Celebrating 121 Years of Rotary International
Mon, Feb 23rd 2026 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Today, we join a global community of over 1.4 million members to celebrate the 121st Anniversary of Rotary International.
Founded on February 23, 1905, by Paul Harris, Rotary has grown from a single meeting in Chicago into a worldwide force for good.
Today, we join a global community of over 1.4 million members to celebrate the 121st Anniversary of Rotary International.
Founded on February 23, 1905, by Paul Harris, Rotary has grown from a single meeting in Chicago into a worldwide force for good. As the Rotary Club of Welwyn Garden City celebrates its own landmark Centenary Year, we are prouder than ever to be part of this enduring legacy.
Our Joint Presidents shared the following messages to mark this historic occasion:
"Happy to celebrate Rotary's birthday around the World! In our Centenary Year, the Rotary Club of Welwyn Garden City has been busy ever since Paul Harris got the whole story started. Happy birthday! Bonne anniversaire! Service above self goes on!!!" — Andrew Forrow, Joint President
"Rotary International is 121 years old today, the Rotary Club of Welwyn Garden City is 100 years old, therefore Rotary International was just reaching adulthood when Welwyn Garden City Rotary was incorporated into the global organisation." — John Williams, Joint President
From the global mission to eradicate polio to our local initiatives supporting schools and heritage projects in Welwyn Garden City, our commitment to making a difference remains at the heart of everything we do.
We invite you to join the celebration. If you are interested in making an impact within our community or globally, please contact us to learn more about joining our club. Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.
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