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Rotary 101

Rotary 101. Overview of Rotary. #1. Plan for January. January – Rotary Awareness Month Training and Review of Rotary Education and understanding of what Rotary is Inspiring each individual Rotarian to take action Club-of-the-Month submission at end of the month. Plan for January.

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Rotary 101

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  1. Rotary 101 Overview of Rotary #1

  2. Plan for January • January – Rotary Awareness Month • Training and Review of Rotary • Education and understanding of what Rotary is • Inspiring each individual Rotarian to take action • Club-of-the-Month submission at end of the month

  3. Plan for January • Plan and accomplish all our activities related to Rotary Awareness • Radio programs • Newspaper publicity • Training/education of our own members • Other – what else can we do to make the public aware? • …and we need follow-through on all these activities.

  4. Plan for Presentation • What is Rotary • New Members • Rotary Facts • Areas of Service • Benefits • Involvement • Obligations • Discussion

  5. What is Rotary? • http://www.rotary.org/en/annualreport/2010-11/whoweare/Pages/ridefault.aspx

  6. Rotary is • A worldwide network of inspired individuals • Individuals who translate their passions into relevant social causes to change lives in communities. • Questions for Anguilla – • How do we fit in? • How do You fit in?

  7. Regulations/Procedures • Rotary is much bigger than you or me. • Rotary is a global organization. • The guidelines for being part of Rotary are found in Rotary’s Manual of Procedure. • The M.O.P. is revised every 3 years. Current issue is 2010.

  8. What is Rotary? • A complex organization • All clubs and all Rotarians adhere to • The constitution of the Rotary Club and • Theprocedures for participation in the club, district, zone

  9. An effective Rotary club • Membership. Sustains or increases their membership base • Projects. Implements successful service projects in their community and communities in other countries • TRF. Supports The Rotary Foundation, both financially and through program participation • Develops leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level

  10. Rotary’s 4-Way Test • …of the things we think, say, and 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?

  11. The Object of RotaryService • FIRST – The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service • SECOND – 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 • THIRD – The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life • FOURTH – The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service

  12. Area of Service • Club Service • Community Service • International Service • Vocational Service • New Generations Service

  13. Rotarians Take Action!

  14. New members Rotary International tells new members that you’ll have a chance to – • Become more involvedin your community • Provide aid to other parts of the world through the opportunities that your Rotary club and Rotary International offer

  15. New member information • Many New Member pamphlets – available either for download from the website or purchase in hard copy. Here are two: • http://shop.rotary.org/Rotary-Basics/dp/B005R0SEJM

  16. Background • 34,000 Rotary clubs around the world • A global network • Includes business, professional, and community leaders • Rotarians • Volunteer their time and talents • Serve communities locally and around the world • Form strong, lasting friendships in the process

  17. What Rotarians have in common • As community volunteers, we reach out to neighbors in need. • We build, support, and organize. • We save lives. • We work locally and globally. • Ask yourself, how do you fit in? • Is Rotary visible enough in Anguilla? We take action!

  18. Rotary facts • 1.2 million men and women of Rotary • Rotarians around the world and around the corner - • Get involved in their communities • Connect with other professionals • Share their time and experience with young people • Support global causes, such as eradicating polio • Use their skills to help others • Much of Rotary’s work is done at home in the local community

  19. Rotary’s Motto Service Above Self • Exemplifies the humanitarian spirit • of the 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide

  20. Rotary’s Areas of Service/Focus • What is RC of Anguilla doing – in each of these areas? • Peace and conflict prevention/resolution • Disease prevention and treatment • Water and sanitation • Maternal and child health • Basic education and literacy • Economic and community development

  21. RC of Anguilla • Before we can increase the membership, we must learn how to • Maintain the members we currently have. Are we doing that? • Keep our members active and contributing. Are we doing that? • Become an effective Rotary Club that people will actually be proud to be part of… Are we doing that?

  22. Why did you join Rotary? • Maybe you’ve seen a need in your own community and wondered how you could help. • Maybe you want to use your professional skills to help others. • Maybe you want to learn new skills. • Maybe you’re seeking connections with other service-minded professionals in your community or abroad.

  23. Why did you join Rotary? • Are those goals being fulfilled? • What else can you do? • Consider Rotary’s Areas of Focus • Are you accomplishing what you had hoped to accomplish through Rotary?

