Rotary Club of Lanier Forsyth

Orientation for New Member Candidates

DISTRICT 6910

ROTARY – A LITTLE HISTORYOn February 23, 1905 - A Chicago lawyer, Paul P. Harris, called three friends to a meeting. What he had in mind was a club that would kindle fellowship among members of the business community. It was an idea that grew from his desire to find within the large city the kind of friendly spirit that he knew in the villages where he had grown up.

This club met in rotation at the offices of the members, therefore the name ROTARY was adopted. The membership of that first club was diverse which continues to be one of our dominant themes.

In 1911 Rotary became international establishing clubs in Canada, England and Ireland. Rotary became the forerunner of other great service clubs such as Kiwanis International founded in 1915, Lions International founded in 1917 and Optimist International founded in 1919. The first international convention was held in Atlanta in 1917.

There are now over 32,000 Rotary Clubs all around the globe with a total Rotary membership of more than a million two hundred thousand men and women.

The Rotary Club of Lanier Forsyth was chartered by the South Forsyth Rotary Club on April 20, 2000 with 40 members.

ROTARY IS:

INTERNATIONALThere are currently 530 districts in Rotary in over 200 countries. Rotary International is headquartered in Chicago and governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world at meetings held each year. Annually, each district elects a district governor, but each club remains an autonomous group.The Rotary Club of Lanier Forsyth is a part of Rotary International, and as such, supports the many projects of the worldwide organization.

DISTRICT 6910Rotary is divided into districts within which a group of clubs are associated. The Rotary Club of Lanier Forsyth is a member of District 6910.

ROTARY – THE OBJECTIVE The objective 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;

Second - High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

Third - The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;

Fourth - The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

THE CORNERSTONE OF ROTARY_________________________________________

THE FOUR WAY TEST

Of the things we think, say or do________________________________________

first . . .

Is it the TRUTH?second . . .

Is it FAIR to all concerned?third . . .

Will it build GOODWILL

and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?fourth . . .

Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

ROTARY - MEMBERSHIPThis club shall be composed of adult persons of good character and good business and professional reputation.

You ARE your classification . . . Each member shall be classified in accordance with the member's business or profession. This is to provide a fellowship for service, based on diversity of interest. It also prevents the predominance in the Club of any one group. If the circumstances warrant, the board may correct or adjust the classification of any member. Notice of a proposed correction or adjustment shall be provided to the member and the member shall be allowed a hearing thereon.

The club may elect a person to active membership in a classification so long as it will not result in the classification making up more than 10 percent of the club's active membership.

ROTARY - How Members are Elected1. A member of this Rotary Club (your Sponsor) proposes you for membership after you have attended at least 3 club meetings an indicated a desire to join.

2. Your name and a short bio were submitted in writing to the Board of Directors via the Club Secretary.

3. Our Board verified your occupation and your personal reputation, both in business and in the community and approved your application for Rotary membership.

4. Our entire membership approved you as a new Rotarian

5. Upon reviewing this orientation, prospects wishing to move forward with membership will sign the membership application and upon payment of the $50 application fee will be formally inducted into our club.

Lanier Forsyth ROTARY – The BasicsWeekly meetings are held on Tuesdays at 7:15 A.M. (1/3 membership constitutes a quorum)

Board meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month (1/2 board members constitutes a quorum)

The Rotary Calendar year runs from July 1st – June 30th

Our Annual Meeting for the election of officers shall be held on the 2nd Tuesday of November

During a regular club meeting one month prior to the Annual Meeting the presiding officer shall ask the nominating committee (consisting of the current President, incoming President, Past President and Vice President) to present its nominations for the following year’s slate of Officers. Once the nominating committee presents the nominees, additional nominations will also be accepted from the floor. All nominations duly made are placed on a ballot in alphabetical order under each office and voted on at the annual meeting.

The candidates for: President, President-Elect, Vice President, Club Secretary, Club Treasurer and Sergeant at-Arms receiving a majority of the votes shall be declared elected as Club Officers.

The (6) elected Officers, the appointed Committee Chairs along with the immediate Past President, form the Board of Directors for the following Rotary year. This group meets once a month to set and review goals, conduct the business of the club and update policy as needed.

ROTARY – Obligations of Membership

(1) PARTICIPATIONTo be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents:

in community workin social functionsin Club, District and International activities

(Each Club Member is required to serve on at least one committee)

(2) ATTENDANCE100% attendance is urged and honored in Rotary. This goal can be

achieved by attending each weekly meeting of our Club or by making up meetings at another Rotary Club or online via an E-Club (www.rotaryeclubone.org); or by attending a Board, Committee or Avenue of Service meeting, District Training Class, Interact Club, District Assembly or Conference or a Rotary International Convention. Note: You must stay through at least 60% of a meeting to be considered present.

(3) - Your Financial Obligation

Fees & Annual Dues:

International Dues: $ 60.00

Rotarian Magazine: $ 12.00

District Dues: $ 44.00

Meals: $350.00

Club Administration & Service $134.00

Rotary Foundation Donation: $100.00

Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP): $ 50.00

GRSP Foundation: $ 50.00

Total $800.00$200.00 Billed Quarterly

$50.00 Application Fee (one time)

Rotary Foundation – Paul HarrisAt the death of Rotary’s founder Paul Harris in 1947, Rotarians from around the world made gifts to the foundation in his memory. The foundation later decided to honor Rotary’s founder, Paul Harris, by recognizing donors of gifts to the foundation of $1,000 or greater as Paul Harris Fellows. Those who give $100 a year toward becoming a Paul Harris Fellow are recognized as Paul Harris Sustaining Members. The Rotary Club of Lanier Forsyth maintains full sustaining membership for all members as a provision written in the by-laws.

