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Knowing the Basics about Rotary
First Look First Look ........
Definition of Rotary
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
There are approximately 1.2 million Rotarians, members of more than 29,000 Rotary clubs in 161 countries.
Knowing the Basics about Rotary
Derivation of theRotary Name
The name Rotary was chosen to reflect the custom, in the early days of the first Rotary Club in Chicago, of rotating the site of club meetings among the members' places of business. This rotation, an integral part of the founder's original concept, was designed to acquaint members with one another's vocations and to promote business, but the club's rapid growth soon made the custom impractical.
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Object of RotaryThe 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:
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 of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business and community life;
FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
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Avenues of Service in Rotary
Since 1927, the program of Rotary has been carried out on four Avenues of Service. These avenues are :• Club service• Vocational service• Community service • International service
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Getting to Know More AboutAvenues of Service in Rotary
Club Service
Club Service includes the scope of activities that Rotarians undertake in support of their club, such as serving on committees, proposing individuals for membership, and meeting attendance requirements.
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Getting to Know More AboutAvenues of Service in Rotary
Vocational Service
Vocational Service focuses on the opportunity that Rotarians have to represent their professions as well as their efforts to promote vocational awareness and high ethical standards in business.
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Getting to Know More AboutAvenues of Service in Rotary
Community Service
Community Service includes the scope of activities which Rotarians undertake to improve the quality of life in their community.
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Getting to Know More AboutAvenues of Service in Rotary
International Service
International Service describes the activities which Rotarians undertake to advance international understanding, goodwill and peace.
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The 4 Way Test
• One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world
• Created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy.
• Adopted by Rotary in 1943
• Has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways
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The 4 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 goodwill and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?"
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Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions
• Adopted by the Rotary International Council on Legislation in 1989.
Its aim :To provide more specific guidelines for the high ethical standards called for in the Object of Rotary.
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Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions
• Consider my vocation to be another opportunity to serve;• Be faithful to the letter and to the spirit of the ethical codes of my vocation, to the laws of my country, and to the moral standards of my community; • Do all in my power to dignify my vocation and to promote the highest ethical standards in my chosen vocation;• Be fair to my employer, employees, associates, competitors, customers, the public and all those with whom I have a business or professional relationship;• Recognize the honor and respect due to all occupations which are useful to society;• Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community;• Adhere to honesty in my advertising and in all representations to the public concerning my business or profession;• Neither seek from nor grant to a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship.
As a Rotarian engaged in a business or profession, I am expected to:
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Mission Statement of Rotary
The mission of Rotary International is to assist and guide Rotarians and Rotary clubs to accomplish the Object of Rotary, to ensure Rotary's continuing relevance, and to help build a better world, emphasizing service activities by individuals and groups that enhance the quality of life and human dignity, encouraging high ethical standards, and creating greater understanding among all people to advance the search for peace in the world.
Knowing the Basics about Rotary
Rotary Motto's
Service Above Self
He Profits Most Who Serves Best
• Adopted as official motto at the 1950 RI Convention
• In 1989, the RI Council on Legislation designated "Service above Self" as the principal motto.
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The Rotary Wheel
• Rotary's first emblem was a simple wagon wheel representing civilization and movement and was designed in 1905 by Montague Bear.• In 1923, the present gear wheel with 24 cogs and six spokes was adopted.
• A keyway to signify that the wheel was a "worker and not an idler."
• At the RI Convention in 1929, royal blue and gold were chosen as the official colors.
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1929
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Membership in Rotary
Membership in a Rotary club is by invitation and is based on the
founder’s paradigm of choosing one representative of each business, profession and institution in the
community.
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The Classification Principle
Used to ensure that the members of a club comprise a cross section of their community's business and
professional life.
Classification describes either the principal business or professional service of the organization that he or she works for or the individual Rotarian's own activity within the organization .
Determined by activities or services to society rather than by the position held by the particular individual.
Forsters a fellowship for service based on diversity of interest, and seeks to prevent the predominance in the club of any one group.
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The Founder of Rotary
Paul P. Harris1868-1947
• Born in Wisconsin, USA on April 19th, 1868• On 23 February, 1905, Paul Harris formed the first club with three other businessmen, Silvester Schiele, a coal merchant; Gustavus Loehr, a mining engineer; and Hiram Shorey, a merchant tailor• Named the new club "Rotary" because members met in rotation at their various places of business.
Paul P. Harris, a lawyer, was the founder of Rotary,
the world's first and most international service club.
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Rotary International andOther Organizations
• Rotary International has been collaborating with many civic and humanitarian organizations as well as the government agencies of various nations in its efforts to improve the human condition.• An excellent example of what these partnerships can accomplish can be found in Rotary's ambitious PolioPlus program. Launched in 1985, in concert with the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and UNICEF.
