Welcome to the Asheville Metro
Rotary Club's Website
We are a small but mighty group of volunteers dedicated to making a positive impact in the Asheville community through service, fellowship, and local initiatives.
Join us as we work together to create meaningful change and build a stronger, more vibrant community for everyone.
What We Do
Asheville Metro Rotary members roll up their sleeves to serve our neighbors and strengthen our community. We organize hands-on projects, partner with local nonprofits, and support youth and environmental programs. We’re committed to making our community a better place for all.
- Community Service Projects
- Fundraising Events
- Youth Programs and Scholarships
- Environmental Initiatives
- Support for Local Nonprofits
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
- Service Above Self
- Promoting Peace and Understanding
- Supporting Education and Literacy
- Fostering Economic Development
- Protecting the Environment
About Us
Our Club Was Founded in 2012
Deeply rooted in the heart of Asheville in Western North Carolina, our small but mighty Rotary Club proves that impact isn’t measured by headcounts, but by the strength of our connection to the community.
With a small number of dedicated members, we operate as a tight-knit "action squad" tailored to the unique spirit of the Asheville Metro area. Because we are a small group, every one of us plays a pivotal role in our mission; there are no "background" members here. Our size is our superpower - it allows us to be nimble, pivoting our resources in an instant to support a neighborhood food pantry or organize a cleanup in our community.
In a region defined by its vibrant arts scene and independent spirit, we serve as a bridge between professional networking and genuine altruism. We may be small in number, but we punch well above our weight by partnering with larger regional nonprofits and fellow Rotary chapters to amplify our reach.
Whether we are volunteering at a local school or organizing a fundraiser in the Asheville area, our work is a personal expression of "Service Above Self." For us, being a small club in a growing metro area isn't a limitation—it’s an opportunity to provide a high-touch, deeply personal brand of service that truly resonates with our neighbors.
Area of Focus
Rotary International directs its efforts toward seven primary areas of focus, including promoting peace, fighting disease, and supporting education to create sustainable, community-led change.
These initiatives also extend to providing clean water and sanitation, protecting the environment, and growing local economies through specialized global grants and grassroots service projects.
Meeting Details
Join Us For Fellowship & Service!
We welcome new members and guests to join us at our semi-weekly meetings.
Come meet our members, learn about our projects, and discover how you can get involved in making a difference in the Asheville community.
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us!
Location
The Village Pub
100 Fairview Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
Meeting Time
1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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?
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
- FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
- SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
- THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
- FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.