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Rotary Fellowships Naomi Masuno

Rotary Fellowships Naomi Masuno

Rotary Felllowships www. rotary. org/fellowships TITLE | 2

Rotary Felllowships www. rotary. org/fellowships TITLE | 2

What are Rotary Fellowships? Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion.

What are Rotary Fellowships? Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience. TITLE | 3

Why join a Rotary Fellowship? Rotary Fellowships consist of members who share a common

Why join a Rotary Fellowship? Rotary Fellowships consist of members who share a common interest in recreational activities, sports, hobbies, or professions. These groups help expand skills, foster vocational development, and enhance the Rotary experience by exploring interests while developing connections around the world. • Help participants make lasting friendships outside their own club, district, or country • Advance Rotary’s public image and identity � • Serve as an incentive for joining Rotary and for maintaining active membership TITLE | 4

How are Fellowships Organized? • Function independently of Rotary International by establishing their own

How are Fellowships Organized? • Function independently of Rotary International by establishing their own rules, dues requirements, and administrative structure. • Are open to Rotarians, their family members, as well as participants and alumni of all Rotary and Foundation programs. • To join, just contact the fellowship directly. TITLE | 5

Discussion Groups my. rotary. org/exchange-ideas/groups TITLE | 6

Discussion Groups my. rotary. org/exchange-ideas/groups TITLE | 6

Areas of Focus • • • Fighting Disease Growing Local Economies Promoting Peace Providing

Areas of Focus • • • Fighting Disease Growing Local Economies Promoting Peace Providing Clean Water Saving Mothers and Children Supporting Education Club, Community, International Service Youth, Vocational Service Awards Brand Central And many, many more TITLE | 7

Examples of Discussion Groups • • • Rotary Musicians Rotary Citation Membership Best Practices

Examples of Discussion Groups • • • Rotary Musicians Rotary Citation Membership Best Practices Rotary Business Connect Club Secretaries or Treasurers Persons with Disabilities (PDW) Gardening Rotary Grants STEM Education Initiative TITLE | 8

Rotary Action Groups (RAGs) my. rotary. org/en/rotarian-action-groups TITLE | 9

Rotary Action Groups (RAGs) my. rotary. org/en/rotarian-action-groups TITLE | 9

RAGs per Rotary’s Areas of Focus Peace & Conflict Resolution • Domestic Violence Prevention

RAGs per Rotary’s Areas of Focus Peace & Conflict Resolution • Domestic Violence Prevention • Peace Disease Prevention & Treatment • Addiction Prevention • Alzheimer’s/Dementia • Blindness Prevention • Blood Donation • Diabetes • Family Health/AIDS • Health Education and Wellness • Hearing • Hepatitis • Malaria • Mental Health • Multiple Sclerosis • Polio Survivors Water & Sanitation • Water and Sanitation Maternal & Child Health • Clubfoot • Population and Development • Preconception Care Basic Education & Literacy • Literacy Economic & Community Development • Disaster Assistance • Endangered Species • Microfinance RAGs align with more than one area • Environmental Sustainability • Food Plant Solutions • Slavery Prevention TITLE | 10

RAGs enhance Rotary’s impact and public image Rotarian Action Groups Expertise + Partners +

RAGs enhance Rotary’s impact and public image Rotarian Action Groups Expertise + Partners + Funds + Other resources High impact + Large scale + Sustainable projects Great publicity for Rotary clubs(s) TITLE | 11

RAGs attract new and skilled members RAG collaborations with organizations with technical field expertise

RAGs attract new and skilled members RAG collaborations with organizations with technical field expertise New skilled members join Rotary TITLE | 12

RAGs support Global Grants and Project Enhancement RAGs help clubs/districts: § assess the need

RAGs support Global Grants and Project Enhancement RAGs help clubs/districts: § assess the need in communities § establish monitoring and evaluation plans § compile global grant applications § identify international and/or cooperating partners § raise funds for a prospective global grant § incorporate government organizations and other regional and national institutions TITLE | 13

Checklist – RAGs’ Benefits to Rotary ü Bring technical expertise, partners, and funds to

Checklist – RAGs’ Benefits to Rotary ü Bring technical expertise, partners, and funds to Rotary projects. ü Enhance Rotary’s impact and public image. ü Give members opportunities to engage in service activities outside of their own clubs, districts, and countries. ü Provide networking opportunities with likeminded Rotarians from around the world. ü Empower our members and engage our alumni. ü Support global grants and project enhancement. TITLE | 14

RAGs Statistics • 26 RAGs currently recognized by Rotary • 31, 000+ RAG members

RAGs Statistics • 26 RAGs currently recognized by Rotary • 31, 000+ RAG members reported worldwide • 703 average size of each RAG • 140+ countries represented by RAG members TITLE | 15

What is a Rotarian Action Group? A Rotarian Action Group is an autonomous group

What is a Rotarian Action Group? A Rotarian Action Group is an autonomous group of Rotarians, family members, program participants and alumni who are experts in a particular field, such as microcredit or water and sanitation. Group members share their expertise by collaborating with clubs and districts on service projects. Join a Rotarian Action Group to share your expertise and make a difference in projects beyond your club or district. TITLE | 16

For Example • The Rotarian Action Group for Population & Development partnered with Rotary

For Example • The Rotarian Action Group for Population & Development partnered with Rotary clubs in Germany, Austria, and Nigeria to reduce maternal death by 60 percent at 25 hospitals in northern Nigeria with a program to prevent and treat obstetric fistula, a serious birth injury. • Rotarians for Family Health & AIDS Prevention Rotarian Action Group organizes an annual event that provides comprehensive health services to nearly 500, 000 people in hundreds of locations in Africa and parts of India. These services include screening for HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, diabetes, blood pressure cancers, and more. TITLE | 17

RAG for Family Health and AIDS Prevention (RFHA) • Three-day annual event provides •

RAG for Family Health and AIDS Prevention (RFHA) • Three-day annual event provides • • • comprehensive health services to: 400, 000+ beneficiaries 350+ sites across Africa & parts of India The program leverages: • 5000+ Rotarians • 400+ Rotary clubs TITLE | 18

What Action Groups are There? • Addiction Prevention • Hepatitis • AIDS and Family

What Action Groups are There? • Addiction Prevention • Hepatitis • AIDS and Family Health • Literacy • Alzheimer's and Dementia • Malaria • Blindness Prevention • Mental Health • Blood Donation • Microfinance, Community Dev • Clubfoot • Multiple Sclerosis • Domestic Violence Prevention • Peace • Diabetes • Polio Survival • Disaster Assistance • Population and Development • Endangered Species • Preconception Care • Environmental Sustainability • Slavery Prevention • Food Plant Solutions • Water and Sanitation • Health Education and Wellness • Hearing • Or start your own TITLE | 19