Welcome to Rotary

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Welcome to Rotary
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BRIEFING OUTLINE

• What is Rotary?
• What is Rotary International?
• What is a Rotary Club?
• What is a Rotarian?
• What is the Rotary Foundation?

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WHAT IS ROTARY

• An organized body of Rotary Clubs and Rotarians
  animated by the principles, practices and
  precedents, which guide them, and of the objects
  they seek to achieve.

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Rotary the forerunner of Service Clubs
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Rotarys 4 Guiding Principles

• Four basic principles guide Rotarians in
  achieving the ideal of service and high ethical
  standards

• Object of Rotary

• Classification Principle

• Avenues of Service

• The 4-Way Test

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OBJECT OF ROTARY/AVENUES OF SERVICE
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THE CLASSIFICATION PRINCIPLES

• To join Rotary you must have a worthy business or
  profession
• 60 of time, 60 of income come from your
  classification
• Elective and appointed position with a fixed term
  cannot be a classification

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The 4 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 friendship?
• Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

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ROTARY AS A MOVEMENT
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Rotary International

• - an association of Rotary Clubs through out the
  world which continue to perform the obligations
  imposed by constitutional documents.

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Rotary International Organization
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RI ADMINISTRATION

• A fundamental principle underlying the
  administration of RI is the substantial autonomy
  of the member Rotary Club.
• Constitutional and procedural restrictions are
  kept to a minimum necessary to preserve the
  fundamental and unique features of Rotary.
• The advancement of the ideals of international
  understanding, goodwill, and peace requires
  general recognition of the vital importance of
  preserving and promoting the international
  fellowship of member clubs throughout the world,
  based not upon the groupings of Club in national
  areas, but upon the direct relationship and
  common responsibility of the member Club.

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Powers of the RI Board
1) Directing and controlling the affairs of
funds. 2) Exercising control over the current
and incoming officers of the association and the
committees of RI. 3) Provide general supervision
to member clubs including discipline and
termination of clubs. N.B. All RI Board
decisions unless specified otherwise take effect
immediately upon the adjournment of the meeting
at which they are made.
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Supervision of Clubs

• Direct supervision of Clubs by a Governor in a
  constituted District
• Direct supervision of Clubs by the RI Board in
  non-districted Clubs.
• Such supervision, in addition to the supervision
  of a Governor of Clubs within any area compose of
  two or more geographical constituted district as
  maybe deemed advisable by the RI Board and
  approved by a convention.

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WHAT IS A ROTARY CLUB
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A Rotary Club
- an organization of business and professional
leaders in a given community united worldwide
who provide humanitarian service, encourage
high ethical standards in all vocation, and
help build goodwill and peace in the world.
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Fundamental Characteristics

• Selects its members on the basis of
  classification to ensure broad representation of
  the communities life.
• Attendance at regular Club meeting is required at
  least 60 (inclusive of make-up not more than
  30).
• Provide members with opportunities to exemplify
  high ethical standards.
• Religious and political beliefs of a Rotarian are
  regarded as being ones own concern.

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Members of the 1st Rotary Club
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The Rotary Club Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body of
the Club. Nothing can be taken in the general
membership meeting unless first taken up by the
Board. The Board is expected to meet regularly
at least once a month.
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Members of the Club Board

• As outlined in the Recommended Rotary Club
  Bylaws, the clubs board should consist of
• Directors (number determined by club)
• President
• Vice President
• President-elect
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Immediate Past President
• Note The Rotary Club Bylaws Article 2.
• Council on Legislation 2004

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CLUB OFFICERS

• President
• President-Elect
• One or more Vice-Presidents
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Sergeant-at-Arms

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURERI District 3870 (2004)
Board of Directors
Club Administration
Membership
Public Relation
Club Service Project
TRF
Classification
Attendance
Youth Service
Fund Development
Media
Fellowship
Membership
Vocational Service
Information
Protocol
Program
Membership development
Community Service
Educational grants
Magazine/Bulletin
International Service
Humanitarian Grants
Rotary Information
Sunshine Committee
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MEMBERSHIP

