift Card to a local restaurant
Additional prizes and giveaways:
Gift cards to Oregon restaurants, experiences, Rotary businesses.
Rotary swag, including a variety of Rotary branded apparel and gifts.
Find a Club Near You
Rotary District 5110 includes clubs across Oregon and Northern California.
Use the club finder below to find a meeting near you — morning, lunch, evening, and virtual options are available.