Service Above Self

Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships.

Over time, Rotary’s reach and vision gradually extended to humanitarian service. Members have a long track record of addressing challenges in their communities and around the world.

Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves.

Paul Harris
Rotary founder

Still Making History

With every project, we’re changing the world for the better.

History | Rotary International

Service Above Self and One Profits Most Who Serves Best, Rotary’s official mottoes, can be traced back to the early days of the organization.

Rotary mottoes | Rotary International

Four Way Test

• Is it the TRUTH?
• Is it FAIR to all concerned?
• Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
• Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Rotary International adopted the Four Way Test in 1943. It serves as a moral and business compass how to conduct yourself, rather than a tool to judge others.

Rotary and Peace the World Over.

Peace has always been one of the founding causes of the Rotary Family.

The 7 priority causes of Rotary under pin the work done local, regionally, nationally and Internationally by Rotary Members, Project Volunteers, Helpers and community groups.

Our Causes – Walsall Rotary Club