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Cover of the 62 page book |
Each book contained a portrait
of Paul Harris |
This book was the personal copy
of Herlof Gilboe of Great Falls, Montana, USA, D5390 |
"The story of Rotary its origin,
growth and influence" |
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Copyright, 1949, by Rotary
International - Table of Contents |
The Four
Objects -
Welcome, you're now one of nearly 350,000 "men" in 83 countries. |
We'll tell you how Rotary
started. |
When this was published only Harry
Ruggles was
still living. He is quoted in this section. |
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Chicago's early public service,
San Francisco, New York, Boston, the first convention with 14
clubs in attendance |
Ches Perry becomes
secretary, the 2nd convention in Portland, Oregon USA and where
was the 1000th club? |
Club #100 in
Phoenix, Arizona. Ladies night in Egypt and a Palestinian club
in Haifa that withstood 1948-49. |
The 1912 convention in Duluth,
Minn was truly "international." |
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In 1911 Ches Perry edits and
publishes 5,000 copies of "The National Rotarian." In 1933, the
board authorizes "Revista Rotaria." |
Many pamphlets
and a song book are available, and in several languages.(more
on music history) |
It usually takes several weeks
or months to find out how to belong, to be more than just a
member.. |
There is an unwritten rule that
when asked, a Rotarian will take part in his club's activities.
There are also local and international meetings. |
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The annual convention, this one
in Vienna in 1931 |
Involvement of your entire
family and your attendance at meetings. |
When you are absent, members are
deprived of your vocation. -- The Four Way Test. |
A Rotary club must be an active
force in the community |
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Rotary has a fine record of
doing good work with children's issues. |
Work with crippled children
becomes a Rotary cause. |
By 1927 our community work is
found around the world |
The war years. Some clubs in
China manage to remain active under difficult conditions. |
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A medical van in Shanghai and
war ravaged Europe |
A Rotary Fellowship Plan is
being formed when Paul Harris dies |
Rotary "Foundation Fellow"
become a reality. |
Rotary's role in the forming of
the United Nations |
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Rotary has an official and
ongoing relationship with the United Nations |
The rapid 45-year growth of
Rotary, and how Rotary International functions |
The reception room at the
central offices of Rotary in Chicago |
The office of the secretariat,
in Chicago and Zurich |
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"How to live and how to serve.." |
Your community will judge Rotary
through you... |
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