Knowing the Basics about Rotary
Rotary International andOther Organizations
• Rotary International has been collaborating with many civic and humanitarian organizations as well as the government agencies of various nations in its efforts to improve the human condition.• An excellent example of what these partnerships can accomplish can be found in Rotary's ambitious PolioPlus program. Launched in 1985, in concert with the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and UNICEF.
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Club ServiceClub Service
A First Look at Club Service, which is important to each Rotarian and important to the club.
The Importance Of
A very important part of Service
Above Self for all Rotarians
As a new member, when we think of “Service Above Self”, we can first find ways to serve by helping in our own club. Every club needs helpers and workers to get basic jobs done.
To foster the successful
administration of a Rotary Club
The Purpose
Rotarians helping in Club Service make the club work smoothly…get basic jobs done.
Club Service includes the scope of activities that Rotarians undertake in support of their club, such as serving on committees, proposing individuals for membership, and meeting attendance requirements.
Scope of Activities
Club Service includes all those activities that make a club work well.
CommitteesCommittees
CommitteesCommittees
Club Service is made up of several committees
Classification Committee
Maintains an up-to-date roster of filled and unfilled
classifications.
Classifications
CommitteesCommittees
The Classification Committee keeps us aware of filled and unfilled classifications, keeps our roster up to date and reviews applications against the classification system.
Classification Committee
Maintains an up-to-date roster of filled and unfilled
classifications.
Membership Development Committee
Seeks out new members for the roster’s unfilled
classifications and proposes programs for achieving
membership growth.
Membership Development
CommitteesCommittees
Membership Development is key to helping the club attract new members
Classification Committee
Maintains an up-to-date roster of filled and unfilled
classifications.
Membership Development Committee
Seeks out new members for the roster’s unfilled
classifications and proposes programs for achieving
membership growth.
Membership Committee
Judges the personal qualifications of proposed
members.
Membership
CommitteesCommittees
This Committee actually reviews and processes the new member applications.
Classification Committee
Maintains an up-to-date roster of filled and unfilled
classifications.
Membership Development Committee
Seeks out new members for the roster’s unfilled
classifications and proposes programs for achieving
membership growth.
Membership Committee
Judges the personal qualifications of proposed
members.
Rotary Information Committee
Provides information about Rotary to both current and
prospective members.
Rotary Information
CommitteesCommittees
This committee does the orientation of new members, and plans ways to help educate all members about Rotary
Attendance - Promotes good attendance.
Attendance
Sub Sub CommitteesCommittees
Sub Sub CommitteesCommittees
This committee works to maintain good attendance from all Rotarians
Attendance - Promotes good attendance.
Fellowship Activites – Plans special events and activities, makes seating arrangements, and recognizes exemplary service by individual members.
Sub Sub CommitteesCommittees
Sub Sub CommitteesCommittees
Fellowship
This committee plans the fellowship activities of the club.
Attendance - Promotes good attendance.
Fellowship Activites – Plans special events and activities, makes seating arrangements, and recognizes exemplary service by individual members.
Program – Prepares and arranges programs for weekly club meetings.
Programs
Sub Sub CommitteesCommittees
Sub Sub CommitteesCommittees
A key committee planning programs for every week’s meetings.
Attendance - Promotes good attendance.
Fellowship Activites – Plans special events and activities, makes seating arrangements, and recognizes exemplary service by individual members.
Program – Prepares and arranges programs for weekly club meetings.
Public Relations – Informs the community about Rotary.
Public Relations
Sub Sub CommitteesCommittees
Sub Sub CommitteesCommittees
Public Relations Committee keeps the community informed about our club and the projects we undertake in the community
Attendance - Promotes good attendance.
Fellowship Activites – Plans special events and activities, makes seating arrangements, and recognizes exemplary service by individual members.
Program – Prepares and arranges programs for weekly club meetings.
Public Relations – Informs the community about Rotary.
Magazine – Creates interest in THE ROTARIAN and promotes gift subscriptions, especially during Magazine Month (April).
Magazine
Sub Sub CommitteesCommittees
Sub Sub CommitteesCommittees
This committee tries to create interest in the official magazine of Rotary
Attendance - Promotes good attendance.
Fellowship Activites – Plans special events and activities, makes seating arrangements, and recognizes exemplary service by individual members.
Program – Prepares and arranges programs for weekly club meetings.
Public Relations – Informs the community about Rotary.
Magazine – Creates interest in THE ROTARIAN and promotes gift subscriptions, especially during Magazine Month (April).
Club Bulletin – Helps plan and produce the club bulletin.
Club Bulletin
Sub Sub CommitteesCommittees
Sub Sub CommitteesCommittees
This committee prepares the weekly club bulletin
All committee chairs stay in close contact with key officers of the club
All club committee chairpersons should
maintain close contact with the key officers of
the club
Committee Chairs
Every Rotarian is expected to be involved in Club Service.
