What is Rotary?
THE 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;
First, the development of acquaintance 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 of your occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
Third, The application of the Ideal of Service by every Rotarian in personal, business and community life.
Fourth, The advancement of International understanding, goodwill, and peace throughout the world, and fellowship for business and professional people in the ideal of service.
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WHAT IS A ROTARIAN ?
A Rotarian is a person who looks beyond self to a community, nation and the world. A Rotarian seeks the truth, lets fairness govern relationships; strives to benefit all in every interpersonal relationship. In short, a Rotarian puts service above self.
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THE ROTARIAN AND THE IDEAL OF SERVICE
The emphasis of Rotary is to create within the individual the Ideal of Service. As a Rotarian, you are encouraged and supported in personal activities in civic, youth service and public service. It is from the home Club that members draw the volunteers for worthy service activities.
Our Club undertakes a large variety of service activities under each of the four avenues of service - Club service, Vocational service, Community service and International service - all for the promotion of goodwill and better understanding.
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WHAT IS ROTARY ?
The original Rotary Club was organized in Chicago, Illinois by Paul Harris, a lawyer. It first met on February 23, 1905. The name “Rotary” was chosen because the club met in rotation at each members place of business. From the beginning the Rotary idea of Friendship, Fellowship and service to others has spread to six continents and 1.2 million members. Rotary is a service organization that is comprised of business and professional people united worldwide who conduct humanitarian projects, encourage high ethical standards in all vocation and work toward world understanding and peace. Rotary is 1.2 million service minded men and women belonging to over 26,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 180 countries and geographical locations throughout the world. In addition there are 145,000 Rotaract and nearly 160,000 Interact members in over 100 different countries. Rotary has compassion for the underprivileged, the underfed and the disabled, many of whom are beneficiaries of the 250,000 service projects conducted by Rotary Clubs throughout the world each year. The Rotary international Foundation is supported by the voluntary contributions of Rotarians all over the world. It is from these contributions the Rotary International Foundation provides scholarships, grants study exchange, 3-H projects and other very worthwhile projects worldwide. You will be contacted by our Club’s Foundation Chairman to inform you about becoming a Paul Harris Sustaining Member.
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