Gyro International

Gyro International is a non-profit social, service, and fraternal club for men located in the United States and Canada. Gyro was founded by Paul Schwan, Clarence (Gus) Handerson, and Edmund (Ed) Kagy in April 1912 in Cleveland, Ohio. The primary purpose of the club is the promotion of friendship.

The first formal meeting was held on June 24, 1912, during which a constitution was presented and accepted, even though the club had no official name at the time. On January 7, 1913 the name Gyro (suggested by new member Jimmie Hubbell) was adopted. It was drawn from the word gyroscope, symbolizing the ability to maintain a desired course and attitude regardless of outside influences.

Gyro's stated mission

The promulgation of friendship among men of all states, provinces and nations.
The cementing of relationship and establishment of cooperation between all Gyro clubs wherever situated.
The preservation and extension of principles and ideals of this organization.

Playground movement

In Canada during the first half the twentieth century, Gyro clubs were notable patrons of playgrounds, along with other service clubs like the Kinsmen and the Kiwanis.

Gyro parks are found in the Province of Alberta in the cities of Calgary, Edmonton,^[1] and Lethbridge.^[2]

In the Province of British Columbia Gyro Parks are in the cities of Trail, Saanich (Cadboro Bay), Penticton^[3] and Nanaimo.^[4]

The Nanaimo club is still very active with parks and continues to donate money and man power to build and maintain parks.

Gyro International

Gyro's stated mission

Playground movement

Local Gyro Club websites

District websites

References

External links

See also