Rotarians support their club by getting involved in Club
Service
Member Support
Membershipand our Rotary Club
Membership and our Rotary Club. Membership. A Rotary Club is as strong and vital as its membership is strong and vital. Membership Development is a very important priority for our Rotary club.
RI Past President Herb Brown…
“…the single most effective way we can strengthen our ability to do good in the world is to increase club membership…”
RIPP Herb Brown said it well. In order for our club to be effective as a club, effective in our community and effective in the world, we must work to insure our membership is strong. When we bring a good new member into our club, or when we encourage a club member to really become involved, we strengthen Rotary in our world.
Getting and Keeping Members
• A Rotary Club’s greatest challenge
• Requiring constant attention from club leadership
• Needs involvement of club members
In fact, getting and keeping good members is one of the greatest challenges facing our Rotary Club today. And we face it every year! Our club leadership must make plans for membership development an important part of their agenda throughout the year. And just as important, each of us as club members must also be fully aware of the importance of membership development. Getting and keeping good members must be a priority.
In the past
• Our Clubs enjoyed net growth each year
• New clubs were formed in significant numbers
Historically, our Rotary Clubs enjoyed net growth year after year. And added to that, new clubs were formed in significant numbers. Rotary saw year after year of solid membership growth.
But these last few years
• Our membership growth has required extraordinary efforts– Membership Quest Emphasis has been successful
• Now we have a Net membership gain again!
But in recent years, our growth slowed! For two years we saw a net membership loss in Rotary for the first time in our history. The good news is that the Membership Quest has turned that situation around. But Rotarians everywhere must continue to work on membership. Our club must also take up the challenge.
Rotary’s great challenge
• Membership
• Getting good members
• Properly orienting new members
• Keeping members
Membership development should be one of the highest priorities for a Rotary Club. Finding good members, orienting members and keeping good members. These are very important tasks for the club…and for each of us.
Our Club and our members
• Must make an ongoing commitment
• Cannot just be a “short-term” campaign
• Identifying good prospective members is “job one”.
Our Rotary Club must make an ongoing commitment to Membership Development. A “short-term” campaign often is only a temporary solution. We need to be dedicated to constantly working to identify good prospective members for our club.
Proposing a new Member
• Our whole process of
– Proposal
– Classification
– Approval
– Orientation
• Must be monitored and improved
And we need to give attention to the process. Our members need to know more about how to identify and propose new members. We need to do a more efficient job of processing a new member. Our process may need re-engineering!
Proposing a new member
Proposing a new member is an important responsibility of every Rotarian. This form is key to the process, and needs to be readily available to every member as we work to identify and process new members.
Installing the new Member
• Should be a great celebration for the new member
• And also for the club
• Needs careful planning
We should plan to “roll out the red carpet” when we welcome a new member into the club. This is a time of celebration for the new member. And it is also a time for celebration for the club. Careful plans need to be made for the installation of the new member to insure it is meaningful to all.
Orientation and Mentoring
• New members need information about Rotary
• Mentoring helps new members for the first few months
New members need to be informed about Rotary. Orientation and ongoing mentoring are both very important aspects of successful membership development. Members who are well oriented into Rotary usually become good Rotarians and stay as productive members of the club.
New Members
• Are essential to the life of our club
• A constant priority for our club
• Requires full club commitment
Our club needs to be organized to work to bring good new members into our club on a consistent basis. To accomplish this, our club leadership and our club members need to see membership development as a very high priority for our club.
Attrition….a club’s nightmare!
Clubs loose12 to 15
percent of members
ANNUALLY!
Clubs loose12 to 15
percent of members
ANNUALLY!
Losing club members can weaken a club. On average, every club loses from 12 to 15 percent of membership each year. This fact requires that our club carefully examine causes of membership loss, and take proactive steps to hold membership loss to low levels.
Why do members leave?
• Some reasons are valid
• But all too often…– Our club fails to meaningfully involve the new
member
• Retaining members is important – Of equal importance to getting new members
We know some members leave for very valid reasons. But too often, members leave because they have not found Rotary to be meaningful to them. They have not really been properly oriented and assimilated into Rotary.
Proactive membership retention
• Surveying membership
• Identifying special interests
• Meaningful assignments
• Frequent monitoring
Our club needs a proactive program of membership retention. Surveying membership to evaluate what we are doing and to measure member morale and interests is very important. Identifying interests of members is also important. Only with this information can we make meaningful assignments of club members. And we must also monitor our membership, looking for ways to better retain club members.
Every member can help
• A club atmosphere of fellowship
• Efforts to be an open and accepting club
• Sensitive to the interests, needs and attendance of each member
In membership development, sometimes little things can be very important. For example, creating a good feeling of club fellowship in our meetings can be very important in causing a fellow member to feel a part of our club. Our leadership and also every member needs to be attentive to the interests, needs and attendance of other members.
