Welcome to the Ralph C. Caldwell College of Rotary Knowledge Dont just be a member of the Rotary Club of Knoxville. Be a Rotarian. -Ralph C. Caldwell ( ) Club President ( ) 60 years perfect attendance

Rotary Video from RVM 1/13/20142

Rotary International (RI) 1/13/20143 Source: The ABCs of Rotary, pp

In the beginning… The first Rotary club was organized in Chicago in 1905, by Paul P. 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. The club, with four members, met in rotation at the offices of the members - thus the name Rotary. First four Rotarians: Silvester Schiele, Paul Harris, Hiram Shorey, & Gustavus Loehr Paul Harris

1/13/20145 R.I. World Headquarters Chicago, IL: Evanston, IL: Today

Definition of Rotary "Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world." 1/13/20146

7 Rotary Mottoes Service Above Self. They Profit Most Who Serve Best. No Rotarian whose motto is Service Above Self... should call himself a Rotarian if he does not make time to serve. -Mother Teresa of Calcutta, India at the 1981 RI Convention

1/13/20148 The Four-Way Test The Four-Way Test of the things we think, say and 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? Herbert J. Taylor Father of the Four-Way Test

You are on a first name basis Personal acquaintance and friendship are cornerstones of Rotary Some European clubs are more formal. Some Asian clubs assign nicknames. 1/13/20149

Rotary Club Banners 1/13/ Exchange banners when visiting an out-of-town club.

Women in Rotary Women have been members of Rotary in the United States since Women have been members of Rotary in the United States since Members of RCK since Members of RCK since Worldwide membership since Worldwide membership since /13/201411

1/13/ Vocational Classification The classification principle ensures that each club represents a diverse cross section of the business and professional community.

Club Service –Make the club successful. Vocational Service –Promote service in the business and professional world. Community Service –Make the community a better place to live. International Service –Advance understanding and goodwill among people of the world. New Generations Service –Recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults. Five Avenues of Service

1/13/ The Rotary Club of Knoxville (RCK) Col. David Chapman; RCK founder, first club president, and father of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Club Charter 1/13/ Club formed in st club of more than 33,000 clubs worldwide.

1/13/ Board of Directors The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Knoxville are: The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Knoxville are: President:Wes Stowers President-elect:Robert Samples Vice President:Roy King Past-President:Sam Weaver Secretary:Ed Anderson Treasurer:Jason Hamilton Directors:Brooks ClarkBob Crawford Rachel FordRob Johnson Allen PannellJennifer Sepaniak

Club Office & Club Administrator Elaine McCulloch is the Administrator of the Rotary Club of Knoxville. Elaine McCulloch is the Administrator of the Rotary Club of Knoxville. The Rotary Office is located in the First Bank Building at Market & Clinch. The Rotary Office is located in the First Bank Building at Market & Clinch. 1/13/201417

1/13/ Regular Rotary Meetings Tuesdays at Noon at the Marriott, unless redirected by the Board. Tuesdays at Noon at the Marriott, unless redirected by the Board. Occasionally meetings are held off site, such as at the Foundry, the Knoxville Museum of Art, or the Tennessee Valley Fair. Occasionally meetings are held off site, such as at the Foundry, the Knoxville Museum of Art, or the Tennessee Valley Fair.

1/13/ What you need to know Lunch is $ per week, paid quarterly, in advance. Lunch is $ per week, paid quarterly, in advance. Take a red, yellow, or blue lunch ticket. Take a red, yellow, or blue lunch ticket. Sit at the same colored table. Sit at the same colored table. If you have a guest, fill out a Gold Guest Ticket. If you have a guest, fill out a Gold Guest Ticket. Wear your pin and be prepared to answer the Question of the Week. Wear your pin and be prepared to answer the Question of the Week.

What you need to know New Rotarians wear red badges and greet at the door. New Rotarians wear red badges and greet at the door. After 6 meetings, you receive a blue badge. After 6 meetings, you receive a blue badge. 1/13/201420

Taboos No off-color jokes or remarks. No off-color jokes or remarks. Dont cast disrespect on any religious faith. Dont cast disrespect on any religious faith. Do not solicit funds for non-rotary projects at meetings. Do not solicit funds for non-rotary projects at meetings. No political speeches. No political speeches. Do not use Directory or list for any non-Rotary purpose. Do not use Directory or list for any non-Rotary purpose. 1/13/201421

1/13/ Rotary is apolitical and secular. Because Rotary is not seen as a political or religious organization, it can do what governments & religious organizations cant or wont do.

