Rotary Club of Homewood
"The
history of Homewood Rotary is more than just the story of a
service club; it’s the history of a community.”Every Rotary Club in the world can trace its lineage at least indirectly back to 1905. Paul Harris’ singular idea sparked not just an organization, but a movement that now spans the globe, counting well over one million members on six continents.
Homewood joined that movement in its 31st
year when Bill Michaels, Chicago Heights Rotarian and Governor of what
was then District 40, suggested to Chuck Alexander and Sid Lee of the
Harvey Club that they explore the possibilities of expansion into the
growing town that sat astride the Illinois Central Railroad. They,
in turn, approached W.H. Taylor, pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church, and past president of the club in Harvard, Illinois.
If you would like to find out more about our history, the PDF version will be available soon.