Posted on Sep 04, 2026
 
 
 
This week's Rotary Foundation Thought is Foundation history
 
At the 1917 convention, outgoing Rotary president Arch Klumph proposed setting up an endowment “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” That one idea, and an initial contribution of $26.50, set in motion a powerful force that has transformed millions of lives around the globe.