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.

Oakland #3 was celebrated by "Rotary Global History Day" www.11october.org in August of 2009

 

Two local boys become Rotary goodwill ambassadors in 1936

 

 

 

 

History of the Rotary Pin, by Linda Hamilton

 

The complete history of Oakland is at this link -- and also several articles below, including a complete timeline series.

Watch for news of our exciting book release as we proudly present:

A Century of Service & Friendship: The Story of the Rotary Club of Oakland, No. 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 Global History photo.

"Golden State" First 100 Clubs

San Francisco 2 

Oakland 3   

LA5 

San Diego 33

Stockton 92

Sacramento 97