Why Join Your Local
Rotary Club?
Professional Networking
A founding principle of
Rotary was to meet periodically to enjoy camaraderie and
enlarge one’s circle of
business and professional acquaintances. As the oldest
service club in the world,
Rotary club members represent a cross-section of the
community’s owners,
executives, managers, political leaders, and professionals –
people who make
decisions and influence policy.
Service Opportunities
Club members have many
opportunities for humanitarian service, both locally and
internationally. Service
programs address such concerns as health care, hunger,
poverty, illiteracy, and
the environment. Rotarians experience the fulfillment that
comes from giving back
to the community.
International Awareness
With more than 31,000
Rotary clubs in over 160 countries, Rotarians gain an
understanding of
humanitarian issues through international service projects and
exchange programs. One
of Rotary’s highest objectives is to build goodwill and
peace throughout the
world.
Friendship
Rotary was founded on
fellowship, an ideal that remains a major attraction of
membership today. Club
members enjoy the camaraderie with like-minded
professionals, and club
projects offer additional opportunities to develop enduring
friendships. Rotary club
members who travel have friendly contacts in almost
every city in the world.
Good Citizenship
Weekly Rotary club
programs keep members informed about what is taking place
in the community, nation,
and world and motivated to make a difference.
Family Foundations
Rotary sponsors some of
the world’s largest youth exchange, educational
exchange, and
scholarship programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative training
opportunities and
mentoring for young leaders and involve family members in a
wide range of social and
service activities.
Entertainment
Social activities give
Rotarians a chance to let loose and have fun. Every Rotary
club and district hosts
parties and activities that offer diversions from today’s
demanding professional
and personal schedules. Conferences, conventions,
assemblies, and social
events provide entertainment as well as Rotary
information, education,
and service.
Ethical Environment
Encouraging high ethical
standards in one’s profession and respect for all worthy
vocations has been a
hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days. In their business
and professional lives,
Rotarians abide by The
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?
Leadership Development
Rotary is an
organization of successful professionals. Team building, fundraising,
public speaking, planning,
organization, and communication are just a sampling of
the leadership skills
that club members can exercise and enhance. Being a Rotary
leader provides further
experience in learning how to motivate, inspire, and guide
others.
Diversity in Membership
Rotary’s classification
system ensures that a club’s membership represents a
variety of the
community’s professional men and women, including leaders in
business, industry, the
arts, government, sports, the military, and religion. Rotary
clubs are nonpolitical,
nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds.
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