Rotary orientation power point updated january 22 2013
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Rotary is a global organization of business and professional members who provide humanitarian service and promote peace. The Rotary Club of Fayetteville, Arkansas has over 80 members who undertake various community service projects and international initiatives. Key programs include providing dictionaries to local students, supporting the local hospital, and working to eradicate polio worldwide through Rotary International's PolioPlus program. New members are welcomed and oriented to participate fully in Rotary's service activities and learn how to utilize tools like the DaCdb website to stay informed and connected.
Rotary orientation power point updated january 22 2013
- 2. Rotaryis an organization of business and professional men and women united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
- 3. Rotary International 1.22 million members in 33,855 clubs President: Sakuji Tanaka Theme: Peace Through Service District 6110 5200 members in 81 Clubs in the heartland of the USA NW Arkansas (26 clubs) SE Kansas (13 clubs), SW Missouri (10 clubs) NE Oklahoma (32 clubs) District Governor: John D. Williams Jr.
- 5. Early Life Personality and Character BroadView of theWorld Foundations of what became Rotary First Meeting Classifications of Early Members Spreading the Philosophy The diversity and varied experiences found in our Club today reflect the views and aspirations of Paul Harris Roy Rom
- 6. 1905 Attorney, Paul Harris, organizes first Rotary meeting in Chicago (also Silvester Schiele, Coal Dealer;Gustavus E. Loehr, Mining Engineer; and Hiram Shorey,Tailor) 1906 First service project provided a public toilet 1910 Paul Harris elected president of National Association of Rotary Clubs at first convention 1921 ROTARY CLUB OF FAYETTEVILLE chartered. 1922 We become Rotary International 1985 PolioPlus launched. 1987 Women join Rotary - Dr. Mae Nettleship 1st for Fayetteville 2005 Rotary International celebrates a century of service
- 7. Official Rotary International Emblem 1923 Wheel 24 Cogs 6 Spokes Keyway- "a worker and not an idler."
- 8. The five Avenues of Service are the philosophical and practical framework for the work of our Club CLUB SERVICE VOCATIONAL SERVICE COMMUNITY SERVICE INTERNATIONAL SERVICE NEW GENERATIONS
- 9. Constitution Bylaws Lunch Bunch Make-Ups Officers Board Fellowship Dues Committees Greeters Thursday Cosmopolitan Programs Singing CLUB SERVICE Activities necessary for Rotarians to perform to make our club function successfully RonWoodruff
- 10. The heart of the organization Membership is personal; you are invited to join Classification system (set by Club to encourage cross- section representation; not rigid) Meetings are eachThursday exceptThanksgiving and between Christmas and the NewYear. 4 absences in a row without make-up is considered a resignation from the Club Rotary Weekly Bulletin, The Rotarian Fellowship, Committee, and Service opportunities A Rotarian does not say no
- 11. Attend a meeting of another club Attend certain District 6110 or RI meetings Participate in a Club-sponsored event or service project Attend a Club board or service committee meeting with authorization of the Club board Participate in an E-club meeting for at least 30 minutes (http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/) 2 weeks before/2 weeks after (notify Club Secretary)
- 12. OFFICERS CLUB DIRECTORATES President Larry Long President-Elect Chaddie Platt Membership Jerry Patton Vice President Pending Secretary Karen Percival Public Relations Mary Alice Serafini Treasurer JaniceTorbett Sergeant-At-Arms KitWilliams Rotary Foundation Ellyn Schleiffarth VP InformationTechnology Dale Oliver Past President Steve Litzinger Community Service John Harrell
- 13. MEMBERSHIP SERVICE PROJECTS Development Dictionary Project Appraisal Adopt-a-Highway Orientation FayRo SoftballTournament New Member Integration Youth Exchange Attendance Youth Programs Committee Connectivity SalvationArmy Bell Ringers Member Relations OutstandingStudents 4-WayTestContest Community Scholarships Committee CLUBADMINISTRATION PUBLIC RELATIONS Programs Publicity Sergeant-at-Arms Service Above Self Banquet Lunch Bunch Vocational Programs/Awards Music District Scholarships Birthdays Club History Long-range planning
- 14. NEW GENERATIONS NewGenerations BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fundraising Past PresidentsAdvisory Committee Technology Committee ROTARY FOUNDATION Paul Harris Fellowships Polio Plus Medical Supplies Network Group Study Exchange International Services Current Project: Gift of Hearing Project (Chandigarh, India) ThailandWater Project Guatemala Orphanage Project Africa Shoes Project
- 15. VOCATIONAL SERVICE The opportunity each Rotarian has to represent the dignity and utility of ones vocation to the other members of the club RonWoodruff
- 17. Perhaps the least well known, but most important of the four Avenues of Service It is about you how you represent yourself to the business community and your business/profession within the Club HerbertTaylor, President of Club Aluminum and 55th President of Rotary International, drafted a code of ethics for his business in 1932 Rotary adopts this code in 1943 the 4-WayTest
- 18. 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 ?
