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History of Rotary International

Founded 23 rd Feb 1905  Paul Harris (lawyer), Sylvester Schiele (coal dealer), Gus Loehr (mining engineer) & Hiram Shorey (merchant tailor) met in Gus’ office in the Unity Building at 127 North Dearborn St, Chicago. Sylvester was the 1 st Rotary club president. Rotary Founder Paul Harris  16 Clubs formed the National Organization in 1910  Rotary became International in 1911 with Winnipeg, Canada’s Charter with Paul Harris as RI’s 1 st President

What Rotarians Strive To Do  Set an example of high ethical standards  Encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise  Search for the right people, not people with the right Classification to serve in Rotary Service above Self is our Motto

Rotary is an International Organization  529 Districts in 165 countries  >30,000 clubs  1.22 million members  Our District 6400  Covers SE MI & SW ON  51 Clubs  1,825 members

Rotary International’s Mission  Fostering unity among members  Strengthening and expanding Rotary around the world  Communicating worldwide the work of Rotary  Providing a system of international administration Support its member clubs in fulfilling the object of Rotary by:

 Elected from all over the world  Each District elects a District Governor  Each club is a autonomous club  Club President  District Governor Rotary International President, Glenn E. Estess  Governed by a President, President -Elect and a Board of 17 Directors

The Object of Rotary To encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular: 1)The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service 2)Set high ethical standards in business and professions;  the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations  the dignifying by each Rotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society

The Object of Rotary 3)The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to their personal, business and community lives 4)The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through:  a world of fellowship of business and professional persons...  united in the ideal of service

We implement the Object of Rotary through the Four Avenues of Service

The Four Avenues of Service 1)Club Service name  Help the successful running of the local club. 2)Vocational Service name  Promoting the “ideal of service” - throughout the business and professional world. 3)Community Service name  participate in all activities which make the community a better place in which to live. 4)International Service name  Encourage & foster the advancement of understanding and goodwill among people of the world.

Club Service Focuses on the successful functioning of the Club  Membership (incl. Classifications & Development)  Meeting programs (speakers, meals, banners +)  Rotary Information & Club Bulletin  Attendance  Fellowship  Public Relations

Vocational Service Club Vocational Service involves projects that: 1.Improve the quality of life in the workplace 2.Help all workers to realize their full potential 3.Recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations Obliges Classification holders to share the Ideal of Service in all Business & Professional dealings

Vocational Service Projects  Career Development  Vocation at Work  Vocational Awareness  Vocational Awards

The 4 Way Test* ( of things we say, think or do) 1. Is it the TRUTH ? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned ? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS ? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned ? * Created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932

Community Service (& Youth) Provides useful service to satisfy proven needs:  Environment  Handicapped  Senior Citizens  Youth, Interact (14-18) & Rotaract (18-29)  Safety  Shelter & Street Kids

International Service  By acquaintance of peoples, cultures, customs, accomplishments, aspirations, problems  By travel, at conventions, reading, and especially International Projects  RI & The Rotary Foundation are Major Resources in achieving International Service Projects Advances Understanding, Goodwill & Peace:

The Rotary Foundation “World Peace through Understanding”

The Rotary Foundation’s Mission: Fulfill the Object of Rotary and Rotary’s Mission Achieve World Understanding and Peace

The Rotary Foundation

What the Rotary Foundation Does Promotes World Understanding and Peace Works for a polio-free world Works for a polio-free world Cares for the children of the world Cares for the children of the world Feeds the hungry of the world Feeds the hungry of the world Provides educational opportunities Provides educational opportunities Preserves planet earth Preserves planet earth

Tools for Reaching this Goal Local, National and International  Educational Programs  Humanitarian Programs

Rotary Foundation Program Areas Educational Programs Humanitarian Programs

Educational Programs  Ambassadorial Scholarships  Rotary Grants for University Teachers  Group Study Exchanges (GSE)  Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution

Humanitarian Programs  PolioPlus Program  Volunteer Service Granst  Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants  Matching Grants  District Simplified Grants

PolioPlus Accomplishments   PolioPlus - initiated by Rotary in is the largest private-public health initiative in history.   Rotary led collaboration with partner organizations such as the World Health Organization and UNICEF.   Rotary has committed over $660 million for global polio eradication.   99% decline in cases since 1985

