2008-2009 RGHF Board of Directors

Joseph L. Kagle, Jr., 2007/2008 President, Past History Chairman and RGHF “Peace History” subcommittee coordinator, 2006-2007, www.rghfforum.org, www.peacehistory.org Peace Historian www.rghfpeacejourney.org. Member: Rotary eClub of the Southwest, USA. Arts Management (art museum director for over 40 years), 50 years as Art and Art History Professor, Fulbright Scholar and Senior Specialist (four Fulbright grants- 1966 to 2004). He was awarded the Dartmouth College Class of 1955 Award for Outstanding Achievement and Service in 2006. Appointed to the board in 2006, serving as Vice President in 2007. Honors: Who’s Who in American Art, 1965- , Who’s Who in America, 1980- , Who’s Who in International Art, 1990- , The Arc Volunteer of the Year for USA, 1992, Who’s Who in American Business and Finance, 2003-, and Who’s Who in the World, 2004-  .

Joe Kagle, born May 2, 1932, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, artist, educator, collector, arts/museum consultant, writer and grants specialist. Wife: Anne, married January 19, 1957, retired registered nurse. Children: Samantha, 37, and Christopher Yung Wook, 35. Grandchildren: Erin 8; Matthew 4.

“As a Rotarian for over 36 years (the last 20 with perfect attendance), a little less than half my age, you would think after years of personal and professional travel on World Campus Afloat, Fulbright grants to Taiwan, Republic of Georgia (2) and Mongolia, and academic jobs abroad, your point of view would have been fixed long ago. Not true! In 2006, I joined Rotary eClub of the Southwest, USA (with members all over the world but I was the first Texan, although now there are four from this state) and Rotary Global History Fellowship (with membership from 31 regions in the world). With both these influences, my view has expanded and contracted all in the same instance. I now realize that the world has no borders for ideas, philosophy, history and pursuits for peace. This insight expands my vision of the world to a flat world point of view for information, communications, images and stories. At the same time, from a satellite point of view, it has contracted my vision to viewing the world as a village where one must think of neighbors and their needs as well as my (and my family’s) own. In these two views, our home, the earth, is an ocean of knowledge and personalities and ideas and we fish who love to swim in it view it as one place, one globe and one people. Rotary Global History Fellowship adds greatly to this ocean of knowledge. It is truly “service above self” and “without borders”. Learning to be a Rotarian never seems to end.”  

President 2009-10, Treasurer: Geri Appel: Marketing, PP Wichita 30, KS, USA,  2000-2001, Governor D5690 2002-2003, Founding Advisor, and a vice president of the executive committee, Rotary's Global History Project. Joined the project in November of 2000. Presently Vice President and assistant secretary treasurer for the fellowship.  www.1905society.org 2007

"The Mission of Rotary's Global History  Project web site is to recognize and document the histories and current events of the pioneer clubs in what has become the world’s oldest and largest service organization.  'Rotary's rendezvous with destiny' depended on the success of these first 100 clubs.  Without them leading the way and spreading Rotary's vision and message, Rotary would not be what it is today.  These 'mother clubs' of all the other Rotary clubs in the world have much to share with existing and new clubs around the world.  Come on in and visit us!"

2007/08 Board, Secretary 08/09, fellowship coordinator www.rghf.org/fellowship  08/09, & RGHF AMBASSADOR, New Zealand History: Norman R. Winterbottom

 

A Rotarian since 1970, when he joined the Rotary Club of Auckland East (D-292) Norm Winterbottom has been a member of Glenfield, Devonport (charter member) and Milford clubs (all D-9910) and is currently a member of Katikati (D-9930).

 

He has served as club secretary, treasurer, bulletin editor, webmaster, public image  and has served for many years on District Committees both as a member and as chairman.

 

The founder of the Rotary International New Zealand Science & Technology Forum, of which he was the Director for six years, and also RDU Rotary Supplies New Zealand. Norm holds Service awards from District 9920 and the Milford Club.  He is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow.  His Classification is “Shipping & Customs.”

"I am a Rotarian because I had the great good fortune to invited to join the Rotary Club of Auckland East (D-292) in 1970.    I had little knowledge of what Rotary was, but very quickly learned the meaning of Rotary’s Fellowship and just how unique it is.  I soon found that being involved with others in Service projects is both satisfying, and sometimes humbling.

Rotary has become a way of life.   Rotary has given me precious friendships with people of similar attitudes from all over the world that I should have been the poorer for not having their friendship."  

