Posted by HisHughness on 4/4/11 1:21pm
Msg #378514

Query to the youngsters amonst us

This question is reserved for the younger members of NotRot; please, if you're over 30, don't answer.

Do you know how Notary Rotary got its name?

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 4/4/11 1:44pm
Msg #378515

Don't even remember being 30 , been a member

since about day 1, and I don't know answer.
Anxious to learn.

Reply by Lee/AR on 4/4/11 2:26pm
Msg #378528

Me, too!

Best silly guess: the wheels of the notary's car go 'round & 'round. I dunno. Harry?

Reply by Stephanie_CA on 4/4/11 3:14pm
Msg #378540

Re: Me, too!...Cute.... n/m

Reply by FlaNotary2 on 4/4/11 1:53pm
Msg #378519

I thought it was supposed to be like a Rotary Club for notaries.

Rotary Club 
–noun
a local club of business and professional men that is a member of a world-wide organization of similar clubs (Rotary International) devoted to serving the community and promoting world peace.
Dictionary.com Unabridged

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 4/4/11 2:31pm
Msg #378529

I used to think I was one of the youngin's 'round here ....

until you said you wanted answers from those under 30.

Reply by GOLDGIRL/CA on 4/4/11 3:04pm
Msg #378536

Re: I used to think I was one of the youngin's 'round here ....

Since you're not getting answers from the young'uns (and like Bob, I can't even remember 30), still - it's clear that "rotary" refers to the old dial phones - and in "call a notary."

Reply by James Dawson on 4/4/11 3:15pm
Msg #378542

Roledex would be my under 130 guess n/m

Reply by jojo_MN on 4/4/11 3:16pm
Msg #378543

Re: I used to think I was one of the youngin's 'round here ....

Guess I was wrong. I was thinking of the old rotary index cards. (You know the ones that look like business cards with tabs that hold them on a wheel that turns).

Reply by Stephanie_CA on 4/4/11 3:18pm
Msg #378545

Not under 30; thinking rotary phone

and the Notary - my thought is with Gold Girl out of California.

Reply by Stephanie_CA on 4/4/11 3:23pm
Msg #378547

Does anyone really know? n/m

Reply by bob/IA on 4/4/11 3:26pm
Msg #378549

Re: Does anyone really know?

I agree with Flnotary2. It's just a guess on my part but it is where I always thought the name came from.

Reply by Mia on 4/4/11 3:47pm
Msg #378557

Not under 30 but will take a stab at this.....

The Notary Public part we all know.
"Rotary" - deciding whether an action is ethical and in line with the rules/regulations/laws.
Or, having to do with meetings rotating between offices.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 4/4/11 4:00pm
Msg #378561

Because Notary Boatary sounds dumb. n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 4/4/11 4:28pm
Msg #378576

Because it rhymes.

Ooops - I'm old, disregard.

heh, heh, hed, heh

Reply by Les_CO on 4/4/11 4:54pm
Msg #378581

Re: Because it rhymes.

Apparently all the young vigorous under 30 notaries are all out doing signings (except Robert, he doesn’t do signings) we see only guesses from the aged sitting around, bored, waiting for the phone to ring.
I’m not under thirty, but because I’ve heard the rumor I’ll contribute, and perhaps stop all this speculation? (Although disclosure of this well kept secret, may cost me my membership?) Rumor has it that about 14 years ago Harry, for a vast sum, bought the idea for a notary web site where notaries could get together, advertise, share experiences and discuss relevant topics. (sort of like a ‘roundtable’) from a guy called ‘Nathan Rotary’ that unexpectedly had to leave Des Moines for health reasons….or so the rumor goes?? Plus it rhymes.

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 4/4/11 6:12pm
Msg #378593

Think that I may have it. Take off on....

Roto Rooter. Because you need to be a total $hit head to want to get into this
crazy business.

Reply by Moneyman/TX on 4/4/11 7:11pm
Msg #378617

LOL - or deal with a lot of it every day, right? :-) n/m

Reply by Robert Williams on 4/4/11 10:17pm
Msg #378666

Heck, I just assumed it refered to an old rotary style rolodex like I used back when I was under 30....

Reply by HisHughness on 4/4/11 10:25pm
Msg #378670

Truth is, I don't know. Like Robert, I have always assumed it stemmed from the Rolodex type address files, which was why I restricted the respondents to those under 30. Figured most of them had no idea what a Rolodex is. After posting the question, I went on line, and damned if rotary indexes aren't still available.

I have queried Harry for the answer, and will post it when he decides whether to unravel the mystery.

Reply by BrendaTx on 4/4/11 10:39pm
Msg #378673

Trivia tidbit: Back in '03 or '04 when I first located NR, I googled for other notary sites. I came across a few that I attempted to visit. When I clicked on the search engine link I was re-directed to NR. At some point, several sites were consolidated into this site.

My answer to your children's query? Now that you have upped the age and lowered the bar...I always assumed that NotaryRotary was a parallel to the international business group, Rotary.

It's a Rotary requirement to attend a meeting each week. That's why I have always been faithful to be here weekly, if not daily, over the past six or seven years.

If NR's name relates to a office supply, a Rolodex, it could be a paradigm shift for me.

I really wish we had not gone there.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 4/5/11 11:31am
Msg #378727

My thought too Robert... n/m