McRae Rotary Club “Service Above Self”

McRae Rotary Club Rotary International History and Facts Rotary International Programs The Rotary Foundation You and Rotary

The History of Rotary 1905 – Chicago Attorney Paul Harris organizes first Rotary Meeting on February 23,leading to the formation of the Rotary Club of Chicago 1907 – Rotary Club of Chicago helps to organize installation of public toilets, one of the first acts of community service. 1910-11 – Clubs formed in Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland; organization changes name to International Associations of Rotary Clubs

The History of Rotary 1916-17 – President Arch Klumph proposes establishing an endowment fund, precursor of The Rotary Foundation 1946-47 - Founder Paul Harris dies in Chicago; outpouring of funds from Rotarians used to establish fellowship program. 1979-80 - Foundation grant to immunize 6 million Philippine children against polio sets stage for Polio Plus

The History of Rotary 1965–66 – Special Grants (now Matching Grants) and Group Study Exchange programs begin 1984-85 - Rotary launches PolioPlus program and campaigns to raise US $ 120 million to immunize all the children of the world 1987-88 Through the PolioPlus program and campaign, Rotarians raise US$247 million. First Women join Rotary.

The History of Rotary 1994–95 – Western Hemisphere declared polio-free 2000–01 – Western Pacific region declared polio free 2001–02 - Europe declared polio-free 2002–03 - Rotary launches a second polio eradication fundraising campaign to help fill a critical funding need. Rotarians raise over US$ 129 million.

The History of Rotary 2004–05 - Clubs celebrate Rotary’s centennial by launching hundreds of community projects and contributing thousands of volunteer hours 2005–06 - Polio reduced to four countries: Afghanistan, India, Nigeria and Pakistan. Polio cases have dropped by 99 percent since 1985.

The History of Rotary 2006–07 - The Rotary Foundation recognizes the millionth Paul Harris Fellow. 2007–08 - Rotary receives US$100 million grant from the Gates Foundation to help eradicate polio. 2008–09 - Rotary receives US$255 million grant for polio eradication from the Gates Foundation

Rotary International Rotary International is the world’s first service organization 33,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Global network of business, professional and community leaders. Rotary's motto, Service Above Self Complex tradition and organizational structure Rotary International, the world’s first service organization, is made up of over 33,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Its members form a global network of business, professional and community leaders who volunteer their time and talents to serve their communities and the world.    Rotary's motto, Service Above Self, exemplifies the humanitarian spirit of the organization's more than 1.2 million members. Strong fellowship among Rotarians and meaningful community and international service projects characterize Rotary worldwide. Rotary enjoys a rich and sometimes complex tradition and organizational structure, with many programs that can be confusing to new and even not-so-new members

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: Acquaintances as an opportunity for service High ethical standards in business and professions Application of service in each Rotarians Personal, business, and community life. Advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace

The 4 Avenues of Service Community Service - International Service - Club Service - Strengthens fellowship Vocational Service - Involves club members serving others through their professions Community Service - Implementation of club projects and activities that improve life in the local community. International Service - Efforts to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the world

Rotary 4 Way Test Is it the Truth Is it fair to all concerned Will it build good will and better friendships Will it be beneficial to all concerned  

Rotary International Programs

About Rotary Programs Rotary International offers a broad range of humanitarian, intercultural, and educational programs and activities designed to advance the organization's ultimate goal of world understanding and peace. These Programs help clubs and districts achieve their service goals in their own communities and in communities abroad, fostering fellowship and goodwill in the process.

The Programs Interact Rotaract Rotarian Action Groups Rotary Community Corps Rotary Fellowships Rotary Friendship Exchange Rotary Volunteers Rotary Youth Leadership Awards World Community Service Youth Exchange This slide presents some of the many programs of Rotary International

Interact Service club Ages 14-18 Sponsored by local Rotary clubs Fun, meaningful service projects Develops leadership skills

Rotaract Service club Ages 18 to 30 Sponsored by local Rotary clubs. Conduct community and international service projects Participate in professional and leadership development activities.  

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program Ages 14-30. Chosen for leadership potential Attend a seminar, camp, or workshop Rotary clubs and districts select participants and organize the event.

