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Rotary 101… What’s that all about?
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So you are about to be Club President?
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History Programs Terminology Organizational structure Rules
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First, a little history…
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What was the date of the first Rotary meeting ?
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The first Rotary meeting ever was held on: February 23, 1905
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Which of these events happened first? A. Rotary membership reached one million B. Women first allowed to join Rotary
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A. Rotary membership reaches one million 1985
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B. Women first allowed to join Rotary 1987
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Which of these events happened first? A. Four-Way Test was written B. First Rotary Youth Exchange Student
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B. First Youth Exchange Student 1927 Between Denmark and France
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B. Four-Way Test Was Written 1932
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Who wrote the Four-Way Test?
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Herbert Taylor
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Who was Arch Klumph?
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Arch Klumph started what would become The Rotary Foundation
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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?
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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?
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Who is the President Elect of Rotary International?
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Gary C.K. Huang
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What is the Rotary International theme for 2014-15 ?
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Terminology
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PDG RID GETS DGN PE PHF WCS RPIC CLP RIBI RRFC RC RYLA COL AG
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DDF stands for what? a.Distinguished District Fellowship b.District Designated Funds c.District Disability Fund d.District Directory Fund
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DDF stands for what? a.Distinguished District Fellowship b.District Designated Funds c.District Disability Fund d.District Directory Fund
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Joe and Mary are real estate brokers, they work for a company that developed Destiny USA a super regional shopping center and both have MBA’s their classification is….
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a.MBA b. Real Estate Development c.Broker d.Destiny USA
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a.MBA b.Real Estate Development c.Broker d.Destiny USA
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Next, Some of the Programs of Rotary
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The Rotary organization of high school aged students is called: a. Rotaract b. Interact c. Youth Exchange d. STRIVE
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The Rotary organization of high school aged students is called: a.Rotaract b.Interact c.Youth Exchange d.STRIVE
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What are the six areas of focus for The Rotary Foundation? a. Six new projects of The Foundation b. Six areas that projects must fall within for an approved grant c. Six countries for Foundation projects d. Six new membership requirements
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What are the six areas of focus of The Rotary Foundation? a.Six new projects of The Foundation b. Six areas that global grants must fall within for an approved grant c. Six countries for Foundation projects d. Six new membership requirements
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Peace and conflict prevention/resolution Disease prevent and treatment Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development The Rotary Foundation Six Areas of Focus
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A Global Scholar is given what? a.Tuition to earn a bachelor’s degree b.One year in high school abroad c.An internship at the UN d.Graduate level scholarship abroad
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A Global Scholar is given what? a.Tuition to earn a bachelor’s degree b.One year in high school abroad c.An internship at the UN d.Graduate level scholarship abroad
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Rotary’s 1 st community project was? a.Books for a Chicago library b.Comfort stations in Chicago c.Planting trees in downtown Chicago d. Assisting a local orphanage
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Rotary 1 st community project was? a.Books for a Chicago library b.Comfort Stations in Chicago c.Planting trees in downtown Chicago d.Assisting a local orphanage
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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The Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation does NOT fund which of these activities? a. District Grants b. Youth Exchange c. Global Scholarships d. Vocational Training Teams
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The Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation does NOT fund which of these activities? a. District Grants b. Youth Exchange c. Global Scholarships d. Vocational Training Teams
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Organizational Structure
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Put the following in the order of their size, smallest to largest: a. Rotary Zone b. Rotary District c. Rotary International d. Rotary Club
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Put the following in the order of their size, smallest to largest: a. Rotary Club b. Rotary District c. Rotary Zone d. Rotary International
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Rotary International is headquartered in what city? a. New York b. Chicago c. London d. Evanston
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Rotary International is headquartered in what city? a. New York b. Chicago c. London d. Evanston
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What are the Five Avenues of Service?
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Club Service Vocational Service Community Service International Service New Generations Service
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What are the five primary committees of a Rotary Club based on the Club Leadership Plan?
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Membership Public Relations Club Administration Service Projects The Rotary Foundation
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Which event is intended to train your club officers and board? a. District Assembly b. District Conference c. PETS d. International Convention
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Which event is intended to train your club officers and board? a. District Training Assembly b. District Conference c. PETS d. International Convention
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We have rules?
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So when can I cancel a meeting?
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Legal holiday Death of a member Epidemic/disaster Armed conflict
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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.
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You have or probably will hear the terms… Active member Senior active member Honorary member Dual membership
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What qualifies a person to be an honorary Rotarian, and what rights and privileges do they have?
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Can elected officials be members?
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What is the required meeting agenda?
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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
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Be honored to be a Rotarian!
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Are there any questions?
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