What is Rotary?
Highlighting "What Is Rotary"
Rotary is a global service organization made up of business, professional, and community leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to tackle challenges both locally and around the world.
United under the motto "Service Above Self," its 1.4 million members — known as Rotarians — are connected through a worldwide network of local Rotary clubs.
When Rotary was Born
Rotary Club was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 23rd, 1905 under the direction of lawyer Paul P. Harris. His goal was to create a professional club fostering fellowship and mutual helpfulness.
A Fun Fact:
The name "Rotary" came from the practice of rotating meetings among members' offices.
The main objective of a Rotary club is service -- In the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.
Rotary International (RI) has developed a broad range of programs designed to help clubs carry out this vital mission.
Some programs have been underway for many years, while others have been developed more recently to meet emerging needs.
Addressing Today’s Critical Issues
Rotary's community development programs address many of today's most critical issues:
- Addressing Hunger
- Protecting The Environment
- Advocating For Literacy
- Fighting Disease
- Promoting Peace
Rotary International also offers programs that focus on today's youth.
Youth programs include service clubs for high school students and young adults, as well as leadership training workshops and student exchanges.
Enabling Information Sharing
The international component of RI programs enables clubs and districts to assist Rotary efforts abroad.
Clubs and districts can also share information and arrange exchanges with Rotarians in other countries.
Vocational concerns figure in many club and district projects designed to promote high ethical standards.
These standards apply to the workplace and help young people grow as well.
Creating positive change in our world!
Be The Good. Discover what we are doing as well as goals we are achieving when joining us in Rotary!
Consider becoming a Rotarian and a member of our Rotary Club today!
Together, we can make our world a better place!
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Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram E. Shorey, Paul P. Harris
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