- 19. Remember: When you join a Rotary club, you do so as a representative of your business or profession Rotarians have the dual responsibility of representing their vocation within our Club and exemplifying the ideals of Rotary within the workplace Rotarians are encouraged to: Join and take leadership roles in business and vocational associations Help find new ways to develop vocational skills of others, especially people without jobs
- 20. COMMUNITY SERVICE Those activities that Rotarians undertake to improve the quality of life in their community that frequently involve assistance to youth, the aged, handicapped, and others who look to Rotary as a source of hope for a better life Jim Huffman
- 22. Activities Dictionary Project RotaryYouth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Washington County Regional Hospital Pedestrian Bridges atWilson & Gulley Parks Botanical Garden Rose Garden Scull Creek WalkingTrail Gazebo Salvation Army Bell Ringing Fayetteville Public Library U of A Scholarships Adopt-a-Highway Tree Beautification Organ Donors and many more
- 23. INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Programs and activities that Rotarians undertake to advance international understanding, goodwill, and peace Doug Kuntz
- 25. International Can be international without leaving Fayetteville The Rotary philosophy states that Rotarians must be world-minded and expand Rotarys humanitarian reach around the world to promote world understanding and peace. Rotary went international in 1910 and was on 6 continents by 1921
- 26. Founded in 1947, the Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program The 2010-11 class of Ambassadorial Scholars received US$9.6 million through individual grants of $25,000. Since 1947, a total of $532 million has been awarded to 41,000 men and women from about 70 countries Today, it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Ambassadorial Scholarships
- 27. A unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for young non-Rotarian business and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 Teams are accompanied by a Rotarian leader. Rotary provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits between paired areas in different countries. For four weeks, team members experience the host country's institutions and ways of life, observe their own vocations as practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas. Local Rotarians in the host area provide for meals, lodging, and group travel within their district. Group Study Exchange Tourists go abroad to make pictures. Business people go abroad to make money. Politicians go abroad to make news. GSE teams go abroad to make friends.
- 28. International Projects World Community Service projects begin when Rotary clubs from two or more countries collaborate on a humanitarian community service initiative and encompass a project site within one of the participating countries or areas Current Project:The Gift of Hearing (Chandigarh, India) Thailand Water Project Guatemala Childrens Home Africa Shoe Project
- 29. NEW GENERATIONSRecognizing positive change by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, involvement in community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding Paul Reagan
- 30. INTERACT: Combines the words International and Action. It is a service club for youth ages 14- 18. Membership is over 250,000 youth in more than 11,000 clubs worldwide in over 120 countries and geographical areas. Brazil, India and Philippines, and the United States boast the highest number of clubs.
- 31. ROTARACT: Combination of the words Rotary and Action. Rotary-sponsored international service club for young men and women ages 18- 30 Focus of members is addressing their communities physical and social needs. March 13, 1968 1st Rotaract Club chartered in NC, USA Today there are over 9,500 Rotaract clubs in 178 countries with an estimated 220,000 members Fayetteville Rotaract Club began 2012. Sponsored by both Fayetteville clubs.
