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2010-2011
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ryTHIS IS ROTARYTHIS IS ROTARY
Rotary is a global network of community volunteers.
An Organization of 1.2 million business and professional leaders from more than 200 countries, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
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In the Beginning . . .In the Beginning . . .
► The first Rotary Club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. Harris.
Rotary FounderPaul Harris
► He and three friends, Silvester Schiele, a coal dealer, Hiram Shorey, a merchant tailor, and Gustavus Loehr, a mining engineer, met in rotation at each other’s offices - thus the name Rotary.
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“Service Above Self”“Service Above Self”
► Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose.
► The first service project occurred in 1907, construction of Public Toilets in Chicago addressing a real community need.
► Rotary became the world’s first “service club”.
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ryRotary is an International
OrganizationRotary is an International
Organization► There are currently more than
33,000 clubs worldwide.
► These are distributed in 200 countries throughout the world through 530 Districts.
► That’s over 1.2 million members world-wide.
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Rotary has a Regional Component
Rotary has a Regional Component
► Our club, The Rotary Club of Bakersfield West is in District 5240 which is comprised of 72 clubs with 3,702 members.
► The District covers all of Kern County and extends from Agoura Hills, in Ventura County up to Paso Robles, in San Luis Obispo County and over to China Lake.
► District supports localRotary clubs
•Frazier Park & Mountain Communities
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Rotary Theme2010-2011
Rotary Theme2010-2011
Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world.
Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith
Missouri, USA
District 5240 Governor Deepa Willingham
Santa Ynez, CA
Annually each District elects a District Governor (but each club is an autonomous group).
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The Rotary Club of Bakersfield
The Rotary Club of Bakersfield
WestWestChartered in 1975Chartered in 1975
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Object of RotaryObject of Rotary
The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.
The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.
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Guiding Principles of RotaryGuiding Principles of Rotary
In particular, to encourage and foster
1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
2. High ethical standards in business and professions; worthiness and dignifying of all occupations;
3. Application of the ideal of service to personal, business and community life;
4. Advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through united fellowship.
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EXCELLENCEROTARY STANDARD of
EXCELLENCE
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?
THE FOUR-WAY TEST of the things we think, say or do
THE FOUR-WAY TEST of the things we think, say or do
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Women In RotaryWomen In Rotary
► In 1988-89 women were admitted to Rotary.
► For over 20 years, women have rejuvenated and transformed clubs worldwide.
► Each year about 25% of the District 5240 club presidents are women. (36% in the 2009-2010 year.)
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Opportunities for ServiceOpportunities for Service
► Rotary International Programs▪ Rotary Volunteers▪ Community Corps▪ Friendship Exchange▪ Rotary Fellowships▪ World Community Service▪ Youth Exchange▪ Rotary Youth Leadership
Awards▪ Interact▪ Rotaract
► Rotary Foundation Programs▪ Polio Plus▪ Educational Programs
• Group Study Exchange• Ambassador
Scholarships• Rotary World Peace
Scholarships• Rotary Grants for
University Teachers▪ Humanitarian Grants
• District Simplified Grants• Individual Grants• Matching Grants• Local Grants
Current Club or District Projects
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Polio Eradication ProgressPolio Eradication Progress1985
350,000 cases each year
125 countries
1988
10% polio free countries
2005
70% polio free countries
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4 endemic countries, the lowest in historyNigeria, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan
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Opportunities within Bakersfield-West RotaryOpportunities within Bakersfield-West Rotary► The Opportunity to ServeThe Opportunity to Serve − giving back to the
community.► Professional NetworkingProfessional Networking − work with business and
professional leaders in serving others.► Personal Growth and DevelopmentPersonal Growth and Development − enhance your
leadership skills, as well as gain experience in public speaking and communication, organization and planning, team building, fundraising, and teaching.
► FriendshipFriendship − fellowship and building enduring relationships.
► Cultural DiversityCultural Diversity − experiencing diverse business and professional practices and promoting cultural tolerance.