Each year the Rotary Foundation funds:–  Approximately 1200 Ambassadorial Scholarships for study abroad.–  Over 150 international humanitarian projects including Polio Plus, which generated

approximately $500 million to help eradicate polio from the world, with over $80 million contributed in 2002-2003.

–  Grants for Health, Hunger and Humanity. These programs encourage prevention rather than cure and self-help rather than charity.

–  Over 150 international volunteers who can offer their business and professional expertise abroad.

–  Over 300 Group Study Exchanges.–  Peace Programs that explore conflict resolution and new ways to encourage mutual

understanding.

GRSP & WILL WATT FELLOW

The Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP) awards scholarships to approximately 90 international students for study in Georgia’s colleges and universities for one academic year. The scholarship contributes to the cost of tuition, books, room, meals and an allowance for incidentals. The GRSP Foundation is not related to the Rotary Foundation.

GRSP was founded in 1946 by a Georgia Rotarian, Will Watt of Thomasville, who saw the need for a practical application of the Rotary ideal of international service.

A contribution of $1,000 or more to the GRSP Foundation earns the Will Watt Fellow designation.

Rotary – Standing CommitteesService Projects: Be responsible for the service activities of the club and shall supervise and coordinate the work of any committees that may be appointed on particular phases of community, vocational and international service.

Club Administration: Conduct activities associated with the effective operation of the club including; assisting with promoting fellowship, organization of weekly and special programs and assisting with long range planning.

Membership: Conduct activities aimed at member recruitment, retention and orientation.

Public Relations: Conduct activities to promote general information about Rotary, its history, object, and scope; and secure publicity for the club regarding its service projects and goals.

Rotary Foundation: To educate and train club members about the Foundation; encourage club members to participate in Foundation programs and support the Foundation financially; communicate the Foundation goals of the district, zone, and Trustees to the club and its members; ensure the Foundation goals are reported

Lanier Forsyth Committees

Vocational Service: be responsible for the vocational service activities of the club and shall supervise and coordinate the work of any committee that may be appointed on particular phases of vocational service.

International Service: be responsible for the international service activities of the club and shall supervise and coordinate the work of any committees that may be appointed on particular phases of international service.

Youth Service: Be responsible for the youth service activities of the club and shall supervise and coordinate the work of any committees that may be appointed on particular phases of youth service.

Speakers / Program Committee: Prepares and arrange the programs for the regular and special meetings of the club. This includes inviting and scheduling all speakers.

Families of Rotary / Fellowship Committee: Promote club fellowship by planning and organizing regular social and recreational activities.

On-to-Conference: This committee will communicate with the club regarding upcoming Rotary conferences, events and seminars.

GSE / GRSP: Represent the club and coordinate its involvement in supporting the growth and development of the GSE / GRSP program.

Fundraising / LAPS: Organize and coordinate activities associated with our annual LAPS for Life fundraiser and any supplemental fundraisers.

Current Board of Directors

Officers

President (Ann-Margaret Johnston)

President – Elect (Nicole Morgan)

Vice President (Hans Meier)

Past President (Missy Bushong)

Secretary (Kevin Tallant)

Treasurer (Chris Smith)

Sergeant-at-Arms (Scott Kuhn)

Club Directors

Fundraiser (Nicole Morgan)

Club Administration (Andy Burt)

Membership (Carter Barrett)

Public Relations (Erin Carper)

Rotary Foundation (Dr Pascall)

Current Committee Chairs - Directors

Vocational Service (Josh Shorr)

International Service (Chuck Pugh & Brian Heimbigner)

New Generation (Steve White/Janice Davis)

Speakers Program James McCoy)

Families of Rotary (Chuck Hoover)

On-to-Conference Committee (Lynn Jackson)

GRSP/GSE (Ben Gilliland)

ROTARY PUBLICATIONS ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHES “THE ROTARIAN”

You will receive this each month. It is well worth reading. It contains news of Rotary around the world. It also contains interesting articles by outstanding writers on a variety of

important subjects.

ROTARY DISTRICT 6910 PUBLISHES “ROTATIONS”This is published monthly and provides you information on what is going on in your

District. Advertising is available and delivered to every Rotarian in the District via internet.

Rotary Club of Lanier Forsyth Publishes:

Weekly Club Bulletin & e-BulletinWhich reports weekly the news of our members and club activities.

Roster of MembersWhich includes addresses and telephone numbers updated for changes and additions.

Lanier Forsyth - Doing Good Deeds . .

Sponsorship of Interact Clubs

Laps for Life Annual Fundraiser to Benefit LEADER and Local Charities

Adopt a Road Sponsor – Veterans Memorial

L.E.A.D.E.R Sponsor (Lanier Extended Area Driver Education Resource)

Sister Club in Quito Ecuador – Day Care Facility, Hospital…..

WELCOME TO ROTARY

Remember, No Organization Is Greater Than:Its Individual Members:

YOU ARE ROTARY

PARTICIPATE FOR FRIENDSHIP

PARTICIPATE FOR SERVICE

PARTICIPATE FOR FELLOWSHIP

PARTICIPATE FOR KNOWLEDGE

PARTICIPATE FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING

REMEMBER, YOU ARE ROTARY!!