February 23, 1905 the idea of a Rotary club was born. On this particular day, a Chicago lawyer, Paul P. Harris, called three friends to a meeting. What he had in mind was a club that would kindle fellowship among members of the business community.

 

What started as a four people club nearly hundred years ago today is an organization that includes about 1.2 million Rotarians. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.