- 32. RotaryYouth Exchange Goal Promoting Peace through Understanding Outbound and Inbound high school students; up to 8,000 a year in about 80 countries Students gain language proficiency, a new world-view, maturity, and confidence Rotary provides monthly stipends, Club meals, a personal advocate, a host Club, and host families
- 33. RotaryYouth Leadership Awards (RYLA) RYLA - Intensive training programs for youth ages 14-30. A seminar, camp, or workshop, generally 3-10 days in length, organized by Rotarians at the club or district level RYLA goals are to (1) demonstrate Rotarys respect and concern for youth, (2) provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders, (3) encourage leadership of youth by youth, and (4) publicly recognize young people who are providing service to their communities
- 34. MAJOR ROTARY PROJECTS Service to Humanity Medical Supplies Network FayRo Charity Classic End Polio Now
- 35. Solicit donations of new or used medical equipment and supplies Sort, repair, identify and store materials in a central warehouse inTulsa, OK Match the inventory to the growing number of requests worldwide submitted by Rotarians from developing countries Arrange international shipping through a variety of free, government and/or non-profit sources Pack and ship cargo to medical facilities around the world
- 36. Begun in 2001 Girls fastpitch softball AR, MO, OK, & KS Fund raising, fun raising, member retention, & community involvement USSSA-sanctioned tournament in conjunction with Fayetteville Parks & Recreation All net proceeds are given to local charities; nearly $200,000 since inception Primary beneficiary has been FP&R improvements to the ball fields, stands, and pavilions In 2011, 66 teams participated 850 girls, 200 coaches, and 2000 supporters
- 38. What is Polio? The disease was poliomyelitis, a paralyzing illness that struck without warning. For more than fifty years, from the last large epidemic in 1916 to the introduction of the Salk vaccine in 1955 and the Sabin vaccine in 1961, polio affected rich and poor, educated and ignorant. 1979 Last known case of Polio in U.S. NOT so for the rest of the world. 1985 Rotary undertook the task of world-wide eradication of polio; the most ambitious program in Rotary history. $800m Rotarys contribution to date. 2006 Known polio survivors estimated to be 426,000 with 224,000 older than 65 years of age. In 2007, the Rotary Foundation received a $100m challenge grant from the Bill and MelindaGates Foundation; a dollar for dollar match for 3 years. * The challenge was for each club to raise at least $1,000 for each of the 3 years. * The Fayetteville Rotary Club raised over $35,500. In January, 2009, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gave two grants totaling $355m and raised Rotarys challenge to $200m by June 30, 2112.
- 39. Global Polio Eradication Initiative RI initiated a special Large Club Challenge Nine clubs accepted, including the Rotary Club of Fayetteville Our Club raised $123,497, an average of $608 per member, by the end of April, 2011, to win the challenge! As a reward, 3 members of our Club, Lewis Epley, Steve Litzinger, and Larry Long, along with Rolf Wilkin from the Springdale Rotary Club, traveled to India in April, 2012, to participate in National Immunization Day
- 40. Rotary Foundation Enabling Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty Jim Huffman
- 41. Every amount contributed to The Rotary Foundation is spent in support of humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs and their operations. Clubs and districts apply for and receive Foundation grants to carry out worthy projects worldwide.
- 42. More than one million individuals have been recognized as Paul Harris Fellows people who have given $1,000 to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, or the Humanitarian Grants program, or have had that amount contributed in their name. Since the inception of our Club, over 330 people have been awarded at least one Paul Harris Fellows, the total amount exceeding $500,000.
- 43. WELCOMETO ROTARY What does Rotary mean to me? Rotary has given me feelings of accomplishment and belonging. Jim Huffman FredVorsanger PAST CLUB PRESIDENT and PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR
- 44. WHAT YOUR SPONSOR SHOULD HAVE TOLD YOU ..
- 45. Attendance - Bar Code Scan Billing statement ($40 initiation fee, $150 annual dues, $12 meals) Where to sit First name basis Guests The Rotarian Button board Formal introduction Website: directory-online.com DaCdb (ID and password)
- 46. NOTE: UserName ( E-mail Address), and Password ( your RI MemberID# 6978334 , can be found on your magazine label just above your name) to LOG IN. And, you can use the "FORGOT my PASSWORD" link to have the system e-mail you your Password (if we already have your e-mail address in the database).
- 48. Pmail (internal e-mail) Committees administration
- 49. Reports Club/District Calendars and much more!
- 50. DaCdb is integral to what we do at all levels of Rotary. DaCdb, pronounced, Dak-Dee-Bee, is a club management system that enables an integration of club, district, and RI information while fostering communication within individual clubs and districts and throughout the Rotary world. All you need to logon is your e-mail and Rotary ID (see Jill or the Club Secretary for the ID)
- 51. See the DacDB tutorial for common DaCdb task in the files section of the Rotary Club of Fayetteville Facebook page or ask Jill for a printout of login directions. If you have any questions, ask Jill, the Club Secretary, or the Club President for assistance
- 53. Membership Attendance Programs Service Service Above Self * 1989, primary motto, the Council on Legislation They Profit Most Who Serve Best * 2004, secondary motto, the Council on Legislation