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Welcome to our world. Welcome to our world. The world of Rotary
February, 2005By
Marilyn Mucha District 5370 Membership Chair
This is RotaryThis is Rotary
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•In the beginning…In the beginning…
• First Rotary Club in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris.
•Rotary Founder
•Paul Harris
• The original club met for fellowship, in rotation, hence the name Rotary.
• Now 32,000 clubs with 1.2 million members.
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Motto:Motto: “ “Service Above Self”Service Above Self” There needed to be a purpose!
• 1910 - RC Winnipeg, Manitoba chartered and made Rotary International.
• Rotary became world’s 1st “service club”
First project a public washrooms in Chicago.
What does the What does the Rotary Wheel mean?Rotary Wheel mean?
Original , wagon wheel with dust to symbolize work and action. Gear teeth added to ensure work would be done.
What does the What does the Rotary Wheel mean?Rotary Wheel mean?
direct community & vocational Information return the ideals of Rotary back into community and business. Four blue bands represent
the four avenues of service.
Spokes represent classifications:
What does the What does the Rotary Wheel mean?Rotary Wheel mean?
Key-way in center of hub is to engage the gear with the shaft.
Key must be good quality and with strength to do the job
You are the Key!You are the Key!
Members are Key . . . . . to ensure the gear turns and works, when the shaft rotates.
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RotaryRotary is an is an International OrganizationInternational Organization
Divided into 34 Zones 529 Districts, 166 countries, worldwide.
D5370 covers northern Alberta, NW Saskatchewan, NE B.C. and N.W.T.
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Rotary International governed by a President and Board of Directors, elected from around the world.
Headquarters in Evanston IL.
Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammer
Sweden
Each District selects a District Governor annually
Elly ContrerasStony Plain
Each Rotary Club is an autonomous group
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A Rotary ClubA Rotary Club
Charterswith members20
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FUNFUND D RAISINGRAISING
FOR THE FOUR AVENUES OF SERVICE
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INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL SERVICESERVICE
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CLUB SERVICECLUB SERVICE
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COMMUNITY SERVICECOMMUNITY SERVICE
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District 5370 Vocational District 5370 Vocational Service ProjectService ProjectEMPLOYABILITIES• Rotary Employment
Partnership
• Creation of meaningful employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
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District 5370 Vocational District 5370 Vocational Service ProjectService Project
INTEGRITY AWARDS• Developed by PDG Lawrie Fisher• Presented to Non Rotarians who set an example for the 4 Way
Test
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Leprosy in The Dominican Republic
District 5370 District 5370
International Service ProjectInternational Service Project
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District 5370 District 5370
International Service ProjectsInternational Service Projects
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District 5370 District 5370
International Service ProjectsInternational Service Projects
BALI BLOOD BANK
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World Community Service - Matching Grants to support the poor, in third world countries.
Nutrition/feeding programs. Educational assistance. Avoidable blindness. Medical Missions. Water wells.
Other Other
International Service ProjectsInternational Service Projects
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District 5370 District 5370
International Service ProjectsInternational Service Projects
The most powerful force in the promotion of international understanding and peace is exposure to different cultures through the Youth Exchange Program
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A Rotary Club A Rotary Club
Youth Exchange ProgramYouth Exchange Program
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A Rotary Club A Rotary Club
Fund Raising ProjectsFund Raising Projects
Fun for the entire family
• Walkathon
• Auctions
• Dance
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• Casino
A Rotary Club A Rotary Club Fund Raising Fund Raising ProjectsProjects
– Club divided into work teams.– About every 18 months.– All expected to participate or arrange for
replacement– Revenue to local and
International community needs.
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Annual Auction
A Rotary Club A Rotary Club
Fund Raising ProjectsFund Raising Projects
– Big fundraising opportunity!– All members expected to participate
and help with their area of interest.– Revenue could benefit local
community groups who help.
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A Rotary Club A Rotary Club
AdministrationAdministration
• Committees formed • Executive prioritizes finances and
projects• Larger or controversial items to
membership for discussion.• All projects and needs are
considered
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The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation
““World Peace World Peace through through
Understanding”Understanding”
Making the world a better place, one friendship at a time.
