Rotary 101… What’s that all about?

So you’re about to be President?

 History  Programs  Terminology  Organizational structure  Rules

First, a little history…

What was the date of the first Rotary meeting ?

The first Rotary meeting ever was held on: February 23, 1905

Which of these events happened first? A. Rotary membership reached one million B. Women first allowed to join Rotary

A. Rotary membership reaches one million 1985

B. Women first allowed to join Rotary 1987

Which of these events happened first? A. Four-Way Test was written B. First Rotary Youth Exchange Student

B. First Youth Exchange Student 1927 Between Denmark and France

B. Four-Way Test Was Written 1932

Who wrote the Four-Way Test?

Herbert Taylor

Where was Herbert Taylor born?

The author of the Four-Way Test was born in Pickford, MI in District 6290

Who was Arch Klumph?

Arch Klumph started what would become The Rotary Foundation

The Official Motto of Rotary is which of the following? a. He Profits Most Who Serves the Best b. Service Above Self c. Celebrate Rotary d. What is lunch without chicken?

The Official Motto of Rotary is which of the following? a. He Profits Most Who Serves the Best b. Service Above Self c. Celebrate Rotary d. What is lunch without chicken?

Terminology

PDG RID GETS DGN PE PHF WCS GSE CLP RIBI RRFC RC RYLA COL AG

DDF stands for what? a.Distinguished District Fellowship b.District Designated Funds c.District Disability Fund d.District Directory Fund

DDF stands for what? a.Distinguished District Fellowship b.District Designated Funds c.District Disability Fund d.District Directory Fund

Which one of the following is required to become District Governor? a. 2 years perfect attendance b. Attend an International training event c. 5 years membership in Rotary d. Must have attended at least one International Convention

Which of the following is required to become District Governor? a. 2 years perfect attendance b. Attend an International training event c. 5 years membership in Rotary d. Must have attended at least one International Convention

Every club president should know what a SAR is… it is: a.Sergeant-at-Arms of Rotary b.Spouses attending Rotary c.Semi-annual report d.Senior alumni of Rotary

Every club president should know what a SAR is… it is: a.Sergeant-at-Arms of Rotary b.Spouses attend Rotary c.Semi-annual report d.Senior alumni of Rotary

I have an MBA, am a real estate broker and work for a company that developed Bay Harbor, a resort community on Lake Michigan… and my classification is….

a.MBA b.Real Estate Development c.Broker d.Bay Harbor Company

a.MBA b.Real Estate Development c.Broker d.Bay Harbor Company

Next, Some of the Programs of Rotary

An Ambassadorial Scholar is given what? a.Tuition to earn a 2 year’s master’s degree b.One year in high school abroad c.An internship at the UN d.One year in college abroad

An Ambassadorial Scholar is given what? a.Tuition to earn a 2 year’s master’s degree b.One year in high school abroad c.An internship at the UN d.One year in college abroad

Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution is… a.a Rotary University in Geneva b.a 2 year master’s program c.a scholarship awarded in each district each year d.is located at Rotary headquarters

Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution is… a.a Rotary University in Geneva b.a 2 year master’s program c.is a scholarship awarded in each district each year d.is located at Rotary headquarters

The Rotary organization of high school aged students is called: a. Rotaract b. Interact c. Youth Exchange d. Group Study Exchange

The Rotary organization of high school aged students is called: a.Rotaract b.Interact c.Youth Exchange d.Group Study Exchange

PolioPlus was started: a. as a 3H grant in the Philippines b. as a matching grant in India c. at the request of the UN d. as the result of a GSE team

Polio Plus was started: a. as a 3H grant in the Philippines b. as a matching grant in India c. at the request of the UN d. as the result of a GSE team

If you chose to leave The Rotary Foundation $1000 in your will, you would be a: a.Paul Harris Fellow b.Benefactor c.Major Donor d.Member of Bequest Society

If you chose to leave The Rotary Foundation $1000 in your will, you would be a: a.Paul Harris Fellow b.Benefactor c.Major Donor d.Member of Bequest Society

A Sustaining member is one who… a. has perfect attendance for one year b. supports a Rotary project c. gives $100 every year d. gives $1000 every year

A Sustaining member is one who… a. has perfect attendance for one year b. supports a Rotary project c. gives $100 every year d. gives $1000 every year

Every Rotarian, Every Year means that every Rotarian is a.expected to give something to The Rotary Foundation each year b.expected to bring in a new member each year c.expected to participate in a service project each year d.expected to attend a district event each year.

Every Rotarian, Every Year means that every Rotarian is a.expected to give something to The Rotary Foundation each year b.expected to bring in a new member each year c.expected to participate in a service project each year d.expected to attend a district event each year.

The Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation does NOT fund which of these activities? a. Matching Grants b. Youth Exchange c. Ambassadorial Scholarships d. Group Study Exchange

The Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation does NOT fund which of these activities? a. Matching Grants b. Youth Exchange c. Ambassadorial Scholarships d. Group Study Exchange

Organizational Structure

Put the following in the order of their size, smallest to largest: a. Rotary Zone b. Rotary District c. Rotary International d. Rotary Club

Rotary International is headquartered in what city? a. New York b. Chicago c. London d. Evanston

Rotary International is headquartered in what city? a. New York b. Chicago c. London d. Evanston

What are the Five Avenues of Service?

Club Service Vocational Service Community Service International Service New Generations Service

What are the five primary committees of a Rotary Club based on the Club Leadership Plan?

Membership Public Relations Club Administration Service Projects The Rotary Foundation

Which event is intended to train your club officers and board? a. District Assembly b. District Conference c. PETS d. International Convention

Which event is intended to train your club officers and board? a. District Assembly b. District Conference c. PETS d. International Convention

We have rules?

So when can I cancel a meeting?

Legal holiday Death of a member Epidemic/disaster Armed conflict

A meeting can be changed for good cause It can be changed to another date or time, after the last meeting and before the next regular meeting.

You have or probably will hear the terms… Active member Senior active member Honorary member Dual membership

What qualifies a person to be an honorary Rotarian, and what rights and privileges do they have?

Can elected officials be members?

What is the required meeting agenda?

introduction of guests singing classification talk committee reports fines/happy bucks Rotary minute program speaker 50/50 4-way test induction invocation speaker gift political commentary - NO announcements National anthem Pledge of Allegiance

Be honored to be a Rotarian!

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