• Classification
• Membership
• Membership development
• Rotary information

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CLUB ADMINISTRATION

• Attendance/make-up
• Sunshine and fellowship
• Bulletin and magazine
• Programs and family of Rotary

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PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Protocol

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CLUB SERVICE PROJECTVOCATIONAL SERVICE

• Career Guidance
• Vocation at work
• Vocational awards
• Vocational tours

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CLUB SERVICE PROJECT COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Environmental protection
• Community development
• Human development
• Partners in service

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Club Service Project 3 Partners in Service/ New
Generation

• Interact
• Rotaract
• RYLA
• RVC/RCC

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Club Service Project 4 International Service
Programs

• World Community Service
• Rotary Youth Exchange
• Rotary Friendship Exchange
• Rotary Volunteer Program

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WHAT IS A ROTARIAN
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A Rotarian
- are business and professional Leaders, members
in good standing of their respective Rotary
Clubs which are in good standing with Rotary
International.
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You Were Invited Because You Are..

• Business/Professional Leader
• Stays or work within the club jurisdiction
• Believes that helping others is your
  responsibility
• Can exercise discretion over time and resources
• Understand the concept of belonging

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Benefits of Membership 1/2

• Networking with people who can make you become
  successful.

2. Friendship and fellowship with other
managerial and professional leaders in your
community.
3. Prestige of belonging to a worldwide
organization.
4. Continuing professional Education.
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Benefits of Membership 2/2

• 5. High ethical standards in your business and
  profession.

6. United efforts to carry out project, which
enhance your community.
7. Help individuals and communities worldwide.
8. Satisfaction of Lending a hand to others
sharing.
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Obligation of Membership 1/2

• Pay your RI, District and Club dues.

2. Subscribe to The Rotarian or Philippine Rotary
Magazine.
3. Attend at least 60 of Club Regular Meeting
and activities.
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Obligation of Membership 2/2

• 4. Bring in New Members from time to time

5. Support your club any way you can to ensure
success of its programs and projects.
6. Serve as officer when asked or elected.
7. Share your time, your talent, your resources
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ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

• 60 of Regular Rotary meetings in each of the
  Rotary year (approximately 15 meetings every
  semester)
• 60 or more of each regular weekly meetings held
  during each half of the Rotary year (40 minutes
  every week).
• N.B. 30 of Attendance should be in home club
  (15 meetings a year or 7 in your own home club
  every semester).

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MAKE-UP OF ABSENCES

• A Rotarian can be considered absent only from a
  REGULAR MEETING
• Make-up can be made 14 days before or 14 days
  after the absence
• The RI Constitution provides several ways to
  make-up.
• 3.1 Attendance at regular meeting of another
  club.
• 3.2 Attendance in club activities other than a
  regular meeting.
• 3.3 Attendance in District meetings or
  performing functions as member of the district
  staff or international assignments.
• 3.4 Traveling with directness to and from a
  district or international meeting.

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Your Financial Obligations

• RI Dues
  24.00/Semester
• Council on Legislation 1.00 (1st sem
  only)
• PRM Subscription P 540.00/year (P
  270.00/sem)
• District Dues P 300.00 (1st
  sem only)
• Club Bulletin As Required By
  The Club
• Club Meetings Per attendance
• Social Events As Required
• District Conference Per Attendance

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The Rotary Programs (Your Opportunities for
Service)
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What Rotarians Strive To Do

• Set an example of high ethical standards

• Encourage and foster the ideal of service as a
  basis of worthy enterprise

• Search for the right people, not people with
  the right Classification to serve in Rotary

Service above Self is our Motto
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

• In the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
  program, young people ages 14-30, chosen for
  their leadership potential, attend a seminar,
  camp, or workshop to discuss and practice
  leadership skills. Rotary clubs and districts
  select participants and organize the event.

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Interact

• Interact is a service club for young people ages
  14-18. Sponsored by local Rotary clubs, Interact
  clubs give young people an opportunity to
  participate in fun, meaningful service projects
  while developing leadership skills and meeting
  new friends.

