This is Rotary
Rotary is an International Organization There are 527 Districts in 159 countries throughout the world. Our club, The Rotary Club of Vero Beach Sunrise is in District 6930. The District covers southeastern Florida from Titusville to Boca Raton including Okeechobee.
Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world. President K.R. Ravi Eugene B. Gene Burkett District 6930 Governor Ravindran from Sri Lanka Annually each District elects a District Governor - But each District is an autonomous group.
In the beginning Rotary Founder Paul Harris 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 - thus the name Rotary. There are currently over 34,000 clubs with over 1.2 million members.
Women in Rotary In 1987 women were admitted to Rotary. Today women have served as presidents and District Governors including our own club member, Dr. Laile Fairbairn. In 2013 Anne L. Matthews began her term as the first woman to serve as RI vice president.
Service Above Self Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group together there needed to be a purpose. First project was public washrooms in downtown Chicago. Rotary became the world s first service club. We began our fight against polio in 1979 to immunize 6 million children in the Philippines. By 2012, only three countries remain polioendemic down from 125 in 1988.
The Rotary Wheel The first design was a simple wagon wheel, was said to illustrate "Civilization and Movement." In 1923, the present gear wheel, with 24 cogs, six spokes and a "keyway" in the center of the gear to attach it to a power shaft, was formally adopted as the official Rotary International emblem.
The Four-Way Test Herbert J. Taylor authored the four-way test in the midst of the Great Depression as an ethical guideline for his company. His four department heads: a Catholic, a Christian Scientist, an Orthodox Jew and a Presbyterian, all agreed that it s principles coincided with their religious beliefs and provided an exemplary guide for personal and business life. In 1943 the Test was adopted by RI and is today considered a vital element in all four Avenues of Service.
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?
Classifications A classification describes the principal activity of the Rotarian. The classification principle helps clubs achieve a more diverse representation of their communities. Each active member of a Rotary club is classified by his or her current or former business, profession, or type of community service The reason for classifications is to ensure a well-balanced club with members of many vocations.
The Rotary Foundation World Peace through Understanding
The Rotary Foundation
Rotary Foundation The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace.
Foundation Grants Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact. Strong financial oversight, a stellar charity rating, and a unique funding model mean that we make the very most of your contribution. Give and become a part of Rotary s life-changing work!
PHF & Benefactors Many Vero Beach Sunrise Rotarians and spouses are Benefactors of the Permanent Fund. Many are Paul Harris Fellows who have contributed at least $1000 to the foundation. Most are Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members giving $100 or more per year to the Annual Fund.
Object of Rotary The 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;
Object of Rotary Second. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his or her occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
Object of Rotary Third. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life;
Object of Rotary Fourth. The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.
We implement the object of Rotary through the Four Avenues of Service
Club Service Those things that a Rotarian does to help make successful the running of the local club. Vocational Service The promoting of the ideal of service throughout the business and professional world. Community Service Urges every Rotarian to participate in all activities which make the community a better place in which to live. International Service Encourage and foster the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world.
The Privileges in Rotary The Privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS: in your community in neighboring cities and towns 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.
Your Obligations in Rotary Participation To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents: in community work in social functions in Club and District activities.
Your Rotary Club of Vero Beach Sunrise
Board of Directors The Board of Directors of our club consists of ten members of the club, namely; the President, President Elect, Vice President, Immediate Past President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership chair and three at large directors duly elected in accordance with Article 3, section 1 of our bylaws.
Membership There are two types of membership in a Rotary Club: Active Honorary
Your Obligations in Rotary Attendance Attendance at the weekly meetings is a benefit of Rotary. You can maintain your attendance levels by making up at another Rotary Club, by attending a District event, Rotary Convention, club committee meetings and even through online activities! To be counted as having attended, the member must be present at least 60% of a meeting
Your Obligations in Rotary A member must attend or make up at least 50 percent of regular or satellite club meetings or engage in other events and activities for at least 12 hours in each half of the year, or a proportionate combination of both; (2) attend at least 30 percent of THIS club's regular meetings or satellite club meetings, or engage in club projects, other events and activities in each half of the year.
Rule of 85 The Rule of 85 states that a member s absence may be excused if the aggregate of the member's years of age and years of membership is 85 years or more and the member has board approval. For example a 65 year old member with 20 years of membership would qualify for an excused absence under the Rule of 85.
Your Financial Obligations Initiation Fee $75.00/year Quarterly Dues includes Meals$190.00/quarter Fines (Happy Dollars) (Voluntary) $1-5 week Rotary Foundation (Voluntary)$100.00/year Various other events, Holiday parties, BBQ s, Rotary shirts, etc.
The Rotary Club of Vero Beach Sunrise Youth Exchanges Rotary Youth Exchange Program 16-18 year olds are exchanged world-wide. Part of a 9,000 students/year program. Rotarians host these young people in their homes for three to five months. Students become part of the family. Our Club has hosted students from Croatia, Belgium, Finland, Japan, N. Ireland, Spain and Germany. We have sent students to Poland, Switzerland, Austria, France and Japan.