Our club goal
• To bring the very best new members into our club.
• To develop the new member into a lifetime Rotarian!
In membership development, our goal is pretty simple: We want to bring the very best new members into our club. And just as important, we want to develop the new member into a lifetime Rotarian!
Getting good new members…and then….
Keeping members
So let us in our club join in the challenge!
Must be set as a high priorityfor our club….
This year and every year!
Let us set our plans and priorities! Working together, we can do a very effective job of membership development!
Club Leadership Plan
Recommended Administrative Structure for Rotary Clubs
Purpose
The purpose of the Club Leadership Plan is to strengthen Rotary at the club level by providing the administrative framework of an effective club.
Features
• Extension of the District Leadership Plan to the club level
• Provides list of steps clubs should take to implement the plan
• Fosters continuity and consensus among leaders• Includes simplified list of standing club committees that
are supported by the district structure• Supported by the new Recommended Rotary Club
Bylaws• Is not mandatory• Recommended for new or struggling Rotary clubs
New Standing Committees*
Club Board of Directors
Club Administration
Club Public Relations
MembershipServiceProjects
The RotaryFoundation
*Additional committees can be appointed as needed on an annual basis
New Standing Committees
Club Board of Directors
Club Administration
Club Public Relations
MembershipServiceProjects
The RotaryFoundation
District support of the Club Leadership Plan
Assistant Governors
Public Relations
Committee
MembershipDevelopmentCommittee
DistrictPrograms
Committees
The RotaryFoundation Committee
Benefits
• Continuity in projects and decision making
• Consensus for decision making and goal setting
• A larger and stronger field of club leaders
• Succession planning for club leadership
• Involves all club members in club activities
Timeframe
• November 2004 – Club Leadership Plan is the recommended structure for Rotary Clubs
• January 2005-July 05 – Plan is promoted to the Rotary world
• July 2005 – Club Leadership Plan publication available
• March 2006 – All club distribution of the Club Leadership Plan publication at PETS
• 2006-07 Rotary year – Rotary clubs may begin to implement the plan
Community Service
When Rotarians seek opportunities to serve others, we do this through our four avenues of service: Community Service, Club Service, Vocational Service and International Service.
Community Service is a very important avenue of service for Rotarians, and often is the one each of us can become involved in quickly…even as new Rotarians.
The Third Avenue of Service
Once described as the “ heartbeat of Rotary, “ Community Service is the third Avenue of
Service in Rotary.
Purpose
“Midland Bllom “ project – An annual planting of petunias in city’s main
arteries
Every Rotarian strives to improve the quality
of life for those who live in the community and
to serve the public interest.
When we do this, we improve the quality of life for our fellow citizens in our community
Opportunitiesfor Service
• Club does an assessment of community needs.
• Identifies service opportunities consistent with club’s interests.
Our club starts by assessing what is needed in our community and matching those needs with the interests of our Rotary Club.
Club seeks to use the talents and skills of members in implementing Community Service projects.
Rotarian helping the orphans of the Dominican Republic
Member Participation
And of course we also take into account the many talents and skills of our club members as we consider a selection of a Community Service Project
Involve New Generations
Patients await medical consultations at a clinic sponsored by a Rotary Club
Club may work with the Interact clubs, Rotaract clubs, and Rotary Village Corps to coordinate Community Service efforts.
Our club may also team with an Interact or Rotaract Club, or with a Rotary Village Corps to accomplish a project.
Involve the Community
The Dreams Committee proposes that Rotary Clubs make a commitment for “Clean Water For Every Community”
Involve the community, when desirable and feasible,
in implementing Community Service
projects, including the provision of required
resources.
Our club may also seek to involve others in the community in accomplishing a Community Service Project, to provide financial support, additional “people-power” or to provide needed materials
Partner with Others
Cooperate with other organizations in accordance with RI policy, to achieve Community Service objectives.
Our club may also partner with other civic or community organizations to more effectively undertake the project.
Plan the Project
When a project is selected, then the club begins work planning to undertake the project. Committees and work crews are organized as needed.
Fosters Fellowship
In addition to the value of the project to the
community, clubs often find great fellowship comes
from such projects.
The project is of great value to the community. As an additional benefit, clubs find projects to be a great fellowship event for the club.
Use Good P.R.
Achieve proper public recognition for their Community Service
projects.
Throughout the planning, selection and execution of the project our club will look for appropriate ways to achieve public recognition of Rotary and our club in our community.
Transfer Responsibility
Transfer responsibility for continuing projects to other
organizations, so that the Rotary club can become involved in new projects.
When a project is complete, our club may seek to transfer the continuing work for the project to other organizations to enable the club to consider other Community Service Projects.
Member Involvement
Rotarians can serve on Community Service committees in our club. And each of us can be involved in actual projects as
well.
