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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

WELCOME TO ROTARY!. Rotary International District 5810 North Central Texas, USA. Contact Us. www.allenrotary.org www.rotary5810.org www.rotary.org. Purpose of this Presentation . To introduce you to the world of Rotary. Inform you of the requirements for membership.

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WELCOME TO ROTARY!

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  1. WELCOME TO ROTARY! Rotary International District 5810 North Central Texas, USA

  2. Contact Us www.allenrotary.org www.rotary5810.org www.rotary.org

  3. Purpose of this Presentation • To introduce you to the world of Rotary. • Inform you of the requirements for membership. • Inform you of the cost of being a member. • Allow you to determine if you want to be a Rotarian.

  4. Rotary’s Guiding Principles

  5. First Guiding Principle Object of Rotary

  6. Rotary’s Guiding Principles Four basic principles guide Rotarians in achieving the ideal of service and high ethical standards: • Object of Rotary • Classification Principle • Avenues of Service • The 4-Way Test

  7. Object of Rotary First formulated in 1910, 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: • 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.

  8. Second Guiding Principle Classification

  9. Classification Classification is based on the founders' paradigm of choosing cross-representation of each business, profession, and institution within a community.

  10. What is Classification? A classification describes either the principal business or the professional service of the organization that the Rotarian works for or the Rotarian's own activity within the organization.

  11. Why a Classification System? Rotary uses a classification system to: • Establish and maintain a vibrant cross-section or representation of the community's business, vocational, and professional interests among members • Develop a pool of resources and expertise to successfully implement service projects

  12. High schools Banking Insurance agency Pharmaceutical Universities Eye surgery Petroleum-distribution Examples of Classifications

  13. Third Guiding Principle Avenues of Service

  14. Avenues of Service The Avenues of Service, based on the Object of Rotary, are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based.

  15. What are the Avenues of Service? There are four Avenues of Service: • Club Service • Vocational Service • Community Service • International Service

  16. First Avenue of Service Club Service Focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club.

  17. Second Avenue of Service Vocational Service Encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards.

  18. Third Avenue of Service Community Service Covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community.

  19. Fourth Avenue of Service International Service Encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace.

  20. Fourth Guiding Principle The 4-Way Test

  21. The 4-Way Test Created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. This 24-word code of ethics for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The 4-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways.

  22. What is The 4-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?

  23. Resources The following resources are available on the RI Web site: • Object of Rotary • Vocational Service • The 4-Way Test • Manual of Procedure • Rotary E-Learning Center

  24. Your Club, District, and RI

  25. Rotary International Rotary International, the association of Rotary clubs, assists the 1.2 million Rotarians and more than 32,000 Rotary clubs around the world in advancing the Object of Rotary.

  26. The Structure of RI Rotarians belong to Rotary clubs. Rotary clubs make up districts. All Rotarians, clubs, and districts together make up Rotary International.

  27. Rotary Clubs The Rotary club is the most essential part of Rotary. It is the Rotary club that unites members who are dedicated to providing service to their local communities and communities abroad. Without clubs, the work of Rotary would not be possible.

  28. Rotary Districts Clubs are assigned to a district based on geographic location. Districts exist solely to help Rotary clubs advance the Object of Rotary.

  29. History of Allen Rotary Club • Club 01816 • Chartered May 26, 1978 • Constitution and Bylaws available on request

  30. Allen Noon Rotary Club Officers Selected by President-Elect Approved by Board of Directors Voted on by Club Members Rotation of Club Officers Treasurer Secretary President Elect President Participation in Officer Rotation is open to any Member!

  31. Allen Rotary ClubCommittee & Subcommittees

  32. Allen Rotary Club Committee & Subcommittees • Classifications • Membership • Member Development • Rotary Information • Community Development • Community Service • Environmental Protection • Human Development • International Service Exchange • Partners in Service • Rotary Volunteers • Vocational Service • World Community Service • Youth • Coats for Kids • Alumni • Annual Giving • Grants • Group Study Exhange (GSE) • Permanent Fund • PolioPlus • Scholarships • Public Relations • Photographer (Ron Stenlake) • Attendance • Club Bulletin • Fellowship Activities • Magazine • Programs (Wayne Hinton) • Caterers • Facilities

  33. District 5810 This is our District which is located in North Central Texas and is made up of 3,200 plus Rotarians in more than 60 Rotary Clubs.

