Rotary is the largest service organization in the world with over 1-2 million Rotarians organized into 32,000 clubs in 168 countries. In 2005, Rotary celebrated its 100th year of service worldwide, having been founded in Chicago by attorney Paul Harris in 1905.

The great humanitarian work done by Rotary International was extended to Marshfield, Wisconsin in 1919. As a club, we are now in our 88th year of service. The club is comprised of a highly regarded group of approximately 90 community leaders who are committed to the principle of "service above self."

-Marshfield Rotary was organized on May 26, 1919 and admitted to Rotary International Aug 1, 1919 with 25 members.

-The Paul Harris, Service Above Self program was initiated in 1940. A member of Marshfield Rotary, or a local business leader is recognized almost every year. Two honorary members include Melvin Laird and Frederick Fritz Wenzel.

-Marshfield Rotary has produced three district governors: John Adler 1943-44, Wikkiam Uthmeier 1969-70, John Cross 1980-81.

-In 1980 the club started the Rotary Exchange Program, hosting a foreign student, and sponsoring a Marshfield student exchange participant each year.