On the frigid evening of February 23, 1905, four men met in a small Chicago office to discuss a visionary idea—the formation of a society of professional men for business and social purposes.
Although many such groups exist today, it was an unusual idea for the time; still, it seemed like a simple plan. But from that informal gathering rose one of the greatest service organizations in the history of the world; Rotary International. Now with over 1.2 million members…
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