Senior Vice President - RGHF Features, Calum Thomson, CPF, PHF, Major Donor, Benefactor. Transport Management, RC of Longniddry & District, RI D1020 Zone 17. District 1020 Rotary Foundation Grants Officer 2004-07, researcher/writer and History Fellow for Rotary Global History Fellowship since the winter of 2001 Cal is also the coordinator for the conventions and convention host clubs sections. He is also contributing editor for "What Paul Harris Said". He was awarded the "Ches Perry" Fellowship by the Rotary Club of Chicago. Appointed to the board in January of 2004. Elected to the 2004 Board and served as vice-chairman to the 2005-06 Board. Chairman/President 06/07

    "Looking at my Pelican History of America's index, I cannot find any references to "Rotary" or "Paul Harris".  I do, incidentally, find the names of some eminent Rotarians such as Woodrow Wilson and Franklin D Roosevelt.
    We shall have to find our own history.
    Understanding the past is, obviously, important in helping to explain the present. Why, for example, did the movement expand so rapidly? The answer lies with the early pioneers who understood that the "Booster" concept of self interest was flawed and only appropriate for short-term advantage. If the movement could adapt to serve the community both at home and abroad, it would be able to attract men (and women) from every part of the globe.
    Rotary has to provide  history as a resource for all of its 30,000 clubs. In the age of the world-wide web, it is so easy for one inaccuracy to spread like a common cold. Rotary Global History Fellowship (An Internet Project) web site should be a repository of all definitive answers.
    Rotarians, the world over, can examine the past and also read of Rotary critics such as G. B. Shaw or H. L. Mencken and realise that in reality, the sternest critics are club members themselves.
    So, let us learn from the past and try to live up to those who began these Adventures in Service."

Founder & CEO: JACK SELWAY, RGHF Founder and Chairman 2000-2004, Secretary 2006, Webmaster 2000-2004, 2006, 2007-  This Rotary history project was created, 11 October 2000, by: Jack Selway: Public Relations, (selway.org)  He is a Paul Harris Fellow, Benefactor and Major Donor of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. 

 

Lifetime Honorary member: Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise D5160. He lives in Pueblo, Colorado USA. Former Member: Rotary Clubs of Concord, CA (1976-77); Orinda, CA (1982-87); Lamorinda Sunrise Lafayette Moraga Orinda Rossmoor, CA (1987-1991) (charter president); San Francisco #2 (1991-1997) and Pueblo #43, Colorado (1997-2004).  Also a former member of Rotary Heritage & History International Fellowship, Rotarians on the Internet, International Computer Users Fellowship of Rotarians, and Paul Harris Room 711 Club. Rotarian of the year, 1988, District 5160 California. Ches Perry Fellow, 2003 (RC of Chicago) Selway is a member of Rotary eClub of the Southwest USA.

 

Selway maintains many non-profit websites for church and community.

 

"I hope this archive is an inspiration to all who visit. Many people have labored to bring you all of this rich history. This was also a personal labor of love. The items below, and the creation of this website are something for which I'll always be grateful.  This archive is posted solely for the protection of this valuable information and is not affiliated with any Rotary Club, Rotary International or Rotarian. My own valuable archives, books and memorabilia, collected from over 28 years in Rotary, are now part of the archives of the Rotary Club of Chicago, Rotary's founding club. Much of that is represented in the list of my personal contributions below. I could not have done this without the support of the original founders and the many other Rotarians who have since taken up the project. The work stands for itself and is a lasting tribute to Paul Harris, the founder of all of this."  Also see "Why I am a Rotarian."

Dr. Vimal Hemani, I am an active member of Rotary club of Rajkot Midtown (District 3060) since July 2003. I was the Director, Youth service of my club in 2004-2005, the director of Community service in 2005-2006 and this year I am the director of International service of Rotary Club of Rajkot Midtown. http://www.rotaryrajkotmidtown.org
It’s a matter of immense pride and privilege for me to be a Rotarian and I consider myself fortunate to be a part of Rotary Global History Fellowship. I am an Otolaryngologist and Head & Neck Surgeon by profession and practice at my private hospital in Rajkot, India.
I also serve District 3060 as the chairman of club bulletin committee for the year 2006-2007 as well as the co-chairman of interact clubs. http://www.rotary3060.net  I serve as membership secretary in Doll Lovers Fellowship. http://www.rotarydlf.org

I have been part of the team actively working on community projects like the Rotary Midtown Library started at Rajkot, the safe drinking water project where we will supply clean water to 82 educational institutions of our city etc. I also conduct various free medical camps and periodically give health awareness talks in the community. I am an active anti-tobacco campaigner.
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Dr Vimal Hemani
RGHF (Peace Sub Committee Chair)
Membership Secretary, Doll Lovers Fellowship
Chairman, Bulletin Committee
Co-Chairman, Interact clubs
RI District 3060
Director, International Service
RC Rajkot Midtown

DGE Usman Masud Khan, Pakistan DGE USMAN MASUD KHAN was born on 20th September 1953. A hard working and dedicated Rotarian who has the desire to help and possesses outstanding ability to lead. He joined Rotary in year 2000. In 2003 he became the Charter President of Rotary Club of Karachi Bay and till date is an active member of the Club. He has been actively participating and providing financial support towards numerous projects especially in the field of Education, Health and Female emancipation/Empowerment. Has received numerous awards for his work from our District. Districts outside Pakistan have also aptly recognized and awarded his humanitarian character trait.

