Inner Wheel
Inner Wheel is an international organisation founded in 1924 by Margarette Golding, a nurse, business woman and the wife of a Manchester Rotarian.[1] The first meeting was held on 10 January 1924 when 27 ladies attended. This date is now known as Inner Wheel Day. Gradually other groups formed themselves into Inner Wheel Clubs and in 1934 the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in Great Britain and Ireland was formed.
Before 1989, Rotary International generally prohibited women as members. Therefore another organisation was established for the wives and daughters of Rotarians, known as Inner Wheel. Despite women now being able to join Rotary, Inner Wheel Clubs continue in many countries.
The International Inner Wheel objectives are (a) promoting true friendship, (b) encouraging the ideals of personal service, and (c) fostering international understanding.
References
- ^ "The first ten years, from a club to the Association". International Inner Wheel. Retrieved 26 January 2017.