Paul Harris, Grow Up!
Paul Harris, Grow Up! Irene Herz
Paul Harris founded the first Rotary Club in Chicago in 1905. Just twenty years later, it had become an international service organization, dedicated to helping others through grassroots projects. Today, Rotary International© has over one million members worldwide and is a leading player in the battle to eradicate polio worldwide.
Paul Harris’ story is particularly appropriate for youngsters because he had such an unpromising start in life. His father never made enough money to support his family, and Paul himself was always getting into trouble. Sent to live with his grandparents in Vermont, he was considered to be a fellow who would never amount to much by the neighbors.
The story of how Paul used his love of people, of having fun, and of doing the right thing to build an organization of lasting good in the world will inspire youngsters and help them to understand that even the most unpromising of youngsters can grow up to be important.
Website: Paul Harris Children’s Book
