NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

ROTARY CLUB OF REDONDO BEACH

est. December 24, 1924

There are 527 Districts in 159 countries throughout the world.

The Rotary Club of Redondo Beach is in District 5280.

The District covers the Greater Los Angeles Area

Rotary is an International Organization

In the beginning…

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

Rotary Founder

Paul Harris

This first club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members

- thus the name Rotary. There are currently 28,018 clubs with

1,188,172 members.

Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected

from all over the world.

President Ray Klinginsmith Rotary Club of Kirksville,

Missouri, USA

Rotary District 528048 Clubs

Greater Los Angeles AreaApprox. 2,200 membersDistrict 5280 Governor is

Doug BakerDG Doug Baker

Rotary Club of Downey

Service 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”.

ROTARY CLUB OF REDONDO BEACH

Redondo Rotary was established on Dec. 22, 1924, and was the 756th Rotary Club formed

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…………………….

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY

The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service

High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of

the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by eachRotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society

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

The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and

professional people united in the ideal of service.

OBJECT OF ROTARY cont’d

The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service

High ethical standards in business and professions;

the recognition of the worthiness of all useful

occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of

their occupation as an opportunity to serve society

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

The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and

professional people united in the ideal of service.

OBJECT OF ROTARY cont’d

The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service

High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of

the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by eachRotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society

The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal,

business and community life

The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and

professional people united in the ideal of service.

OBJECT OF ROTARY cont’d

The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service

High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of

the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by eachRotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society

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

The advancement of international understanding,

good will, and peace through a world of fellowship

of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.

OBJECT OF ROTARY cont’d

We implement the object of Rotary through the

Five Avenues of Service

Club ServicePromotes the successful running of the club.

Vocational Service Promotes of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and

professional world.

Community Service Promotes activities which make the community a better place to

live.

International ServiceEncourage and foster understanding and good will among people of the

world.

New GenerationsEncompasses all youth activities, and formation of new Rotary

clubs.

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?

THE FOUR-WAY TESTof the things we think, say or do

Redondo Rotary Club Officers 2010-2011

President Bill Paul

President Elect Steve Scerra

Secretary Eleanor Manzano

Treasurer Pat Cashin, PDG

Past President James Jackman

Redondo Rotary Club Directors 2010-2011

Club Service – Bill Gard Manages Club Activities

International Service – Karen Weigel Manages International Activities/Projects

Vocational Service – Nancy Campbell Manages/Promotes Vocational Activities & Recognition

Community Service – Jean Hirano Manages Activities Benefiting the Local

Community

Interact – Alexis Sheehy Manages Activities benefiting the RUHS Interact Club

Club Appointed Chairpersons 2010-2011

New Generations– Bill Sheehy Manages “New

Generations Club” Activities

Rotary Foundation – Cathy Steffen Manages Rotary International

Fundraising Activities

Programs – Patricia Haynes Manages Club’s Weekly Program

Presentations

Membership – Ron Cody Manages Club’s Membership

Program

Redondo Beach Rotary ClubCommunity Foundation

The Redondo Beach Rotary Club Community Foundation is dedicated to

improving the quality of community life in Redondo Beach and its neighboring

communities.  Our mission is to provide support to local organizations and

programs that enhance the well-being of community citizens, strengthen

relationships and goodwill within the community, promote high ethical values and champion the Rotary ideal of service

above self.501(c)(3) tax exempt organization

The Rotary Club of Redondo Beach

A 100% Paul Harris Club

All members have been credited with a minimum of $1,000

donation (or has pledged) to the Rotary International

Foundation.Members receive recognition as

“Paul Harris Fellows”

ROTARY FOUNDATION WORLD PEACE THROUGH UNDERSTANDING

501(c)(3) tax exempt organization

The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to

advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the

improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of

poverty.

The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by

voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the

Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

Year-to-date Polio cases 2010: 561 2009: 698World Health Org

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

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

THE PRIVILEGES OF ROTARY

YOUR OBLIGATIONS IN ROTARY

Participation

To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents:

in community workin social functionsin Club and District

activities.

YOUR OBLIGATIONS IN ROTARY

AttendanceAttendance at the weekly meetings is a benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 60% is expected.

You can maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary Club within 14 days in advance or 14 days after a meeting is missed; or by attending a District event or a RI Convention. Or on-line.

Initiation Fee (one time) $75.00

Annual Dues $350.00/year payable (2 installments Jan 1 & July 1)

Paul Harris Fellowship $50.00 one time fee – matched by club to set up account

Meals $10.00/week

Meeting Expense $7.00/week

Fines $75.00/year

Social Events various

YOUR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

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

Redondo Rotary 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.”

The Rotary Club of Redondo Beach is FUN

• Participate for friendship• Participate for service• Participate for fellowship• Participate for knowledge• Participate for international

understanding

Remember you are Rotary!

YOU ARE ROTARY

Congratulations and

Welcome to the

Rotary Club of Redondo

Beach