The club was chartered in December 1, 2004 with ten original members, all of whom came from the Rotary Club of Manila West. All ten charter members, who either work or reside in Makati and who got introduced to the world of Rotary by a Rotarian who happens to belong to a Manila club, decided for convenience and better Rotary service to transfer to Makati.
The name of the club was taken from its geographic location, a building on top of what used to be a hill in Makati, the business hub of the Philippines, overlooking Ayala Avenue, now touted as the Philippines’ Wall Street with its skyline punctuated by towering edifices that enjoy the best and latest in modern architecture.
With diligence and strong conviction for the objectives of the Rotary, the club continues to grow in membership and service through the camaraderie and teamwork of its 32 passionate members.
In Rotary Year 2005—2006, the Rotary Club of Makati Uptown (then only 1 1/2 years old) won the SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD launched by the Rotary International.
The club was nominated by Rotary District 3830 for its Hearing Awareness Program aimed to help the hearing-impaired public school children who reside along the railroad tracks and under the Skyway. At that time, the SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is a new recognition given by the Rotary International to a club that has caused significant change in the community through its club projects and programs. The Rotary Club of Makati Uptown was one of the first winners of this prestigious award
