NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Club of Hall County-Sunset

Orientation Agenda Welcome & Rotary Overview Orientation Materials Objectives Scope of Rotary Guiding Principles The Four Way Test History of the Rotary Club of Hall Co-Sunset Club Leadership District 6910 Financial Responsibilities The Rotary Foundation Georgia Rotary Student Program End of Year Celebrations Attendance Rotary Communication Expectations

Orientation Materials New Member Folder including: Getting Started in Rotary This is Rotary The ABC’s of Rotary You & Your Rotary Foundation How to Propose a New Member Every Rotarian / Every Year Brochure New Member Checklist (Red Badge Program) Personal Facts Sheet for the Club Database List of Club Officers, Directors and Committee Assignments What is Rotary GRSP Brochure Presenter: Be sure to explain each of these brochures and show them a copy. We should have copies in our Rotary Box and all of these will be in each New Rotarian’s Orientation Folder that they will receive once they have been approved and attend a Fireside Chat.

Objectives of Orientation Appreciation and Understanding Responsibilities Answer Any Questions Final Decision Presenter: Be sure to explain that we won’t have all the answers to all the questions in this presentation but feel free to ask at any time, their sponsor, the Board of Directors, President, Membership Director any questions they may have. The more informed Rotarian the More Engaged Rotarian!

Proposal Process A member sponsored your application. Classification Committee verified your occupation and agreed that You hold an important position in your organization. You are an outstanding leader in your vocation. Membership Committee verified your personal reputation, both in business and in the community. Board of Directors approves your application for membership. Club membership approves you as a new Rotarian after your name has been presented to membership for one week. Presenter: Be sure to explain that it is important that the proposal process be adhered to. We would like the prospect to come to at least 2 meetings to visit the Rotary club but there are NO guarantees that he/she will be voted in the club. It must go through the proposal process. Also, since they were asked to join Rotary it is now their obligation to find someone that would serve in the club as a good standing Rotarian. Each Rotarian should bring in one new member each year.

Rotary is … The world’s first service club Comparable to the U.N. 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 leaders 29,968 clubs 530 Districts 163 countries “Service above Self” Universally: “Never say no”

Guiding Principles The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service High ethical standards worthiness and dignifying of all occupations Application of the ideal of service to personal, business, and community life Advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a united fellowship

Rotary Standard of Excellence: The Four Way Test Of the things we 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? Presenter: Be sure to explain that Rotary is a highly ethical organization and we ask that all Rotarians make their decisions keeping the 4-Way text in mind. We suggest that they have a copy in their office and place a copy on their wall to tell their customers that all decisions are made using the 4-way test.

History of the Rotary Club of Hall County-Sunset Chartered June 30, 2009 with 22 members Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Gainesville Charter President, Past District Governor Lona Pope Presenter: Be sure to explain that although our club is new it is built on a rich foundation and they too will leave a legacy by becoming an active member of the club and becoming engaged. It is important that they select a committee that they want to serve on and ask to be placed there for the remainder of the year. If a Rotarian comes in and only attends the meeting they are not engaged and will eventually leave the club. Retention is very important.

President’s The Rotary Club Hall County-Sunset PDG Lona Pope, Charter President 2008-2009 Jean Cornett, President 2009-2010 Kim Waters, President 2010-2011 Melody Marlowe, President 2011-2012

The Rotary Club of Hall County-Sunset 2011-2012 Officer’s Kim Waters, Immediate Past President Dianne Cammarata, President-Elect Bob McGarry - Secretary Louise Caudell- Treasurer Presenter: Be sure to explain that the Rotary year is July 1 – June 30 each year and that the officers change each year from RI down to the club that is why continuity is very important. Officers and Directors are voted on each Fall/Winter for the new year.

The Rotary Club of Hall County-Sunset 2011-2012 Director’s Club Administration –Sandra Johnson Membership –Dianne Cammarata Public Relations – Kim Waters Service –Lona Pope Rotary Foundation –Jean Cornett

District Involvement PDG Lona Pope 2003-2004 District Governor RI Theme, Lend a Hand 2010 Council on Legislation Delegate 2011-2012Vice-Chair – Training Peach State PETS PDG Dianne Cammarata 2005-2006 District Governor RI Theme, Service Above Self 2009-2011 District Trainer 2011-2013 The Rotary Foundation Chair PDG Dianne and PDG Lona served as Chair of Peach State PETS *PDG – Past District Governor

District 6910 Governor Bill St. Clair – Governor – 2011-2012 Presenter: Be sure to explain that there is 3 District in the State of Georgia 6910 is our District / 6900 and 6920 are the other two districts. This is a map of our District with 71 clubs and over 3,400 Rotarians in District 6910.

