The world's first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, Illinois, USA, was formed on 23 February 1905 by Paul P. Harris, an attorney who wished to recapture in a professional club the same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth. The name "Rotary" derived from the early practice of rotating meetings among members' offices.

Rotary's popularity spread throughout the United States in the decade that followed; clubs were chartered from San Francisco to New York. By 1921, Rotary clubs had been formed on six continents, and the organization adopted the name Rotary International a year later.

As Rotary grew, its mission expanded beyond serving the professional and social interests of club members. Rotarians began pooling their resources and contributing their talents to help serve communities in need. The organization's dedication to this ideal is best expressed in its principal motto: Service Above Self. Rotary also later embraced a code of ethics, called the 4-Way Test that has been translated into hundreds of languages.

During and after World War II, Rotarians became increasingly involved in promoting international understanding. In 1945, 49 Rotary members served in 29 delegations to the United Nations Charter Conference. Rotary still actively participates in UN conferences by sending observers to major meetings and promoting the United Nations in Rotary publications. Rotary International's relationship with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) dates back to a 1943 London Rotary conference that promoted international cultural and educational exchanges. Attended by ministers of education and observers from around the world, and chaired by a past president of RI, the conference was an impetus to the establishment of UNESCO in 1946.

An endowment fund, set up by Rotarians in 1917 "for doing good in the world," became a not-for-profit corporation known as The Rotary Foundation in 1928. Upon the death of Paul Harris in 1947, an outpouring of Rotarian donations made in his honor, totaling US$2 million launched the Foundation's first program - graduate fellowships, now called Ambassadorial Scholarships. Today, contributions to The Rotary Foundation total more than US$80 million annually and support a wide range of humanitarian grants and educational programs that enable Rotarians to bring hope and promote international understanding throughout the world.

An endowment fund, set up by Rotarians in 1917 "for doing good in the world," became a not-for-profit corporation known as The Rotary Foundation in 1928. Upon the death of Paul Harris in 1947, an outpouring of Rotarian donations made in his honor, totaling US$2 million launched the Foundation's first program - graduate fellowships, now called Ambassadorial Scholarships. Today, contributions to The Rotary Foundation total more than US$80 million annually and support a wide range of humanitarian grants and educational programs that enable Rotarians to bring hope and promote international understanding throughout the world.

In 1985, Rotary made a historic commitment to immunize all of the world's children against polio. Working in partnership with nongovernmental organizations and national governments thorough its PolioPlus program, Rotary is the largest private-sector contributor to the global polio eradication campaign. Rotarians have mobilized hundreds of thousands of PolioPlus volunteers and have immunized more than one billion children worldwide. By the 2005 target date for certification of a polio-free world, Rotary will have contributed half a billion dollars to the cause.

As it approached the dawn of the 21st century, Rotary worked to meet the changing needs of society, expanding its service effort to address such pressing issues as environmental degradation, illiteracy, world hunger, and children at risk. The organization admitted women for the first time (worldwide) in 1989 and claims more than 145,000 women in its ranks today. Following the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Rotary clubs were formed or re-established throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Today, 1.2 million Rotarians belong to some 31,000 Rotary clubs in 166 countries.

Paul P. Harris (1868-1947) was a Chicago attorney in 1905 when he had an idea for a club in which professionals could share "mutual cooperation and informal friendship such as all of had once known in our villages." On the evening of Thursday, 23 February 1905, Harris gathered three business acquaintances to form a group that became the Rotary Club of Chicago, initiating the world's first service organization. Harris became the first president of what would later become Rotary International, the association of Rotary clubs around the world with 1.2 million members united under the motto Service Above Self.

Silvester Schiele (1870-1945) was a coal dealer and a client of Paul Harris in 1905. Born in rural Indiana, Schiele liked to tell Harris interesting anecdotes of his "young pioneer" boyhood. During the course of their business dealings, Harris first shared the idea with Schiele for a new kind of club for professionals. On 23 February 1905, Harris invited Schiele for dinner to develop his ideas of a fellowship and booster club. In addition to becoming first president of the Rotary Club of Chicago, Schiele developed a close lifelong friendship with Harris.

