Welcome to Rotary Awareness Day Service Above Self

Welcome to Rotary Awareness Day

Service Above Self Paul P. Harris Rotary Founder § The first Rotary club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris. § The club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members. § Rotary soon recognized that fellowship alone would not keep a group together. . . there needed to be a purpose.

Service Above Self Paul P. Harris Rotary Founder § The first service project was public restrooms in downtown Chicago, IL. § Rotary became the world’s first “service club” organization. § Formulated the Object of Rotary in 1910.

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?

Rotary is an International Organization § There are 529 districts in over 200 countries throughout the world. § There approximately 1. 2 million members in over 32, 000 Clubs worldwide. § Our Club is in District 6290 which is comprised of 63 Clubs with over 3, 300 members.

§ Rotary International is governed by a President and a Board of Directors elected from all over the world. Wilfrid J. Wilkinson 2007 -2008 Rotary International President § Annually each district elects a District Governor (each club is autonomous) Chris Etienne 2007 -2008 Rotary District 6290 Governor

Rotary International

Rotary International PROGRAMS § Interact & Rotaract Clubs § Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) § Rotary Community Corps. (RCC) § Global Networking Groups § Rotary Friendship Exchange § Rotary Volunteers § World Community Service (WCS)

Rotary International PROGRAMS § Rotary Youth Exchange Program 15 -19 year olds are exchanged world-wide. Part of a 9, 000+ students/year program. § Group Study Exchange (GSE) Teams of 1 Rotarian leader and 4 non-Rotarian business or professional young people visit the district for four to six weeks.

The Rotary Foundation “World Peace through Understanding”

The Rotary Foundation FINANCIAL SUPPORT 2005 -2006: § Received over $111 million § Spent more than $108 million Three Main Funds: § Annual Programs Fund § Permanent Fund § Polio. Plus Fund

The Rotary Foundation EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS § Ambassadorial Scholarships § Rotary World Peace Fellowships § Rotary Peace & Conflict Studies Fellowships

The Rotary Club of Shelby

The Rotary Club of Shelby OVERVIEW § Club established June 13, 1938 § Meets every Tuesday at Shelby Congregational Church (some exceptions apply) § Meeting Time: 12: 10 p. m. to 1: 20 p. m. § Business Meeting: First Tuesday of Month § Special Guest Speakers/Programs on Remaining Tuesdays

Shelby Rotary Club Leadership President: President-Elect: Secretary: Treasurer: Warren Walborn Tina Collier Larry Byl Mike Allen Committee Chairpersons: Membership: Chris Collier Service Projects: Dave Sanderson Foundation: Steve Lessens PR & Administration: Hank Austin

The Rotary Club of Shelby AVENUES OF SERVICE § We implement the Object of Rotary through the Four Avenues of Service: Club Service Vocational Service Community Service International Service

The Rotary Club of Shelby PROJECTS § Once a year, we review our current projects and identify possible new projects. § Club President & Executive Committee prioritizes this list to match Club goals and Club Budget. § Shelby Rotary Club sponsors as many of these projects as possible.

The Rotary Club of Shelby PROJECTS § Boy Scouts of America - Oceana County Troops § C. R. O. P. Walk § Relay for Life - Sunday Morning Breakfast § Oceana Goodfellows/Old Newsies § Oceana ISD Young Authors Program and Spelling Bee

The Rotary Club of Shelby PROJECTS § Father-Daughter and Mother-Son Dances - Oceana Community Education § Life. Line Services - Hackley Lakeshore Hospital § Oceana County Food Pantries § Fire Prevention Awareness: Detector Matching Challenge Smoke § Sports & Fine Arts Camp Scholarships § Rotary Youth Leadership Conference

The Rotary Club of Shelby PROJECTS § Rotary Wheelchair Foundation § Water Purification Systems in Third World Countries § Annual Mission Trip to Honduras § Youth Exchange Program § GRAD Program - Gift from Rotary of Academic Dollars § After-School Program (coming soon)

The Rotary Club of Shelby ANNUAL FUND-RAISERS § Para-Fest - Hank & Carole Austin @ Shelby Paraflite School § Shelby Rotary Golf Scramble - Fred Sanford - held at Oceana Golf Course § Shelby Rotary Auction - Auction Committee - held at New Era Reformed Church § Rotary Wheel Float Rental - Pete Roskam - rented to Clubs throughout West Michigan

The Rotary Club of Shelby FINANCIAL ASSETS § Scholarship Fund Oceana Community Foundation § Endowment Fund June 30, 2007 Assets Surpassed $500, 000 Various Savings & Investments Beneficiaries of. . . Clarence & Katherine Thielman

The Privileges in Rotary § The privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS: – in your community – in neighboring cities and towns – throughout America – around the world

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

Service Above Self

We Need Your Help. . . § Participate in Existing Programs § Serve on Committee / Fill Leadership Role § Help Initiate & Facilitate New Programs: Interact Club After-School Program ? ? ? § Share in Fellowship & Stewardship

Your Obligations in Rotary Participation § To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents: – in community work – in fellowship and social functions – in club and district activities

Your Obligations in Rotary Attendance § Attendance at the weekly meetings is a benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 60% is expected. § You can easily maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary club meeting, participating in club service projects, and activities.

Your Financial Obligations n Annual Dues: $1. 80/week $1. 80 n Tuesday Meals: $6. 00/week $6. 00 n Voluntary Expenses: International Banquet Installation Dinner Weekly Lottery & Fines

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Shelby