Club members can elect to become involved in Community Service Projects by serving on committees in our club, and also by volunteering to be part of an actual project team or work force.
Consider Projects
Rotary International encourages clubs and Rotarians to consider projects in these areas
of interest
Some ongoing interests of Rotary International can be good Community Service Project ideas.
Rotary Concerns
Environmental Protection
Functional Literacy
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Urban Peace
Concern for the Aging
AIDS Education
This is a partial listing of concerns of Rotary International that may fit a need in our community. Resource information may be available from Rotary International as well.
Service Above Self
Community ServiceAn Avenue of Service
for all Rotarians. Opportunity to
demonstrate “Service above Self” in our
community.
Community Service. Service to our Community. A demonstration of the meaning of Service above Self for all Rotarians.
Vocational Service
Vocational Service
This First Look module is about Vocational Service, one of the four avenues of service in Rotary.
Second of the four Avenues of
Service of Rotary
The Second AvenueThe Second Avenue
Vocational Service is an important way Rotarians can make a difference in the work world.
The way Rotary fosters and supports the application of the ideal of service in the pursuit of all vocations.
PurposePurpose
Rotarians can convey ideas of Rotary and good business ethics via Vocational Service
Adherence to, and promotion of, the highest ethical
standards in all occupations
The recognition of the worthiness to society of all useful occupations, not just
one’s own or those which are pursued by Rotarians
The contribution of one’s vocational talents to the
problems and needs of society
IdealsIdeals
These are the ideals adopted by Rotary regarding Vocational Service
• Adopted by the Rotary International Council on Legislation in 1989.
• Its aim : To provide more specific guidelines for the high ethical standards called for in the Object of Rotary.
DeclarationDeclaration
Declaration of Rotarians inBusinesses and Professions
Rotary’s Council on Legislation adopted the following Declaration in 1989
Article 1.Consider my vocation to be
another opportunity to serve
Article IArticle I
The Declaration is made up of several articles
Article 2.Be faithful to the letter and to the spirit of the ethical
codes of my vocation, to the laws of my country, and to the moral standards of my
community
Article IIArticle II
Article 3.Do all in my power to
dignify my vocation and to promote the highest ethical
standards in my chosen vocation
Article IIIArticle III
Article 4.Be fair to my employer, employees, associates,
competitors, customers, the public and all those with
whom I have a business or professional relationship.
Article IVArticle IV
Article 5.Recognize the honor and
respect due to all occupations which are
useful to society
Article VArticle V
Vocational Service Vocational Service
Article 6.Offer my vocational talents: to
provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the
special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my
community
Article VIArticle VI
Article 7.Adhere to honesty in my
advertising and in all representations to the public concerning my business or profession.
Article VIIArticle VII
Article 8.Neither seek from nor grant
to a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional
relationship.
Article VIIIArticle VIII
The Vocational Service Committee is
established in the club as an avenue of service
for interested Rotarians
Club CommitteeClub Committee
Rotarians are expected to involve themselves in Vocational Service in some manner as part of a commitment to Service Above Self.
The Club’s Vocational Service Committee Focuses on helping
people gain the skills necessary for employment.
TrainingTraining
This club committee oversees projects that increase employment
opportunities and promotes positive
relations at workplace.
Vocation at WorkVocation at Work
The committee helps create awareness about
vocations and helps Rotarians learn more
about the full spectrum of vocations.
AwarenessAwareness
The Vocational Service Committee
recognizes vocational excellence and high ethical standards.
AwardsAwards
The Vocational Service Committee
encourages and facilitates Rotarian
participation in volunteer activities at
local, districts and international levels.
AwarenessAwareness
Vocational Service Month
Vocational Service Month
October is the Vocational Service
Month in the Rotary World and is an ideal time to initiate a new
project.
In October, Rotary makes special emphasis on Vocational Service
ResponsibilityResponsibility
Vocational Service The responsibility of both the Rotary Club
& its members
Vocational Service The responsibility of both the Rotary Club
& its members
World Community Service
World Community Service
First look First look at ..at ..
Each year,Rotary Clubs are urged to undertake a new World Community Service project. Identifying or researching the availability of World Community Service projects may be daunting unless one has sufficient knowledge of the subject. This series of slides will provide an introduction to World Community Service.
WCS ProjectsWCS Projects
Japanese Rotarian administering polio vaccine during Bangladesh’s National Immunization Days in 1999
Every time a Rotary club in one country helps a Rotary club in another to complete a local project it's an example of World Community Service (WCS).
What is WCS?What is WCS?
A Rotary program by which a club or district in one country provides humanitarian assistance
to a club in another country.
World Community Service is the Rotary program by which a club or district in one country provides humanitarian assistance to a club in another country. Typically the aid goes to a developing community where the Rotary project will help raise the standard of living and the quality of life. The ultimate object of World Community Service is to build goodwill and understanding among peoples of the world.