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Rotaract

• Rotaract is a service club for young people ages
  18 to 30. Sponsored by local Rotary clubs,
  Rotaract clubs conduct community and
  international service projects, and participate
  in professional and leadership development
  activities.

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Rotary Community Corps

• A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of
  non-Rotarian men and women who share Rotarians'
  commitment to service. Under the guidance of a
  sponsoring Rotary club, RCC members put their own
  skills to work to improve the quality of life in
  their communities.

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Rotary Fellowships

• Rotary Fellowships are groups of Rotarians
  organized by recreational or vocational
  interests. Rotary Fellowships unite Rotarians in
  friendship and service, the exchange of ideas,
  and the pursuit of international understanding.

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Rotary Friendship Exchange

• Rotary Friendship Exchange provides Rotarians
  the opportunity to experience other cultures by
  staying in the homes of Rotarians in other
  countries. The program advances international
  understanding and peace through personal contact
  across borders while developing interclub
  relationships.

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Rotary Volunteers

• The Rotary Volunteers program increases Rotarian
  participation in volunteer activities by
  providing service opportunities in a volunteers
  local community and communities abroad. At the
  international level, two directories are
  available to match registered Rotary Volunteers
  with service projects.

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World Community Service

• Through the World Community Service program,
  Rotarians conduct community service projects to
  meet human needs and improve lives. Clubs in need
  of help to complete a project partner with a club
  abroad willing to provide funds, materials, and
  technical and professional assistance.

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Youth Exchange (ROTEX)

• Youth Exchange is an international exchange
  program that provides thousands of young people
  with the opportunity to meet people from other
  lands and to experience their cultures, beginning
  a lifetime of international understanding.

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Rotarys Focus Areas
Literacy
Water
Health, Sanitation Environment
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WHAT IS THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF ROTARY
INTERNATIONAL
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Years
6
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Arch Klumph Founder of the Rotary Foundation
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The Rotary Foundation (TRF)
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
provide clubs and districts with project support
through educational, cultural, and humanitarian
grant programs . The mission of The Rotary
Foundation is to support the efforts of Rotary
International in fulfillment of the Object of
Rotary, Rotarys Mission, and the achievement of
world understanding and peace.
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The Rotary Foundation
Educational Programs

• Ambassadorial Scholarship
• Group Study Exchange
• Rotary Centers for International Studies
• University Teachers Program
• Peace Scholarship

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The Rotary Foundation
Humanitarian Programs

• Individual Grants
• Rotary Volunteer
• Discovery Grants
• District Simplified Grants
• Community Assistance Program
• Helping Grants
• New Opportunities Grants
• Transportation Grants

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The Rotary Foundation
Humanitarian Programs

• Matching Grants
• Minor (US 0 US 25,000 )
• Major competitive
• ( US25,001 US 300,000)
• Projects to be completed within 1 year maximum of
  2.

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• 3 H Program Grants
• (US300,001- US 500,000)
• Health
• Hunger
• Humanity
• Projects to be completed in 3 maximum of 5 years

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3 H Program
Health
Humanity
Hunger
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Programs Polio Plus
Rotary's priority program supports global
efforts to eradicate polio. A total of US
650,000,000 has already been contributed for
global efforts.
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Two Needs . . . Two Ways of Giving

• To secure tomorrow

• For support today

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Financial Support

• Rotarian contributions fund The Rotary
  Foundation programs. Gifts can be made to two
  funds
• The Annual Programs Fund is the primary source of
  support for the Educational and Humanitarian
  programs of The Rotary Foundation. Gifts of any
  size are welcome.

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Financial Support
The Permanent Fund secures the future of programs
for tomorrow. The principal is never spent but a
portion of the interest earnings are directed to
programs each year. The Permanent Fund is built
primarily through bequest gifts and outright
gifts of US10,000 or more.
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Resources

• The following resources are available on the RI
  Web site www.rotary.org
• Communities in Action
• RI Programs Section
• Rotary E-Learning Center
• The Rotary Foundation

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Thank you and Good Luck!