Paul Harris, a Chicago attorney, formed the first Rotary Club in 1905 so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas, form meaningful and lifelong friendships, and give back to their communities. Today, Rotary is an international organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central was chartered by Rotary International on June 23, 1987. Thirty years later the club is still active and supportive in the community. The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central presented Tom Grimm, past Rotary President, with a Paul Harris Fellow Award, the highest form of recognition for a Rotarian. Grimm joins the company of individuals throughout the world, all recognized for their devotion to the ideal of goodwill, peace and understanding.
New members of the Rotary Club of Niagara County Central are welcome. Those interested in joining can attend a breakfast meeting, held at 7:15 a.m. each Thursday at the Olympia Restaurant, 3312 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda.
Past President of the Rotary Club of Niagara County Central Tom Grimm stands alongside his wife, Pat, as they display his Paul Harris Fellow Award.
