Any Town Rotary Club New Member Orientation Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club 20111

Meeting Objectives What Is Rotary? – Overview – The Numbers – Object of Rotary – Avenues of Service – 4 Way Test – Motto Any Town Rotary Club – Membership – Community Service I – Community Service II – Vocational Service – New Generations – International Service – Administration Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club 20112

What Is Rotary? Worlds Oldest Service Organization Founded in 1905 Chicago, Illinois Paul P. Harris, Attorney at Law 1.2 Million Rotarians 200+ Countries 33,000 Rotary Clubs (Autonomous) 546 Rotary Districts (District 5790) Rotary Year July 1 – June 30 Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club 20113

Rotary International Rotary Zones Rotary Districts Rotary Clubs Rotary Future Interact Rotaract 1,227,563 Rotarians 34 Zones 546 Districts 34,103 Clubs Rotary Countries 200+ Countries 481,068 Young Adults and Kids Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club 20114

The 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 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 and professional persons united in the ideal of service. Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club 20115

Avenues of Service Based on the Object of Rotary, the “Avenues of Service” are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based: Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club. Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards. Community Service covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community. International Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace. New Generations Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, service projects, and exchange programs. Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club 20116

4 Way Test Of the things we think, say 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? Herbert J. Taylor, president, Rotary Club of Chicago, and Rotary International He lived from 1893 to During a business crisis in 1932, he wrote the "Four Way Test," shown below. It was adopted as part of Rotary International in January of 1943 Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club 20117

Rotary Motto All of the things that Rotary does is under its motto. Service Above Self Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club 20118

The Club Any Town Rotary Club Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio. Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club 20119

Any Town Rotary Club Chartered in 2009 Any Town, Texas 25 Initial Non-Rotarian Members Currently 32 Members Meet Thursday at 5:15AM CST Projects Fundraisers – Flag Program – Golf Tournament – Highland games Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Any Town Rotary Club Club Officers – responsible for the Club operations and an organization with specific goals and objectives. – President – President Elect – Secretary – Sergeant at Arms – Treasurer Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Any Town Rotary Club Club Directors – responsible for the Club programs and projects in the community and around the world. – Membership – Community Service I – Community Service II – Vocational Service – New Generations – International Service – Administration Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Any Town Rotary Membership Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Membership History Chartered with 25 Non-Rotarians Maintained about 23 members for 4 years 2009 – focused on membership increase 2010 – 50 members 2011 – 60 members 2012 – 66 members of the club 2013 – Goal of 70 Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Membership Exclusivity – by invitation and approval only 100% Attendance (this is 50 meetings a year with make ups if necessary) – Club Meetings (Friday) lub Event/Project (flags, social, etc.) lub Meeting (another club) – Online Meeting ( – District Event (assembly, conference, training) – International Event Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Membership Costs Dues – $85.00 every 3 months Meals – $5.00 Rotary Foundation – EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year) $ Each 6 months Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Membership Recruitment – Recruitment is the responsibility of every member of the Any Town Rotary Club Invite guests to the club Wear your Rotary pin Involve your family and friends Spread the word of Rotary Participate in the Club Activities Participate in District Activities Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Any Town Rotary Rotary Foundation Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

The Rotary Foundation Started in 1925 by Arch Klump First project horse for a doctor in Chicago Two Funds – Annual Fund Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Annual Fund Used to fund projects around the world All money sits in Foundation for 3 years Money is disbursed – 50% to World Fund (Grant Money) – 50% to the District (5790) EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year) Funds Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Annual Fund Example $100 to the Annual Fund through EREY Held for three (3) years and draws interest – Interest pays expenses of RI operations End of three (3) years – $50 to World Fund – $50 to District 5790 Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

The Rotary Foundation Started in 1925 by Arch Klump First project horse for a doctor in Chicago Two Funds – Annual Fund – Permanent Fund Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Permanent Fund The permanent fund is just that a permanent fund that allows Rotary International to sustain operations in times of economic down turn – Bequest Society Pledging in your will that you have contributed at least $10,000 to the Rotary Foundation from your estate. – Benefactor Making a minimum contribution of $1,000 to the Permanent Fund of the Foundation Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

