Silvester schiele biography

On  23 February , Paul P. Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram E. Shorey gathered in Loehr’s office for what would become known as the first Rotary club meeting.

Harris’ desire for camaraderie among business associates brought together these four men and eventually led to an international organization of service and fellowship.

Each of the first four Rotarians, and Harry L.

Ruggles, who is often called the “fifth Rotarian,” brought different professional perspectives to the organization.

Rotary’s founder, Harris, was born in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, on 19 April He was raised by his paternal grandparents in Vermont and attended the University of Vermont, Princeton, and the University of Iowa.

Harris, a lawyer, was Rotary president from to and a member of the Rotary Club of Chicago until his death on 27 January

Loehr, a mining engineer, was born on 18 October in Carlinville, Illinois, USA. He was a Rotarian for only a few years, nev