Rotary International and Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore New Rotarian Orientation
Welcome to Rotary We are neighbors, community leaders and global citizens uniting for the common good. With you we can accomplish more.
Rotary International organization of business professionals Develop Business Relations Service to Community and World
History 1905-109th Anniversary in 2014 Chicago Paul Harris and 3 others Rotating Meeting Places President of first Rotary Club: Silvester Schiele First RI President: Paul Harris
We are watching this briefing due to the vision of these men- Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram Shorey, Paul V. Harris
Over the Past 100 Years Rotary Clubs have been Established in 200 Countries
Purpose Motto: Service Above Self Foster peace, understanding, and goodwill worldwide Original Motto: He profits most who serves best.
Creed Four Way Test Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Creed History Grew out of Great Depression Devised as way to resuscitate Club Aluminum Company by Herbert J. Taylor At Recommendation of Richard Vernor of Chicago & RI Director, adopted by RI in 1942
Structure International Zones Districts Territories Clubs
International President : C. K. Huang Members: 1.22 million Clubs: 34,558 Districts: 532 Countries: 200 Zones: 34 Headquarters: Chicago
Our District Govenor: Brian Hall District 6840 Located in Zone 29 Established February 23, 1910 Southeast Louisiana and Central/South Mississippi Clubs: 51 (4 are in St Tammany Parish) Members: approximately 2,500
Our Club President: BJ Peterson Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Established March 1984 46 Members
Associate Organizations Interact Clubs Age 12-18 Northshore High School Rotaract Age 18-30 InnerWheel
Types of Membership Active Honorary
Membership Rules Within Classification Limits Attend meetings Pay Dues Participate in Club Projects Propose New Members
Membership Rules Classification Principle Any profession No more than 10% of total membership from any one profession Member to be a business owner or management level
Membership Rules Meeting Attendance Weekly meetings 60% required attendance Perfect Attendance Desired Meeting makeup: at other Rotary Clubs, Club Board Meeting, District event and on the Internet
Membership Rules Payment of Dues & Other Costs RI Magazine: The Rotarian Dues: RI, District & Club Rotary Foundation & Benefactor Meals, Social Functions Initiation Fee Propose New Members
Membership Rules Proposed New Members Sponsored by a Club Member Visit Club Meetings Meet Classification Guidelines Approval by Board of Directors and Club Membership
Membership Rules Participate in Club Projects & Activities Fundraising Avenues of Service Club Service Community Service Vocational Service International Service New Generations Service
Rotary Foundation Major Donors Paul Harris Fellows Benefactors
Rotary Foundation Since 1947 more than $1.6 Billion donated to Rotary Activities via Grants from the Foundation Annual Donations >$125,000,000
Rotary Foundation Distribution of Funds 50% Worldwide Projects 50% Returned to Districts
Rotary Foundation Projects Supports Projects Worldwide Educational Humanitarian Peace and Goodwill Health
Educational
Humanitarian
International Peace, Health & Understanding Programs Ambassadorial Scholars Group Study Exchange Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace & Conflict Resolutions Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Medical & Health Missions
Peace, Understanding and Goodwill
Health
Polio Plus Eradicate Polio Worldwide RI Campaign started in 1977 Rotary s Contribution >$1.2 Billion by 2012 plus Millions of inkind Dollars > 2 Billion Children since 1985 122 Countries benefited US$202 Million is Current Pledge for Eradication Campaign
Polio Plus
Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Officers and Directors President: President-Elect: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Past President: Directors: BJ Peterson Wynn Williams Lisa Simms-Hayles Mike Rich David Brignac Steve Kernahan Kendra Maness Ron Newson Suzanne Parsons-Stymiest
Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Committees & Chairperson Club Service Wynn Williams Community Service Lisa Simms-Hayles International Service Ron Newson New Generations Kendra Maness Vocational Service Ron Newson Rotary Foundation Neil Alford Public Relations Don O Bryan Membership Sharron Newton Fundraising Improvements Lydia Alford
Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Committees & Chairperson Programs New Member Orientation New Fund Raising Heritage Festival Skeet Shoot Golf Classic Dictionary Project Interact NSHS RYLA Website Mark Myers Don O Bryan Laura Panzeca Sharron Newton Dave Kaufmann Ron Newson Suzy Audry Mark Meyers Lauren Gibson Steve Kernahan
Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Administration Club Officers & Board of Directors Club Members proposed by Nominating Committee (Past Presidents); Elected by membership. Interested/Active Club Members Progression Sequence to President VP Pres-Elect Pres. Past Pres.
Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Work Report In Last 10 Years Review Separate Handout Multiple Fund Raisers examples Heritage Festival, Skeet Shoot, Sweet Potato, Golf Classic Support to multiple Slidell area Non-Profits Rotary Rebuilds Slidell & other Hands On Projects Rotary Foundation Support RCSNS Foundation
Rotary International Information Resources The Rotarian Rotary World Annual Convention www.rotary.org.manual of Procedure Official Licensed Products Catalog
District 6840 Information Resources District Newsletter www.rotarydistrict6840.org District Club Service Bulletin District Meetings District Annual Conference District Officers, PDGs & fellow Rotarians
Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore Resources Newsletter-KeyWays Website:www:rotaryclubofslidellnorthshore.org (club runner) RCSNS Facebook Club Programs Officers and Directors and Fellow Rotarians Policies and Procedures Manual Constitution and Bylaws Weekly Meetings
Will You Become a Rotarian?? You will when get involved.
Get Involved In Club Committees Club Projects Board Meetings Club Meetings Club Social Activities
And Make Commitments Consider Areas that really interest you?? What committees will you join? What service projects will you participate in? What club office would you aspire to hold?
New Rotarian Requirements Attend New Member Orientation Be a Greeter for three meetings Attend a Board meeting Visit another Rotary Club meeting Give a 5 minute introductory talk Do a meeting make up on RI web site Sit at a different table during 4 meetings Go to rotary.org & visit new member tab
Key District Event District Annual Conference April 10 - April 12, 2015 Beau Rivage Resort, Biloxi, MS
Always Remember Rotarians Make A Difference