Expatriate Rotarians have been meeting regularly in Shanghai since 1997 to support worthy projects in our community, to encourage strong business ethics, and to promote the Object of Rotary. As a private club, membership is by invitation only and based on the classification principle where each members represents his or her vocation or profession. The club currently has more than 70 members and is growing annually. Members come from a broad spectrum of industries and professions, and currently represent more than 20 nationalities. Membership is currently restricted to holders of non-PRC passports. Charter History The Shanghai club has a complex history as it was originally chartered in 1919 as the first club in China. Recently it was readmitted to the Rotary world as club #60725, chartered 8 February 2006. Rotary Club of Shanghai Projects The Rotary Club of Shanghai is actively supporting and implementing many projects in our local community in greater Shanghai, in more distant regions of China - most often in partnership with Rotary clubs overseas, and from time to time we also support overseas projects. Following is a sample of some of our current project activities. Ongoing Community Service Projects Gift of Life Shanghai - Providing Heart operations for the underprivileged Aids Awareness Program Wheelchair donations to the needy in China Educational Projects