NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Club of Hall County

Orientation Agenda Welcome & Rotary Overview Orientation Materials Objectives Scope of Rotary Guiding Principles The Four Way Test History of the Rotary Club of Hall County 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

Objectives of Orientation Appreciation and Understanding Responsibilities Answer Any Questions Final Decision

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.

Rotary is … 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 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

The Four Way Test Rotary Standard of Excellence: The Four 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?

History of the Rotary Club of Hall County Chartered as an evening club – Rotary Club of Hall County Sunset. Name changed to Rotary Club of Hall County on November 1, 2012 Chartered June 30, 2009 with 22 members Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Gainesville Charter President, Past District Governor Lona Pope

Presidents The Rotary Club Hall County PDG Lona Pope, Charter President Jean Cornett, President Kim Waters, President Melody Marlowe, President Dianne Cammarata, President Pat Freeman, President Paula Phillips, President Elect

The Rotary Club of Hall County Officers & Directors Pat Freeman, President Dianne Cammarata, Immediate Past President Melody Marlowe, Secretary/Treasurer Paula Phillips, President Elect & Administration Carroll Todd, Membership Kim Waters, Public Relations Lona Pope, Service Dianne Cammarata, The Rotary Foundation

District Involvement PDG David Stovall, District Governor RI Theme, Be A Friend 2001 Council on Legislation Delegate 2004 International Assembly Training Coordinator Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, RI Zone 34 PDG Lona Pope, District Governor Lend a Hand RI Theme, Lend a Hand 2010 Council on Legislation Delegate 2010 Council on Legislation Delegate Vice-Chair – Training Peach State PETS Vice-Chair – Training Peach State PETS PDG Dianne Cammarata, District Governor RI Theme, Service Above Self District Trainer The Rotary Foundation Chair Kim Waters, Assistant District Governor, *PDG – Past District Governor

District 6910 Governor Anton Zellman, Governor –

District 6910 Officers District Governor Anton Zellman, Rotary Club of Canton Future District Governors: Bill Strickland, Bartow County, Allen Smith, Kim Waters, Hall County, Assistant Governor

Rotary International Theme Ron Burton, RI President

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

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 P romote peace through understanding. E ncourage the exchange of cultural and social experiences. A dvance the ideals of Rotary. C reate opportunities for friendship. E nvision a world where peace is a reality.

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 Jekyll Island, Georgia April 2014 Rotary International Convention Sydney, Austrailia June 2014

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 (7 days before or 7 days after absence) –E-Club One ( or –Clubs in Hall County - 3 –You can find a club anywhere you travel in the world –Obtain a make-up slip from club or e-club visited

Rotary Communication Weekly Club E-Bulletin Rotations, District Newsletter The Rotarian, RI Magazine Web Sites: Hall Co.Sunset District Rotary International Facebook HallCountySunset

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!