Welcome to ROTARY! Welcome! And thank you for your interest in Rotary.

2 June 2014 - Original presentation Core values: service, fellowship, integrity, leadership, diversity Emphasis on ethics and vocational service Funds projects that produce lasting change OUR HISTORY 1905 – Paul Harris founds Rotary 1910 – First Rotary Convention 1925 – Rotary reaches 6 continents 2016 – 1.2 million members Rotary has been Doing Good in the World for over 100 years. The organization was started by Paul Harris, an attorney in Chicago who wanted to create a professional group with the same friendly spirit he’d felt in the small towns of his youth. He gathered three other professionals, and they met at one of their offices in downtown Chicago. They decided to call the new club “Rotary” for their practice of rotating meeting locations. At the organization’s 1917 convention, President Arch C. Klumph proposed setting up an endowment “for the purposes of doing good in the world.” That initiative became The Rotary Foundation, which has funded programs such as Ambassadorial Scholarships and PolioPlus and grants for thousands of projects around the world. Appropriate for use through 2016

Rotary is an International Organization There are 1.2 million members in 529 districts in over 160 countries throughout the world. Our club, Mill Creek is in District 5030 which is comprised of 47 clubs with 2617 members. The district covers what is know as the greater Seattle area – from Federal Way to Mill Creek. Rotary’s International headquarters is in Evanston, Illinois

What is Rotary? Rotary is an organization of business and professional men and women united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: First. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; Second. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society; Third. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life; Fourth. The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.

Rotary Motto “Service Above Self”

The Four Way Test Is it the truth ? Is it fair to all concerned ? Will it build goodwill and better friendships ? Will it be beneficial to all concerned ?

Women in Rotary In 1987-88 women were admitted into Rotary About 15% of Rotary members are women (higher in North America), and growing. Questions: Who was the first women president of our club? What year? Who was the first women president of our district? What year?

Annually each district elects a district governor Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world.                                          2016-2017 Rotary International President John F. Germ Annually each district elects a district governor 2016-2017 Rotary District Governor - but each club is autonomous. Forrester “Bo” Darling

2 June 2014 - Original presentation WHO WE ARE We are professionals who share a passion for and a commitment to enhancing communities and improving lives across the globe. With clubs in almost every country, there’s no limit to what we can do. We work together to exchange ideas, apply expertise, and implement improvements that transform communities. Rotary has been dedicated to service for over 100 years, and has grown into a worldwide organization with a respected foundation. The Rotary Foundation enables Rotary clubs to partner and receive grants to carry out service projects all over the world. Appropriate for use through 2016

The Rotary Club of Mill Creek What year was the club started (chartered)? How many charter members are in our club and who are they? Do you know who the first club president was? Bonus question – who is our current president, president-elect, and president designate or nominee?

How does the club run? Governed by Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws Annually elect our leaders (officers) of the club So, what is the Mill Creek Rotary Foundation? Separate legal entity 501(C)(3) nonprofit – Tax ID 91-1654238 Our club and foundation have the same leaders!

Rotary Club of Mill Creek Leadership The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Mill Creek are the club officers: President: Mike Mallahan President-elect: Kyla Smith Secretary: Sue Greenfeld Treasurer: Tom Fraioli Plus the immediate past President and chairs of Club Service, Sergeant-at-Arms, Membership Chair, and Public Relations. A new board is elected to take office on 1 July of each year. All positions in Rotary are one year terms that change on 1 July.

We implement the Object of Rotary through the Four Avenues of Service Club Service Community Service Vocational Service International Service

Avenues of Service Club Service* - Amanda Winn and Maria Matthews - Chairs Rotary’s first Avenue of Service involves actions a Rotarian must take within the club to help it function successfully. *Sometimes called Club Administration.

Club Service Getting the message out Mentor Program/Orientation Social Activities Club Management Front Desk & Greeter Club Programs Birthday Recognition

Avenues of Service Vocational Service Geoff Owen - Chair Rotary’s second avenue of service promotes high ethical standards in businesses and professions, recognizes the worthiness of all useful occupations, and fosters the ideal of service in the pursuit of all vocations.

Avenues of Service Community Service Barb Athanas - Chair Rotary’s third avenue of service consists of Rotarians actively working to improve the lives of those around them. From providing safe havens for street children to helping the poor become self-sufficient through the establishment of revolving loan funds, they engage in an impressive spectrum of Community Service activities.

Community Service Projects Food Drives/Adopt a Family for Christmas Scoreboard at Mill Creek’s Freedom Field & Archbishop Murphy High School Dictionaries for Elementary Schools Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts’ Programs YMCA Easy Access Steps for Pool Van for Mill Creek Senior Center, Mill Creek Food Bank & Cocoon House Soldiers Angels – Holiday Packages Computers for Wounded Warriors Program YWCA Pathways for Women Support for Everett Public Schools Foundation And, the list goes on and on!!!

Avenues of Service International Service Danielle Pratt - Chair Rotary’s fourth avenue of service comprises those things Rotarians can do to encourage and foster the advancement of understanding and goodwill among people of the world.

International Service Projects Prosthetic Limb Center in SE Asia to assist war and land mine victims Thousands of wheelchairs throughout Latin America, South America, and Eurasia Hearing aids for children in Guatemala Clean water and sanitation projects in Guatemala Medical supplies for burn center clinic in Chile Micronutrient project for women of child-bearing age in Guatemala Computers in the school project in Guatemala And, the list goes on and on!!!

