NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

1. NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Club of Hall County

2. Welcome & Rotary Overview Orientation Materials Objectives Scope of Rotary Guiding Principles The Four Way Test History of the Rotary Club of Hall County Club Leadership District 6910 Financial Responsibilities The Rotary Foundation Georgia Rotary Student Program End of Year Celebrations Attendance Rotary Communication Expectations Orientation Agenda

3. Orientation Materials • New Member Folder including: • Getting Started in Rotary • This is Rotary • The ABC’s of Rotary • You & Your Rotary Foundation • How to Propose a New Member • Every Rotarian / Every Year Brochure • New Member Checklist (Red Badge Program) • Personal Facts Sheet for the Club Database • List of Club Officers, Directors and Committee Assignments • What is Rotary • GRSP Brochure

4. Objectives of Orientation • Appreciation and Understanding • Responsibilities • Answer Any Questions • Final Decision

5. Proposal Process • A member sponsored your application. • Classification Committee verified your occupation and agreed that • You hold an important position in your organization. • You are an outstanding leader in your vocation. • Membership Committee verified your personal reputation, both in business and in the community. • Board of Directors approves your application for membership. • Club membership approves you as a new Rotarian after your name has been presented to membership for one week.

6. Rotary is … • The world’s first service club • Paul Harris founded Rotary in Chicago on February 23, 1905 • In 1911, Rotary became international establishing clubs in Canada, England and Ireland • Comparable to the U.N. • 1.2 million leaders • 29,968 clubs • 530 Districts • 163 countries • “Service above Self” • Universally: “Never say no”

7. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service High ethical standards worthiness and dignifying of all occupations Application of the ideal of service to personal, business, and community life Advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a united fellowship Guiding Principles

8. Rotary Standard of Excellence: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?

9. History of the Rotary Club ofHall County Chartered as an evening club – Rotary Club of Hall County Sunset. Name & meeting time changed to Rotary Club of Hall County on November 1, 2012, and moved to a luncheon meeting time. Chartered June 30, 2009 with 22 members Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Gainesville Charter President, Past District Governor Lona Pope

10. Presidents The Rotary ClubHall County PDG Lona Pope, Charter President 2008-2009 Jean Cornett, President 2009-2010 Kim Waters, President 2010-2011 Melody Marlowe, President 2011-2012 Dianne Cammarata, President 2012-2013 Pat Freeman, President 2013-2014 Paula Phillips, President 2014-2015 Sonja McLendon, Immediate Past President 2015-2016 Ralph Taylor, President 2016-2017 Al Trembley, President Elect 2017-2018

11. The Rotary Club of Hall County2015-2016 Officers & Directors • Ralph Taylor, President • Sonja McLendon, Immediate Past Pres. • Al Trembley, President Elect • Janeann Allison, Secretary • Lisa Ritchie, Treasurer • Louise Caudell, Administration • Dianne Cammarata, Membership • Chad Mann, Public Relations • Debbie Duke, Rotary Foundation • Jerry Stedman, Programs • Lisa McCormack, Service

12. District Involvement David Stovall, 1994-1995 District Governor Rotary International Board of Directors, 2018-2020 RI Theme, Be A Friend 2001 Council on Legislation Delegate Zones 33 & 34 Institute General Chairman, 2001 2004 International Assembly Training Coordinator 2002-2004, 2015-2017 Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, RI Zone 34 Lona Pope, 2003-2004 District Governor RI Theme, Lend a Hand 2010 Council on Legislation Delegate 2011-2012Vice-Chair – Training Peach State PETS Dianne Cammarata, 2005-2006 District Governor RI Theme, Service Above Self 2009-2011 District Trainer 2011-2015 The Rotary Foundation Chair, District 6910 Kim Waters, District Governor Elect, 2016-2017 RI Theme, Rotary Serving Humanity