Gustavus H. "Gus" Loehr (1864-1918) was a Chicago mining engineer who lent his office on the seventh floor of the Unity Building at 127 Dearborn Street in Chicago for the first gathering of the founders of Rotary on 23 February 1905. Loehr invited Hiram Shorey to this meeting. His health later deteriorated and he left the club, but remained a supporter of Rotary until his death at age 53.

Hiram E. Shorey (1862-1944) was a merchant tailor in 1905. One of the founding four members of the Rotary Club of Chicago, he remained a Rotarian for only a short time before moving back to his home state of Maine. Upon his later return to Chicago, he rejoined for a brief time before resigning again. Despite his brief membership, Shorey was always supportive of the Rotary Club of Chicago and voiced pride at his early association with Rotary.

Paul Percival Harris, the founder of Rotary was born in Racine, wisconsin, USA. Paul was the second of six children to George N Harris and Cornelia Bryan Harris. A man with varied knowledge and experience, he received Bachelor of Physical Culture and an honorary LLD degree from the University of Vermont and LLB from the University of Iowa.

Paul Harris worked as a newspaper reporter, a business teacher, stock company actor, cowboy and as a salesman for marble and granite concern before finally settling in Chicago in 1896 to practice law.

In July 1910, he married Jean Thomson Harris, a Scottish girl and a co-member in Chicago Prairee Club. One evening Paul went with a professional friend to his suburban home. After dinner, as they strolled through the neighborhood, Paul's friend was greeted by name by various tradesmen at their stores. This reminded Paul of his New England village and it occurred to him, why not in Chicago have a fellowship composed of just one man from each of many different occupations, without restrictions as to their politics or religion, with broad tolerance of each other's opinion. In such a Fellowship could there not be mutual helpfulness?

On 23 February 1905, Paul Harris formed the fist club with three young businessmen: Sylvester Schiele, a coal merchant, Gustavus Loehr, a mining engineer and Hiram Shorey, a merchant tailor.

Paul Harris was the first President of the National Association of Rotary Clubs in 1910 and also of the International Association of Rotary Clubs (the name later changed to Rotary International) in the year 1912, Paul was active in Rotary until his death on 27 January 1947.

Today the seed he sowed in 1905 has blossomed into a large tree covering 190 countries and geographical regions with more than 30,000 clubs having a membership of over 1.13 million Rotarians worldwide.

Formation: Rotary Club of Uttara (RCU) was formed on 30th January 1991 with 30 members under the sponsorship of Rotary Club of Dhanmondi. Rtn. A. Rob Chowdhury PHF was the Charter President and Rtn. Mustafa Zaman Abbasi PHF was the District Governor. The Club was chartered on 22nd April 1991 the same year and the certificate was handed over to the Club by District Governor (1991 - 1992) Prof. Jalal U Ahmed PHF. Late Rtn. Ataur Rahman and Rtn. Salim Reza MPHF (PDG) were President and Secretary of Rotary Club of Dhanmondi respectively and Rtn. PP Nurul Islam PHF is the GSR.

1991-1992: Within few months of its formation, a devastating cyclone and tidal surge battered the coastal areas of Bangladesh on 29th April 1991. RCU distributed Tk. 15,000 and other relief materials to the victims. In less than a month, a tornado of great magnitude hit Gazipur district. Club members again helped the affected people with cash and kind.

1992-1993: Rtn. T. I. M. Hasan Imam (Late) was the President. This year was marked with various activities. Two bicycles were donated to Uttara Post Office for the postmen to deliver letters from door to door. In collaboration with the local leaders, the Club constructed a guard room for the railway guards at Kasaibazar railway crossing, Uttara. Four sets of uniforms were also donated to them. The Club organized two eye-camps where 140 patients were operated upon. As part of environmental conservation programme, extensive tree plantation was carried out in and around Uttara. RCU also sponsored Rotaract Club of Uttara. Rtn T I M Hasan Imam died in 1994. Members of RCU remember him with great respect.

1993-1994 & 1994-1995: Rtn. Dr. Atiar Rahman PHF was the President. The Board was installed through a grand ceremony at Hotel Sonargaon. Notable among the activities in the year were recognition of a police inspector for his dedication in performing professional duty, providing wheel chair to a patient, a successful community de-worming programme at Uttara and tree plantation. RCU sponsored Rotary Club of Dhaka New City, which is at present a very vibrant club. Uttara Central was another club sponsored by RCU which, however, could not sustain.