District 6910 Officer’s District Governor Bill St Clair, Gainesville 2011-2012 Future District Governors: Margie Forbes, Greene-Putnam Counties, 2012-2013 Anton Zellman, Canton, 2013-2014 Rick Boyd, Gainesville, Assistant Governor 2010-2012 Presenter: Be sure to explain that District Officers Change each year as well but we have selected 2 – 3 Future District Governors, again working promoting continuity.

Rotary International Theme 2011-2012 Kalyan Banerjee, RI President Presenter: Be sure to explain that the theme changes each year and is announced each Jan/February at the International Assembly where the new incoming District Governor goes to train before his/her year begins as District Governor.

Financial Responsibilities *Initiation Fee – $100 Per Year: Meals – 460.00 Dues - 150.00 Club Service Fee - 250.00 Rotary Foundation -100.00 GRSP -100.00 Social Events & Convention - as attended *Total = 1060.00 *Not Included – one time fee Club Dues are collected each Quarter Quarterly dues are $265.00 after initiation fee.

The Rotary Foundation “OUR” Rotary Foundation Making a Difference Across the World Paul Harris Fellowship Sustaining Members Benefactors Bequest Society Major Donors Presenter – Be sure to explain each one of these catagories and how they work.

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. Each member to be a Sustaining Member w/ $25 qtrly.

Georgia Rotary Student Program GRSP Mission Statement Promote peace through understanding. Encourage the exchange of cultural and social experiences. Advance the ideals of Rotary. Create opportunities for friendship. Envision a world where peace is a reality. Presenter: Be sure to tell a little about the GRSP Foundation that each of us give $100 every year and that in the future we hope to help sponsor a student to attend a college in our area and be represented in our club.

GA Rotary Student Program Founded in 1946 by Georgia Rotarian Will Watt of Thomasville. GRSP awards scholarships to over 90 international students for study in Georgia’s colleges for one year. Scholarship contributes to the cost of tuition, books, room, meals and allowance for incidentals. Not related to the Rotary Foundation. Contribution of $1,000 or more over time earns the Will Watt Fellow designation. Each member to be a Sustaining Member w/$25 qrtly.

End of Year Celebrations District 6910 Conference Hilton Head, S.C. May 10th -13th, 2012. Rotary International Convention Bangkok, Thailand May 3rd to May 9th, 2012                                        Presenter: Be sure to explain that District Conference is FUN and will help New Rotarians to understand Rotary on a much broader scope. International Convention does the same thing on a larger scale and is eye opening to any Rotarian if it is your first time to attend or your 20th, you will always learn something new at either the District Conference or RI Convention.

Rotary Protocol: Attendance Weekly attendance is a condition of membership, with make-ups available throughout the county, Atlanta and the world! There are many club members that have sustained 100% attendance for years! At least 50% attendance to be done at Hall Co - Sunset club. Make-up +/- 14 days E-Club One (www.rotaryeclubone.org) Clubs in Hall Co - 3 You can find a club anywhere you travel in the world Obtain a make-up slip from club or e-club visited Presenter: Be sure to explain that each Club Board constitutes what is a Make-up. So often if you are doing something in the community through the name of Rotary or for the club you can request a make-up from the Board of Directors of the club.

Rotary Communication Weekly Club E-Bulletin Rotations, District Newsletter The Rotarian, RI Magazine Web Sites: Hall Co.Sunset www.clubrunner.ca/hallcountysunset. District 6910 rotary6910.org Rotary International rotary.org Facebook www.Facebook.com/RotaryClubofHallCountySunset                                                                                                                                   Presenter: Be sure to explain that all these forms of communication will only enlighten the New Rotarian or Old Rotarian on what is going on not only in our club but in our District and in the Rotary world. Visit the web sites often to learn more about Rotary.

Expectations Paul Harris Sustaining (TRF) Member $25 quarterly Will Watt Sustaining (GRSP) Member $25 quarterly Benefactor Program Red Badge Program (New Member program) Meet Financial Obligations Attendance Sponsor new member Honor the 4 Way Test in all your decision making HAVE FUN!

It’s Up To YOU!