Rotary District 5050 Presentation Borrowed from Bob Gallagher

Rotary District 5050 Presentation Borrowed from Bob Gallagher And The Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland District 6400. Clubs should personalize the message And show it to new or perspective Rotarians. The slides show some examples (not correct examples) that can be customized by each Rotary Club. Feature your International projects, you local projects and the fun activities your club does each year. Delete slides that you feel are not needed. Rob Martin DG 2003 -04 Start – Fireside Chat

This is Rotary

Rotary is an International Organization u There are 530 Districts in 162 countries throughout the world. u Our club, The Rotary Club of Burlington is in District 5050 which is comprised of 53 clubs with 2, 850 members. u The District covers an area south from Mukilteo, Washington north to Coquitlam in British Columbia, and west from the San Juan Islands in Washington to Hope, BC in the east…

u Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world. u. Annually each District elects a District Governor 2004 -05 International Theme - but each Rotary club is autonomous in the way it functions. Gary and Nita Hollick and 2004 -05 President Glen Estes

In the beginning… Rotary Founder Paul Harris u The first Rotary Club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris. u The club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members thus the name Rotary. u There are currently 31, 603 clubs with 1, 211, 723 members worldwide.

Women in Rotary u In 1988 -89 women were admitted to Rotary. u Each year about 25% of the District 5050 club presidents are women. During the 2003 -04 Rotary Year, about 15% of the District Governors are women. u Without a doubt, this increased in energy and focus has made our organization stronger and even more vital.

Service Above Self u Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose. u First project was public restrooms in downtown Chicago. u Rotary then became the world’s first “service club”.

The Rotary Club of Burlington The Hub City Club

Rotary Celebrates Our First Century of Service in 2005!

The Rotary Club of Burlington u. A Projects ten year, $250, 000 program to build Parks and Playgrounds in the Skagit Valley. – Working with government and local organizations, we raised the funds to build the all weather track and are now constructing Burlington Rotary Park and Playfields

The Rotary Club of Surrey Projects u $100, 000 five year support for purchase of the lower parking area. – in conjunction with the Delta Lower Municipality (DLM) – Roger was the lead donor.

The Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland Projects Major fund-raisers are: u Wines of the World. – Annually held on the second Friday in November. – Proceeds are for Roseland projects. – All club members are expected to participate in committees and to be there for the event. 1

The Rotary Club of Chilliwack Major fund-raiser is the annual Book Sale – Annually held on the last Friday in September. – Proceeds are for Chilliwack projects. – All club members are expected to participate in committees and to be there for the event.

The Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise u Once a year, we do a call for requests. u Committee prioritizes list to match club goals u Board of Directors decides on cut-off point. u Coquitlam Sunrise sponsors as many of these projects as possible.

The Rotary Club of Everett u Small Change – At each club meeting we collect pocket change. – Then one member takes that change and performs a random act of kindness. Ice cream for nursing home residents, F Money for someone in need, F Flowers to someone who has helped others, etc. F – Small change has been done here in Windsor and in Africa, Asia and South America. – Many other clubs around the world have adopted the idea.

The Rotary Foundation “World Peace through Understanding”

The Rotary Foundation

Volunteers in Action u District 5050 Has Many Rotary Volunteers u Uganda Hearing Project u Ukraine Orphanage Bed Project u Guatemala Dental Project

The Rotary Club of Marysville u Group Study Exchanges – Teams of one Rotarian leader and four non. Rotarian business or professional young people visit the district for four to six weeks. – Marysville Rotarians have hosted visiting teams, been team leaders and sponsored team members. – Marysville Rotary is a major participant in the district’s GSE program.

PHF & Benefactors u Many Everett Rotarians and spouses are Benefactors of the Permanent Fund. u Over 75 members and partners are Paul Harris Fellows. u Many now donate a small amount each week when paying for their meals.

The Rotary Club of Chilliwack Fraiser u Rotary Youth Exchange Program – 16 -18 year olds are exchanged world-wide. – Part of a 7, 000 students/year program. – Rotarians host these young people in their homes for three to five months. – Students become part of the family. Current Roseland – Roseland has hosted students from Exchange Student, Peter Buskov from Austria, Australia, Brazil, Denmark France, Germany, Japan & Spain. – We have sent students to Australia, Brazil, France, India and Japan.

Object of Rotary u 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: u First. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

Object of Rotary u Second. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

Object of Rotary u Third. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life; u Fourth. The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.

We implement the object of Rotary through the Four Avenues of Service

Club Service Sheila Mosley – Those things that a Rotarian does to help make successful the running of the local club. Vocational Service Eddie Francis – The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world. Community Service Sean Goodall – Urges every Rotarian to participate in all activities which make the community a better place in which to live. International Service Emil Houtteman – Encourage and foster the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world.

Board of Directors The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland are the four Directors Eddie Francis, Sean Goodall, Emil Houtteman, Sheila Mosley, and Past President Beth Ann Prince-Wilcox plus: President: President-Elect: Secretary: Treasurer: Jennifer Jones Gordon Orr Michelle Prince Marsha Davidson A new board is elected to take office on July 1 of each year. All positions in Rotary are one year terms that change July 1.

Awards for Roseland Windsor-Roseland has received many accolades over the past few years. Here a few: u Hedke Award for Club Service, 2001 u Presidential Citation, 2001, 2000 u Archer Award for “Small Change” 2000 u Best Website in Zone 22 (Canada), 2001 u Second Place Worldwide, “Best of the Web, ” 1998

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 GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Windsor-Roseland has spearheaded the use of the 4 -way test in all of the classrooms of Windsor and Essex County School Boards.

The Privileges in Rotary u The Privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS: – in your community – in neighbouring cities and towns – throughout North America – around the world

The Privileges in Rotary u The privilege of GIVING SERVICE to your community. u The privilege of DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL and understanding. u The privilege of helping BUILD HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDS within your vocation through the common bond of Rotary.

Your Obligations in Rotary Participation u To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents: – in community work – in social functions – in Club and District activities. 05 Plan now to attend 0 62 1 the District Conference 4 1 y a in Victoria BC M

Your Obligations in Rotary Attendance u Attendance at the weekly meetings is a benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 60% is expected. u You can maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary Club within 14 days in advance or 14 days after a meeting is missed; or by attending a District event or a RI Convention.

Your Financial Obligations u Initiation Fee $50. 00 u Annual Dues 210. 00/year u Meals 10. 00/week u Fines (Sergeant-at-Arms Food Tax) 2. 00/week u Social Events 200. 00/year

Membership There are two types of membership in a Rotary Club: u. Active u. Honorary

The Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland is Fun u. A service club should be fun to be a part of even when the work is tiresome. u Roseland Rotary strives to be a fun, young -at-heart club. u Social events are offered regularly. u Laughter is the language of Roseland. u We live up to RI Past President Hugh Archer’s theme: “Enjoy Rotary. ”

You are Rotary u Participate for friendship u Participate for service u Participate for fellowship u Participate for knowledge u Participate for international understanding Remember you are Rotary!

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland