NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION New Member Orientation Webinar April 24, 2017 Welcome to New Member Orientation Webinar April 24, 2017

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Club of xxxxxxxxx

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION What is Rotary? Rotary is an organization of business and professional men and women united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary is: Joining Leaders Exchanging Ideas and Taking Action

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Why did you join Rotary? What are your expectations? Is fun part of the picture?

The 4-Way Test of the Things We Think, Say and Do. NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION The 4-Way Test of the Things We Think, Say and Do. Is it the truth ? Is it fair to all concerned ? Will it build goodwill and better friendships ? Will it be beneficial to all concerned ?

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Motto “Service Above Self”

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary International Annual Theme 2016-17 Rotary Serving Humanity Monthly Themes For example: September is New Generations Month October is Vocational Service Month                                        

Rotary International History NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary International History 1905 Rotary Founded in Chicago 1917 Rotary International Foundation established 1932 4-Way Test developed 1986 Polio Plus established 1989 Rotary admits women 2017 34,000 clubs, 1,200,000 members in 231 countries                                        

Rotary Clubs, Districts, Zones, International NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Clubs, Districts, Zones, International Rotary Club of XXXXXXXX District XXXX District Governor: XXXXXXXXXX Zone 30 – 12 districts RI Director for Zones 30 & 31:XXXXXXXX Rotary International – 1.2 million Rotarians in 34,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. President: XXXXXXXXXXX

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION District 6780 Zones 30 & 31

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Club of XXXXXXX Committees Public Image Membership Foundation Programs Club Service Projects Training Scholarship Greeter Club Admin WHERE DO YOU FIT IN? WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT?

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Avenues of Service Club Service involves activities to make the club function successfully

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Club Service Programs Communications Weekly newsletter Web site & Facebook E-mail Public relations & Chamber of Commerce Fellowship Meetings Special event gatherings Membership Development and Retention Member recruitment New member orientation Leadership development Fund Raising Events Club Foundation

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Avenues of Service Vocational Service affords the opportunity for each Rotarian to represent and honor the dignity and worthiness of all occupations

Vocational Service Programs NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Vocational Service Programs Honorary Rotarian award for non-Rotarian in the community RYLA – Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Ethical Vocational Awareness

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Avenues of Service Community Service pursues activities to improve the quality of life in our community

Community Service Programs NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Community Service Programs Dictionary Project Second Harvest Food for Kids Program Habitat for Humanity Hunters for the Hungry Shampoo and soap Music and Memory Ringing bells at Salvation Army Work Day at Rotary Park

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Avenues of Service International Service Projects and programs to meet humanitarian needs of people in other countries and to further goodwill and international understanding

International Service Programs NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION International Service Programs International Service: Partnering with other Rotary Clubs on international projects Vocational Training Team (a Rotary Foundation program) Youth Exchange PolioPlus Partners and PolioPlus (Rotary Foundation programs)

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Avenues of Service New Generations includes activities to involve, recognize, and develop youth in the community

New Generations Programs NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION New Generations Programs Interact Club Sponsor Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Academic Scholarships Rotaract Club Sponsor Student of the Month Youth Exchange Inbound/Outbound

Rotary Club of XXXXXXXX NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Club of XXXXXXXX Source of Funds Club Fundraisers Foundation Football Gala Auction Dues Your ideas for events?

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION The Rotary Foundation Programs The engine that drives Rotary’s humanitarian and education work in the world. Global Scholarships District Grants Global Grants Polio Plus Peace Fellows

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION The Rotary Foundation The engine that drives Rotary’s humanitarian and education work in the world. Source of Funds Annual Fund STAR Club Paul Harris Society Paul Harris Fellowship recognition Sustaining Members Happy Dollars Benefactors

Rotary Club of XXXXXXXX NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Club of XXXXXXXX Minimum Expectations of a Rotarian every year. To be active in club projects and fellowship activities. To support the Rotary Foundation and become a sustaining member (at least $140 per year) and Paul Harris Fellow. Attend regularly and make up missed meetings. To “Share Rotary” by bringing in a new member.

Rotary Club of XXXXXXXX NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Club of XXXXXXXX Minimum Expectations of a Rotarian every year. Fulfill your financial obligations in a timely manner. Are you ok there? What have you seen that peaks your interest? Let’s sign you up. Do you have ideas about how to help with our public image? -Wear your pin, have an Elevator Speech, invite friends to service projects

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION ROTARY IS ... Service Engagement & Attendance Membership & Fellowship Programs

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Club of XXXXXX Explore the Rotary website for all sorts of information for New Members Make effort to learn more about Rotary independently Visit other clubs for ideas

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Club of XXXXXXX We’re Glad You’re Here! Rotary Club of XXXXXXX

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Rotary Club of XXXXXX How to do New Member Orientation: Meet w/individuals at restaurant Welcome party Red badge Class of new members/service project