"Service Above Self". For more than a century, The Rotary Club of Fayetteville has carried out the Rotary International motto of "Service Above Self" to help make our community and world a better place. The Annual Battle for the Paddle Charity Classic is a fundraiser to support the Rotary Club of Fayetteville's community service and support. Examples include Rotary Youth Exchange, student scholarships, the Rotary Playground at Mt. Kessler Park, helping prevent and eradicate Polio worldwide, Medical Supplies Network, Inc., partnering with the City of Fayetteville to host the annual Trick-or-Treat on the Trail at the Ramble, the Arbor at the Botanical Gardens, supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities, local food pantries, including the Rotary Club of Fayetteville Little Food Pantry, and donations to scores of area charitable organizations, and more. The annual "Battle for the Paddle" Pickleball is a fun, high quality tournament for all ages as well as a way to further "Service Above Self". April 18-19.