The Rotary Foundation Started in 1925 by Arch Klump First project horse for a doctor in Chicago Two Funds – Annual Fund – Permanent Fund Matching Grants Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Matching Grants The Rotary Foundation provides money through the Annual Fund vis-à-vis EREY for Matching Grants – Example Grant: Any Town (USA) = $5,000 Leon de Rotario (Mexico) = $5,000 $10,000 Rotary Foundation (World Fund) = $10,000 Total Grant Money for a Project = $20,000 Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

The Rotary Foundation Started in 1925 by Arch Klump First project horse for a doctor in Chicago Two Funds – Annual Fund – Permanent Fund Matching Grants District Simplified Grants Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

District Simplified Grant The Rotary Foundation provides money through the Annual Fund vis-à-vis EREY back to the District (5790) which can be used by Rotary Clubs for local projects – Example DSG: Any Town (USA) = $2,000 District 5790 (District Designated Funds) = $1,500 Total Grant Money for a Local Project = $3,500 Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

The Rotary Foundation Recognition Levels – Paul Harris Fellow $1,000 contribution to Rotary Foundation Continued each $1,000 contribution until major donor – Major Donor $10,000 contribution to Rotary Foundation $25,000 contribution to Rotary Foundation $50,000 contribution to Rotary Foundation $100,000 contribution to Rotary Foundation Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Any Town Rotary Community Service I Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Community Service I Community Service covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community. Flag Program – major fundraiser for the club Sunrise Creative Playground – first built in 1987 and rebuilt in 2007 Highland Games – held at UTA and a fundraiser for the Club Golf Tournament – in its 4 th year Crystal Canyon Project – creating a walking trail with Arlington P&R Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Any Town Rotary Community Service II Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Community Service II Community Service covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community. Holiday Family – Food Collection, Family Adoption, Serving Meals Blood Drive – District Blood Drive through Carter Blood Bank Parade Float – Participation in July 4 th, Christmas C.E.R.T. – Community Emergency Response Team Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Any Town Rotary Vocational Service Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Vocational Service Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards. Scholarships – Providing 4-5 seniors a year with a $1,500 scholarship Mentoring – Providing speakers to local schools and community organizations by the members Four Way Speech Contest – Holding a speech contest for high school juniors and seniors R.I.T.E. – Rotary Intercountry Teacher Exchange Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Any Town Rotary New Generations Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

New Generations New Generations Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, service projects, and exchange programs. Thornton Bike Attendance Program – Providing 2 bikes each six weeks to two students who have perfect attendance Dictionaries – Providing dictionaries to 3 rd grade classes at Thornton Elementary and Foster Elementary Teacher of the Year – Recognizing one teacher a year from Thornton Elementary R.Y.L.A. – Rotary Youth Leadership Award Rotaract – Club for college students sponsored by the Club at TCC SE Campus Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Any Town Rotary International Service Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

International Service International Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace. – Wheelchairs to Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico – 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2011 – Two ambulances to the Red Cross in Mexico – 2009 – Blood bank in India – Water filters in Honduras 2008, 2009 – India National Immunization Day (NID) 2004, 2009, 2011 – Nigeria National Immunization Day (NID) 2010 – Youth Exchange – Italy 2009, Chile and Brazil 2010 Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Any Town Rotary Administration (Club Service) Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Administration Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club. Audit – provides an audit of the financials from the previous year Bulletin – provides a bulletin for the Club meetings each Friday Fellowship – organizes fellowship opportunities Sunshine – provides support for club members and their family in time of crisis Public Relations – provides information about the club to the public Programs – arranges for the weekly speakers at club meetings Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club

Ready to Work? This New Membership Orientation allow each of you to become more active and involved in the Rotary Club activities because you should have a greater understanding of the operations and the benefits of Rotary. Version 1.10Copyright Any Town Rotary Club Service Above Self Starts With YOU