This is Rotary(An Orientation for New Members)

Rotary Club of [ ], KentuckyRotary Club of [ ], Kentucky

District 6740District 6740

What is Rotary

Rotary is an organization of business Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united world-and professional persons united world-wide who provide humanitarian service, wide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.peace in the world.

The object of Rotary is “to encourage The object of Rotary is “to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.”of worthy enterprise.”

Rotary is an International Organization

There are over 33,000 clubs grouped into There are over 33,000 clubs grouped into 530 districts in over 160 countries through- 530 districts in over 160 countries through- out the world. Membership is over 1.2 out the world. Membership is over 1.2 million.million.

Our club, The Rotary Club of [ ], Kentucky Our club, The Rotary Club of [ ], Kentucky is in District 6740 which is comprised of 42 is in District 6740 which is comprised of 42 clubs with 1,900 members.clubs with 1,900 members.

The district covers the Eastern half of The district covers the Eastern half of Kentucky mostly E. of I-75Kentucky mostly E. of I-75

Rotary International is governed by Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors a president and a board of directors

elected from all over the world.elected from all over the world.

Annually each district elects a district governor

2009-2010 District Governor – Dennis McEvoy

2009-2010 Rotary International President

John Kenny

In the beginning…

Rotary Founder

Paul Harris The first Rotary club was organized in Chicago in The first Rotary club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris.1905, by Paul P. Harris.

The club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members - thus the name Rotary.

Growth began immediately. Less that 15 years later there were over 1,000 clubs around the world.

Service Above Self

Rotary was not long to recognize that Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose.together — there needed to be a purpose.

The first service project was a to buy a The first service project was a to buy a new horse for a preacher whose horse new horse for a preacher whose horse had died in Chicago.had died in Chicago.

Rotary became the world’s first service Rotary became the world’s first service club.club.

Rotary InternationalRotary InternationalSignificant Dates – Early YearsSignificant Dates – Early Years

1905 1905 First Rotary club organized in Chicago,First Rotary club organized in Chicago, Illinois, USAIllinois, USA 1908 1908 Second club formed in San Francisco, California, USASecond club formed in San Francisco, California, USA 1910 1910 First Rotary convention held in Chicago, Illinois, USA First Rotary convention held in Chicago, Illinois, USA 1912 1912 The Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, becomes the The Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, becomes the

first club outside the United States to be first club outside the United States to be officially chartered. officially chartered. (The club was formed in 1910.)(The club was formed in 1910.)

1917 1917 Endowment fund, forerunner of The Rotary Foundation, Endowment fund, forerunner of The Rotary Foundation, establishedestablished

1932 1932 4-Way Test formulated by Chicago Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor4-Way Test formulated by Chicago Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor 1945 1945 Forty-nine Rotarians help draft United Nations Charter in San Forty-nine Rotarians help draft United Nations Charter in San

FranciscoFrancisco

Rotary InternationalRotary InternationalSignificant Dates – Recent YearsSignificant Dates – Recent Years

19851985  Rotary begins PolioPlus program to immunize all the children of the  Rotary begins PolioPlus program to immunize all the children of the world against polioworld against polio

19891989  Rotary opens membership to women worldwide  Rotary opens membership to women worldwide 19901990  Rotary Club of Moscow chartered first club in Soviet Union  Rotary Club of Moscow chartered first club in Soviet Union 19941994  Western Hemisphere declared polio-free  Western Hemisphere declared polio-free 19991999  Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict   Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict

Resolution establishedResolution established 22000000  Western Pacific declared polio-free  Western Pacific declared polio-free 20012001  30,000th Rotary club chartered  30,000th Rotary club chartered 20022002  Europe declared polio-free; first class of 70 Rotary Peace Scholars  Europe declared polio-free; first class of 70 Rotary Peace Scholars

begin studybegin study 20032003  Rotarians raise more than US$118 million to support the final stages   Rotarians raise more than US$118 million to support the final stages

of polio eradicationof polio eradication 2005 2005 Rotary Celebrates centennial in Chicago, Illinois, USA Rotary Celebrates centennial in Chicago, Illinois, USA

The Rotary Club of

Lexington, Kentucky

The Rotary Club of Lexington, Kentucky History

Chartered Chartered [ ] [ ]

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of [ ].Sponsored by the Rotary Club of [ ].

