Rotary at a Glance Members 1 23 mil

Rotary at a Glance § Members: 1. 23 mil. /33 000 clubs § Countries: § Motto: § Guideline: 200 with geographical areas Service Above Self Rotary’s code of ethics, The 4 -way test § Offers: - Privilege to enjoy Rotary - Possibility to serve the community Responsibility to work for Rotary LOF 2009 Rotary at a Glance 1

The World of Rotary LOF 2009 Rotary at a Glance 2

Rotary Milestones Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Founded 1905 T RF forerunner 1917 RI Convention 1943 forerunner to UNESCO Rotary UN Charter member 1945 First RF scholarships granted 1947 Rotary announces Polio+ program 1985 Rotary membership to women 1989 Eastern Europe back to the Rotary Family Strategic Planning begins 2006 LOF 2009 Rotary at a Glance 3

RI organization Council on Legislation every third year Rotary International Board (17+2) Rotary Foundation Trustees (15) Gen. Secretary Gen. Manager Regional RRFC International Offices (7) HQ/Evanston Zones 1 -34 Districts 532 1. 23 million LOF 2009 Rotary at a Glance Clubs 33 000 + 4

2010 -2011 2009 -2010 RIP John Kenny, Scotland LOF 2009 RIPE Ray Klinginsmith, USA Rotary at a Glance 5

Rotary membership I LOF 2009 Rotary at a Glance 6

Rotary membership II LOF 2009 Rotary at a Glance 7

REGION MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW Sweden (La. ) Norway Finland (Es. ) Denmark (Lit. ) 10/573/29357 7/328/12815 6/319/12193 5/320/12914 (Greenland 2/50, Faeroe Isl. 2/50) Iceland 1/29/1142 > 3000 km (December 2008) DISTR. CLUBS Z 15 Z 16 TOTAL 15 16 31 808 929 1735 ROT. 35 286 36 633 71 919 D 2220: Western Russia 888 Rotarians, 46 Clubs D 2230: 2610 Rotarians, 120 Clubs (77 in Poland, 40 in Ukraine, 3 in Belarus). There are four different languages, three kinds of currency, different economic models and four main religions. Two different alphabets are used; Latin in Poland Cyrillic in Ukraine and Belarus.

Mission and Vision § The mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others, promote high ethical standards, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. § The vision of Rotary International is to be universally recognized for our commitment to Service Above Self to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace. LOF 2009 Rotary at a Glance 9

Core Values Rotary’s core values represent the guiding principles of the organization’s culture, including what guides members’ priorities and actions within the organization. Values are an increasingly important component in strategic planning because they drive the intent and direction of the organization’s leadership. Core values are: service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, leadership LOF 2009 Rotary at a Glance 10

Priorities 2007 -10 § Eradicate polio § Advance the internal and external recognition and Public Image of Rotary § Increase Rotary’s capacity to provide service to others § Expand global membership in numbers and quality § Emphasize Rotary’s unique vocational service commitment § Optimize leadership talents within RI § Fully implement the strategic planning process to ensure continuity LOF 2009 Rotary at a Glance 11

The 4 -Way Test 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendship? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? LOF 2009 Rotary at a Glance 12