BakersfieldBakersfield
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► Rotary Foundation Fellows ► Interact Clubs► Rotary Youth Leadership Awards► Rotary Youth Exchange► Rotaract Club of Bakersfield► Polio-Plus ► Rotary Volunteers
Continuing Rotary International Program Support
Continuing Rotary International Program Support
BakersfieldBakersfield
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Foundation ProjectsFoundation Projects
► Foundation Grants for local projects is offered twice a year, as requested by members.
► Committee prioritizes list to match club goals.
► Foundation Board decides on selection(s).► Bakersfield West Rotary Foundation
sponsors as many of these projects as possible.
BakersfieldBakersfield
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ProjectsProjectsMajor fund-raiser is the:
► Annually held March/April at Garces Memorial High School.
► Proceeds are for Bakersfield West Rotary Foundation projects and designated community organizations.
► All club members are expected to participate in committees and to be there for the event.
BakersfieldBakersfield
Cioppino Feed
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Major Community Service ProjectsMajor Community Service Projects► Approximately $300,000 currently in
Bakersfield West FoundationPAST FOUNDATION RECIPIENTS
► $75,000 community Mobile Blood Bank▪ in conjunction with the 6-clubs of Bakersfield
► Bakersfield Homeless Center▪ Women’s Dormitory Finishing Project▪ Youth Center Paint Project
► CASA ► MARE► Boys and Girls Club► Ronald McDonald House
BakersfieldBakersfield
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Major International Service ProjectsMajor International Service Projects
► $3,500 matching Grant funds for Hospital equipment to St. Jude’s in Lebanon
► Partnership with Rotary Club of Lebanon and another District in Arizona
► $1,000 discovery Grant for hospital equipment to Haiti
► $5,000 for Tsunami Relief for rebuilding of homes and school facilities
BakersfieldBakersfield
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Rotary International Foundation
Rotary International Foundation
““World Peace through Understanding”World Peace through Understanding”
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Rotary International Foundation
Rotary International Foundation
Promotes World Understanding and PeacePromotes World Understanding and Peace► Works for a polio-free world► Care for the children of the world► Feeds the hungry of the world► Provides educational opportunities► Preserves planet earth
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The Source of Rotary Foundation Funding
The Source of Rotary Foundation Funding
DistrictsDistricts
ClubsClubs
YouYou
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Paul Harris FellowsSustainers
Benefactors
Paul Harris FellowsSustainers
Benefactors
► Many Bakersfield West Rotarians, spouses and friends are Paul Harris Fellows.
► Over 20 members and partners are Benefactors of the Permanent Fund.
► Many now donate a small amount each quarter when paying their dues.
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We implement the objects of Rotary through distinct
Avenues of Service
We implement the objects of Rotary through distinct
Avenues of Service
BakersfieldBakersfield
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Those things that a Rotarian does to help make successful the running of the local club.
Urges every Rotarian to participate in all activities which make the community a better place in which to live.
Encourage and foster the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world.
The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world.
Support a variety of youth-oriented service projects and programs that help young people prepare for the future.
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Club Committee StructureClub Committee Structure
Club President
Club ServiceDirector
Community Service Director
Vocational Service Director
International Service Director
New Generations Director
Past PresidentSergeant at
Arms
TreasurerSecretary
Interact ClubRepresentatives
ProgramsCoordinator
FellowshipCoordinator
Family of RotaryCoordinator
Fund Raising Coordinator
Service Project Coordinator
World Community Service Chair
Int’l Service Project Coord.
Business & Ethics Conference Chair
Professional Asst Recognition Chair
Trade Visit Coordinator
RYLA Coordinator
RotarAct ClubCoordinator
Vocation Awards Coordinator
Education Scholarships Coordinator
Youth Awards Coordinator
Rotarian-of-Year Coordinator
President Elect
CommunicationsDirector
NewsletterCoordinator
Public RelationsCoordinator
MembershipCommittee
Community ServiceAward Coordinator
FoundationCommittee
Rotary Foundation
Paul Harris Fellows
Sustainers & Benefactors
Club AwardsCommittee
International ServiceAwards Coordinator
BakersfieldBakersfield
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Board of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsThe Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Bakersfield West includes
its Officers:
President: Jim Darling 2010-112010-11
Vice President: Mike Rubiy 2009-102009-10
President Elect: Ricki Foster 2011-122011-12
Secretary: Gary Sager
Treasurer: Grady Buck
Sergeant-at-Arms: Ralph Adame
BakersfieldBakersfield
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. . . .and its Nine Directors:
Vocational Service: Greg Lockard Community Service: Jeremy Zoch
Club Service: Jacquelyn Jans New Generations: Angie Paquette
Communications: Brad Henderson Rotary Foundation: Bryan Lynn
Membership: Ricki Foster International Service: Danny Dane
Director at Large: Barry Rosenfeld
BakersfieldBakersfield
A new board is selected to take office on July 1 of each year. All positions in Rotary are one year terms that change July 1.
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Annual ActivitiesAnnual Activities
► CSUB Athletics Fundraiser: October 14, 2010► President’s Cocktail Party: December 11, 2010► Christmas Luncheon: December 15, 2010► Charter Night: January 14, 2011► Valentine Luncheon: February 9, 2011► Cioppino Feed March 26, 2011► Professional Assistant’s Day: April 27, 2011► CSUB Athletics Fundraiser: May 12, 2011► Demotion: June 24, 2011
BakersfieldBakersfield
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ryAs A New Member…As A New Member…
► Attend Rotary Information meeting ► Red Badge period (6-8 weeks)
▪ Assigned mentor ▪ “Make up” @ other Rotary Club, Interact▪ Meet/Greet Rotary members ▪ Obtain signatures of all members ▪ Attend service project/committee meeting▪ Volunteer for service on committee▪ Not miss 3 consecutive meetings (circumstance)
► Receive Blue Badge
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ParticipationParticipation► To be a Rotarian you must give of your
time and talents:▪ in Community service work.▪ in offering your Vocational expertise to serve.▪ in Club activities and functions.▪ in supporting International service projects,
and▪ in District and RI activities.
District C
onference
District C
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Oct. 23,
Oct. 23, 2
0102010
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AttendanceAttendanceAttendance at the weekly meetings is a benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 60% is expected.
► Opportunities to make up attendance include▪ making up at another Rotary Club within 14 days
before or 14 days after a meeting is missed;▪ attending various other Rotary meetings/ committees;▪ attending a club service project authorized by the
Club Board of Directors;▪ or by attending a District event or a RI Convention;▪ or by attending a Club Board Meeting;▪ or by attending an INTERACT or ROTARACT Club
meeting.
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FinancialFinancial► Initiation Fee (one time) $ 125.00 ► Annual Dues $ 720/yr. $ 180.00/Qtr.► Charter & Demotion $240/yr $ 60.00/Qtr.► Fines (Non-discretionary) $ 35.00/Qtr.
$ 275.00/Qtr.
► Special Events pay-as-you-go► Minimum Expense $1100 per year► Annual Expense - $1200-$1600 per year
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LeadershipLeadership
► Clubs encourage members to aspire to leadership or committee roles.
► A primary goal is to continually expand the club with committed members who have the interest and ability to get involved in service and humanitarian projects.
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MembershipMembership
Two types of membership in a Rotary Club: Active and Honorary
Membership is based upon the capacity to:▪ hold, or be retired from, a professional,
proprietary, executive, or managerial position.
▪ live or work within the locality of the club or the surrounding area.
▪ meet the club's weekly attendance or community project participation requirements.
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► A service club should be fun to be a part of even when the work is tiresome.
► Bakersfield West Rotary strives to be a fun, young-at-heart club.
► Social events are offered regularly.► Laughter is the language of West.► We live up to our claim that:
“West is Best”
BakersfieldBakersfieldis
Fun
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You are Rotary!You are Rotary!
► Participate for friendship► Participate for service► Participate for fellowship► Participate for knowledge► Participate for international understanding
Remember you are Rotary!
► Participate for friendship► Participate for service► Participate for fellowship► Participate for knowledge► Participate for international understanding
Remember you are Rotary!
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Rotary Club
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Welcome to the
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