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The History of Rotary

The History of Rotary

On February 23, 1905, Chicago lawyer, Paul P Harris, called three friends to a meeting. What he had in mind was a club that would kindle fellowship among members of the business community. It was an idea...
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Paul Harris

Paul Harris

Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary, was born in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, on April 19, 1868, but moved at the age of 3 to Wallingford, Vermont, to be raised by his grandparents.
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The Start of Rotary

The Start of Rotary

The 23 February 1905 is celebrated as the anniversary of Rotary, the date which is generally regarded as the first ‘official’ meeting.
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The Early Years of Rotary

The Early Years of Rotary

The first Club, in Chicago, with its initial four members, soon added Harry Ruggles and Bill Jensen to their number. Gus Loehr and Hiram Shorey did not stay as members for very long but new members were...
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The Four Way Test

The Four Way Test

One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world is the Rotary Four-Way Test.
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The Rotary Wheel

The Rotary Wheel

Rotary's first emblem was a simple wagon wheel (in motion with dust) representing civilization and movement. It was designed in 1905 by Montague Bear, a member of the Chicago club, who was an engraver,...
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News
27th December 2011

Partner’s Night

Rotary Club Beograd Metropolitan organised the Partner’s...

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18th October 2011

Lion visiting the Rotary

On 18th October Mr Van der Linde visited our Rotary...

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Activities
Free medical check-ups

Rotary Club Belgrade Metropolitan has supported the initiative of the marketing manager of the general hospital Medical System Belgrade MSB, Ms Olivera Stanic, to carry...

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April Fools Day

The Conjoint Activity of Rotary and Rotaract Belgrade Metropolitan – April Fools' Day On the occasion of April Fools' day, Rotary Club Belgrade Metropolitan and...

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7 Years Charter Ceremony

7 Years Charter Ceremony of Rotary Club Metropolitan was held in hotel Hyatt at 20:00H on 11.03.2011. More images are in photo gallery.

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106 years of Rotary International

Ceremony was held in Belgrade's hotel Continental. Rotarians of Belgrade took a part in mission to help citizens of Kraljevo upon devastating earthquake and to gather...

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