THE MINUTARIAN

March 30, 2025 | Issue 37

The History Of A Creative Idea 

Paul Harris’s childhood shaped his vision for Rotary as much as his early professional experiences. 


Raised in Wallingford, Vermont, by his grandparents after his father’s business failed, he grew up in a close-knit rural community that emphasized ethics, solidarity, and mutual support. But then, as a young lawyer in Chicago, he encountered a stark contrast: a fast-growing city where individualism and business competition often led to professional isolation. This lack of camaraderie made him long for the strong community bonds of his youth. 


His extensive travels exposed him to various professional clubs in Europe and the U.S., where networking and mutual assistance played a vital role. Inspired by these models, he envisioned a club where professionals from different fields could connect, not just for business but also for service. 


In 1905, he gathered three friends and founded Rotary, introducing the idea of rotating meetings to foster equality, friendship, and a shared commitment to ethical leadership and community service.  


120 years later and around the world, members of Rotary are staying engaged with friends, focused on service and honoring that vision. Why not bring in a new friend to share your Rotary?!


D6970 • District Governor 2024-2025

Rotary Club of Flagler Beach • Member

904-583-1032

mickey.rotary6970@gmail.com

Mickey Ulmer

District Governor


DISTRICT CALENDAR


April 26, 2025

District Assembly


May 3

Rotary Leadership Institute

Daytona State College


June 6-7, 2025

District Conference



AROUND THE DISTRICT


April 5 – Mineral City Celebration 


April 5 – Bartram Trail Rotary Pub Crawl 


April 12 – Ed & Pat Northey 5K/10K


April 18 – Symphony Night in Palatka


April 25-27 – Tennis 4 Cancer


April 30 – Fleming Island Uncorked


May 1 - Wild Game Feast


May 3 – DeLand Derby

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DISTRICT ASSEMBLY & WORKSHOPS


April 26th, 8:30am – Noon


Matanzas High School, Palm Coast, FL Saturday,


Complete details for registration at

https://www.dacdb.com/Register4/index.cfm?EventID=77819490

Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) 


Saturday, May 3rd


Classes 8:00am to 3:00pm


Daytona State College

1155 County Road 4139

DeLand, FL 32724


Questions? Contact RLI Director Rich Cooper at coop.rotary6970@gmail.com or (386) 747-7075 

2025 DISTRICT CONFERENCE



Friday, June 6th and Saturday, June 7th


Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort


Complete details for conference and hotel registration 

https://www.dacdb.com/Register4/index.cfm?EventID=77817641

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