Overview

Zadar did not have chance as other Croatian towns to have its own Rotary club in the first half of the 20th century. But, thanks to its members and (its “godfather”) Mr. Hrvoje Vrčić´s efforts supported by RC Zagreb and RC Split, the first meeting of the preparatory committee for establishing Rotary club Zadar was held in June 12th, 1988. In May 15th, 1999 a charter ceremony denoted the beginning of the existence of Rotary club Zadar. The club is very active in fund-raising for the projects such as mine clearance of Zadar hinterland and Velebit, purchasing musical instruments for musical school Blagoje Bersa in Zadar and books for the lending library for primary school Zadarski otoci (The islands of Zadar), financial assistance to persons being under treatment for serious illness, organ repairing in Benedictine nunnery, establishing the Centre for researching the life of sea mammal, providing worthwhile medical machines and apparatus etc. These activities are usually arranged at Christmas concerts, masked balls, and regattas.