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Charleston Rotary Club 08-09 CLUB ASSEMBLY 3

Charleston Rotary Club 08-09 CLUB ASSEMBLY 3. Rick Hunt, President. The Big Picture. Rotary International. D.K. Lee. Rotary International President 08-09. "Make Dreams Real". Philosophy; our guiding principles.

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Charleston Rotary Club 08-09 CLUB ASSEMBLY 3

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  1. Charleston Rotary Club 08-09CLUB ASSEMBLY 3 Rick Hunt, President

  2. The Big Picture Rotary International

  3. D.K. Lee • Rotary International President 08-09

  4. "Make Dreams Real"

  5. Philosophy; our guiding principles The objectives of Rotary are to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: • The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; • 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; • The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; • The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

  6. Our Motto !! • Rotary International is an organization of service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world. It is a non-religious organization and open to all persons regardless of race, color or creed. There are more than 32,000 clubs and over 1.2 million members world-wide.[1] The members of Rotary Clubs are known as Rotarians. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Members usually meet weekly for breakfast, lunch or dinner, which is a social event as well as an opportunity to organize work on their service goals. • Rotary's best-known motto is "Service above Self", and its secondary motto is "They profit most who serve best".[2]

  7. Objectives These objectives are further set against the "Rotarian four-way test", used to see if a planned action is compatible with the Rotarian spirit. The test was developed by Rotarian and entrepreneur Herbert J. Taylor during the Great Depression as a set of guidelines for restoring faltering businesses and was adopted as the standard of ethics by Rotary in 1942. It is still seen as a standard for ethics in business management[4]: 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?

  8. D.K. Lee • "In 2008-09, I will ask you all to Make Dreams Real for the world's children," he said. "This will be our theme, and my challenge to all of you." • "Children are killed by illnesses that become deadly in combination with poor sanitation and malnutrition," Lee said. In addition, families stricken by extreme poverty are trapped in a cycle that only leads to more unnecessary deaths. "It's a cycle that is not interrupted because there is no access to education." • He challenged the audience to do their part to give children "hope and a chance at a future" by reducing the rate of child mortality in the world. • "We will bring clean water to their communities and create sanitation projects that keep children healthy," Lee said.

  9. February 2009 • In Rotary, February is World Understanding Month – a time to focus on the importance of goodwill and understanding for peace. It is a time for all of us to pause and consider how we are pursuing Rotary’s fourth Avenue of Service – International Service – because it is our international service, and our international fellowship, that will do the most to help us all build a more peaceful tomorrow. Dong Kurn (D.K.) Lee President, Rotary International

  10. PolioPlus The most notable current global project, PolioPlus, is contributing to the global eradication of polio. Since beginning the project in 1985, Rotarians have contributed over US$600 million and tens of thousands of volunteer-hours, leading to the inoculation of more than two billion of the world's children. Inspired by Rotary's commitment, the World Health Organization (WHO) passed a resolution in 1988 to eradicate polio by 2000. Now in partnership with WHO, UNICEF and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rotary is recognized by the United Nations as the key private partner in the eradication effort.

  11. Moving toward the future In 2001-02, Rotary International began developing a strategic plan to guide the organization as it entered its second century of service. In June 2007, the Board of Directors approved the RI Strategic Plan 2007-10, which identifies seven priorities: • Eradicate polio. • Advance the internal and external recognition and public image of Rotary.  • Increase Rotary’s capacity to provide service to others.  • Expand membership globally in both numbers and quality. • Emphasize Rotary’s unique vocational service commitment. • Optimize the use and development of leadership talents within RI. • Fully implement the strategic planning process to ensure continuity and consistency throughout the organization.

  12. Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationChallenge Grant • “This is a historic moment in Rotary’s history. A new partnership has been forged between Rotary International and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to provide a much-needed US$100 million toward our priority goal of a polio-free world.” — Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, President, Rotary International

  13. Terms of the Gates Donation Rotary’s response to the Gates challenge grant. • The RI Board of Directors and The Rotary Foundation Trustees have unanimously agreed to accept this challenge grant at a critical juncture for the polio eradication initiative, which needs an infusion of funds to reach the eradication goal. • For this reason, the initial $100 million will be distributed by The Rotary Foundation through grants to the World Health Organization and UNICEF in direct support of polio immunization activities in 2008. • Rotary has committed to raising $100 million of new funds over a three-year period beginning 1 January 2008. • Rotary’s new PolioPlus fundraising effort will be formally launched 1 July 2008 and be completed 31 December 2010.

  14. The NEW plan—The Gate’s • Bill and Melinda Gates have upped the ante! • They have donated another $255 million dollars if we can raise an additional $100 million ON TOP OF THE $100 MILLION WE HAVE ALREADY AGREED TO MATCH !! • BIG SOLUTIONS come with BIG COMMITMENTS !! (More next week)

  15. United States Zones 25-33

  16. Zone 31: USA • Arkansas, Missouri, parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Louisiana and Mississippi • 5710, 6040, 6060, 6080, 6110, 6150, 6170, 6190, 6460, 6490, 6510, 6820, 6840

  17. District 6490 • 55 Clubs located in Central Illinois as far north as the Pontiac, as far south as Vandalia and Newton, as far east as Hoopeston, Danville, and Paris, and as far west as Metamora, Lincoln, and Litchfield with over 2700 members.

