Birth of Tientsin Rotary Club (天津扶輪社) in 1923


Birth of Tientsin Rotary Club 天津扶輪社 in 1923
ENG

The Rotary Club of Tientsin (天津扶輪社), established in 1923, was the second Rotary Club in the Republic of China. Founded within the international settlements of the Tientsin Treaty Port (now Tianjin), its formation was initiated in October 1922 with support from the Rotary Club of Shanghai. Key founders included Albert Charles Row, Theodore Judson Worthman, and Dr. Julian Petit. The club held its formal organizing meeting on February 27, 1923, and received its international charter (#1444) on June 15, 1923. The founding officers were President Worthman, Vice-President Woollen, Secretary Row, and Treasurer Tipper. With 53 members comprising professionals, military officers, consular officials, and businessmen from both foreign and Chinese backgrounds, the club reflected the multinational character of the Tientsin International Settlement. It promoted Rotary International’s motto “Service Above Self” through ethical business practices, fellowship, and community service, including notable events like the 1924 “Father and Son Week” parade. This establishment marked an important milestone in Rotary’s expansion and civic involvement in early 20th-century China.

PTG

O Rotary Club de Tientsin (天津扶輪社), fundado em 1923, foi o segundo clube Rotary na República da China. Estabelecido nas concessões internacionais do Porto de Tientsin (atual Tianjin), sua criação foi iniciada em outubro de 1922 com apoio do Rotary Club de Xangai. Os principais fundadores foram Albert Charles Row, Theodore Judson Worthman e Dr. Julian Petit. O clube realizou sua reunião organizadora formal em 27 de fevereiro de 1923 e recebeu sua carta internacional (#1444) em 15 de junho de 1923. Os oficiais fundadores incluíram o presidente Worthman, vice-presidente Woollen, secretário Row e tesoureiro Tipper. Com 53 membros, incluindo profissionais, oficiais militares, funcionários consulares e empresários de origens estrangeiras e chinesas, o clube refletiu o caráter multinacional da Concessão Internacional de Tientsin. Promoveu o lema do Rotary International “Serviço Acima de Tudo” por meio de práticas comerciais éticas, confraternização e serviços comunitários, destacando eventos como o desfile da “Semana dos Pais e Filhos” de 1924. Sua fundação marcou um marco importante na expansão do Rotary e no envolvimento cívico na China do início do século XX.

中文

天津扶輪社(天津扶輪社)成立于1923年,是中华民国第二个扶轮社。该社成立于天津条约港(今天津)的国际租界内,成立筹备始于1922年10月,得到了上海扶轮社的支持。主要创始人包括Albert Charles Row、Theodore Judson Worthman和Dr. Julian Petit。扶轮社于1923年2月27日召开正式组织会议,并于1923年6月15日获得国际宪章(编号1444)。创始官员有会长Worthman、副会长Woollen、秘书Row和司库Tipper。成员共53人,包含专业人士、军事官员、领事官员及中外商人,体现了天津国际租界的多元文化特色。扶轮社秉持“服务优先”(Service Above Self)宗旨,推动商业诚信、联谊及社区服务,举办了1924年“父子周”游行等活动。扶轮社的成立标志着20世纪初扶轮在中国的发展及社会参与的重要里程碑。

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