International Service
The Manual of Procedure 1998 defines World Community Service (WCS) as, “A program consisting of activities within international service through which Rotarians conduct projects to improve lives and meet human needs, and thus promote international understanding and goodwill by means of material, technical and professional assistance.” But what about the goals of the WCS program? In the next series of slides, we will learn more about them.
The World Community Service program consists of activities within the international service avenue of a Rotary Club and Rotary District.
WCS Goal #1
Improve the quality of life of those in need
Construction of deep bore well to provide drinking water
The main goal of the WCS program is undoubtedly aimed towards improving the quality of life of those in need while at the same time promoting international understanding and goodwill. This can be done by providing either material, or technical or professional assistance.
WCS Goal #2
Encourage cooperation between Rotary clubs
and districts in different countries
WCS also encourages cooperation between Rotary clubs and disctricts in different countries in their effort to carry out international service projects.
WCS Goal #3
Provide an effective framework for the
exchange of information on project needs and offers of assistance
WCS also provides an effective framework for the exchange of information on project needs and offers assistance. One important way to find a club in some other part of the world which needs help on a worthy project is to use the WCS Projects Exchange, a list of dozens of worthy activities in developing areas. The exchange list is maintained in the RI Secretariat in Evanston and is readily available upon request. It outlines projects, provides estimated costs and gives names of the appropriate contacts.
Clubs which need assistance, or are seeking another club to help with a humanitarian project, such as building a clinic, school, hospital, community water well, library or other beneficial activity, may register their needs. Clubs seeking a desirable World Community Service project may easily review the list of needs registered in the Projects Exchange. Thus, the exchange provides a practical way to link needs with resources.
WCS Goal #4
To increase awareness among Rotarians of
international development and
cultural issues
WCS aims to increase awareness among Rotarians about international development and cultural issues and the importance of implementing projects that help people help themselves.
WCS Goal #5
Foster international understanding, goodwill
and peace.
But overall, WCS contribute to the forstering of international understanding, goodwill and peace among all people.
ResourcesHow do I get
more information on
the WCS ? Available Resources
More to come ...
At this stage, you would surely be asking yourself, “All this is very good, but where do I start looking for WCS projects ??? “ Let’s browse the available resources...
WCS on the RI Web
The WCS section of the R.I. Web Site
http://www.rotary.org/programs/wcs
You may get more information from the WCS projects exchange of Rotary International at Evanston. Clubs which need assistance, or are seeking another club to help with a humanitarian project, such as building a clinic, school, hospital, community water well, library or other beneficial activity, may register their needs.
Clubs seeking a desirable World Community Service project may easily review the list of needs registered in the Projects Exchange. Thus, the exchange provides a practical way to link needs with resources.
Searching for ideas for WCS projects The RI project database contains brief descriptions of more than 650 successful projects in a variety of service areas.
WCS Task Force http://www.frankdevlyn.org/wcs
The WCS Task Force section of RI Pres. Frank Devlyn’s
Website along withits Discussion Forum
Another place worth visiting to obtain WCS information is RI President Frank Devlyn’s web site. A discussion forum on World Community Service is available online as well.
WCSR Network
The World Community Service Resource Network
Website
http://www.rotarywcsrn.org
The World Community Service Resource Network website acts like a “switchboard” or “yellow pages” directory of online resources of information regarding World Community Service (WCS), Matching Grant (MG), Health, Hunger, and Humanity (3H), Disaster Relief (DR), and other Humanitarian Aid Programs of Rotary and other organizations.
Get Involved in WCS
Every Rotarian can become
involved in WCS
Every Rotarian can become involved in WCS. You can register your knowledge, skills and experience with the WCSRN Knowledge Database (also called the WCSRN Data Sheet). This is the Database that is maintained by Rotary International so they can answer inquiries from Rotarians around the world. It is anticipated that this Database will ultimately be used to create Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that will consist of Rotarians who have expertise and/or interest in specific subject areas.
How it Works-Step #1
How to get involved in WCS
1. First browse through the available online resources for projects that match personal interest
How it Works-Step #2
Seek WCS Projects thatmatch personal interest
How to get involved in WCS
2. Register at World Community Service Resource Network (WCSRN) of Rotary International.
How it Works-Step #3Rotary International
WCS Project Exchange
Seek WCS Projects thatmatch personal interest
How to get involved in WCS
3. Check at the WCS Project Exchange of Rotary International.
How it Works-Step #4
WCS Task Force& Discussion Forum
Rotary International WCS Project Exchange
Seek WCS Projects thatmatch personal interest
How to get involved in WCS
4. Review the WCS Task Force section at RI President Frank Devlyn’s website.
How it Works-Step #5
WCS Resource Network
WCS Task Force& Discussion Forum
Rotary International WCS Project Exchange
Seek WCS Projects thatmatch personal interest
How to get involved in WCS
5. From the WCSRN, look for comprehensive information for carrying out international service projects. Check also for funding opportunities, available through The Rotary Foundation and other resources, and international shipping procedures for donated materials.
