Oakland #3

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Brief histories of Rotary's First 100 Clubs Rotary Club of Oakland #3 Rotary International District 5170 Who is Oakland #3? Oakland #3 is the third oldest Rotary Club in the World, founded in 1908 just three years after Rotary’s start in Chicago (#1) and its extension to San Francisco (#2). Our Rotary Club is one of 56 clubs belonging to District 5170, an area extending from Oakland south to Watsonville. (1908 by-laws at left) Our Rotary Club of Oakland is 300 business and professional men and women giving back to the Oakland Community and beyond. As the third oldest Rotary Club in the World, Oakland #3 is a unique club offering great tradition and a lot of fun. The key to Oakland #3 is: A large club with 35 committees giving $200,000 each year for scholarships and community service projects; Diverse club membership, with prominence in the local community; Outstanding speakers at luncheon meetings each Thursday; Numerous social functions that benefit the community; Excellent business exchange and networking opportunities; and A place to meet successful and generous people working together to create a better world.
An interview with Oakland #3	1978 ! Oakland asked RI why Duarte had their charter revoked for admitting women into Rotary. Read the general secretary's response
Oakland #3, known then as Tri-City was having very poor attendance. "It was at its lowest in August of 1910 when the first Rotary convention was held in Chicago during which a National Association of Rotary Clubs was organized. Tri-City failed to send representation - either by delegate or by proxy. (page 41 Rotarily Yours, RC of Oakland 1969)
See our delegation at Rotary's 2nd convention in Portland, Oregon, USA in 1911. A rare, early Rotary history photo.
"Golden State" First 100 Clubs San Francisco 2 Oakland 3 LA5 San Diego 33 Stockton 92 Sacramento 97