About Rotary

The original Rotary Club was organized in Chicago, IL by Paul P. Harris, a lawyer. It first men on February 23, 1905.

The name "Rotary" was chosen because the Club met in rotation at each member's place of business.

Rotarians are persons who look beyond themselves to their community, their nation and the world. They seek the truth; let fairness govern their relationships; endeavor to build goodwill and better friendships; strive to benefit all in every interpersonal relationship. In short, Rotarians put "service above self", which is our motto.

• the development of acquaintances as an opportunity for service
• high ethical standards in business and professions
• the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations
• the dignifying by each Rotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society
• the application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life
• the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional men and women united in the ideal of "Service"

The "Four Way Test" of the things we think, say or do:

• Is it the TRUTH?
• Is it FAIR to all concerned?
• Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
• Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Rotary is built upon fellowship and friendship which depends upon being at meetings and participation in Club activities, consequently a Rotarian is expected to attend every meeting or make-up missed meetings by visiting another Rotary Club.