Rotary started with the vision of one man, Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on Feb. 23, 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. He met with three friends in room 711 of the Unity Building in Chicago, where they formed the Rotary Club of Chicago, the world’s first service club, and it has grown into one of the world’s largest service organizations. Rotary members have addressed challenges in their communities and around the world. Rotarians continue to strive for goodwill, peace and understanding among all people of the world, as they also celebrate Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month.
“Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves,” said Harris.
The Rotary Club of Palm Valley wished the organization a happy anniversary, stating: “Here's to another 120 years of ‘Service Above Self!’”