1995-1996 & 1996-1997: The club suffered from leadership crisis and was virtually inactive. Rtn A. R. Sarker was the President in 1995 - 96 while Rtn. Dr. Mahfuzul Haque during 1996 - 97.

1997-1998: Rtn. Advocate M. N. Mustafa took over as the President. He maintained a good fellowship among the members with his amiable personality and charming disposition.

1998-1999: Dr. N. I. Khan was the President. The most remarkable achievement of the year was the First Call Service which was aimed at helping the victims of the devastating flood of 1998. Being an erudite gentleman; he was very keen to inculcate education among people. To this end, he established a Life Long Learning Centre (LLLC) in the Club and arranged books, periodicals and magazines from many national and international organizations. He made an endeavor to collect used books, periodicals, magazines from the residents of Uttara to enrich the centre. However, the project could not live up to its expectation as the response from the people was not up to the mark.

1999-2000 (Millennium year): Maj. Gen. Dr. A. K. M. Safiullah Khan (Retd.) MC was the Millennium President. The President was able to raise the image of the Club to a considerable height. The President with his experience, prudence and dynamic leadership raised the image of RCU to a considerable height. The President built a new cohesion amidst the members by his comradeship. In this way, he was able to restore momentum and discipline within the Club.

This year was quite eventful. A splendid Installation ceremony was held at Hotel Kinnaree. Rtn. Kobbat Ali, Secretary and Rtn. Rahimul Haque in consultation with the President worked hard together to make the event a grand success.

Various welfare activities were undertaken during this period. A rickshaw van was donated to Sector 3 Welfare Association for collecting house to house garbage. The World Health Organization South-East Asian Anti-Tobacco flame (WHO-SEAAT), while passing through Dhaka, was received by RCU and exhibited in prominent places of Uttara, highlighting the significance of tobacco hazards. Moreover, Blood Donation, National Immunization Day programme and talks pertaining to issues of Rotary and the community by guest lecturers were also organized. RCU received five talent awards from the District, the highest for any Club so far, despite its low membership. This year, the Club started regular publication of the weekly bulletin ‘Turag’. Finally, The Club organized skilled training for three semi- educated youths. Training on Driving (with licenses) for two and welding for the other were arranged.

The most significant achievement of RCU was the formation of Inner Wheel Club of Uttara, which has managed to become vibrant within a short span of time.

2000-2001: RCU found the only charter member Rtn Rahimul Haque as its President who with his flamboyant presence and less formal approach in addressing issues drew attention of the members and the visiting guests. Most remarkable of all the activities was RCU's joining the comprehensive Anti-Dengue Campaign organized by Sector 3 Welfare Association. A big rally was brought out to create awareness amidst the residents of Uttara about the outbreak of dengue and its consequence.

A memorable picnic was organized at Ashulia, Savar. In order to mark the 10th charter celebration of the Club, the President chalked out a wonderful programme. All the Rotarians residing at Uttara were invited. It was rounded off by a pleasant cultural show.

2001-2002: The leadership of RCU was handed over to Dr. N. I. Khan for the second time. Rtn Shahnoor Wahid was the Secretary. The experienced President and the project oriented Secretary made it possible to establish a Rotary school for minor domestic helps at Sector 4, Uttara. Dr. N. I. Khan also took the initiative to enroll a talented boy of a poor family background in a school and arranged music lesson for him.

RCU members joined the National Anti-Tobacco rally and a seminar. The Club also organized a lively discussion meet on tobacco where Prof. Zillur Rahman Siddiqui was the Chief Guest. IPP Maj. Gen. Dr. A. K. M. Safiullah Khan (Retd.) presented the key note paper on tobacco hazards. Rotarian of GSE team from USA visited the Club and exchanged fellowship with RCU members. Most important event of the year was increasing its membership strength in response to RI drive for the "Global Quest." RCU attained the pinnacle of glory to be among the top ten clubs out of over 29,000 in the world. This Club increased the net membership growth by 308%, highest in the District. DG Abdul Ahad, PHF, B, MD recognized Asst. Governor of Area - 8, PP Maj. Gen. A. K. M. Safiullah Khan (Retd.) MC, President Dr. N. I. Khan, Secretary Rtn. Shahnoor Wahid and members Rtn. Lt. Col. Chowdhury Farid Ahmed (Retd.) & Rtn. B. M. Shoaib for their outstanding contribution in materializing this. RCU received an award for this from DG Abdul Ahad, PHF, B, MD. A beautiful globe made of semi-precious stone was received by the President Dr. N. I. Khan on behalf of the Club from the R. I. President at Rotary International Convention at Barcelona, Spain.