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The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation
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Rotary FoundationRotary Foundation
Volunteers in ActionVolunteers in Action• Many Rotarians volunteer their time and
expertise, helping in foreign countries.• All vocations are needed:
- Business people - Technicians
- Contractors - Agriculture - Engineers - - Teachers - Dentists - Doctors
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Rotary FoundationRotary Foundation
Group Study Exchange - GSEGroup Study Exchange - GSE• Teams of 4 to 6 non-Rotarians plus a
Rotarian leader• 4 week exchange• Rotary Foundation pays travel cost.• Host Rotarians handle accommodation,
local travel, vocational matching & other activities.
• District clubs help host visiting teams and sponsors outbound team members.
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Rotary FoundationRotary FoundationGroup Study Exchange - GSEGroup Study Exchange - GSE
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Rotary FoundationRotary Foundation
WCS & Matching GrantsWCS & Matching Grants• World Community Service • Rotarians provide humanitarian aid
through Matching Grants Through a global fund and
partnering with other clubs, worthy projects can receive matching grants to help finance various projects around the globe.
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Rotary Foundation Rotary Foundation Your Charity of Choice?Your Charity of Choice?
We depend on fundraising and member donations
Many Rotarians and spouses are Benefactors of the Permanent Fund.
Paul Harris Fellows with a contribution of US$1,000. (or Sustaining Member $100/yr)
Goal is US$100. per member each year.
868,562 Paul Harris Fellows
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Object of RotaryObject of Rotary
To encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy
enterprise.
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We implement the We implement the Object of RotaryObject of Rotary
through the through the Four Avenues of ServiceFour Avenues of Service
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Club Service Director
Vocational Service
Community Service
International Service
Director
Director
Director
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A Rotary ClubA Rotary Club
Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors. . are the Four Directors and
President: President-Elect: Past President Secretary:
Treasurer:
All Rotary positions are one year terms that change July 1.
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of 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?
All members receive a certificate with this four way test, suitable for display in the home or office.
THE FOUR-WAY TESTTHE FOUR-WAY TEST
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The Privileges in RotaryThe Privileges in Rotary
The Privilege of . . . FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS:
• in your community• in neighbouring cities and towns• throughout North America• around the world
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The Privileges in RotaryThe Privileges in RotaryThe privilege of . . . GIVING SERVICE to your community. DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL and UNDERSTANDING. Helping BUILD HIGHER ETHICAL
STANDARDS within your vocation.
. . through the common bond of Rotary
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Your Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in RotaryParticipation• To be a Rotarian you must give of
your time and talents:• in community work• in social functions• in Club and District activities.
Plan To Attend DISTRICT ASSEMBLY –
DISTRICT CONFERENCE – RI CONVENTION –
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Your Obligations in RotaryYour Obligations in Rotary
Attendance Attendance at the weekly meetings
is a benefit and reward of Rotary. Goal 100% - Minimum 60%
expected. Maintain attendance by making up
at other clubs, or by attending a District event or RI Convention.
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Your Financial ObligationsYour Financial Obligations
• Initiation Fee $ 75.00• Annual Dues $200-250.00/year• Meals $ 10 - 16.00/week• Fines (Sergeant-at-Arms/Fun Tax) $2.00/week• Social Events (Estimate) $100.00/year
Approximate figures only. This will vary from club to club
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A Rotary ClubA Rotary Club is is FunFun• A service club should be fun . . .
. . . even when the work is tiresome.• A Rotary Club strives to be a fun, young-
at-heart club.• Social events are offered regularly with
fellowship and laughter as the language.• We live by PRIP Hugh Archer’s theme:
“Enjoy Rotary.”
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YOU . . are RotaryYOU . . are Rotary Participate for:
• Friendship• Service• Fellowship• Knowledge• Personal Development• Improved world understanding,
goodwill and global peace
Remember. . .YOU are Rotary!
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ROTARY ROTARY IS NO IS NO
SECRETSECRETIt’s one big happy
family
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As long as there are people in need
Rotary will be there
The World needs Rotary …
And Rotary needs YOU.
The World needsThe World needs RotaryRotary
And Rotary needs YOUAnd Rotary needs YOU
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FIND OUT MOREFIND OUT MOREat the Rotary Web Siteat the Rotary Web Site
www.rotary.orgor the or the
District Web SiteDistrict Web Sitewww.rotary5370.org
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It’s what you learn It’s what you learn after you know it all after you know it all
that countsthat countsCoach J.WoodenCoach J.Wooden