13. District 6910 Governor • Kim Waters, District Governor 2016-2017

14. District 6910 Officers District Governor Kim Waters, R/C Hall County, 2016-2017Future District Governors:David W. Cooper, R/C Rockdale County 2017-2018Bruce Azevedo, R/C Madison County 2018-2019Hector Colon, R/C Gainesville, Assistant Governor to our club

15. Rotary Serving HumanityRotary International Theme2016-2017John Germ, Chattanooga, TN, USA, President

16. Financial Responsibilities • *Initiation Fee (one time) – $100 • Per Year: • Meals – $460.00 • Dues (RI & District) - $158.00 • Club Service Fee - $250.00 • Rotary Foundation - $100.00 • GRSP - $100.00 • Social Events & Convention - as attended Total = $1,068.00 annually • Club Dues are collected each Quarter • Quarterly dues are $267.00 after initiation fee.

17. The Rotary Foundation • “OUR” Rotary Foundation Making a Difference Across the World • Paul Harris Fellowship • Sustaining Members • Benefactors • Bequest Society • Major Donors

18. Paul Harris Fellowship • In 1917, at first convention in Atlanta, Rotary established an endowment. • Each year Foundation funds: • Over 150 international projects • Ex. PolioPlus generated over US$1 Billion to end polio to date • Over 150 International Volunteers • Over 300 Group Study Exchanges • Peace programs that explore conflict resolution • Contribution of $1,000 or more over time, earns the Paul Harris Fellow designation. • Each member to be a Sustaining Member w/ $25 qtrly.

19. Georgia Rotary Student Program

20. GA Rotary Student Program • Founded in 1946 by Georgia Rotarian Will Watt of Thomasville. • GRSP awards scholarships to over 90 international students for study in Georgia’s colleges for one year. • Scholarship contributes to the cost of tuition, books, room, meals and allowance for incidentals. • Not related to the Rotary Foundation. • Contribution of $1,000 or more over time earns the Will Watt Fellow designation. • Each member to be a Sustaining Member w/$25 qrtly.

21. Celebrations • District 6910 Conference Chattanooga, Tennessee October 7-9, 2017 www.Rotary6910Conference.org • Rotary International Convention Atlanta, Georgia June 10-24, 2017

22. Rotary Protocol: Attendance • Weekly attendance is a condition of membership, with make-ups available throughout the county, Atlanta and the world! • There are many club members that have sustained 100% attendance for years! • At least 50% attendance to be done at Hall County club. • Make-up +/- 14 days • E-Club One (www.rotaryeclubone.org) • Clubs in Hall Co - 3 • You can find a club anywhere you travel in the world • Obtain a make-up slip from club or e-club visited

23. Rotary Communication • Weekly Club eBulletin • Rotations, District Newsletter • The Rotarian, RI Magazine • Web Sites: Rotary Club of Hall County http://RotaryClubHallCounty.org District 6910 rotary6910.org Rotary International rotary.org Facebook www.Facebook.com/RotaryClubofHallCounty

24. Rotarian Action Groups A Rotarian Action Group is an autonomous group of Rotarians, family members, program participants and alumni who are experts in a particular field, such as microcredit or water and sanitation. Group members share their expertise by collaborating with clubs and districts on service projects.

25. Rotarian Fellowships Interested in a particular subject? Visit the group's website or email them to learn more.  Learn more at www.Rotary.org

26. Expectations • Paul Harris Sustaining (TRF) Member $25 quarterly • Will Watt Sustaining (GRSP) Member $25 quarterly • Benefactor Program • Red Badge Program (New Member program) • Meet Financial Obligations • Attendance • Sponsor new member • Honor the 4 Way Test in all your decision making • HAVE FUN!

27. Your next step: Go to www.RotaryClubHallCounty.org and sign into the member portal. Complete the entire Member Profile. To complete this step, you will need to first contact our webmaster at 770.595.0702. When he answers, say “I’m ready to take the next step to join the Rotary Club of Hall County.” He knows what that means, and will set up your access.

28. It’s Up To YOU!