2002-2003: Col. Mujibur Rahman (Retd.) PHF was the President. He made a brilliant start by methodically presenting the year-launching held at Uttara Club. It was well-organized.

Dengue fever again created panic in the capital. RCU responded to it and joined hands with Uttara Sector 3 Welfare Association to make people aware about it. The President donated a ceiling fan for the office of Sector-3 Welfare Association. It was decided that the Club would find out persons having excellence in respective vocations (Teaching, nursing and security service) in Uttara and recognize them formally. Accordingly, Vocational Service Director PP Maj. Gen. Dr. A. K. M. Safiullah Khan (Retd) and member Rtn. S. A. Baten personally went round 30 Schools, 12 Hospitals and Clinics and to various Sector (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9) Welfare Association at Uttara to familiarize them with the theme of the project. The award ceremony was conducted at Uttara Club Ltd. PDGs, Rotarians, Rotary Anns, lets, IWC members, Rotaractors and distinguished guests of Uttara were present. RCU got a District award for this.

The Club was also very dynamic in terms of fellowship. A grand picnic was hosted by the owner of S. H. Castle Rtn. Shamsul Huda on Dhaka Chittagong high way. It was enjoyable and well-attended. RCU collected winter clothes from people and distributed those to the sufferers. Mrs. Razia Sultana, one of the past members of RCU and the Charter President of IWC Uttara arranged collection of winter clothes worth Tk. 20,000/- from RAOWA (Retired Armed Force Officers Welfare Association) for this purpose. On behalf of the Club, Rtn. Commander Shahidur Rahman (Retd.) & Rtn. Salamatullah went to Alamdanga, Kushtia for distributing these.

The President took initiative in arranging operation of a poor child with "hare-lip" by a team of experts visiting the country. RCU received an award for this from the District. The club participated in the District Award Ceremony and received five awards.

2003-2004: Soft spoken and a man of pleasant temperament, Rtn. Mirza M. A. Rouf was the President. He had the advantage of having young & agile Rtn. B. M. Shoaib as the Secretary. This year, the Anti Dengue awareness & prevention programme was jointly carried out by RCU, Sector 3 Welfare Association and IWC of Uttara.

Another project "Free Health Care Centre" was organized. This project was conceived in 1993 - 1994 but could not be implemented. The Free Health Care Centre is jointly sponsored by RCU, Sector 3 Welfare Association & IWC of Uttara. The Centre remains open on Fridays for general treatment and on Saturdays for family welfare programmes. RCU joined an enjoyable picnic organized by Uttara Morning Walkers Association of which PP Major General Dr. A. K. M. Safiullah Khan (Retd.) was the President.

2004-2005 (CENTENNIAL YEAR): Rtn. Shahnoor Wahid and Rtn. B. M. Shoaib were the Centennial President and Secretary respectively. The Club started working actively right from the day one. The Year Launching was arranged at the Red Fort Restaurant in a befitting manner. A large number of eminent personalities and family members of Rotary attended the programme.

Membership development was the major target of the year. Within first three months RCU was able to induct eight new members all of whom are very energetic and successful in their profession. The membership strength was 34, a growth of 113 percent. Retention was 100 percent.

The club weekly bulletin "Turag" got a new facelift with a printed cover. The second Rotary School for the domestic child workers came into being at Sector 5. A grand event was organized to commemorate centennial ceremony of Rotary in December 2004. Five renowned personalities were given RCU recognition awards for their outstanding career record and service to the community. On 22 February, 2004 RCU celebrated the birthday of Rotary by releasing 100 balloons, including a large one containing the names of 128 Rotary Clubs of Bangladesh. A centennial cake was shared among many community leaders in a programme held at the office of Sector 3 Welfare Association. A number of articles written by the Centennial President on Rotary activities were also published in newspapers and Governor's monthly letter. An enjoyable picnic was organized. The venue was offered by Rtn. S. A. Kader of Rotary Club of Ramna.

