 In early 1919, Rotarian Roger Pinneo of Seattle, Washington, USA, traveled to the Philippines to try to organize a Rotary club in Manila. Leon J. Lambert, a Manila business leader helped Pinneo establish the club. Several months later, on 1 June 1919, the Rotary Club of Manila was chartered and became the first Rotary club in Asia.
The club would be the only one in the country for more than 12 years. Eventually, Manila club members organized Rotary clubs in the Philippine cities of Cebu (1932) and Iloilo (1933). Iloilo club members then started a club in Bacolod (1937), and Rotary continued to expand across the country.
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First Club in Philippines Opens Door to Rotary in Asia
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Women are active participants in Rotary, serving their communities in increasing numbers and serving in leadership positions in Rotary. The 1989 Council on Legislation vote to admit women into Rotary clubs worldwide remains a watershed moment in the history of Rotary.
“My fellow delegates, I would like to remind you that the world of 1989 is very different to the world of 1905. I sincerely believe that Rotary has to adapt itself to a changing world,” said Frank J. Devlyn, who would go on to become RI president in 2000-01. The vote followed the decades-long efforts of men and women from all over the Rotary world to allow the admission of women into Rotary clubs, and several close votes at previous Council meetings.
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History of Women in Rotary
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 Every hero has an origin story. “I was 10 years old when the entire journey started,” explains Binish Desai. It began with a cartoon called Captain Planet, an animated TV series from the 1990s about an environmentalist with superpowers. Desai can still recite the show’s refrain: Captain Planet, he’s our hero / Gonna take pollution down to zero! “That tagline stuck in my mind,” he says. “I wanted to do something to help Captain Planet.”
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Young Inventor Eco-Friendly Bricks Come Full Circle
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 An estimated 500 million people worldwide became infected. Many cities closed theaters and cinemas, and placed restrictions on public gatherings. Rotary clubs adjusted their activities while also helping the sick.
This is how Rotary responded to the influenza pandemic that began in 1918 and came in three waves, lasting more than a year. The Rotary Club of Berkeley, California, USA, meets in John Hinkel Park during the 1918 flu pandemic.
Photo by Edwin J. McCullagh, 1931-32 club president. Courtesy of the Rotary Club of Berkeley.
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Rotary’s Response to the 1918 Flu Pandemic
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 Rotary and the United Nations have a shared history of working toward peace and addressing humanitarian issues around the world.
During World War II, Rotary informed and educated members about the formation of the United Nations and the importance of planning for peace. Materials such as the booklet “From Here On!” and articles in The Rotarian helped members understand the UN before it was formally established and follow its work after its charter. Many countries were fighting the war when the term “United Nations” was first used officially in the 1942 “Declaration by United Nations.” The 26 nations that signed it pledged to uphold the ideals expressed by the United States and the United Kingdom the previous year of the common principles “on which they based their hopes for a better future for the world.”
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Rotary at the Start of the United Nations
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The Rotary Club of Huron Valley awarded Dr. Julie Hass from Veterinary Care Specialists with a Paul Harris Fellow Award in June at their President's Night. Julie has made an impact in the Huron Valley Community and in Rotary with her can do attitude and her willingness to serve others. Hunter, her son presented the Award to her and Senator Mike Kowall presented her with a tribute as well.  She exemplifies the Rotary Four Way Test and we are grateful she is a part of our Club. Congratulations Julie! Thank you for all that you do for those you come in contact with. We certainly appreciate you and the work that you do!
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2015 President Night Paul Harris Award Winner
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In June of this year Keith Wilson finished his year as President of the Rotary Club of Huron Valley. Keith was so excited to be a part of the Leadership Team in Rotary.
This picture was taken that night with Sally Harvey and Michael Hickox. This is a great picture of all three and this is how I will remember our friend, Keith.
Thank you for allowing me to share this with you. 
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Rotary of Milford is having growing pains, on Thursday afternoon at their regular club meeting we inducted 3 new members to our club.
Pictured from Left to Right, Club President Keith Wilson, inductees, Lisa Allison, Kim Root and Terri Defina.
Come and visit Rotary and see if you have what it take to be a Rotarian!
Thursday at Noon, Baker of Milford, 2025 . Milford Rd. Milford, MI
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Growing Pains
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The End of the School year is a wonderful time for Seniors and this year it was even better for a Lakeland High school and a Milford High school student heading off to College. On Honors night at both schools the Rotary of Milford awarded their annual $2000 scholarships to two winners.
