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:
- Is
it the TRUTH?
- Is
it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will
it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- 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, non-religious, and open
to all cultures, races, and creeds.
 This
is Rotary?
The
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