5. Rotary started in Chicago in 1905 By 1920, Rotary had 45,000 members and clubs in 12 countries. History of Rotary
6. By 1970s, Rotary spread throughout Western Europe, Africa, South America, and Australia History of Rotary
7. Today, membership tops 1.2 million with clubs in 166 countries, including the newest Rotary countries of the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. History of Rotary
8. Will the Sultanate of Oman be the next Rotary Country ? Future of Rotary
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14. Interact - Rotary clubs organize and sponsor this service organization for youth ages 14-18. Rotaract - Rotary clubs organize and sponsor this leadership, professional development, and service organization for young adults ages 18-30. Rotary Youth Exchange - Clubs and districts send and host students ages 15-19 who travel abroad for cultural exchanges of one week to a full year; about 8,000 a year. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) - Clubs and districts sponsor seminars to encourage and recognize leadership abilities of youth and young adults ages 14-30. Rotary’s Commitments to Youth Maak Reclame: Rotary International Programs
15. The Rotary Foundation of RI is a not-for profit corporation whose mission is to enable the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Maak Reclame: The Rotary Foundation
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18. In 1965, the Group Study Exchange program was also established, enabling over 30,000 business and professional men and women to participate in vocational activities in countries other than their own. Maak Reclame: Educational Programs
19. In 1999, seven Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution were established. Maak Reclame: Educational Programs
20. Since its launch in 1985, more than two billion children have received oral polio vaccine as part of this program. Rotary’s commitment to youth has never been more far-reaching than with its PolioPlus program. Maak Reclame: PolioPlus The PolioPlus program was launched in 1985.