1. NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Mansfield Rotary Club
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

2. Orientation Objectives
To Gain An Appreciation For and Understanding of Rotary
To Recognize and Understand the Responsibilities of Membership
To Provide Information That Will Help You To Be a Successful Rotarian

3. Red Badge Requirements
Throughout the First Six Months
Maintain 80% Attendance
Meet all Your Club Fellow Rotarians Individually
First Month
Attend Orientation
Complete Paperwork
Complete Online Orientation/Learn Website
Learn Mansfield Club Organization Chart/Avenues of Service
Placement/Involvement on a Committee
Second Month
Serve as Greeter/Set Up and Take Down Meeting Room
Participation in a Service Opportunity
Third Month
Give a Classification Talk
Lead Pledge/4-Way Test
Fourth Month
Identify a New Member Prospect (discuss with Membership Committee)
Makeup/Visit Another Rotary Club
Fifth Month
Attend a Board Meeting
Sixth Month
Presented Permanent Blue Badge

5. Mission of Rotary
The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

6. Scope of Rotary
Rotary is made up of three parts: At the heart of Rotary are the Clubs, which are supported by Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.
Rotary clubs bring together dedicated individuals to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action.
Rotary International (RI) supports Rotary clubs worldwide by coordinating global programs, campaigns, and initiatives. A new theme is identified annually.
The Rotary Foundation uses generous donations to fund projects by Rotarians and our partners in communities around the world. As a nonprofit, charitable arm of RI, all of the Foundation's funding comes from voluntary contributions made by Rotarians and friends who share our vision of a better world.
Together, Rotary Clubs, Rotary International, and The Rotary Foundation work to make lasting improvements in our communities and around the world.

7. Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang
Rotary Structure
Theme
Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang
Taiwan
Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world.
Annually, each district elects a district governor.
Visit:
Rotary Year: July 1 to June 30

8. District 5790
Website:

9. District 5790 Map

10. Guiding Principles of Rotary
Object of Rotary
The Four-Way Test
Five Avenues of Service
(red badge requirement)

11. 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 & 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 & professional persons united in the ideal of service.

12. Of the things we think, say, or do …
The Four Way Test
Of the things we think, say, or do …
First…
Is it the TRUTH?
Second…
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Third…
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Fourth …
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

13. Five Avenues of Service
Club Service
Community Service
International Service
Youth Services
Vocational Service
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
(red badge requirement)

14. Five Avenues of Service
Club Service
Focus is on strengthening the club by achieving its goals through strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
Vocational Service
Rotarians serve others by contributing their expertise to the problems and needs of society and by practicing high ethical standards.
Community Service
Rotarians participate in activities that make the community a better place in which to live by finding ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities.
International Service
Rotarians foster the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world and promote humanitarian efforts around the globe.
Youth Services
Recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, involvement in community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding.

15. About Your Club …. The Rotary Club of Mansfield

16. (red badge requirement)

17. Rotary Club of Mansfield Members & Membership
Male & female business owners, managers and professionals interested in fellowship with other members of the local business community and a desire to serve the overall community in ways that require the talents and efforts of many people.
Membership is by invitation & approval only.

18. Rotary Club of Mansfield Board of Directors Elections & Meetings
A new board is elected to take office on July 1 of each year.
All Officer and Director positions in Mansfield Rotary are one year terms that change on July 1st.
Board of Directors meets on the 3rd Friday of each month at City Hall. (red badge requirement)

19. Member Obligations SUMMARY
Read the Materials in Your Orientation Packet
You received this when you were inducted
Complete Red Badge Requirements (New Member program)
Meet Financial Obligations
Attend Meetings
Sponsor New Member
Read and Make Use of Various Communication Media
Participate in Community Events & Projects
Honor the Four-Way Test in all your decision making
HAVE FUN!

20. Member Obligations: Meet Financial Obligations
One Time Fees
Initiation Fee: $100.00
Recurring Dues & Other Fees
Dues: $ Annually
Rotary Foundation Contribution: $   Annually-voluntary
Literacy Project Assessment $44.00 annually
Dues are billed on a quarterly basis at $126.00
Invoice is sent to your address

21. Member Obligations: Meeting Attendance
Weekly attendance is a condition of membership, with make-ups available throughout the country and the world!
Meetings: Every Tuesday at Spring Creek BBQ, 12:00 -1:00
There are many club members who have sustained 100% attendance for years!
At least 75% attendance is expected. (red badge requirement)
Make-ups are available through a variety of means and must be completed 2 weeks before or after the missed meeting:
E-Club One (
Visit another club (red badge requirement)
Participate in Rotary-sponsored community events/activities
Notify Club Secretary upon completion of meeting makeup

22. Member Obligations: How to Sponsor a New Member
Go to: and there’s a link at the bottom of the page
for proposing a new member

23. Rotary Club of Mansfield Member Involvement Opportunities
There are many opportunities for involvement:
Membership Activities
Public Relations Assistance
Service Projects
Rotary Foundation Projects
Scholarship Projects
It is up to you to pursue participation on committees
(red badge requirement)

24. Areas of Club Involvement
Meals on Wheels
Noon Meeting Greeter
Student of the Month
Adopt-A-Street
Foreign Exchange Student
Community Gardens
U.S. Flag Project
Rotary Youth Leadership Award
Four-Way Test Speech Contest
Blood Drive
Rotary Awareness Day

25. Areas of Club Involvement
Bicycles for Attendance
Rifle Raffle
Christmas Party Planning
Feed by Grace
Miles for Meredith
Christmas Caroling
MISD Scholarships
Literacy Project
Habitat for Humanity
Mansfield Beautification
New Fundraiser Projects

26. Rotary Club of Mansfield History
Chartered April 3, 1984

27. 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.

28. Universally: “Never say no”
Scope of Rotary
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 members
34,000+ clubs
200+ countries
546 districts
Paul P. Harris
Rotary Future
481,000+ Kids & Young Adults
Interact
Ages 12 to 18
Rotaract (Rotary in Action)
Ages 18 to 30
Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)
Rotary Motto
“Service above Self”
Universally: “Never say no”

29. History of Rotary

30. History of Rotary
From the years , Paul Harris was raised by his New England Grandparents with values of tolerance toward all. He gained his law degree in and had a wide variety of jobs before settling down in Chicago to practice law.
First Rotary club organized in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Second club formed in San Francisco, California, USA
First Rotary convention held in Chicago, Illinois, USA
The Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, becomes the first club outside the United States to be officially chartered. (The club was formed in 1910)
Endowment fund, forerunner of The Rotary Foundation, established
Way Test formulated by Chicago Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor
Forty-nine Rotarians help draft United Nations Charter in San Francisco

31. History of Rotary 1989 Rotary opens membership to women worldwide
Rotary Club of Moscow chartered first club in Soviet Union
Western Hemisphere declared polio-free
Rotary Centers for International studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution established
Western Pacific declared polio-free
,000th Rotary club chartered
Europe declared polio-free; first class of 70 Rotary Peace Scholars begin study
Rotarians raise more than $118 million to support the final stages of polio eradication
Rotary celebrates centennial in Chicago, Illinois, USA

32. Evolution of the Rotary Wheel Logo
History of Rotary
Evolution of the Rotary Wheel Logo
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33. But It Cannot Be Done Without You as a
Committed Rotarian!

34. It Is Up To YOU! Welcome to the Rotary Club of Mansfield!