Throughout the history of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg is found much evidence of the activities of the club in the four avenues of Rotary service. Its membership has been active in Boys' work, the organization of the Boy Scouts (1916), Girl Scouts, Aid in Christmas Seal, Community and War Chest campaigns, Red Cross, Tri-County United Way and others. Crippled Children's work was organized in 1927. PolioPlus Campaign: The members of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg contributed over $110,000 in 1986-86 in support of the PolioPlus Campaign. Community Service Award: In 1977, the Rotary Club of Harrisburg created the Community Service Award to annually honor a member of our Rotary Club for community service.