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ROTARY CLUB OF NASHOBA VALLEYAn introduction to our club and Rotary International
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Overview
• Introducing Rotary International
• About Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley
• Rotary projects
• The Rotary Foundation
• You and Rotary
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The world’s largest humanitarian and service organization
Rotary International
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Key Facts
• Started in 1905 in Chicago by Paul Harris
• Worldwide organization with 1.2 million members in over 34,000 clubs in 220 countries and geographic areas
• Common purpose: To help people and serve communities to achieve world peace
• Membership is open to all races, creeds, genders, and ethnic backgrounds
• Organization is nonpolitical
• Rotary motto: “Service Above Self”
• Local clubs are the backbone of the worldwide organization
• Service projects are limited only by imagination of members
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Six Rotary International Areas of Focus
• Peace and conflict resolution and prevention
• Disease prevention and treatment
• Water and sanitation improvement
• Maternal and child health improvement
• Basic education and literacy
• Economic and community development
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A Highly Ethical Organization
The 4 Way Test
Is it the truth?Is it fair to all
concerned?
Will it build
goodwill and better
friendships?
Will it be beneficial
to all concerned?
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Rotarians Around the World
• 1.2M members worldwide
• 200+ countries and geographical areas
• Largest number of clubs in the United States, India, Japan, and Brazil
• Fastest growing regions include Southeast Asia and Africa
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Organizational Structure
CLUB AND ITS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DISTRICT (GROUP OF CLUBS)
ZONE (GROUP OF DISTRICTS)
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
YOU!
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Local Rotary Club Objectives
• CLUB SERVICE: Develop friendship and fellowship and support the club
• VOCATIONAL SERVICE: Use professional skills to serve others
• COMMUNITY SERVICE: Address local needs
• INTERNATIONAL SERVICE: Meet humanitarian needs around the globe
• YOUTH SERVICE: Develop the next generation of leaders
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Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley
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Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley
First, third, and fifth Thursdays7:15 AM to 8:30 AMEmma’s Cafe
Stow Shopping Center117 Great Road (Route 117)Stow, MA 0175
Monthly social/service eventsFourth Tuesday of every month6:00 PM to 8:00 PMSlater’s
356 Main Street (Route 117)Bolton, MA 01740
CHARTERED: FEBRUARY 24, 2012
CHARTER CELEBRATION:
APRIL 12, 2012
CHARTER MEMBERS: 27
CURRENT MEMBERS: 34
AND GROWING
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Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley
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Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley
Local Community Service Support and Projects• Alpaca barn building for Cultivate Care
• The Nature Connection video funding
• Virginia Thurston Healing Garden video funding
• RFK Children’s Action Corp. mentoring and ropes course
• Rise Against Hunger meal packaging
• Purple Pinkie Days at the local schools for polio eradication
• Bolton, Sudbury, and Stow Repair Cafés
• Opening Day cookouts for local Councils on Aging
• Thanksgiving gift bags for Bolton seniors
• Warm Hearts toy and sock drives
• Spirit of Hudson fundraiser
• Wine tasting fundraiser
• And much, much more….
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Youth Projects
• Dictionary project for third graders in Lancaster
• Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
• Nashoba Regional High School Friends of the Arts support
• High School Financial Reality Fair
• High School After-prom donation
• High school scholarships
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International Service Projects
• Maternal clinic and additional hospital services in Ghana
• Micro-flush toilets for schools that serve orphans in Kenya
• Razia’s Ray of Hope midwifery school in Afghanistan
• Bridges to Malawi anti-malarial project
• Guatemala rain harvesting project
• We Are One project for a mobile dental clinic in the Dominican Republic
• Pregnancy prevention and health programs in the Dominican Republic
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Interesting and Diverse Speakers
• Bolton Conservation Trust
• Willis House in Hudson, MA
• Lancaster Garden Club
• Gift of Life
• Stop Hunger Now meal packaging
• Budget Buddies
• Colonial Candies
• Healing Garden
• Assabet Valley Food Coop
• Tour of Massachusetts state fire fighting facility
• Reflections in Bolton
• Bolton Repair Café
• The Milton Hershey story
• Communities for Restorative Justice
• Domestic Violence Services Network (DVSN) Gifts of Hope Unlimited
• Early childhood learning experiences
• Meat demonstration
• Andrew’s Helpful Hands
• Financially Authentic
• Bolton, Stow, and Lancaster Councils on Aging
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Rotary Service Projects: Supporting Rotary Goals
• Rotarians are generous with their time and resources
• Rotarians contribute to local club projects and The Rotary Foundation
• The Rotary Foundation redirects some funds back to districts for local or international projects
• District grants for clubs fund up to 50% for one major project each year
• Global grants support major international projects up to $200K, spearheaded by local clubs
• Projects can be sponsored by individual clubs or by many clubs
• International projects are done with clubs in the project country
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Basic Requirements for Service Projects
• Has specific, realistic goals with measurable results
• Responds to identified needs
• Incorporates the abilities of those served
• Recognizes the importance of all participants’ contributions
• Uses available resources effectively
• Builds networks for future service projects
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The Rotary Foundation
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The Rotary Foundation
• MISSION: Enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty
• Named World's Outstanding Foundation for 2016
• Received highest rating from Charity Navigator for 11 years in a row
• 91% of funds spent directly on programs
• The Rotary Foundation’s programs include:
– PolioPlus
– Peace Centers
– Humanitarian Grants Program
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Rotary End Polio Now Project
• 1985 Rotary objective: Eradicate polio worldwide!
• Started by one Rotarian in the Philippines
• Project launched with the World Health Organization and the UN Children’s Fund
• Rotarians have contributed over $1.8B
• Global Polio Eradication Initiative pledged $1.2B in 2017– Includes WHO, UNICEF, the US Center for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Rotary International, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
– Gates Foundation pledged over $450M
• Over 16M children immunized worldwide
• Endemic in only 3 countries: Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan
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Rotary and…
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Why Join
• Opportunity to help others and be a better world citizen
• Personal growth, leadership development, continuing education, public speaking, social and vocational skill development
• Fellowship, fun, friendship, acquaintances, entertainment, nice people
• Ethics development, cultural awareness, prestige, and pride
• Great contacts throughout the country and the world—Rotarians are welcome everywhere!
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Opportunities
• Attend a meeting
• Be a speaker
• Attend social events
• Support or sponsor a project
• Club board and committee leadership
• Attend district meetings, forums, training, and/or conferences
• Promote Rotary International
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Whatever You Choose… Feel Fulfilled As a Rotarian!
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For More Information
ROTARY CLUB OF NASHOBA VALLEY
www.nashobarotary.org
www.facebook.com/nashobarotary