The Foundations of Rotary

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The second meeting took place on March 9, 1905 in Paul HARRIS’ office with 7 participants including 3 new members and the third meeting on March 23, 1905 in Silvester SCHIELE’s office with 15 participants.

During these meetings, a name was given to the club (Rotary Club) on the proposal of Paul HARRIS, the statutory bases were established and Silvester SCHIELE was elected president.

It was decided:

1. not to institute dues but to impose a fine of 50 cents on members who fail to meet their obligations
2. admit a new member (only one representative member per profession) only if no objection arises
3. to limit the duration of admission to one year
4. to gather a 3/4 majority to remain a member
5. to be named by first names
6. to meet every fortnight except in July and August
7. to appoint a committee and a president (Paul HARRIS declines the invitation)