1. LOF 2009 Rotary at a Glance 1  Members: 1.23 mil./33 000 clubs  Countries: 200 with geographical areas  Motto: Service Above Self  Guideline: Rotary’s code of ethics, The 4-way test  Offers: - Privilege to enjoy Rotary - Possibility to serve the community - Responsibility to work for Rotary - Possibility to serve the community - Responsibility to work for Rotary

2. LOF 2009Rotary at a Glance2 The World of Rotary

3. LOF 2009Rotary at a Glance3 Rotary Milestones  Founded 1905  T RF forerunner 1917  RI Convention 1943 forerunner to UNESCO  Rotary UN Charter member 1945  First RF scholarships granted 1947  Rotary announces Polio+ program 1985  Rotary membership to women 1989  Eastern Europe back to the Rotary Family  Strategic Planning begins 2006

4. LOF 2009Rotary at a Glance4 RI organization Council on Legislation every third year Rotary International Board (17+2) Rotary International Board (17+2) Rotary Foundation Trustees (15) Rotary Foundation Trustees (15) Regional RRFC Regional RRFC Gen. Secretary HQ/Evanston Zones 1-34 Districts 532 Districts 532 Clubs 33 000 + Gen. Manager Gen. Manager International Offices (7) 1.23 million

5. LOF 2009Rotary at a Glance52009-20102010-2011 RIP John Kenny, Scotland RIPE Ray Klinginsmith, USA

6. LOF 2009 Rotary at a Glance 6 Rotary membership I

7. LOF 2009 Rotary at a Glance 7 Rotary membership II

8. DISTR. CLUBS ROT. Z15 15 808 35 286 Z 1616 929 36 633 TOTAL 31 1735 71 919 REGION MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW > 3000 km D 2230: 2610 Rotarians, 120 Clubs (77 in Poland, 40 in Ukraine, 3 in Belarus). There are four different languages, three kinds of currency, different economic models and four main religions. Two different alphabets are used; Latin in Poland and Cyrillic in Ukraine and Belarus. Sweden (La.) 10/573/29357 Norway 7/328/12815 Finland (Es.) 6/319/12193 Denmark (Lit.) 5/320/12914 D 2220: Western Russia 888 Rotarians, 46 Clubs (Greenland 2/50, Faeroe Isl. 2/50) Iceland 1/29/1142 (December 2008)

9. LOF 2009Rotary at a Glance9 Mission and Vision  The mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others, promote high ethical standards, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.  The vision of Rotary International is to be universally recognized for our commitment to Service Above Self to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace.

10. LOF 2009Rotary at a Glance10 Rotary’s core values represent the guiding principles of the organization’s culture, including what guides members’ priorities and actions within the organization. Values are an increasingly important component in strategic planning because they drive the intent and direction of the organization’s leadership. Core values are: service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, leadership Core Values

11. LOF 2009Rotary at a Glance11  Eradicate polio  Advance the internal and external recognition and Public Image of Rotary  Increase Rotary’s capacity to provide service to others  Expand global membership in numbers and quality  Emphasize Rotary’s unique vocational service commitment  Optimize leadership talents within RI  Fully implement the strategic planning process to ensure continuity Priorities 2007-10

12. LOF 2009Rotary at a Glance12 The 4-Way Test 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3.Will it build goodwill and better friendship? 4.Will it be beneficial to all concerned?