On 17th June 2005 National Professor Dr. Nurul Islam was accorded a reception by RCU for receiving prestigious WHO award for his contribution to Anti-Tobacco movement in Bangladesh. RCU received two awards from the District. One for the highest membership retention and the other for Protection of Child Rights.

2005-2006: The new century plus Rotary year popularly known as 101 saw an evergreen elderly President Rtn. A. F. Kabir. He took it up as a challenge to groom the young directors for future leadership. A colourful year launching programme was held on 1st July, Friday in club's regular weekly meeting. It coincided with the family get together of Rotary-Ann’s. The 15th Installation ceremony of the Board of Directors was held on 22nd July 2005 with Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, Executive Director, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) as the Chief Guest and DG Salim Reza as the special guest. The programme was attended among others by 4 PDGs, 17 Rotary Club Presidents & large number of dignitaries. The membership strength increased from 28 to 37. Retention of members was 100%.

The club continued the following permanent projects:– a. Free Health Care Center at Sector 3 Uttara. b. School for under-privileged children at Sector 4. c. School for under-privileged children at Sector 5.

New innovative projects like widow subsistence allowance, micro credit, safe drinking water, birth registration, rights of women were undertaken with the assistance of “Fauzia Matin Memorial Welfare Trust” in a remote Village of Wilipur under Chandpur district. Guest speakers spoke on different subjects during weekly meetings. Members were encouraged to speak on their own profession in the Club meetings. The President sent SMS to the members for attending regular weekly meetings. He used to present self-composed Bengali poem on different topics which were published in the weekly Bulletin Turag. These added new flavour and worked as a catalyst for the members to attend the meeting.

2006-2007: A relatively young energetic Board of Directors led by Rtn. B. M. Shoaib PHF took the challenge to carry forward the torch of Rotary Club of Uttara. The President made a brilliant start by taking up a tree plantation project at Uttara Sector 3 playground on 5th July 2007. The programme was attended by Dr. Hafizul Islam Bhuiyan Kusum, Dhaka City Corporation Ward Commissioner, PDG Magfur Uddin Ahmed PHF, B, Governor's Special aide PP Maj. Gen. Dr. A. K. M. Safiullah Khan (Retd.) MC and majority of RCU members. In addition, Inner Wheel District Chairman Razia Sultana along with the President and members of IWC Uttara, Presidents of different sector Welfare Associations were present in the function. To make the residents aware of the activities of RCU, printed T-shirts were distributed to the garbage cleaners of all the sectors of Uttara the same day.

A colourful Installation ceremony, Club charter day, fellowship dinners and an entertaining picnic were organized. Club Service Director Rtn. Khondakar Shahidul Hasan Feroz introduced incentives to members for timely attendance in the weekly regular meetings. Eminent persons were invited as guest speakers to make the meetings eye-catching.

RCU imparted computer training for the young people and recognized four renowned personalities of Uttara for vocational excellence.

Innovative fund raising programme and financial assistance by the President, Community Service Director Rtn. Salauddin Ahmed, PHF helped in implementing all the projects. Besides continuing the permanent projects, new projects like free health care centre at Sector- 6,Uttara and IWC, Uttara, library project for Uttara Girls High School, distribution of sewing machines, books for school-going street children at Bogra, wheel chair distribution and treatment assistance to institutions and individuals were organized. The Club also took part in disaster management in December 2007 and distributed winter clothes to poor people of a village at Panchagar.

The Club contribution of US $ 2,400.00 to TRF was the highest so far. Rtn. Shafiqul Islam & Rtn. B. M. Shoaib became Paul Harris Fellow (PHF). RCU went global by opening its website www.rotaryuttarabd.org. This was possible due to the efforts of young member Rtn. Tanvir Arafath and Rtn. Wasiuddin Al Mashud RFSM, the Vocational Service Director.

Time management in the regular weekly meetings, recognition of the members for their achievements by the President, communication with the members by the Secretary and co-ordination between President and Secretary went a long way in involving members in the Club activities. The year-long activity ended with a fellowship dinner hosted by Club President Rtn. B. M. Shoaib PHF on 6th May 2007 at Uttara Club Ltd. It was attended among others by the District Governor Rtn. M. Aminuzzaman Bhuiyan PHF, B.