The Rotary Foundation

The Rotary Foundation Not-for-profit corporation Mission: To enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Financial Support 2009-10 Contributions $ 268.5 million. Spent $ 226.6 million in support of humanitarian and educational programs implemented by clubs and districts. Contributions go to one of three main funds Annual Program Fund Permanent Fund PolioPlus Fund Every Rotarian Every Year supports vital Foundation programs

Polio Plus Partners Results Provides funding for vaccine and transportation for mass immunization campaigns as well as support for social mobilization, surveillance, and laboratories Helps carry out the final stages of global polio eradication. Rotarians have raised funds but also provided hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours. Partners UNICEF US. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention World Health Organization Results Rotarians have Raised more than $ 650 million Two Billion under 5 have received vaccinations Five million people who might otherwise be paralyzed are walking today 500,000 new cases of Polio are prevented each year The number of cases reduced by 99% Down to four countries in the word

Humanitarian Grant Programs Humanitarian grants enable Rotarians to increase their support of international service projects that provide water wells, medical care, literacy classes, and other essentials to people in need. Matching Grants – Assist Rotary clubs and districts in carrying out humanitarian projects with clubs in other countries District Simplified Grants – Enable districts to support service activities or humanitarian endeavors that benefit local or international communities Volunteer Service Grants Support the travel of qualified Rotarians and their spouses as they plan needed projects or provide essential services in a community. Health, Hunger and Humanity (3_H) Grants Fund long-term, self-help, and grassroots development projects that use a sustainable, integrative approach to address humanitarian needs.

You and Rotary

New Member Expectations Accept and perform assigned positions in the club and on Board of Directors Pay for Dues and Lunches Attendance

Attendance is Key Do your best to: Consider doing the following Attend all normal meetings On line meetings – 2 per year Make up at other clubs Board Meetings Consider doing the following District Assembly District Conference International Convention  

Club Etiquette Don’t Use the club for business by giving or sending literature Send questionable jokes, religious, or political information via e-mail Use foul language Leave early without telling the speaker prior to the meeting being called to order Complain about something that you think is wrong. Suggest how we can make things better. Miss meetings and if you do make up in another club.

Club Etiquette Continued Do Tell fellow members what you do for a living Announcements regarding your family Make requests of the Foundation via the clubs Board of Directors for local organizations. Introduce visiting Rotarians and visitors properly and one at a time. Treat speakers with respect even if you do not agree with their views Make guest and visitors feel welcome Make announcements for the good of the club. Recruit New Members Put spare change in CART Buckets Wear your badge at meetings Pay dues on time Contribute $ 100 ever year to the RI Foundation

Benefits of Attendance Fosters fellowship among club members Provides opportunities to meet new people and reconnect with long-time friends Keeps you current on club, district, and Rotary International news and events

Attendance Requirements As explained in the Standard Rotary Club Constitution, each member needs to meet the following requirements: Attend or make up at least 50% of your Rotary club meetings in each half of the year. Attend at least 30% of your club’s meetings in each half of the year. A member may not miss or fail to make up four consecutive meetings.  

Make-ups There are many ways that you can still receive attendance credit if you cannot attend your club meeting. Attend a meeting of another club Attend a meeting of a Rotaract or Interact club, Rotary Community Corps, or Rotary Fellowship Attend certain district or RI meetings Participate in club-sponsored event or service project Attend a club board or service committee meeting with authorization of the club board Participate in an E-club meeting for at least 30 minutes

Make-up Credit In order to get attendance credit, you must attend a make-up meeting or event within 14 days before or after the regular time of your missed meeting.

Finding Other Clubs To find another club, use Rotary’s online Club Locator or the Official Directory. Be sure to ask the club secretary of the visited club to sign a card or note as proof of your attendance. A signed document ensures that your club gives you attendance credit.

Excused Absences Absences will be excused if: The absence is approved by your club’s board The sum of the member’s years of membership and age equals 85 or more.

Termination Failure to meet the attendance requirement may result in termination of membership, if the member fails to: Attend or make-up at least 50% of club meetings in each half of the year Attend 30% of their own club’s regular meetings in each half of the year Attend or make-up four consecutive meetings

Resources The following resources are available on www.rotary.org: Manual of Procedure Rotary Code of Policies Standard Rotary Club Constitution Rotary E-Learning Center

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