The Rotary Club of Marathon has been part of the Middle Keys community since 1961, quietly working behind the scenes to lend a helping hand. The club supports local students, businesses and those in need while building lasting friendships. With 72 adult members and an active affiliated Interact Club at Marathon High School, the Rotary Club has always believed in the motto “Service Above Self.”
Now, the club is opening its arms wider with the announcement of a Companion Club, a “sister club” of sorts designed for neighbors who want to get involved, give back to the community and meet new people, but who might not be able to make the traditional weekly club meetings on Wednesdays at noon.
The Companion Club will gather once or twice per month in the evenings, making it easier for busy community members to join in. The club will meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House. All are welcome, and attendees are encouraged to bring friends who may be interested in the club’s activities.
The new club is especially reaching out to young professionals from all industries: teachers, nurses, servers and bartenders, animal trainers, hospitality workers, trades workers, small business owners and more. Anyone looking for a way to give back while also building new friendships and networks in the community is strongly encouraged to attend.
Companion Club members enjoy all the benefits of being a Rotarian, like connecting with clubs around the world, but with more flexibility, affordable dues and no pressure to attend every meeting. The focus is simple: creating friendships, pitching in on community service projects and supporting the Rotary’s efforts to raise funds for local causes.
In a time when many service clubs are shrinking, Marathon’s Rotary is growing, a sign of just how much the residents of Marathon care for each other. Whether it’s giving scholarships to local students (33 this year alone) or lending a hand at community events, the Rotary Club of Marathon continues to be a place where service and fellowship come together.
If you’ve ever thought about getting more involved in the community, the Companion Club might be the perfect place to start.
For more information:
- Facebook: facebook.com/rotaryclubofmarathon
- Instagram: instagram.com/rotaryclubofmarathon
- Website: www.marathonrotary.org
- Email: info@marathonrotary.org
- Phone: 305-669-0325
