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The history of the world can be
measured by the amount of data that has been assembled and the
importance of that information upon the lives of those who live
on this planet. A recent study determined that from the
beginning of recorded history to 1904 a body of information was
gathered; from 1904 to 1994 it doubled; and it is estimated that
from 1994 to 2024 that total will double in size again.
Therefore, the time between doubling of information (history)
will become shorter and shorter. The more we know the more there
will be to know. It is important to be able to sift through the
enormous amounts of data and find historical paths that can
guide our lives. The history learning center is dedicated to
helping advanced and beginning students with the history of
Rotary. Rotary has been and is a community of leaders who
believe that Service should be Above Self.
Mission: “Teaching the
lessons of history through our massive website.”
Rotary Global History has thousands of articles, essays, speeches and other
information. Rotary Global History also has a
volunteer staff of educators, historians, artists and authors to
help you find your own path through this website, a path
designed to assist you in many ways.
Objective:
We have created a “learning
program” to assist individuals with Rotary Global History
knowledge and
information.
1.
This information is separated from all other
“Rotary Learning” experiences of our visitors.
2.
The aim is to increase “ease-of-handling” and to
enrich the experience of all our visitors.
3.
This opportunity is free, voluntary, and consists
solely of studying existing history material, found on
websites... New material is placed on the site since
learning is a living process.
All this is offered for the
enrichment of an individual’s understanding of Rotary’s past and
heritage. Hopefully, each visitor through their learning and
study can add to Rotary’s blossoming future.
Where to start on this
journey of discovery:
Start by
signing up as a member:
www.joinrghf.org
Visit
www.howdoifindit.org to help your search.
Sign
up for our weekly features
www.rghf.org
Check for the latest….
www.rghfforum.org
under "New Articles"
Test
your knowledge
History Quiz
Join in the conversation or
just read comments at
www.rghfforum.org
Ask
for help and give suggestions. We will answer questions. Use
“Your
Comment” link.
www.historycomment.org
Starting places:
There are several for
this learning experience:
Think “out of the
box” in your search: Use a student’s guide to finding
the unknown from the known.
Searching for the Unknown but Knowable
Make use of
history for PETS
and GETS
from Rotary Global History….
Finally,
this tool of
the Learning Center of Rotary Global History has been
designed to make history useful.
Let Us Guide You!
Suggested General Studies
-
Learn from history by
understanding the background and development of Paul
Harris, founder of Rotary
The 1928 book "The
Founder of Rotary"
lays out the story of how Paul Harris grew to become
a visionary. All other education of our history
springs from this first major work, a rare book,
found in its entirety on our website.
- RGHF is a fellowship of Rotary.
How did fellowships begin? Where are they now?
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How did Rotary appear, after
Harris, in 1949. Read
an excellent guest editorial from The Rotarian
Magazine to study Rotary's First 100 years.
- How did women become involved in
Rotary?
The entire story is found here.
- See the very
first Rotary Club orientation, produced on
video, by RGHF founder
Jack Selway in 1984
- Learn the meaning of "He
Profits Most Who Serves Best".
(revised to "One Profits Most Who Serves Best.")
- What is the earliest textbook on
Rotary? The book, by Paul Harris, "This Rotarian
Age", 1935, serves that purpose and can be read, in
its entirety
at this link.
- Learn how
The
Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
got its start, nearly 90 years ago.
- Is there a "Philosophy of
Rotary?" There have been attempts which were never
completed. Read all about the early efforts and
study our
own gathering of philosophical
articles keyed to the
writings of Paul Harris.
- One of the
earliest attempts
to frame the philosophy of Rotary, was by Ches
Perry, RI secretary from 1910 to 1942.
- How did Rotary become involved
with the United Nations? For special recognition and
"extra credit" use our
search
engine and send your
response.
It is a fascinating story.
- Further your knowledge of Rotary
by learning more about
Drop Us A Line
Report back on how successful you have found our tool
of assembled Rotary Global History, the facts, dates, ideas,
principles and general wisdom toward goodwill,
fellowship and peace.
Tell us how has all this helped you? Send us a note
at:
www.historycomment.org and comment upon these areas
of discovery. |
