ROTARY AWARENESS MONTH
January is Rotary Awareness Month as we celebrate the work of Rotary International both locally and globally. Here are a few facts about Rotary:
-Official Rotary International theme for this current Rotary year is "Be a Gift to the World"
-Paul P. Harris formed the first Rotary club on February 23, 1905
-Founded in Chicago. IL
-How many countries are represented in Rotary International? 160 countries on 6 continents
-How many countries are represented in Rotary International? 160 countries on 6 continents
-Approximately how many Rotarians are there worldwide?
1.2 million
-The gearwheel symbol of Rotary International is a trademark recognized around the world. Created 1912 – the keyway was added in 1923, 6 spokes, 24 cogs Symbolizing civilization and movement
-There are approximately 30,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide
-Largest Rotary club in the world is in Seattle, WA with 642 members
-World Headquarters of Rotary International is in Evanston, IL
-Rotary is the World’s first service club organization
-Women were able to officially become Rotarians in 1989
-The first Rotary service project was Public Comfort Stations – Public Toilets
-Current President of Rotary International is K.R. Ravindon “Ravi”. The RI President-Elect is John Germ.
Thank you to Nancy Tkachuk for the wealth of information.