The Rotary Christmas Party for Special Needs Children is a wonderful event that brings joy into the participating children’s lives. For many years the party has been held at the Tilton Farm, which is a fantasyland in itself. With live buffalo, alligators, and an antique toy circus collection, it is a very interesting environment for the children to enjoy. Crafts are added, clowns, magicians, storytellers and of course, the special guest, Santa Claus, to keep the kids entertained from the moment they walk in the door. Lunch is served, and later snacks and drinks are a part of the event. Rotarians are assigned to host each child and show the Christmas spirit with the child’s gift request presented by Santa Claus.

The term "Four Avenues of Service" is frequently used in Rotary to refer to the four elements of the Object of Rotary: Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service and International Service.

The concept of the "Four Avenues of Service" has been accepted by all Rotarians as a means to describe the primary areas of Rotary activity.

CLUB SERVICE...

involves all of the activities necessary for Rotarians to perform their club function successfully.

VOCATIONAL SERVICE...

is a description of the opportunity each Rotarian has to represent the dignity and utility of one's vocation to other members of the club.

COMMUNITY SERVICE...

pertains to those activities that Rotarians undertake to improve the quality of life in their community. It frequently involves assistance to youth, the aged, handicapped and others who look to Rotary as a source of hope for a better life.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE...

describes the many programs and activities that Rotarians undertake to advance international understanding, goodwill and peace. International Service projects are designed to meet humanitarian needs of people in many lands.

When Rotarians understand and travel down the "Four Avenues of Service," the Object of Rotary takes on even greater meaning.