World Wide Service
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Rotary International
WHAT IS ROTARY?
Rotary is short for Rotary International a worldwide association of local clubs for men and women in business or the professions who: provide humanitarian service to the community at local, national and international level; encourage high ethical standards in all vocations; and work for goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary was founded in 1905 and now has over 1.2 million members in more than 31,000 clubs in 166 countries and 35 geographical regions. There are 1,800 clubs in Great Britain and Ireland with over 61,000 members.
Rotary Clubs & Membership
Each club operates independently within a common constitution. Membership, drawn from the business and professional community, is by invitation. To ensure the club represents the community there are limitations on membership from each profession or type of business.
Each club operates independently within a common constitution. Membership, drawn from the business and professional community, is by invitation. To ensure the club represents the community there are limitations on membership from each profession or type of business.
Meetings
Meetings are held weekly and Rotarians must attend at least 60% to remain as members. Clubs meet for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Business often includes a talk on a subject of general interest by an outside speaker. Every Rotarian has the right to attend the meeting of any other club and Rotarians may invite non-Rotarian guests to their own club meetings. Weekly meetings promote acquaintance and fellowship.
Through this fellowship, Rotarians find the inspiration to serve the community. Service to the community requires Rotarians to devote their time, energy and professional skills to particular projects. Although funds are often raised for charity, this is not a Rotary club's first aim. The emphasis is on personal service.
Meetings are held weekly and Rotarians must attend at least 60% to remain as members. Clubs meet for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Business often includes a talk on a subject of general interest by an outside speaker. Every Rotarian has the right to attend the meeting of any other club and Rotarians may invite non-
Through this fellowship, Rotarians find the inspiration to serve the community. Service to the community requires Rotarians to devote their time, energy and professional skills to particular projects. Although funds are often raised for charity, this is not a Rotary club's first aim. The emphasis is on personal service.
Service
Community service is the traditional and well-
As jobs are key elements in determining Rotary membership, vocational service draws on the ethical standards, experience and expertise that Rotarians apply to their work. Vocational projects support training and job development, provide mock interviews, encourage the development of skills in employment and foster the highest standards in business and the professions.
