This is Rotary

This is RotaryThis is RotaryThis is RotaryThis is Rotary

This is RotaryThis is Rotary

Rotary is an International Rotary is an International OrganizationOrganization

There are 532 Districts in more than 200 countries throughout the world.

Our club, Phoenix Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Club, is in District 5510.

The District covers northeastern third of Arizona.

Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world.

- but each club is an autonomous group.

President Dong Kurn Lee

Annually each District elects a District Governor

Governor Donald LaBarge

In the beginning…In the beginning…

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

Rotary Founder

Paul Harris

- thus the name Rotary.

There are currently about 33,000 clubs with 1.2 million members.

In the beginning…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

Women in RotaryWomen in Rotary In 1987 women were admitted to Rotary.

Today, over 15% of Rotarians worldwide are women.

78% of clubs admit women as members with over 2300 having women serving as presidents.

For the Rotary year 2007-2008 there are 63 women District Governors.

Service Above SelfService Above Self

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

First project was public washrooms in downtown Chicago.

Rotary became the world’s first “service club”.

Phoenix Arcadia Phoenix Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Sunrise Rotary

ClubClubOur Children, Our Future

Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club (PARC) Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club (PARC)

HistoryHistory Founded July 1,1988

– Completing 20 years of Rotary Service Two founding members still Active:

– Dave Demaine – Mike Burke

10 different meeting places: – Royal Palms Inn (three different times)– Arizona Country Club – The Springs of Scottsdale– The Phoenician Resort– The Velvet Turtle– Hermosa Inn– Mountain Shadows Resort– Vincent’s on Camelback

Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club (PARC) Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club (PARC)

HistoryHistory Of 20 past and current Presidents:

– Six are women– Two served twice– One made really dumb jokes

Dave Demaine has either been Secretary or Treasurer 12 times during the 20 years

Charter member Norma Taylor-Rodrique served as 5510 District Governor 1997-1998

We have hosted or sponsored:– Five incoming GSE teams (20 PARC households)– Three Gift of Life recipients and families– Two Exchange Students– Three Ambassadorial Scholars– One World Peace Fellow– One Interact Club– One Rotaract Club (co-sponsor)

Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club (PARC) Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club (PARC)

ProjectsProjects Arizona Gift of Life

– Providing open-heart surgery to needy children Medical Home Project

– Medical care for needy children who do not qualify for KidsCare or AHCCCS

Ambassadorial Scholar --Annalyn Censky, Czech Republic– To further international understanding and friendly relations

among people of different countries and geographical areas RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)

– Rotary's leadership training program for young people

Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Club (PARC) Projects(PARC) Projects

St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance– Non-sectarian, nonprofit organization that alleviates hunger

by efficiently gathering and distributing food to sites that serve the hungry

Wesley Community Center

– Dedicated to empowering and assisting families in the south-central Phoenix community of Nuestro Barrio

St. Vincent DePaul Christmas Families– Provided holiday gifts for two needy families—10 people

Adopt A Street Cleanup– Indian School & 56th Street cleanup

The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation

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

The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation

PHF & BenefactorsPHF & Benefactors

Many PARC Rotarians and spouses are Benefactors of the Permanent Fund.

About 20 are Paul Harris Fellows.

Many donate a small amount each quarter when paying dues.

Phoenix Arcadia Rotary ExchangesPhoenix Arcadia Rotary 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.

– PARC Rotarians have hosted visiting teams and sponsored team members.

Rotary Youth Exchange Program– 16-18 year olds are exchanged world-wide.– Part of a 9,000 students/year program.– Rotarians host these young people in their

homes for three to five months.– Students become part of the family.– PARC has hosted a Youth Exchange Student.

Phoenix Arcadia Rotary Phoenix Arcadia Rotary ExchangesExchanges

Object of RotaryObject 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;

Object of RotaryObject 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 RotaryObject of Rotary

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

Object of RotaryObject of Rotary

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

Rotary has traditionally Rotary has traditionally implemented the object of implemented the object of Rotary through the Four Rotary through the Four Avenues of Service…Avenues of Service…

Club Service– Those things that a Rotarian does to help

make successful the running of the local club.Vocational Service

– The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world.

Community Service– Urges every Rotarian to participate in all

activities which make the community a better place in which to live.

International Service– Encourage and foster the advancement of

understanding and good will among people of the world.

in 2006 that changed. in 2006 that changed.

RI recommended and PARC adopted a club management model based on integrating efforts across the traditional Four Avenues of Service boundaries.

Board of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsThe Board of Directors of PARC are made up of the Officers and Committee Chairs:

OFFICERS: President President-elect VP of Service Projects Secretary Treasurer Sergeant of Arms

Board of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsThe Board of Directors of PARC are made up of the Officers and Committee Chairs:

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Membership Service Projects Public Relations Foundation Club Administration

THE FOUR-WAY TESTTHE FOUR-WAY TESTof the things we think, say or doof 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 RotaryThe Privileges in Rotary

The Privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS:

– in your community

– in neighboring cities and towns

– around the world

The Privileges in RotaryThe 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

through the common bond of Rotary.

Your Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in 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.

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE IN Flagstaff May 14-17,

2009.

Your Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in Rotary

Attendance Attendance at the weekly meetings is a

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

You can make-up at another Rotary Club within 14 days before or after a missed meeting; or by attending a PARC, District or RI event.

MembershipMembership

There are two types of membership in a Rotary Club:

Active Honorary

MembershipMembership

Prospective members must : Hold (or be retired from) a professional,

proprietary, executive, managerial, or community position

Have demonstrated a commitment to service through personal involvement

Be able to meet the club's weekly attendance or community project participation requirements

Live or work within the vicinity of the club or surrounding area

Above all, Rotary is Above all, Rotary is FunFun

A service club should be fun to be a part of even when the work is tiresome.

PARC strives to be a fun, young-at-heart club.

Social events are offered regularly.

We live up to RI Past President Hugh Archer’s theme: “Enjoy Rotary.”

You are RotaryYou are Rotary

Participate for friendship Participate for service Participate for fellowship Participate for knowledge Participate for international understanding

Remember you are Rotary!