Lakeland High School
Caitlin Pellett
Milford High School
Shelby Zommers
Pictured below our the winners and President of Rotary of Milford Sharon Peterson and President-Elect Keith Wilson.
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Rotary of Milford Awards High School Scholarships
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Who is the Rotary Club of Milford? Rotary Club of Milford is a service organization that volunteers and helps in the local community, last week the Rotary Club of Milford gathered medical supplies Thursday to help World Medical Relief. Pictured are John and Joyce Joyce representing World Medical Relief and Keith Wilson, Paula Tatum and Sally Harvey representing Rotary. The Rotary Club of Milford collected seven walkers and four boxes of misc. medical supplies. World Medical Relief as well as Rotary works both locally and internationally to distribute surplus medical resources where needed. For more information about volunteering and for information on what types of supplies are needed go to www.worldmedicalrelief.org. Also each fall they collect blankets to be distributed to local homeless shelters and service agencies.
If you wish to donate medical supplies and/or equipment please contact one of the Milford Rotary members. Have you thought about becoming a Rotarian? Come join us for Lunch every Thursday at Noon at Bakers of Milford. Rotary changes lives.
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World Medical Relief Visits Rotary of Milford
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Posted on May 06, 2014
Ask me what is happening on Aug 14th and I will purchase $5 worth of raffle tickets for you at the 5/22 rotary meeting.
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Posted on Jul 09, 2013
Your Title here
 On Friday, June 28th the Rotary Club of Milford honored two extraordinary citizens while celebrating the club’s 75th anniversary. Ryan LaFontaine and Bear Hall were honored for years of service to the Huron Valley community.
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Posted by Sharon Peterson on Nov 25, 2012
The Rotary Club of Milford and the Carls Family YMCA have kicked off the 5th Annual Feed A Family . . Fill A Truck Food Drive to benefit Community Sharing. Along with the Milford High School Marching Band and Sellers Buick GMC, the community is coming together to raise awareness for the need at Community Sharing's Food Pantry AND collecting food to make sure that our neighbors that have a need for food are able to be helped.
Food will be delivered to Community Sharing on December 1st. To donate to the cause, food may be brought downtown Milford at the Christmas Open House or delivered to the Carls Family YMCA.
For more information, contact any Milford Rotarian or call President, Sharon Peterson at 248-505-7954.
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Rotary Club of Milford Feed A Family . . . Fill A Truck Food Drive
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Posted by Bear Hall
Milford Rotary is building Awareness for the End Polio NOW campaign from Rotary International.
We are of a generation now that we don’t remember or family or neighbors that suffered from Polio.
In an effort to educate and give back, Milford Rotary will be working with the “Purple Pinkie” Campaign. Donate to help eradicate those last straggling cases. With the generosity of the Bill Gates Foundation and Rotary International we are “this far” (insert hand showing how far) and we want to make a difference. For more information on how you can get involved or sponsor a purple pinkie campaign, contact Milford Rotary at PO Box 308, Milford,MI 48381 or e mail bear@thvso.com
 
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Purple Pinkie for Polio Campaign
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Rotary Club of Milford to take care of Central Park Veteran's Memorial
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Posted by Matthew Medwid
 
The 2012 Rotary of Milford Community Service project is one of the Four Avenues of Service all Rotary clubs undertake to improve life in our local communities. The Rotary is looking for a successful community service project that will serve the communities within the Huron Valley School District boundaries. Those communities include Milford, Highland, White Lake and parts of Commerce Township.
The 6 finalist for the Rotary of Milford Community Service project are:
T-Ball field at Carls Family YMCA
Permanent bandstand and bathrooms at Central Park
Soccer/Lacrosse fields at Carls Family YMCA
Milford Fire Department Tablet Computers
Meals on Wheels Vans
Kayak/Canoe Launch at Milford Central Park
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Rotary Club of Milford & Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce Community Project
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Posted by Donald Gillis
Join the Milford Rotary Club and Carls Family YMCA to remember, reflect and recognize our local Hometown Heroes. September 11, 2010 from 11 AM to 3 PM join us for a FREE community picnic, music, games and a relection ceremony. For more information contact sjpeterson@ymcametrodetroit.org or call 248-505-7954.
