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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