What was to become in 1913 the Rotary Club of Joliet, began in 1910 as the Study Club, whose purpose was to study business building, efficiency, and character development.

The tradition of Joliet Rotary has been to start a needed community project or assist a program that needs help. Once these community projects are working well, Rotary then moves on to something else. This policy is why Joliet Rotary is a well-kept secret in the community. Our Club has been instrumental in implementing many community services and projects, but the Rotary name is associated with very few of them.