Paul Harris - Founder of the first rotary |
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The world’s first service club was
founded on February 23, 1905 when lawyer Paul Harris and three friends met in a
small office in downtown Chicago. These men wanted to rekindle -- in the
turn-of-the-century city -- the spirit of friendliness they had known in their
home towns.
Word of the club soon spread and others were invited to join. They named their
club “Rotary” to describe the practice of meeting in rotation at various
members’ places of business.
Maple Valley Rotary was chartered on May 21, 1985 with 28 Charter Members.
Maple Valley Rotary serves the communities of Maple Valley and Black Diamond.
The Rotary participates in projects on many levels, encouraging high ethical
standards in all vocations and building peace and goodwill throughout the world.
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