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Rotary 101… What’s that all about?. So you’re about to be President?. History Programs Terminology Organizational structure Rules. First, a little history…. What was the date of the first Rotary meeting ?. The first Rotary meeting ever was held on:. February 23, 1905.
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So you’re about to be President?
History • Programs • Terminology • Organizational structure • Rules
First, a little history…
The first Rotary meeting ever was held on: February 23, 1905
Which of these events happened first? • A. Rotary membership reached one million B. Women first allowed to join Rotary
Which of these events happened first? • A. Four Way Test was written B. First Rotary Youth Exchange Student
B. First Youth Exchange Student 1927 Between Denmark and France
The author of the 4-Way Test was born in Pickford, MI in District 6290
Arch Klumpf started what would become The Rotary Foundation
The Official Motto of Rotary is which of the following? • He Profits Most Who Serves the Best • Service Above Self • c. Celebrate Rotary • d. What is lunch without chicken?
The Official Motto of Rotary is which of the following? • He Profits Most Who Serves the Best • Service Above Self • c. Celebrate Rotary • d. What is lunch without chicken?
RYLA RRFC RID CLP PDG PHF AG DGN PE GETS WCS RIBI GSE COL RRIMC
DDF stands for what? • Distinguished District Fellowship • District Designated Funds • District Disability Fund • District Directory Fund
DDF stands for what? • Distinguished District Fellowship • District Designated Funds • District Disability Fund • District Directory Fund
Which one of the following is required to become District Governor? • 2 years perfect attendance • Attend an International training event • 5 years membership in Rotary • Must have attended at least one International Convention
Which of the following is required to become District Governor? • 2 years perfect attendance • Attend an International training event • 5 years membership in Rotary • Must have attended at least one International Convention
Every club president should know what an SAR is… it is: • Sergeant-at-Arms of Rotary • Spouses attending Rotary • Semi-annual report • Senior alumni of Rotary
Every club president should know what an SAR is… it is: • Sergeant-at-Arms of Rotary • Spouses attend Rotary • Semi-annual report • Senior alumni of Rotary
I have an MBA, am a commercial real estate broker and work for a company called Smith & Company… my classification is….
MBA • Commercial real estate • Broker • Smith & Company
MBA • Commercial real estate • Broker • Smith & Company
Next, Some of the Programs of Rotary
An Ambassadorial Scholar is given what? • tuition to earn a 2 year’s master’s degree • One year in high school abroad • An internship at the UN • One year in college abroad
An Ambassadorial Scholar is given what? • tuition to earn a 2 year’s master’s degree • One year in high school abroad • An internship at the UN • One year in college abroad
Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution is… • a Rotary University in Geneva • a 2 year masters program • is a scholarship awarded in each district each year • Is located at Rotary headquarters
Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution is… • a Rotary University in Geneva • a 2 year masters program • is a scholarship awarded in each district each year • Is located at Rotary headquarters
The Rotary organization of high school aged students is called: • Rotaract • Interact • Youth Exchange • Group Study Exchange
The Rotary organization of high school aged students is called: • Rotaract • Interact • Youth Exchange • Group Study Exchange
Polio Plus was started as: • a 3H grant in the Philippines • a matching grant in India • At the request of the UN • As the result of a GSE team
Polio Plus was started as: • a 3H grant in the Philippines • a matching grant in India • At the request of the UN • As the result of a GSE team
If you chose to leave The Rotary Foundation $1000 in your will, you would be a: • Paul Harris Fellow • Benefactor • Major Donor • Member of Bequest Society
If you chose to leave The Rotary Foundation $1000 in your will, you would be a: • Paul Harris Fellow • Benefactor • Major Donor • Member of Bequest Society
A Sustaining member is one who… • Has perfect attendance for one year • Supports a Rotary project • Gives $100 every year • Gives $1000 every year
A Sustaining member is one who… • Has perfect attendance for one year • Supports a Rotary project • Gives $100 every year • Gives $1000 every year
Every Rotarian, Every Year means that every Rotarian is • expected to give something to TRF each year • expected to bring in a new member each year • expected to participate in a service project each year • expected to attend a district event each year.
Every Rotarian, Every Year means that every Rotarian is • expected to give something to TRF each year • expected to bring in a new member each year • expected to participate in a service project each year • expected to attend a district event each year.
The Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation does NOT fund which of these activities? • matching grants • Youth exchange • Ambassadorial Scholarships • Group Study exchange
The Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation does NOT fund which of these activities? • matching grants • Youth exchange • Ambassadorial Scholarships • Group Study exchange