1917 Rotary and the Greenville News co-sponsor Christmas party for 20,000 soldiers from Camp Sevier at Textile Hall. Rotary pledges fund-raising campaign for Furman gymnasium. 1919 Dedication of Furman s Manly Field, second Rotary fund-raising project. Rotarian Pete Hollis named superintendent of new Parker School District. At request of Rotary International, Greenville Rotary considers meeting weekly.
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Greenville celebrates Rotary s Boys Week with gigantic street parade. 1934 First Rotary Christmas tree for destitute black children. 1937 Club hosts all-day picnics for 600 underprivileged children in City Park. 1938 Club wins second place in community service in world-wide Rotary International competition. Club records 100 percent attendance.