Service above self,
right here in Wake Forest
Neighbors who meet every week and turn that hour into festivals, scholarships, small-business programs, and millions in relieved medical debt.
Upcoming meetings & events
The Rotary Club of Wake Forest is excited to welcome our visiting delegation from the Republic of Moldova, and we're kicking off their visit with an evening of food, fellowship, and international friendship! We're inviting all Wake Forest Rotarians to bring their favorite cultural dish, appetizer, or dessert to share with our Moldovan guests. Whether it's a treasured family recipe, a dish representing your heritage, or simply something you love to make, this is your opportunity to share a little of your own culture through food. Our seven visiting guests are participating in the Open World program, focused on Agritourism and Innovation Ecosystems. During their week in North Carolina, they'll explore agriculture, entrepreneurship, economic development, and community leadership. This special evening will be their first opportunity to get to know our Rotary family, experience our community's hospitality, and begin building friendships that reach across the Atlantic. Bring a dish, bring your Rotary spirit, and help us give our Moldovan friends a warm Wake Forest welcome! This event is for Rotary Club of Wake Forest members and the visiting Moldova delegation.
Join us for one of the most exciting evenings of the LaunchWakeForest program as our Fall 2026 entrepreneurs take center stage for Pitch Night! After weeks of learning, planning, and refining their business ideas, our LaunchWakeForest participants are ready to share their entrepreneurial visions. This special evening gives our future business leaders an opportunity to present their ideas, showcase their progress, and connect with experienced business owners and community leaders. We're also excited to welcome our visiting Moldova delegation! As part of their professional exchange focused on Agritourism and Innovation Ecosystems, our international guests will join us to experience entrepreneurship in action and connect with Wake Forest's growing business community. All Rotary Club of Wake Forest members are encouraged to attend! Your presence, encouragement, and business experience can make a meaningful difference to these entrepreneurs as they take the next steps toward building successful businesses. Dinner will be served during the event, and there will be opportunities to network with participants, fellow Rotarians, and our Moldovan guests. Come support our local entrepreneurs, celebrate their hard work, and help us Create Lasting Impact through entrepreneurship!
Cars & Carnivores turns five
Our signature street festival is back: 100+ show cars, an SCA-sanctioned steak cook-off, and a cornhole tournament, all for a good cause.
Remembering Bob McCamy
Bob joined this club on February 1, 1966 and gave it 60 years: twice its president, its treasurer for a decade, and a mentor to generations of Rotarians who learned Service Above Self by watching him do it quietly.
In 2026 a unanimous selection committee awarded him the Vivian A. Jones Peace Prize, one of Wake Forest's highest civic honors. He passed away on July 31, 2026.
What people say about this club
“Joining the Wake Forest Rotary Club was one of the most formative decisions of my adulthood! I joined when I was 24, having moved to a new town and looking for a community. The people I met have become family.”
“The club’s community service work is exceptional. Members are constantly involved in hands-on projects that directly support families, seniors, youth, and local nonprofits.”
“I volunteered to help with the annual Cars and Carnivores charity event that raises money to pay off local residents cancer treatment debt. It was so much fun and the people were so friendly and welcoming, that I decided to join the club.”
5.0 from 19 Google reviews. Read them all on Google ↗
Good people. Good work. Good fun.
Membership is the easiest way to make a real difference in Wake Forest, and the most fun. Come to a meeting as our guest, no strings attached.
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