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About Pekin Rotary
Service Above Self Since 1920
For more than 100 years, Pekin Rotary has brought people together to serve our community, build relationships and create lasting change.
OUR STORY
A Century of Service to Pekin
The Pekin Rotary Club was founded in 1920 by a group of local business and professional leaders who believed in the power of community and the importance of service.
Since that day, our club has remained committed to the Rotary motto “Service Above Self.” Through every decade, we’ve worked to meet the needs of Pekin and beyond – today and for generations to come.
What is Rotary?
Rotary is where neighbors, friends and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change by providing service to others, promoting integrity, and advancing world understanding, goodwill and peace.
Solving real problems takes real effort, commitment, and vision. Rotarians work to protect communities from preventable diseases, keep women and children healthy, improve education and economic outcomes, create safe water and sanitation infrastructure, and make our community and the world a more peaceful place.
The heart of Rotary is our members, dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship.
OUR MISSION
What Drives Us
We are people of action who create lasting change – across Pekin and around the world – by providing service to others, promoting integrity, and advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Fellowship
Building meaningful relationships and network of leaders.
Integrity
Upholding high ethical standards in all we say and do.
Diversity
Welcoming people from all backgrounds and professions.
Service
Using our talents and resources to improve our community.
THE FOUR-WAY TEST
Of the things we think, say or do:
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
2026-2027 LEADERSHIP
Our Club Leadership
Our club is led by dedicated Rotarians who volunteer their time and talents to guide our mission and serve our community.
Anna Green
President
Gary Gillis
Interim Secretary
Paul Scherer
Treasurer
Dean Cooper
Past President
