Rotary International Starts Its 55th Year Observed Worldwide
Rotary International marks its 55th anniversary this week with more than ten thousand clubs active. In Sidney the local club, founded 35 years ago, remains strong with over seventy members and five charter members still active. Dr George Taylor notes Rotary’s global aims include fellowship, community service, youth guidance, high professional standards, and international understanding and peace.
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Rotary Club Origins and Growth Across the World
The first Rotary club formed in Chicago on February 23 1905 with Paul P Harris leading a group of friends. Rotary spread across the United States Canada and then worldwide reaching 500000 members in 115 countries. The Rotary Foundation Fellowships program funds graduate study abroad and has awarded over 1300 fellowships totaling more than 3.3 million dollars to foster international understanding.
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