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Introduction to Rotary. Rotary Club of Duluth. Questions?. Dave McCulley – New Member Orientations (770) 753-0830 davemcculley@bellsouth.net John Taylor - President (770) 822-3208 jtaylor@jacksonemc.com Ric Baxter – President Elect (404) 401-3290 ricbaxter@amstax.net. Rotary Websites.
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Introduction to Rotary Rotary Club of Duluth
Questions? • Dave McCulley – New Member Orientations (770) 753-0830 davemcculley@bellsouth.net • John Taylor - President (770) 822-3208 jtaylor@jacksonemc.com • Ric Baxter – President Elect (404) 401-3290 ricbaxter@amstax.net
Rotary Websites • http://RotaryClubOfDuluth.org • http://Rotary.org • Contact Ric Baxter for assistance with login to our club’s website: ricbaxter@amstax.net
Objectives of Orientation • Appreciation and Understanding • Responsibilities • Commitment
Rotary is … • The worlds first service club • Comparable to the U.N. • 1.2 million leaders • 34,000 clubs • 200 countries • “Service above Self” • Universally: “Never say no”
Video Presentation Welcome to Rotary http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/video/welcome_to_rotary.wmv|
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
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?
History of the Rotary Club of Duluth • Chartered December 11, 1986 • 22 Charter Members, 42 Current Members • District Recognition and Involvement • Best International Service Award (1998, 2000) • Presidential Citations • Club of the Year award (1996-1997) • Leader in Foundation Contributions
100% Paul Harris Club • The Rotary Club of Duluth Became a 100% Paul Harris Club in RY 2007-2008 • Every Member has been credited with $1,000 in lifetime Rotary Foundation Giving • Dave McCulley is Foundation Chair
Duluth Rotary Leadership • John Taylor– President • Ric Baxter – President Elect • Teresa Lynn – Secretary • Mike Ballenger – Treasurer • Doug Bridges – Sergeant-at-Arms • Tommy Terrell – Club Administration • Jay Kalke – Membership Chair • Dave McCulley – Foundation Chair • Sallie Boyles – Public Relations Chair • Mark Tyrrell – Service Projects Chair
District 6910 Officers • Margie Eddy-Forbes – District Governor Elect • Anton Zellman – District Governor Elect • Otis Jones – Area XII Assistant Governor
Rotary Fees • Quarterly Dues – 260.00 (first quarter billed immediately) • Guests – $12 • RI Dues paid by the Club • Contribution to the Rotary Foundation and GRSP • District Conference Attendance • Annual Fund Raiser
Rotary Program Responsibilities • Members sponsor weekly program – Houston Bass and Dan Lally are co-chairs • Programs in the past have included: • The FBI, Star Student Program, Congressmen, as well as on-site vocational tours of local facilities
The Rotary Foundation and GRSP • Rotary FoundationMaking a Difference Across the World • Paul Harris Fellowship • Sustaining Members • Benefactors • The Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP)
District 6910 Conference • April 16-18 2013 Chattanooga TN
Rotary Protocol: Attendance • Weekly attendance is a condition of membership • Make-up +/- 14 days (2 weeks) • 30% home club attendance every six months • Attend 60% of each meeting • Termination following four consecutive absences (without a valid excuse)
Rotary Communication • The Rotarian • Sign up for e-mail updates from Rotary International at Rotary.org