By profession he is Executive Director in Pioneer Cement Limited.

A graduate from University of Punjab, he also did his Masters in Business Administration. DGN Usman Masud Khan has the tendency of raising the bar every time he finds someone trying to emulate him. He was awarded “Paul Harris Family”. He is the only Major Donor Level III in his District.

Member of Association of Cement Manufacturing of Pakistan. Member Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Vice Chairman Taleemgah Dukhtaran-e-Awam Trust. Life Member of the Society for the Promotion of Arabic. Member Pakistan Bangladesh Friendship Association. Member Pakistan Belgium Business Forum. Member Formanites Association Karachi. Member of Institute of Business Finance & Industry. Life Member Arts Council of Pakistan. Member of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Managers. Member Management Association of Pakistan. Member Pakistan Institute of Management. Trustee of “The Law” fortnightly journal. Advisor Editorial Board of “The Law Foundation”. Senior Vice Chairman “The Education Board for Girls Students”. Member of the Trust of the Board ofEducation of Pakistan Navy. Member of Institute of Business Finance & Industry. Member Panchayat (Judicial) Committee of Defence Housing Authority. Life Member of Defence Residents Society. Member Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority. Member Defence Authority Creek Club. Member Karachi Council on Foreign Relations, Economic Affairs and Law.

Director, History C0 Chair, RGHF AMBASSADOR,  and contributor: Basil Lewis: Education Adviser (retired and currently working for BBC Radio); RC of Humberside D1270; District PRO 1993-1998, RIBI Communications Committee 1996-7. Sometime columnist RIBI magazine 'Rotary'; International Genealogy and Heraldry Fellowship of Rotarians (IGHFR) RIBI Branch Secretary and Newsletter Editor 1995-2001, International President IGHFR  2002 - 2005.  www.1905society.org 2007

 

 

 

 

Author of 'Paul Harris in Britain' available at a now discounted price 10 dollars for US. 5 pounds for UK and equivalent elsewhere.

 

 

 

 

Basil has been a contributor to the Rotary History Project since 2002. Lewis became a contributor to this archive in 2005.

 

"The origins and development of the Rotary movement are important in a full understanding of our present world position. It is only in such an understanding that we can move into a relevant future. This project seeks to encapsulate the evolution of the whole of Rotary in a way no book or other medium has done so effectively before."

Left - Basil Lewis at the 2004 Osaka Convention booth

Frank Longoria, Membership/PR Co Chair, RGHF President 2010-11, Director: Frank Longoria joined the Rotary Noon Club in Denton, Texas in the 1980´s and dropped out for a few years.  He rejoined the same club in 1996. Upon his retirement in 1998, he joined the Rotary Noon Club of Marble Falls, Texas. He served as Director of International Service while a member of the Marble Falls Rotary Noon Club.  During this time he worked on several matching grants with sister clubs in Monterrey, Mexico and Ciudad Madero, Mexico.  The last matching grant allowed the purchase of an ambulance for a hospital in Ciudad Madero..  The ambulance was imported successfully. He is presently serving as the Sergeant at Arms for the Rotary eClub of the Southwest.   Frank and his wife, Lucila, were host and hostess for a Rotary Graduate Exchange Student from the Cotswold area in England in 2003.  They later traveled to England to visit with the student and her family.  They have also participated in several Rotary Friendship Exchanges with families from Mexico.

Frank is Professor Emeritus of Foreign Languages, Texas Woman's University, where he taught Spanish and Spanish-American Literature and Linguistics as well as English as a Second Language. He served as the Chairman of the Department of English, Speech, and Foreign Languages and Director of International Programs from 1978 to 1998. He initiated an English Program for students from Japan, and he and his wife visited Japan several times.  Prior to his tenure at TWU, he was a tenured Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington and at The State University of New York in Potsdam, NY: He was named Director of International Programs for the State University of N.Y., and he and his family spent 3 years in Madrid, Spain..  He holds a PhD in Romance Languages and Linguistics with a second specialty in Comparative Literature from the University of Washington

 

Frank is a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a Sustaining Member. His wife, Lucila, is also a Paul Harris Fellow. Frank thinks that the world will be a better place when all wars are considered history.

Webmaster Paul D. McLain, RC of North Colorado Springs, D5470, USA,  Past Assistant Governor, Past Club President.  Currently Administrative Webmaster www.northcoloradospringsrotary.org and Administrative Webmaster for District 5470 www.rotary5470.org .