1/13/ Rotary International Policy Rotarians with many religious beliefs are united in service to humanity. Rotarians with many religious beliefs are united in service to humanity. Use good judgment at meetings. Use good judgment at meetings. Remember and respect Rotarys principles of tolerance and respect for others. Remember and respect Rotarys principles of tolerance and respect for others.

1/13/ Rotary Constitution Provisions Do not use Rotarys name, emblems, or insignia for commercial purposes. Do not use Rotarys name, emblems, or insignia for commercial purposes. Do not make solicitations from the podium or otherwise. Do not make solicitations from the podium or otherwise. Our Board of Directors runs the Club. Take any idea, resolution or motion to a Board member or a Committee. Our Board of Directors runs the Club. Take any idea, resolution or motion to a Board member or a Committee.

When You Sponsor a New Member Do: Remember that admission is not automatic. One must be invited to join Rotary. Do: Remember that admission is not automatic. One must be invited to join Rotary. Do: Invite your guest to a meeting and explain what Rotary means to you. Do: Invite your guest to a meeting and explain what Rotary means to you. Do: Explain the requirements to be a Rotarian. Do: Explain the requirements to be a Rotarian. Do: Look for those who want to serve through Rotary! Do: Look for those who want to serve through Rotary! Dont: Propose a member of another civic club. Dont: Propose a member of another civic club. Dont: Discuss membership proposals until the proper time. Dont: Discuss membership proposals until the proper time. Dont: Be upset if he or she is not invited at this time. Dont: Be upset if he or she is not invited at this time. 1/13/201425

1/13/ % Attendance Rotary stresses attendance. Rotary stresses attendance. The absence of a member deprives the Club of a diverse membership. The absence of a member deprives the Club of a diverse membership. Make-Up a missed meeting 2 weeks before or after the missed meeting. Make-Up a missed meeting 2 weeks before or after the missed meeting. Membership can be revoked for non- attendance. Membership can be revoked for non- attendance.

Attend Another Clubs Meeting Local clubs meet each day of the week. Local clubs meet each day of the week. Check the Club Directory or Bulletin.Check the Club Directory or Bulletin. Meeting times can be found using the Club Locator at Meeting times can be found using the Club Locator at Remember to notify the Rotary Office. 1/13/201427

Attend a Club Function Certain Club functions count as a make-up: Certain Club functions count as a make-up: Monthly Board meetings. Monthly Board meetings. Committee meetings. Committee meetings. Board-approved social or service events. Board-approved social or service events. Remember to notify the Rotary Office. 1/13/201428

Attend a District Function District Conference, District Assembly, or District Committee Meeting; District Conference, District Assembly, or District Committee Meeting; Rotaract meetings at UT; Rotaract meetings at UT; Interact meetings at Catholic or Webb High Schools; Interact meetings at Catholic or Webb High Schools; Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA); or Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA); or Rotary Youth Exchange functions. Rotary Youth Exchange functions. Remember to notify the Rotary Office. 1/13/201429

Attend a Non-Profit Board Meeting If you are a member of the Board of Directors of a local, non-profit organization, attend a Board Meeting, wear your Rotary pin, and promote Rotary in a serious manner! Remember to notify the Rotary Office. 1/13/201430

Make up Online More than 200 programs available.More than 200 programs available. Most take 30 minutes or less.Most take 30 minutes or less. Remember to send confirmation to the Rotary Office at to send confirmation to the Rotary Office at 1/13/201431

Activities & Committees More than 40 Committees covering the five avenues of service. More than 40 Committees covering the five avenues of service. New Rotarians assigned to Fellowship Committee (Chair: Kristi Bible) and to the Mainstream Committee (Chairs: Kay Hillyard and Kevin Tweedy). New Rotarians assigned to Fellowship Committee (Chair: Kristi Bible) and to the Mainstream Committee (Chairs: Kay Hillyard and Kevin Tweedy). 1/13/201432

1/13/ All Rotarians Serve on a Committee How are committees appointed? How are committees appointed? The President and Board of Directors assign members to committees annually, taking member preferences into consideration.The President and Board of Directors assign members to committees annually, taking member preferences into consideration. A list of Committees is found inside the Club Directory.A list of Committees is found inside the Club Directory.

1/13/ Knoxville Rotary Centennial Sculpture Presented to the City of Knoxville by the six Rotary Clubs of Knoxville on RIs 100 th anniversary in The sculpture honors Oak Ridge Rotarian Bill Sergeant, Chair of the RI Polio Eradication Campaign, and commemorates Rotarys lead in the worldwide eradication of polio. Rotarys lead in the worldwide eradication of polio The sculptor, Lajos Biro, is a member of the Rotary Club of Mateszalka, Hungary, a twin club of RCK.