  24. As a Rotarian - • Joining Rotary can help you achieve these goals. • Joining Rotary can help you serve your community. • Joining Rotary can help you achieve so much more. • The following are real Rotarians and what they gain through Rotary:

  25. Community Service • Rotary creates the perfect venue for me to give back to the community I live in while enjoying the camaraderie of positive and active individuals.” — Tom Brand, Rotary Club of Kenosha West, Wisconsin, USA

  26. Networking • “Rotary is a tremendous network. Leaders in the community can connect and reach out to people in need.”  — Russel Honoré, Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

  27. Leadership Skills • “A week doesn't go by that I don't learn something new from the speaker at our club or just from working on projects with people. It's an opportunity to grow indefinitely.”  — Stephen Brown, Rotary Club of La Jolla Golden Triangle, California, USA

  28. International Service • “I've become much more internationally focused, and understand that there's so much more I can do as part of a bigger whole than I could ever do on my own.”  — Toni McAndrew, Rotary Club of Mid-Valley (Dickson City), Pennsylvania, USA

  29. Friendship • “Every Rotary club in the world, no matter how big or small, has one thing in common: friendship. And it's from this base of friendship that we serve our community.”  — Kemal Attilâ, Rotary Club of Ankara-Tandogan, Turkey

  30. Family-friendly • We want families with children to join Rotary, so we try to be very flexible. Family commitments always take precedence.”  — Wendy Scammell, Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest, Newfoundland, Canada

  31. Family-friendly • For me, Rotary is a way of life – one that my husband and I have lived our whole lives.” — Julia Gereda de Carlin, Rotary Club of Monterrico-Surco, Peru

  32. Opportunities for Young People • “A great tool Rotary has is its educational programs. I was an exchange student (Rotary Youth Exchange) in Switzerland in high school. That’s how I got involved and what made me want to give back.”  — Jorge Aguilar, Rotaract Club of Chicago, Illinois, USA

  33. Involvement is the Key • Long-time Rotarians agree that the involvement is key to getting the most out of Rotary. • Rotarians must volunteer in these ways: • to serve on a committee that serves your interests • to be a greeter at regular club meetings • to join a service project team • to help develop and carry through an excellent community project • You’ll get to know your fellow Rotarians. • You’ll get to understand Rotary more clearly.

  34. Obligations of Rotarians • What are the obligations of a Rotarian? •  (1) One of the obligations and responsibilities of Rotary club members is the prompt payment of club dues. • (2) Another important obligation and responsibility is regular attendance.

  35. All Rotarians… It will be my duty to Exemplify the Object of Rotary in all my daily contacts and activities Abide by the constitutional documents of Rotary International and of the club. I agree To pay any admission fees required by the club and To pay annual dues in accordance with the club bylaws.

  36. Rotary dues • According to the Rotary Manual of Procedure, Rotary dues must be paid within 30 days from the due date (either July 1 or January 1 - or both). • Rotary dues are necessary to allow the clubs to function effectively. • Members and even clubs that are delinquent can have their membership terminated. • Rotary has specific financial obligations that must be met by all Rotarians.

  37. Regular attendance • First of all, Rotary is so much more fun when you attend! • We miss you when you do not attend! • The only way to stay involved is to attend. • But otherwise…

  38. Regular Attendance • Only when you attend and participate • Can you keep up to date with what the club is doing • Can you offer your services to the club and to the community • Will you feel part of Rotary • Can you bring a friend along • Can you share in Rotary’s good name and good works

  39. Effective Rotary Clubs • Sustain or increase their membership base • Implement successful service projects in their community and communities in other countries • Support The Rotary Foundation, both financially and through program participation • Develop leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level

  40. Determined to build a better future

  41. Dedicated to ridding the world of polio

  42. Bringing hope to people in need

  43. Meeting basic human needs

  44. Serving our communities with hands-on projects!

  45. Discussion • Where do you fit in? • Why did you join Rotary? • What has Rotary done for you? • What have you done, and what can you do, for Rotary? • Do you attend regularly? …attend other clubs? • Do you pay your dues on time? • What service projects are you involved in? • Are you a Good Rotarian? If not, then how do you change? • Is our club an effective Rotary club? If not, then what can we do? • How can we increase Rotary awareness?

  46. Rotary 101 Overview of Rotary

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