Paul is a thirty year Rotarian from the North Colorado Springs Club, District 5470. He and his wife Marna are Multiple Paul Harris Fellows and Benefactors, he is a Past President of his Club (1988-9) after serving in a succession of chairs. Paul has served as an Assistant District Governor.

Web Master duties have expanded from being the founder of the North Colorado Spring Rotary Club site www.northcoloradospringsrotary.org , after being the founder, and later Web Master of the Rotary District 5470 site www.rotary5470.org , and now is a fledgling member of the Web Master group on http://www.rotaryhistoryfellowship.org www.rotaryfirst100.org ,

After College at Knox in Galesburg, IL and Parsons in Fairfield, IA, he accepted a position at the YMCA in Washington, IA as Boys Work Secretary (Director). As the years progressed positions in the YMCA were accepted in Minneapolis, MN; Cedar Rapids, IA; and Indianapolis, IN where he completed tours as Program Director, Camp Director, Resident and Adult Program Director, Branch Executive Director, and Metropolitan Program Director. Over the years his studies continued at George Williams College and the University of Minnesota.

Following the career as a Y Director, Paul and wife Marna embarked on a second career as Business Owners. They moved to Colorado Springs, CO in 1977 and established a franchise Printing and Copying business with the "Big Red Q Quickprint" franchise. After five years with that organization they bought out their contract and continued the enterprise as "Already ... All Ready!! Printing & Copying" an independent business until they sold the business and retired in 1995.

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Tim Tucker, UK RGHF President 2011-12 Member of the Rotary Club of St Ives in Cambridgeshire since autumn 1995.  President 2002-2003.  Paul Harris Fellow.  Other club offices held from 1996 include the Chairs of Community Service, Youth Opportunities, International Service and Membership Service.  Also, three separate years during this time as club Rotaract Officer.  District 1070 Rotaract Officer 2006-2009, and member of D1070 Membership Services Committee.

In 1974 invited to join the Rotaract Club of Epsom prior to club formation in 1975, but only 17 at the time so had to wait a little longer.  Joined the club in 1976.  Over the following ten years held various club positions including Vocational Service Chair, Club Service Chair and Treasurer.  President 1979-1980.  District 114 Vice Chairman 1980-1981.  During the late 1970’s /1980’s District 114 consisted of some 50+ Rotaract clubs.  Past members of the club from my time continue to meet once a year on the Saturday before each Christmas.

A regular browser of RGHF website since early 2002.  Played the recording of Paul Harris from the website to my club at a club meeting in spring 2002.  Also used references from ‘My Road to Rotary’ and other RGHF information in proposing toast to RI and RIBI at my club Charter Celebration in October 2002.  Joined RGHF at the end of 2006 and, rather innocently, suggested that ‘wouldn’t it be good to have a similar History of Rotaract as part of the RGHF website’.

Rotary interests range over all the avenues of service.  In particular for Rotary Clubs to widen the service to their communities and internationally by creating and actively supporting a Rotaract Club involved in a full programme of service and fellowship activities.  Rotaract, as part of the Rotary Family, compliments the achievements of Rotary.   

The past 40 years of The History of Rotaract is waiting to be brought together in one place for the benefit of everyone with an interest in the history and future of the Rotary Family.

History is our future.  We learn from the past. We take the best from what has happened before and use this to influence the actions we take now.

Claudia Beatriz Simó Velázquez, Dominican Republic, member: Santo Domingo Bella Vista, D4060.

Ever since I was a child I felt the call to serve others regardless of race, creed or social status. I realized that I could serve under any circumstances and in any place. Since my teenage years I have volunteered my time and service in a number of foundations mainly directed towards the attention of children at the primary-school level.

It was my mother that motivated me to join the Rotary 2007. She is also a Rotarian. So now I serve along side my mother and the rest of the Santo Domingo Bella Vista Club of the Dominican Republic. Through the Rotary I have found valuable allies in each of my colleagues who serve with equal devotion and heart towards common purposes, "expanding our efforts to anyone who needs a hand and comfort". The Rotary is a lifestyle in my point of view. One that sets an example for each of its members as it has positively shaped the lives of my colleagues, my mother and my own life by being a part of this wonderful organization.

Even though my degree is in the field of interior design, I have dedicated my professional efforts to education and social service. My specialization is in Montessori Education and Learning Difficulties
I am the Director and owner of Noah's Ark School in Santo Domingo. I also offer volunteer assistance as an educational therapist in the "Centro de Vida y Familia" also in the Dominican Republic.
For me the profound function of the Rotary it is the intangible reward of satisfaction that you receive every time you see that your efforts have touched the life of a fellow member of your community and the world.