Rotary was established on 23rd February 1905 in Chicago when
Paul Harris, a lawyer, met with three friends, to discuss the idea of
starting a men’s club in order to enlarge their circle of friends and
business acquaintances. Paul Harris was
the first President of Rotary
International in 1922.
A Paul Harris Fellowship is awarded
"in
appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the
furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples
of the world."
Moorleigh-Bentleigh East is proud to list their Paul
Harris Fellows, both Rotarians and Community recipients: