Q: How do I join Rotary? A: First,visit a club close to you. The San Juan Rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at the Best Western Inn & Suites. Rotary was established in Chicago in 1905 by Paul Harris and 3 others. The meetings initially were rotated among members' offices, hence,the name, Rotary. Today there are over 1.2 million members, over 32,000 clubs, 529 Districts, in 200 countries!. Membership into Rotary is by inviatation. Most Rotarians are business owners, management, and community leaders. Rotary is a service organization.