Famous Rotarians

This is a photograph of Herbert P Coates of Uruguay RI District 63,   Governor 1930-1931.   There are two tags on the frame written in faded ink: "DON HERIBERTO MONTEVIDEO 13 MAR 31"   and "And though to the utmost ends of the Earth your duty may bid you fare, If you go with Troth (truth ?)  and a friendly Heart, you will find Friends waiting there."

Born in England, Coates spread the idea of Rotary throughout the continent. He became Rotary's High Commissioner for South America and was a good friend of the Harrises, who he joined on sections of their tour.

 Full details of Coates can be found on the section  'Early Leaders'.

This ongoing project is the work of RGHF historian Basil Lewis, first posted 7 April 2006 This section is maintained by RGHF webmaster Paul D. McLain. If you can help identify or supply more information about anything on this page, please contact us at www.historycomment.org

We acknowledge the assistance of DG 11/12 David Templin, ROTARY/One (RGHF Member), Neil Dahlmann of Rotary Club of Highland Park in District 6440, and Jack Selway, USA, with providing photos used in this section.

After you see the museum office, meet his partners and office workers at Harris Dodds & Brown. (A page of photographs of the actual office in the early 2000's)

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Famous Rotarians