What is Rotary today?
Rotary is short for Rotary International – a worldwide association of local clubs for men and women in business or the professions who provide humanitarian service to the community at local, national and international levels and encourage high ethical standards in all vocations work for goodwill and peace in the world. Service Above Self is Rotary’s motto. Rotary Clubs and Membership Rotary was founded in 1905 and now has over a million members in more than 28,800 clubs in 194 countries and geographical regions. There are 1,700 clubs in Great Britain and Ireland with over 64,000 members. Each club operates independently. Membership is drawn from the business and professional community and is usually by invitation or recommendation. To ensure the club is representative of the community, clubs try to ensure that there is only one active member from each local profession or type of business. Meetings Meetings are held weekly and Rotarians are usually required to attend at least 60% of mee
