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An Introduction to Rotary
CONTENTS
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•An
International Organization•Our Rotary Club •Object of Rotary •Four
Avenues of Service •Rotary International
Foundation •Four-Way
Test •Privileges of Membership •Obligations
of Membership •Attendance •How YOU were Chosen •Types of
Membership •Rotary Publications
Rotary
is an International Organization
The first Rotary Club was organized in Chicago in 1905 by Paul P. Harris. This club met in rotation at
the offices of the members, thus the name Rotary. There are now 28,284 Rotary Clubs with a
total Rotary membership of over 1.2 million men and women. As a Rotarian, you will be a
member of the Elmsford Rotary Club, which in turn is a member of Rotary
International.
The free world is divided into territories within which a group of clubs are associated.
These territories are known as Rotary Districts.
There are 518 districts in the Rotary world (155 countries).
OUR CLUB is in District 7230 which is comprised of 44 clubs. Total membership is over 1800
Rotarians.
Rotary International is governed by a president and board of directors elected from all
over the world. Annually, each District elects a District Governor and each club elects
its officers and directors.
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Our
Rotary Club
Each year we elect our officers. These officers conduct the general
business of our Club.
Our President, with the approval of our Board of Directors, makes committee appointments
based upon the following Four Avenues of Service:
•Club Service •Community Service •Vocational Service •International
Service
Each Rotarian is expected to participate in one of the Avenues of Service
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Object of Rotary
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 following:
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 by each Rotarian of their occupation as an
opportunity to serve society.
Third
The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to their personal, business and
community life.
Fourth
The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world of
fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.
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The Four Avenues of Service
CLUB SERVICE
The following are directed toward the internal functioning of the Club to maintain its
health and vigor:
Membership Treasurer Attendance Rotary Information
Sergeant-at-Arms Classification Membership Development Club Bulletin
Program Fellowship Activities Public Relations
VOCATIONAL SERVICE
Promotion of the ideal of service:
Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations.
•Recognition of the worthiness to society of all useful occupations.
•Contribution of one's vocational talents to the problems and needs of society.
•Career Development •Vocational Awareness •Vocation at Work
•Vocational Awards
COMMUNITY SERVICE
A club effort to improve the quality of life within the community.
•Community Development •Community projects •Community grants
•Environmental Protection
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
The promotion of many efforts to advance understanding, goodwill and the quality of life
throughout the world.
•International Youth Projects •World Fellowship Activities •Rotary
Foundation •World Community Service
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The Rotary
Foundation
The goal of the Foundation is to further understanding and friendly relations among the
world's people by funding educational and humanitarian programs including:
•Ambassadorial Scholarships •Matching Grants •Group Study Exchange
•Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants •Rotary Grants for University Teachers
to Serve in Developing Countries •Grants for Rotary Volunteers •Polio Plus
Program •Rotary Peace Programs
Several of these programs send scholars and volunteer workers abroad to study, learn about
other cultures, offer assistance and promote goodwill within a host country.
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The Four-Way Test of the
things we Think, Say or Do
•Is it the TRUTH?
•Is it FAIR to all concerned?
•Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
•Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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Your
Privileges in Rotary
The privilege of friendship with leaders
•in your community •in neighboring cities •throughout the United States
•around the world •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.
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Your
Obligations in Rotary
Participation
To be a Rotarian you must give your time and talents to the following:
•in community work •in social functions •in Club and District activities
Attendance
100% attendance is urged and honored in Rotary. To achieve this goal:
•attend each weekly meeting of your Club •make up at another Rotary Club within
14 days before or after a missed meeting of our Club •attend a District Institute,
Assembly or Conference or a Rotary International Convention
Attend 100% of your club meetings!
Stay for 100% of each meeting!
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Rotary
Attendance Rules
Attendance
•Must be in attendance at least 60% of a
meeting to receive credit. •Must attend or make up at least 60% of the regular
meetings of the club. •Must attend at least 30% of the regular meetings of the club.
•Failure to attend or make up four consecutive meetings automatically terminates
membership. •Attendance percentages are calculated for the six month periods ending
December 31 and June 30.
Make Up
•The time for making up a missed meeting is any time two weeks prior to or two weeks
after the missed meeting. •Make up can be made by:
1.Attending at least 60% of the regular meetings of another club or provisional club
2.Attending, at the direction of the club, a regular meeting of a Rotaract or Interact
club or provisional Rotaract or Interact club 3.Attending a Convention of Rotary
International, or selected other international regional or district conferences or
assemblies.
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How YOU Were Chosen as
a Member of Rotary
1.A member of this Rotary Club sponsored your membership. 2.Our Classification Committee
verified your occupation and agreed:
•that you hold an important position in your firm, •that you are an outstanding
leader in your vocation, and •that the classification
being loaned to you was open.
3.Our membership Committee verified your personal reputation both in your business and in
the community. 4.Our Board of Directors approved your proposed Rotary membership. 5.Our
entire membership also approved you as a new Rotarian.
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Membership
Active
Members selected for their leadership in the business or profession for which they are
classified.
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Rotary Publications
Rotary International publishes a monthly magazine called The Rotarian. It is well
worth reading and contains the following:
•news of Rotary around the world •interesting articles by outstanding writers on
a variety of important subjects.
Our District 7230 publishes a monthly newsletter. In addition, our Rotary Club furnishes
you with:
•Club Bulletin -- Our bulletin reports the weekly news of our members and club
activities. It also contains make-up information of nearby Rotary Clubs showing their
meeting times and locations. •Roster -- The roster
contains a list of our members which you will find convenient and useful.
They profit most who serve best!
The Rotary name and logo are the exclusive property of Rotary International and are used
here under Rotary International Internet Policy Guidelines. The information contained
within these pages is for the specific use of Rotarians, and must not be used for
Commercial purposes.
This site is designed and maintained by
Advanced
Resource Systems
ARS (Web Design and Hosting) Manny Erb (President), a member of the
Elmsford Rotary Club of Elmsford N.Y. USA.
Your comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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