[ ] – First President[ ] – First President

[ ] different Presidents - all one year [ ] different Presidents - all one year termsterms

[ ] District Governors from our club[ ] District Governors from our club

[ ] [ ] members – as of July 1, 2009members – as of July 1, 2009

[ ] Rotary Presidents[ ] Rotary PresidentsPast Presidents - Active MembersPast Presidents - Active Members

[ ] [ ] (1974-1975)(1974-1975) [ ] [ ] (1976-1977)(1976-1977) [ ] [ ] (1984-1985)(1984-1985) [ ] [ ] (1993-1994)(1993-1994) [ ] [ ] (1994-1995)(1994-1995) [ ] [ ] (1997-1998)(1997-1998) [ ] [ ] (1999-2000)(1999-2000) [ ] [ ] (2000-2001)(2000-2001) [ ] [ ] (2001-2002)(2001-2002) [ ] [ ] (2003-2004)(2003-2004) [ ] [ ] (2004-2005)(2004-2005) [ ] [ ] (2005-2006)(2005-2006) [ ] [ ] (2006-2007)(2006-2007) [ ] [ ] (2007-2008)(2007-2008) [ ] [ ] (2008-2009)(2008-2009)

District GovernorsDistrict Governors

[ ][ ] Rotary has been the home club of the 6740 Rotary has been the home club of the 6740

District Governor on District Governor on [ ][ ] occasions. occasions.

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“Service Above Self”

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“Service Above Self”

Board of DirectorsThe The 2009-20102009-2010 Board of Directors of the Board of Directors of the

Rotary Club of [ ] are as follows:Rotary Club of [ ] are as follows: President: [ Bill Alley ][ Bill Alley ]

President-elect: [ ][ ]

Vice President: [ ][ ]

Past President: [ ][ ]

Secretary [ ][ ]

Treasurer: [ ][ ]

Board of Directors: [ ][ ] [ ][ ] [ ][ ] [ ][ ] [ ][ ]

plus the Chairpersons for each of the Avenues of Service

A new board is elected to take office on 1 July of each year. All positions in Rotary are one year terms.

The Rotary Club of [ ][ ]

Projects

Major fund-raisers are:

[The Spring Fling ][The Spring Fling ] [ Santa Claus at the Kentucky Horse Park ][ Santa Claus at the Kentucky Horse Park ] [ ][ ]

Object of Rotary

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.worthy enterprise.

Object of Rotary

First. The development of acquaintance as First. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;an opportunity for service;

Object of Rotary

Second. High ethical standards in Second. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society;serve society;

Object of Rotary

Third. The application of the ideal of Third. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life;personal, business and community life;

Object of Rotary

Fourth. The advancement of international Fourth. The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal and professional people united in the ideal of service.of service.

We implement the Object of Rotary through the Four

Avenues of Service

Club Service

Those things that a Rotarian does to help make the running of the local club successful.

Community Service Every Rotarian is urged to participate in activities that make the community a better place in which to live.

Vocational Service The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world.

International Service Encourages and fosters the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world

Club Service

Those things that a Rotarian does to help make the running of the local club successful.

Club Service 1– Focuses on Membership.

– Committees include Attendance and Classification, New Members, Firesides, Club History, Bulletins and Website, and Nominations.

Club Service

Those things that a Rotarian does to help make the running of the local club successful.

Club Service 2 – Plans for effective Meetings.

– Committees may include Programs, Publicity (Public Image of Rotary), Welcome and Fellowship, Club Extension and Inter club relations, and Sargent at Arms, Public Relations

Club Service

Those things that a Rotarian does to help make the running of the local club successful.

Club Service 3

- Encourages and supports the members of our club.

- Committees include Birthdays and Anniversaries, Phone, Special Services.

Vocational Service

The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world.

Vocational Service

– Committees include Employer/Employee Relations, Rural-Urban Meeting, and Student Programs.

Community Service

Every Rotarian is urged to participate in activities that make the community a better place in which to live.

Community Service

– Multiple Community Service Projects.– [Cardinal Hill Hospital ][Cardinal Hill Hospital ]

– [ Ronald Mc Donald House ][ Ronald Mc Donald House ]

– [ ][ ]

International Service

Encourages and fosters the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world

International Service

– Committees include Rotary Foundation, World Community Service, International Exchange.

The Privileges in Rotary

The privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS:The privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS:

in our communityin our community in neighboring towns and countiesin neighboring towns and counties around the Worldaround the World

The Privileges in Rotary

The privilege of GIVING SERVICE to The privilege of GIVING SERVICE to your community. your community.

