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Club No. 4220 Est. 1919
The world’s first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, was formed Feb. 23, 1905, by Paul P. Harris, an attorney who wished to capture within a professional club the same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth.
As the first club chartered in the state of Florida and the nearest club to Valdosta, Jacksonville members were approached by a select group of men in Valdosta to sponsor a Valdosta club. Reluctant at first, Jacksonville finally agreed and the club was organized March 24, 1919 and received its charter June 1, 1919.
Founded with 21 members, they met at the Valdez Hotel for lunch, so that the Jacksonville sponsoring members could come to Valdosta that morning by train and return that afternoon. The early club also met at the Daniel Ashley Hotel, the Patterson Hotel and the Women’s Center.
Currently, we meet at noon every Wednesday at the Rainwater Conference Center (unless otherwise noted). Come join us as we strive to put “Service Above Self” in our community!
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Good Morning,
I work with Public Health (South Health District) locally and was wondering about the possibility of having our Health Director speak to you about Public Health and/or stroke prevention in the future.
Hello,
I reside in Hahira, Ga and would like to donate a hospital bed. Do you pick up the bed or do you know of any organizations that can pick up the bed? Can you kindly reply at your convenience?
Thank You,
A. Patel
Thank you for the books for my students to take home. They are quality examples of literature too. They were so excited each time a set of books arrived. God bless your organization.
Thank you for your generous donation of books to Newbern Middle School! The School Board certainly appreciates your efforts on behalf of our community’s children!
Jeana Beeland
Hello,
i’m a Rotary Member from Italy, Rotary Club of Latina (2080 District). I’ll be in Homerville from 24th of May to 29th of May . I’ve seen you have your meeting on wednesday and i’m wondering if you’ll have your meeting on 29th. I would like to bring you greetings from RC of Latina, Italy
Sincerly
Susanna Busco