How it Works-Step #6
6. Contact the appropriate Rotary club in distant country.
WCS Resource Network
WCS Task Force& Discussion Forum
Rotary International WCS Project Exchange
Seek WCS Projects thatmatch personal interest
How to get involved in WCS
Completion of WCS Project
How it Works-Step #7
WCS Resource Network
WCS Task Force& Discussion Forum
Rotary International WCS Project Exchange
Seek WCS Projects thatmatch personal interest
How to get involved in WCS
Completion of WCS Project
7. Move to complete project and at the same time build bridges of friendship and world understanding.
The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation
Your Rotary Foundation - How does it work? . . . Most of us have already read or heard much about our Rotary Foundation, but many of us still do not completely understand the mechanics of how it actually operates. Today I want to share with you a new and simple concept to explain how Rotary's "financial engine" . . . The Rotary Foundation, actually works.
Processing Plant
Rotary Foundation $Processing Plant
Let's consider the Rotary Foundation as a processing plant . . . a typical factory building that we see in our community each day. The front of this building has a Rotary Foundation logo and a sign that reads: "Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant." For now, let's envision that we are operating a Money Processing Plant for Rotary International and all Rotarians around the world.
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What is inside? . . . several departments . . . and we want to identify the various ones we have within our processing plant, just like a real one would have. In reality there are several, but for the sake of time and simplicity we will only discuss the main ones.
Receiving Dept.
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What areas would we expect to see inside? . . . As in any processing plant, we would likely see a receiving department to bring raw materials into our plant.
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What else would we need? . . . We would also require a shipping department to distribute our finished products to the world.
Administration &PolioPlus
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And of course, it would not be any surprise to see an Administrative Department. In Rotary's case, we also have a major product category called "PolioPlus", so we've devoted a complete department to that function.
World Fund
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In addition to departments for administration and PolioPlus, we see a major portion of our facility is used to process the funds . . . "the money!". The world fund takes up 50% of our space, processing that portion of our annual giving, . . . offering one annual GSE per District, Matching Grants, Peace Forums, and other Humanitarian Aid Programs.
DDF
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DDF50%Scholarships2nd GSEMatching Grant
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The remaining 50% of this unrestricted contribution is processed through your District's Designated Fund (or, DDF for short). Many Rotarians do not realize the allocation of these funds can be determined by them through their District leaders, . . . targeting the programs they deem most worthy in their region. Things like the Scholarship Program, a second GSE, and District sharing in support of matching grants are areas for consideration.
Types of Funds
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
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Our receiving docks are located on one side of the plant, with several doors to accept delivery of raw materials each day.
Annual Giving
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
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Annual Program Fund
The first door is set up to receive Annual Funds, which come from Rotarians around the world on a regular and continuing basis. This money is processed and eventually distributed through our shipping department.
Permanent Fund
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
$RECEIVING
Annual Program Fund
Permanent Fund
Next, we have an entrance to receive Permanent Fund contributions, which are set aside and stored in perpetuity. Through a special process, this product grows in size and we use this increase as part of our product offering
PolioPlus
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
$RECEIVING
Annual Program Fund
Permanent Fund
PolioPlus Fund
Our third receiving door accepts donations flagged for the PolioPlus department. While the materials are processed in a similar way to others, the magnitude and unique properties of this product determined it needed a separate area.
Restricted Giving
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
$RECEIVING
Annual Program Fund
Permanent Fund
PolioPlus Fund
Restricted Fund
And last, we have a special door for Restricted Giving because these funds require very little processing within the plant. They are a complimentary product received in support of specific matching grant projects and get shipped with their respective matching grant.
PHF Contributions
$ Paul Harris Fellow $
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
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Annual Program Fund
Permanent Fund
Restricted Fund
PolioPlus Fund
Next come the supplier trucks! We have to rely on various vehicles to bring us raw materials . . . in our case "the money!" Much of this comes through Paul Harris Fellow and Sustaining Member contributions, either as a full US$1000. contribution or the US$100 for ten years option.
Benefactors
$ Benefactor $
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
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Annual Program Fund
Permanent Fund
PolioPlus Fund
Restricted Fund
Another trucking company called "Benefactor & Bequests" also delivers funds on a regular basis. These are gathered from members who arrange future donations through their will or estate planning.
Major Gifts
$ Major Gift $
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
$RECEIVING
Annual Program Fund
Permanent Fund
PolioPlus Fund
Restricted Fund
In many cases we have special suppliers, who believe in our mission and have the ability to provide extra resources through Major Gifts. These trucks are much bigger, since they must carry contributions in excess of US$10,000.
