The Rotary Club of Arlington, VA is part of one of the greatest international organizations in the world – Rotary International. Founded by Paul Harris in 1905 in Chicago, Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are over 29,000 Rotary clubs in 163 countries, with nearly 1.2 million members worldwide.