  18. District Governor 08-09 • Alvin Scott Griggs, Sr., 6490 District Governor 2008-2009

  19. Charleston Rotary Club OFFICERS OF THE CLUB • Rick Hunt, President • Doug Abolt, President Elect • Steve Daniels, Vice President • Bill Warmoth, Secretary • Terry Perkins, Treasurer • Doug Bock, Sgt. At Arms

  20. Charleston Rotary Club • Director of Club Service, Tom Vance • Director of Community Service, Alison Mormino • Director of Vocational Service, Don Dawson • Director of International Service, Judi Konrad • Club Publicity, Mary Droste • Past President, Mike Stallons

  21. Charleston Rotary Club • At Large Directors, Karl Konrad Darcy Duzan Andy Methven • Past District Governors from Charleston Club (non-voting), Dan Thornburgh Tim Gover

  22. Avenues of Service • Based on the Object of Rotary, the Avenues of Service are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based: • Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club. • Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards. • Community Service covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community. • International Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace.

  23. SERVICE • By participating in local and international service projects, club members can volunteer their time and talents where they’re most needed. As our club grows into the future, this will indeed be critical to our success as a club, and to letting our local community and the world know that we are serious about meeting these challenges. • The four Avenues of Service are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based:

  24. Club Service (Tom Vance) Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the club’s effective functioning. Examples are: Membership development, fine master, Programs, Newsletter, Website updating and maintenance, family of Rotary events.

  25. Vocational Service (Don Dawson) Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards. Examples are: Community citizens awards and recognition, four way test essay contest, High school job fair, High school scholarships, Job shadowing program, Leadership development program, and Top 10 awards at CHS.

  26. Community Service (Alison Mormino) Community Service covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community. Examples are: calendar project, pancake breakfast, meals on wheels, I like me literacy project, Rotary Flower Plot on West edge of town on Rt16, 4th of July BBQ, and we have a float in the 4th of July parade.

  27. International Service (Judi Konrad) International Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace. Examples are: Rotary Foundation, World Community Work, Rotary Youth Exchange, the Group Study Exchange, and the Honduras Eyesight Project with the Schubert’s.

  28. Membership • Finding and keeping members • To keep clubs strong, every Rotarian must share the responsibility of bringing new people into Rotary. Even new members can bring guests to club meetings or invite them to participate in a service project. • Keeping members involved in Rotary is another responsibility. Fostering strong fellowship and encouraging early participation in service projects are two of the best ways to sustain a club’s membership.

  29. Benefits of membership Rotary is Humanity in Motion. • There are many reasons to join a local Rotary club: • Networking • An original goal of Rotary was to allow club members to meet periodically and enlarge their circle of business and professional acquaintances. As members of the oldest service club in the world, Rotarians represent a cross-section of their community’s business owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy. • Service • Club members have many opportunities for humanitarian service, both locally and internationally. Service programs address concerns such as health care, hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and the environment. Rotarians regularly experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back to the community.

  30. Benefits of membership • Friendship • Rotary was founded on fellowship, a cornerstone that continues to attract members today. Rotarians enjoy camaraderie with like-minded professionals, and club projects provide opportunities to develop enduring friendships. Club members who travel have friendly contacts in almost every city of the world. • Family • Rotary sponsors some of the world’s largest exchange and educational programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative training opportunities and mentoring for young leaders, and they involve family members in a wide range of social and service activities.

  31. Benefits of membership • Ethics • Encouraging high ethical standards and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days. In their business and professional lives, Rotarians abide by 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?

  32. Benefits of membership • Leadership • Rotary is an organization of successful professionals. Team-building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization, and communication are just some of the leadership skills that club members can exercise and enhance. Being a Rotary leader provides further experience in motivating, inspiring, and guiding others.

  33. My Plans for our club for 2009 • International Service Project involving eye care to children and others in Honduras. Dr Schubert and Karla will be going soon if they are not there yet. • Our membership goal for 08-09 was to attract 7 new Rotarians into our membership. That goal was to have 78 members by June 30, 2009. • To date I believe we now have 80 members, and we have exceeded our goal. My personal goal is for our club to reach a membership of 90 before Doug Abolt takes over as president of our club in Rotary Year 2009-2010. • Update our technology. We are now full engaged in using Club Runner as our website and for our newsletter that you receive each week. It is my sincere hope that the newsletter and website are working well for each of you. Please let me know if that is not the case.

  34. Plans for our club for 2009 Our club is already doing outstanding work with the Charleston High School. -- Scholarship to Charleston graduate that will be attending EIU. -- Top 10 students of the senior class.

  35. Plans for our club for 2009 • At the Middle School, we are doing the 4-way Test Essay’s. We will continue this too. • At the Kindergarten level, we have been doing I LIKE ME. • At Jefferson, we are hoping to implement a LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.

  36. Plans for our club for 2009 • I want to work together with each and every club member to maximize the exposure and effectiveness of the club projects. • I want to work to make the jobs within our Rotary club easier and better which should make it more desirable to be a club officer.

  37. Rotary Service Photo of the week. A Nairobi student shows off the new eyeglasses she received during a massive Rotary-club sponsored medical mission to Nairobi, Kenya, in September. The mission included a team of 70 volunteers from 11 countries and provided health care to more than 10,000 children in the poorest communities of Nairobi. Photo courtesy of Connie Spark

  38. Children at Sicelekuhle preschool play with brightly colored toys donated by Rotarians. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

  39. ROTARY YEAR 2009-10 • 2009-2010 THEME

  40. In Closing • I wish for each of you to live a long and happy life… to love your neighbor as you do yourself… and to laugh and enjoy each day… and to be the best Rotarians possible.

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