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Activity
Professional Networking
A founding principle of Rotary was to meet periodically to enjoy
camaraderie and enlarge one’s circle of business and
professional acquaintances. As the oldest service club in the
world, Rotary club members represent a cross-section of the
community’s owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and
professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy.
Service Opportunities Activity
Professional Networking
A founding principle of Rotary was to meet periodically to enjoy
camaraderie and enlarge one’s circle of business and
professional acquaintances. As the oldest service club in the
world, Rotary club members represent a cross-section of the
community’s owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and
professionals – people who make decisions and influence policy.
Service Opportunities
Club members have many opportunities for humanitarian service,
both locally and internationally. Service programs address such
concerns as health care, hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and the
environment. Rotarians experience the fulfillment that comes
from giving back to the community.
International Awareness
With more than 31,000 Rotary clubs in over 160 countries,
Rotarians gain an understanding of humanitarian issues through
international service projects and exchange programs. One of
Rotary’s highest objectives is to build goodwill and peace
throughout the world.
Friendship
Rotary was founded on fellowship, an ideal that remains a major
attraction of membership today. Club members enjoy the
camaraderie with like-minded professionals, and club projects
offer additional opportunities to develop enduring friendships.
Rotary club members who travel have friendly contacts in almost
every city in the world.
Good Citizenship
Weekly Rotary club programs keep members informed about what
is taking place in the community, nation, and world and
motivated to make a difference.
Family Foundations
Rotary sponsors some of the world’s largest youth exchange,
educational exchange, and scholarship programs. Rotary clubs
provide innovative training opportunities and mentoring for
young leaders and involve family members in a wide range of
social and service activities.
Entertainment
Social activities give Rotarians a chance to let loose and
have fun. Every Rotary club and district hosts parties and
activities that offer diversions from today’s demanding
professional and personal schedules. Conferences, conventions,
assemblies, and social events provide entertainment as well as
Rotary information, education, and service.
Ethical Environment
Encouraging high ethical standards in one’s profession 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: 1) Is it the TRUTH? 2) Is it FAIR to all
concerned? 3) Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4)
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Leadership Development
Rotary is an organization of successful professionals. Team
building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization,
and communication are just a sampling of the leadership skills
that club members can exercise and enhance. Being a Rotary
leader provides further experience in learning how to motivate,
inspire, and guide others.
Diversity in Membership
Rotary’s classification system ensures that a club’s
membership represents a variety of the community’s professional
men and women, including leaders in business, industry, the
arts, government, sports, the military, and religion. Rotary
clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures,
races, and creeds.
Rotary membership provides the opportunity to
§ Become connected to your community.
§ Work with others in addressing community needs.
§ Interact with other professionals in your community;
§ assist with RI's international humanitarian service efforts.
§ Establish contacts with an international network of
professionals.
§ Develop leadership skills.
§ Involve family in promoting service efforts.
§ Through Rotary's service programs, a Rotary club can have a
significant effect on the quality of life in its community.
Programs of The Rotary Foundation offer opportunities to form
international partnerships that help people in need worldwide.
More than 1.2 million Rotarians make significant contributions
to the quality of life at home and around the globe.
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