How Inner Wheel came into existence?

Inner Wheel began on the 10 January 1924 when Mrs Margarette Golding presided over a club formed of Rotarian wives. The roots from which International Inner Wheel has grown were established in 1934 when the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in Great Britain & Ireland was formed. In 1930's clubs were formed in Australia, New Zealand and Norway.

Meeting in 1924- Pic Courtesy- International Inner Wheel

It was realised that unity is strength and members had the wisdom and foresight to form Clubs, later establishing Districts and then Associations and National Councils.

In 1967 International Inner Wheel was formed which gave an opportunity for qualified members in any country to serve as Officers and to strengthen the unity of the organisation throughout the world.

Today: International Inner Wheel links together members in different parts of the world including Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia & the America's.

The Objects of the organisation are:

1) To promote true friendship

2) To encourage the ideals of personal service

3) To foster international understanding

1. Who can become a member?
   
   ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
   
   Active Membership may be retained or taken up by the following provided that they are over 18 years:

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2. A female who is related to or was related to a Rotarian / former Rotarian/Inner Wheel member / former Inner Wheel member.
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4. The female partner of a male Rotarian.


5. A female Rotarian or female former Rotarian.


6. Former female member of Rotaract or the wife / mother of a member of Rotaract.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
Each Inner Wheel Club may invite a maximum of FOUR women who do not qualify to be an active member to join the club. Such members shall be subject to re-election annually.
Honorary Members, having served for at least two (2) years within a Club, may then be offered membership as Active Members of that Club, providing that a majority of the Club agrees.