Rotary Club of Secaucus

It was our last hurrah for District 7490 but we went out with a bang as we celebrated to honor our club presidents one last time before our merger next year when we become NJ Rotary District 7590.

Secaucus Club President Diane Rich was one of 40 presidents honored for their service this past year, and she will be serving again as Club President next year. The District also honored Secaucus Club member Dr. Pierre Guibor and his wife Alicia with a special plaque for his long-time service to Rotary and being a Legacy Society Donor, one of the highest levels of contributions to The Rotary Foundation.

The Rotary Club of Secaucus is always going to have a good time - we are good people that believe in the Rotary motto,
“Service Above Self”💛💙

On May 4, 1987, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Rotary Clubs could not exclude women from membership based on gender.

This decision, stemming from the Rotary Club of Duarte's admission of women in 1986, overturned the previous all-male policy, paving the way for full inclusion and paving the way for female leadership.

Key facts about May 4 and Women in Rotary:
Supreme Court Ruling: The 7-0 ruling declared that California's anti-discrimination law applied to Rotary Clubs, allowing women to be admitted.

The Pioneer: Sylvia Whitlock of the Rotary Club of Duarte became the first female club president in July 1987.

Constitutional Change: Following the ruling, the Rotary Council on Legislation officially changed the, rules in 1989 to permit women into clubs worldwide.

Growth and Leadership: Since the 1987 ruling, women have become club presidents, district governors, and leaders within Rotary International, representing roughly 15% of members globally as of 2024.

Before this ruling, women were generally restricted to being "Rotary Annes," a term for the supportive wives of male Rotarians.

Service Above Self—always.