The Rotary spark was kindled in Singapore in the year 1930. Dato (Sir) Roland Braddell became its founder President. The first Board of Directors immediately set high standards by organising the first Malayan Rotary Club's Conference in December, 6 months after its inauguration. It was at that conference that the Club received it Charter under which it now operates as Club 3360 on the roll of Rotary International. World War II smothered the Rotary flame, but after the war, in 1945, the Club started to function again with a membership of 42.

Singapore was the host country of the 90th Annual Convention of Rotary International between 13 to 16 June 1999. It was held at the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre (SICEC).

Source: Rotary Club of Singapore;
Posted 2006 by Greg Barlow. September 2008