1. This is Rotary (An Orientation for New Members) Rotary Club of Tullahoma, Tennessee District 6780 Adopted from a Presentation Prepared by District 6740

2. What is Rotary Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united world- wide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The object of Rotary is “to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.”

3. Rotary is an International Organization  There are over 33,000 clubs grouped into 530 districts in over 160 countries through- out the world. Membership is over 1.2 million.  Our club, The Rotary Club of Tullahoma, Tennessee is in District 6780 which is comprised of 65 clubs with 3,500 members.  The district covers most of the eastern half of Tennessee

4.  Rotary International is governed by a president and a board of directors elected from all over the world.  Annually each district elects a district governor 2009-2010 District Governor – Carol Foster 2009-2010 Rotary International President John Kenny

5. 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.  Growth began immediately. Less that 15 years later there were over 1,000 clubs around the world.

6. Service Above Self  Rotary was not long to recognize that fellowship alone would not keep a group together — there needed to be a purpose.  The first service project was a to buy a new horse for a preacher whose horse had died in Chicago.  Rotary became the world’s first service club.

7. Rotary International Significant Dates – Early Years  1905 First Rotary club organized in Chicago,Illinois, USA  1908 Second club formed in San Francisco, California, USA  1910 First Rotary convention held in Chicago, Illinois, USA  1912 The Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, becomes the first club outside the United States to be officially chartered. (The club was formed in 1910.)

8. Rotary International Significant Dates – Early Years  1917 Endowment fund, forerunner of The Rotary Foundation, established  1932 4-Way Test formulated by Chicago Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor  1945 Forty-nine Rotarians help draft United Nations Charter in San Francisco  1985 Rotary begins PolioPlus program to immunize all the children of the world against polio

9. Rotary International Significant Dates – Recent Years  1989 Rotary opens membership to women worldwide  1990 Rotary Club of Moscow chartered first club in Soviet Union  1994 Western Hemisphere declared polio- free  1999 Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution established

10. Rotary International Significant Dates – Recent Years  2000 Western Pacific declared polio-free  2001 30,000th Rotary club chartered  2002 Europe declared polio-free; first class of 70 Rotary Peace Scholars begin study  2003 Rotarians raise more than US$118 million to support the final stages of polio eradication  2005 Rotary Celebrates centennial in Chicago, Illinois, USA

11. The Rotary Club of Tullahoma, Tennessee

12. The Rotary Club of Tullahoma, Tennessee History  Chartered 1921  Sponsored by the Rotary Club of [ ? ].  Mr. Sharp Lannon – First President  88 different Presidents - all one year terms  5 District Governors from our club  120 members – as of July 1, 2009

13. [ ] Rotary Presidents Past Presidents - Active Members  [ ] (1974-1975)  [ ] (1976-1977)  [ ] (1984-1985)  [ ] (1993-1994)  [ ] (1994-1995)  [ ] (1997-1998)  [ ] (1999-2000)  [ ] (2000-2001)  [ ] (2001-2002)  [ ] (2003-2004)  [ ] (2004-2005)  [ ] (2005-2006)  [ ] (2006-2007)  [ ] (2007-2008)  Ray Knowis(2008-2009)  Jayne Colley (2009-2010)

14. District Governors  Tullahoma Rotary has been the home club of the 6780 District Governor on 5 occasions.  William J. Sanders Jr.1951-1952  W.H. Hawkersmith1963-1964  John C. Brandt1971-1972  Robin Hines 2002-2003  James Devlin 2006-2007

15. [ ] A Service Club from Beginning The Rotary Club of [ ] A Service Club from Beginning 5 Loaves 4 Children Won District Award Won District Award Dictionary project for several years Participated and chaired WASRAG Projects Chaired by our own Greg Sandlin Chaired by our own Greg Sandlin “Service Above Self”

16. [ ]. Service Continues Today The Rotary Club of [ ]. Service Continues Today  [ List a current service activity of your club here].  [ List a current service activity of your club here  [ List a current service activity of your club here]. “Service Above Self”

17. Board of Directors The 2009-2010 Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of [ ] are as follows: Jaine Colley President:Jaine Colley Stan McNabb President-elect: Stan McNabb Vice President: Bill Yoder Past President: Ray Knowis SecretaryClifton Miller Treasurer: Greg Sandlin Board of Directors: Joe Williams John Nauseef Joe Williams John NauseefDavid Johnson Jeff Brumfield Sgt at Arms Bill C. Bates Asst. Treasurer plus the Chairpersons for each of the Avenues of Service A new board is elected to take office on 1 July of each year. All positions in Rotary are one year terms.

18. Tullahom The Rotary Club of Tullahom Projects Major fund-raisers are: u Our Web Site Sponsors u Golf Tournament

19. Object of Rotary  The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.

20. Object of Rotary  First. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

21. 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;

22. Object of Rotary  Third. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his or her personal, business and community life;

23. 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.

24. We implement the Object of Rotary through the Four Avenues of Service

25. Club Service Those things that a Rotarian does to help make the running of the local club successful. Community Service E very Rotarian is urged to participate in activities that make the community a better place in which to live. Vocational Service The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world. International Service Encourages and fosters the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world

26. Club Service Those things that a Rotarian does to help make the running of the local club successful. Club Service 1 –Focuses on Membership. –Committees include Attendance and Classification, New Members, Firesides, Club History, Bulletins and Website, and Nominations.