Rotary Foundation of Knoxville Established in 1929 to provide loans to college students. Established in 1929 to provide loans to college students. Today, it is a 501(c)(3) organization that receives tax deductible contributions and provides annual funding for scholarships and special projects. Today, it is a 501(c)(3) organization that receives tax deductible contributions and provides annual funding for scholarships and special projects. $ 16, in college scholarships, including the Samuel L. and Juanita Weaver Scholarship and the Sam and Carol Weaver Scholarship; and$ 16, in college scholarships, including the Samuel L. and Juanita Weaver Scholarship and the Sam and Carol Weaver Scholarship; and $ 2, Robert and Diana Samples Community School of the Arts Scholarship.$ 2, Robert and Diana Samples Community School of the Arts Scholarship. 1/13/201435

Century Campaign In 2005, the Century Campaign was initiated. Its goal is to build the Rotary Foundation of Knoxvilles endowment to $ 1 million by the Clubs 100 th anniversary in In 2005, the Century Campaign was initiated. Its goal is to build the Rotary Foundation of Knoxvilles endowment to $ 1 million by the Clubs 100 th anniversary in More than $ 1 million pledged. More than $ 1 million pledged. More than $ 900, collected to date. More than $ 900, collected to date. 1/13/201436

Contribution Categories Chapman Circle: Single or cumulative gift of $ 1K to $ 10K. Chapman Circle: Single or cumulative gift of $ 1K to $ 10K. Founders Club: Gift, or bequest of $10K to $ 50K. Paid over five years. Founders Club: Gift, or bequest of $10K to $ 50K. Paid over five years. Mt. Chapman Society: $ 50K or more. Paid over ten years. Donor names an endowment. Mt. Chapman Society: $ 50K or more. Paid over ten years. Donor names an endowment. 1/13/201437

Rotary Websites Rotary International Rotary International Rotary.orgRotary.orgRotary.org Rotary Club of Knoxville Rotary Club of Knoxville KnoxvilleRotary.org KnoxvilleRotary.org KnoxvilleRotary.org Rotary Club of Knoxville on Facebook Rotary Club of Knoxville on Facebook Facebook.com/knoxvillerotaryFacebook.com/knoxvillerotaryFacebook.com/knoxvillerotary Rotary E-Club One Rotary E-Club One Rotaryeclubone.org/Rotaryeclubone.org/Rotaryeclubone.org/ 1/13/201438

The District Governor (DG) is elected annually at the District Conference Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka District 6780 Governor Jack Bailey, Jr. District 6780 Organization

District 6780 Conference April 19-20, 2013 at the Chattanooga Convention Center 1/13/201440

District 6780 Assembly Planning for Rotary Year. Planning for Rotary Year. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Tennessee Tech, Cookeville, Tenn. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Tennessee Tech, Cookeville, Tenn. 1/13/201441

Rotary International Convention Rotary International Convention 1/13/201442

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (RF of RI) The ABCs of Rotary, pp The ABCs of Rotary, pp /13/201443

RF of RI RI Activities and Grants (pp ) RI Activities and Grants (pp ) RI Permanent Fund (pp ) RI Permanent Fund (pp ) Major GiftsMajor Gifts BenefactorsBenefactors Bequest SocietyBequest Society 1/13/201444

RF of RI RI Annual Fund RI Annual Fund Paul Harris FellowPaul Harris Fellow Paul Harris Sustaining MemberPaul Harris Sustaining Member Paul Harris SocietyPaul Harris Society Star ClubStar Club EREY: Every Rotarian, Every year.EREY: Every Rotarian, Every year. 1/13/201445

Financial Commitments Admission Fee$ /one-time Admission Fee$ /one-time Dues$ /quarter Dues$ /quarter Club Administration, Magazine, & Insurance Meals - $ 11.00/week$ /quarter Meals - $ 11.00/week$ /quarter Includes complimentary meal for prospective Rotarians Requested Contributions$ 97.50/quarter* Requested Contributions$ 97.50/quarter* RFK Projects Contribution$ 62.50/quarter Rotary Foundation of RI$ 25.00/quarter Polio Plus$ 10.00/quarter Total$ /quarter *These items are optional and tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. 1/13/201446

1/13/ Discussion & Questions? Do you wish to become a member of the Rotary Club of Knoxville? Do you wish to become a member of the Rotary Club of Knoxville? May we list your name in the Club Bulletin as a prospective member? May we list your name in the Club Bulletin as a prospective member? Please provide the Rotary Office: Please provide the Rotary Office: 1.A photo for the directory and the web page; 2.A short bio for the Bulletin; and 3.A check (when invoiced) to cover your Admission fee, pro-rated dues & lunches.

Welcome 1/13/ To the Rotary Club of Knoxville, Tennessee