Basic Humanitarian Programs Criteria n Internationality/ Partnership n Significant Rotarian Involvement n Financial Stewardship

Districts Clubs You The Source of Rotary Foundation Funding

Two Needs...Two Ways of Giving For support today To secure tomorrow

PAUL HARRIS FELLOW  $1,000 DONATION  RECOGNITION  FUNDS FOUNDATION  OPEN TO NON-ROTARIANS  SUSTAINING PROGRAM Rotary Founder Paul Harris

Rotary International District 6400 Dave Carpenter District Governor,

District Governor Direct Communication with Clubs Governor Assistant Governor Club District Committees

The District: A Definition “ A district … shall exist solely to help the individual Rotary club advance the Object of Rotary.” – Manual of Procedure – Manual of Procedure

Our Club Organization SECRETARYPRESIDENT ELECT TREASURER CLUB SVC. DIRECTOR INTNL. SVC. DIRECTOR VOC. SVC. DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SVC. DIRECTOR CLUB LEADER PRESIDENT

Board of Directors  Includes the Directors of the 4 Avenues of Service Plus…  Presidentname  President-electname  Secretaryname  Treasurername All positions in Rotary change on July 1 each year

Club Constitutions  Rotary Clubs are governed by a Standard Club Constitution only amended by the Council on Legislation – Rotary’s Parliament - which meets every 3 years.  The Manual of Procedure incorporates Council amendments from the April, 2004 meeting  Rotary Clubs adopt their own By-laws guided by RI’s Recommended By-laws

The Four Elements of Effective Clubs Implement Successful Service Projects Support The Rotary Foundation Develop Club Leaders for Beyond Club Level Effective Clubs are able to.. Efficient Club Administration Sustain and Grow Membership

Rotary Club of ???  Chartered in ????  ??? members  Sister Club ???  Relationship with ???

 Fundraising Main Fundraiser > $??? Additional Fundraiser > $???Fundraising

 Endowment Fund $??? and growing  Unrestricted Funds sufficient for all projects in ??? Rotary Foundation

 Rotary Foundation of Rotary International  Annual Fund  > $???  ?? Paul Harris Fellows  ?? Sustaining Members  100% Polio Eradication $??? per member  Permanent Fund  ? Benefactors R.I. Foundation

 List  of  projects and others… Youth Projects

 List  of  projects and others… Family/Adult Projects

 List  of  matching  grants Matching Grants

 List  of  social  events Social Events

 Texas PETS  District Assembly  District Conference  International Convention  Presidential Celebration  Foundation Seminar  Foundation Dinner  Governors Installation Rotary Events

 Rotary Awards received:  Presidential Citations  Four Avenue of Service Citations  District Governor’s Meritorious Service Award  District Citations  District Blue Chip Certificate Rotary Recognition

The Privileges in Rotary  Friendship with leaders  in your community  in neighbouring cities and towns  throughout the U.S.A.  around the world

The Privileges in Rotary  Giving Service to your community.  Developing International Goodwill & Understanding  Building Higher Ethical Standards in your vocation Through the Common Bond of Rotary

Your Obligations in Rotary Participation  To be a Rotarian you must give of your time, talents and treasure:  in community work  in social functions  Assist with Club fundraising  in Club and District activities  A “RINO” is a Rotarian-In-Name Only

Attendance Requirements  At weekly meetings  a minimum of 60% is expected.  You can maintain your attendance levels by  making up at another Rotary Club within 14 days  by attending a District event or a RI Convention.  via active participation in an approved Rotary Project

Your Financial Obligations  Initiation Fee$??  Annual Dues (incl. Meals)$???  R. I. Foundation (Paul Harris)$??? Total $??? plus variables:  Happy Bucks & Good Natured Fines$???  Social Events$???  Plus optional events and charity: e.g. District Conference, International Convention, Celebrations, Fundraisers, Foundation Contributions

Participate…  for friendship  for service  for fellowship  for knowledge  for international understanding Remember You Are Rotary!

What’s Next? Steps for Becoming a New Member  Complete the Member Worksheet  Meet with your mentor, who will guide you through the process and answer your questions

For Membership Information Please contact…  ???, Membership Development:  Phone???-???-????   ???, President Elect:  Phone ???-???-???? 

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