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Jame Fritz President |
Aloha Rotarians and friends. Welcome to the Rotary Club of
North Hawaii. The Rotary Club dedicates itself to "service above
self" and our club takes that to heart. Our meeting takes place on
Wednesday each week at |
Rotary Club of North Hawaii
What is Rotary?
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotarians, members of more than 29,000 Rotary clubs in 167 countries. Rotary is a service club, so our product is service. Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities. It is one of the best reasons for becoming a Rotarian. It’s the dedication to do something for somebody else, and the chance to sense the fulfillment that comes with participation. In turn, it provides satisfaction in our own life and rewards our communities.
A Brief History
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The Rotary Emblem
Rotary's first emblem was a simple wagon wheel (in motion with dust) representing civilization and movement. Montague Bear, a designer by profession, designed this emblem in 1905. As a result, many Rotary Clubs of the time adopted the wheel in one form or another. In 1922, authorization was given to create and preserve an official emblem, and the following year the present gear wheel with 24 cogs and six spokes was adopted. A keyway was added to signify that the wheel was a "worker and not an idler". At the Rotary International Convention in 1929, royal blue and gold were chosen as the official colors.

Rotary
International theme 2008-2009
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