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In 1919, four local businessmen, J.B. Kittrell, Dave Clark, Alex Blow, and Paul Clodfelter, decided that Greenville needed an organization for community fellowship and improvement. Knowing that Wilson had a successful Rotary Club, the businessmen contacted one of its members, Tom Pettus about the possibility of beginning a similar club in Greenville. After being approved by Rotary International and finding twenty-two community leaders to charter the club, the Greenville Rotary Club had its first official meeting in August 1919. Initially meeting in churches and even car showrooms, many of the members decided that the club needed its own building. After searching for an appropriate location, the members chose a spot on Johnston St. and construction was begun quickly thereafter. The building was completed in 1921 and would prove to be the first permanent Rotary Club facility in the world. Following many years of assistance to the community, including donations to fire and medical services as well as sponsorship of numerous community events, the Greenville Rotary Club sparked interest for additional clubs to be created in Farmville, Ayden, and Bethel.
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23452
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In 1919, four local businessmen: J. B. Kittrell, Dave Clark, Alex Blow, and Paul Clodfelter, decided that Greenville needed an organization for community fellowship and improvement. Knowing that Wilson had a successful Rotary Club, the businessmen contacted one of its members, Tom Pettus about the possibility of beginning a similar club in Greenville. After being approved by Rotary International and finding twenty - two community leaders to charter the club, the Greenville Rotary Club had its first official meeting in August 1919. Initially meeting in churches and even car showrooms, many of the members decided that the club needed its own building. After searching for an appropriate location, the members chose a spot on Johnston Street and construction was begun quickly thereafter. The building was completed in 1921 and would prove to be the first permanent Rotary Club facility in the world. Following many years of assistance to the community, including donations to fire and medical services as well as sponsorship of numerous community events, the Greenville Rotary Club sparked interest for additional clubs to be created in Farmville, Ayden, and Bethel.
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42893
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Various spokespersons associated with divisions of the Greenville Rotary Club speak on challenges for maintaining community service projects. the club started over 100 years ago. There are currently about 185 members. Women started becoming members in 1986 with the establishment of the Greenville Morning Rotary.
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42894
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"At 100 year's old, Greenville's Rotary building is the first of its kind in the world--and members are working to maintain it for years to come. The building was dedicated on March 14, 1921. The building has undergone several renovations recently at a cost of $30,000. Exterior painting costing around $13,000 will be done a in 2021.
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