  34. How do districts help clubs? Districts expand fellowship between Rotarians and build on these relationships to foster service. Districts offer a variety of programs, like Group Study Exchange and Rotaract, that help clubs expand their service opportunities to the local community and communities abroad. In addition, districts support clubs through training programs and recognition programs.

  35. District Programs • Examples of district-based service programs, training programs, and recognition programs include: • Multidistrict World Community Service projects • Rotary Friendship Exchange • District assembly • District membership seminar • District Rotary Foundation seminar • RI Service Above Self Award • Presidential Citations

  36. The District Structure District leadership plays an important role in ensuring the future success of the district and of Rotary International. Each year, the clubs of a district nominate a Rotarian to serve as their district governor. The elected governor oversees the entire district by providing leadership and support to clubs and Rotarians. The district governor appoints Rotarians to serve as assistant governors, district committee members, and district trainers.

  37. District Governor • The responsibilities of a district governor include: • Organizing new clubs • Strengthening existing clubs • Promoting membership growth • Promoting cordial relations among clubs and between the clubs and RI • Issuing a monthly letter to each club president and secretary

  38. Assistant Governors Assistant governors help provide support to their assigned clubs by: • Meeting with and assisting club presidents-elect • Attending each club assembly • Visiting each club regularly • Suggesting ways to enhance Rotary development • Identifying and encouraging the development of future district leaders

  39. District Committees District committees exist to help carry out the goals of the district by addressing areas like membership development and public relations. District committees also serve as a resource to club committees and coordinate service projects for clubs such as Youth Exchange and Matching Grants projects.

  40. District Committees • The eight recommended district committees include: • Membership development • Extension • Finance • On-going district-level programs (e.g. Interact, Rotary Community Corps) • Public relations • District conference • The Rotary Foundation • RI Convention promotion

  41. District Trainers • The district trainer works with the governor to develop and conduct training for the: • Presidents-elect training seminar • District assembly • District team training seminar • District leadership seminar • Rotaract leadership training • Other training events in the district as appropriate

  42. The mission of Rotary International is to support its member clubs in fulfilling the Object of Rotary by fostering unity among clubs, strengthening and expanding Rotary around the world, communicating worldwide the work of Rotary, and providing a system of international administration. Rotary International accomplishes this support through: Support areas of RI • RI Board of Directors • RI staff • The Rotary Foundation • RI publications

  43. The Board of Directors The Board of Directors governs Rotary International and establishes policy for the entire organization.

  44. RI Staff RI staff, commonly referred to as the Secretariat, administers the day-to-day operations of Rotary. RI staff provides administrative support to clubs and districts, works on promoting Rotary through public relations, Rotarian training, and service programs, and also offers a variety of community service networking opportunities, like the World Community Service Projects Exchange Database.

  45. The Rotary Foundation The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International provides clubs and districts with project support through grant programs and educational programs. The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to support the efforts of Rotary International in fulfillment of the Object of Rotary, Rotary’s Mission, and the achievement of world understanding and peace.

  46. Publications • Rotary International produces a variety of publications to help support clubs and districts, including: • The Official Directory, which contains a list of all clubs, names and addresses of their presidents and secretaries, meeting times and places, and additional information • THE ROTARIANand the Rotary World Magazine Press, whichprovide all Rotarians with Rotary news • Rotary World,whichprovides club presidents and secretaries with up-to-date Rotary information

  47. Resources The following resources are available on the RI Web site: • Rotary E- Learning Center • Administrative Services • News and Information

  48. Attendance

  49. Attendance Requirement One of the responsibilities of membership in a Rotary club is fulfilling the minimum attendance requirement.

  50. Purpose of Attendance The purpose of the attendance requirement is to foster fellowship among club members. Attending club meetings is your opportunity to make new friends and keep in touch with established friends. Meetings also keep you in touch with the current events of your club, district, and Rotary International.

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