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Rotary is a global humanitarian organization with over 12 million members across more than 200 countries. Through 33,000 clubs worldwide, members engage in weekly meetings with a 50% attendance requirement, fostering connections and collaboration. The Four-Way Test guides our mission, ensuring fairness and goodwill. Our local projects, like the annual Christmas dinner for seniors and fundraising events, have donated over $150,000 since 2002. Internationally, we support initiatives like PolioPlus and the ShelterBox program to aid in crises. Join us in making a difference!
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International organization • More than 200 countries • 33,000 clubs worldwide • 12,000,000 members What is Rotary?
Weekly meetings • 50% attendance requirement • Opportunity to visit any other club Meetings
Is it the truth? • Is it fair to all concerned? • Will it build good will and better friendships? • Will it be beneficial to all concerned? The Four-Way Test
International Projects PolioPlus – worldwide elimination of polio ShelterBox – emergency shelter and cooking equipment for 10 people
Local Projects Rotary Trail – From Carleton Place to Appleton Community Living Association Deck (built in two stages) Annual Christmas Dinner for Seniors at the Carleton Heritage Inn
Fund-raising projects Compost sale – bags of mushroom compost delivered to your door – May 50/50 draw at the Riverside Jam (in cooperation with the Diamond Foundation and others) – July Halloween dance at the Town Hall Rose Sale – a dozen roses for $20, delivered to your door - November
Donations Over $150,000 donated to good causes since the club was chartered in 2002 Roughly 85% of donated money is returned locally to the community Roughly 15% goes to international projects
Local Donations - Examples Bursaries for High Schools Carleton Place and Almonte Hospitals Alwood Treatment Centre Adventures in Citizenship program Poppy Fund Carleton Place Daycare Lanark Interval House Food Bank
International Donations • Two shelterboxes this year, to help in the Haiti earthquake • PolioPlus • Guatemala Stove Project • Guatemala Hen-house Project • Haiti roof repair