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Original presentation courtesy of Bob Gallagher The Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland District 6400, Ontario. Start – Fireside Chat. This is Rotary. This is Rotary. This is Rotary. Rotary is an International Organization. There are 530 Districts in 166 countries throughout the world.

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  1. Original presentation courtesy of Bob Gallagher The Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland District 6400, Ontario Start – Fireside Chat

  2. This is Rotary This is Rotary

  3. This is Rotary

  4. Rotary is an International Organization • There are 530 Districts in 166 countries throughout the world. • Our club, The Rotary Club of Cochrane is in District 5360 which is comprised of 48 clubs with over 2000 members. • District 5360 covers the southern portion of the province of Alberta, and extends into south-western Saskatchewan.

  5. Wilfred Wilkinson President, Rotary International 2007 - 2008 • Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world. RI Theme Logo 2007 • Annually each District elects a District Governor Bernie Carriere and Susan District Governor 2007-2008 - but each club is an autonomous group.

  6. Rotary Founder Paul Harris In the beginning… • The first Rotary Club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris. • The club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members - thus the name Rotary. • There are currently over 31,000 clubs with 1.2 million members in 166 countries.

  7. Rotary Shares • Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose. • First project was the provision of public restrooms in downtown Chicago. • Rotary became the world’s first “service club”.

  8. 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: • First: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

  9. Objects of Rotary • Second: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

  10. Objects of Rotary • Third: The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life; • Fourth: 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.

  11. Your Classification • Membership in Rotary is based on a ‘classification’ system. • Each member is assigned a classification based on the business or professional service that she or he provides to society • Rotary members are the ambassadors from that classification to the rest of the members in the club.

  12. The Rotary Club of Cochrane

  13. The Rotary Club of Cochrane • Established in 1991 • Sponsored by the Calgary West Club • Initial membership of 25 • Currently 28 Rotarians • Meets weekly on Tuesday mornings (7am) at the Cochrane Golf Club

  14. We implement the objects of Rotary through the Four Avenues of Service

  15. Club Service • Those things that a Rotarian does to help make successful the running of the local club. Vocational Service • The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world. Community Service • Urges every Rotarian to participate in all activities which make the community a better place in which to live. International Service • Encourage and foster the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world. Irene Walker Derek Begin Don Reed Steve Peach

  16. Board of Directors The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Cochrane are as follows: President: Scott Grattidge President-Elect: Dan Paarsmarkt Secretary: Brenda McAlpine Treasurer: Wes Bouw Past President Perry Wilkes Plus the four Directors: Irene Walker, Don Reed, David Werrett and Steve Peach

  17. The Rotary Club of Cochrane Projects • Major Projects: • A contribution of $100,000 to the construction of the Nan Boothby Library

  18. The Rotary Club of Cochrane Projects • Major Projects: • A commitment of $250,000 over five years to the construction of the new Bow RiversEdge Campground.

  19. The Rotary Club of Cochrane Projects • INTERNATIONAL - Financial support for international projects in India, Turkey, Honduras and Nicaragua Ambulance Project in Cochin, India

  20. The Rotary Club of Cochrane Projects • INTERNATIONAL Computer Donation School Toilets in India

  21. The Rotary Club of Cochrane Projects • MATCHING GRANTS - Local funds are matched by Alberta Wild Rose Foundation, matched again by CIDA, and matched once more by the Rotary Foundation. (One local $ can become $10 on the ground)

  22. The Rotary Club of Cochrane Projects • Local - Assistance in construction and maintenance of Rotary Park, playground and gazebos - Support for the Cochrane Grandparents’ Program Youth Talent Festival FCSS Bethany Care Centre Cochrane Victims’ Services …… and many others. -

  23. The Rotary Club of Cochrane Projects • Youth • International Student Exchange • Sponsored students to attend RYLA, RYPEN • Students attended exploration programs in Regina, Yellowknife, Ottawa, Fort McMurray, • Sponsored Student to BDC West Summer Entrepreneurship Camp • Annual Bursary for Post Secondary Education • High School Awards Program

  24. The Rotary Club of Cochrane Exchanges • Rotary Youth Exchange Program • 16-18 year olds are exchanged world-wide. • Part of a 7,000 students/year program. • Rotarians host these young people in their homes for three to five months. • Cochrane has hosted students from France, Japan, Brazil, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands. • We have sent students to Germany, France, and Brazil.

