The year 2020 marks the 115th anniversary of the world’s first Rotary meeting. On 23rd February in 1905, four individuals, each of a different background and different vocation met for dinner in the spirit of friendship and fellowship. While no one knows exactly what went on at that meeting — little did Paul Harris and his three friends realize as well what they were starting in room 711 of the Unity Building in Chicago — but within 2 years, Rotary began to change the world by becoming the world’s first service club. Over the last 115 years, it is almost unbelievable how much Rotary has accomplished in its six areas of focus – promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, child and maternal health, education, and local economic development. While we have come a long way, it is important to remember that we still have a long way to go to achieve goodwill, peace and understanding among all the people of the world. The Board of Directors of Rotary International asked that all Rotary Clubs plan programs and take on special activities to emphasize understanding and goodwill as key components of world peace and that the month of February (which is also RI's Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month) is a chance for every club and rotarian to pause, plan and promote Rotary's Fourth tenet. Here's a look at what some clubs in District 7030 have been doing this month in recognition of this milestone...
Rotary and Interact Clubs of Antigua
