Charter Organization

Troop 116 is sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Jose.

Organized in 1914, the Rotary Club of San Jose is the community's most active and well known service organization. During the past 100 years, Members of the Rotary Club of San Jose have volunteered more than 3,000,000 hours for community and international service. From installing the first city street lights in 1915 to donating $1,000,000 towards a meeting facility for community groups in 2003, San Jose Rotary has been at the forefront of efforts to build the infrastructure and social fabric of our community. In addition to being a major contributor to many important community projects, San Jose Rotary has also given more than $3,000,000 in direct grants to over 150 other community organizations. Rotary continues to grow the Endowment that supports these community programs.

As part of a global organization with over 1,200,000 members in more than 200 countries, San Jose Rotary has several committees dedicated to international service. We have provided more than 40 "Gift of Life" heart operations to young adults from developing countries, sent ambulances, mammogram machines and wheelchairs to international recipients, and contributed over $300,000 to Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio.

Most importantly, more than 3,000 business and community leaders have shared the fun and fellowship of being Members of the Rotary Club of San Jose while upholding the ideals of humanitarian service, high ethical standards, and the promotion of goodwill.