Welcome to “Discover Rotary”

What is Rotary? Rotary International, the world’s oldest service club organization, is a global network of business and professional leaders who Provide humanitarian service Encourage high ethical standards in all vocations Help build goodwill and peace in the world Rotary has 1.2 million members of 32,000 clubs in 168 countries Rotary’s motto is “Service Above Self” 1911 motto: “he profits most who serves best”

Object of Rotary The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service High ethical standards in business and professions; the worthiness and dignifying of all occupations as an opportunity to serve society Application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life Advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship united in the ideal of service

The Four-Way Test Of the things Rotarians think, say or do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Rotary History Rotary Founder Paul Harris The first Rotary Club was organized in 1905, by Chicago attorney Paul P. Harris The original four member club met for fellowship, in rotation at member’s offices -- thus, the name Rotary Rotary’s first community service project was providing a public toilet outside the Chicago City Hall

Rotary Club of Greenville Founded in 1916 Part of District 7750 Largest and oldest of 54 clubs in the District District 7750

Rotary Club of Greenville Approximately 330 members Meets for lunch the second and fourth Tuesday each month at the Westin Poinsett Hotel Named District Club of the Year in 2004 Completed $260,000 Rotary Family Literacy Center in 2005 Hosted District Conference in Greenville in 2008 & 2010

Rotary Club of Greenville Communication Club Bulletin District Newsletter The Rotarian Magazine Websites: - Home: www.GreenvilleRotary.org - District: www.Rotary7750.org - Rotary International: www.Rotary.org

Five Avenues of Service Club Service: Strengthening fellowship & networking while ensuring the smooth functioning of the club Vocational Service: Serving others through our professions and aspiring to high ethical standards – sharing skills and expertise through our vocations, and inspiring others in the process Club service examples: finance/budget, programs, luncheons, scholarship committee Vocational service examples: career day, law day, teacher recognition, salute to education, technology careers

Five Avenues of Service Community Service: Projects and activities that improve life in the local community International Service: Expanding Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the world and promoting world understanding and peace New Generations: Recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults Community service examples: holiday lights, youth leadership, literacy (read-to-me), money smart, & roto-for-charity International service examples: youth exchange, haiti

Club Service Fellowship and Networking Club meetings (2 per month) Social receptions (1 per month) New member lunch (1 per month)

Club Service Scheduling meeting programs & speakers Committee participation

Vocational Service Teacher Recognition Day: Teachers are recognized & rewarded for their service

Vocational Service Vocational Day: Students shadow a Rotarian for the day to learn about their respective fields

Vocational Service Law Day: Law Officers are recognized & rewarded for their service City Police County Sheriff Federal Agencies

Community Service Roper Mountain Holiday Lights Started in 1991 20,000 vehicles attend each year Raised over $1.5 million for charity since inception

Community Service Read-to-Me: Rotarians read to disadvantaged preschool and elementary school children

Community Service Youth Court: Restorative justice program for middle and high school students Club Scholarships: Greenville Rotary funds 7 new four-year college scholarships annually ($1,000/year each – more than 20 students benefit every year)

International Service Youth Exchange: Every year Rotary sends a 16-18 year old abroad and in exchange hosts a foreign student for the year

International Service Partners in Agriculture: Rotarians have established a program in Haiti to teach and deploy modern agriculture, thus producing crops to fight malnutrition in children Presently feeding over 14,000 children

New Generations Service Greenville Rotaract: Organizing a new club to meet the needs and objectives of young adult members

The Rotary Foundation Rotary’s non-profit foundation that supports Rotary in the fulfillment of the Object of Rotary and the achievement of world understanding and peace through humanitarian, educational and cultural programs

The Rotary Foundation PolioPlus program Launched by Rotary in 1985 Since then, Rotary’s efforts have achieved a 99% reduction in the number of polio cases worldwide

The Rotary Foundation Humanitarian grants Nutrition programs & installation of water wells & clean water systems

The Rotary Foundation Educational programs Ambassadorial scholarships Grants for university teachers

Why Join Rotary? Professional networking Opportunity to serve Personal growth Friendship Cultural diversity Good citizenship World understanding Entertainment Community involvement Ethical environment

Rotary Fees Member Dues $173 Rotary Foundation $100 Scholarship Donation $50 Meals $432 Total $755 plus Initiation Fee (one time) $150 Initial Investment $905

First Year Expectations Attend (or make up) at least 75% of all Rotary luncheon meetings (18 of 24 meetings) Attend at least two Health & Happiness Hours Act as Greeter for one Rotary meeting Attend four new member lunches Perform four hours of any Rotary service activity Participate on one Rotary committee

How to Join? Membership is by invitation from a Rotarian Submit a completed application with two member (sponsor) signatures The Board must approve your application and then your sponsor will introduce you as a new member during a meeting You begin new member orientation activities and a great adventure

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