27. Club Service Those things that a Rotarian does to help make the running of the local club successful. Club Service 2 –Plans for effective Meetings. – Committees may include Programs, Publicity (Public Image of Rotary), Welcome and Fellowship, Club Extension and Inter club relations, and Sargent at Arms, Public Relations

28. Club Service Those things that a Rotarian does to help make the running of the local club successful. Club Service 3 - Encourages and supports the members of our club. - Committees include Birthdays and Anniversaries, Phone, Special Services.

29. Vocational Service The promoting of the “ideal of service” throughout the business and professional world. Vocational Service – Committees include Employer/Employee Relations, Rural-Urban Meeting, and Student Programs.

30. Community Service Every Rotarian is urged to participate in activities that make the community a better place in which to live. Community Service –Multiple Community Service Projects. –Underpass Landscape –Track Meet

31. International Service Encourages and fosters the advancement of understanding and good will among people of the world International Service –Committees include Rotary Foundation, World Community Service, International Exchange.

32. The Privileges in Rotary  The privilege of FRIENDSHIP WITH LEADERS:  in our community  in neighboring towns and counties  around the World

33. 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.

34. Your Obligations in Rotary Participation  To be a Rotarian you must give of your time and talents:  Support ethical business practices  Support The Rotary Foundation  Pursue new members to be the hands of Service  in our Club  in community work  in fellowship and social functions  in club and district activities.

35. Your Obligations in Rotary Attendance  Attendance at the weekly meetings is a benefit of Rotary. A minimum of 50% is expected.  You can easily maintain your attendance levels by attending another Rotary club meeting (including an online club [rotaryeclubone.org]), participating in club service projects, and activities.

36. Your Obligations in Rotary Attendance – Makeup While Traveling  There is a directory available on the Rotary International web site. (www.rotary.org)  “club locator.” Visit a club while on vacation or during a business trip. You will immediately be introduced to a room full of friends who want to make your visit to the area enjoyable. Our members have visited clubs all around the world. www.rotary.org

37. Your Financial Obligations  Current Annual Dues $ [ ]  Current Expenses  Meals - $10.89/wk $ [ ] /year  Rotary Dues $ [ ] /year  District Dues $ [ ] /year  Rotarian Magazine $12.00/year  Liability Insurance $3.40/year  Council on Legislation Levy $1.00/year  $1.00/year Total$ 560 / year  Optional Donation to The Rotary Foundation $100/year  Dues are billed in Quarterly increments (Jul,Oct,Jan, Apr)

38. 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?

39. The Rotary Foundation “World Peace through Understanding”

40. Tullahoma The Rotary Club of Tullahoma International Projects  With the assistance of The Rotary Foundation, we have been able to assist many international projects to assist our neighbors.  Projects include:  [ Polio Plus ]  Gave over $ 5,000 in 2008-2009

41. Paul Harris Fellows and Benefactors  [ ] Rotarians and spouses are benefactors of the Permanent Fund of The Rotary Foundation (TRF). (This simple step of support for the Rotary Foundation donates $1000 to TRF on your death)  [ ] Rotary has [ ] members and partners that are Paul Harris Fellows ($1,000 or more donated) and many Paul Harris Sustaining Members ($100 per year).

42. Rotary Club of [ ] Rotary Foundation Benefactors  Ralph Beard  James Barton  Judy Becker  Gordon Blitch  Leon Boothe  Julie Boudousquie  Mary Ann Courtoy  Harry Davis  Dale Elifrits  Victor Fender  Steve Frank  John Fugazzi  Tom Gaither  Ken Harper  Richard Harrison  Steve Hatfield  Ray Hebert  Thomas Henry  Robert Hofacre  Kenneth Hornbeck  John Kappas  Joseph Koester  Ruth Law  Robert Matre  Lynn Mayberry  Sherrill Morgan  John Osterhage  Joseph Pennington  Joe Pentecost  Lawrence Schell  Phillip Schmidt  Robert Simmons  Frank Sommerkamp  Helen Hardbeck  Woodford Sothoron  Inez Straw  William Straw  Arnold Taylor  John Vissman  John Volz  Creighton Wright  William Wulfeck  Anthony Zembrodt

43. [ ] Rotary Paul Harris Fellows [List the names of your PHF’s if possible. The DG will have these names!]

44. Paul Harris Fellows and Benefactors  Methods of donating include:  donating a small amount each quarter or annually through “TRF-Direct” (TRF’s Credit card auto-withdrawal program) see www.rotary.org

45. [ ] The Rotary Club of [ ] Exchanges  Group Study Exchanges  Teams of one Rotarian leader and four non- Rotarian business or professional young people visit our district to experience their profession in a new culture.  Visits are four weeks.  Many [ ] Rotarians have hosted visiting teams from many countries.

46. [ ] The Rotary Club of [ ] Exchanges  Rotary Youth Exchange Program  16-18 year olds are exchanged world-wide.  7,000 students participate worldwide.  Our club hosts the student for one year.  Rotarians host these young people in their homes for three to four months.  Students become part of the family.

47. [ ] The Rotary Club of [ ] Exchanges  Rotary Youth Exchange Program  We have sent one or two students each year from our area for a one year stay to another culture.

48. [ ] The Rotary Club of [ ] New Member Packet Items  Certificate of Membership  Object of Rotary  The Four-Way Test  Getting Started in Rotary  The ABC’s of Rotary  Constitution & Bylaws of the Club  Rotary Avenues of Service  [ ] Rotary Club Committees  Process for Sponsoring New Members  Club Membership Roster

49. [ ] The Rotary Club of [ ] New Member Obligations  [Varies with Club – put your list of requirements here!]

50. “Service Above Self” “Four Way Test” of the things we think, say, and do… Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it Build Good-will & Better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial to all concerned

51. Welcome to the Rotary Club of [ ], Tennessee District 6780