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What is Rotary? Rotary is an organisation of business and professional persons united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Founded in 1905 by Paul Harris in Chicago, the name 'Rotary' was derived from the early practice of rotating meetings among members' offices. And has developed into a worldwide organisation with over 1,000,000 members. There are 60,986 Rotarians in Britain & Ireland, 1,823 Rotary Clubs in 29 districts, 1,800 clubs. There are 74 clubs in District 1190 Each Rotary Club operates independently and membership is drawn from the business and professional community. Meetings are held weekly and members meet for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Business often includes a talk of general interest by an outside speaker. Meetings promote acquaintance and fellowship, which provides the inspiration to serve the community. Funds may be raised for charity but this is not the Rotary Club's first aim, as the emphasis is on personal service. Community service is the traditional and well-known face of Rotary. Help and advice is available to the aged, the handicapped, the infirm, young people and all in need. Environmental projects are part of Community Service. Vocational projects support training and job development. International service promotes worldwide goodwill. Rotarians of different race, creed and custom, when brought together in fellowship, play an important part in breaking down prejudice and developing true international understanding. Youth service promotes a variety of schemes that help to develop the skills of young people. Foundation - Rotary's corporate charity, is dedicated to furthering international understanding, goodwill and peace. The Foundation administers many programmes to aid the needy and deserving and disadvantaged throughout the world. Foundation grants also provide educational scholarships and opportunities for young people to visit and study in other countries. Are you aged between 18 & 30? Take a look at hotel rooms Knokke-HeistRotaract, the organisation for younger people.