Architect M.E. Harpster and Harry A. Bauman, an executive with the B.F. Goodrich Co. discussed their vision to start a Rotary Club in Akron, Ohio.
Mr. Bauman was quoted as saying "We met with considerable skepticism. 'Akron won't stand for such a club' was quite the common talk.
But we put into practice that slogan- Fools Don't Know What Can't Be Done, and we went ahead and did it."
111 years later we thank them for their vision and determination!!
Rotary Club of Akron - Chartered April 1, 1914.
