Rotary Club of Indianapolis

The Rotary Club of Indianapolis was founded in 1913as a social club for businessmen. Early activities included a Tuesday luncheon meeting, social outings, and sports. During World War I the club changed its focus to community service, maintaining a recreation hall for soldiers. In the 1930s the club helped the poor and raised money to construct the Riley Convalescent Center. Youth programs, initiated in the 1940s, included 4-H sponsorships and career counselling. The Rotary Foundation, Inc., a separate organization run by Rotary members, was established in the 1940s to aid physically and mentally disabled adults and children. The club opened membership to women in 1987.

From the description of Records, 1913-1998. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 48833735