Welcome to Rotary!

• But what is Rotary?

An organization of…Rotary Clubs who’s members are

business, professional and community leaders, that volunteer in their

communities and promote world understanding and peace.

What is Rotary?

• Started on February 23, 1905 by Paul Harris and 3 of his friends

• They wanted an organization of honest businessmen with integrity.

• Their purpose was to form friendships, help each other in business and serve the community

• They allowed only one person from each business or profession

• They rotated their meetings from place to place each week.• Their first service project was public toilets on Main Street in

Chicago

A Bit of History

Rotary First Four

Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram E. Shorey , Paul P. Harris

Am I a member of Rotary International?

Am I a member of Rotary International?

NO

Relationship: The Object of Rotary and The Five Avenues of Service

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What is the correct way to say the Four Way Test?

The Four Way Test

"Of the things we think, say or do:

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?"

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Rotary Motto

• He Profits Most Who Serves Best

• Service Above Self

Rotary Structure

• Over 33,000 clubs worldwide• Clubs are grouped in Districts-

average District 55 clubs• Districts (537) are grouped in

Zones (34)

34 Zones

Clubs Districts

The District –

a Definition

A geographical territory in which Rotary clubs are associated for RI administrative purposes

Purpose It exists solely to help the individual Rotary club.

What are some of the duties of the DG?

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Required:District Assembly* District ConferenceP.E.T.S.**(Attendance required of PE)

Other Meetings:District Foundation SeminarDistrict Membership Seminar District Leadership SeminarMid Year Review

What is the Mission of Rotary International?

District Meetings

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Support its member clubs in fulfillingthe Object of Rotary by:

Fostering unity among member clubs

Strengthening and expanding Rotary around the world

Communicating worldwide the work of Rotary

Providing a system of international administration

The Mission of Rotary International

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Where is the headquarters of R.I.? What are the constitutional documents of R.I.?What meetings does R.I. hold?

Rotary International

• Headquarters in Evanston, Il• Manual of Procedure• International conventions

– Bangkok. Thailand, May 6 – 9, 2012– Lisbon, Portugal, June 23-26, 2013– Sydney, Australia, June 1-4, 2-14

• The International Assembly and Rotary Zone Institutes• Council on Legislation (every three years)

– Chicago, Illinois April 21-26, 2013

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• You are a member of the Rotary Club of ______#_____

• We are in District 5890

• Zone 21b beginning July 2009

Who are the Bosses?

• Club Presidents and Club Boards• District Governor and Assistant

Governor, District Officers• Zone Coordinators• RI Board of Directors (19)

Club, District and RI Officers

are elected Yearly

RI Directors are elected every 2 years

Lets Talk About…….

Types of MembershipMembership QualificationsClassification SystemAttendance RequirementsFinancial ResponsibilityTermination of Membership

Types of Rotary Members

Active Member

Honorary Member

What are some qualifications for an active member?

An Honorary member?

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Membership Qualifications

1. Active: Character Professional/manager/owner Non-gender Classification Locality of club Has discretionary time

2. Honorary: Meritorious Service Supporter of Rotary’s cause Why do we have a classification

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The Classification System

To Assure Diversity• The classification system belongs to the club.• It is based on: the business you are in; "What you do for a living," the principal activity of the business.

Five members are permitted to have the same classification in a club unless the club has more than 50 members in which up to 10% of the membership may hold the same classification.

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45

min

30 min

Attendance Rules

1. A member should not miss 4 consecutive meetings without make up or without good and sufficient reason.

Exceptions:a. A temporary leave of absence may be granted for circumstances.

(Who grants this?) b. In cases of illness which is serious enough to preclude a member from attending the regular meetings

2. You must be present for 60% of each meeting to receive credit for the meeting.

15 min

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Attendance Rules

3. You must attend or make up at least 50% of your Club's scheduled meetings in each semi-annual period

4. Thirty percent of your attendance must be at your own Club.

How does one make up a missed meeting?Slide B4-18

Make Ups• When must a meeting be made up?• What constitutes a make up?

When a member attends:

-a club sponsored community event-a club board meeting-a committee meeting

-District and RI events• What is a leave of absence?• What is the rule of 85 as it pertains to attendance?