2007-2008: An impressive elderly Rtn. Advocate M. M. Kobbat Ali, RFSM and young energetic Rtn. Kh. Shahidul Hasan Feroz PHF took over as the President and Secretary respectively. The Board of Directors comprised both veteran and young members.

Besides continuing five permanent and on-going ones, new projects like eye camp at Putia, establishment of Library project at Uttara Girls High School jointly with RC Metro Kualalampur, Malaysia for a period of five years were taken up.RCU provided support and assistance to the devastating flood & SIDOR victims in the Southern belt of the country.RCU also took part in joint project with RC Bogra. Programmes like tree plantation, smooth running of two schools for minor domestic help, two health-care centres, joint project with RC Bogra on sewing machine, library assistance to RC Mohasthangar distribution of winter clothes to Bhabadaha & SIDOR affected people, wheel chairs to five disabled at Gazipur, blind students eye operation program of RC Patuakhali & RC Pirojpur observation of club charter day, fellowship dinners, Installation ceremony, enjoyable picnic were also organized. The Club members contributed US $ 1,000 to TRF. Incentives for timely attendance in weekly club meetings continued. Finally RCU organized computer based skilled training for three youths and presented them with awards. Recognition of members’ achievements by the President, interaction with the members by the Secretary and co-ordination between the President and the Secretary went a long way in attaining Club goals.

2008-2009: The responsibility of the Club was shouldered on to Rtn. Advocate Zahid Hossain PHF. He set a record by making 7 Rotarians as PHF and 9 as RFSM. The club contributed US $ 7,800 to TRF, setting a new record for which RCU received the second prize in the Annual Award Giving Ceremony. Seven new members joined RCU which met the prescribed ratio of membership growth as designed by Rotary International. The Club also received the second prize for membership development in the Annual Award Giving Ceremony. President organized a number of innovative projects of which The Beggar Alleviation Project (BAPRO-a joint project with RC Shantinagar Dhaka for 5 years) located in Vakurta, Savar is worth mentioning. The land was provided by Mr. Qazi Raquibul Islam PHF of R C, Shantinagar. DG Mr. Hafizullah along with the district officials and the Rotarians from different clubs joined the programme. Pahela Boishakh fellowship get-together was held on 14th April 2009 and 100 tree saplings were planted in the same place.

A remarkable picnic lasting for two days was held in Barisal. It was jointly organized by RCU, R.C. Barisal Kirtonkhola, Barisal Rupatali. A discussion meeting on multifarious problems of Uttara Model Town was held at the office of Sector 4 Welfare Association, Uttara where the President, Secretary, members and officials of different sectors were present. A new project of 'Light the Rickshaw' was organized where 100 hurricane lamps were distributed among the rickshaw pullers. Under the project 'Fixing Reflectors', a few hundred reflectors were distributed and fixed on the back of the rickshaws. It was highly appreciated by the District. As a result, the District adopted the project and distributed several thousand reflectors to all the clubs. The President expressed his willingness to work on it and solve the problem permanently.RCU successfully continued its permanent project of the Rotary Community School at Sector 4. The number of students increased from 45 to 74.

An Iftar party was organized at Ekushey Restaurant. It was attended by the Rotarians, Rotary-Anns, Rotary-Lets and the Inner Wheel Club members. A fellowship dinner was also organized by IPP, President and President- elect of RCU at Voot er Adda Chinese Restaurant, Uttara. President Rtn. Md. Zahid Hossain PHF suggested observing it every year. Club members unanimously approved it.RCU undertook two blood donation projects, 3 N.I.D. centres, distributed clothes among van drivers of Sector- 3 Welfare Association, distributed winter clothes in the northern districts, provided financial assistance to Azimpur maternity centre, distributed sewing machines(two) to RC Bogra New Town, extended monetary help to a cancer patient( son of a freedom fighter),arranged computer training for the orphans at Azampur Hafizia Madrasha and Etimkhana at Azampur Uttara.

RCU sponsored Rotary Club of Shantinagar Dhaka. President Rtn. Zahid Hossain PHF was the G.S.R. of the sponsored club. On behalf of RCU, he was the sole participant to attend the R. I. convention held in Birmingham, U. K. RCU bagged two prizes - One for membership development and the other for TRF contribution and another one for sponsoring a new club in the District award ceremony.

