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Why Join Your Local Rotary Club? 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 |
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