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Adventures in Service was first published
in the last year of Paul Harris' life, 1946. It continued to be updated and
printed for many years. This copy was acquired by
Wolfgang Ziegler. For
The "History
of Rotary" Project it
one constitutes a summary of our project in that it reflects the history and
Rotary orientation of the "Paul Harris." This is the 5th printing of
"Adventures in Service," published in 1950. Copyright Rotary International.
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Cover of the 62 page book |
Each book contained a portrait of Paul
Harris |
This book was the personal copy of Herlof
Gilboe of Great Falls, Montana, USA,
D5390 |
"The story of Rotary its origin, growth and
influence" |
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Copyright, 1949, by Rotary International -
Table of Contents |
The
Four Objects - Welcome, you're now one of
nearly 350,000 "men" in 83 countries. |
We'll tell you how Rotary started. |
When this was published only
Harry Ruggles was still living. He is
quoted in this section. |
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Chicago's early public service, San
Francisco, New York, Boston, the first convention with 14 clubs in
attendance |
Ches Perry becomes secretary, the 2nd convention in Portland,
Oregon USA and where was the 1000th club? |
Club
#100 in Phoenix, Arizona. Ladies night in
Egypt and a Palestinian club in Haifa that withstood 1948-49. |
The 1912 convention in
Duluth, Minn was truly "international." |
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In 1911 Ches Perry edits and publishes
5,000 copies of "The National Rotarian." In 1933, the board authorizes "Revista
Rotaria." |
Many pamphlets and a song book are
available, and in several languages.
(more on music history) |
It usually takes several weeks or months to
find out how to belong, to be more than just a member.. |
There is an unwritten rule that when asked,
a Rotarian will take part in his club's activities. There are also local and
international meetings. |
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The annual convention, this one in Vienna
in 1931 |
Involvement of your entire family and your
attendance at meetings. |
When you are absent, members are deprived
of your vocation. -- The Four Way Test. |
A Rotary club must be an active force in
the community |
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Rotary has a fine record of doing good work
with children's issues. |
Work with crippled children becomes a
Rotary cause. |
By 1927 our community work is found around
the world |
The war years. Some clubs in China manage
to remain active under difficult conditions. |
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A medical van in
Shanghai and war ravaged Europe |
A Rotary Fellowship Plan is being formed
when Paul Harris dies |
Rotary "Foundation Fellow" become a
reality. |
Rotary's role in the forming of the United
Nations |
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Rotary has an official and ongoing
relationship with the United Nations |
The rapid 45-year growth of Rotary, and how
Rotary International functions |
The reception room at the central offices
of Rotary in Chicago |
The office of the secretariat, in Chicago
and Zurich |
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"How to live and how to serve.." |
Your community will judge Rotary through
you... |
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