President’s Letter : Lori Hudson Flanery, President 2024-2025
Fellow Rotarians,
When I’m asked why I decided to become a Rotarian, especially at the age of 52, I look back to when I was asked to join. I didn’t have any experience with Rotary and, until 2017, it made no sense for me to join our club as my career was based in Frankfort for state government.
I was invited to a couple of the Thursday lunch meetings, not knowing what to expect. What I found was a vibrant, friendly group of people who care about our community and who are deeply invested in its success. Rotarians are interested in connecting with and learning from each other. Rotarians are leaders, whether in business, academic, nonprofit or civic activities. The basic tie between all of us is our commitment to “Service Above Self.” It’s a simple phrase, but it is the heart of all we do as Rotarians, including volunteering, donating funds and goods and taking the time to regularly meet and nurture the fellowship we so enjoy.
So, the answer to the question as to why I chose to be a Rotarian is YOU!
Thank you for inviting me to be a member of this club. I’m proud to be a Rotarian and to serve as your 113th club president for the 2024-2025 year. The Year of Magic. I’m sure it will fly by and am equally certain we’ll look back and marvel at all we’ve accomplished in serving our community and each other.
Thanks for all you do, Rotarians!
All my best,
Lori Hudson Flanery
CEO, New Directions Housing Corporation
ABOUT OUR CLUB
With over 350 members, the Rotary Club of Louisville is the 14th largest of Rotary International’s 46,000+ clubs around the world. Our Club has been serving others in this community and worldwide since 1912.
We welcome guests and visiting Rotarians from all over the world at our weekly Thursday luncheon meetings. Our programs involve prominent leaders in every field, and our membership represents the business and civic leaders of our community and our state.
We are connected with each other, our community and with other Rotarians worldwide.
ORGANIZATION
THE ROTARY CLUB OF LOUISVILLE, INC.
and
THE ROTARY FUND OF LOUISVILLE, INC.
The Rotary Club of Louisville is governed by a Board of Directors and its committees are organized into five functional areas –
- Membership Experience
- Service
- Communication
- Philanthropy
- Management
Our service projects are funded through the Rotary Fund of Louisville, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which receives contributions from Rotarians and other benefactors in the community.
Rotary Club of Louisville, Inc. Form 990
Rotary Fund of Louisville, Inc. Form 990
OUR VISION:
To be Louisville’s premier fellowship of business, professional and civic leaders dedicated to selfless humanitarian and civic service, improving lives in our ever-changing community and the world.
OUR MISSION:
To provide a fellowship of inspired business, professional and civic leaders with exceptional opportunities for humanitarian and civic service, while promoting integrity, understanding and goodwill on a local, national and worldwide basis. We achieve our mission by:
- Developing a strong, growing and active membership that reflects the diversity of vocations and people in our community.
- Strengthening finances to support the club and to carry out the civic, vocational and international service projects that meet the needs of the community and the world.
- Building a dedicated, well-trained and energized leadership team to guide the club and to support the District and Rotary International.
CORE VALUES & GUIDING PRINCIPLES
These core values are reflected in the Object of Rotary and The Four Way Test which we use in our daily lives.
SERVICE
We believe that our service activities and programs improve lives and communities and bring about greater understanding and peace. Through the plans and actions of our Club, we create a culture of service that not only benefits the recipients but also provides unparalleled satisfaction for those who serve.
FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship leads to tolerance and transcends racial, national and other limiting boundaries. This broadens our lives and perspectives and strengthens our ability to serve.
DIVERSITY
We believe Rotary unifies all people behind the ideal of service. We encourage diversity of vocations within our membership and in our activities and service work. Our membership reflects our business and professional community and is a key to our Club’s success.
INTEGRITY
We are committed to and expect accountability from our leaders and fellow members, both in the results of our efforts and in the processes we use to accomplish our goals. We adhere to high ethical and professional standards in our work and personal relationships. We are fair and respectful in our interactions, and we conscientiously steward the resources entrusted to us.
LEADERSHIP
We are a fellowship of leaders and believe in offering our members lifelong opportunities to develop their leadership capabilities in service to others. As Rotarians, we are leaders in implementing our core values.