1. NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Rotary Club of Hall County

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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!

5. 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.

6. 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”

7. 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

8. 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.

9. History of the Rotary Club of Hall County
Chartered as an evening club – Rotary Club of Hall County Sunset. Name & meeting time changed to Rotary Club of Hall County on November 1, 2012, and moved to a luncheon meeting time.
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.

10. 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
Sonja McLendon, Immediate Past President
Ralph Taylor, President
Al Trembley, President Elect

11. The Rotary Club of Hall County 2015-2016 Officers & Directors
Ralph Taylor, President
Sonja McLendon, Immediate Past Pres.
Al Trembley, President Elect
Janeann Allison, Secretary
Lisa Ritchie, Treasurer
Louise Caudell, Administration
Dianne Cammarata, Membership
Chad Mann, Public Relations
Debbie Duke, Rotary Foundation
Jerry Stedman, Programs
Lisa McCormack, Service
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.

12. District Involvement David Stovall, 1994-1995 District Governor
Rotary International Board of Directors,
RI Theme, Be A Friend
2001 Council on Legislation Delegate
Zones 33 & 34 Institute General Chairman, 2001
2004 International Assembly Training Coordinator
, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, RI Zone 34
Lona Pope, District Governor
RI Theme, Lend a Hand
2010 Council on Legislation Delegate
Vice-Chair – Training Peach State PETS
Dianne Cammarata, District Governor
RI Theme, Service Above Self
District Trainer
The Rotary Foundation Chair, District 6910
Kim Waters, District Governor Elect,
RI Theme, Rotary Serving Humanity

13. District 6910 Governor Kim Waters, District Governor 2016-2017
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.

14. District 6910 Officers District Governor Kim Waters, R/C Hall County, Future District Governors: David W. Cooper, R/C Rockdale County Bruce Azevedo, R/C Madison County Hector Colon, R/C Gainesville, Assistant Governor to our club
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.

15. Rotary Serving Humanity Rotary International Theme John Germ, Chattanooga, TN, USA, 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.

16. Financial Responsibilities
*Initiation Fee (one time) – $100
Per Year:
Meals – $460.00
Dues (RI & District) - $158.00
Club Service Fee - $250.00
Rotary Foundation - $100.00
GRSP - $100.00
Social Events & Convention - as attended
Total = $1, annually
Club Dues are collected each Quarter
Quarterly dues are $ after initiation fee.

17. 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.

18. Paul Harris Fellowship
In 1917, at first convention in Atlanta, Rotary established an endowment.
Each year Foundation funds:
Over 150 international projects
Ex. PolioPlus generated over US$1 Billion to end polio to date
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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. Celebrations District 6910 Conference Chattanooga, Tennessee
October 7-9, 2017
Rotary International Convention
Atlanta, Georgia
June 10-24, 2017
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.

22. 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 County club.
Make-up +/- 14 days
E-Club One (
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.

23. Rotary Communication Weekly Club eBulletin
Rotations, District Newsletter
The Rotarian, RI Magazine
Web Sites:
Rotary Club of Hall County
District 6910
rotary6910.org
Rotary International
rotary.org
Facebook
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.

24. Rotarian Action Groups
A Rotarian Action Group is an autonomous group of Rotarians, family members, program participants and alumni who are experts in a particular field, such as microcredit or water and sanitation. Group members share their expertise by collaborating with clubs and districts on service projects.

25. Rotarian Fellowships
Interested in a particular subject? Visit the group's website or them to learn more.  Learn more at

26. 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!

27. Your next step:
Go to and sign into the member portal. Complete the entire Member Profile. To complete this step, you will need to first contact our webmaster at When he answers, say “I’m ready to take the next step to join the Rotary Club of Hall County.” He knows what that means, and will set up your access.

28. It’s Up To YOU!