An Introduction to Rotary
• Object of Rotary
• An International Organization
• Our Club
• Rotary International Foundation
• Four-Way Test
OBJECT OF ROTARY
The object of Rotary is to exchange and foster the ideal of service on
a basis of worthy enterprise and in particular to encourage and foster.
The development of acquaintancesas an opportunity for service.
Second
High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of useful occupations, and the recognitionof each Rotarian of his occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
Third
The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his 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.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Rotary is an International Organization. The first Rotary Club was organized in Chicago in 1905 by Paul P. Harris. This club met in rotation at the offices of the members, thus the name Rotary. There are now more than 27,000 Rotary Clubs with a total Rotary membership of over 1.2 million men and women.
As a Rotarian, you will be a member of the Rotary Club of Morisset, which in turn is a member of Rotary International.
The free world is divided into territories within which a group of clubs are associated. These territories are known as Rotary Districts.
There are 502 districts in the Rotary world (172 countries). OUR CLUB is in District 9670 which is comprised of many clubs.
Rotary International is governed by a president and board of directors elected from all over the world. Annually, each District elects a District Governor and each club elects its officers and directors.
OUR CLUB
The Rotary Club of Morisset currently has many members. Each year we elect our officers to conduct the general business of our Club. Our President, with the approval of our Board of Directors, makes committee appointments based upon the following Four Avenues of Service:
• Club Service • CommunityService • International Service • Vocational Service
Each Rotarian is expected to participate in one of the Avenues of Service.
CLUB SERVICE
The following are directed toward the internal functioning of the Club to maintain its health and vigor:
• Treasurer Membership
• Attendance Rotary Information
• Sergeant-at-Arms Classification
• Membership Development Club Bulletin
• Program Fellowship Activities
• Public Relations
VOCATIONAL SERVICE
Promotion of the ideal of service:
Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations.
Recognition of the worthiness to society of all useful occupations.
Contribution of one's vocational talents to the problems and needs of society.
• Career Development • Vocational Awareness • Vocation at Work • Vocational Awards
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• A club effort to improve the quality of life within the community.
• Community projects • Community grants • Environmental Protection
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
• The promotion of many efforts to advance understanding, goodwill and the quality of life throughout the world.
• World Fellowship Activities • Rotary Foundation • World Community Service The goal of the Foundation is to further understanding and friendly relations among the world's people by funding educational and humanitarian programs including: Object of Rotary
The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster the following:
FirstThe development of acquaintances 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 by each Rotarian of their occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
Third
The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to their personal, business and community life.
Fourth
The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.
We Implement the Object of Rotary Through the Four Avenues of Service.
ROTARIANS ON THE INTERNET GUIDE TO ROTARY MEETINGS AROUND THE WORLD
Rotary International Membership Site
Ambassadorial Scholarships
Matching Grants
Group Study Exchange
Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants
Rotary Grants for University Teachers to Serve in Developing Countries
Grants for Rotary Volunteers
PolioPlus Program
Rotary Peace Programs
Several of these programs send scholars and volunteer workers abroad to
study, learn about other cultures, offer assistance and promote
goodwill within a host country.
THE FOUR WAY TEST
What We Think, Say or DoIs it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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