Other Contributions
$ Others $
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
$RECEIVING
Annual Program Fund
Permanent Fund
PolioPlus Fund
Restricted Fund
There are often other miscellaneous vehicles, which drop off funds at our receiving docks. They come from various club or district fundraisers like: sales, walk-a-thons, gala dinners, auctions and other unique events.
SHARESHARING
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At the Rotary Foundation we have a participative management style. A key part of our production process includes sharing the decision making and allocation of resources, received from annual giving.
World Fund
DDF
Funds Allocation
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•CONTRIBUTION•2006-2007
INVESTMENT3 years cycle
From all the material we process, 50% is set aside, into a District Designated Fund . . . sometimes referred to as the DDF or District Share. Each year, local members determine, through their District Leaders, which programs are a priority in their specific region, then funds are targeted toward that area. The remaining 50% is put toward world fund programs.
Foundation Trustees
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
$SHIPPING
Like many processors . . . we use sub-contractors. Our Trustees work with "bank and investment managers" to invest our money wisely for up to three years. So funds that came into our receiving department during 2005-06 will be processed and shipped during the 2008-09 Rotary year. The investment income from this period is used to cover administrative costs. In some cases you may hear that we spent 103% of funds received, which simply means that our administrative costs were 3% less than our investment income.
Ambassadorial Scholars
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
$SHIPPING
Ambassadorial Scholarships
After processing the funds our product is complete and ready for delivery . . . so we begin to think about the shipping department. Similar to the receiving docks, we have shipping doors located on the opposite side of the facility. Again, a variety of vehicles are used to distribute funds through various shipping doors. One of them is for Scholarship Programs.
Matching Grants
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
$SHIPPING
Ambassadorial Scholarships
Matching Grants
At another, we distribute Matching Grants. As mentioned earlier, this product category is often made up from three sources: the Rotary Foundation grant from the world fund, possible funds from a DDF, and project sponsor contributions, processed as restricted giving for a specific project.
GSE
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
$SHIPPING
Ambassadorial Scholarships
Matching Grants
GSE
A third door ships funds out to the GSE teams. Over 500 of these exchanges take place each year. Each district automatically receives funding for one from the world fund and can choose to fund a second one from their DDF.
3-H Grants
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
$SHIPPING
Ambassadorial Scholarships
Matching Grant
GSE
3H Grants
Major 3H projects have their own Health, Hunger & Humanity shipping door. These are for larger scale, one to three year projects, which are often multi-club or multi-district initiatives
PolioPlus
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
$SHIPPING
Ambassadorial Scholarships
Matching Grant
GSE
3H Grants
PolioPlus
And, as mentioned before, PolioPlus makes up a large part of our product line with it's own department within Rotary Foundation
Scholars
$ Scholars $
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
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Ambassadorial Scholarships
Matching Grant
GSE
3H Grants
PolioPlus
Similar to the inbound vehicles, the trucks come on a daily basis to pick up funds for various recipients. Your Foundation sponsors one of the largest international scholarship programs in the world, with over $22 million invested last year.
Matching Grants
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
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$ Club/Dist.Projects $MG
Ambassadorial Scholarships
Matching Grant
GSE
3H Grants
PolioPlus
Through matching grants, Rotarians provide humanitarian aid around the world, making life better through such projects as: medical and health aid; water wells; shelters and literacy programs. Other grants are also available for Rotary volunteers and Discovering the feasibility of proposals
GSE Teams
$SHIPPING
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Ambassadorial Scholarships
Matching Grant
GSE
3H Grants
PolioPlus
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
A third area is the GSE program which provides travel grants for business and professional exchange teams to make international visits between paired districts. Approximately 8% of our funds go to this program each year.
3-H Grants
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
$SHIPPING
$ Club/Dist.Projects $3H
Ambassadorial Scholarships
Matching Grant
GSE
3H Grants
PolioPlus
The 3H funds are shipped to larger and longer-term projects in the world and represent approximately 19% of our program disbursements
PolioPlus
$SHIPPING
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Ambassadorial Scholarships
Matching Grant
GSE
3H
PolioPlus
“Rotary Foundation $ Processing Plant”
By the year 2008, Rotarians hope to eradicate Polio from the globe. There is still room in the truck to carry more funds and help complete this important mission.
Support TRF
Most of us are committed to the ideals of Rotary service. We all put a lot of time and energy into our projects, helping with both local and international needs. But some of us may not stop to realize that our Rotary Foundation is a charity . . . It needs regular annual giving, just like our church . . . and a healthy permanent fund will ensure we can continue to shine the light of hope on those areas of despair, in the dark corners of the world. Through this presentation, I hope you have developed a better understanding of how your Rotary Foundation works, . . . and that you will commit to support our Foundation and it's programs generously.
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