  25. The Rotary Club of Cochrane Exchanges • Group Study Exchanges • Teams of one Rotarian leader and four non-Rotarian business or professional young people visit the district for four to six weeks. • A Cochrane Rotarian will lead a GSE team to Brazil in 2008 • Cochrane Rotarians have hosted visiting teams to the area.

  26. The Rotary Club of Cochrane Projects • Requests for project funding from the community are accepted throughout the year. A committee of the Executive deals with these requests.

  27. The Rotary Club of Cochrane FundRaising Our major fund-raisers are: • Annual Rotary Golf Tournament • Annually held in early June. (Next year: June 2008) • Proceeds are for Cochrane projects. • All club members are expected to participate in committees and to be there for the event.

  28. The Rotary Club of Cochrane FundRaising • The Bow RiversEdge Campground • Campground opened in May, 2005 • Managed and maintained in partnership with the Cochrane Lions Club. • Proceeds are for Cochrane projects.

  29. The Rotary Club of Cochrane FundRaising • Casino • We get a casino license about once every 18 months. • Proceeds are for Cochrane projects. • Requires a large number of volunteers from the club for the two-day period.

  30. The Rotary Club of Cochrane FundRaising • Soap Box Derby • The Derby is now an annual event in Cochrane • We expect that this event will grow to become a ‘can’t miss’ occasion in our community • Everybody needs to pitch in to make it work.

  31. The Rotary Club of Cochrane FundRaising • Other Fund-Raising Projects • The Executive is currently looking at other avenues of fund-raising and seeking creative ideas. Any suggestions?

  32. “World Peace through Understanding” The Rotary Foundation

  33. The Rotary Foundation

  34. Paul Harris Fellows & Benefactors • Many Cochrane Rotarians and spouses are Benefactors of the Permanent Fund. • Seventeen members and partners are Paul Harris Fellows. • Many Rotarians are Sustaining Members by making an annual donation to the Fund.

  35. The Rotary Club of CochraneAward • The Club was honoured in 1997/98 by being awarded the Art McKinnon Memorial Trophy. • This trophy is awarded to the club in the District that achieves the highest per capita contribution to the Foundation in that year.

  36. THE FOUR-WAY TESTof the things we think, say or do 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? Rotarians recite the Four-Way Test at all regular Rotary meetings

  37. The Privileges in Rotary • The Privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS: • in your community • in neighbouring cities and towns • across District 5360 • around the world • The privilege of GIVING SERVICE to your community.

  38. The Privileges in Rotary • 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.

  39. Your Obligations in Rotary Participation • To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents: • in community work • in social functions • in Club and District activities.

  40. Your Obligations in Rotary Attendance • Attendance 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.

  41. Your Financial Obligations • Initiation Fee $50.00 • Annual Dues $200.00/year • Meals $12.00/week • Fines $2.00/week • Social Events • Barbeque • Christmas Party • President’s Gala • Rotating Dinners • Others

  42. Resources • The Rotarian Magazine • District 5360 Newsletter • Club Newsletter • www.rotary.org • www.rotary5360.org

  43. Lighten Up!! • Fellowship and Fun • Being involved with a service club should be fun. • The Rotary Club of Cochrane strives to be a fun, young-at-heart club. • Laughter is the language of the Rotary Club of Cochrane. • We live up to RI Past President Hugh Archer’s theme: “Enjoy Rotary.”

  44. You are Rotary • Participate for friendship • Participate for service • Participate for fellowship • Participate for fun • Participate for knowledge • Participate for international understanding Remember you are Rotary!

  45. Welcome to the The Rotary Club of Cochrane

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