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Learn about the history of Rotary, its programs, and key terminology in this informative guide. Discover the dates of important events, famous figures, and the official motto of Rotary. Expand your knowledge of Rotary's organizational structure, rules, and requirements for leadership positions.
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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…
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 Four-Way Test was born in Pickford, MI in District 6290
Arch Klumph 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 RC
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 a 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 a 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 real estate broker and work for a company that developed Bay Harbor, a resort community on Lake Michigan… and my classification is….
MBA • Real Estate Development • Broker • Bay Harbor Company
MBA • Real Estate Development • Broker • Bay Harbor 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 master’s program • 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 master’s 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
PolioPlus was started: • as a 3H grant in the Philippines • as 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 • as 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 The Rotary Foundation 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 The Rotary Foundation 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