Rotary Club of Mantua

The Rotary Club is a global network of 1.4 million invididuals in 46,000+ clubs working together to take action to create lasting change in local communities and around the globe. The Rotary Club of Mantua was organized in 1946 with 26 businessmem forming the intial membership. Since that time, the local chapter has continued to make an impact in the local community and beyond. 

From early service projects like the first Buchert Park pavilion to installing bike racks and wayfinding signs, Rotary has been active in partnering with other local organizations like DMRC, Crestwood Schools, and the Mantua-Shalersville Chamber of Commerce.

Rotary also supports local students with school supplies, the Middle School Sunshine Fund, building bookshelves and donating books, and hosting Exchange students.

Internationally, the Mantua Rotary has supported projects in South Africa, Ghana, Bolivia and Southern India.

Notable Rotary fundraisers include the Ox Roast, a horse show, the pierogi booth at the Mantua Potato Festival, Poker Paddles on the Cuyahoga River, and a Christmas Tour of Homes.