This is Rotary New Member Orientation The Rotary

This is Rotary New Member Orientation The Rotary Club of Lake Elmo

Rotary is an International Organization u There are 1. 2 million members, 32, 000 clubs in over 200 countries throughout the world. u Rotary’s International headquarters is in Evanston, Illinois. Where it was founded in 1905.

Rotary International u Zone 27 which contains 11 Districts and 34, 600 members. u Our club, Lake Elmo, is in District 5960 which is comprised of 65 clubs with 3360. u The district covers St. Paul, southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

What is Rotary? u Rotary is an organization of business and professional men and women united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

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?

Object of Rotary To encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

First The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service

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

Third The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life

Fourth The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service

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 The other three original members were Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele and Hiram Shorey

Service Above Self u Rotary recognized early on that fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose. u The first service project was to provide for public restrooms in downtown Chicago u Rotary became the world’s first “service club”.

District 5960 Area Map 7/1/07

District 5960 Metro Area 7/1/07

The Rotary Club of Lake Elmo Origins u u Chartered 2005 29 chartered members First President was Liz Johnson Meetings held at Lake Elmo Inn 2019 u u u 21 Members Current President Rita Shepard Meetings continue to be held at Lake Elmo Inn

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

Avenues of Service Club Service u Rotary’s first Avenue of Service involves actions a Rotarian must take within the club to help it function successfully.

The Rotary Club of Lake Elmo Club Service Membership Recruitment & Retention Club Roster Public Relations Social Activities Fundraising Weekly Programs Rotary Education www. lakeelmorotary. org

Avenues of Service Vocational Service u Rotary’s second avenue of service promotes high ethical standards in businesses and professions, recognizes the worthiness of all useful occupations, and fosters the ideal of service in the pursuit of all vocations.

The Rotary Club of Lake Elmo Vocational Service u Scholarship Awards u STRIVE Program

Avenues of Service Community Service u Rotary’s third avenue of service consists of Rotarians actively working to improve the lives of those around them. From establishing wireless internet access for the re-opened library, to scooping cream for parade goers at the 4 th of July celebration, they engage in an impressive spectrum of Community Service activities.

Avenues of Service International Service u Rotary’s fourth avenue of service comprises those things Rotarians can do to encourage and foster the advancement of understanding and goodwill among people of the world.

The Rotary Club of Lake Elmo International Service Projects u Fast for Hope u Group Study and Student Exchange u Polio Eradication u The Rotary Foundation

The Rotary Foundation “World Peace through Understanding”

The Rotary Foundation Source of Funds u Paul Harris Fellowships u Sustaining Members u Benefactors u Annual Giving Programs u Major Giving

Paul Harris Fellows and Benefactors u Paul Harris recognition occurs with cumulative giving of $1000. To date one of our members is a Paul Harris Fellow. u Bequest society occurs with a gift in your estate of $10, 000. Benefactor recognition occurs with a gift in your estate of at least $1, 000. u Many of our Rotarians are sustaining members, contributing $100 per year, or more.

The Rotary Club of Lake Elmo Being a Rotarian is u Service Above Self u Belief and practice of the Four Way Test u Having Fun

The Privileges in Rotary u FRIENDSHIP with other Rotarians in your community, neighboring cities and towns, throughout the USA and around the world u GIVING SERVICE to your community u DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL and understanding u BUILD HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDS within your vocation All 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 fellowship and social functions – In bringing high ethical standards to your vocation – in club and district activities – in international service to others

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 easily maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary Club meeting, participating in club service projects, and/or activities.

Your Financial Obligations u Annual Dues u Meals included in annual dues u Social Events* u Rotary Foundation gift u Other $600/year (explain) *Voluntary and dependent upon activity/quarterly is encouraged with a minimum of $100/year voluntary “happy dollars and 50/50 draw”

Membership There are two types of membership in a Rotary club: u. Active Rotarian: an adult of good character and good business or professional reputation, who holds or has held an executive position with discretionary authority in any worthy and recognized business or profession. u. Honorary Rotarian

The Rotary Club of Lake Elmo is FUN u. A service club should be fun to be a part of, even when the work is challenging u Lake Elmo Rotary strives to be a fun, young-at-heart club u Social events are sponsored quarterly u Having a good time while doing good work is most appreciated in Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo