The Rotary Club of Athabasca …The Rotary Club of Athabasca …

Welcome to Our World Welcome to Our World

The Rotary Club of Athabasca …The Rotary Club of Athabasca …

Welcome to Our World Welcome to Our World

In the beginning…In the beginning…In the beginning…In the beginning…

Rotary FounderPaul Harris

First Rotary Club in Chicago in 1905 by Paul P. Harris

Original club met for fellowship, in rotation, hence the name Rotary

Now 33,000 clubs with 1.2 million members

Motto: “Service Above Self”Motto: “Service Above Self”Motto: “Service Above Self”Motto: “Service Above Self”

There needed to be a purpose! First project a public washroom in Chicago Rotary became world’s 1st “service club” 1910 - RC Winnipeg, Manitoba chartered and

made Rotary International

Rotary International governed by a President and Board of Directors elected from around the world

Each district annually selects a District Governor

Each Rotary Club is an autonomous group Charters with 20 members

Rotary LeadershipRotary LeadershipRotary LeadershipRotary Leadership

Rotary - an International OrganizationRotary - an International OrganizationRotary - an International OrganizationRotary - an International Organization

Divided into 34 Zones 529 Districts 168 countries worldwide

Athabasca is in D5370 - covers northern Alberta, NW Saskatchewan, NE B.C. and N.W.T.

President President-Elect Secretary Treasurer Sergeant at Arms Director(s) for each Avenue of Service All positions are a one year term that change July 1

Athabasca Rotary Club ExecutiveAthabasca Rotary Club ExecutiveAthabasca Rotary Club ExecutiveAthabasca Rotary Club Executive

The Four-Way TestThe Four-Way TestThe Four-Way TestThe Four-Way Test

Of the things we think, say or doOf the things we think, say or do

1. 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?

Object of RotaryObject of RotaryObject of RotaryObject of Rotary

To encourage and foster the ideal of service Development of friendships as opportunity for

service High ethical standards in business and identifying

each as an opportunity for service Application in personal, business and community

life Advancement of understanding, goodwill and

peace through fellowship

Avenues of ServiceAvenues of ServiceAvenues of ServiceAvenues of Service

Rotary Club of Athabasca Club Service

New member proposals and attendance Charter Night Club fellowship and social events Club bulletin Policies and guidelines

Club ServiceClub ServiceClub ServiceClub Service

Aaron & Angela Hodgins at our Jan. 21/06 Charter Night

Aaron & Angela Hodgins at our Jan. 21/06 Charter Night

Jim Woodward at ourJan. 15/05 Charter Night

Jim Woodward at ourJan. 15/05 Charter Night

Avenues of ServiceAvenues of ServiceAvenues of ServiceAvenues of Service

Rotary Club of Athabasca Community Service

Rotary Way Riverfront development (stage, spray park) Fundraising events such Sportsman’s

dinner, Canada Day, graduation, etc. Firewood sales Music festival

Community ServiceCommunity ServiceCommunity ServiceCommunity Service’’05 Annual Sportsmen’s Dinner 05 Annual Sportsmen’s Dinner

Katrina Lemay-Doan with John Short and President Noel Major

Avenues of ServiceAvenues of ServiceAvenues of ServiceAvenues of Service

Rotary Club of Athabasca Vocational Service

RYLA and RYPEN conferences and Adventures program (firefighting) for area high school students

AB Assoc. for Community Living Business Integrity, Citizenship, Science and

Technology awards Northern Experience Harvest weekend

Vocational ServiceVocational ServiceVocational ServiceVocational Service

President Noel President Noel Major (left) Major (left)

presenting Brad presenting Brad Breckenridge of Breckenridge of Buy-Low Foods Buy-Low Foods

with the 2005 with the 2005 Rotary Business Rotary Business

Integrity AwardIntegrity Award

Avenues of ServiceAvenues of ServiceAvenues of ServiceAvenues of Service

Rotary Club of Athabasca International Service

Youth Exchange (inbound and outbound students)

Ajijic, Mexico orphanage project

International ServiceInternational ServiceInternational ServiceInternational Service

Mexican Mexican OrphanageOrphanage

ProjectProject

President Noel Major, Rhonda Astasiewicz, Madre of the Mission San Pablo, Stan Lyle and Jackie Hobal

Rotary InternationalRotary InternationalRotary InternationalRotary International

World Community Service - can assist with matching grants

Nutrition / feeding programs Educational assistance Literacy projects Medical equipment missions to Mexico Russian orphanage Water wells

International Service ProjectsInternational Service ProjectsInternational Service ProjectsInternational Service Projects

Rotary InternationalRotary InternationalRotary InternationalRotary International

Volunteers in Action Rotarians volunteer their time and

expertise helping in foreign countries (all vocations)

Group Study Exchange – GSE 4 to 6 non-Rotarians plus Rotarian

leader on a 4 week exchange

Rotary FoundationRotary FoundationWCS & Matching GrantsWCS & Matching GrantsRotary FoundationRotary FoundationWCS & Matching GrantsWCS & Matching Grants

World Community Service Rotarians provide humanitarian aid through

matching grants global fund and partnering with other clubs,

worthy projects can receive matching grants to help finance various projects around the globe

Polio PlusPolio PlusPolio PlusPolio Plus

Largest project ever undertaken Rotary’s global campaign to eradicate Polio Contribution of more than $600 million

Rotary FoundationRotary FoundationRotary FoundationRotary Foundation

World’s largest private philanthropic organization Depends on fundraising and member donations

Paul Harris Fellowship Many individuals will be helped Building international relationships

The Privilege of RotaryThe Privilege of RotaryThe Privilege of RotaryThe Privilege of Rotary

GIVING SERVICE to our community DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL

and UNDERSTANDING BUILD HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDS

through the common bond of Rotary

Participation to be a Rotarian you must give of your time and

talents: in community work in social functions in Club and District activities

Your Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in Rotary

Your Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in Rotary

Attendance Weekly meetings Goal 100% - Minimum 60% expected Attending other club meetings, make-up

through the internet, attending committee meetings or club events / work-bees

Your Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in Rotary

Financial Annual Dues $150/yr Meals $12/wk Fines (Sergeant-at-Arms/Fun Tax) $30/yr Social Events (Estimate) $100/yr

Approximate figures only

Rotary is Fun and FellowshipRotary is Fun and FellowshipRotary is Fun and FellowshipRotary is Fun and Fellowship

A Rotary Club strives to be a fun, young-at-heart club

Social events are offered regularly You participate for:

Fellowship Service Personal development Improved world understanding

As Long as There are People As Long as There are People in Needin NeedAs Long as There are People As Long as There are People in Needin Need

Rotary Rotary will be therewill be there

Rotary Rotary will be therewill be there

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Rotary International www.rotary.org

Rotary District 5370 Rotary District 5370 www.clubrunner.ca/5370

Rotary Club of Athabasca Rotary Club of Athabasca www.clubrunner.ca/athabascawww.clubrunner.ca/athabasca