welcome to rotary!... 1.2 million business and professional leaders in more than 168 countries providing humanitarian services, building goodwill and peace in the world.
r o t a r y Formed in 1905 Nothing is more momentous to a people than their conception of goodness. It is as true of nations as of individuals that as they think in their hearts so are they. Those who mold a nation s thoughts and shape its ideals hold its destiny in their keeping. Paul Harris, 1918 Founders: Siilvester Schiele, Paul P. Harris, Hiram E. Shorey and Gustavus E. Lorehr
The family of Rotary extends beyond individual Rotarians and Rotary clubs to include other service-minded people who help with the organization's work. Groups such as Rotaract, Interact, and Rotary Community Corps serve side by side with sponsor clubs, using their diverse skills to improve the quality of life in their communities Rotary Members: 1,222,293 Clubs: 34,118 Districts: 530 Interact Members: 303,991* Clubs: 13,217* Rotaract Members: 195,040* Clubs: 8,480* Rotary Community Corps Members: 161,759* Corps: 7,033*
object of rotary Encourage and foster the ideal of service the development of acquaintance the opportunity for service high ethical standards in business and professions; recognition of the worthiness of all occupation, and the dignifying of each Rotarian s occupation as an opportunity for service applying the ideal of service to personal, business and community life
100+ years of service 34 118 clubs 168 countries 1,222,293 members Working on poverty, health, hunger, literacy and environmental projects
avenues of service Club Service: to help the club run smoothly Community Service: to help the community be a better place in which to live Vocational Service: to promote the ideal of service throughout the business and professional world
International Service: to participate in activities that advance understanding and good will among people of the world New Generations Service: New Generations Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities such as RYLA, Rotaract and Interact club service projects, and creating international understanding with Rotary Youth Exchange.
Rotary International District 6250 Governor 2012-13 Rob Stroud Rotary Club of Madison Rotary International President 2012-13 Sakuji Tanaka Rotary Club of Yashio Saitama, Japan
2012-13 President s Theme
Rotary International Convention June 23-26, 2013
District 6250 Conference May 31 June 1, 2013 Monona Terrace, Madison
opportunities for service Children at Risk Disabled Persons Health Care International Understanding Literacy Population Issues Poverty and Hunger Preserve Planet Earth Urban Concerns 40 million children 14 and younger suffer abuse and neglect - more than 100 million live on the streets more than 1/5th of the world s population lives on little more than $1.00 per day
the rotary foundation World Peace Through World Understanding annual fund humanitarian educational cultural permanent fund endowment
the rotary foundation World Peace Through World Understanding foundation goal $100/Member types of donors Paul Harris Fellows Benefactors Major Donors
the rotary foundation World Peace Through World Understanding PolioPlus PolioPlus Partners polio eradication
the rotary club of la crosse then... chartered: 1919 members: 32 first meeting: Stoddard Hotel and now... chartered: seven other area clubs chartered: Prairie du Chien; Viroqua chartered: Dubna, Russia members: 167 active 20 honorary meeting: Radisson Center
the rotary club of la crosse ( the downtown club ) officers President Cheryl Hancock President-Elect: Jeff Odom Vice President: Bill Pritchard Secretary: Earlamae Dahlby Treasurer: Jake Hoff Sergeant-at-Arms: Roger Christians Past President: Trish Grathen Foundation Liaison: Jeanne Meyer Directors Sara Battison Patt Boge Mary Ann Gschwind Dan Howes Annette Mikat Maria Peterson Gary Schettle Ben Wedro Jodi Widuch
our community projects Kids Coulee 75 th Anniversary Project Rotary East s Rotary Lights Multi-Club Project International Gardens Sister City Commitment
more community projects Mobile Meals Salvation Army Bell-Ringing The Organ Donor Program The Brain Game Come to Supper
our international projects Youth Exchange Group Study Exchange Rotary Volunteers Volunteer to Bangladesh National Immunization Day Participant Project Romanian Orphanage Support Dubna, Russia Luoyang, China
our yearly fundraiser(s) Fruit Basket Sale Price: $15.00 per basket Requirements: Sell or purchase a minimum of six baskets; have fun Activity: Assemble and deliver in early December
Rotary Works Foundation Established: 1983 Assets: $150,000 plus 2012-13 Rotary Works Foundation Caledonia, Holmen, La Crescent, La Crosse (Downtown), La Crosse East, Onalaska, Hilltoppers Onalaska, La Crosse Afterhours and Valley View
membership in rotary Types of membership: Active or Honorary Member of: La Crosse Rotary Club Classification: A description of your business or professional service to society
your membership in rotary The Red Badge Program Serve as a greeter at a weekly meeting Visit/make-up at a different Rotary Club Complete at least two of the following: A weekly meeting task (Invocation, Introduction of Visiting Guests and Rotarians, Rotarians in the News, Program Response) Give a classification talk Attend a club committee meeting Volunteer for a club-sponsored activity Attend a club-sponsored event Schedule an activity with a Rotary Exchange student
your membership in rotary The Star Program Become a member for one year Meet for breakfast on the second Thursday of odd months (approximately one hour) Learn more about Rotary International and the Rotary Club of La Crosse Become acquainted with other new members and some of the club s more experienced members
your membership obligations in rotary Participation To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents in community work, fellowship and social functions, and in club and district activities Attendance A minimum of 60% attendance at weekly meetings is expected. You may maintain this percentage by making up at another Rotary club meeting and by participating in club service projects and activities Recruitment Bring in at least one new member
your financial obligations Initiation Fee Annual Dues Meals Social Events Fines Donation to the Rotary Works Foundation Donation to The Rotary International Foundation
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