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WHAT WE OFFER
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The opportunity for fellowship at weekly meetings with fellow business and professional people. The formation of lifelong friendships  Great enjoyment from our  membership & we learn more about each others occupations.We use our skills and vocations to help our local communities both at   home and abroad. We have contact clubs in  Europe - Gent (Belgium), Lille Sud (France), Worms (Germany) and Zutphen (Holland)We have a varied social programme of events not only locally but nationally and internationally. Membership of a world wide club of business and professional men and women who welcome you as a visitor anytime.
INTERNATIONALLY: Recently we have supported the Mercy Ships new vessel Africa Mercy  to help fund the new Ophthalmic Theatre. We have also supplied Shelter boxes and Aquaboxes
LOCALLY  we visit local houses with Santa and give out dinners to lonely people on Christmas Day. We also run the SWIMATHON  as our main fundraising event. Donations have been made to Cancer Research UK, Oasis the Women’s refuge, the Polio Eradication programme and to our Youth Opportunities Fund - see below
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES The first Grants were made in February 2002 awards  to young people (aged 12 to 24) to assist them in a variety of projects which will enhance their sporting,artistic and general educational opportunities.  200 young people have benefited including Rotary Youth Leadership Awards; drama lessons; music equipment; Expedition to Kenya; Hairdressing equipment; Holidays for asthmatics;  St Andrews Junior Church Youth & Sure start.
If any business or individual would like to get involved with the 2010 Awards , please contact Rotary Club of Margate  50 Eastern Esplanade, Broadstairs CT10 1DU. For application from click here