u Who started Rotary? Rotary was formed on February 23, 1905 by Paul P. Harris.

u Rotary was formed on February 23, 1905 by Paul P. Harris. u When did Rotary become Rotary International? The organization adopted the Rotary International (RI) name in 1922.

u Rotary was formed on February 23, 1905 by Paul P. Harris. u The organization adopted the Rotary International name in u How large is Rotary International? RI has 1.2+ million members in 32,000+ Rotary Clubs in 200+ countries/areas.

u Rotary was formed on February 23, 1905 by Paul P. Harris. u The organization adopted the Rotary International name in u RI has 1.2+ members in 32,000+ Rotary Clubs in 200+ countries/geographical areas. u Since when have women been involved in RI? In 1989 Rotary officially admitted women into clubs worldwide.

The first Rotary Club was organized in Chicago in 1905 by Paul P. Harris

Do you know why Rotary International is called “Rotary” ?

The club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members - thus the name Rotary.

u Rotary was quick to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose. u The first project was to construct public washrooms in downtown Chicago. u Thus, Rotary became the world’s first “service club”.

Rotary International (RI) is governed by a President and a Board of Directors elected from all over the world RI President Ray Klinginsmith

The RI President selects a theme for his year. 2009– –2011

2011–2012

u What District is our club located in? The Rotary Club of Williams Lake is in District 5040.

District 5040 is comprised of 54 clubs with over 2,000 members.

u Each district annually elects a District Governor u Each local club is an autonomous group 2010 – 2011 District Governor Penny Offer

u When was our club chartered? 1964

u Our club was chartered in u When was the WL Daybreak Club chartered? The Rotary Club of Williams Lake Daybreak became a chartered member in 2003.

Our club supports The Rotary Foundation through quarterly dues and through individual member donations.

Our local club organizes fundraising events so that we can support local groups, organizations, facilities and parks.

Chartered in the first Rotary Club in Williams Lake