Major Fundraiser Annual Florida Craft Brew and Wing Fest Over 120 craft brews to taste, wings cooked by local vendors and over 8000 plus patrons. Two stages with 4 bands and a great deal of fun on Royal Palm Point. This project is one of our county s top 4 events according to the Chamber of Commerce, promotes Rotary and provides and economic opportunity for businesses on Royal Palm Point
International Project in the Dominican Republic $8,000 budgeted for our international work in the Dominican Republic which includes water filters and literacy. Now in its 5 th year, our club cooperates with Michigan District 6360 and the St. Joseph/Benton Harbor club. This year we took 17 Rotarians to Puerto Plata, D.R. including 2 dentists who performed free examinations
The Rotary Club of Vero Beach Sunrise Projects Youth Guidance Fishing Trip July, 2014, Low income children, along with chaperones from the community boarded boats manned by Rotarian and sailed off on a fishing expedition.) Collect food for the Homeless Family Center Happy Hour/Get Acquainted with Youth Sailing Foundation at YSF facility
Projects Make-up meetings every third Thursday of the month at a local tavern in order to help support our Craft Beer and Wing fest Citrus Readers a Rotarian is assigned to read to 10-15 students each Tuesday and Thursday when School is in Session. Performed a Work Day at the Youth Sailing Foundation, teaching sailing and nautical expertise to children ages 5 to 12
Projects RISSA a project sponsored by the Rotary Clubs Vero Beach and Vero Beach Sunrise Major project to help save the dying sea grasses in our Vero Beach Lagoon Celebrate the Arts in the Park 9/29/2014
Projects October Fest 10/5/2014 The 5 Rotary Clubs in Vero Beach get together once a year in order to have Fun, To eradicate Polio. Over the last five years the 5 clubs have been able to donate over $29,000 to Polio Plus Second Rotary Vocational Service award for Vocational Month in October
Projects Donated $500 to the local schools for school supplies through TCCH Donated $1200 for decorative flower baskets to Downtown Vero in an effort to support their beautifications program The Rotary Fountain: Sunrise Rotary spent $2500 on repairs budgeted another $2500 to redesign and install a newer, less fragile electrical lighting system.
Projects Youth on a Mission sponsorship - $1000.00 provides opportunities for youth and young adults to serve local, out-of state and foreign communities Silver Strings Sunrise Rotary donated 10 violins to the Gifford Youth Orchestra with the purpose of young musical students teaching elderly women how to play the violin
Projects Donated $1000 for a portable De-Fib device for St. Francis manor much needed by the facility Identified 26 families in our community through local churches and the Salvation Army. We packed a full-thanksgiving Day dinner, we also delivered these meals.
Projects Christmas Bell Ringers Salvation Army Several Rotarians Ring the bells for the less fortunate at the 12 th St Publix Take Stock in Children Joe Conrado IRSC Donated $1000 Interact Club at VBHS
Projects Co-Sponsoring the RotarAct Club at IRSC in coordination with the noon Rotary club. VBHS New member Bret White is now chairing the RotarAct program Rotary Sunrise & the Oceanside Business Association sponsored The Christmas Parade At our December Holiday Party we donated and a fully decorated Christmas Tree to a needy family at the Vero Beach Elementary School
Projects Ray Collins Memorial Vocational Scholarship $1,000.00 awarded to an student attending IRSC. Governor s Scholarship awarded to VBHS InterAct club graduating senior. George C. Schroeder Service Above self Scholarship, a four-year scholarship, $1000 per year, renewable each year
Projects Growing Healthy Kids Grant funded project conducts classes that teaches hydro-ponic gardening and healthy eating habits to students. Sponsored a Sailing Regatta for the Youth Sailing Foundation in Vero Beach. Budgeted $2000 for promotions food and signage for this exciting youth event.
Projects Home Stay For the 39 th year our club participated with the other clubs in Vero in hosting a week-long of events hosting our international Future DGE friends with many special events (Accelerated Reader Program). For students who have read and passed tests on what they have read. The student reading the most books with the most points wins a computer!
Projects RYLA Rotary Youth Leadership Awards two student candidates sponsored by our Club. Students should be 10 and 11 th graders. Four clubs network participation for submitting proper applications and transportation of student candidates to and from the event in Port St Lucie Sponsorship of the St. Francis Manor Blue Grass BBQ Bash April 26, 2014
Projects Pre-K Literacy program- This is a program that we sponsor giving kids of all nationalities a scholastic book of their own. These children are from low economically challenged families and also from different nationalities. They are awarded a book in their reading level that the teachers have picked out for them. Our Rotary group presents each child with their own book at Vero Beach Elementary
Projects $3,000 donation for The Hibiscus Children Center for computers and supplies for the vocational program that helps at risk youth transition into independent living at age 18. who usually just get a stipend and are told to find jobs and fend for themselves. The beginning of a mentoring relationship with the vocational program. Rotary Island Clean up at Rotary Island (SR42) and clean, follow up with a picnic
Projects Oyster mats tying oyster mats to save and restore the lagoon sea grasses Rotary club of Vero Beach Musical Scholarship for $1,000.00 Sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Sebastian s golf tournament Mother s Day Roses to the Elderly Ladies at St. Francis Manor
Projects Membership, led by Jack Kruiten and Tom Wake has been a busy area of our club. Despite losing our meeting venue at Lobster Shanty with 4 day s notice, we have been able to not only retain our original membership, but add new members since the move.
The Rotary Club of Rotary Club of Vero Beach Sunrise is Fun! A service club should be fun to be a part of even when the work is tiresome. Rotary strives to be a fun, young-at-heart club. Social events are offered regularly. We live up to former RI Past President Hugh Archer s theme: Enjoy Rotary.
You are Rotary Participate for friendship Participate for service Participate for fellowship Participate for knowledge Participate for international understanding Remember you are Rotary!
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Vero Beach Sunrise