The Mansfield Rotary club New Member Orientation The Mansfield Rotary club

Orientation Objectives To Gain An Appreciation For and Understanding of Rotary To Recognize and Understand the Responsibilities of Membership To Provide Information That Will Help You To Be a Successful Rotarian 9/1/2019

Mission of Rotary The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. 9/1/2019

Scope of Rotary Rotary is made up of three parts: At the heart of Rotary are the Clubs, which are supported by Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.Rotary clubs bring together dedicated individuals to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action. Rotary International (RI) supports Rotary clubs worldwide by coordinating global programs, campaigns, and initiatives. A new theme is identified annually. The Rotary Foundation uses generous donations to fund projects by Rotarians and our partners in communities around the world. As a nonprofit, charitable arm of RI, all of the Foundation's funding comes from voluntary contributions made by Rotarians and friends who share our vision of a better world. Together, Rotary Clubs, Rotary International, and The Rotary Foundation work to make lasting improvements in our communities and around the world. 9/1/2019

2019 – 2020 Rotary International President Rotary Structure Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world. Annually, each district elects a district governor. Rotary year runs July 1st – June 30th Visit: www.rotary.org 2019 – 2020 Rotary International President Mark Daniel Maloney of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA

District 5790 Website: http://www.rotary5790.org/ Peter Scott District Governor

Guiding Principles of Rotary Object of Rotary The Four-Way Test Five Avenues of Service

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 & professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life; FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business & professional persons united in the ideal of service.

The Four Way Test Of the things we think, say, or do … First… Is it the TRUTH? Second… Is it FAIR to all concerned? Third… Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Fourth … Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Five Avenues of Service Community Service International Service Youth Services Vocational Service Club Service INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

Five Avenues of Service Focus is on strengthening the club by achieving its goals through strong relationships and an active membership development plan. Club Service Rotarians serve others by contributing their expertise to the problems and needs of society and by practicing high ethical standards. Vocational Service Rotarians participate in activities that make the community a better place in which to live by finding ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities. Community Service Rotarians foster the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world and promote humanitarian efforts around the globe. International Service Recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, involvement in community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding. Youth Services

About Your Club …. The Rotary Club of Mansfield www.mansfieldrotary.org

Rotary Club of Mansfield Members & Membership Male & female business owners, managers and professionals interested in fellowship with other members of the local business community and a desire to serve the overall community in ways that require the talents and efforts of many people. Membership is by invitation & approval only.

Rotary Club of Mansfield Board of Directors Elections & Meetings A new board is elected to take office on July 1 of each year. All Officer and Director positions in Mansfield Rotary are one-year terms that change on July 1st. Board of Directors meets on the 3rd Friday of each month at City Hall.

Member Obligations SUMMARY Read the Materials in Your Orientation Packet You received this when you were inducted Meet Financial Obligations Attend Meetings Sponsor New Member Read and Make Use of Various Communication Media Participate in Community Events & Projects Honor the Four-Way Test in all your decision making HAVE FUN!

Member Obligations: Meet Financial Obligations One Time Fees Initiation Fee: $100.00 Recurring Dues & Other Fees Dues: $360.00 Annually Rotary Foundation Contribution: $100.00   Annually-voluntary Literacy Project Assessment $44.00 annually Dues are billed on a quarterly basis at $126.00 Invoice is sent to your email address

Member Obligations: Meeting Attendance Weekly attendance is encouraged, with make-ups available throughout the country and the world! Meetings: Every Tuesday at Walnut Creek Country Club, 12:00 -1:00 There are many club members who have sustained 100% attendance for years! At least 50% attendance is encouraged but we’d rather see involvement in projects! Make-ups are available through a variety of means and must be completed 2 weeks before or after the missed meeting: E-Club One (www.rotaryeclubone.org) Visit another club Participate in Rotary-sponsored community events/activities Notify Club Secretary upon completion of meeting makeup

Member Obligations: How to Sponsor a New Member Go to: www.mansfieldrotary.org and there’s a link at the bottom of the page for proposing a new member

Areas of Club Involvement Meals on Wheels Veteran Support Adopt-A-Street U.S. Flag Project Rotary Awareness Day Rifle Raffle Vocational Business Council Phoenix Academy Leadership Development Habitat for Humanity

Rotary Club of Mansfield History Chartered April 3, 1984

Paul Harris Fellowship In 1917 at first convention in Atlanta, Rotary established an endowment. Each year Foundation funds: Over 1,200 Ambassadorial Scholarships for study abroad. Over 150 international projects Ex. PolioPlus generated $500 million to end polio Over 150 International Volunteers Over 300 Group Study Exchanges Peace programs that explore conflict resolution Contribution of $1,000 or more over time earns the Paul Harris Fellow designation.

Universally: “Never say no” Scope of Rotary The world’s first service club Paul Harris founded Rotary in Chicago on February 23, 1905 In 1911, Rotary became international establishing clubs in Canada, England and Ireland Comparable to the U.N. 1.2 million members 34,000+ clubs 200+ countries 546 districts Paul P. Harris Rotary Future 481,000+ Kids & Young Adults Interact Ages 12 to 18 Rotaract (Rotary in Action) Ages 18 to 30 Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Rotary Motto “Service above Self” Universally: “Never say no”

History of Rotary

History of Rotary Paul Harris was raised by his New England Grandparents with values of tolerance toward all. He gained his law degree in 1891 and had a wide variety of jobs before settling down in Chicago to practice law. 1891–1896 First Rotary club organized in Chicago, Illinois, USA 1905 Second club formed in San Francisco, California, USA 1908 First Rotary convention held in Chicago, Illinois, USA 1910 The Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, becomes the first club outside the United States to be officially chartered. (The club was formed in 1910) 1912 Endowment fund, forerunner of The Rotary Foundation, established 1917 4-Way Test formulated by Chicago Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor 1932 Forty-nine Rotarians help draft United Nations Charter in San Francisco 1945

Rotary opens membership to women worldwide 1989 Rotary Club of Moscow chartered first club in Soviet Union 1990 Western Hemisphere declared polio-free 1994 Rotary Centers for International studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution established 1999 Western Pacific declared polio-free 2000 30,000th Rotary club chartered 2001 Europe declared polio-free; first class of 70 Rotary Peace Scholars begin study 2002 Rotarians raise more than $118 million to support the final stages of polio eradication 2003 Rotary celebrates centennial in Chicago, Illinois, USA 2005

Evolution of the Rotary Wheel Logo History of Rotary Evolution of the Rotary Wheel Logo Today 9

It’s Up To YOU! Welcome to the Rotary Club of Mansfield!