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Who's YOUR Hometown Hero
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Posted by Donald Gillis
www.milfordducks.com
September 19, 2010
Thanks Milford For Your Generosity!!
Winners:
Ticket #
2007 Lily Harvey 3 - $1000 savings bonds from Feldman Automotive
1947 Kelsey Shufflebarger One year Family Membership to Carls Family YMCA
449 J. Gottschalk Watch from Rottermond's
656 Edgar Carpenter Huron Valley Restaurant Package
204 Douglas Weatherly Golf for 4 with cart at Mystic Creek
2511 Holly Brandt Family Fun Package (20 guest passes) to HVS Pool & Fitness
1113 Gail Olson $100 gift certificate to For Feet's Sake
317 Michelle Nelson Mani-Pedi Spa Package from Total Dimension
2026 Lyle Tyler $100 Gift Certificate for 2 Moms and a Mop
1931 Tammy ZmudczypskiDuck Race t-shirt
664 B. Bush Duck Race t-shirt
2658 Laurie Bratton Duck Race t-shirt
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The Ducks Have Come!!!
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The Rotary Club of Milford remembers long-time member of the club and former member of the Warren Rotary Club who passed away April 12, 2010.
A Memorial Service will be held at Milford Presbyterian Church, 238 N. Main Street, Milford, on Thursday, April 22nd at 11 AM. The Reverend Deborah V. Kerr will officiate. Friends are welcome at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Wednesday, April 21st, 4 - 9 PM.
Memorials may be made to the Rotary Club of Milford MI Foundation or Milford Presbyterian Church. For further information please call 248-684-6645.
http://www.lynchfuneraldirectors.com/death_notice.aspx?Operation=preview¬iceid=1624
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Jerry Herriman Remembrance
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Milford Club Welcomes Four New Rotarians
The Rotary Club of Milford inducted 4 new memebrs into the club at the January 28 Club Assembly meeting at Baker's
Pictured from Left to Right:
Karen Pipken, Sponsor
Kelly New Member
J. Michael Hickox, Club President
Kristin McMurren, New Member - Huron Valley Schools, Lakeland
Beth Leon, New Member - DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
Sharon Peterson, Sponsor
Lynne Burton, New Member, Huron Valley Schools, Lakeland
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Welcome New Club Members
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Posted by Donald Gillis
Thanks to all of you that helped with Feed A Family. . Fill a Truck. We were able to deliver over 14,000 items of food to Community Sharing on December 4th. It was a great team effort and our community will be blessed with additional food for those in need.
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Thank you for Feed a Family
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Posted by Donald Gillis
Support the 2nd Annual Feed a Family Fill a Truck Food Drive to collect food for Community Sharing from November 18th to Dec 3rd. Bring a non perishable food item to the Christmas Parade on November 28th and drop it off at the truck located in the Milford Auto parking lot, downtown Milford. After the parade the truck will be at Krogers for additional opportunities to drop off food.
Help us reach out and make sure that no families go hungry in our community.
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The Annual Duck Race Raffle Fund Raiser was held at Central Park in Downtown Milford on Sunday. The Milford Car Show was fantastic and the ducks swam fast. Here are the results:
- 1st Prize: $2,000 to Brock & Olivia Nelson
- 2nd Prize: 1 yr Membership to the Y to Bryce Bendetto
- 3rd Prize: a watch from Rottermond's to Chris Baker
- 4th Place: golf for 4 Mystic Creek to Katy Wilson
- 5th Place: Milford Restaurant Package to Dustin Martin
Remember proceeds go to Help:
DMC-Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
Willims & Marie Carl's Family YMCA
Thanks Participants for raising the funds for some great community organizations!!
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Rotary Club of Milford Duck Race Raffle!
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Sponsors Up and Running
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Rotary International Interactive Newsletter
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World Water Day.....
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Celebrate World Water Day
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Posted by Donald Gillis
Thank you Briarwood Rotary. A past recipient of our club's generosity, Great Commission Air, has published a newsletter.
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Great Commission Air Newsletter
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Some interesting links for new and prospective members.
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Posted by Donald Gillis
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How secure is all this data?
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Posted by Donald Gillis
We are all excited to see how ClubRunner will revolutionize the way we manage our day to day club activities, as well as communicate more effectively.
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Welcome to our new website!
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