The privilege of DEVELOPING The privilege of DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL and INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL and understanding.understanding.

The privilege of helping BUILD HIGHER The privilege of helping BUILD HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDS within your vocationETHICAL STANDARDS within your vocation

through the common bond of Rotarythrough the common bond of Rotary..

Your Obligations in Rotary

ParticipationParticipation To be a Rotarian you must give of your To be a Rotarian you must give of your

time and talents:time and talents: Support ethical business practicesSupport ethical business practices Support The Rotary FoundationSupport The Rotary Foundation Pursue new members to be the hands of ServicePursue new members to be the hands of Service

in our Clubin our Club in community workin community work in fellowship and social functionsin fellowship and social functions in club and district activities.in club and district activities.

Your Obligations in Rotary

AttendanceAttendance Attendance at the weekly meetings is a Attendance at the weekly meetings is a

benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 60% is benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 60% is expected.expected.

You can easily maintain your attendance You can easily maintain your attendance levels by attending another Rotary club levels by attending another Rotary club meeting (including an online club meeting (including an online club [rotaryeclubone.org]), participating in club [rotaryeclubone.org]), participating in club service projects, and activities.service projects, and activities.

Your Obligations in Rotary

Attendance – Attendance – Makeup While TravelingMakeup While Traveling There is a directory available on the Rotary There is a directory available on the Rotary

International web site. (International web site. (www.rotary.orgwww.rotary.org) ) “club locator.” Visit a club while on vacation “club locator.” Visit a club while on vacation or during a business trip. You will or during a business trip. You will immediately be introduced to a room full of immediately be introduced to a room full of friends who want to make your visit to the friends who want to make your visit to the area enjoyable. Our members have visited area enjoyable. Our members have visited clubs all around the world.clubs all around the world.

Your Financial Obligations Current Annual DuesCurrent Annual Dues $ $ [ ][ ]

Current ExpensesCurrent Expenses Meals - $10.89/wkMeals - $10.89/wk $ $ [ ][ ] /year /year Rotary DuesRotary Dues $ $ [ ][ ] /year /year District DuesDistrict Dues $ $ [ ][ ] /year /year Rotarian MagazineRotarian Magazine $12.00/year $12.00/year Liability InsuranceLiability Insurance $3.40/year $3.40/year Council on Legislation LevyCouncil on Legislation Levy $1.00/year $1.00/year Manier – Peak Scholarship Manier – Peak Scholarship $1.00/year $1.00/year

TotalTotal [$ ] / year[$ ] / year

Optional Donation to The Rotary Foundation Optional Donation to The Rotary Foundation $100/year$100/year Dues are billed in Dues are billed in [ ][ ] increments (July & Dec.) increments (July & Dec.)

THE FOUR-WAY TESTof the things we think, say or do

1. Is it the TRUTH?1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOOD WILL and 3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?concerned?

The Rotary Foundation

““World Peace through World Peace through Understanding”Understanding”

The Rotary Club of [ ][ ] International Projects

With the assistance of With the assistance of The Rotary The Rotary FoundationFoundation, we have been able to , we have been able to assist many international projects to assist many international projects to assist our neighbors.assist our neighbors. Projects include:Projects include:

[ Polio Plus ][ Polio Plus ]

Paul Harris Fellows and Benefactors

[ ][ ] Rotarians and spouses are benefactors of Rotarians and spouses are benefactors of the Permanent Fund of The Rotary the Permanent Fund of The Rotary Foundation (TRF). (This simple step of Foundation (TRF). (This simple step of support for the Rotary Foundation donates support for the Rotary Foundation donates $1000 to TRF on your death)$1000 to TRF on your death)

[ ] Rotary [ ] Rotary has has [ ][ ] members and members and partners that are Paul Harris Fellows ($1,000 partners that are Paul Harris Fellows ($1,000 or more donated) and many Paul Harris or more donated) and many Paul Harris Sustaining Members ($100 per year).Sustaining Members ($100 per year).

