The Rotary Club of Nantucket’s major fundraiser for its scholarship program is the Annual Auction.

In cooperation with National Grid (formerly Nantucket Electric Company), Nantucket Human Services, and other home heating fuel suppliers, the Rotary Club of Nantucket accepts contributions and provides fuel assistance to elders and families in need.  Since 1996, the Rotary Club of Nantucket has provided over $53,000 in fuel assistance. Contributions from Rotarians or from the public are accepted and can be made using PayPal or a credit card in the above dropdown menu under "Contribute".

If you know of someone in the community who is unable to perform minor home repairs and yard work or would benefit from a prepared meal or just someone to read with them, please go to our contact section and let us know.

Since 1977 the Rotary Club of Nantucket has been the first and largest sponsor of Nantucket High School’s Junior Miss Program.  The club provides a $3,500 scholarship each year.

Each year several Rotarians volunteer their time providing “Service Above Self” by manning the phones at the annual March of Dimes Telethon.

Beginning January 2009, the Rotary Club of Nantucket has teamed up with Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. to assist with the Meals on Wheels Program.  Volunteer members of the Rotary Club will deliver meals on Fridays to members of the community enrolled in the program. If you are able to assist with this program, please contact Norm Berthelette at 508-228-0317. 

Since 1985 the Rotary Club of Nantucket has provided a pancake and sausage breakfast on Mother's Day as a way to honor Mothers and also to raise some funds. Since then we have served anywhere from 400 to 550 breakfasts each year. In 2008 the event was expanded to a buffet at the suggestion of Bill Puder, owner of the Faregrounds Restaurant.

Ms. Mantucket Beauty Pageant 2009

The Rotary Club of Nantucket presented the sixth annual "Ms. Mantucket" pageant on Monday, March 9, 2009, at the Faregrounds Restaurant, 27 Faregounds Road. Tickets were $50 per person. The event raised about $14,000 for scholarships and other contributions to the community.

The Rotary Club of Nantucket is proud to help stop hunger in our community.  On the first Wednesday of every month, Rotarians bring in non-perishable food items or food gift cards.  The collected items are donated to the Nantucket Emergency Food Pantry.

The Rotary Club of Nantucket has taken on the beautification and maintenance of the Milestone Road Rotary as part of Rotary’s motto "Service Above Self".

The Rotary Rotary has had a facelift with many new plants and shrubs and over 1,600 daffodils added.  From Spring through Fall early on Saturday mornings you will see Rotarians weeding and maintaining the Rotary for the community to enjoy.  Rotarians bring their children to help with the maintenance and to teach them about community service. Smile as you drive by!