Make up on line at www.rotaryeclubone.org

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The Red Badge Program

• Not designed to make new members do crazy things for admission into Rotary

• Designed to help build your knowledge and understanding of Rotary and its significance throughout our community, the District and the world

Requirements to be a Member

• Pay dues to Clubs• Attendance – • 1. Must maintain 50% attendance semi-

annually• 2. Must attend home club at lease 30%

semi-annually

Make-up missed meetings

Financial Responsibility of a Rotarian

• Your annual Club dues will include:• $51.00 per year for RI dues• $ 2.00 per year for Council on Legislation• $12.00 per year for Rotary Magazine• $ 5.44 per year for liability insurance• $70.44 Total RI Yearly dues per member

• + $25.00 Per Year District Dues per member

• RI dues are paid semi-annually (July 1 and January 1) and district dues are paid annually (July 1)

Club Operating Fund

• Used for club and meeting expense only.

• Funds raised by fundraisers should never be used for club expenses unless you advertise that proceeds from a fundraiser can go to club operating expenses.

Termination Rules

• Reasons for possible termination by the club board:

Failure to pay dues

Members ceases to have qualifications for membership

Terminated by 2/3 vote of board

Resignation

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What if we want to changeRotary?

Can we? How do we?

Council on Legislation

• Meets every 3 years• 1 Representative from every district• Legislation submitted by Clubs to their District• If District approves legislation by majority of

voting club delegates• Legislation goes to RI Board• If Board approves, it goes before Council for

vote

The Rotary Foundation

1917 Rotary International PresidentArch C. Klump

“We need to create a endowed fund for the purpose of doing good in the world”

History of TRF1917 Arch C. Klumph, Sixth President of R.I.

Proposed Foundation at 1917 Convention1917 First contribution: $26.59 by Rotary Club of

Kansas City1947 Death of Paul Harris; $1.3 million given in his honor1982 Endowment for World Understanding and Peace

established (Now called the Permanent Fund)1985 Polio Plus Program adopted1994 Over $517 million given to TRF since 19172003 TRF now receiving over $100 million each year2007 Annual Program Fund Goal is set at $120 million

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Slide A3-6What are the two major programs of the TRF?

The Two major Programs of TRF

Educational Programs Humanitarian

ProgramsAmbassadorial Scholarships

Group Study Exchanges

Rotary Centers for International Studies

PolioPlus ProgramHealth, Hunger andHumanity (3-H) GrantsMatching GrantsDistrict Simplified Grants

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Let’s make it more confusing…

Annual Fund

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Life of a Paul Harris Contribution

$1000

$500 $500

DistrictTRF

Spent

3 Years Later

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Up to 20%

The Share System

District Designated FundOptions

Options

Life of a Paul Harris Contribution Three Years After Given

Educational Programs

• Ambassadorial Scholarships• Extra GSE team

• University Teaching Grant

Humanitarian Programs

• District Simplified Grants • Matching Grants

• PolioPlus

Foundation Programs

• GSE team• 3-H Grants• Matching Grants• Individual Grants

$500 $500

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The Annual Programs Fund

• The Annual Programs Fund is financed primarily by Paul Harris Fellowships:

• All money given to this Fund is invested for three years.• There are five levels of Paul Harris recognition:

TRF Sustaining Member…………..$100 to 999 / year Paul Harris Fellow.....................….. $1,000 to 1,999 total Paul Harris Society Member………$1,000 plus / year Multiple Paul Harris Fellows...........$2,000 plus total Major Donor………………………. $10,000 plus total

Note: TRF goal is for Every Rotarian to contribute $100 Every Year.

What is the Sustaining Paul Harris program?

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Let’s make it more confusing…

Annual Fund Permanent Fund

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Let’s make it more confusing…

Annual Fund Permanent Fund

Polio Plus? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Not really confusing at all!

Annual Fund -Our Checking

account

Not really confusing at all!

Permanent Fund - Savings

Account

Polio Plus Fund

Eradicating Polio Worldwide

The Plus

Bill Gates Challenge

Programs Funded by TRF• Group Study Exchange• Matching Grants• 3-H Grants• Ambassadorial Scholarships• World Peace Scholarships• Polio Plus• University Teacher’s Grants

All projects start in Rotary Clubs just like yours!

The Key to Retaining YOU as a New Members

Involve YOURSELF! Ask to be assigned to serve on an active

committee

Ask to be assigned a reliable mentor

Educate YOURSELF! How does your club educate both new and old Rotary

members?-Share with the group

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Congratulations!

You are aRotarian!