A Southeast Raleigh where we all can have a seat at the table.
We’re a small, hands-on Rotary club rooted in Southeast Raleigh, putting a century-old tradition of local service to work on our own streets.
“This is what we want for our community — but it needs to be for us, by us.”
We’re guided by a mission of service leadership role-modeling, grounded in a genuine interest in helping members of our community build and live better lives.
Neighbors, professionals and friends of the club.
Everything we do is measured against Rotary’s Four-Way Test:
01. Truth
Is it the truth?
02. Fairness
Is it fair to all concerned?
03. Goodwill
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
04. Benefit
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Three things we care about, right here at home.
We’re a small club, so we focus. This is where our hands go first.
Homelessness
We support efforts that bring stability, shelter and dignity to neighbors who are unhoused.
Youth development
We invest in programs that give young people leadership skills and the chance to grow into confident, capable adults.
Community & economic development
We back the local businesses and organizations that keep Southeast Raleigh moving, and help them reach more resources.
Bridging the digital divide, one connection at a time.
With the Kramden Institute and Southeast Raleigh Promise, we want to put refurbished computers, digital skills training and one-on-one help into the community that needs them — at the Beacon Site on Rock Quarry Road.
Started small, in a hard year, on purpose.
The Southeast Raleigh Rotary Club was founded in March 2020, just as the pandemic disrupted life and community connection. We adapted quickly — shifting to virtual meetings and staying committed to serving Southeast Raleigh.
We’re young, and we’re small. We think that’s exactly the right size to start — and we’re grateful to walk alongside the Rotary Club of Raleigh, whose century of service is the model we’re working toward.
The neighbors steering this club.
Our board sets the club’s goals, looks after its finances, oversees membership growth and plans the service projects that put Rotary to work here.
Winton B. Wedderburn, MPH
President
Vann B. Sapp
Treasurer
Chalisa Williams
Secretary
Sandy Clifton
Membership Chair
Start small. Go as far as you like.
From curious neighbor to club member, it’s a short walk — and every step is optional.
Visit as a guest
Sit in on a meeting, meet the board and see how we work. No commitment.
Volunteer for an event
Try Trunk-or-Treat, bell ringing or a blood drive and see what service feels like with this crew.
Join as a member
Become part of the club that decides what Southeast Raleigh Rotary does next.