2015 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

FELLOWSHIPSThe Hidden Gem of Rotary

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‘Tris’ Tristram-Rotarian Singles FellowshipJohn Philip-Fellowship of Rotarian DoctorsBrian Thiessen-Fellowship of Scouting RotariansMadu Bishnu- Rotarian Singles Fellowship

Panel Introduction

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Groups of Rotarians & Rotaractors who connect to explore shared interests in:

Recreational ActivitiesHobbiesSportsVocationsRotary History & Culture

What Are Rotary Fellowships?

John Philip (UK), Chairman

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• 1996 - Medicine /Health Vocational Fellowship

• 2003 - Name changed to the International Fellowship of Rotarian Physicians

• 2012 - Name changed to International Fellowship of Rotarian Doctors

HISTORY

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WE ARE• Rotarian Doctors, Nurses & Healthcare Workers.

WHO SHARE• A vision for supporting & promoting global health

improvement.• Enthusiasm for working through volunteering.• A strong commitment to supporting local & international

health care initiatives.

AND WHO• Value networking with like-minded people throughout the

world. • Enjoy themselves.

WHO ARE WE?

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Collaborative Action in Lowering Maternity Encountered Deaths

(CALMED) ‘Training the Trainers’

Funded by a Global Grant Project

REDUCE MATERNAL AND CHILD MORTALITY

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• Sebastopol Rotary and Heberden Telemedicine Foundation

TELEMEDICINE

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• Global Grant

CHANGING THE LIVES OF ALBINOS IN TANZANIA

• A complete albino “set”—ears, tongue, nose, genitals, all four limbs—can sell for $75,000.As a result, many of Tanzania’s 17,000 albinos have been hidden away by the government.

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• Pre-school health screen should this not be a universal right?

HEALTHY CHILD IN A HEALTHY SCHOOL

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• 2008-2013• 2 Matching Grants,

1 Global Grant • 80 Volunteers,

several clubs, districts, churches, schools, hospitals, organisations

HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE IN UKEREWE, TANZANIA

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• Dying with dignity – a human right?

END OF LIFE CARE

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• AUSTRALIA 7 • ITALY 12 • INDIA 23 • UK 31 • NIGERIA 31• USA 78

• AUSTRIA, BENIN, BRAZIL, CAMEROON, CANADA, DENMARK, EGYPT, GERMANY, HAWAI, HOLLAND, KOREA, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, NEPAL, NEPAL, PAKISTAN, PHILIPPINE, PORTUGAL, SWEDEN, UGANDA, ZIMBABWE

243 MEMBERS IN 47 COUNTRIES

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GLOBAL NETWORK

• Annual Dinner• Mutual support• Volunteering• Professional

visits• Friendship • Google group

Healthprofessionalsinrotary.org

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Examples of Rotary Fellowships

As of May 2015 there were 64 Rotary Fellowships officially registered with Rotary International.Fellowship Cycling to Serve

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Skiing Fellowship

Yachting Fellowship

Antique Automobiles Fellowship

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Brian Thiessen.

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Rotarian Singles Fellowship

Madhumita Bishnu – Secretary RSFI

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• Rotarian Singles Fellowship was formed by Rotarian Marlene Daniels, CA, USA in 2009Currently we have 304 members from 39 countries in 8 regions.

All Single Rotarian can be a member of this Fellowship. The yearly fee is $20

We meet every year during the RICON and we have a booth at the HOF, where we meet, greet and have lovely dinners during the RICON

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The Western Regions or The Americas

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Eastern Regions

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SOME GLIMPSES OF RSFI BOARD MEMBERS, MEMBERS AT RSFI BOOTH IN RICON’S

RSFI President Tris, VP Astrid and Secretary Madu at Sydney in 2014 RSFI VP Astrid, New Member from Nigeria and Secretary Madu at Bangkok in 2012

RSFI VP Astrid and Secretary Madu at Lisbon in 2013

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THANK YOU

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More Examples of Rotary Fellowships

Fellowship of Rotarian Photographers

Rotarian Fellowship of Quilters and Fiber Artists

International Fellowship of Rotarian Photographers International Fellowship of Rotarian Scuba DiversInternational Fellowship of Flying Rotarians

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Rotarian Wine Appreciation Fellowship

International Caravanning Fellowship of Rotarians

Fellowship of Railroading Rotarians

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Benefits of Rotary Fellowships

Opportunities for Rotarians to make lasting friendships outside of one’s own club, district and country

Contribute to the advancement of world understanding and peace

Serve as an incentive for attracting new members and for retaining existing members

International Travel and Hosting Fellowship

BREW: Beers Rotarians Enjoy WorldwideCricket Fellowship

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Individual

Contact a group that interests you directly using contact information found online at www.rotary.org/fellowships

Contact your district Rotary Fellowships chairperson for further guidance.

Create your profile on Rotary.org and connect with other Rotarians and Rotaractors.

Start or join an online group or simply correspond with other Rotarians and Rotaractors

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Promoting Fellowships

Publicize local fellowship-sponsored events on your club or district website

Invite local Fellowship officers to speak to your weekly club meeting about their activities and related service work.

Connect with Rotarians and Rotaractors around the globe by creating a public or private group on Rotary.org.

Publicize local fellowship-sponsored events on your club or district website

Seek out Rotarians who are outstanding in their professions or are enthusiastic about a hobby and encourage them to join fellowships or develop new ones.

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Starting A Fellowship-Process

If a group for your interests does not currently exist, contact RI Staff for information on how to start a new group.

Completed application form with a clear explanation of the group’s purpose and activities…Copy of the group’s proposed bylaws or constitution List of proposed officers and their responsibilitiesRoster of potential members, representing at least three countries

You will need a…

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• For general program information, visit www.rotary.org/fellowships, where you can access the following downloadable resources:

Rotary Fellowships Handbook (729) Rotary Fellowships E-Flier Rotary Fellowships Officer Directory Rotary Fellowships Application Form

Resources

International Fellowship of Rotarian Photographers

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Fellowships – the hidden gem of Rotary where you can explore shared interests to make lasting friendships

outside of one’s own club, district and country