2009-2010: Khondakar Shahidul Hasan (Feroz) PHF was the youngest President of RCU so far. His mission was to raise the image of the Club at home and abroad. The initiative of blending the prudence of the Past Presidents along with the dynamism of the young club members resulted in grand success.

Formal Installation of the President and his Board was held on 10th July 2009 in a befitting manner. The original Charter certificate is considered to be the most valuable assets of a Rotary club. It was however, not in the possession of RCU for a long time. With his tact, tenacity and perseverance, the President was able to recover and present the charter certificate (original) before the members on 22nd April 2010 in its 18th Charter Day. For this reason, the Charter Day celebration was of utmost significance this year. The image of the club was raised manifold by hosting two District Functions for the first time by Rotary Club of Uttara. These are the TRF Seminar 2009 under Governor A. K. M. Shamsul Huda PHF and District Membership Seminar 2010 under the DG Elect Dr. Monzurul Hoque Chowdhury MPHF, MC. Holding two District Seminars under two DG's in the same year is really an achievement for the club. The President, Rtn PP Dr. Md. Shahadat Hossain MPHF who chaired both seminars and the members of Rotary Club of Uttara deserve special recognition for that. .

Besides running five permanent projects, many joint projects were taken up as well as seminars were arranged with other clubs. Special importance about attendance in the regular weekly meeting by giving incentive and recognition resulted in a satisfactory average yearly attendance of 53%. In order to familiarize RCU abroad, the President visited a number of Clubs in France, Dubai, Malaysia, and India. He also exchanged club banners with 37 clubs coming from Russia, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, Poland, Nigeria, New Zealand, Brazil, India, Dubai and Malaysia in the RI Convention held in USA. Eight new members were inducted this year. US $ 2,700 was contributed to TRF. Rtn. PP Dr. Md. Shahadat Hossain became MPHF. RCU obtained first prize in Vocational Excellence Award under Vocational Service Category under the leadership of Club President and Program Chair Rtn. M. M. Khaleque Chowdhury RFSM. The activities of the year ended on 25th June 2010 with the 45th weekly meeting.

2010-2011: This year, young and energetic Rtn. M. N. Kabir MPHF took over as the President. Highlighting the importance of ecological conservation, he undertook the voyage with a tree plantation project at Gazipur. The President kept the tempo of introducing the Club and upholding its image at home and abroad by visiting a number of Clubs of the District and also at Malaysia and India. He exchanged Installation souvenir TURAG with fifty seven clubs.

Rtn M. N. Kabir MPHF was formally adorned with President’s collar through a gorgeous and well attended Installation Ceremony on 01 August, 2010 at Uttara Club. A full page special supplement on the Ceremony was published in the English Daily The News Today, the same day. Besides continuing the five permanent ones, other new projects were taken up and seminars were arranged jointly with other Clubs. RCU observed the International Mother Language Day on 21st February 2011, organized winter cloth distribution program at Rangpur giving away huge number of blankets and sweaters jointly with RC Gulshan. Since long, RCU had been thinking of erecting a Billboard for displaying the 4 way test of Rotary. This year, the President eventually made it possible and the billboard has been placed at a prime location of Banani. The most significant achievement is the Matching Grand Project “Adopt a Village – Ending Poverty one Village at a time – Masterpara, Dakhin Khan, Dhaka.” with International Partners Rotary club of Oakville Trafalgar, Canada-first of its kind in the history of RCU (Total cost of the project is USD 41,361.00). To make regular weekly meetings attractive, many efforts were made and guest speakers were invited to speak on Rotary and other important non-political issues. The incentives and recognition for timely attendance in the meetings continued. This endeavour yielded positive result and increased the average yearly attendance to 73%.

The activities round the year were well acknowledged and RCU received accolades from the District during the award giving ceremony on 29th June 2011. The Club received the following awards and recognitions:

 Matching Grant Project Implementation.  Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Public Image Building Activities.  Special Recognition Award for Organizing District Membership Seminar 2010  District Outstanding Leadership - as Dedicated Club President in Rotary Year 2010-2011.  In addition, Rtn PP Dr. Md. Shahadat Hossain MPHF got individual recognition from the District as Chairman of the Membership Seminar 2010 and District Interact Committee.