Rotary Club of [ ] Rotary Club of [ ] Rotary Foundation BenefactorsRotary Foundation Benefactors

Ralph BeardRalph Beard James BartonJames Barton Judy BeckerJudy Becker Gordon BlitchGordon Blitch Leon BootheLeon Boothe Julie BoudousquieJulie Boudousquie Mary Ann CourtoyMary Ann Courtoy Harry DavisHarry Davis Dale ElifritsDale Elifrits Victor FenderVictor Fender Steve FrankSteve Frank John FugazziJohn Fugazzi Tom GaitherTom Gaither Ken HarperKen Harper Richard HarrisonRichard Harrison

Steve HatfieldSteve Hatfield Ray HebertRay Hebert Thomas HenryThomas Henry Robert HofacreRobert Hofacre Kenneth HornbeckKenneth Hornbeck John KappasJohn Kappas Joseph KoesterJoseph Koester Ruth LawRuth Law Robert MatreRobert Matre Lynn MayberryLynn Mayberry Sherrill MorganSherrill Morgan John OsterhageJohn Osterhage Joseph PenningtonJoseph Pennington Joe PentecostJoe Pentecost Lawrence SchellLawrence Schell

Phillip SchmidtPhillip Schmidt Robert Simmons Robert Simmons Frank SommerkampFrank Sommerkamp Helen Hardbeck Helen Hardbeck Woodford SothoronWoodford Sothoron Inez StrawInez Straw William StrawWilliam Straw Arnold TaylorArnold Taylor John VissmanJohn Vissman John VolzJohn Volz Creighton WrightCreighton Wright William WulfeckWilliam Wulfeck Anthony ZembrodtAnthony Zembrodt

[ ][ ] Rotary RotaryPaul Harris FellowsPaul Harris Fellows

[List the names of your PHF’s if possible. The DG will [List the names of your PHF’s if possible. The DG will have these names!]have these names!]

Paul Harris Fellows and Benefactors

Methods of donating include:Methods of donating include:

donating a small amount each quarter or donating a small amount each quarter or annually through “TRF-Direct” (TRF’s Credit annually through “TRF-Direct” (TRF’s Credit card auto-withdrawal program) see card auto-withdrawal program) see www.rotary.orgwww.rotary.org

The Rotary Club of [ ] [ ] Exchanges

Group Study ExchangesGroup Study Exchanges Teams of one Rotarian leader and four non-Teams of one Rotarian leader and four non-

Rotarian business or professional young people Rotarian business or professional young people visit our district to experience their profession in a visit our district to experience their profession in a new culture.new culture.

Visits are four weeks.Visits are four weeks. Many [ ] Many [ ] Rotarians have hosted visiting teams Rotarians have hosted visiting teams

from many countries.from many countries.

The Rotary Club of [ ] [ ] Exchanges

Rotary Youth Exchange ProgramRotary Youth Exchange Program 16-18 year olds are exchanged world-wide.16-18 year olds are exchanged world-wide. 7,000 students participate worldwide.7,000 students participate worldwide. Our club hosts the student for one year.Our club hosts the student for one year. Rotarians host these young people in their Rotarians host these young people in their

homes for three to four months.homes for three to four months. Students become part of the family.Students become part of the family.

The Rotary Club of [ ] [ ] Exchanges

Rotary Youth Exchange ProgramRotary Youth Exchange Program We have sent one or two students each year from We have sent one or two students each year from

our area for a one year stay to another culture. our area for a one year stay to another culture.

The Rotary Club of [ ] [ ] New Member Packet Items Certificate of MembershipCertificate of Membership Object of RotaryObject of Rotary The Four-Way TestThe Four-Way Test Getting Started in RotaryGetting Started in Rotary The ABC’s of RotaryThe ABC’s of Rotary Constitution & Bylaws of the ClubConstitution & Bylaws of the Club Rotary Avenues of ServiceRotary Avenues of Service [ ][ ] Rotary Club Committees Rotary Club Committees Process for Sponsoring New MembersProcess for Sponsoring New Members Club Membership RosterClub Membership Roster

The Rotary Club of [ ] [ ] New Member Obligations

[Varies with Club – put your list of [Varies with Club – put your list of requirements here!]requirements here!]

““Service Above Self”Service Above Self”

““Four Way Test”Four Way Test”of the things we think, say, and do…of the things we think, say, and do…

Is it the TRUTH?Is it the TRUTH?Is it FAIR to all concerned?Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Will it Build Good-will & Better Friendships?Will it Build Good-will & Better Friendships?Will it be Beneficial to all concernedWill it be Beneficial to all concerned

Welcome to the

Rotary Club of [Lexington], KentuckyRotary Club of [Lexington], Kentucky

District 6740District 6740