Rotary International is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace throughout the world. More than 1.2 million Rotarians representing more than 31,000 Rotary clubs from 167 countries constitute the organization s membership. Each club meets weekly and is nonpolitical, nonreligious and open to all cultures, races and creeds. Rotary clubs develop community service projects designed to address critical issues such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy and violence. They also support programs for youths, vocational and career development and international exchanges for students, teachers and other professionals. Rotary International was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Evanston, Ill. The organization s motto is Service Above Self.