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"This is a changing world; we must be prepared  To change with it.  The story of Rotary will have to be written again and again!" Page 253 "The Rotarian Age"

"We are engaged in a great experiment, that of encouraging international good will and understanding. The history of the world to date is a revelation of the delicacy of our task and the magnitude of our undertaking. We are not organized for religious or political propaganda. Should our practices not be made to conform with our ideal?" Paul P. Harris (Full statement)

The History on Six Continents

Also see the entire world of Rotary Global History at www.regionalhistory.org

ROTARY/AFRICA In 1920 Johannesburg, South Africa was formed. 9 of the 10 original clubs are still active. Their histories are beginning to be developed.

ROTARY/ASIA With the creation of Rotary Club of Manila in 1919, Rotary spanned the Pacific Ocean. rotaryfirst100.org/clubs/cities pays tribute to our brothers and sisters of the Pacific Rim with this special section.

ROTARY/AUSTRALIA The histories of the first clubs from the "Land Down Under." Learn more about Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

ROTARY/EUROPE Early clubs of the European continent such as Madrid, Paris and Barcelona.

FIRST 100 CITIES OF  ROTARY/NORTH AMERICA  At our "First 100 Cities" section you will find a condensed version of the past century. You'll also find links to the first 100 club's histories and their communities.

 Reading "between the lines" in these club histories is fascinating. The "First 100 Clubs" are in the United States, Canada and also the United Kingdom. And because on the Sunday in March 1914, when the 100th club was elected, and there happened to be five (5) other equally qualified applications also on that same desk, we have now elected to honor the "RotaryFirst100+" of that Day in March. Read the interesting story and meet the "other" 100th clubs.

ROTARY/IRELAND & UK The history of the early clubs of Great Britain and Ireland In 1911, very early in Rotary Global History, there were clubs active in Ireland, England and Scotland.

ROTARY/CANADA The history of the first seven clubs of Canada belonging to the "First100" of Rotary and other highlights of great Rotary moments from the Maple Leaf Nation.

ROTARY/LATIN AMERICA A new section to explore the early clubs such as Montevideo, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires.

ROTARY TIME LINE An extended Rotary timeline based on RI's timeline of Rotary Global History with links to relevant material on this this and else where.