This is Rotary

Adapted from a presentation byThe Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland

District 6400

Rotary is an International Organization

There are 530 districts in over 160 countries throughout the world.

Our club, < club name> is in District <district number> which is comprised of <number of clubs> clubs with <number of members> members.

The district covers <area – e.g., counties, states/provinces, cities>

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

- but each club is autonomous.

<year> Rotary International

President <name of RI President>

<insert annual theme logo>

                                        

<insert photo of District Governor>

<insert photo of RI

President>

In the beginning…

The first Rotary club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris.

Rotary Founder

Paul Harris

The club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members - thus the name Rotary.

There are approximately 1.2 million members in over 30,000 clubs worldwide.

Women in Rotary

<Insert statistics about women in your district> Each year about <% women> of the District <district number> club presidents are women.

Service Above Self

Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose.

The first service project was public restrooms in downtown Chicago, IL, USA.

Rotary became the world’s first service club.

The Rotary Club of <insert club

name>

The Rotary Club of <club name> Projects

Once a year, we identify possible projects.

Committee prioritizes list to match club goals

Board of Directors decides on cut-off point.

<club name> sponsors as many of these projects as possible.

The Rotary Club of <club name> Projects

Project 1 description

The Rotary Club of <club name> Projects

Project 2 description

The Rotary Club of <club name> Projects

Major fund-raisers are: List fundraisers

The Rotary Foundation

““World Peace through World Peace through Understanding”Understanding”

Volunteers in Action

<list volunteers> <list volunteers>

Insert photos

Insert photos

The Rotary Club of <club name> Exchanges

Group Study Exchanges– Teams of one Rotarian leader and four non-

Rotarian business or professional young people visit the district for four to six weeks.

– <club name> Rotarians have hosted visiting teams, been team leaders and sponsored team members.

– <club name> is a major participant in the district’s GSE program.

Paul Harris Fellows and

Benefactors Many <club name> Rotarians and spouses

are benefactors of the Permanent Fund.

Over <number> members and partners are Paul Harris Fellows.

Many now donate a small amount each week when paying for their meals.

The Rotary Club of <club name> Exchanges

Rotary Youth Exchange Program– 16-18 year olds are exchanged world-wide.– Part of a 7,000 students/year program.– Rotarians host these young people in their

homes for three to five months.– Students become part of the family.– <club name> has hosted students from

<list countries>.– We have sent students to <list countries>.

The Rotary Club of <club name> Rotaract Clubs

Our club sponsors the <insert name> Rotaract Club– Describe Rotaract program– Describe age and qualifications of Rotaractors.– Describe projects and programs of your

Rotaract club

The Rotary Club of <club name> Interact Clubs

Our club sponsors the <insert name> Interact Club– Describe Interact program– Describe age and qualifications of Interactors.– Describe projects and programs of your

Interact club

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:

Object of Rotary

First. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

Object of Rotary

Second. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

Object of Rotary

Third. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life;

Object of Rotary

Fourth. The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.

We implement the Object of Rotary through the Four

Avenues of Service

Club Service <Committee chair’s name>– Those things that a Rotarian does to help make successful

the running of the local club.

Vocational Service <Committee chair’s name>– The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the

business and professional world.

Community Service <Committee chair’s name>– Urges every Rotarian to participate in all activities that

make the community a better place in which to live.

International Service <Committee chair’s name>– Encourages and fosters the advancement of understanding

and good will among people of the world.

Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of <club name> are the club

President: <name>President-elect: <name>Secretary: <name>Treasurer: <name>

and the following directors<director>, <director>, <director>, <director>

A new board is elected to take office on 1 July of each year. All positions in Rotary are one year terms that change on 1 July.

Awards for <Club Name>

<Club Name> has received many accolades over the past few years. Here are a few:

<list awards> <list awards>

THE FOUR-WAY TESTof the things we think, say or do1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

The Privileges in Rotary

The privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS:– in your community– in neighboring cities and towns– throughout <country>– around the world

The Privileges in Rotary

The privilege of GIVING SERVICE to your community.

The privilege of DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL and understanding.

The privilege of helping BUILD HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDS within your vocation

<list additional privileges>

through the common bond of Rotary.

Your Obligations in RotaryParticipation To be a Rotarian you must give of your

time and talents:– in community work– in fellowship and social functions– in club and district activities.

Your Obligations in RotaryAttendance Attendance at the weekly meetings is a

benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 60% is expected.

You can easily maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary club meeting, participating in club service projects, and activities.

Your Financial Obligations

Initiation Fee <amount> Annual Dues <amount>

/year Meals <amount>

/week Social Events <amount>

/year Other (explain) <amount>

Membership

There are two types of membership in a Rotary club:

Active Honorary

Welcome to theRotary Club of<Club Name>