There’s More! In addition to these committees, we also have: New Generations – Becky Daily, Chair Rotary Youth Exchange – Geoff Owen, Chair Membership – Jeff Pratt, Chair Public Relations – Dave Gunter, Chair Rotary Foundation Terry Klett, Chair

DEVELOPING YOUNG LEADERS We invest in new generations of leaders to deliver on the promise of a brighter future. Our programs for young people foster leadership skills, cross-cultural understanding, and humanitarian focus. DEVELOPING YOUNG LEADERS

New Generations Student of the Month Scholarships Monthly recognition of Jackson and Archbishp Murphy High School student during the school year Second Wednesday of the month Chosen by the school based on club chosen theme Scholarships Formal submission process – chosen by our club members Jackson, Archbishop Murphy & Sno-Isle Future – Glacier Peak?

New Generations Rotaract Club Interact Club A Rotary-sponsored service club for men and women between the age of 18 to 30 +7500 Rotaract clubs in some 155 countries Interact Club Rotary-sponsored service club for young people between the ages of 14 to 18 Interactors are typically school based +8600 Interact clubs in some 110 countries

Rotary Youth Exchange Program What is it? 16-18 year olds are exchanged worldwide. Part of a 7,000 students/year program. Rotarians host these young people in their homes for three to five months. Students become part of the family. Students participate in a full school year, staying with two or three different families. Our club’s participation? We currently host two students. Who are they and where is each from?

Membership There are two types of membership in a Rotary club: Active Rotarian: an adult of good character and good business or professional reputation, who holds or has held an executive position with discretionary authority in any worthy and recognized business or profession. Honorary Rotarian – who is our club’s only “Honorary” member?

Public Relations Getting the message out! Build a positive image of our club through the media Help drive membership Drive support for club activities Primary target Newspaper and local magazines Club’s web and Facebook pages

MAKE A DIFFERENCE SLIDE TITLE When you join Rotary, your potential to do good in the world grows exponentially. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in your community and be a part of lasting change that improves the quality of life for people around the world. MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Projects – How do we do all we do? Once a year: each committee identifies and prioritizes its list of possible projects determines how much it needs budget-wise Our Board of Directors reviews and determines the committee budget Committees then implement its plan If needed, revisions are made during the year with Board approval

Projects – How do we afford all we do? Sources of Funds Dues – primarily cover club operations,RI, District dues “Happy Bucks” goes to club operations “Split the pot” raffle go to club operations Meals goes to meals But, what about all the projects? From our major fundraising activity – AUCTION!

A “little” bit more on our budget! <Tom Fraioli, Treasurer “Extraordinaire” to cover!>

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We work within our communities and connect with other clubs to work on international projects that address today’s most pressing humanitarian challenges, including fighting disease, providing clean water, supporting education, and promoting peace. Rotary may not be the only nonprofit focusing on these issues, but our unwavering commitment, innovative approach, community presence, and global network are unique. We see opportunities where others see obstacles. OUR IMPACT

“World Peace through Understanding” The Rotary Foundation “World Peace through Understanding”

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

Rotary Areas of Focus Promoting Peace Fighting Disease Providing Clean Water Saving Mothers and Children Supporting Education Growing Local Economies

The Rotary Foundation Source of Funds Paul Harris Fellowships Sustaining Members Benefactors Annual Giving Programs Major Giving

Paul Harris Fellows and Benefactors Paul Harris recognition occurs with cumulative giving of $1000. Bequest society occurs with a gift in your estate of $10,000. Benefactor recognition occurs with a gift in your estate of at least $1,000. Many members are benefactors or major donors ($25,000 contribution). Many of our members are sustaining members, contributing $100 per year, or more.

The Rotary Foundation Where do the Funds Go? Global Grants District Grants Rotaract Grants Assistant Governor Express Grants Polio Plus

Our largest and proudest effort is our work to eradicate polio Our largest and proudest effort is our work to eradicate polio. This initiative requires persistent effort as new cases pop up even while we prevent others. We initiated this campaign in 1979 by vaccinating children in the Philippines. With the help of our global partners, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, we have reduced polio cases worldwide by 99.9%.

The Privileges in Rotary The privilege of FRIENDSHIP with other Rotarians in your community, neighboring cities and towns, throughout the USA and around the world The privilege of GIVING SERVICE to your community The privilege of DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL and understanding The privilege of helping BUILD HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDS within your vocation through the common bond of Rotary

CONNECT ACROSS CONTINENTS When you join the Rotary family, you become part of a global network of people of action. You’ll have opportunities to attend conventions and conferences locally and internationally, and to connect with members from all over the world. CONNECT ACROSS CONTINENTS

Your Obligations in Rotary Attendance Attendance at the weekly meetings is a benefit of Rotary – it is not mandatory. You can easily maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary club meeting, participating in club service projects, and activities. Your attendance helps make us a better club.

Your Obligations in Rotary Participation To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents: in community work in fellowship and social functions In bringing high ethical standards to your vocation in club and district activities in international service to others

Rotary Club of Mill Creek Being a Rotarian is Service Above Self Adhering to the Four Way Test Having Fun

Rotary Club of Mill Creek Minimum Annual Goals of our members To Bring in one new member To Support the Rotary Foundation and our club’s fundraising activities To Actively Participate in Club Meetings & Activities To timely pay your dues!

You are Rotary Participate for friendship Participate for service Participate for fellowship Participate for knowledge Participate for international understanding Have FUN! Remember, you are Rotary!

Want to know more? Go to Club Board meetings, district or international conferences, or go to any of the following webpages: http://www.millcreekrotary.org/ - home page and access to Facebook https://www.rotary.org/en - Rotary International home page and “My Rotary” portal http://rotarydistrict5030.org/ - our district home page and DACdb logon portal http://www.zone2526.org/ - great resource for all things Rotary

Rotary Club of Mill Creek! Welcome to the Rotary Club of Mill Creek!