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 May 12, 1920 -- 18 of Orlando's Prominent Business and Professional Leaders Formed the Rotary Cub of Orlando. Bottom Row (L to R) C.G. Brown, W.L. Tilden, H.S. Wilson, J.P. Holbrook, J. Dean Adcock, Eugene G. Duckworth, Nixon Butt, Wm. M. Glenn Top Row (L to R) Our History The Rotary Club of Orlando was chartered on May 12, 1920. A small group of business and professional men led by John A. Turner of Tampa, representing District Governor Truman McGill of Selma, Alabama traveled the narrow winding red brick road to Orlando for the charter night banquet of the Rotary Club of Orlando. Delegations from St. Augustine, Ocala, Palatka, Lakeland, Tampa, Jacksonville and Gainesville attended the installation day event at the Board of Trade building, the former Rosalind Club. In honor of the birth of this new club, all inductees came dressed as babies. The Rotary Club of Orlando Lives the Service Above Self Motto In its first year, the Rotary Club of Orlando made a significant contribution not only of money but of individual time to support its community. Some of these accomplishments in 1920 included: • Petitioned the State Legislature to increase the appropriation for the University of Florida• Initiated action to resolve the water and light utility problem that resulted in municipal ownership of the Orlando Utilities in 1922. • " Big Brother” idea adopted by Orlando Rotary • Proposed permanent City Planning Commission • Orange General Hospital • Orlando Country Club • Petitioned State Legislature to secure better salaries for public school teachers • Red Cross Christmas Seal Drive • Orlando Public Playground Activities |
Thank you for your interest in the Rotary Club of Orlando. Membership in a Rotary club is by invitation from an active Rotarian. Members are leaders in the community with the following qualifications. • Holds or has held an executive position with authority in a recognized business or profession. • Serves or has served as a community leader Members are required to attend 50% of the weekly meetings. Participation in a committee, attending another club's meeting and online makeups all count toward the attendance requirement. Dues and Other Financial Commitments One-Time Initiation Fee: $150 Member Dues: $325 payable annually or $175 semi-annually Weekly Lunch: $15 Suggested Contribution to the Rotary International Foundation : $100 If you are a member of our club and would like to propose a member with these qualifications, submit the completed application to our Executive Secretary. We hope you will find the following information helpful as you explore Rotary and the Rotary Club of Orlando. • Why Should You Join Rotary? • History of the Rotary Club of Orlando • Rotary Club of Orlando Membership Application |
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